Mad Captain Perched in Tree Onboard Schooner Eclipse
A Pittsburgh Leader item reports Ahert Darm captain of the Eclipse, shipwreck, wandering ashore at Huntington and Eaton’s Neck. He drank beer from Murphy, claimed the bottle, and was lured to lockup after officers traced his movements from Bridgeport, Conn. Darm resides in Bridgeport with a crew of two, later identified by doctors as Ibert Darm.
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Northport
LL. L
Bridgeport
Eclipse
Munmington Harbor
Port Halon
Tater
Charles Longsworth
Hig Bey
Charles
Agaan
Eaton's Neck
Wessel
Eal
Blu
Chateau Des Beaux Arts
East Neck
Murphy
Beaux Arts
Ibert Darm
Belipse
Eaton's
Faton
Chimpanzees Dine With Diplomats in Paris Society
Paris hostess Mrs Abyeu hosted a luncheon with Marquis de Muni and a well mannered chimpanzee named AM Parla. The chimpanzee wore scarlet attire, used a napkin and spoon, and bowed to guests before kissing the women’s hands at the end. The scene drew reactions about propriety and amusement among Americans abroad.
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Paris
Abyeu
New York
AM Parla
Newport
Marquis de Muni
Madama
Marauis
Mrs. Abyeu
Nunchune
Superbus
Nin
Parrot Guards Home. Burglary Foiled in St Louis
A yellow beaked South American parrot prevented a burglary at C. H. Spillman’s home in St Louis by alerting its owner with phrases like hello and don’t tear yourself away. The bird’s vigilant gaze from a dining room window and its ownership by Spillman helped reveal a cut window pane, knocked plants, and a ladder set near the house. Police investigated as the parrot observed intruders with a bored look and sentinels' remarks.
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St. Louis
C. H. Sputman
Spillman
Ellen Spillman
Spilman
Splllman
Bear dies after mauling hunter near Scranton
Roy Kins ein, 18 years old, fainted as a bear fell on him while reclaiming from a hunting trip near Scranton. George Libarre and Kingle escaped. Libarre fired a shot, Kingle shot at the charging bear, and a final shot from Libarre ended the bear as it collapsed onto Kingle’s rostrate farm.
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Scranton
Roy Kinsein
Kingle
George Libarre
Brain
Janbarre
Recipe for Real Trouble
A fragmented satirical piece contrasts imaginary borrowed and real trouble with references to ancient workers and biblical figures. It critiques risk, superstition, and advice culture, summarizing a blend of cautionary and humorous commentary about daily pressures and endurance.
Cuti curaRamedics Cure Terrible Infant Sores
A San Antonio mother credits Cuticura Ramedics with curing her two year old's eczema after six months of failed treatments. She says the first application aided sleep and within two months the child's face cleared, ending years of suffering. The letter also mentions various ads and anecdotes from the period.
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Louis Heck
San Antonio
Tex
What Would He Have Said What Would He Have Said
A fragmented reminiscence on a racing tragedy. Harry Payne Whitney and other jockeys face misfortune as the sport suffers losses. An adult reflects on courage and hardship in jockey life amid the death of racing.
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Harry Payne Whitney
London
New York
Joe
Halls Cather Cure and Catarrh Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It claims internal use cures catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces and lists testimonials and wholesale druggists. Also promotes Santa Family Pills for constipation.
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F. J. Cheney
COW
Toledo
Nis Arms
Waldisg
Kisnan & Malvin
O. Hava
Drycaiats
Death Toll and Population Growth Stated in 19th Century Ad
The text asserts a world death rate of about one per second and a population increase of roughly 16.5 million annually. It shifts to a maternal appeal urging mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for infants and children, claiming a long history of use and a familiar signature, LGY ETO.
The Spit Skirt Fashion Quip An Odd Chat
A fragmented perused passage records remarks on skirt styles and fashion terms. The dialogue mentions sheath skirts directolre gowns and a cigar reference tied to a Peoria dealer. A cryptic line notes a fourisot coil seam yielding 6,000 tons an acre.
Deserved Promotion for F R Pechin at G N W Ry
F R Pechin has accepted the role of General Superintendent of the Great Northern and St Paul Morin line with headquarters in St Paul. Born in Pennsylvania, he began as a brakeman in Chicago in 1880 and rose through conductor inspector and division superintendent to the Omaha Road top post.
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F. R. Pechin
Wisconsin
St.Paul
Mr. Pechin
Pennsylvania
North-Western
Chicago
Omaha Road
Pechin
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Raed
Waler St
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