Fitzgerald and a Brave Band in Central American Action
A tale of the American adventurer Fitzgerald in 1847 Tegucigalpa and Puerto Cortez exploits. He led 3,000 men against a Honduran stronghold, attempted to recapture Puerto Cortez, and displayed daring with fellow adventurers including Col. Does new major general and Locomotive Chief Christmas. The siege ended with retreat and capture of key towns as Fitzgerald's reckless brilliance defined a brief but storied career.
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William A. Fitzaie
Kitemala
W Godfrey HunoOver, Jr
United States
Ag Daredevil
Dumas
Titzzerntd
D Pennypuacker
Cautemaln
Aeds
Doula
Fitzgerald
Emeric
Puerto Cur
Owen
Adawnes
Realees
Puerto Cortemer
Poe
Lee Christ- Was
Polee
Tegucigalpa
Tfonduras
Christmas
Crald
Amuerio Cortez
Christnas Omin
Don
Visimus
Fearwa
Pedro
Fragmentary Notes On Law Practice In NoHoos Tone
Fragmentary OCR reads as narrative on legal practice and a notable Ohio bar figure Hess. It hints at a suit involving a plaintiff and defense team, and a confrontation that exposed weaknesses in the case.
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Jean
William Ale
Idee
Stine
Kinley
Titiff
Sura Age
Uduself
Hess
Youngster Defies Chastisement With Acknowledged Thanks
A Washington Post report describes a spirited young boy, just beyond kilts, who endures a stern beating from his grandfather yet responds with a calm and defiant, "Thank you grandpa." The tale highlights perseverance and stubborn bravery in a children’s stand against discipline.
The Fool Question Haunts Public Speakers in New York
A renowned New York speaker recalls stage fright fading but notes a single enemy in meetings. A fool who shouts irrelevant questions disrupts discourse and confuses the speaker, despite the audience often silencing such interruptions.
Finger Bowls and Jacobite Toasts in Royal Etiquette
The piece notes the historic penalty of being denied a finger bowl when meeting English royalty. It traces finger bowls to antiquarian lore dating back to the time of the pretender and explains how Jacobites once raised glasses over the finger bowl to toast the king over the water, implying the removal of explicit royal references.
His Business. La Monti and La Aroyne Dialogue
Dialogue excerpt shows La Monti recounting a call to a man nicknamed Rubbers who did not object, and La Aroyne noting the man works in a Turkish bath. The exchange hints at a humorous or sly business context within the scene.
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la Monti
la Aroyne
Inventions and Studies Highlighted Across Sciences
The Berlin Zossen experimental railway tests a smoke-duct device for locomotives while corkwood casks promise heat and cold protection for transported goods. Gutta percha production expands from the Amazon, and Louis Kauffield reveals tough new glass. Prof Wright notes Siberian museums boosting anthropology.
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Berlin-Zossen
E. Hospitalier
Algeria
Ancient Monopolies Trusts and Mergers Through History
The piece traces the long history of monopolies from ancient monarchs cornering foodstuffs in Assyria to Roman tax farming and medieval guilds and Venetian shipping. It notes how monopolies arose for protection, control, or favors, concluding with the rise of powerful maritime trusts in Venice and its doge ruled system.
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League of the
Adriatic
Venice
Palestine
Council of Ten
Excessive Smoking By Women Triggers Station Ban
A Richmond Virginia station master posted orders forbidding women to smoke in the waiting room. A maid was frequently sent to the cigar stand for cigarettes, and the practice grew so rapidly in the women’s lounge that railroad authorities enacted the unusual restriction.
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Thes
Richmond, Va
Iaion
Butterflies Eaten by Australian Aboriginals Described
The article notes millions of butterflies are consumed annually by Australian aborigines. Insects swarm on Bugong mountain rocks and are trapped by smoldering damp wood fires to suffocate them. They are collected, baked, wings removed, and pressed into cakes.
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Australia
Bugong
Slippery Morning Sparks Debate Over Falls Preference
On a slick morning the question arises whether enjoying others slipping is acceptable. The remark signals discomfort with harmful curiosity and calls for respectful reactions to risky conditions.
Unequal Men on Basis Doctrine Dominates Coal Case
Philadelphia February 11 The United Mine Workers of America faced sharp scrutiny at the anthracite coal commission as nonunion advocates led by John T. Leohan pressed their demand for livelihood choice without union coercion. Lawyers for Delaware and Hudson Hillside Coal and Iron argued socialism under the union lowers earnings and limits freedom to work, while industry counsel urged focus on employers and safety.
