Ghost Ship of the Dismal Swamp Haunts Storm-Tossed Night
An American traveler recounts sighting a ghostly ship in the Dismal Swamp bayou during a fierce storm. Indian guides narrate the legend of a pirate vessel wrecked in the swamp, its phantom crew and cursed treasure seen amid lightning and fire, with a second glimpse of a spectral mast amid blue lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Georgia
Thas
Pal
Ips Mysterione
Cerosstrea
Kent
Totervale
der Rhein
Washington Post
Secretary Carlisle Plans Income Tax Collection Machinery
Washington December 6 Secretary Carlisle conferred with Commissioner Miller to review the new regulations for collecting the income tax. The rules are lengthy and await final approval after public hearings. Carlisle seeks $500,000 for 808 deputy collectors and agents plus other costs, on top of existing appropriations for stationery and printing.
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Washington
Carisle
Miller
Internal Revenue Bureau
Secoretary
Carlisle
Toi Valra
Congress
Japanese Patrols Suffer Heavy Losses in Ling Shan Offensive
From Antong dated December 3 dispatches report Japanese scouting parties moving toward Ling Shan Kwan engaging Chinese outposts on Motten Ling summit. One Japanese soldier killed and three wounded. Over forty Japanese killed as they held Sokihe position after a large Chinese attack. Chinese forces repelled near Tasikow and Saikabo Nevad as detachments threatened to press toward Antong.
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Hinosnian
Yamagata
Antong
Ling Shan Kwan
Motten Ling
Sokihe
Kwan Tien
Satbusha
Tasikow
Yama Ate Adda
Kwan ‘Tien
Osaibasha
Comeral Tachi
Nissyinia Hase
Msistana
Saikabo Nevad
Chines
China and Japan peace terms spark indemnity demand
Dispatches report that if China and Japan reach peace now, Japan may demand 440,000,000 yun indemnity plus cession of occupied territory, with installments. failure could raise demands as hostilities continue. A separate court case notes grave robbery charges against four defendants and related medical dissections.
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Phe
Samim Gazette
Dispatch
China
Small newspaper routes gain favor among Italians
A Chicago Tribune note describes small newspaper routes as a low capital, low annoyance business. It highlights a South Side worker earning 2 to 38 dollars daily with family help, including a boy delivering bun dies and a soapbox cart for Sundays editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Chicago Tribune
Cleveland blamed for Democratic defeat amid delays
The Chicago Herald accuses Grover Cleveland as the master spirit of evil behind Democratic defeat caused by repeated blunders and delays. The piece cites his role in a series of missteps and slow action within Washington. It also notes a claim that Russia holds about 500 million dollars in gold readily accessible for nine daily days.
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Washington
Grover Cleveland
Chicago Hérald
Contested US Trial Over False Imprisonment Freighted With War Tales
Detroit police report a United States court case arising from a Monroe circuit court transfer. Henry C Spaulding sues Avery for 50000 dollars alleging false imprisonment linked to a 1865 camp incident in Athens Georgia and a disputed gold watch seizure.
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Detroit
United States
Swan
Monroe
Hirey M. Avery
Henry OC. Spaulding
Avery
Cleveland
Spaulding
Athens
Benen
Mich
Mock Trial Prank At Berea College Sparks Confusion
Richmond Ky dispatch says Berea College students staged a mock trial Dec 1 in which a student was robbed of valuables loaned for the event and placed on a wood pile with a fake dynamite cartridge. The incident led to arrests by student marshals and was misreported as an actual explosion attempt.
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Cinginnati
The
Enquirer
Richmond
Beren University
Lmioly
Neb
Cotner University
Wyuka
Bad Gang of Safe Crashers Believed Broken Up
Bureau county authorities say they have cracked a gang of safe crackers after three burglaries at Bureau and across the line, including Spring Valley station houses. One member confessed and promised to reveal the others, with over $1000 of property destroyed or stolen in two months along the railroad from La Salle to Rock Island.
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Prisckros
Dee
Bureau
Cara
Oid
la Salle
Hock
Spring Valley
Pocket handkerchiefs across history in European courts
An article surveys the rise of the pocket handkerchief from sixteenth century Italy to Germany and France, noting luxury, perfumery, and legal restrictions. It contrasts Petrarchan ideals with later vulgarization while mentioning Dutch colonial trade profits in brief.
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St. Troephine
Aries
Port Caesur
Massilia
Ausonius
Gaul
Constantine
Charlemagne
Arles
Provence
France
Rajerco
Mre Schuyler van Renesolaer
Uentury
Italy
Alps
Henry II
Henry III
Germany
Dresden
Petrarch
Laura
Dante
Beatrice
Bedford descendant advocates American Flag Protectors society
Tad Wy Usa Cur0aG6 doc Augustin at the Palmer House described Peter H Wenilover’s grandson presenting a speech to a still audience. He promoted a group to stop printing commercial signs and ban foreign flags on public buildings. The American Flag Protectors formed with about twenty members. T. B. Bryson led as president, Edwin G Stenarns as vice president, W. R. Deane as secretary, and W F Albright as treasurer.
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Tad
USA
Augustin
Bedford
Peter H. Wenilover
United States
Palmer House
Cabob
England
Banquet Honors Bayard at Scottish Corporation Festival
London hosts the 280th anniversary festival as Mr Bayard presides. He praises Washington while honoring Alexander Hamilton, highlighting a prominent Scottish connection. The banquet ends with cheers for Bayard and Mrs Bayard and a chorus of The Star Spangled Banner.
