Fraud tale of Rowell wealth seeker unfolds in Spokane
A Spokane report details a claimed fortune of 54 million tied to Thomas Rowell who traveled from Lewiston to Spokane with friends and a dubious society. Reports cite his borrowing from locals, plans to claim vast estates, and pursuit by police as investigators track his alleged links to an inheritance scheme and a duke’s legacy.
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Rowel
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Washington
Tiatian
Elaine Wie
Thaliin Etn
Thahin Ambassdor
Spookane
Mr. Whalen
Rose
San Francisco
J. B. Whalen
Rome
Washington City
Marandy
Fexac
Joseph Roxas
America
Spokane
Creston
B.C
Nan Cutter
Tewinton
Idaho
Polly
Anerlcan
Tollon Echo
Tariff Shift Affects Ocean Freight and Food Shipments
A proposed late recon tariff raises rate to 4 per ton replacing 3 under new ocean transport plan. Beginning August 15 shipments to the oben will be taxed. the change aims to move more staple foods via larger ships, while rival lines oppose the move and await settlement. A Cleveland observer quips at industrial jokes as artificial limbs spark farcical reactions in Denver.
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Creegon Chalty
Mike Shipo
Ocompinis
Namurinie
Steuimahp
King Ao Aer
Agomynt
Tallyho and Death of Reynard Echo 18th Century Fox Lore
A fragmentary 1780 poem notes the cry tallyho linked to hunting hounds and a line from The Death of Reynard the Fox. It also describes Ghantly Pavement Gwandu in Africa with 10 000 to 15 000 inhabitants, skull pavements at six gates, and over 2000 skulls per approach. The text blends antiquated hunting terms with distant place lore and crude wordplay examples.
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Reynard
William Young
Ned Callet
Gwandu
Africa
Wanted a Change
A witty two line exchange from Detroit Free Press and Cornell Widow contrasts a brilliant woman marrying a perceived fool and a man’s quip about not wearing water with evening clothes. The humor highlights social satire of marriage and vanity from early 20th century humor columns.
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Detroit Free Press
Baby rattlesnakes born independent and self reliant
A passages from Menrson's Magazine describe newborn rattlesnakes as independent from birth. They emerge ready to hunt and defend themselves with venomous fangs. The article contrasts myths about birth and notes their immediate self sufficiency.
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Menrson
Three Great Americans and Other Bits of Gossip
Mrs Rebecca Harding Davis recalls Emerson in Concord 1882 as a tall gaunt Yankee with patient eyes, Thoreau’s lack of human soul, and Hawthorne’s shy, seclusive power. Verdi’s Milan tale shows a strange agreement to hear Alda, and medieval horse glory links to chivalry. A hunter’s boast, Aunt Jane quips about Mr Spender’s neatness and Uncle George’s clothes.
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Thoreau
Hawthorne
Rebecca Harding Davis
Hin
Concord
Sam
Mrs. Davin
Henry
Verdi
Milan
Waring
Tle
Jane
Mr. Spender
Ilith
Jnne
George
Boston Transcript
Distressed couple quotes in 19th century verse fragment
A fragmentary newspaper card presents a dialogue about spirits and life. Mrs Whif fletree rejects seeing departed husband’s spirits while Jos h insists on wetting his ghost, set within a broader, lyric tone and a Cowper reference about innocence and uneasy life.
Hotel St. George advertises modern rooms and services
The Hotel St. George offers proper European plan accommodations with en suite rooms, baths, and steam heat. It touts large, new sample rooms, modern conveniences, telephone lines in all rooms, and central corner location near Main and Webb, just a block and half from the depot.
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Hotel
St. George
Oregon
The Golden Rule Hotel Remodeled and Refurnished
The Golden Rule Hotel showcases a remodeled and refurnished property with neat clean up to date facilities. Steam heat and electric service are noted along with a Wahte beat cuisine and prompt service.
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