Comstock Testifies Mother on Stand in Thaw Case
New York on January 23 Thaw defense began with Dr Charles Gner and Anthony Comstock testifying as Mrs Will Thaw mother of the defendant described Thaws early life and alleged mental unsoundness. The day moved toward close as letters from Thaw to Comstock and Comstock replies were read to the jury. Mrs Thaw spoke of family sanity and the lack of hidden skeletons noting four generations without insanity and asserting no skeletons to reveal.
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New York
Char
G. Gner
Anthony Comstock
Premi
Society For the Suppressions
Mirs
Will Thaw
Harry Thaw
Mr. Comstock
Thaw
Stanford Witte
Comstek
Twenty-fourth Street
Jerome
Comstock
Shaw
Wiliam Thaw
Rome
London
Hex
Modern Farming Pays
Report from the Pennsylvanian agriculture department notes improved farming methods boost profits for farmers. Data suggests profits among small holders may lag behind larger operations as efficiency gains spread.
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Saming
Br Sinie
Murdered By Highwaymen 23-020 Man to a Cam Ordered
A 23-020 man faces orders related to a cam in a case described as a highwaymen murder. Investigators linked the suspect to the crime scene and await further judicial action.
Meyer of New York and Roosevelt discussed work after House
The note indicates Meyer of New York and President Roosevelt considered post congressional work and potential Bard role, focusing on national service and public duties after the House term.
Mall Clerk Has Smallpox Case Sparks Vaccination Call
A mall clerk contracted smallpox prompting health authorities to review vaccination coverage. The case reveals gaps in prior immunization and may lead to broader outreach for workers at the shopping center.
Priest bars "Nearer My God to Thee" in Baltimore church
Rev. Thomas Donagshuc, rector of the Immaculate Conception Church in Baltimore, declares that the hymn Nearer My God to Thee shall never be sung in his parish again citing a pledge by the congregation.
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Baltimore
Jen
Thomas’ CG Donagshuc
Immaculate Conteption Crihelic Church
Bereaved Readjust in Boyertown After Opera House Fire
In Boyertown Pennsylvania the community begins relief distribution as families cope with losses from the opera house fire. Officials describe efforts to support bereaved parents and children, with Philadelphia relief funds allocated to aid residents during the hardship.
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Boyertown
Radolph Wankenberg
Philadelphia Perovament Heliet Fund
S. Berneman
Philavhin
Startling Testimony on New York Fire Hose Quality
New York Fire Commissioner Landry testifies that hose used by the New York Fire Department has not been properly tested and may be unsafe. He claims most hoses are unfit and the city holds only three quarters of the needed supply. Fire Chief Croker and Commissioner Lantry support concerns about inadequate testing and safety risks at the Park building fire.
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New York
Y York
Apor McClellan
Lantry
Croker
Parker
Hss
G.p
London
Tuapence
New York Post
Death of Old Man Found in Rat-Infested Cabin
Lancaster Pa January 23 Jacobo Del Hins aged between eighty and one hundred was found dead in his bunk beside the Susquehanna above Columbia. The cabin had been set aflame and rats had eaten nearly all of his face and portions of his body. Little is known of the man aside from his long residence along the riverbank.
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Lancaster
Jacobo del- Hins
Susquehanna River
Columbia
Man Throws Acid At Woman Over Food Request
In Farmington Connecticut on January 23 Mrs. John Walker suffered terrible facial burns when a tramp, refused food, threw acid. The attacker fled but a posse captured him and he was jailed.
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Farmington
Conn
John Walker
Fragmented OCR poem and notices from era news page
The legible portions indicate legal and mining related notes with names and dates scattered. The text mentions individuals charged or implicated in mining law matters and references to inspections and filings under state law.
Jack the Hugger Tale Sparks Debate in Rex City
A fragmentary report notes a figure nicknamed Jack the Hugger influencing local events as Rex City grapples with social tensions. The piece hints at personal history and community responses while leaving many details unclear.
