Site of Paradise Theories Reviewed by Hebrew Standard
The Hebrew Standard surveys many proposed locations for paradise from the north pole to the Indus delta, criticizing harmonization with biblical geography and the mixing of biblical and Babylonian ideas. It notes Babylonian roots for paradise at river mouths and Hebrew shifts to river headwaters, causing geographic confusion.
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Paradise
North Pole
Polynesian Islands
Canaries
Cashmere
Delta
Indus
Arabia
Persia
Mesopotamia
Syria
Palestine
Armenia
Scandinavia
Prussia
Foot of St. Gothard
Switzerland
Persian Gulf
Basque Country and Its People Across Borders
Fragmented travel notes describe the Basque region spanning France and Spain with shared language and culture. It highlights cities such as Hendaye San Sebastian Fontarabia and Pamplona and notes rail links from Paris Madrid and Bordeaux. There is contrast with labor migration and evolving use of Basque in Bilbao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentleman's Magazine
Bay of Biscay
Oleron
Biarritz
Custon
Trun
Hendayue
Fontarabia
San Sebastian
Harnani
Spain
Cartists
Paris
Madrid
Hendaye
Bordeaux
Bayonne
St. Jean Pied de Port
Pugre
St. Palais
Pyrenees
France
Japan
Britain
Italy
United States
Burglary thwarted as Chicago man wounds two attackers
In Austin Tuneday morning a resident, Peter Kimmey of 413 Walput Avenue, repelled burglars with a revolver. One man, Julian Benjamin of Cairo IL, was shot through the left lung and later died awaiting hospital care, while a second suspect was wounded in the leg. Police arrested a barefoot accomplice nearby and two men deny knowing each other. Kimmey’s actions are praised as decisive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Peter Kinmavey
Walput Avenue
Kimmey
Washington Street
Chicago
Mr. Kimmey
Hale
Ginger
Walnut Street
Town Hall
Julian Benjamin
Cairo
Frank Williame
Fortyseventh
Tako Streets
Sudden Marriage Quip Sparks Friday Superstition Talk
A witty exchange from two papers notes a couple’s Friday wedding, with one wife joking that she is not superstitious if Friday suits them. The remark highlights light social banter about luck and marriage timing in early 20th century headlines.
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Cleveland
January Library Additions Highlight New Titles and Series
The January list shows several hooks added to the library catalog, including works by Allen Jas Lane, Auerbach, Bonner, and Howells. Notable items include A Child's History of Spain, The Day of Their Wed, and Modern Industries, plus periodicals such as Information Readers and St Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Jas. Lane
Auerbach
Black Forest
Bonner
Spain
Doones
Stanford
Constantinople
Cragie
John Oliver Hobbes
Carey
Barbaraa Heathcote
Prial
Zebulon Montgomery Pike
Christ
Peprisiest
England
Whales
British Isles
British
N. A
Australagia
Enope
Howells
Sveryding
Clifford
Parker Op
Modern Industries
Norris
Robinson
Max Nordan
Shaga & Brooker
Scotted
Stevenson
Robt
Wea
Lata Shaw
Flora E
Castle Blair
Scudder
Towlinson
TATE
St. Nicholas
Historic furnishings and transit lines tied to city rails
The description lists parquet flooring and antique fixtures, noting access by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, Chicago and Great Western Railway in 24 minutes, and connections via Lake Street Elevated, Metropolitan Elevated, and Madison Street Cable with Cicero and Proviso Electric Road.
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Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Chicago and Great Western Railway
Lake Street
Metropolitan Elevated
Madison Street
Cicero
Proviso
Legal Notice of Mortgage Deed Transfer in River Forest
Miranda McKnight sells chattels to Charles Drechsler for 365.95 with a note of 808.25 due July 1st, 1800, securing by mortgage on beds, dresser, chairs, and rocker. Notice records authorization of attorney Leah Bailey to execute and deliver mortgage papers and power of attorney for the transaction in Cook County Illinois.
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Miranda McKnight
Chas.t Drechsler
Onde Park
Tlneis
Prataines
Lowe
Esac
Minanda B
Mek Nair
Foun EL Bainey
Waet
EB. Bailey
Ana Adso
AL Sarena
Special Assessment Notices For Cicero Midway Park Drainage
Notices warn Cicero residents of a special assessment to fund sewer and house drains along Midway Park from Austin to Franklin avenues Cook County Illinois. The county court will hold a trial hearing beginning August 10 1900 with a defense period for interested parties to appear and present proof or defense.
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Board of Trustees
Cicero
Venonslavenne
Harrison Street
Twelfth Street
Cook County
County Court
A. DL
Asd
Esag
Clair DD. Vallette
K. B. Driggs
Vallette
Tome Avenue
Tlarrivon Street
West Twelfth Street
Hvois
Clair D. Vallette
B. Driggsa
C. Valle Eve
Superior Street
Prairie Avenue
Central Avenue
Ilinois
A. D
Ald
Elog
Wood
Midway Park
Franklin Avenue
Hingis
County Cort
Icero
Midway
Austin Avenue
Geen
Mayie
Gi Usn
Clair Vallette
Harry V2 Wood
Boo. Vallette
Burglary at Horace S White Residence During July Night
Burglars broke into the Washington boulevard home of Attorney Horace S White on July 16 taking 300 dollars in valuables while seven people slept. A female thief in male disguise and the theft of the household watchdog are noted. Mrs White’s jewelry relics were among the most valuable items stolen. Police arrested two tramps for vagrancy. a suspect named Clark was later detained with Callingham in connection to other robberies. Separately Cicero street paving proceeds with several blocks finished. Cedar blocks laid on Chicago avenue to Oak Park. asphalt paving on South Euclid to Madison. brick paving on Willow and Poplar. Garfield Avenue being macadamized.
