Odd City Trades Create Niche Markets in New York
In early New York a range of specialized trades thrives from chimney diagnosis to sawdust and home front remodeling. Experts profit by offering niche services, including smoking pine products and polishing metals, while domestic engineers focus on faulty chimneys and hot water pipes. Large firms reshape store fronts and city houses, giving façades a distinctive, recognizable look.
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New York
Nw York
Lfe
Lot Water Pinea
Emul
Great Dry Roads Firma
Rattlers Lure Pets as Snakes Enthusiast Claims
Los Angeles report profiles Lonesome Jack Altman and his brother Sherley who have captured their 16 000th snake. Jack calls rattlesnakes affectionate and describes a зн exhibition of snake dentistry removing fangs. He claims a secret scent attracts rattlers and can identify snake tracks, while a forest ranger notes a summer surplus. A separate item notes Mrs Margaret Barret finding a finely polished diamond in oysters in Wakefield.
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Los Angeles
Jack Altman
Jack
Sherley
Wakefield
Margaret Barret
Byzantine Crown Ceremony May Crown to Elevate Greek King
Vienna receives invitation for Emperor Franz Joseph to attend the May coronation in Athens where King Constantine of Greece will be crowned. The ceremony plans to place the Byzantine imperial tiara on the ruler and bestow the ancient title Augustus. The crown, kept in a monastery, symbolizes Byzantine heritage.
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Vienna
Francs Joseph
Athens
Constantine
Greece
Tis
Augustus
Monas
Byzantium Succession Sparks Athos Ceremonial Turmoil
The article notes a coronation event at Mount Athos with a purple robe, followed by two weeks of athletic games at the stadium in Athens and historical plays in the Acropolis. Austrians wonder how Russia will handle the assumed succession of Byzantium.
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Mount Athos
Athens
Acropolis
Russia
Byzantium
Does Stone Hide Fortune in West Donegal Find
In Ulster archaeology notes Prof Edward Spenter Dodgson of Jesus College Oxford reports markings on a large stone at Paleatragh near Killul West Donegal. The inscriptions resemble Ogham and may hint at a treasure of an ancient Irish chieftain.
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Edward Spenter Dodgson
Jecus College
Oxford
Paleatragh
West Donegal
Dodpson
Iocal
Gortashork Gatlic College
Dreams Ha Sees Robber in Frederick Shooting Incident
In Frederick Maryland a man dreaming of a robber grabbed a revolver from a bin, shot himself, and reportedly injured his leg. The incident occurred at a local merchant after he believed a burglar attacked a bug containing $200. No other persons were harmed.
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Self Frederick
Harry
Football changes and coaching moves grip college gridiron
Major changes sweep football with proposals for prison and university play, while Texas and Penn State loom strong. Dartmouth backs Llewellyn and Whitney form a sturdy duo as veteran help wanes. Villanova hires Germainy to coach with guidance from Vanderboom at Penn, and Minnesota’s John McGovern signs to coach McAlester College in St Paul.
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Chicago
Stagg
Snow
Llewellyn
Whitney
Dartmouth
John McGovern
Minnesota
McAlester College
St. Paul
International athletics and racing update from Stamford Bridge and beyond
Alva Tchards, the American thirh jump champion at the Olympic games, has entered the Corp. Dr. E Lasker, world chess champion, and 4 K Rubinstein, Russian champion, are expected to contend for the title. In Stamford Bridge Polytechnic eight beat the London Athletic club in the mile relay in 2 minutes 5 seconds. G W Gatdsik of Chicago won English diving championship at Holburn Baths. Bert Lewis of Auburn Illinois won three day trap shooting at Long Beach, breaking 91 of 100 under wind. Sam Gordon of the Vesper Boat Club left for the University of Pennsylvania freshmen crew trials. he won the national singles sculling title in 1911.
