Stowaway Miss Pauline Flaks Hid in Male Attire
Immigrant smuggling tale tied to Libau led to detention of a Robber and a crewman after Pauline Flaks aged 18 from Kovno Russia attempted to reach America. She traveled in male clothes aboard the Saratov with a presumptive plan to secure passage, later revealed by investigators.
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New York
Pauline Flaks
Kovno
Russia
America
Libau
Grand Central Station
Ellis Island
Baltic
United States
Saratov
Rotterdam
Cooling Fruits Improve Shipments in Early Trials
Cooling summer fruits before shipment is rising as a general practice after trials show reduced decay and less ice use. Experiments indicate significant profit from pre cooling, with better fruit condition and lower icing costs as cars are chilled before loading.
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Field and Farm
River of Salt Water on Cephalonia Island
A salt water stream on Cephalonia’s southern coast flows inland forming a river that powered two undershot mills for centuries. The four coastal inlets feed the inland channel which sinks into limestone, with scholars debating its underground return to the sea.
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Cephalonia
Greece
Pockets Probed in Banter Between Dames
Brief exchange from N. W. Weekly has two dames joking about going through their husbands' pockets. The humor hinges on morning versus evening routines and playful domestic banter.
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N. W
Knicker I spot long gun spot joke in chat
In a playful exchange the speakers reference a long gun spot and a girl’s freckle, trading humorous lines about attention and a quirky topic.
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Bocker
Kat
How to Cut When Pruning
The guide explains that cut branches expose lifeless wood while healing occurs from the cambium. Proper cuts protect against weather fungi and insects. It warns against leaving large stubs and advises to cut close to the trunk for proper healing.
Proper Cut Originates at Farm and Home
The article explains a wound from a proper cut will be larger yet heal over time as tissue builds a callus. It notes healing can take years and recommends covering with paint to seal out rain and diseases, while tar wax and whitewash are poorer options. A diagram contrasts a long stub cut with a close cut.
Deep Cellars Shield Dairy Goods From Warmth
Milk cream and butter require deep cellars or caves with substantial dirt cover to maintain cool temperatures. Many cave storages fail due to shallow depth and inadequate insulation.
Texas Injured Anti Pass Law Limits Colonization
Texas faces a legal move restricting colonization efforts as lawmakers push anti pass measures. Officials warn of potential impacts on settlement plans and regional development.
Immigration agents urge pass law amendment for Texas losses
W D Majors an immigrant agent from Terre Haute Indiana visiting Houston with homeseekers says the anti pass law hurts Texas by suspending hundreds of agents. He cites Wells Fargo ruling and railroad contracts, urging legislative change to curb migrations to Arizona New Mexico and Western territories.
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Houston
Tex
W. D. Majors
Terre Haute
Ind
Wells. “Fargo
Kittrel
Rails
Texas
Maors
Arizona
New Mexico
Galveston
United States
Soldiers Convicted For Selling Government Property
Gen Albert L Meyer approves sentences for Privates Fry and Blakely of the Ninth Infantry. Fry gets five years in the penitentiary and dishonorable discharge. Blakely receives three years and dishonorable discharge. They were caught stealing the old Filipino cannon by Chaplain Dickson after an exchange of gunfire that wounded Blakely and led to confessions of broader theft. The sentences are described as severe.
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San Antonio
Tex
Albert L. Meyer
Fry
Blakely
Ninth Infantry
Dickson
Whipping Convicts Topic Raises Court Inquiry
Houston officials heard twenty five witnesses on the treatment of Harris county road convicts amid a murder charge against County Road Superintendent Blackwell and assistant Barton. Witnesses described disciplined, humane whipping practices and identified the whipping strap as evidence. The article also notes corn prices, DeWitt County surplus, and Alex Hamilton’s alfalfa plans.
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Houston
Tex
Commissioners’ Court
Amerman
Harris
Blackwell
L. C. Barton
Telegraph strike persists in Lufkin Texas
The Lufkin telegraph strike continues with all messages since the strike being railroad related or delivered by mail. It is understood several messages have arrived by mail two or three days after being sent. Although the young lady manager remains on duty at the Western Union Office she accepts no messages or deliveries.
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Lufkin
Tex
Western Union
Japan Buys 10,000 Torpedoes in $5 Million Deal
New York reports that while the United States discusses acquiring 50 English torpedoes from the Whitehead Torpedo Company, Japan has secured 10,000 torpedoes for five million dollars.
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Japan
New York
United States
Whitehead Torpedo Company
England
Tornado Hits Woodfield and Newcastle Ohio Area
A tornado struck Woodfield and Newcastle Ohio on Monday causing extensive damage to buildings. The Bartemus home near Woodfield was destroyed and a two year old child died, torn from the mother’s arms and carried about a quarter mile.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Woodfield
Newcastle
Ohio
Samuel Bartemus
Cotton Market Slower as Harvest Rounds Up in Hallettsville
Hallettsville Texas reports about 1150 bales of cotton marketed to date with slow arrivals and many late bales. Roughly 55 bales are stored in the Farmers Union warehouse as merchants expect continued uneven progress.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Farmers’ Union
Cedar Falls Gas Explosion Wrecks Business Quarter
An explosion in Cedar Falls Iowa Saturday night damaged the business district causing about 100000 dollars in losses. No fatalities or serious injuries are reported.