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London
Bayard
Scottish Corporation
Washington
Acarcely
Alexander Hamilton
New Evangelical Church Proposes Episcopacy Limit
In Naperville Illinois December 6 reports outline a plan for the New Evangelical church conference to limit episcopacy to two consecutive four year terms. Provisions also set for organizing Sunday schools amid a lively debate over the measure.
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Naperville
Ius
New Evangelical Church of the Conference
Offic
Committee of Conferences
Distant News Snippets From a Turbulent Era
The report covers imperial dedicatory events in Berlin, a model shown at the World’s Fair now in Chicago, and a fatal drowning on a Nashville river bend. It notes publications, royal nicknames, a London actress death, a Dalton gang tie, and an array of political, scientific, and legal items across the United States and Europe.
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Germany
Berlin
Art
Field Columbian Museum
Jackson Park
Chicago
Noshville
Mich
Clayton Barnes
Irving Boston
W W Payne
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
Chicago University
Princess of Wales
Bertie
Aliz
Nicky
Duchess of York
Torin
Russia
Dagmar
Victoria Vokes
Rosina Vokes
London
Jack Phinoas
Tsloop
OQ. T
Phinoas
Dalton Gang
Lulinuis State Board of
Congress
McGann
Downing
William Barnes
Treasury Department
United States
Buda Posth
Farmer's Alliance of Kanans
Trade Assembly Hall
Topeka
Algiers
Rabbi Wise
Heathrow Union College
Cincinnati
Bremen
Elect Strong
New York
Jackson
Swain
Corolina
W Wilson
Monte
Hopkins
Tanner
Republican State Central Committee
Pittafield
Ill
Tom Edwards
Sam Walker
New Albany
Ind
Edinburg, Ltd
Nashville Limited
Beecher
Detroit
Robert Ecker
Aveagerstown
Whilso
Rega Kage
Mystery deepens in Catherine Ging murder case
In Minneapolis on December 6 authorities pursue scarce leads about Catherine Ging’s killer. A lone eyewitness, Mounted Officer Gatchall, saw a man in a buggy quarreling with Ging. the suspect remains unidentified. A torn morning note and various clues are under police reconstruction as investigations widen.
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Guispee
Tomy
Mannrapoliss
Cath‘rine
Gatchall
Miss Ging
Frederick Reed
Misa Gling
St Paul
Murdered Woman’s Money Urgency Linked to Millinery Plans
The inquiry into a dead woman uncovers loaned sums, a sudden withdrawal of funds, and a pending Nicollet avenue millinery venture. Agents recall a flash of $8000 and a push for ready cash to stock for holiday trade, with insurance policies assigned to Hayward as security.
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Bargo
Miss Ging
Hayward
Satons
Nicollet Avenue
Thia
Russian settlers amid Fort Lincoln loot scare in North Dakota
Indictments filed against Russian farmers in Emmons county for stealing lumber and outbuildings at Fort Lincoln five miles south of Mandan. A night-time operation drew over 100 gainers with teams and equipment to strip buildings. Major Gooding resisted as structures were demolished including the Custor house. Local reports note widespread thefts by settlers in the fort area.
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Uncle Sam
Grand Fores
N. D
Des
Emmons County
Fort Lincoln
Mandan
W. C. Gooding
Gooding
Custor
Toy Department Sale Announced for 08c Dressed Dolls
A local retailer promotes a one per customer sale of 08c dressed dolls this week as part of their toy department offer.
Rare Book Sale Sparks Bargain Parade Across Pages
A colorful catalog showcases 16 page titles Reynard the Fox and Gee Who with 5c editions, plus Little Curly Locks. Shakespeare’s works in 8 cloth bound volumes move at 99c, Story of the Bible in poetry bound Morocco with gilt edges 49c, all promoted as splendid Christmas gifts with impressive covers and low prices.
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Reynard the Fox
Gee
Shakespeare
Dare, Hoffman and Pfaurschindt
Dare
Morocco
Black satin ribbon sale and silk yardage offer
The notice advertises 280 yards of black satin ribbon at a sale price of 18 cents per yard and 150 yards of silk in canary yellow and sage green at a sale price of 83 cents per yard, with regular prices implied.
500 Men’s Heavy Undershirts Displayed for 46 Cents
A sale advertises 500 men’s heavy undershirts in clothing houses offered at 46 cents each. The description notes the $1 list price and emphasizes the low sale price to attract buyers.
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B.J Alexander
Court University
Mehon
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Michigan
Beres College
Dew
Uldust
Bachelors’ Mutual Benefit and
Milwaurbee, Co
Juda Johnson
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Julius Goodrich
Goodrich
M Conger
Ryan
Conger
Leo Hegan
Vouice
Holland
Almoat
E 8 Jones
Hillmon
Torexa
Kas
W N Nichols
Valley Falls
John W Hillmon
Tucson
A. T Nichols
Medicine Lodge
Nichols
Hilmon
Parkdale
New York Sun
SSRN
Joe
Urdock
Hunt
Tainee Oo
United, States
Fort
ST. Louis
National Live Stock Exchange
Exchange Hall
National Stock Yards
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Thomas Johnson of
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St. Clair County
Allcock
Banis
Brandreth
Joseph A. Daniel, A
Omecs
Davenport
Iowa
Pragnge
Young & M
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Saxony
Jardiniers
Second Ave
Rock Island
Accident Association
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