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Horace S. White
Washington Boulevard
South Grove Avenue
Cicero
Euclid Avenue
Madison Street
Standard Pavement Co
Kenilworth Avenue
Richardson & Young
Vontretore
Woodbine Avenue
Chicago Avenue
Thomas Street
Grove Avenue
Lowa Treat
Rep. Gonway
Chicnzo
Skarlem
Oak Park Avenues
Wilson & Thatcher
Assyrian Paving Co
Ping Avenue
Like Atrest
Willow and Poplar Avenues
Henry Rath
Garfield Avenue
Clyde
Dolese
Death of former U S Senator George W Jones in Dubuque
George W. Jones, oldest surviving ex United States senator, died Wednesday night in Dubuque at age 92. Visitors recall Jones’s health was strong five years ago during a last Austin visit to see friend General Frew Page and T C Scott, an Austin nephew and son. Jones was a noted statesman diplomat and soldier who shaped U S history for decades.
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Cien
George W. Jones
United States
Dubuque
Town
Austin
T. C. Scott
J. W. Doned
Frew Page
Gen. Jones
Page
Gen. Joyce
Maywood Village Officials Schedule Regular Meetings
The President and Clerk will be at Village Hall each Saturday evening for official business. The Pinnace Committee meets on the second and fourth Wednesday nights monthly to handle committee matters including bill auditing. Regular Village Board meetings occur on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.
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Maywood
Charles Wescott
Real Estate Transfers Across Austinville and Surrounding Areas
Real property transfers list numerous parcels in Austinville and nearby townships. Transfers mention many buyers and parcels including lots in Craft's Moss and Ridgeland plus subdivisions like Be Austinville and Beers Township. Names such as Clement, Bennett, Linsley, Andrews, Toland, Hughes, and Fischer appear with various lot numbers and dates from June to September.
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Austinmville
Clement
Prink
Saneah
Bennett
Austinville
Austin
Cole Linsley
Ridgeland
Olson
Ito
Andrews
Beers Township
Tkh
Bas Daly
Tlughes
S. Tran Iy
Owen & M
Mareh Wu
Fischer
Excursionist Tierman Nitzke Severely Injured In Train Accident
Tierman Nitzke an excursionist to Allensheim cemetery was returning to the city with companions when he slipped while jumping on and off a moving train. He lost his left leg and right foot, was taken to Harlem for surgery, then moved to the county hospital. A married Chicago mechanic, his condition is serious but hopes remain due to his hardy constitution. intoxication is reported at the time.
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Tierman Nitzke
Allensheim
Lie
Harlem
Chicago
New 3:10 Express Chicago to New York via Lehigh Valley Route
The new 3:10 Chicago to New York train operates over the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Passengers are promised premium comfort with no extra charge for the enhanced service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Grand Trunk
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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Thomas Mallores
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Mallory
Toam
New York Press
River Forest New Public Hall
River Forest
Water Worka
Ent
Mesars
Caron Bros
KR. A. Schultz & Co
San Francisco
Scoville Institute
Noseial Assessment Department
Waashington St
Sree
Cspreeable
John Dolebe
J. H. Shepard
Washington St
St. Joe and
Benton Harbor
Graham & Morten
City of
Milwaukee
Louisville
Wabash Avenue
Ypijo
Saundays Omy
Michigan
FR Graham
Pres
Venton Uwarbor
Mich
Clcero
Oak Park
Geo. Jones
E.R. Haase
Dearborn
Acenta
Actna Fire Insurance Co
John Welderburn& CO
Washington, D. C
Irels
Clark, Deemer & CO
Broadway
SFL
Rufus King
Wash’n
Phila
Noe Roe
Aket Ek
Chuo
Azaou Herwyny
Lok Ziegler
Tao
Jules
BOA Carrier
Oak
Lanoreusx
Rochwool
Richardson
Hallywood
Bos
Tonga
Arleahs
J Resan
Row Wright
Suburbia Home Mutual Assn
Uly i
Saxton
Wsince
Madison St
Ballard
Mebane
Add
Lot
Adar
Schreiber
Wits
Ae Ly
Boldenweek
Welsh
Amo
Sael
Oxford
la Sane
Hall Chemical CO
West Philadelphia
Pavilion
St. Charles
Gth Avenues
Proviso Land Association
Clark St
Eugene Fishburn
WM. Bt. Hulbert
BR. A. Cummings, H. G Foreman, James Darlow
Trustees
Cigero
Oak Park, Ill
WV. Kimball
S. Conway Bee
A. G. Cone
W. W. Kimball CO
Wabash Ave
Kimball Organs
Emtablissyd 1873
Descrie
Wood Garpet & Parquetry
Grifis
Boston W. Wax
Orava
J. Dunfee & CO
Franklin St
Ghicazo
Kinzie and
Dillon Streets
Ava
H. B. Willson & CO
Attorneys At Law
UB. Pet
Washington, 0. C
U. S
C.a.snow&co
Patent Office
Washington, D.C
Wright & Duvall Bolicitore O
CAN & Trus
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