Lieutenant and Norah Desmond Wedding Overture
Lieutenant Robert Emmett Kavanaugh faces court martial after aiding a prisoner’s escape while awaiting Norah Desmond in Florida. A side story follows Private James Spencer, who defends a comrade, earns a pardon, and later marries in Chicago with Captain Kavanaugh’s support.
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Chicago
Florida
Frankinn
Norah
Desmond
Bob Emmett
Norah Desmond
Bob
Leutenant
Baine
Frank
Muggs
Winfield Scott
Robert Emmett Kavanaugh
Bob Kavanaugh
Percy Lanyard
Artillery Corps
Kavanaugh
Lanyard
Fort Sherman
Spencer
James Spencer
Pingay Purchase
Jack Bacon
Keavanaugh
Jack
Lan
Bacgon
Sprindner
Norah ‘Desmond
Robert Emmett ‘Kavanaugh
Jack" Bacon
Norah ‘Deamond
Eda
Tly
Ely
Bell
Ithe
Urang
Halsted Street
Polly
Jim
Mavanaugh
Fort Grady
Chicago Record-Herald
Escape From Garden Chase in Indianapolis Office Scene
An Indianapolis telephone line repairman describes a perilous escape while tracing a fault between the main office and the Children's Hospital. He climbed a tree to avoid two lunatics, one armed with a pruning knife, as guards and hospital staff eventually subdued the assailants after contacting the insane hospital for help.
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Ipisasaat Sa
Tto Sehiim
Heswie
Ingane
Indianapolis
Aia
Imaginary Portraits of Soldiers From East to West
The author contrasts British and Japanese soldiers through anecdotal observations from the early 20th century. He notes gentleness and aesthetic tastes among Japanese troops, mentions iris garden outings, mild tea, and fan use in China 1900, and contrasts uniforms and social attention between the Mikado’s forces and King Edward’s troops. He remarks on looting aesthetics and differences in civilian interest, including sailors abroad.
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Tommy Atkins
China
Edward
Vegetation Recovery After Krakatoa Eruptions
Scientists describe plant recolonization on Krakatoa and nearby West Indian islands. Dr. Treub finds ferns predate flowering plants, with algae layers aiding germination. Prof. Penzig notes sixty two plant species after eleven years, including wind, water, and avian dispersal.
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West Indies
Flett
Anderson
St. Vincent
Martinique
Treub
Penzig
Krakatoa
London Post
Istand
Treuch
Chicago News Describes Photograph Car Behind Presidential Train
A tall reporter asks about a photo car attached to the presidential train. A train hand confirms the car contains pictures of all the big families in the West.
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Chicago News
New Omnidan Motor Makes London Debut
A new Omnidan motor omnibus arrives in London, promoted for speed reliability and comfort. Early tests praise its smooth ride and performance, labeling it the most economical option among recent imports.
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London
The American Flag Poem by Joseph Rodman Drake
A period era poem extols the flag as symbol of liberty and courage. The speaker invokes the earth and sky to honor the banner and troops, describing its glow in battle and the hope it represents for the nation.
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Joseph Rodman Drake
Woolen Garments Better for Athletes and Heat Regulation
The Hartford Times argues woolen undergarments are superior to linen or cotton for hygiene and comfort. Wool’s nonconductivity and moisture permeability aid heat dispersion, keeping the body cooler in heat and protecting against cold and dampness during vigorous exercise.
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England
Hartford
Arizona goat farming tale of Collins and aging mines
John Collins describes buying Griebe mines near Tucson after inheritance from relatives and starting a goat operation. He details crossing goats with Angoras, meat and milk uses, and plans to condense milk for medicine, with goats thriving on sparse forage and without stables.
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John Collins
Arizona
Harry ‘McCormick
Griebe
St. Anne
Cuba
Philippines
United States
China
Mr. Collins
Washington Star
Tucson
One Wellington Compliment From Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria praised the Duke of Wellington as “one Wellington” and noted his boots. A damp Windsor Castle visit prompted the duke to boast his Wellington footwear. The queen doubted there being such a pair of Wellingtons and replied with a witty retort.
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Wellington
Duke of Wellington
Victoria
Windsor Castle
Doctor Porter Diagnoses Measles After Child's Illness
A farmer warns Doctor Porter about a sick boy at his door. The physician immediately identifies a severe cold as measles, asking the mother if she knew the term. The hesitant mother confesses neither she nor her husband knew how to spell measles and jokes about ignorance.
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Rhe
Myles Oe
Rhee
Fate of a Coward and a Kiss in Philadelphia Bulletin
Fragmentary OCR yields a brief that mentions a character fleeing temptation and a kiss scene. It references the Philadelphia Bulletin and a tense exchange where a woman resists and forgives, with indeterminate framing and unclear pronouns. The readable bits imply a moral moment and a newspaper snippet style.
Shah of Persia Praises English Police and Dismisses Climate
Extracts from the Shah of Pers ia's diary describe admiration for London police as cultured and incorruptible, noting rare instances of alacrity to preserve public peace. He ridicules English climate, mocks Welsh and French comparisons, and oddly comments on English women's charms with satirical prejudice.
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Persia
England
London
United States
Shah
Britain
Daring Cyclist Schreyer Demonstrates Death-Defying Stunt
A touring daredevil cyclist Schreyer risks death to thrill crowds. He rides a lattice chute then dismounts and dives into three feet of water, claiming the stunt is safe and cool headed. A $1,000 prize awaits any wheelman who matches the feat, performed at two miles per minute off the chute end.
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Schreyer
Elijah Lincoln Aims From Indiana to Union Service
A transcription notes Elijah Lincoln born Sept 17 1832 in Muskingum County Ohio. He moved to Fort Branch Indiana as a child, left New Orleans due to slavery, later joined the Fifty eighth Indiana regiment in the Union army serving three years.
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Bivatille
Ind
Lincoln
Muskingum County
Ohio
Fort On
Elijah
New Orleans
Abe
Robinson
Ill
South
Springfield
Indiana
Lincoln City
Colorado
Princeton
Fifty
Elijah Linecoln
Cannon Seed Planting by Nasmyth Behind Scottish Scenery
Landscape painter Nasmyth devised a method using cannon fire to plant tree seeds on a rocky estate once scarred by a crag. Canisters loaded with seeds blasted from the cannon, scattering seed into crevices, allowing nature to grow forests over the years. Nasmyth’s son James, the Scottish astronomer, also repeated the experiment successfully.
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Nasmyth
Duke of Athol
James
Isata
Unclear text fragment on books and buyers
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Loe and light-weight books with many titles and buyers. The readable lines reference presses, book-work, and an Aber location, but details are disjoint and unclear.
Women Are Forbidden of the Authorities
Fragments suggest a discussion about restrictions on women's rights or roles amid unclear context. The readable parts reference authorities and a number that may indicate a statute or age limit, but specifics are missing.
Bread and corn debates spark county talk and outside ideas
In a rural county a long discussion on corn bread and breadmaking reveals worries about health, mills, and ground meal. References touch on water use, transportation poles, and local life while noting figures like Meta and a missionary presence shaping community views.
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Paris
Chicago
Virginia
Ces
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Sphiladelphia Bulletin
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Gervantas
Milaulet
Telegesph
Pune
Telles
Filands
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