Tramp Tales Reveal Appetite BIH and His Partner
A colorful reminiscence from New Orleans Times-Democrat recounts a planter’s encounter with two hobos, one known as Appetite BIH and his jail-bound partnerWilliam Sparks. The piece describes their cipher trail method across the country, a suspicious meeting in Houston, and reflections on tramp life.
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William Sparks
Sparks
Ilia
Trollo
Cincinnati
Cincinnat
Bill
Houston
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Foreign tensions fuel chaotic Pekin dispatches
Shanghai reports and telegraph outages amid the Boxers and German minister Ketteler while rumors of a massacre and Chinese troop movements circulate. A Manila dispatch cites Ninth U.S. Regiment bound for China. Washington remains mum on orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yim
Baron von Ketteler
Luister
Eipg
Pekin
Sheng
Ten Tsia
Tung Fuh Siang
Valles
Burton von Kettlers
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Tung Chau
Tien Tala
Shanhhai
Tung
Tne
Manila
Ninth
United States
China
Washington
National League Standings and Pennant Race Update
Baseball records show the National League standings and pennant race progress. The brief notes matchups include Philadelphia versus New York, Brooklyn against Boston and Chicago, with Pittsburg noted in two innings and other early season games. The record mentions St Louis visiting Chicago and Pittsburgh games, reflecting early season schedule details.
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Pitpore
New York
Ph’ Foston
Brooklyn
V. Bosburg
Chicago
F. Pitts
CIA
Janati
St. Louis
Chicazothicage
Pittsburg
Tender Heart Tale of Lord Lawrence and Child
An odd piece recounts Lord Lawrence soothing a crying infant aboard a ship. The general, famed for India service, is seen as a nurse to the child, drawing surprised glances from fellow passengers. The scene centers on the tender moments of a powerful figure in a rare domestic glimpse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satsota
Laweena
Pnidia
Lord Lawrence
Ode to the Noble Heart and Mind of the Gallant Man
A poem praising the courageous yet unfallen spirit of the man who fights and may fail. It contrasts worldly applause with noble endurance, declaring that true heroism lies in steadfast right conduct and unyielding will despite defeat. Paun Lawresce Donnar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Earth
Tlee
Samvart
Pey
How to Cure a Sprain and Digestive Ailments Ad
Distressed by a sprain, F A Babcock of Eric, Pa. touts Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as a cure after initial misdiagnosis. A South American Nervine Tonic promises stomach relief, sold by local druggists in Frederick, Md. Harper Whiskey ads claim health benefits.
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Drageigt
F. A. Babcock
Eric
Albert Pearce
Druczist
S. Schley && Bro
Prageists
Frederick, Md
Harper Whiker
Harper
C.N Baner
Frederick
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Tramp
Piatier
Cours
Aiusig
Fesoe
Suly
Eer
Lin Pleeemes
Cincionati
Gertrude
Tommy
Tomms
Gertrmie
Mistorian Ridpath
John Clark Ridpath
Presbyterian Hospital
Washington Co
Albert L. Pearre
Lawri
Iadak & We
Anaver
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Fierce
Vy Murdock
Taylor St
Topeka
Kansas
Tam
Akers
Pierce
Bette Soha
Tutt
DR. James
LaFrance
J. Biser
Anna Giering
Mai
Baltimore ST
Baltimore, MD
J. L. Kervand
Ergraver
Pennsylvania Ave
B.C
Fizdir
Keeley Cure
Keeley Institute
N. Capitol
Washington, D.C
District of
Columbda
Maryland
Peviny
Fithisn
Neanotheue
YO Beerhison
P.S
George A. Gilbert
North Markat Street
SeKrast
The
Buffalo’ S Liquor Department
Catrel
Wheatland
Old M & M
Overholt
Peacock
Paul Jones
Sherwood
Wilson
Marsland Kye
Jibson
G. O. Taylor
L W Harper
Dumbarton
Altamont
Allerton
Jas
WM. S. Fuer & CO
Izaak Walton
Jesus
Central Hardware CO
Robert L. Patterson
Scares Vraek
Jesse Maroen
Charies
Baltimors
Carly
Carty’s Furniture Store
E. Patrick St
Fred'k, Md
Clothiers
Tailors
B. H. Blackston & Son
North Market Street
JAS. E. Walker & CO
B. Rosenour & Sons
Rapids
W. H. B. Etchison
Market St
Telephone
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