Strange Sea Tales and Travelers Lies
A roundup of travelers myths from Captain Lancaster to Darwin and Romily about strange sea plants and animals. The piece notes sailors and editors spreading dubious stories in the Pacific, New Britain and New Guinea, including bone eating trees and holes in hands for arrow fire, with a caveat on imaginative savages and misreporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Lancaster
Fordies
Dus
Mr. Darwin
Western Pacific
Solomon Islands
Vila
Melbourne
Romily
England
New Britain
Jornande
Nassau Street
New Guinea
Suirpuss
Sean Guen
Jack Torres
Nawbrides Islands
St — . Sun
Anti Saloonists Debates Temperance Measure At State Convention
The New York temperance group discussed the name for two hours and adopted the file title New York State Temperance Republican Association. The league aims to advance high license limits and influence candidates at caucuses and conventions. Albert Triillin attended as National Anti-Saloon League head, Elm J. Foster spoke, and the convention adjourned as cold weather records dominate the Northwest with temperatures 28 below in Brainard and 22 below in St Vincent.St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y. Deele
General Conway
Dr. Ball
Buffalo
New York
Republicad Association
Albert Triillin
National Duti-Saloon League
Elm J. Foster
Iowa
St. Paul
Coal Miners Strike Threat in Mahony Valley
In Youngstown Ohio a general strike looms as coal operators refuse a wage rise. Over 1,000 miners from White Hazel Foster and Nanning coal firms quit in protest demanding 60 cents per ton, with others at Poland shaft awaiting action as lockout fears rise. Continued legal action concerns injunction over state transmission of lieutenant governor vote results.
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Chevecann
Ulou
Youngstown
Ohio
Mahony Valley
Witeh Hazel Company
Foster Coal Company
Nanning Coal Company
Poland
Westbound Pool Dispute Arbitration Faces Key Players
Haot Bound Pool in St Lucis reports Commissioner Depew and Bird confer on percentage terms for east bound lines. Goukd initially named as arbiter but dismissed. H C Wicker and Bird Depew named as alternate decision makers. If Depew and Bird fail to agree, Wicker’s vote will settle the matter.
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St. Lucis
HS. Depew
A.C. Bird
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
John C. Goukd
H. Co Wicker
Messrs
Bird
Depew
Mr. Wicker
Bind
Sern
Bishops Meet to Decide Episcopal Visitation Plan
In Cincinnati on December 1 bishops of the Methodist Episcopal churches gather to fix an order of episcopal visitation for next year and to transact other business. In Primrose Pa also December 1 operators in western Pennsylvania and Ohio deny reports of a coal price surge of 20 to 25 percent.
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Bishops In Council
Crincinnati
Methodist Episcopal Churches
Episcopal Visitation
Primavea
Pennsylvania
Ohio
President confined to room with rheumatism in White House
Washington notes report the President has been confined to his room for two or three days by a slight but annoying rheumatism, denying visitors except cabinet officers. He is said to be feeling better and his prior rheumatism history noted. Also announced are a new postmaster appointment at Pleasant Hill and summaries of Colman’s agriculture report and beef disease concerns.
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Wasuinotos
Dee
White House
W. D. F. Whitsitt
Pleasant Hill
My. Vier
C. L. Mayo
Colman
Norman d. Colman
Congress
United States
Bureau of and Industry
Chicago
Maryland
New York
New Jerey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Department For Co-Operation
Colt
Man Declares He Is Son of Worcester Banker in Strange Confession
In Rhode Island a man nicknamed Doc Wilson claims he is the son of Levi Moen of Worcester. He says Moen, a banker and deacon, concealed the birth, raised him in poverty, and sent him to another family. Wilson produced letters he says prove the kinship and says he seeks acknowledgment and justice. Worcester replies call the tale a lie and a fabrication.
