Betty Lancey Aboard the Mystery Vessel
Betty confronts Le Malheureux in his laboratory on a lonely voyage. He refuses to reveal killers or motives, claims certainty in destiny, and warns against meddling with his experiments as Betty seeks clues to Celisse Wayne’s murder while longing for Larry Morris.
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Tyoga
Betty
le Malheureux
Celisse Wayne
Miss Lancey
Cerisse Wayne
le Matheureux
Betty Lancey
Larry Morris
Inquirer
Larry
Wayne
Africa
England
France
Germany
Fortune Independent
Journey to a tropical river gateway
After a long day the enchanted yacht nears land as Betty longs to watch the dawn over a jungle river. They traverse misty waters lined with palms and reeds, spotting crocodiles elephants and big snakes, until they reach a dim vaulted corridor with brass lamps and a nude dancing girl summoned by Tyoga.
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Betty
Tyoga
Tyana
Hetty
Betty Wakes in Opulent Veiled Dream of Tyoga’s Palace
Betty awakens in a lavish chamber after a tranquil sleep arranged by Meta the slave. Tyoga departs on another duty, leaving Meta to guard her and bring warm milk. Betty notices a change of clothing and an atmosphere of mystery as she compiles clues for the unfolding story.
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Betty
Jong Hal
Meta
Tyoga
Cleopatra
Antony
Directory
Harcourt Apartments
Ramadan fasts differ across Arab Persian and Turkish customs
The article describes Ramadan fasting from sunrise to sunset across Arab Persian and Turkish practices. It explains the iftar meal signals liberty to eat after daylight, with watchmen drums and cannon announcing sunset. It notes social meaning of being invited to iftar as a mark of friendship in Moslem communities.
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Ramazan
Scribner's Magazine
Neighbor Recounts Little Brother’s Pantry Mishap
The sympathetic neighbor reports a morning scene as Johnnie explains Willie toppled a jug of molasses in the pantry. Mother struggles to comb Willie’s tangled hair.
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Johnnie
Willie
A Cadet Compares Uniform Fit To Cider Taste
A Harper's Weekly writer notes a cadet complains the tight uniform collar presses his Adam's apple so hard he can taste cider, using hyperbole to lampoon intemperance and wit.
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Harper's Weekly
Arithmetically Demonstrated Sleep Claim Rebutted
A weary citizen disputes the assertion that eight hours sleep is possible. He cites a neighbor’s phonograph running late and a rooster crowing at 6 am as obstacles to rest, challenging the idea with practical disruption.
The Shaky Ladder of Fame Hits a Fall
A veteran star spent the prime of his career climbing toward fame only to tumble as he neared the summit. The Chicago Record-Herald notes the irony of success yielding a sudden setback.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Gallant Widow and Bachelor in Witty Conversation
A fragment shows a witty exchange between a gallant widow and a gallant bachelor. The widow notes her age, while the bachelor underplays it, exchanging playful lines about age and belief in what is heard.
Fire Sweeps Seattle Waterfront In Major Blaze
A violent wind drove flames through the northern waterfront of Seattle causing massive destruction. The blaze began at the Galbraeth Bacon warehouse and spread across 10 blocks, likely claiming many lodgers and possibly scores of lives. Firefighters reported fatalities among volunteers and workers, with ruins still burning and exploration postponed.
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Seattle
Wash
Railroad Avenue
Harbor Front
Third Avenue
Wall
Vine Streets
Galbraeth, Bacon & Company
Battery Street
Wall Street
First Avenue
Heike Found Guilty In Sugar Refining Case
In New York on June 11 Charles K R Heike longtime secretary of American Sugar Refining was convicted on one count of conspiring to defraud the government of customs duty on sugar Ernest W Gerbracht ex superintendent of the Williamsburg refinery was convicted on all six counts James F Bendernagel ex cashier of the refinery was acquitted on all but this verdict to be retried Heike faces up to two years in prison and a 10000 fine with health and spirits broken notes from the jury show long hours of deliberation and transcripts sought to review testimony
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New York
Charles KR. Heike
American Sugar Refining Company
Ernest W. Gerbracht
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
James F. Bendernagel
Heike
Bendernagel
Federal
Calitri Earthquake Death Toll Surges as Royals Visit
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena surveyed Calitri and nearby villages, where a major earthquake collapsed most homes. Thirty two bodies were recovered and eight to ten more are believed buried. Two victims were removed in the king's presence, and a section of the town lies under a feudal castle wall.
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Calitri
Italy
Victor Immanuel
Helena
Harriman Lines Award Large Loco Order to Baldwin Works
Alba B. Johnson, Baldwin locomotive vice president, said Harriman lines placed an order for 85 passenger locomotives. The deal totals about 1,125,000 dollars with deliveries scheduled for October, November and December.
