Polar balloon attempt to reach North Pole details
A Danish steamer report from September 30 details a balloon expedition led by Professor S A re to reach the North Pole. A cross and box of papers were found with remains near Labrador, but the fate of Andre and the balloon crew remains unresolved amid mixed confirmations and unidentified notes.
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Anite
Labratter
Ter
Inga
Dor
Cape Muy
Labrador
Andre
Chatker
Chalkers
Kite
Peary
Greenland
A. Re
Danesma
Spitzbergen
Professor Wan
Strindberg
Fraenkel
Batic
King
North Pole
Vardos
Norway
Antro
Mey
Farmer Ira Evans Ends Life Over Delusions
In Chenango County New York Ira Evans fifty four a farmer feared he could not control maniacal impulses. He left for a hospital plan but hanged himself reaching home after warning his family of an imminent commitment. His body was found with a rope around his neck.
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N.Y
Ira H. i
Chenango County
Hvans
Suet
Evans
Murder Plot Surrounds Carmack Slaying in Nashville
Reports from Nashville on November 13 describe tense excitement after the killing of ex Senator Eicard W. Carmack by Rodis Cooper, son of Colonel Duncan B. Cooper. Friends claim a conspiracy ties high authority figures to the assassination as Carmack left his boarding house.
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Carmack
Nashville
Arcussa
Eicard W. m
Rodis Cooper
Duncan B.cooper
Goopete
Tenhegsee
Coopers
Alaway
Patterson
Monument Unveiled for Pa Troops at Fredericksburg
A monument honoring General Andrew Atkinson Humphreys and Pennsylvania troops who fought at Fredericksburg was unveiled in the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. Attending were President George Baer of the Fredericksburg memorial commission, Governor Edwin S. Stuart, Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, and about 1500 Pennsylvanians. Letitia Humphreys unveiled the monument, and Colonel A. H. McClure of Philadelphia delivered the oration.
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Penna
Humphreys
Fredericksburg
Frederickaburg
Andrew Atkinson Humphreys
Pennsylvania
Aities
Fredericksburg National Cemetery
George F. Beer
Reading Railroad
Baer
Robert W. Hunter
Swansen
Virginia
JT. Goolrick
Stuart
Letitia Humphreys
Robert S Oliver
United States
Philadelphia
Taft Brother May Face Ohio Senate Seat
Taft brother Charles P Taft admitted he would not refuse a seat in the Ohio Senate vacancy created by Joseph B Foraker's retirement His admission supports reports that the state Republican organization is pressing him to Washington He may take the office himself or name a candidate
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Taft
Ohio
Cincinnati
Charles P. Taft
Senate
Joseph BR. Foraker
State Republican Organization
Washington
Ft Im
May resent the snub to Gompers in White House dinner
Denver reports President Roosevelt invited Samuel Gompers and other AFL leaders to a legislative dinner at the White House. John Mitchell Daniel Keefe and James Duncan, three AFL executive council members, plan to decline the invitations, saying labor matters should be handled through the AFL. The decision followed a perceived slight to Gompers and federation officials at the convention. Separately, Russia recalls minister Hartwig from Teheran amid tense relations with Persia.
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Denver
Colo
Roosevelt
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
Daniel J. Keefe
James Duncan
White House
Executive Council
Gompers
Federation
Negro boy Solomon Reilly convicted for murder in Savannah
Solomon Reilly, a ten year old African American, was found guilty of murdering Mrs. Wilbur Torrence in Savannah Georgia and sentenced to life imprisonment. John Irby, another Black man, was convicted in Spartanburg District of attempted criminal assault on Miss Leila Dempsey and sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary. A brief note mentions a severe operation.
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Solomon Reilly
Wilbur Torrence
Savannah
John Irby
Spartansburg
D. C
Leila Dempsey
Ey Te Mente
Lawyer Harvey Watterson Falls to Death From Wall Street Window
New York November 12 Harvey Watterson a young lawyer and son of Henry Watterson editor of the Courier Journal died after apparently losing footing and plunging 110 feet from a nineteenth floor office window at 37 Wall Street. His hat and overcoat remained on his desk suggesting a sudden fall. He was 30 years old and married. The firm Wing Russell and Watterson reported no financial trouble and described his death as accidental.
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New York
Harvey W. Watterson
Henry Watterson
Longstile Courier Journal
Wall Street
Watterson
Todeath
Wing
Russell & Watterton
Agen
Watter
Foreman Clarence Leid Murdered Near Blairstown N J
Clarence Leid a DL&W foreman was killed at a remote camp near Blairstown New Jersey by an Italian worker. Leid had warned the man for loafing, was struck and beaten with a club, and the killer is in Blairstown custody under guard amid fear of worker unrest. Leid resided in Harrisburg Pennsylvania with a brother William Leid, a director in Hazleton.
