Sky Curtain Over Pacific Inspires Whistler Vision
A vivid descriptive piece from San Francisco shows Whistler observing a dramatic lunar curtain over the Pacific. The narrative, from Cal Feb 17, portrays the sky’s deep colors and a distant hum of activity along the water, with references to ships, lights, and characters named Abe Aningl and Mark Toover among others. The scene blends imagination with real-time skies and oceanic vistas, ending with a note to continue on page 4.
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Cal
Whistler
Memorized Mascot Debate for Local Billygoats
Fragmented notes discuss a proposed mascot called Ramaterinkus linked to the Local Billygoats and the Ancient and Styafertons Order. Text references a Wark horse Tarwefirin, a 1828 stud plan, and unclear animal imagery including hawk eagle and chicken motifs amid garbled names and ownership notes.
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Actiew
Tilly Gnate
A. A. Boyder
Buigder Broiinee
Ja Tarn
San Attonia
Ushawk
Telephone rate dispute prompts delay in new schedule
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company faces a delayed rate adjustment after a state commission review. A conference with the president and subsequent testimony left the plan undetermined as costs and evidence are weighed, with a May deadline uncertain and no firm timetable set.
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Countuny
Louis
Mayold
San Antonio Leaders Reveal Directory Expansion Details
The 1928 directory listing grows to 286 817 entries with new San Antonio districts. Mr. Croas notes adjacent territory may be included, expanding business and nodal zones as the directory moves into recording and distribution by January.
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Ety
Ingtdon
Rose
Vertey Directory
Croas
Heorg
Purness
Tatna
San Anton
One Man Killed and Second Hurt in Auto Mishap
A fatal auto incident occurred on a southern avenue when a man from Denver died and a companion was injured. The crash happened near a notable location, with authorities investigating the wreck and confirming the victims involved.
Untitled fragment from Ploghtown report
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a hospital in New York and individuals Hiromi Tupre and a person called Nib. The text references weeks of treatment and an eye problem, but specifics are unclear. The readable items are names, location, and a hospital.
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Hiromi
Tupre
Abe Ling
New York
Mussolini Plans War on Bandits in Rome Report
The report outlines Mussolini declaring a campaign against bandits in Rome and surrounding areas. Premier Markeolind is noted in connection with the stance, signaling a strong arm approach. The article mentions recent crackdowns and potential dates for intensified action by authorities.
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Mussolini
Rom
Markeolind Hitsayls Boeleaay
Ferry disaster near San Francisco leaves many missing
San Francisco Feb 187 Today a ferry tragedy on the bay drew rescue teams to the vessel Tersilts as officials pursue tallies of casualties. Initial reports put as few as ten aboard at dawn with uncertain numbers still in the water. A large crowd watched as passengers clung to the wreckage and deck crowds were swept overboard amid a chaotic rescue, investigation ongoing into the cause of the sinking.
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San Francisco
Yeveuleew
Spo
Oakland
Arle
Ban Minneiaco
Jarge
Fair Sunday Weather With Rising Temperatures
A San Antonio forecast says Sunday will bring fair skies and rising temperatures with easterly winds. A cool spell ends as rain and warmer weather move in, with frost reported in some city districts and temperatures near 29 degrees in others. The Sunday night low is expected around 42, with a possible 50s to near 70 daytime high.
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San Antonio
Sturdon
Weather Bureau
Ailying Districk
Kelly Flett
Ilegeeer
Jarbee Anid
Pacific Gets Right to Purchase Midland Rail Range
Federal regulators approve Pacific coast firm to acquire Texas Midland rail range. The interstate Commerce Commission grants permission for Pacific Southern to buy the property, valued at 125 miles of line from Ennis to Bali. The move expands Pacific ownership of key regional routes and signals broader rail consolidation.
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Pacific
Texas Midland
Washington
Exis Midland Railrange
Biterstate Commerce Combisatany
Paw Southern Macifie
Mie
Ennis
Bali
Fir NASA
Chicago Snow Blankets City After Heavy Storm
Chicago faced an eight inch snow cover disrupting travel and daily routines. Officials warned of lingering hazards as residents cleared driveways and schools considered delays.
Grieves All Night at Tot's Grave
Mrs Nuria West 84 of Houston spent the night at her four year old daughter Irene May Dixon who died June 11, 1927. The mother was found at a cemetery and rushed to Hubert B Green hospital in critical condition. Police say she left a note to her former husband Edward Bivon of San Antonio.
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Nuria West
Honstin
Twas Land
T T Beach Deadins and Biographical Tribute
H L Beach dies in his Meiger hotel suite at 4:35 AM after a month long illness. A Dubuque Iowa native, he led the centerrd division of the Associated Press in Chicago and served as a correspondent during the Spanish American War. Survived by his widow Mrs Jessie Beach and his father, the late M T Beach of Vay Ay, he was known for civil service and wartime reporting.
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Tfartison T. Bowell
Veturan
Corer
Die Light
Meiger Lolel
Dubuque
Towa
Mr Beach
He Centedd
Asantiatel Peews
Chicago
Awd
IM11
Ie Masovinti
Bo Dieht
Antonio Uight
Sumtingo
Duck
Regan
Mr. Dowel
Mra
Jessie di
Owlvdther
Brain Goes to Waste Headline Fragment
The fragmentary text hints at a report about brain waste and related failures in a health or science context mentioning Mirwin power and other unclear names, with no coherent event or outcome clearly stated.
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Mirwin Power
Atiya
Leone Ay Dorie
Povehutoglit
Explosions Hit Garage and Morgue in Chicago
In Chicago on February 15, two blasts damaged the Century garage on West Harrovon and an adjacent home and undertaking establishment of Municipal Judge Jobo A. Shachirs on North Wells Street. Police blamed organized crime amid threats, as the week's third bombing target remained unclear.
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Chicago
Jobo A. Shachirs
Wells Street
Unes
West Harrivon
Gingster
Bom
Charles Fitemortix
Wilisu Reid
Thompson
Inde Sbarbate
Beubius
JL Wits
Jack Towsley Thik Tetueu
Goldebersh Wits
Rescue of 38 Sailors From Wrecked Ship
A dramatic rescue saved 38 sailors from a wrecked vessel near a dangerous shore. The frantic operation involved multiple crews aiding at the scene as heavy surf battered the coast and the ship broke apart. Local authorities coordinated the response and tended to the injured while the vessel sank.
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