Germany Leads In Airship Progress and Zeppelins
A British report reviews German advances in airship and aeronautics led by Fritz Leberecht. It cites a 31-hour, thousand-mile Zeppelin trial, claims of extended range, and Germany’s push for national air force support. The article notes broader public subscription toward aviation. It also briefly mentions Uncle Jack Lidditt’s death in Oklahoma.
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Anil
Fritz
Leberecht
Germany
Sonik
North Sea
Berlin
England
Sheerness
Zeppeling
Otiate le
Urehase
Gand
A Cheap Nomination Costs WV Candidate in 19th Century Scribbles
A West Virginia filing outlines Ignatius Breaman of Wheeling as defeated Democratic nominee and treasurer with expenses including 15.00 for Republicans, 25.00 for cards, 12.00 for mugs, and 7.50 for drinks. The document lists hotel tips and various small payments, painting a murky portrait of alleged influence purchases and personal spending.
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West Virginia
iCharleston
WiiVa
Dee
Ignatius Breaman
Wheeling
Fan
Seenriis
LaSalle Opera House Revival Brings Three-Man Writing Trio
In Chicago’s LaSalle Opera House days, musical comedies were written by three men Adams Hough and Howard. Marty Askin revived the three man concept in 1910 with Louisiana Son introduced by his company at the Bowersock Theater. Burkhardt Delaghey and Jerome provided authorship and music for the new play Chow-Chow Runaways.
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LaSalle “Opera House
Chicago
LaSalle ‘Wheater
Adams, Hough
Howard
Sedsons
Sujipl
Marty Askin
LaSalle
Louisiana
Mr. Askin
Bawersock
Louisian Laon
Addison Burkhardt
Preterick Delaghey
Ben M.jerome
Mr. Burkhardt
New York
Phe Riisawrius and Burkhardt in Opera Libretto History
A fragment discusses Phe Riisawrius and Burkhardt collaborating on a libretto for a Paris musical comedy, with references to The Isle of Bong-Bong and The Isle of Spide. It notes associate figures Jerome and Howard, and hints at production delays and rehearsals shaping the project.
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New York
Burkhardt
Salle
Sweetest
Gil
Paris
Isle of Spide
Turklardt
Maisival Comagdy
Frank -Smithgon
Wetting
Pabtie
Fragmented OCR Note on Authors and Performances
A garbled OCR fragment mentions authors and performances with references to Chicago and Louisiana. It sparsely lists names Burkhardt Ponighey and Poe and hints at musical activity, credit attribution, and a discussion of performers. Details are unreadable and no clear events or dates emerge.
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Anna
Infidenii Aero -Tithway
Chicago
Burkhardt
Ponighey
Poe
Louisiana
Pei
London News Letter Urges harsher treatment of suffragists
A London newsletter argues for punishing women who break laws to protest for suffrage. It contemplates removing protestors beyond British shores and cites arson and other acts as justification for harsher measures. The piece notes naval concerns and references German espionage amid a broader wartime security discussion.
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London
Dublin
Elsie Huiney
Rhein
Dugal
Iirale
Kingdon
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Kansas
Jack Liddit
Okla
Wolverton
Frederick Donaghey
Epekmon
Mr. Rhagaly
Christinan Thne
Twas
Behy
London News
Navy
Dariott
Oslent
Ohin
Toreigner
Ang- Vane
Nz Jr
Resto
Lis
Leral Bawer
Pitta
Ayer
Newmark
Peoples State Bank
Ad Airey
Bell Brothers
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