Treasure Shadow at Moravia Rathaus Tales
A Moravia town tale claims a ho Jen treasure hidden during the thirty years war inside the Rathaus. The ancient tower was demolished as unsafe and a hollow stone held a document about funds bricked up. The council plans to recreate the shadow by building a scaffold to locate the spot amid town bets and speculation about a workman's ruse.
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Ho Jen
Edgar Allan Poe
Chonberg
Moravia
Vienna
Wireless transmission experiment lights 4000 lamps in Omaha show
A wireless transmission test lit 4,000 lamps for four hours at an Omaha electrical show. The feat unsettles electric light stockholders while pleasing municipalities that rejected street lighting ventures.
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Omaha
Aviation parade sparks nuisance complaint in Los Angeles
A complaint to the Citi zen of Los Angeles argues that balloon sand and debris from aviation activity saturate lawns and freshly painted flats, not the city refuse bins. The piece cites a New York law defining first degree murder for a killing done with depraved indifference, noting its alignment with the case's framing.
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Los Angeles
New York
Beauty and brains in balance say Boston women
Boston women debate if beauty and brains go together noting ancient history supports the idea. The Greeks are praised for art philosophy and physical grace, arguing beauty and brains are natural partners as sure as pork and beans.
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Boston
Invention and Countermeasures Stir Uncertain Seas
The article notes torpedo boats and destroyers in warfare and credits Japan with devising an airship destroyer. It emphasizes how invention against invention keeps the world on edge about future developments in aerial combat.
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Japan
Man who survived barrel plunge dies from cold
A man who shot the Niagara rapids five times and rode the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel died of a cold contracted from sitting in a draught. The death is described as grim irony of fate.
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Niagira
Horseshoe Falls
Poison in parks risks to children and animals
The text warns that dispersing poison in places including parks is dangerous and often illegal because small children and animals can easily reach it. It emphasizes safety and the need for secluded placement to prevent harm.
Feathers in the Tail Not Reduced on Gold Coinage
The article notes the national administration aims for financial economies but will not trim the eagle’s tail on the gold coinage, preserving a celebrated image.
Countess of Granard Faces Doorway Dilemma with Royal Box
An awkward moment as the Countess of Granard cannot pass her large sky-piece through the royal box doorway to greet the Prince of Wales. The incident highlights a comical clash between aristocratic display and restrictive space at a royal event.
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Countess of
Import Hair From China Baffles Style Critics
A remark notes that much hair for elaborate women’s coiffures is imported from China and questions how it matches the popular “rats” trend, implying a clash between origin and fashion.
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China
Dyspepsia of the brain? Doctor’s curious claim raised
A Washington doctor dubs a condition dyspepsia of the brain and mocks asks how rich a man must be to afford such a complaint, sparking puzzled comment on medical vanity and expense.
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Washington
Ierse
Walking delegate confronts nonunion cabbies at funeral seats
A walking delegate ejects two non union cabbies from seating during a funeral, prompting debate on whether such action supports or harms organized labor.
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Organized Labor
Cornell Student Marries His Step Mother
A Cornell University student has married his step mother drawing attention to campus life and evolving social norms. The unusual union highlights debates over tradition and modern relationships on a prominent college campus.
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Cornell
Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
An article revisits the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence, detailing Richard Henry Lee's June resolution, Jefferson's role as drafter, the Virginia delegation, and the Savannah to Philadelphia journey of ideas. It notes Mrs. Lee’s illness guiding Jefferson’s selection, the June 7 motion, the July 1 to 4 debates, and the August 2 signing, with Carrollton’s note and the Liberty Bell origin.
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Carroll
John
Samuel Adams
Richard Henry
Francis L. Lee
Jefferson
Edward Rutledge
South Carolina
James Smith
Pennsylvania
John Hancock
Phil Livingston
Robert Treat Paine
Thomas Heyward
John Morton
Charles
Philadelphia
Richard Henry Lee
Thomas Jefferson
Committee On Independence
Lee
Virginia
Great Britain
Congress
England
South
John Adams
Massachusetts
Journal of Congress
Valley of the Potomac
Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
Robert Livingston
R. H. Lee
Adams
London
Charles Carroll
Maryland
Carrollton
Department of Sé
Washington
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Richard
Henry
Independence Bell
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