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Des Moines
Lowe
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Two Cent Fare Law Forecast By Texas Governor
Governor Campbell spoke at a Lamar County Farmers Union picnic near Paris Texas saying a two cent fare law will be in operation before he leaves office. He defended actions of the Thirtieth Legislature and praised their acts. He was entertained by the Lamar Club and the Elks and planned to depart for Austin the next morning.
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Paris
Tex
Campbell
Lamar County Farmers’ Union
Texas
Lamar Club
The
Elks
Austin
Victoria Oil Mill Running in Victoria Texas
The Victoria Manufacturing Company oil mill has operated for two weeks around the clock with a large seed supply on hand. Cotton seed brings $16 to $17 per ton locally and in the county.
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Victoria
Tex
Victoria Manufacturing Company
Gins Busy at Edna as Cotton Grows
Edna Tex reports cotton ginning brisk with sixty bales processed Saturday and about 500 bales so far. Prices peaked at 13 3 4 cents per pound. Farmers forecast the crop will be smaller than last year.
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Edna
Tex
Glanders and Heat Kill Many San Antonio Horses
In San Antonio Texas a disease and heat wave have killed a large number of fine horses in the past two weeks with an estimated rate of about five deaths per day. The disease is now said to be disappearing.
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San Antonio
Tex
Kenedy's Biggest Bale Ginned in Town
Kenedy Texas records a 2174 pound Bowden cotton bale ginned locally. Bob Burns produced the bale, sold it for 119 dollars, after an 18 pound bale stock. The report marks a notable local agricultural achievement.
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Kenedy, Tex
Bob Burns
Bowden
Kenedy
Cotton in Warehouse at Cuero Texas
Dry weather likely spared the crop and nut buyers seek several carloads. John Junker, Cuero county secretary of the Farmers Union, stored 180 bales at 15 cents and notes a 50 bale increase in the last day. Receipts surged Saturday with seed cotton near 4.50 dollars. A Northwest Texas pecan buyer plans to contract for carloads in the coming days, pending yield data.
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Cuero
Tex
John Junker
Junker
Farmers’ Union
Fort Worth
Texas
Tax rate fixed as 12 cents per hundred in Texas
The Texas State Tax Board set the ad valorem rate at 12¢ per $100 for the current year, down from the legislative maximum of 16 2 3¢. Taxable values rise to about $1.608 billion, with general revenue projected at $1.608 million and the shortfall covered by other sources. A note on local color ends with a quip about an English artist in a mustard riding suit.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
State Tax Board
Sam Sparks
Impudeétce
Negro festival tragedy leaves two dead at Forrester place
Plantersville Texas report says two men died after a Saturday night disturbance at a local negro festival at the Forrester place. Henry Mike was killed instantly as shooting broke out and Soda Allen died later from his wounds. No shooter is identified.
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Plantersville
Tex
Forrester Place
Henry Mike
Soda Allen
Webster Texas Rice Near Harvest as Wind Damages Pears
In Webster Texas some rice crops are near harvest while others are just coming up. A high strong wind followed by light rain Thursday night is expected to injure the pear crop.
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Webster
Tex
Commercial Interests Suffer Tieup in Laredo
Laredo Texas reports local commerce harmed by a total blockage of all messages at the Western Union office in the city.
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Laredo
Tex
Western Union
A Boy Says Chickens Died Happy After Storm
A suburban mother returns to find eight-year-old boy having confessed that six of eight chicks died in a thunderstorm. He explains with contrition that the storm caused the loss, and he chose honesty over hiding the accident.
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Harper’s Weekly
Eczema Sufferer Praises Cuti cura Remedies
Mrs. Florence E. Atwood of Chicago Illinois says three months of Cuti cura Soap Ointment and Pills cured her very bad eczema after years of failed treatments. Witness L S Berger confirms the date October 2 1905.
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Chicago
Florence E. Atwood
Crilly Place
Maxwell Helped Name Taunton Bar Patron Saint
The Taunton Massachusetts Bar Association sought a patron saint. A committee including Francis H. T. Maxwell visited New York to view saints carved in marble. After discussion they selected a saint, with Maxwell proposing the final choice and editor’s note.
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Francis H. T. Maxwell
Taunton
Mass
Maxwell
New York
Irish men quote on jury during Eastman trial in Cambridge
Two Irish men on a Cambridge street corner discuss the Eastman trial overheard by a passerby. One explains that if the defendant has the best lawyer, he is innocent, but if the other side has the best lawyer, he is guilty, in a quip about justice.
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Eastman
Cambridge
Mass
Bedad
No Peace Conference Arbitrate Scene on Dock
A child asks if arbitration can prevent a strike and a woman answers she will arbitrate now. She uses a shingle on a dust cloud rising from pantaloons as the mock board of arbitration. The vignette satirizes labor conflict without graphic detail.
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Board of Arbitration
Bad Dreams From Coffee Poisoning Prompts Cure Claim
A man describes severe sleep disruption and myriad ailments linked to coffee. He credits stopping coffee and using Postum, claiming restored sleep, steadier nerves, improved digestion, and regained ability to work after ten days. The piece endorses Postum as a remedy and cites “The Road to Wellville” as reference.
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Postum
Wellville
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