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Philadelphia
United Mine Workers of America
Anthracite Coal Commission
John T. Leoaban
Lenahan
James 8. Torry
Coounsel
Delaware & Hudson Company
Torrey
Everett Warren
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Warren
The Lillie Jury Names Cassidy Farmers and Residents
The Lillie jury list includes Carlisle farmer Joseph Hilger George Buhler John Aden John W Winters Wall J Johnson Byron R Beaver John W Thompson Robinson McCray Willis H Birth Ami G Pool James L Dewey and other local farmers.
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Carlisle
Joseph Hilger
George Buhrer
John Aden
John W. Winters
Wall
J. Johnson
Byron
R. Beaver
John W. Thompson
Robinson McCray
Willis H. Birth
Ami G Pool
James L. Dewey
Jury Secured to Try Lena M. Lillie Murder Case
In David City Nebraska on February 14 a panel of 131 jurors and talesmen was selected to try Mrs Lena M Lillie for the murder of her husband Harvey Lillie on October 24 1902. The all farmer jury was accompanied by the defendant’s relatives and Sam Gillie the murdered man’s brother. The defendant appeared cheerful and prepared for trial.
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David City
Neb
State of
Nebraska
Lena M. Lillie
Harvey Lillie
Details of crime scene and testimonies from Lillie murder case
The account lists room positions in the Lillie residence and nearby locations, noting where Mrs. Lillie and the burglar stood during the morning of the murder. It describes bullet paths from the window to the barn, and the recovered bullet matching the head wound timeline.
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Lillie
Edna
May Lillie
Miss Dawson
Miss Fricke
Miss Ficke
County Attorney cites 1908 Lillie family murder scene
Evans describes the October 294 1908 scene at the Lillie home and Mrs Lillie remarks dying man and missing wallet with over 300 dollars. She searches pockets and bureau drawers while police arrive and consider a robbery. The narrative notes bedroom positions and actions of Dr Stewart and Mrs Lillie.
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Bureau
Fire on USS New York Cabin Sparks Alarm
A blaze broke out last night in the New Yorks cabin of Paymaster Ball while the battleship lay in the stream under orders to sail for Wonders. It is believed a cigarette dropped into a paper basket started the fire, causing considerable damage but not delaying fleet sailing today.
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San Francisco
New York
Russian teacher in New York commits suicide over socialistic ideas
Salomeo Molkeeleison, a educated Russian who served five years in Siberia, killed himself in his East Side room after socialistic troubles. Once a teacher in Russia, his English hindered work in a sweatshop here, where he struggled to earn a living. Friends say he was not a nihilist but had championed socialism due to the class he faced in this country.
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New York
Salomeo Molkeeleison
Siberia
East Side
Russia
Europe
Finnish relief aide visits Washington seeking transport aid
Dr. C J Sorenson surgeon in chief of the Northern Michigan general relief hospital and chair of the national Finland center relief association arrives to confer with Senators Burrows Alger and Nelson on famine relief for Finland. The talks focus on securing ocean transport for grain and flour shipments to the famine stricken population.
Nez Perces Chiefs Meet President in Washington Visit
A delegation led by Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces visited the president in Washington. Other attendees included Chief Ahlaka Peyoptalikt and Andrew Whitman of the Colville reservation, Jesse Sirk of Oregon, and Seneca Andrew Jobo. Gen. Edward Wood and Col. H L Scott accompanied the delegation.
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Washinon
Joseph
Nez Perces
Prominent Nebraskan narrowly escapes bull attack
Humboldt Nebraska February 14 C M Sooke a farmer northwest of town faced a Jersey bull that charged from behind and knocked him down. His daughter rushed to help, wielded a club, and saved her father by driving the enraged animal away from him.
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Humboldt
Neb
C. M. Sooke
Bhood
Gold Strike Reported Near Torres Mountains Arizona
Douglas reports a fabulous gold strike forty miles from the terminus of the WNacoham railroad. More than twenty expeditions have departed from Douglas since Monday for the site. Ore samples show two to three thousand ounces of gold per ton. The surrounding district is opened to locating claims.
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Juesan
Ariz
Newa
Douglas
Torres Mountains
Wnacoham
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Hastings
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Rulo
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West Point
A. L. Krouse
Breemer
Joe Fleming
E. F. Taylor
Boston
Arlington Telephone Company
Arlington
Young Men's Christiano Association
Beatrice
Bailey
Association
W. S Jones
Jones & Campbell General
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Keith Couvety
Yutan
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Woodman Ciccle
Fremont
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Omaha
John Tuma
Dorchester
Hvioghe Tumas
Otto L. Gibson
Hemmingford
Blackfoot
Ida
Mr. Gibson
Argo Starch
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Starch Trust
Hansen & Bernhard
Shelton
Calaboose
Rior
Mitchell
Jobo Kerma
Schuyler
Oscar Soglum
Ceresco
Elkhorn
Suglum
Lincoln
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
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Falls City
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Francis Stump
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Washington
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