Fragmented Newspaper Snippets On Society, Science And Travel
A collage of short items notes mischief in Nicaragua and blondes shrinking per statistics, a St Louis man’s $5 bill sandwich, a Massachusetts woman seeking divorce over a spouse’s work, a Beloit professor venturing into Africa, a Chicago surgeon’s grafting ideas, and Chinese detained on Angel Island sparking a boycott. It also mentions Dutch thrift, Panamanian canal work challenges, and a sensitive stethoscope linking London to Wight seismology, signaling medical advances and global curiosities.
South Carolina Returns From Target Practice With 16 Bullseyes
The battleship South Carolina has returned to Norfolk after a sea voyage for target practice, scoring sixteen bullseyes in sixteen shots with its twelve inch guns. The flawless record suggests the ship’s gunnery may rival the best in marksmanship.
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South Carolina
Norfolk
Ex-Shah Studies Medicine as Way to Honorably End Exile
The ex-Shah of Persia has chosen medicine, aiming to become a practicing physician. This constructive path is praised as far more honorable than lingering in idle gloom or plotting revolutions. The remark suggests other exiled rulers might follow his example with credit.
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Persia
Census estimate hints at 100 million population
Washington reports census officials expect a national total near 100,000,000 as the decennial count nears completion. A Chicago judge bars wife beaters from citizenship. A man laments his wife eloped with his best friend. Advancing air travel could link a French commuter living in England with convenient crossing in the future.
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United States
Washington
Rioters clash as Laabeuf execution sparks Paris riot
In Paris crowds erupt along the Boulevard Arago after the execution of Laabeuf, an Apache, drawing police sword clashes and bayonet charges. About 100 people are hospitalized with many feared missing, as revolters threaten Fallieres and protests spread across the city. Two policemen are wounded, one dies, amid Socialist wreaths at the grave and widespread denunciations.
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Paris
France
Laabeuf
Sante
Arago
Joertriz
Fallieres
Ray
Likbeuf
Cnillotine
Socialista
Lisheghs
Lindeufs
Idabeuf
Ivy
InserHiel
Palieres Elthur
Meat to Go Prices Climb Across 1910 May Market
Washington reports continuing meat price increases as a government bulletin notes shifts in beef and bacon costs. May 1910 averages show fresh beef at 11 cents per pound and bacon around 5 cents, with March and February seeing higher gains, reflecting a year long surge.
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Washington
Department of You
Canoe
Strike Threat Looms Over Southeastern Railroads
Washington DC report says a wage dispute between conductors and railroads has reached a crisis. Employers demand B&O wage case and better conditions and warn a strike order could be issued. The potential walkout could involve between 10,000 and 75,000 workers.
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Washington, DC
Baltimore & Ohio
Juror Sues For 50000 In Libel Case Against State’s Attorney
Browne senatorial bribery trial juror Trinda-Charles Spare sues State's Attorney Wayman for 60,000 libel over remarks that Spare hung the jury and that the jury was fixed as reported. Also reports of a self-inflicted shooting by T Bolen in Portland after a confrontation with his ex wife Edan Adama. Carmen Sylva reportedly suffers appendicitis in Bucharest with Queen Elizabeth of Roumania referenced.
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Chicago
Trinda
Charles Spare
Wayman
Spare
Carmen Sylva
London
England
Bucharest
Queen Elizabeth of
Roumania
Victory for Catholics in public schools decision sparks church and state clash
The Supreme Court of Illinois rules that Bible reading and prayers may not be barred when public school pupils are required to attend. Justices dissent note the decision raises issues about compulsory worship and parental rights. The ruling centers on whether religious exercises in class violate constitutional protections. A separate item reports bridegroom Max Howsenburg’s suicide in Uniontown, and a boating party disaster near Annapolis leaves three missing or dead.
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Springfield
Supreme Court of Linet
Cattell
Supreme Court
Philippine Revolutionist Deported to Hongkong
Artemio Ricarte, leader of the 1904 attempted revolution, released on habeas corpus, will be deported to Hongkong, his point of origin before arriving in the Philippines. French Duke Dies in England. The Duc De Alencon of France dies in his sixty seventh year, born July 12, 1844, in Nouvelly. He spent many years in England.
