Contractor Procter Prepares Troutman Creek Work
Contractor Thomas Procter moves to Troutman Creek after signing the contract. His gear was towed from Rumble shore days ago. He plans to dredge and fit Lewis Kirby property, then remove a span of Jo Avenue bridge to access the site, while Liberty residents await the start due to soil digging and cold weather concerns.
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Thomas Procter
Troutman Creek
Rumble Shore
Atlantic Avenue
Lewis Kirby
Procter
Joavenue
Liberty
Dining Room Improvements At Hock Well Hotel
Proprietor Isaac Stein of the Hock well Hotel completes dining room revamping with repapering and varnishing. The New York and Long Branch Railroad grounds around the general office at Morris and Third avenues present an improved, attractive appearance with a privet hedge and better walks to deter pedestrians from cutting through.
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Isaac Stein
Hockwell Hotel
Broadway
Morris and
Third Avenues
New York and Long Branch Railroad
Bazar Committee Omitted From St Luke's List
The St Luke's bazar committee list omits the lemonade table. Miss Moise Joline is named as chairman.
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St. Luke’s Bazar
Moise Joline
Bennett Family Moves Into New Dunbar Cottage
J Milton Bennett and family occupy a new cottage on Dunbar avenue and plans for a second Bennett residence include Orville Bennett the Broadway grocer purchasing a lot nearby and expected construction of a new cottage.
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F. Bennett
J. Milton Bennett
Dunbar Avenue
Orville Bennett
Broadway
Auction Room Planned in Brent Good Building on Third Avenue
One Brent Good building store is rented for an auction room with Charles Smith as auctioneer. Two weekly sales are expected. In Greene’s Third Avenue Hotel Charles H. Schuch presents a patent coal-free burner demonstration, installing a range in the cafe and giving daytime lectures on the exhibit merits.
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Third Avenue
Brent Good
Charles Smith Haa
Charles H. Schuch
State Agency
Greene
Third Avenue Hotel
WU TING FANG Selected by Rebels to Treat With Government
Wu Ting Fang is reported as the chosen envoy by Chinese rebel leaders to negotiate with the government. The move signals a high level effort to resolve the conflict and omit renewed fighting.
Wu Ting Fang to Represent Rebels in Peace Conference
Shanghai December 11 Wu Ting Fang former Chinese minister to the United States is named to represent the revolutionists at the coming peace conference with representatives of the imperial government. The proposals of Yuan Shih Kai favor provincial autonomy within a federated empire under the present imperial rule.
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Shanghai
Wu ‘Ting Fang
United States
Yuan Shih Kai
Cross Imolation mine disaster toll reaches 108 in Briceville Tenn
The Cross Imolation coal mine explosion near Briceville Tennessee on Saturday left 108 dead with eight bodies recovered. Rescue efforts halted as after damp returned. recovery resumed after a fresh fan restored airflow. Over 10 000 people gathered at the mine entrance and relief trains arrived from nearby cities.
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Briceville
Tenn
Cross Imolation
Handling a Revolver for Accurate Fire
A historical note explains revolver handling and aiming technique. It describes training to ignore the sights, focus on the target, and improve rapid-fire accuracy by masking foresights with pasteboard. It argues trembling hands cause inaccuracy and that first aim is often the most accurate.
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Dpearson
Oldest City of the New World in Peru and Its Ancient Ruins
The piece notes Peru as richer in romance and history, highlighting Cuzco as the oldest city in the Americas and the Inca dynasty led by Manco Capac. It recalls Pizarro’s era and contrasts the coastal strip of 1000 miles, the Andean high peaks, and extensive ruins signaling ancient urban settlements in a harsh climate.
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New World
South America
Peru
Manco Cupac
the Sun
Pizarro
Montezuma
Cuzco
Ecuador
Chile
Tungsten and Its Uses in Industry and Lamps
The mineral tungsten known for years gains economic importance as an alloy for tool steel enabling high speed lathe work. Tungsten content in tools ranges 16 to 20 percent, boosting metal removal and heat tolerance. tungsten melts at 5,576 degrees. It also colors incandescent lamps and crucibles and other items. Sightless Snails reveal Yang's Europe based experiments with 176 snails across 2,400 trials suggesting snails hunt for seclusion, scarcely perceiving obstacles, and sight removal did not hinder their life.
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United States Geological Survey
Europe
Yang
Mr. Yung
Penguins Shed Feathers and Submerge While Fishing
The text notes penguins lack typical feathers, possessing stiff down instead. It describes a penguin peculiarity: it swims underwater with only its head sometimes visible, surfacing so briefly that observers may mistake it for a fish.
Market Prices Snippet Reflects Old Advertising Terms
Readable line lists various unit prices and measures such as 40c per pair 17c Ib 25c qt and 2 gts 25¢ 2 Ib 25¢ 8c Ib 18c Ib 16c Ib 15 for 25¢ 18c doz. conveying a historic grocery or general store price catalog excerpt.
Penknife lore and a New York visit noted
A column recalls the antique penknife and its folding blade for quill care. It cites a London Opinion gag about a £50 fine for coloring butter and a magistrate with dyed whiskers. The piece ends with a social snippet: Laird and daughter of Haverstraw, New York, visiting Mrs. Brownsker on Jang Street.
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London
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Carlisle
W. R. Warwick
Fifth Avenue
Long Branch
N. J
R. R. Grounds
Bazar
Maiden Lane
Charles A. Keene Mond
New York
OPER
WU Ting Fang
J. Bb. Purdy
Phonograph CO
Tele
Kodak
Chapman’s Market
A. W. Cornelius
Cookman Avye
Asbury Park, N. J
J. Hill
Halr
Foom
New Goldstein
E. Cass
Moyer's Jewelry Store
Cookman Avenue
C. B. Deaver
the Cash Grocer
Rockwell Ave
Telephone
Mason
A.& P. Store
M. Altberg
Third Ave
M. Harris Shoe Store
Penam
Bloodyman
Nicks
Trarlem
A. F. Golden
Coles
Lone Branch Market
Coles, Mar
Tel
Pnenewne
W. G. Eisele
Cedar Ave
Staten Island Cleaning & Dyeing Company
J. Long Branch
WM. Bryan
Elberon Florist
Reason
West End
Jimmerman
S.ehr
van Note Coal CO
Lack
Kaufman
Ewe
Kirkman
A.C. Bennett Co
Branchport Ave
Koops & Abels
Robin Hood
Disbrow
Long Branch, N. J
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