Morrell and Byer Islands Debunked as Pacific Hoax
A Washington hydrographic report reveals Capt. Morrell and Mate Byer never existed. Since 1885 maps and records showed two Pacific islands named after them, but a U S Navy officer found no trace near 29 50 N 174 00 W. The letters and voyage reports were a documented joke that fooled navigators for decades.
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Washington
Buford
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
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Unt
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North Latitude
Twe Lime Islands
Matt Ayer
Aaron
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He International Marine
Pacific
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Manila
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Tieadulu
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Leen
Army
Tranisport Grant
Mann
Marvelaland
Bentity
Bofard
Wa Bend
Hige
Shamel
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Marcelle
Planets Beyond Neptune Examined In 19th Century Study
The article discusses historical efforts to find unknown outer planets beyond Neptune. It notes Adams and Verrier suggesting deviations in Uranus motion, Newcomb’s inconclusive results, and later work by Tim Lan of Copenhagen, with Harvard’s Vickering initiating photographic sky surveys. It mentions hypothetical planets with distances and masses and prospects for detection via telescopes at Yerkes and Tins observatories.
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Neptune
Trof
Newcon
Maui Nepluce
Lrof Newcomb
Tims Lan
Copenhagen
Che Cap
Earth
Saturn
Vickering
Harvard College Oleereatory
Cambridge
Gill
Yerkes
Tink
Tan
Owning Its Railroad: Glasgow City System Details and Costs
Glasgow operates its street railway under city supervision. The system shows capital expenditures of 5 164 075 while operating costs total 1 676 412, leaving a balance of 610 000 after other charges. It employs 3400, pays managers monthly salaries, and runs 384 horse cars with 142 electric cars and various other vehicles. Fares range from one to six cents, with no transfers or tickets. depreciation and interest reduce net balances.
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Glasgow
Listor
General Revenue
Suneay
Rellizer
Summer girls aid at Reckawnay Beach blaze
At Reckawnay Beach New York a midnight fire destroyed the Rackawor Tench Gas Light company buildings. Four members of the Oconnan hose crew reported for duty and hauled the blaze truck along the boulevard as a crowd of seaside residents, led by a spirited summer girl, joined in assisting with lines and setup.
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Reckawnay Beach
New York
Ovewns Company
Usver
Bulldog and Lynx Fight End in Death at Oxnard Arena
In Santa Barbara County, a bulldog and a wildcat fought for 36 minutes in Oxnard drawing a crowd of about 600. The fight ended with the lynx fatally wounded and the dog panting beside it while spectators contributed for a victory collar.
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Oxnard
Santa Barbara
Cal
Mendocino County
Dirst
Training School for Cubans Approved by State Board
Plans for a training action forUr bans have state board approval and Justice Hooker at the New York Supreme Court. A certificate of incorporation was filed in Kings County, with Hooker ordering it placed on record. The institution, to be the Cavan home and training school of New York, aims to care for and educate Spanish speaking children and support mission work abroad, with separate departments for each sex.
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State Board of Charities
Justice Hooker
Supreme Court of New York
Kinga County
Fusties Hooker
Cavan Home and Training Sehool
New York
Jlev
Foslah Strang
Manhattan
Fev
Howard Pakehild
Brooklyn
Ae Int
Expansion of American business in Cuba and Asia
An article argues for expanding U S trade presence abroad to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Chinese markets. It urges open markets, new territories, and using island stepping stones for commerce, noting cotton fabric production and the need for ports, ships, and cheaper goods to boost domestic enterprises.
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John G. Baened
Jota 'C
B. Chardin
New York
Pronele
Teast
Imei
Baltenis
Cuba
Duerita
Puerto He
Perenne
Jylands
Travoun
Cairo
United States
Staukun
Ense
Fen
Ranity Rave
Ivesak
New
Ateusera
Ariel cl
Otter
Reduced Excursion Rates for Rock Island Route
Reduced excursion rates announced for Rock Island Route with round trip fares to Kansas City and Chicago. Special fares apply September 20 to October 2 for fall festivities and October 10 to 11 for Cattle Breeders, plus $2.00 added for certain combinations. Card lists events and dates with duties of the convention travel.