Japs Arrested Near Fort Stevens in Oregon
Two Japanese were arrested near the west battery of Fort Stevens in Oregon on January 23 for furtive presence. They could not offer a satisfactory explanation.
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Stevens
Ore
Inntering
West Pattery
Fort Stevens
Fleet Moves Again To the Booming of Guns and Cheers
Warships sailed from Rio de Janeiro for Punta Arenas on a 14 800 mile cruise to San Francisco. Thousands crowded the quays to bid farewell as President Touma and Brazilian officials toured the Minnesota and other ships. Salutes fired and mutual greetings marked the departure with best wishes for Brazil and the United States.
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Jiuo Janeiro
Punta Arenas
Chile
MageHan Strait
San Wisco
Republic
Touma
Rio Janeiro
Petop
Minnesota
Admiral Thomas
Brazil
United States
Roosevelt
Brave Naval Surgeon Dead in Norfolk Naval Hospital
A respected naval surgeon died in Norfolk Virginia after an illness. Friends and colleagues recall his service in wartime medical units and his leadership at the hospital. A formal obituary notes his dedication to duty and medical care.
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Norfolk, Va
Geso New Jersey Mins GT 1s
A brief note from Geso in New Jersey outlines minutes from a GT 1s meeting. Key topics and attendees are listed, with actions assigned for follow up. The record emphasizes ongoing planning and next steps for the GT 1s initiative.
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Geso
New Jersey
Ferst Poven Maid Joins the Journeys of the Ass in 1608
A fragment notes a maid named Ferst Poven joining a procession or journey associated with an ass dated 1608, reflecting ahistoric or legend-like record from a local chronicle.
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Ferst
Stolen Cash Shortage Replaced at New Orleans Sub-Treasury
A bag of gold coin was stolen from the New Orleans sub-treasury last Thursday. The shortage was covered by the treasury office, and the missing funds have been replaced.
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Sub-Treasury
New Orleans
Charst
Death of ailing woman in Newcastle pa
An elderly woman in Newcastle Pennsylvania died after a prolonged illness described as rheumatism. The disease was claimed to have would have caused crippling, and the report notes her preference for death over worsening paralysis.
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Newcastle
Jane
Spelling Names and Pronunciations in a London Paper
A playful piece discusses how names vary in spelling and pronunciation across families and ages. It recounts anecdotes about mispronounced or misspelled names, including Mrs Quiver’s christening tale and sleeve links engraved with initials, highlighting historical uncertainty in naming conventions.
Eleven Commandments Archbishop Tale From Wreck
An archbishop named Asher, washed ashore off Ireland, seeks shelter at a churchman’s home. Asked how many commandments exist, he is challenged as an impostor. He answers with a biblical quip, citing a new commandment to love one another.
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Asher
Ireland
St Gnce
Dean's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Effective by Frederick Man
Frederick, Maryland resident Joseph H. King testifies after years of kidney trouble that Dean's Kidney Pills cured him, with renewed praise four years later. Ad claims nationwide sale by Foster-MUIburn Buffalo, urging remember the name Dean's and avoid other remedies.
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Dean
Gere
Frederick
Joseph H. King
W. Patrick Street
O. E Matn
Mrr
Kicg
Air Deslers
Foster-Milburno
Buffalo
New York
United States
The Tuppence Habit in London Inhabitants
A critical look at tipping and small payments in London life. The piece notes the common use of pennies and twopence for services from waiters to porters, and how expectations shape behavior in restaurants, transit, and trains. It discusses the shift toward metered fare and social expectations around gratuities in daily urban routines.
The Art of Juggling Tricks and Patience
A fragment outlines juggling as a demanding craft requiring limitless patience and long practice. The speaker cites balancing a glass on four straws, juggling five hats, and stacking billiard balls as milestones achieved only after years of persistent effort.
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Perserumnes
St. Lou
Mir Re
Facing Nature Wood Types and Cherry Whitewood
Fragmentary OCR reads terms like cherry whitewood and timber types. Readable portions suggest a note on wood varieties or a catalog snippet. No clear event or person identified in the legible text.