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Clarence Leid
Blairstown
N. J
Phillipsburg
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Rathona
Lela
McFarland & Company
Erie Brewers Sue for Damages Over Campaign Charge
The Erie Brewing Company sues three Local Option Club officers in Erie County for 5000 damages claiming a circular alleging the brewery's involvement in a corruption fund during the recent campaign is false. The suit asserts the literature was circulated in Erle county and that the charge is untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Erie Brewing Company
Sait
Erle
Erle County
How to Cure a Cold and a Trusted Remedy Claim
A dubious advert claims a universal cold cure from Pine years of use and a world wide reputation for a remarkable cure. It describes a medicine with narcotic elements and secrecy, promotes fast relief and restoring health, and lists Torrey's Hatmacy as a source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mery
Draper Gasat Tackles Pennsylvanias Great On Gridiron
Pennsylvania lineman Draper Gasat hailed as one of the greatest tackles by era observers. Early season notes say he planned to play despite academic duties and injury setbacks, with gloom over team prospects after a key loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Bie
Carlisle Indians Game: Noted Players Shine in Fast, Aggressive Play
A fragment describes a game against the Carlisle Indians highlighting thin attacking and brilliant players. It credits Walter Camp's earlier pick and notes a fast defensive fold, with players like Denper who relentlessly pursue the ball, recover fumbles, and disrupt formations.
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Carlisle Indians
Walter Camp
Denper
Rannier
Detroit's Long Foot Race Seven Day Contest
Detroit prepares for a seven day go as you please foot race starting December 7 at the Light Guard armory. Contestants endure ten hours daily after the first day, aiming to break the ten year Detroit record. notable entrants include Pat Dineen and J H Prouty who are famed for endurance.
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Detroit
Light Guard Armory
Pat Dineen
J. H. Prouty
Keene's Horses Earned 281965 in Season
Keene's stable won 47 races, placed 35 second and 30 third, accruing 281965 in stakes and purses. A prior year record of 402000 was set by Keane. Upcoming plans include training under Fitzsimmons pupil Bob Roller to pursue heavyweight glory.
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Keene
Janos R. Keene
James Rowe
Mr. Keane
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tod Fitzsimmons
Ife
Dr. B. F. Holler
Seattle
Frank Goteh
Fitz Simmond
Roller
Famous Stallion Adam Sold Abroad for 58000
A cablegram from France reports that the stallion Adam, owned by Millstream stud farm partner Andrew Miller, has been sold in France for $58,000. The stallion was imported three years ago at a cost of $65,000. Twenty three brood mares sent abroad realized $29,400.
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France
Andrew Miller
Millstream Stud Farm
Adam
Incoming Sport Events From North America and Europe
Canada plans a curling team to Scotland in January. Middies may row Corbell at Annapolis. Boston to host candle pin bowling in May. Ottawa ice racing season January 12 to 24 offers 12000 dollars to the winning horses. Secretary Gochor calls a meeting of the board in New York on December 1. Northern yachtsmen seek southern representation for the International match to be sailed next September off Marblehead Mang. Three yachts from Germany and three from the United States will compete.
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Canada
Scotland
Corbell
Annapo
Boston
Ottawa
Gochor
New York
Marblehead
Mang
Germany
The Rehearsal Dinner Plan Goes Awry at Brabrook's Quarters
Gerald Brabrook plans an informal dinner for five ghosts with Madeline Gaylord as guest helper. A rehearsal misfires when Madeline arrives early and mistakes the date, forcing Gerald to improvise a late chef-arranged meal while keeping calm. He ultimately reveals his affection, leading to a hopeful engagement moment as the night ends with a kiss and upcoming plans.
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Gerald Brabrook
Aravely
Madeline Gaylord
Brabrook
Gerald
Kim
Fta
Bribrook
Gorall
Thyetna
Jeft
Madeline
Alver
Miss Gaylord
Gierald
Gerald Boglly
Fragmented Census Notes From Frederick Area Real Estate Survey
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous properties near Frederick, including 480 acre farms, 133 acre farms near Frederick, varied farm counts around Jefferson and Brunswick, and multiple brick and frame houses on streets such as South Street Patrick Street Telegraph Street Seventh Street Fifth Street. It mentions bank buildings and bath houses in a late nineteenth century style.
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Frederick
Jefferson
Ache Fara
Brunswick
Conint
Brederick
Breet
Dill
Telegraph Street
Seventh Street
Fifth Street
Gentisl Bank Builldtan
Predeskt
Bath Shomes
Eprl
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Eben
Foraker
Mitchell
Russia
Peralta
St. Petersburg
M. Hartwig
Persia
Teheran
Ugeotnee
Raat Gee
Tia
Harvay W. Wattersea
Suifding
Rediater
Foreman
Erie Brewers
Draper Gasat Tackle
Dextem Drapen
Penn
Martha Cobb Seaford
Aberiein
Pearre
Bucklen
Lt Nas
Dil” Raye
Wardy
East Wilton
Maine
Pearte
Tritapoe & Tyson
Blazer Q. Tartaros
G. Wanixo
Traox Real Estate
rpHomas & Motter
Offige
North Market Street
Gforce L. Cramer
BONS
Diwly
Loui Eisenhauer
AGLES
Landia
M. Rr. Jr
U. A.M
P.O
M. W
Bhoex
Mober’s
Aries Street
D. Mantz
Bichy
Market Bt
Broderick, Md
Tong
Forth Market Etraeet
Anelidiy
D. H. BE
Peterman
W. Frenkiin Street
Baltimore
Ayttinnery
C. Crum
Patrick Street
Frederick, Md
Frederick County
Marzsdy
Coukty Tad
Bret
Dorion
Thorson
Epsrimers & Ohio Railroad
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