Thousand maidens hunt for husbands in New York
More than a thousand young women of marriageable age arrived aboard the steamer Batie for a husband hunt. A curious scene unfolded at the pier as crowds watched the arrivals, with many declaring preferences for tall Americans and sturdy suitors. One or two expressed specific aims, including a desire to marry a fireman, while others sought wealth or status.
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New York
Susan Thompson
Manchester
England
Milwaukee
Nwa O'Brien
Limerick
Ireland
Rud
Cherry Gos
Brooklyn
Lena Thompson
Farsund
Norway
May Robson
Roxserea
Tipperary
Mabelle Gilman
Atin
Clint Johnson
Stockholm
Sweden
Scheff
New Britain
Ellen Evens
Anglessen
Walen
Kate Donohue
Colleen
Pittsburg
Annie Elizabeth Roberts
Fairhaven
Miss Roberts
John Lee
Internalinnal Mercantile Mile Company
Bultic
Indians on War Path In Yaqui Lands Reported At Guaymes
Turmoil described near Guaymes Mexico as Yaqui bands attacked, capturing a man and his wife who were later found wounded. A separate shooting near San Jos left a woodcutter severely injured. Local authorities report ongoing tribal clashes and disturbances along the Trilla line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaymes
Mexico
Moe
San Jos
Smelter Project in Chihuahua Under Headed by Annie Burton
A proposed smelter project in Chihuahua Mexico is described with unclear details. The plan states Annie Burton of All American will lead the venture though specifics on scope and impact are not provided. The note mentions a calmnity and potential harm to the area, but the exact implications remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Mixico
Annies Bortund
All American
Potent Bitters Promised To Heal The Ailing
An old advertorial claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has for 54 years cured sickly people and will prove beneficial for you too. The piece urges readers to begin tokeing the remedy to improve health and digestive wellness.
Wife beater spanked in court in San Antonio scene
In a small court room a man accused of assault on his wife is publicly spanked by a constable while the recorder orders the punishment. The scene ends with the wife forgiving him and the judge sending him to jail. An appeal for a sturdy, unmarried man for recruitment is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arovdon
Reserdara
Golirt
Hass
Marton
Morttou
Morton
United States
Moore Building
Houston Street
San Antonio
Texas
Deserter Bard Seeks San Antonio Escape From Army Duty
A Galveston dispatch describes Bard a deserter from Leapim Leith cavalry who surrendered and plans to reach San Antonio to sample the vote and evade further confinement. He recounts multiple desertions over a year, has served time in the guard house, and was awaiting transfer from the San Antonio area. authorities note he may have headed toward Port San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Newton Otis
Leapim
Leith
San Antonio
Bard
Sant
Ceorgia
Tony
Shorty
Gueird
Guiainyt
Tie
Gometie
Gina Hansy
Antonia Linsk
Sie
Waxa- Min
Setae Sith
Port Sant Anrastot
Bargain Lotage Hardware and Household Goods Sale
A garbled ad style notice lists discounted items from china to blankets. It mentions Dishes, Sewing Tables, Washing machines, Spice Cabinet, Bowes, Cups and Saucers, Madras yarn, and comforters with unusually low prices. The fragment implies a Friday sale event with many household items on clearance. Potential brands or stores are not clearly identified.
GRAFT CHARGE FOR CHICAGO OFFICIAL
Chattanooga indictment charges Me McMahon ex superintendent with taking a 250 street fee to aid passage of an ordinance. The six year old case alleges tendering favors and promises to secure approvals, with added charges of drunkenness and assault in separate counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Orel
T. McMahon
Araveng
Orman
Divina
McMahon
Walt
Fon
Aupporh
MedTahan
Wiblig Safety
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Lanchester
Colleen Tas
Smelter
Recorder
Conkins
Bexar
Joske Bros. CO
Batiste
Ratistec
Lomerran
Aion Eielen
Mary Whoopee
Cutiong B
Bey
Reo Qarkeed
Specuil Ac
Tolule
Haviland
Silk Bowes
Huydwood
Fansswigs
Nidele
Hiwen
Jo Leng
Wally
Tommad
Aith
Stillerites
Patvey Borden
Madras
Anil x Pereales
Jriterna Suarantee
Chicago
Scaveriver Service
Rlin
Dilel
Viling Bank
Yvelley
Iit
Tomers Dow
MSN
Govers
Papastry
Yilinn
Polonia Galwris
Nat Wien
Hese Reggli
MM aNird Heyy Quality
Ate
Elena Maeda
Lic
Elen
Texas’ Leading Store
Davalms
Jonke
Wanui
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