Yankee Poker on the Mississippi River Steamer
On a Mississippi River steamer a Yankee defeats two Southern gamblers at poker. Colonel St Leger of Canton and Major Carter of Baton Rouge plot to rob the visiting Yankee, but he wins back his stake and leaves with the same money, praising their guileless honesty. News notes the meeting in New Orleans and mutual respect formed.
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Galden
St Leger
Canton
Major Carter
Baton Rouge
Indy
Sharpe
Hwos
St. Leger
Saniabeken
South St. Wak
Ailigorth
Tim
Cleaning the Nose and Winter Air Baths for Health
An article urges daily nasal cleansing with warm salt water to prevent colds and promote health. It promotes simple air baths, thirty minutes before bed, and a light waltz routine at home to improve vigor and grace, recommending privacy and minimal equipment. It advises avoiding drafts, keeping the drawing room clean, and sharing exercises with friends in a themed wellness routine.
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Sears
Veah
New Jewelry Designs Echo Jabots and Bags in Metal
Modern trinkets mimic jabots and handbags in silver and platinum forms. One piece, an inch and a half long, shapes like a handbag and opens to reveal a miniature king figurine. A pendant necklace in gold or platinum resembles a stylized jabot, with other ornaments showing collar and jabot motifs. Amber and pinkish shell materials add unique beauty, with a Persian inspired yoke and silk velvet details. May Manton pattern size range 34 to 40 inches bust. send 110 cents for patterns and delivery.
Aviator Arch Hoxsey Reaches 10 500 Feet Over Mount Wilson
Arch Hoxsey ascended to an altitude of 10 500 feet near Los Angeles circling above the mountains for about two and a half hours. His craft reportedly traveled around 100 miles while aloft and passed over snow patches on the peaks. Mount Wilson Castle Heights area is referenced as a comparison point with elevation near 6 000 feet.
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Jay
Los Angeles
Peak Angeles
Cal
Chavez
Alps
Mount Wilson
New Chicago Fire Chief Seeks Expanded Department
A garbled early 20th century item notes Charles R Seyfer named to succeed Chief Horgan by Mayor Busse amid efforts to prevent major fires. The report mentions examinations of Chicago fire operations and calls for stronger staffing and prevention measures.
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Charles R Seyferne
Man fined after roughing wife in Kansas City case
Jay Barr Jordan, a telegraph operator, was fined $200 after admitting he hugged his wife too hard. He told the court it was a kiss, adding they had only been married a month. Police noted the complaint followed an incident at their home in Kansas City.
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Coffles
Evelyn
Calcio
Groke
Kansas City
Jay Barr Jor
Dan
Riley
Jor
Ask Uncle Sam to Raise Wages and Snow Cleanup Delays
A Washington Republic-era column discusses government salary pressures as clerks push for higher pay while senior staff and pension proposals create debate. It notes thaw delays and snow removal issues in the capital, with quotes on street cleanliness and the city’s winter neglect.
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Arthur W. Dunn
Washington
Eves
Congress
Eet Ara Speer Ek
Ib Corgi
Siverane
Rebels Report Death of General Navarro in Chihuahua Fight
A courier arrives from Chihuahua with word that General Navarro, head of Mexican troops, was killed in action during a clash with regular Mexican forces. Government suppressed the report to avoid wider surrender or uprisings as reinforcements reportedly approach.
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General Navarro
Ban Agtynio
Avarro
Chihuahua
Generalo Navarre
Bytes
Federal Sana
Iiea
United States Commissioner Insane After Embezzlement Charge
Linsley Rowe, a longtime United States commissioner at Jersey City, has been declared insane. He had resigned months ago and was later arrested on embezzlement charges, with the impending trial postponed by the insanity finding.
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U.S
Plete
William Menaid Named First Deputy Attorney General
William Menaid is appointed as the first deputy attorney general by Carmody. The deputy will handle the governor’s legal adviser duties with a $4,500 salary, while William Church Osborn serves as legal adviser to the governor elect, with detail work shifted to the deputy.
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Carmody
Albauy
Wiliam Church Osborn
Electrix
Campedy
William A. Menaid
McQuaid
New York County
Ber Association
New York
Convict Stabber Kills Deputy at State Prison
Trenton N J December 20 William D Tarver deputy keeper at the state prison was fatally stabbed by fellow convict Menango while Tarver confronted him about a grudge. The assailant overpowered Tarver and carried out the attack before control was regained.
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Trenton
N. J
William D Tarver
Bombick Menango
Tassalc County
Menango
Turner
Turter
Hin
Earthquake Fluctuations Hit Elis Province Greece
Earthquake shocks continued in Elis on the southwest coast of Greece with reports of damage but no confirmed injuries or fatalities. The tremors persisted through the day as authorities assessed impacts amid uncertain early casualty counts.
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Greece
Athens
Elis
Poem Targeting Governor Thatcher Surfaces In Debate
Fragmented verses circulating in Washington mock Maurice H. Thatcher the governor while the house appropriations committee debates state spending. The poem maligns his loyalty and ethics as it questions duties and patriotism amid political tensions.
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Washington
Pamema
Maurice H. Thatcher
House Appropriations Committee
Thatcher
Segt
Taft
Wasi
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