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Rock Island
Kansas City
National Convention Christian Church
Cattle Breeders Convention
Chicago
Chas
County School Matters Amid Cotton Season Strains Attendance
County schools in Besi county face delays and irregular openings as the cotton harvest keeps many children in the fields. An assessor’s letter reports that monthly exams will proceed for teachers’ certificates, while district No. 18 near Kruiebdoert plans to reopen Monday. Political disputes influence teacher selection and administration as former superintendent Mr. Charles Tail is discussed for election.
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Louis Foith
Tris
Besi
Mir
Muh
Mas Furnisti
Canty
Jose K
Cheeble
Sehook
Isan
Cominy
Wulsint
Stuule
Kendall
Watkins
Elisa
Kruiebdoert
Tulse Cay
Forty-Suh
Thutrsday
Hs. P. Tail
County School Superittendents
Extra Fine Bargain on Dwyer Avenue Lots
Two lots on Dwyer Avenue totaling 360 feet back to the river, near the courthouse. Described as the most desirable building spots in the city, priced at $8000 for a short time. John L Hamilton & Co. Daily Light at Crockett and Losoya streets.
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Dwyer Avenue
Walt
Coury House Sudetty
John 1
Hambieton & Go
Crockett and
Losoya Atreela
Corpel Trutil Printers Inks Newspapers All Over
A garbled report describes printers and publishers facing scrutiny over a treaty story and a theatre incident. It notes an editor may be pressured not to publish, fearing wide readership. The fragment mentions various phrases about leaks, debates, and potential censorship.
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Lowntry
Toyvstiing
Jasper Hever
Bn Ter
Surprised Husband Admires New Suit Trade Offer
A fragment from a 19th century notice shows a wife praising Mand and amid legal pigeonhole mentions Libiss & Wiednes and a postal inquiry from their solicitor. It references a selection of a beautiful suit and a price near ten dollars less at 104 West Commerce Street with a Fingal phone number.
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Heth
Commerce Street
Fingal
Deliklea
Sonben se Veises- From the rooms Compemon
A fragmented tale describes a bright four year old boy learning nonsense verses and answering a teacher in Sunday school. The nephew Waldo proclaims his knowledge, while others hear a playful exchange about playful bees and a bite. A note on a new brick house sale appears briefly with details about room count and amenities.
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Amal
Bryan and McKinley debated Philippine policy and money
A garbled OCR fragment lists politicians and stances on Philippine annexation, free silver, and protectionism. It references Bryan, McKinley, and other Democratic and Republican figures, noting calls for expansion, tariff policy, and currency debates. It mentions figures in New York, Illinois, Nebraska, and California and references the 1890s era political climate.
Early Kentucky Gazette notes 1790 press and Indian raid
Fragmentary passages describe the Kentucky Gazette printed in Lexington to forecast August 16 and August 23 1790. Editor James Bradford discusses distribution costs and subscribers while local letters recount Civilian reactions to frontier raids and Iroquois era conflicts.
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Cava
Kentucky
Lexington
James Bradford
Ant
Cooper
Edineval
Mason County
Thorsee
Judiens
Tlartistar' Statton
Selfwe Wits
Weilneaday Rey
Menger & Freed announce new liquor house and services
The notice states Henry Menger and Henry Freed will continue the business under the Menger & Freed name, offering a full line of imported whiskies wines liquors and brandies with strict honest dealing and cash purchases to secure lowest prices, plus expansion plans for a larger store and continued patronage. It also includes a pound notice for livestock auction and scattered advertisements for Cayenne pepper and City Brewery beer as stimulants.
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Henry Menger
Ehvierst
Ql Menger & Freed
Texas DE
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