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Provingnes
Wilson
P L. Moon
Worcester
Wiseu
Juoas Wilson
Levi Muen
L. Mon
Muven
Moen
Jonny Wilson
Danielsonville
Conn
Conn., A Stage Driver, By Which the Babe Was Transferred To the Latters Cave
Moon
Jonas Wilson
Maven
Duc
Asys
Muon
Sod
Doc
Evgley
Muen
Thes
Paris Council Secretary Refuses Intercession on Condemned
Paris secretary McLane sent a reply to Roquet stating that intercession with the Governor of Illinois is not possible and that capital punishment applies to heinous crimes. He notes U S moderation in political matters and warns against igniting social disorder.
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Paris
Roquet
United States
McLane
Alioins
Ilfinoiz
Panto
Ibex
United
Attachment Suits Filed Against Local Opticians
Luvis December 1. This afternoon several attachment suits were fled again at the firm of Wm Hemstein and David Price opticians. The amount alleged regated 16 000. No statement of the drills condition is made. Poutiasxp Oregon December 1 Official returns from the two disputed counties in Washington Territory show the legislature republican on joint tallot by two majority. The official vote on delegates gives Charles S Voorhees democrat a plurality of 3 193.
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Poutiasxp
Oregon
Washington Territory
Charles S. Voorhees
Telegraphic Briefs From the Farm and Courts
Workmen sought water on a Kansas farm near Barlowville with a 35 feet depth reported and a 22 inch item referenced. A verdict of aut gacity was returned in a case at Latte Rock Ark. Chief Justice Wate of the United States Supreme Court received a celebratory note for his family. Lawrence Ryan, a Chicago region figure, was killed in an incident involving a Lassenges TAA. An attorney in Lebaggen Mynto reported a bond with isk.
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SS. Warresban
Barlowville
Kanu
Anes Green
Latte Rock Ark
Credit Court
Justine Wate
United States Supreme Court
Ois Sindreo
Lawrence Ryan
Louis Mad
Seai
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A D. Weaver
Business Directory
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Fgement Fite
Ia “Lwin
Panier, Glare & Glee
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Thacher
Attiorniny
Sanunel
Atwrney
Tb County
Ibested Haale Trade Veht
J. Pspevens
Eale Money
Juan
Wella Fargo Express
Dsepe BE
Kiggs
D Ri
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Pri
Othe Lavi
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Aret
Amie
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Jhmien Sun
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Tery
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Plabuins
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Finley
AE Benen
Anon
Evouange
cratesSometo Net
Natiounal
Huaote
Prealdest
W Hapist
Vive Peebidett
Ad Tank
Ronsae Lyuo Larlee Leb
Fork Oley
Dbapun
Vaobler
Newus
Abet Uaviilerial Bank
Eassar
Unite States Deposituhy
Gaareine, Mimeldett Hote Base
Merchants National Bank
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Giradib
Bor
Lawrence
Barber Bros
Dragzista
Remp’s
Saline County
Kas
Bonda
St. Louis and
Sa Francisco
Kul Iam
Frank C. Clark
Rico Pi
Ofice Ee S. B
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Hugh Blaiz
Fas
Cortland
Anti-Saloonista
Vianaronis
Greensmith
Avere
Speskler
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Saith
Washington Notes
Joseph E. Johnston
Secretary of the Interior
Union Pacific Railroad Companies
Rhods Island
Woxcester
Mass
Providence
Me. Moes
Across the Fond
St. Louis
Cass
Joseph H. White
White
St Mo
Suste
Bewan
Juvern McEnnery
May McKee
Witkaw
Witkowsa. Oe
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Loudvruaany My. Ee
Tate Meno
Louisville
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Abiagy Road
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Ship
Crawfond County
Daviston
Cuicsao
Mesars
Vaning
Waldo
Dusese
Waillord
St Luwis
Chics
Shiasa
Galveston
Laredo
Merchant’s Barcar
Rasnaa City
Des
Merchant Manufacturer's Bureau
Martin
Lebaggen
Mynto
Sredene
Ktows
Abellas
Lieu Lis
Market Reports
York
GeneTa
Uae
Sean Hee
Kmeerea
KERY
wWe
SE. Lode Oom
Prato
CCM
Yostiesuy
Deere Snd
Seievem
Sunes Receipes
Cruces Vermis
Frente
Conan
Caen
Faye
RMA
Seouigrin
Pamy
USA
Esa
Nuria
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