Escape of a Finnish singer from Russian jail to America
Miss Marie Misler, an Esthonian prima donna from Finland, escaped a Russian prison in St Petersburg after aiding the Finnish revolutionary movement. Arriving in New York, she plans to sing in the United States. She described harsh prison conditions and how her songs boosted inmates and even inspired some warders to aid her escape orchestrated with help from a Finnish militia and a court justice’s son.
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Marie Misler
Finland
America
Maria Miller
St. Petersburg
New York
Unite States
Micler
Helsingfors
Miss Mieler
Red Guard
Captain Kock
Conservatory
Palais Royal
Moscow
Laas
Russia
Supreme Court
Gies
Police Officiz
Putie
Vivorg
Pennsylvania’s Electric Locomotive Sets Power Record Test
Westinghouse and Pennsylvania Railroad showcased a likely largest electric locomotive with 4000 horsepower and 90 mph on an East Pittsburgh track. The test used single phase alternating current overhead lines, signaling potential for cheaper traction as mainlines consider electric propulsion.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
New York Tribune
New York Terminal
Pennsylvania Tunnel
Westinghouse
Pennsylvankty
George Gibbs
Europe
United States
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Grand Trunk
East Pittsburg
Millionaire buys reminder of boyhood days for new home
Daniel G. Reid, wealthy from steel and railway ventures, revisits his Richmond Indiana youth and buys back the carved old barn door from the family farm. He had the door crated and shipped to his Richmond Terrace Hudson estate, placing it in a prominent position to recall happier and harsher memories of his boyhood.
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Daniel G. Reid
Richmond
Ind
New York
Armorica
Richmond Terrace
Hudson
Daring Balloon Aeronaut Guasnier in Bennett Cup Race
Rene Gasnier, flying for Aero Club de France, is highlighted as a cool aeronaut ahead of October’s Bennett cup. The piece notes ballooning milestones, referencing past Channel crossings and a near-disaster with Lady Harbord when a valve stuck open during a landing attempt.
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Rene Guasnier
Aero Club de France
New York Tribune
Labm
English Channel
Gasnier
Lady Harbord
France
Downs
Dover Castle
Town Creek Residents Weigh Teddyville Name Change
Alabama town near Town Creek considers renaming after presidents as residents argue the name Teddyville could replace the historic yet mocked Town Creek. Citizens push a petition campaign amid decades of name proposals and local pride.
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Alabama
Town Creek
Saya
Aled Specia
New York Times
Teddyville
Lawrence County
Ala
Tuscumbia
Yocom
Mehama
Igoturg
Oplee
Basham
Pebble
Trvern
Motes
Step
Briel
Arc
Limestone County
Roosevelt
Soda Fountain At Church Aims To Boost Attendance
In Syracuse Central Church of Christ Disciples the Rev. Joseph A. Serena plans a hot weather attractor. A soda fountain will serve lemonade and ice water to worshippers in the lobby and in their seats with electric fans to keep the interior comfortable.
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Central Church of Christ Disciples
Syracuse
N. Y
New York Sun
Joseph A. Serena
Suomer
Serena
Open Air Ward at Massachusetts General Hospital
A Boston Transcript report describes Ward 16 at Massachusetts General Hospital moved into the courtyard with tents for patients, storeroom, kitchen, and plumbing, heated by electric sources. The open air setting aids convalescence among women and children, with the Charles River nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts General
Boston Transcript
Charles River
Sparing the Sunflowers in Kansas City
In Kansas City Kansas the sanitary department declares sunflowers, especially the Kansas variety, are not weeds and must be protected from mowing. A past controversy over whether sunflowers were weeds is recalled, as the plants are less plentiful this year but will be preserved rather than cut down.
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Kansas City
Kan
Sanitary Department
Kansas City Journal
Addison
Kansas
The Latchkey Girl Joke From The New York Sun
A garbled latepaper item hints at a latchkey girl joke with scrambled lines about Mrs. Lora F. Wolund and a humorous phrase. It references a delayed reveal and urban humor from The New York Sun, with scattered fragments suggesting a Punch style quip.
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Lora F. Wolund
Jaur
Va Bey
Brel Sneke
Arink
Eifelee
Epuuke
Laugten
New York Sun
Emeline Williams Elopes Then Marries in Hometown Wedding
In a rural comic crisis, Emeline Williams elopes with a man from Illinois after Mrs. Strong schemes to push the match. Zebediah Henders on, torn by jealousy, crashes the late wedding as Emeline’s plan unfolds and the couple wed with the farm family in attendance.
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Farmer
Zeb
Emeling
Farmer Williams
Mrs. Strong
Zebediah
Emeline
Illinois
Emeline Wil- Hama
Emelina Williams
Evltier
Tiel Keeye
van Poliys
Ble
Emeline Williams
Teri
Bert
Tie
Farmer Strong
Williams
Hats Through the Ages From Ancient Caps to Fashion
The article surveys historic hat styles from Greek skullcaps and Phrygian bonnets to Persian soft caps and Dromed hats of Xerxes era. It notes beaver and plug hats, royal influences from Charles VII, and 1600s etiquette anecdotes including Pepys and Lord Clarendon on hat removal and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hherty
Tdberty
Antonius Livius
Xerxes
Charles VII
Pepys
Wind Tandy and Cruel Workhouse Cruelties Reported
Fragmentary dispatch from Philadelphia Inquirer notes alleged cruelty at a workhouse. The text references Wind Tandy and Quiver figures, with mentions of mistreatment and self-harm. The readable parts indicate harsh conditions and criticism of authorities.
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Philadelphia
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Iowa
F. M. Shriver
Surgical and Mechanical
Dyar Block
Northweat Corner
Aiquare
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Robinson's Jewelry & Music
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A. H. Winkler & CO. Real Estate, Loan and Exchange Agts
Dean Block
P.O. Glenwood
RG. Day
Justice OF the Peace
Carter Bik
Hellsble Actua Indemnity Company
F. K. Meyers’& Son
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W. F. Meyers Merchant
Mickewall
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