Double Execution in Hackensack Jail Shocked City
Hackensack New Jersey January 12 two inmates Mira Antoinetta Tolla and Jerry Rom were hanged for murder in the local jail. Tolla killed Joseph Sonta after visiting his home amid disputed motives while Rom shot two others in Los Belehte. Both were condemned after lengthy appeals and Supreme Court rulings. Father Lambert aided them in their final hours.
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Hackensack
N. J
Mira Antoinetta Tolla
Joseph Sonta
Kingsland
Mr. Tolla
Jerry Rom
Los Belehte
Supreme Court
Tolla
Tollae
Santas
Sonta
Mra Tolla
Mra. Tolla
Mra
Sonia
Mr. Sonts
Senta
Bonita
Berte
PF. W. Stam
Tolli
Hie Clent
Hegre Tapley
Rome
Demetrio Donofric
Lodi
N. Jd
Lambert
No Mileage for Army Leads to Fiscal Strain
Washington reports a chronic lack of mileage funds and rising travel costs for officers. Despite economy rules, unit leaders travel under orders and push the year’s mileage expense toward $500,000. Chief paymaster at Governors Island recently paid $4,000 in January mileage bills, with more expected as funds are allotted. Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar touted for coughs and colds by Tallman & Co.
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Washington
Department of the East
Governor's Island
Ant
Kennedy
Tallman & Co
Love Tokens and Trapping the Parson In Curious Tale
A fragmentary Victorian style excerpt discusses love tokens once given on Autrusts day, detailing tiny handkerchiefs edged with lace and gems, their decline after being sold ready made, plus a humorous anecdote about William Morris and a parson trap. It also covers sharks in captivity, their looping swimming patterns, and concludes with a meditation on happiness emphasizing useful occupation and balanced living from Dr. Henry D. Chapin.
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Autrust
Heary D. Chapin
Korean Children In Festive New Year Attire
The text describes Korean children as attractive and playful during New Year celebrations. It notes bright color contrasts in clothing, chalk whitened faces, and hair styled into pigtails, with commentary on color choices and perceived taste from a Western perspective.
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Korea
Cornhill
Look Up When Speaking Elocution Quip Between Clerk and Judge
A humor piece frames a preacher and lawyer banter about speaking height. The elocutionist quotes a preacher saying a lawyer’s voice lasts longer due to posture. The joke pivots on who looks up or down in court and church settings.
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Ming
Disadvantages and Resolve in Early 20th Century Thought
A compact fragment from Women’s Life and Tom Watson's Magazine addressing personal struggle and improvement. It contrasts stinginess with economy, cites humor on timekeeping faith, and notes ancient Colne origins with a quip about resolutions. The tone is practical, exhorting action over complaint.
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Jones
Tom Watson
Sugar tariffs debate on Philippine bill echoes across floor
Representative Fordney of Michigan argued to shield American industry by taxing sugar imports. He cited global per capita consumption and Cuba’s sugar production, urging protection to spur domestic refining and reduce national debt. He warned of Cuba’s growing output and claimed reciprocal benefits would not arise without strong U.S. tariffs.
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Fentney
Mehigan
Serge
Washington
Fordney
Michigan
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Desmaek
Haveli
Asistria
Belgium
Preares
Germany
Netherlands
Spain
United States
Faroen Sng
Iran
Porte
Hawiiian
Aba
Cuba
Friends
Bili
Boy Kills Son of Mr and Mrs Murphy in Derry
Pawn of misread report states a 11 year old boy in Murphy's family was fatally shot in Lake while a revolver discharged. The incident occurred after the child attempted to hand the weapon to his uncle during an evening gathering. The boy died instantly from the wound. Mr Murphy, formerly manager of the Grand Reale Lumber Co, is described as the father.
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Murphy
Derry
Pilin City
Merphy
Grand Reale Lomber Company
Elk City Townsite Land Patent Petition Filed
Seventy five residents yesterday filed application before Lewiston land office for a forty two acre townsite land patent in Elk City. The petition lists all members representing the town committee and seeks final proof on the land.
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Elk City
Peginier
Lewiston Land Office
Lewiston Tribune Summary of Kirk City Settlement
The Lewiston Tribune notes Kirk City, settled in 1864, as the second oldest town in northern Idaho. After 42 years of mining, residents lack title to the land. An area of 1858 acres is platted, avoiding miner land, with no mayor, filings done via Probate Judge Jaques, and plans for a permanent town and incorporation when population allows.
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Dem
Kirk City
Lewtown
Idaho
Jaques
Lewistone Tribune
Big land deal boosts irrigation acreage near Kennewick
A vast real estate transaction on the Columbia River near Kennewick involves about 10,000 acres acquired for irrigation and cultivation. W. W. Tintler of Seattle represents the buyers, with plans to improve land access via a new irrigation ditch and broader cultivation prospects tied to the Seattle-Portland railroad corridor. Additional negotiations reportedly include securing another life tran of land tied to the property purchased Friday.
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Diet Boon
Cohmtin River
Kennewlek
Seattle-Portland
Kennewick
W. W. Tintler
Seattle
Norway Chooses King Over an American Boss
The article notes Norway's decision to elect a king rather than pursue an American business leader, highlighting the royal choice over foreign corporate leadership. The piece contrasts monarchic tradition with potential American influence in their governance.
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