Centenary of Barnum July 1 showman and Jenny Lind fame
A profile of P. T. Barnum tracing his early life in Bethel Connecticut his rise in New York and his bold publicity stunts for the 1840s era. It details his museum venture his July Fourth flag gag and the Jenny Lind tour that boosted his fame and fortune before his later European ventures.
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Buniruuin
Taracters
Ena
Fiddler
Europe
Tom
Jenny
P.T. Barna
Bethel
Conn
Philo
Broadway
New York
Barim
Barnum
J. Paul's
Wes Patriotiam
Mlatér
Charles A. Stratton
Tom ‘Thump
United ‘States
Tom Thumb
Tom Thums
Labor organizers push farm union in Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest harvest labor shortage sparks union activity with organizers allied to unnamed bodies in eastern Washington and Oregon. They seek to raise daily wage from five dollars for Beal al forkard, and from six fifty to seven to ten twelve for machine men. Robbers and orchardists lure workers from eastern central and southern states and students from numerous colleges may join.
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Pacific Northwest
Pacific
Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Beal al Forkard
Chinese Architecture Booms Amid New Construction Demand
Fragments indicate a surge in Chinese concrete building projects driven by rising demand and evolving contractor activity. The text references restructuring and architectural styles while noting increased wings and pillars in construction, reflecting a growing industry trend.
Daniel Daniel: Old Fashioned Senator of the Civil War Era
A nostalgic portrait of Senator Daniel, described as courteous and old fashioned in speech and manners. The piece recalls his death from paralysis, his legal stature as author of a notable text on negotiable instruments, and anecdotes from his career including lectures, a New Jersey bank draft puzzle, and a rebuke to a New York woman. He is sketched as a prominent Democratic figure and potential presidential candidate at a subsequent convention.
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Tatesuia
Daniel
Enid
Atlantic City
New York
United States
Tropics
Democratic
la Flon
Daniel von
Endurance Race Set in Aviation Schedule at Garden City
A lengthy report outlines an endurance aviation race with a 24 hour auto rating and a strong field of entrants. Captains and pilots including Hamilton Baldwins Harkness are listed as competitors. The event will test navigation, repairs, and continuous operation over a looping course with judges observing hour by hour.
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Sero Pines
Cabirh
Mubelee
Witiset
Garded City
Tarboland
Rolie
Chinvlés
K. ‘Hamilton
Thomas
Baldwins
M. J. Sepinour
Clifford B
Haroton
Harry
Harkness
Garden City
Fire at Falstaff Home Site Destroys London Relic
Fire swept a London site in Ine Street destroying the supposed home of Sir John Falstaff. The Chronicle notes the relic linked to Shakespearean character and the Borough of Southwark where Falstaff’s legend long attracted visitors and attention.
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Falstaff
London
Bridge
Bit John
Kastolf
Shake Andare
Gouriinl
Pwn
Southwark
Agincourt
Ick Cade
Cade
Fastolf
Vastolf
Scrope
Spokane Man Seeks Divorce In Rhythmic Complaint
In Spokane County, H Forth seeks divorce from Della Forth alleging incompatibility and abandonment. The complaint, filed with attorney J C Kleber, cites estrangement since 1904 marriage in Spokane with a four year old child. The prose rhythm frames accusations in verse style as part of the filing.
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Spokane
J.C. Kleber
Waste
Nunes
Harvard Professor Proposes Mosquito Eradication Plan
Dr Barauel Gartung of Harvard suggests introducing and acclimating goldfish and dace to New England waters to eat mosquito larvae. He cites Charles River goldfish already feeding on larvae and argues certain prolific mosquitoes could be controlled by these fish.
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Harvard
New England
Barauel Gartung
New Kingland
Charles River
Gers
Garman Beleves
Formona
Morse Young Leaves Yale For Wyoming Cowboy Life
Erwin G. Morse son of Charles W. Morse, the federal prisoner, obtains Yale pardon and heads to Wyoming to begin life as a ranch hand on a 30 mile square range. He follows Taft era politics toward a fresh start in the West.
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Sen
Yale
Wyoming
Erwin G. Morse
Charles W. Morae
Atlagia
Taft
Morse
Taft New York
New York
High Priest Restoration Ordered In Tibetan Dynastic Edict
A mangled OCR story describes a Tibetan high priest allegedly beheaded and later reincarnated amid imperial edict. The document claims the throne restored the title and wealth while exposing a supposed plot by a rival to seize power. Provisions include returning treasure and proclaiming the hotookatoo restored with artifacts placed on public display.
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Enue
Ugri
Hotapkateo
Lished
Dalal Lami
Dolal Loma
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Alvice
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Chigago
RY .G. Tritapoe
C Court St
Phlacas
Barnnin
Queen Victoria
Denny ‘Lind
Simlar
Jenny Lind
Tad
Barcium
Castle Garden
Chen
Boston Win
Jalngt
Proat
Cuba
Baraun
Jonny Lindner
Inter Barnum
Tom . Thumb
Atlantic
P. T. Barsaum
Bin
Xeronene
Sarah
Gage
Walt
Arthur
Chapman
Denver
Daniel Senator
Renaton Danied
Caavarato
Skeeters
Young, Morse -Now- Cowboy
Gosman
Ky Ho
Tollowskny TR
Kemp
Waulzarll
Bav
Bpraur
WM. C. TU Totneck
Merseli
Dixon's Cash
LaWw. Sahriang
Willard
Guelne
Joan Hersuberger
Coldamhis
Knott
Aden
Chancy
Milla
Bartholomay
Rochester
Wit
EE. Abipley
N. Market
Frederick
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