Fragmentary Rail Item Describes Houston Pi Reference
A partial OCR fragment mentions a rail item and a Houston Pi reference with unclear context. Limited readable names include Ele, Wer, and Tu with bits suggesting an event or rider discussion. Further text needed for clarity on persons, place, and outcome.
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Tre Rail
Houston
Fragmented notice hints at a Globl-Democrat quotation
Fragmentary OCR text references a composer and audience reception. It mentions St. Louis Globe-Democrat and a figure named Fliegende Blat eau, with unclear quotes about torment in a tune and audience perceptions. No complete events or clear actions emerge.
Pennsylvania Railroad Midwinter Outing Offers Winter Escape
A Pennsylvania Railroad guide extols winter escapes from California to the Carolinas and Atlantic City. It highlights Sunny Southern California, Florida’s outdoor life, Pinehurst and other southern retreats, and Atlantic City weekend trips, urging travelers to consult agents and request the Winter Excursion Book for schedules and rates.
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California
Pacific Coast
Florida
Pinehurst
Camden
Aiken
Augusta
Southern Pines
Pine Belt
Carolinas
Georgia
Atlantic City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Moll Pitcher of Carlisle Mary Tiffany the German in the militia
Mary Tiffany, daughter of a Pennsylvania German family in Carlisle, joined the Seventh Pennsylvanians as cook and laundress. At Monmouth she took her wounded husband's place at the gun and carried the rammer to the end of the battle. She later married again and died after the war.
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Mi Titcher
Bate of Monmouth
Freehord
M. J
Moll Pitcher
McCauler
Carl
Wast when Metr i the seventy years pension note
Fragmentary OCR notes a near seventy year period in Pennsylvania mentioning ten dollars and a pension. Names, dates, or clear events are unreadable. the fragment provides no coherent report or identifiable individuals.
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Iwania
Hardy dogs and kennels tale from London Out
A garbled relic mentions bulldogs and foxhounds in kennels with hints of a transfer or ownership change. The source references a London Out account noting pedigree dogs and a notable but unclear incident.
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London
British bred horses praised for excellence in islands
A fragment extols British bred horses for strength and quality, claiming greater excellence in the islands than elsewhere in the world. The text emphasizes superior conformation and potential for breeding.
City of Happy Homes Reflected in Tombstones
Dublin observes graves bearing phrases like Gon Husband Good Wife and Good Son in a cemetery. He reflects that the happiest homes appear in death’s quiet record.
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Dublavin
An Admission. Acie 1 that young such a gnaj.
The fragmentary item notes a sharp remark about a young person and a reference to Hazel Goodness. The brief appears in a Kansas City Independent page snippet and hints at a gossip style tease or editorial jab without clear context.
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Hazel
Kansas City
Aliways Strang. slips affect football conference play
A fragmentary report notes an injury during a football game affecting a conference schedule. The damaged text mentions a player and team, with unclear specifics about oppose, score, or date.
Relics of Courtship Letters Revealed in Freezer Find
A cache of old love letters found among relics is described as foolish yet endearing. The collection includes affectionate phrases such as yousest little ducky and hints at a playful, humorous tone from past courtship moments.
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Ducky
Elere
Lette
Gunpowder Phases and Combustion Explained
The text outlines stages of gunpowder explosion with ignition and combustion. It notes heat exposure causes rapid expansion and gas production, mentioning explosive pressure and the force applied along the bore, highlighting chemical reaction as core cause.
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Cal& Ogas
Frederick Market Prices January 28 1903
Quotations furnished by Frederick County Farmers Exchange list prices for red and white oats, buckwheat, corn meal, flour, dairy feeds, bran, and other farm commodities. Entries include per bushel and per ton rates for grains, seeds, and bran with numerous figures in cents and dollars.
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Frederick County Farmers’ Exchange
Warat
Bay
Bawep
Timothy
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