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Harriman Lines
New York
Alba B. Johnson
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Harriman
American Power & Light acquires Northwest Light & Water
Announcement says American Power & Light company will acquire Northwest Light & Water company of Philadelphia which controls electric light gas and street railways in Eastern Oregon and Washington. Properties include gas utilities in Walla Walla North Yakima Lewiston Pendleton and other locations.
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Western
New York
American Power & Light Company
Northwest Light & Water Company
Philadelphia
Oregon
Washington
Walla Walla
North Yakima
Wash
Lewiston
Idaho
Pendleton
Youth dies after whiskey challenge in San Luis Obispo
James Hill aged 19 died after consuming a quart of whiskey in a dare on 8 Wager Street. He collapsed soon after finishing the drink and did not regain consciousness, dying before medical help could arrive.
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San Luis Obispo
Cal
James Hill
Pumping Plant Brings Water To Redmond Peninsula
Farmers near Redmond complete a pumping plant to lift Crooked river water 600 feet over four ledges to supply homesteads on the peninsula. A seven foot wheel drives the system with 1160 feet of pipe, tests show the setup is successful.
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Redmond
Crooked River
M. M. Davenport
Net Christenson
Deschutes
Davenport-Christenson
University of Oregon Plans Thirty-fourth Commencement
Invitations are issued for the University of Oregon thirty fourth annual commencement in Eugene. The four day program runs June 19 to 22 with alumni invited and tickets by ticket only. Reserved seats may be obtained at alumni headquarters and railroads offer one and one third rates with agent certificates. Summer session opens June 27.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Robert W. Prescott
Last Horse Cars Vanish in Klamath Falla
The horsecar has disappeared from Klamath Falla and an electric system will replace it. Main street track removal will cut streetcar service for two to three months while a new franchise is sought to modernize the system. A motor car with high capacity will circulate town.
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Klamath Falla
Main Street
Buena Vista
Salem appeal filed to Portland case on rate ruling
Attorney General Craw ford requested a mandate from Clerk Moreland of the Supreme court, sending the Portland Railway Light and Power company case against the Oregon Railroad commission to the Inferior court. Milwaukie residents press for immediate enforcement while the company prepares a U.S. Supreme Court appeal. Legal circles doubt success.
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Salem
Crawford
Moreland
Supreme Court
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
Oregon Railroad Commission
Milwaukie
Supreme Court of the United States
Pullet Lays at Four Months in Klamath Falls Farm
Colonel J. D. Lathrop owns a growing poultry operation near Klamath Falls. A pullet started laying at four months, the first eggs from the Imperial White Leghorn flock laid four months after hatch. The farm received Klamath county’s first newly hatched chicks from California.
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Klamath Falls
J. D. Lathrop
Houck Milling Starts Work on 50 by 90 Foot Warehouse
McMinnville reports Houck Milling company has begun construction on a new warehouse intended for storage. The structure measures 50 by 90 feet and will serve as the principal storage facility for the milling operation.
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McMinnville
Houck Milling Company
Albany Post Office Receipts Rise May 1910
Albany posts May 1910 post office receipts showing an increase of 271.92 over May 1909, indicating growth in mail activity and federal revenue for the city.
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Albany
Prune Growers Form Salem Fruit Pool Organizes
The Salem Fruit pool organized by the Fruit Union plans fixed prices for prune crops. Pool sets 40 to 60 count sizes with a premium for larger fruit and lower payments for smaller sizes. This marks the pool’s first year of operation.
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Prune Growers Farm
Salem
Pt Thy
The
Fruit Union
Pooh
Prairie City and Burns linked by auto stages
Prairie City and Burns gain motor service connected to the six horse covered stages of the Sumpter railroad line. The plan envisions auto routes operating with the horse-drawn stages to reach Burns by 9 or 10 in the morning following Prairie City departures.
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Burns
Prairie City
Blue Rapid Transit Company
Sumpter Railroad
Conj
Ing
Record Berry Shipments From Hood River Break Early Season
Sixty cars of berries have been shipped from River a record for early season. Growers in the leg should clean up their patch in the coming week as Berry, the Crapper and other districts begin shipments. Hood River reports additional berries arriving from Hood.
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Hood River
Berrie
Crapper
Hood
Creameries Pay Farmers in Coquille County Dairy Year
The county’s dairy industry produced 385 000 dollars to farmers and shipped 405 tons of butter. A two day creamery led in butter output with a high tonnage figure. In the same district 365 cheese were produced.
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Coquille
Twday Creamery
Wheat and Barley Prices Across Regions and Goods
Price listings cover wheat barley corn hay oats and produce with varied regional quotes. Towns include Lamette Valley Oregon and California markets with fruits vegetables butter eggs pork lambs poultry cattle and sheep values listed in cents and dollars per unit or per ton.
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Timothy
Lamette Valley
Oregon
California
Immba
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Magdaf. West
Chapman
Great Britain
Omar
Heaven
Sugar Trust
Siletz
Manley
Portland
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