Riches Unearthed in Mexican Gold Mine Tale
J Newlob Fowler reports discovery of the legendary lost gold mine of Moss The find occurred in a canyon by Rio Chico in Sierra Maire mountains. If confirmed as the old Tiofa mine, Fowler and associates may receive 15000 in gold from the Mexican government with a standing reward for the discovery.
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EL Paso
Tex
Chulebupa
Sierra Maire Mountains
Mexico
J. Newlob Fowler
Blensedf
Morris Singlean
Rio Chico
Aras
Fowler
Plishan
Enginneer
Texas & Pacific
J. J. Newton Fowler
Brooklyn
Slagietun
Old Bible in Chicago Library Reflects Long History
An aged family Bible, once owned by J. S. Lanny of 12 Washington Housegrad, sits at the Chicago Public Library. Printed in Germany in 356, bearing maker Christopher Frosebear, the 1,500 yellowed pages show frayed edges and torn front records, with brass clasps broken and owner’s name obscured.
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Ible
Public Library of Chicago
Lanny
Washington Housergrd
Fla
Christopher Frosebear
Germany
Chicago Public Library
A Poet’s Opinion On War Quoted By Le Gallienne
Richard Le Gallienne of New York responded with hesitation when asked at a Vassar alumni meeting about the United States and Spain war. A questioner cited a gunboat prize at Buena Ventura as glorious, and the poet quietly remarked it was sweet. He later said he would not have committed himself if the query had not been pointed.
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Richard le Gallienne
New York
United States
Spain
Vassar College
Upper
Fifth Avenue
Vaasar
le Gallienne
Buena Ventura
Afr
la Gallienne
Giants Unearthed as Workmen Dig in Ohio Bed
Workmen for Ferguson Construction unearthed three seven foot skeletons near Toledo while excavating for the Toledo and Ottawa Beach railroad. The skeletons show angular protrusions where ears should be, found in yellow clay eight feet deep as a large mound is partially excavated. Nearby, large discovered tomahawks suggest ancient presence. The article also notes biology tidbits about eye muscles and animal head movement.
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Ferguson Construction Company
Toledo
Ottawa Beach
Toledo, O
Jack Gapt Jenes marries widow in West End Review
A fragment from London Punch notes social gossip with remarks on Jack Gapt Jenes marrying a widow and Florrie Yea commenting he is now second watch, interleaved with sarcastic asides. The piece contains era slang and editorial quips from the satirical paper.
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Jack
Jenés
Florrie
West End Review
Fragmented 19th Century Humour Exchange
A garbled newsletter style excerpt recounts quips and snips from multiple papers. It mentions Bridget O Toole and Marian in lighthearted exchanges, referencing columnists and journalists. The piece notes Mrs Judson’s annoyance over an interview report and a reporter's promise of full publication.
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Mante—Mra. Judson
Marian
Maude—Hall
Harlera Life
Executor appointed in Texas probate case 1798
In the March term 1798 of Bexar County Probate Court Texas Louis Hate appointed as independent executor of Herman Wagentuhr deceased. Creditors must present claims within legal period at San Antonio Texas. Also includes erroneous ad text about No-To-Need and a Chicago New York address.
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Bexar County
Texas
Herman Wagentuhr
Antonia
Louis
Chicago
New York
Speed Saves a Life at Brooklyn Hospital Run
Dr Gormley a surgeon from St Marys hospital Brooklyn raced to a man bleeding severely after an ambulance broke down. A nerve kick caused a broken thigh ending in a life saving arterial tie as the doctor reached the scene and then the hospital. The ambulance wheel snapped off delaying care but the surgeon arrived and controlled the hemorrhage saving the patient.
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Gormley
Tesitett Stergeon
St. Mary's Hospital
Brooklyn
Dr. Gormley
Bronisland Zusanekyly
Daniel Groth
Horace
Tel
Hin
Fresh Beefs for Klondike Expeditons Open in Montana
Two thousand beef steers are being gathered in Montana for shipment to Dawson in June via the Dalton trail. Plans include two expeditions with $300,000 invested, 120 cowboys and 240 horses, and transport by barge Skookum to Pyramid Harbor. The effort aims to drive 700 more steers over the same route, with Seattle costs of about $190,000 and total expedition costs near $200,000. The Daltons expect live weight prices to yield substantial profit, and watchers report the trail opening early.
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Montana
Dawson
Dalton Trail
W. Thebo
Butte
Montimen
Passtures
Tacoma
Wash
Yack Dalton
Bodes
Pyramid Harbor
Vancouver
Eday
Fort Selkirk
Seattle
Daltons
Klondike
Graphophone Craft from Columbus Prison Inmate
Waller H Mulligan, an inmate at the Oklahoma Penitentiary in Columbus serving ten years for counterfeiting, fashions a graphophone from prison materials. The device, praised by musicians as superior in workmanship, plays records he and fellow inmates have prepared, including musical numbers and elocution pieces.
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Columbus
Waller H. Mulligan
Mulligan
Tola
Dances Out a Century in Blind Woman's Celebration
Eliza Stannard of 2% Bréroot place New York city reached her hundredth birthday last Saturday and marked the milestone with a five minute waltz with a younger guest. Blind for 90 years she received guests all day and declared herself in fine health and spirits at adieu.
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Afra
Eliza Stannard
Bréroot Place
New York City
Ale
Shed
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