Prince Ranjit of Beloochistan Provokes Atlantic Tour Deception
The article profiles a man posing as Prince Ranjit, a bogus Indian prince touring Canada and the United States. He dazzles with wealth, surrounds himself with a large retinue, and draws society’s suspicion in London before authorities reveal his true identity as Prince Joe Ranjit of Karachi. He is described as 24, average height, swarthy, with blank hair, and notable nervousness, seeking privacy despite public displays.
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India
Prince Ranjit
London
Atlantic
Ben
Canada
United States
Quebec
Montreal
Carey
C H. Keefer
Ottawa
Keefer
Liverpool
Beloochistan
Joe Ranjit
Karachi
Boelodehistan
England
Prince
Kin Makte
Misa Babar Bux
Shadowless Light In Any Improved Form of the Limp
A note discusses improvements in the Limp for street and other lighting purposes, exploring how shadowless illumination could enhance public safety and efficiency. It highlights potential designs, technical challenges, and the impact on urban lighting strategies and energy use.
Arc lamp with carbon clamping governor mechanism
A description explains an arc lamp using obliquely suspended carbon pencils whose lower ends are clamped by a governor driven by the central rod. Expansion first tightens the clamp, then spreads the points to form the arc, with springs aiding feed as carbon tips wear, preventing shadow under the lamp.
Buffalo Jones a Kansas charmer of buffalos and ballots
The obituary outlines Daniel “Buffalo” Jones a Kansas figure famed for domesticating buffalo, promoting irrigation in Garden City, and his political shifts from Republican delegate to Populist supporter. It recounts his dramatic Chicago convention banner stunt for Blaine Logan, his desert farming experiments, and his late quiet life near Topeka.
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Buffalo" Jones
J. Jones
Kansas
Buffalo” Jones
Tazewell County
Tlinois State Normal School
Wesleyan University
Troy
Garden City
Jones
Jones’ Farm
Manitoba
Canada
Chicago
Austin Corbin
National Politiqnl
Ocean
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Logan Lnk
Buffalo Jones
Columbia
State Street
Wabash Avenue
Dearborn Mreot
Maine
Logan
Buffalo
Sam
Topeka
Lincoln’s Private Car Described as Forgotten Relic
The 42 by 6 foot Lincoln private car built in Alexandria served as his office and reception room during Civil War travels and carried his coffin to Springfield. Once armored for defense, it later stood in Omaha yards exposed to weather as boards vanished. A 1899 plan to fund its restoration faded away.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis National Bank
Harry C. Adama
Lonelness
Mr. Adams
Mr. Adime
Union Pacific Railway
Omaha
Lincoln
Illustrated Record
United States Military Car Shops
Alexandria
Gettysburg
Washington
United States
Remains of War of 1812 Road Found Near Fort Findlay
A six mile forest trace in Hancock and Wood counties Ohio marks the path used by Gen Hull’s army to Fort Meigs. Log corduroy roads remain two to five feet underground near Findlay. Col Findlay camped at Blanchard's Fork at the Auglaize and built the stockade fort Fort Findlay.
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Hancock
Wood Counties
Ohio
Hull
Fort Meigs
Findlay
Col. Findlay
Auglaize
Fort
The Pillar of Finnies in Hullaboloo
A quirky village exchange features Mr. Jefferson Whimpers praised as a reliable citizen of Hullaboloo. The grocer hails him for holding many trusted posts while the spice merchant notes his stake in 99 percent of local bets, prompting a judge to weigh in.
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Jefferson Whimpers
Hullaboloo
Nots
First Cooperative Railroad in Indiana Operated by Employees
The Chinese & Southeastern company failed to pay its debts and turned 129 miles of railroad from Muncie to Brasil, Indiana over to its employees to operate until they recover overdue funds.
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Co-operative Railroad
Muncie
Brasil
Ind
Chinese & Southeastern
Embloyee
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