Villains In Other Lands Warn Of Thief Trade In Birds
A New Orleans lawyer George L Maroney fumes on cross border swindles affecting Mexican and American markets. He describes buyers selling painted birds as pure Mexican stock, then removing coats to reveal painted plumage. The piece accuses traders of deceptive practices spreading into Coahuila and beyond. The text mocks officials and questions the integrity of Latin American commerce and property.
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Delaney
Bruce
George L. Maroney
Rio Grands
Mexico
Acl
Ateur
Obener Prins Boeansid
Aldo
Mo R
Iahtiniere American
The Key of Death in Venice Arsenal
A warped tale recounts Pedaldo a Venetian suitor who built a deadly key. The device concealed a concealed spring that fired a lancet into victims to win a betrothed bride. The murder spree struck rivals and relatives, ending with justice pursuing the artful killer. The infamous Key remains in Venice's arsenal.
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Venice
Pedaldo
Nelles
Teoabda
Beyoud
Tehadle
Assassii
Taw
Studdetvo
Ahaan
Roald
Bank Note Freaks In Chicago Show Dubious Bills
A Chicago incident exposes two counterfeit bank notes issued through the First National Bank of Albuquerque New Mexico. One note bears a ten or so value printed in brown and a looping neck mark while the other shows a twenty five or thirty figure and reverses to double its value. Both notes carry the same serial number indicating a single sheet origin and have entered commerce via a bank teller and a coin collector.
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Norah
Denis
Agin
Nera
Donrad
Katherine
Diehess
Omadame
Ddenis
Chicago
First National Bank of
Pea
Pauline Vere de Vere
Ridgefield Manor
Monsieur Ferrero
New York City
Sid
Al—N.gu
Africa
Frank Derby Pierce
Roxbury
Mass
Hans Knudsen
Knudsen
Man speaks on wives and goods in Houston Post
A quoted line from the Houston Post argues a man should have as many wives as he can support and buy dry goods for, followed by a remark that most of us have.
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Houston Post
World’s Largest Stage and Odd Global Wonders
Readable fragments describe the Gyeud Qhera Henuse stage in Paris as enormous in width and depth and mention Chinese decor painters, a university student earning a prize, and various curiosities. References include a balloon voice, sacred cats in ancient lore, new towel textiles, a self lighting match substitute, and a giant cantilever bridge in Africa. The text mixes science, travel, and curiosities with multiple named locales and figures.
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Pershi
Paris
Depen
Oselfistporting Studen Cobinstva University
N.Y
Helogpolis
J. CC. Griffin
Patercount
Austria
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
Bohemia
Zambesi River
Africa
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East
Weil
Boertt
Nora
Mme. Delaney
Madame
Bern Aiddered
Fame
Tordiv
Frand
Maud
Miaidanie
Allah
Ireund
Domeaun
Tirana
Dennis
Norais
Brerae
Avery Peay
Ian
Preneopbert
Ques
Tesaldo
Nevene
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