Purroy Mitchel Emerges From New York Political Turbulence
The article traces Purroy Mitchel’s ascent amid New York City political turmoil, noting his role as a key figure in city finances and governance. It details his education at Columbia and New York Law School, early career in the office of William Elilzon, and the famed split with Tammany Hall shaping his public trajectory.
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Patten
Columbia
Hey
Btddent
New York Law School
Inter
William B. Elilzon
Ifelong
Mitchel
Henry D. Porroy
Tammaur
New York
Vpurrey
Czir
Brons
Croker
Purray - Democracy
Tammany Hall
Thane
Louly
Haffen
Louis
J. Tievitz
Citizens’ Improvement League
Purroy
John Purroy
Frank Gage
Ronner
Aaffen
Mitchel exposes graft in New York city administration
The piece details reformer William Mitchell’s investigation into Tammany Hall networks, revealing how graft operated under Mayor McClellan and officials like Haffen and Purroy. It notes Mitchel’s methods, including a public exhibit chart and the scope of scrutiny across departments, ending in several removals and firings.
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Board of Alder
Wen
Itwa
New York City
Jorge Jalnted
Kaiser Opposes Women’s Political Suffrage Says he supports other aims
The Kaiser backs technical education for women and their entry into medicine law dentistry and various trades while opposing woman suffrage in politics. He views political involvement as a ruinous sign of national decline despite praise for women’s education and professional progress.
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Alding
Kaiser
New Woman Movement
Politley
Movement Promotes Large Feet for Health and Beauty
A Munich society formed by aristocratic ladies advocates cultivating large feet in women as healthy and beautiful. Baroness Moho, founder, claims the discovery came during Bavarian travels and mountains-climbing in impractical high heels. The reform draws hundreds of male adherents and aims to influence family upbringing toward this ideal.
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Munich
Moho
Halandars Fight Of Officers In Annual Battle At Aran Isles
Islands off Galway host a tax clash as peasantry and collectors clash in the annual effort to pay taxes. County officials struggle with hiring and marching duties, while inland battlegrounds and telephones hint at the demand for precious metals and instruments.
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Aran
Valentia
Galway
Shimmering Tourmalines in Early American Lore
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts mineral lore from Western and California sources. It notes tourmalines and other ores valued in the mid 19th century, mentions mines near Auburn and Paris Me, references Eleanor Hawifin and Hamlin connections, and hints at hidden ledges across the Midwest and West. The tale blends gem value, exploration, and family mining heritage with a learned snapshot of antique mineral excitement.
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Tourmalio
Apatite
Auburn
Japan
Thu
Obida
Maluebas’ Hilder
Silfot
Mechante Falls
Herélun
Paris
Mount Micos
Boston
Mios
Eleanor
Hawifin
Vic
United States
Europe
Pi Ip
Oxford County
Hannibal. Hamlin
California
China
Ong
Elijah L. Hsiniin
Prussian Cars Disinfected via Formalin Tubes
Tubes and boiler riveted into coach exteriors and interiors allow formalin to disinfect railroad cars. A stationary tank feeds disinfectant through metal tubing while the end of each tube is sealed, enabling sanitation across state railways.
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled opera and place names
The text presents a distorted collage of phrases including operatic terms, names, and scattered references to places like Denver. It reads as corrupted OCR without coherent events or identifiable people, needing a clearer source to summarize reliably.
Witchcraft beliefs trap Philippine islanders in fear
A Philippine investigative report describes a widespread belief in witchcraft, with locals in Pampanga provinces such as Lubga, Macarbebe, and Musantol attributing illness to powers of magicians called Magcalums. Cases include alleged body enlargements, burns, and claims of eggs and chicken growing inside a woman's stomach, prompting fear and social tension.
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Pereista di Tome Parte
Pampanga
Lubga
Macarbebe
Musantol
Pampangan
Army Tricyle Mounted Surgeons in German Maneuvers
German army maneuvers will test motor tricycles for field hospital use. Surgeons will ride specially built motor tricycles carrying medical supplies to reach the wounded on rough ground and speed treatment by transporting patients to the lazaret. The design aims to reduce time wasted waiting for aid and to deliver care on the spot when possible.
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Germany
Tazaret
Lazaret
Big Prizes for Alps Flight Offer Sensational Attempt
Milan aviation meeting opens September with a record flight challenge offering prizes totaling 14 000 high altitude feat. The aim is a ninety five mile route from Brigue crossing over the Alps with a 30 000 foot ceiling. Night flying is banned and a 24 hour window is set for the attempt.
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Milan
Wuceges
Partsira
Wmot
Ieee Toner
Brigue
Germans Gain Influence in Palestine in Early Settlement Era
Fragmentary account describes German colonists moving into Jaffa and Jerusalem, buying land, and building homes. It notes German Consuls, merchants, and military officers shaping policy and markets, while implying growing German influence over governance and local society.
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Palestihe
Palesihe
Batte Boune
Ildy
Tyaselere
Aloig
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