Daring Abduction Ends With Rescue at Dolores Mine
A dramatic account from San Francisco recalls Lola Garcia abducted during a grand fiesta in Plaza Diaz. Pedro Sanchez led a public display, a rival Diablo abducted Lola, and Gonzales was wounded. After a three week manhunt, Juan Garcia and allies tracked the cave, rescued Lola, and killed Diablo in a cave ambush, returning Lola to safety as night fell amid mournful cheers.
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Lott Ciarcig
Mexco
Fpetira
Gontiles
Biiocoe
Diabli
Severitas
Pedro Sanebear
Lola
Sanchez
Gonzalea
Diablo
Gonzales
Juan Garcia
Bull Sad Dows
Soldier of 1906: Action and Resource of Army Recruits
A terse account details 1906 army life and recruitment, highlighting disciplined soldiers, charged habits, and alert training. It notes Hardy and Armande among the candidates and outlines methods used to prepare selected specimens for service with emphasis on readiness and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armande
Army Life
The American Type of 1900 in Military Training
The article argues that modern armies train each soldier to be a capable unit, stressing outdoor fitness and individual readiness over mere numbers. It contrasts past drills with today’s emphasis on personal discipline, versatile soldiers, and self reliance, noting changes in youth life and health knowledge shaping morale and effectiveness.
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Frederick i the Great
Europe
America
Tien-tsin
Pekimg
Grorce
Mistake of the New Hiveter Riveters in Schoennville
A Pittsburg News account describes six riveters from Schoennville at a Pressed Steel Car shop near McKees Rocks. Workers hammer rivets so quickly that fingers often miss their marks, leading to accidental amputation of fingers. The crews joke about forefinger losses, with one man nearly losing a finger per rivet before blood spurts from stumps.
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McKees Rocks
Schoennville
Pittsburg News
Insects and Birds Neste Aid Tree Health
Hundreds of thousands of nests are built yearly in trees and hedges. After birds depart nests are left lined with wool feathers and materials. Beetles moths and insects devour them, preventing decay that would otherwise damage trees and hinder growth.
Fragmentary Notes on a Poet and Royal England
Obscure dialogue references a poet Byr mer and a remark causing hurt feelings among companions. The text mentions a leaf pencil linked to the discovery of a creature in England during Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, suggesting a patchwork of era curiosities and literary hints.
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England
Elizabeth
Connecticut Display at Pan-American Exposition
Connecticut plans a large stand to showcase farm fruit and dairy interests at the Pan-American Exposition next year. Benjamin H. Lee of Hartford leads the commission with a committee including N. & Matiebatrman and others from New Haven Storrs and Torrington.
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Connecticut
Benjamin H. Lee
Hartford
N. & Matiebatrman
New Haven
Sphelps
Storrs
J. A. Dubow
Foquenock
A. G. Gulley
Agriculturat College
E. Ef. Jenkins
J. B. Noble
B.C. Patterson
State Grange
Torring Ton
Government Buildings at Tan-American Exposition Planned
Rasmussen and Streblow of Omaha build three connected structures for the Tan-American Exposition. The main edifice rises to 400 feet by 136 feet with a 24 foot dome, while the two smaller buildings measure Id feet square. Government departments will be displayed and governors gathered to view the exhibits as they take shape.
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Rasmussen & Streblow
Omaha
Illay
The Star Chamber and Its Abolishment
The Star Chamber, named for stars on its ceiling in Westminster, possessed vast powers but could not issue death sentences. It arose in ancient times and was abolished by Parliament in 1641 during Charles I's reign, though the king himself was later beheaded following a sentence from the same chamber.
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King's Palace
Westminster
Charles I
Kiowa Native Life and Custer Warazer Tale
A Kiowa detainee recounts his capture after his mother was killed by Indians and his escape to join his people. He describes Custer's pursuit, captivity, and the near execution threat, then memory of adopting Kiowa life, including a dramatic clash with a medicine man and a moment of triumph in camp.
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Joseph
Sir. Griffis
General Custer
Big Bow
Moyself
Texas
Dieretus Lis
Enems
Griffis
Revenge Blaze: Apache scalp tale and conversion tale
A claimant recounts a frontier incident where Apache warriors killed companions, prompting a vow to scalp an Apache. He describes ambush, a near shootout with Gee Whiz and an Apache, and how he killed the foe, then recovered the scalp. The narrative notes eventual conversion to Christianity by Griffis.
Sleep Habits of Sloths and Bats Described in Tropical Forests
The article notes sloths hang upside down using elongated claws without muscular effort and uses their tails as makeshift ridge poles for weather protection. It also describes bats, including Gould's fruit eating bat, suspending upside down and tucking heads to the chest, illustrating economical, sheltered sleeping positions.
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Baty
Tropical
Aumetica
Amazons
Tropics
Gould
Australia
Palmistry Trial Ends With Odd Verdict
A Chicago judge jokes with a deceptive defendant in a palmistry themed case. The man insists innocence via palm lines while the judge entertains absurd notions including soap and fairy tales as proof. The prisoner is released after a surreal exchange, with bystander humor and a final note of unresolved guilt.
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Chicazo Journal
DUMBBELL DUDES AND THEIR WEIGHTY CANE INNOVATION
A quirky early 20th century note describes the Sweltest invention called the dumbbell cane. It blends a walking stick with a detachable weights system, offering up to ten pounds or more, plus heavy ferrules and a metal ball handle. The cane remains slim outwardly, with removable heads and ferrules for weight changes.
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Aby Obe
Desroh] Londom
Wright
India
Presents for His Wife. The Worm's Story of How He Finale ly Came to Tarn
A London Tit-Bits tale recounts a bachelor on a suburban train explaining his birthday and Christmas gifts to his wife. He plans to give her trousers and a measure of shoes, cigars, and a pipe, hoping to “get even” for gifts he received, while reflecting on past presents.
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Tarn
Gayly
Jace
Pepe
The Great Beacon of the Sky Poem Reference
A lyrical quotation by Arthur J Burdick printed in Los Angeles Herald, praising steadfast guidance by a celestial beacon. The piece compares navigation by stars to life’s voyage, urging continual attention to guiding light amid darkness and danger at sea.
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Sovemel
Life's Sea
Arthur J Burdick
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Dolores Mine
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Orleans
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Ula
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Savage Apache
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