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Manila
P. I
Artemio Ricarte
Hongkong
Philippines
England
Wimbledon
France
Duc de Alencon
Duc
House of Orleans
Nouvelly
Money Hidden After Murder Suspect Found In House
Carpenters discover cash totaling 54,950 hidden in a Leavenworth residence following the murder of a woman. Authorities report tied to forged documents and a man named Kalterte Sinilie. investigation traces to estate matters and potential beneficiaries as officers review the case.
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Leavenworth
Man hunt across county for pedlar after attack on girl
Police, mounted and motorcycle units from St Louis Meed County, plus St Louis officials, pursue a pedlar named Ashbrook after a nine year old girl on Arthur Avenue was attacked and threatened. Informant says a clay bank horse buggy used by the suspect fled toward St Louis as citizens stage a countywide search.
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St Louie
Arthur Avenue
St Lévain
Ashbrook
Explosion At Minneapolis Saloon Kills Five Guests
A violent explosion in a saloon and suburban hotel five miles from Minneapolis wrecked the basement after an acetylene gas tank ruptured. Five men were killed and 11 injured, with several others possibly trapped in the ruin. Rescue efforts recovered charred remains as fire spread, while survivors described a sudden blast that shook the structure and sent debris into surrounding streets.
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Minneapolis
Mion
Kaward Mushay
Mitihnapolis
Eugene Whandlin
Louie Jinmmieh
Charlee Siegelhow
Oyga Wardhickey
Gowee Miller Hock
Madeline Von Behrenbeck Case Shocks Society
In Germany a sensational trial centers on Fran Von Hehnenterk Weber accused of inciting the former husband Maser ton to murder actress Von Behrenbeck. The alleged plot ends with the wife placed in a madhouse as authorities pursue the truth amid high birth circles.
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Erin
Germany
Fran von Hehnenterk
Weber
Captain von Goeten
von Behrenbeck
A Teacher in the Making in a Troubling Text
A fragmentary account describes a female teacher trainee at a normal school whose geography lesson is interrupted by a disturbing incident at a party. The narrative hints at inappropriate sexualized coercion, student vulnerability, and the teacher candidate’s attempt to draw on general knowledge despite the troubling context. The text conveys confusion, moral tension, and the response of peers as the scene unfolds.
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Ieee
Abe
China
Degrees of Misery for a Widower’s Engagement
Two young readers discuss a man who has just become engaged to a widow with four children. They compare burdens, joking that a carmet is worse than four children, until one quips that four children and a trothbone are the only real burdens.
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Snan
Fastine
Angel Island
Shesictang
Lale
Wight
Department of Commerce
Issa
Southeastern
Cook County
Portland
Oregon
S. T. Bolen
Edan Adama
Ock Holmes
Mearth
Sela Te
Cr Cate Feyr
Illinois Supreme Bench
Self
Uniontown
Max Howsenburg
First National Bank
Hollding
Rosenberg
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Mra
Joseph Moe Hover
J. M. Loyer
Sherman M. Maron
Newport
R. 1
Grigoby EK. Thomas
Union Point
New York
Lestercerth
Ryling
Hank
Mars
Great Lakes
I—J
Mare
Hawthorne Track
W. L. Darlington
Lake Michigan
Michigan Shore
Boulder
Mont
la Crosse
Wis
Jack Plein
Victory
Galveston
Emey
Drageed
Quike Burchvor
Taft
Robert
Beverly
Mase
Leverly
Mass
Pitravery
Jack Johnson
Erneast Campbell
Campbell
Burns
Crosse
Acme Packet Company
Victoring
Genoa
Wheaton
Florence McQuillan Ropara
Eola
Ill
W. R. Rupert
Masherla
Rose Orenow
Antonio Ross
Bere Qeallty
Tiensands
Kodaks
Batinees Beneen
Weong
Angie Oo
Bright
Postum Cereal Ca, Limited
Battle Creek, Mich
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