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Dr. E. Lasker
4. K. Rubinstein
Hey
Tetts
London Athletic Club
Stamford
Pridge
Polytechnic
Bert Lewis
Aubern, Ill
Long Beach
Eee
Sam Gordon
Vesper Boat Club
Cinaa
University of Pennsylvania
Gordon
Baseball notes on 1914 managerial reengagements and trades
The 1914 baseball item discusses Tinker being reengaged to manage the Cingleball Rada, the Athletics infield valued at $100,000 with attention to Cobb, Jackson and Speaker in the outfield, Criss’s draft pick by the Yankees, Huggins bidding for Furrell and Cole, Curry of the Hot-Yokk fined $200 for spiking, and Bob Murphy signed by Manager Callahan with a spring trial on the train journey.
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Cingleball Rada
Athletics
Cobb, Jackson
Speaker
Curry
Hot- Yokk
Hastern Association
Euperier
Bob Murphy
Washington
Callahan
Sox
Wrestling result at Clinton ends with narrow fall
Doctor Eller of Chicago loses at handicap wrestling match to Floyd Domer in Clinton Indiana after failing to throw Domer twice in forty five minutes. Roller secures one fall in three minutes and thirty five seconds.
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Chicago
Floyd Domer
Clinton
Domer
Roller
Myra Helmer Wins Women’s Western Golf Title
Miss Myra Helmer of the Midlothian club Chicago captures the Women’s Western Golf Association championship at Memphis defeating Ruth Chrisholm of Cleveland five up with three to play in the open tournament.
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Midlothian Club
Chicago
Western Golf Association
Stisw
Ruth Chrishnlm
Cleveland
Memphils
Mrs Wightman Wins Women’s National Tennis Title
Mrs Wightman of Boston formerly Miss Lager Hotchkiss of San Francisco captured the women’s national tennis championship in the challenge match at the Cricket club courts. She defeated title holder Miss Mary Brown of Los Angeles in straight sets 60 63.
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George W. Wightman
Boston
Lager Hotchkiss
San Francisco
Wightman
Mary Brown
Los Angeles
Yamada to Challenge Keoppe After Narrow Loss
Yamada remains ambitious after Moppe’s dominant season scoring 509 to his 53. He plans another challenge to win Keoppe’s 18.1 tile, asserting he will compete again despite a tough setback.
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Yamada
Moppe
Keoppe
Jim
Young Jack OTrien tops Tommy Howell in welter clash
In Philadelphia a six round bout saw young Jack OTrien shade the eastern welter Tommy Howell. English lightweight Matt Wells won on points over Owen Moran in a separate ground contest.
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Jack Otrien Shade
Tommy Howell
Philadelphia
Matt Wells
Owen Moran
Wandering Voices of Soldiers Past in Baravey Ballad
A fragmentary poem lists towns like Tamaqua Troy Tovan Hackensack and Panthus and mentions men women and children tied to distant mills and graveyards while urging readers to recall their splendid land and the risk of losing it if they stay away.
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Tathinn
Tamaqua
Troy Tovan
Pratt and Putnam's Mills
Moyeh Chunk
Mazoppa
Manistee
Hackensack
Panthus
Bac
Opinion on fame and pride and social limits
An opinion piece argues that pride and the pursuit of fame often backfire. It suggests wealth and self made status invite scrutiny and that the ladder of success can topple the capable, challenging the notion of unfettered ascent.
Fragmentary ceremony scene erupts in tangled speech
Readable fragments show a whimsical wedding moment with a crowd and cousin dialogue. A man questions another about Bennetly and long-lung Lima, while references to Kadippe and a fringe sash hint at a ceremonial setting and attempted gaze across the crowd.
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Almoge
Bob
New York
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Lung Lima
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Fragmented Family Feud Spurs Poor Marital Plans
Dialogue hints at conflict over marriage prospects and money. Mabel reveals a fiancé would wait six months before marrying, while the other party questions potential salary and future arrangements. The excerpt shows tension in plans and expectations within a family.
As Far as She Could Go Fre What Do You Think
A reader questions a claim about a family member and finances ending with reluctance but willingness to participate. The fragment suggests doubt about feasibility and a promise to help if possible.
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Chile
Arthur
How do you live being married to an old man
A former chum asks how a wife endures marriage to an aged husband. She replies with a wry plan, saying she can leave him in charge of a trained surgeon most of the time.
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Addie
Mr. Dutton
Mme
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