Spilt the World’s Biggest Gem for King Edward
The Caligans diamond, the world’s largest, presented to King Edward by the Transvaal government, has been cut into two great stones. One of 426 carats will adorn the sceptre, the other will feature in the crown, with both stones surpassing the Koh Noor in size and brilliance. Sir Henry de Villiers reported from Plymouth after arriving from Guebec on the cutting progress.
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Richard Anercorn
Londo Sept
Transvaal
Henry de Vileliers
Plymouth
Guebec
Te Giary
Holand
Edward
England
Woman Drummer Elizabeth Condell Seen in San Antonio
Elizabeth Q Condell a 74 year old traveling entertainer and descendant of Huguenots, lives in San Antonio. Once a traveling showwoman, she toured the U S for seven years, performing parchment paper velvet acts and facing gendered challenges in male venues. She reflects on independence, recalls her late husband and family history, and notes plans tied to Traveling Man’s Day celebrations.
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U. S
San Antonio
United States
Elizabeth’ Q. Condell
Louis Finques
Delaware
Wille
Condell
Indy
Ailverally
Walied
Scond
Rs. Condell
Dre
Coudet
San Antonia
Jaye Neen
Ike
Lee Nash
Antonie
Ira
Stagnet
Jatt Gandall
Diventor Mur
California
Dacqued
Tuatomanth
Waveler
Atrived
Ber
Garae
Fsore Mortll
Derwick
Comfalv
Mary Morrell
Newfick
Maine
Ina
Lin Wheeler Wilcas
Blackpool
Mew
Dhealer
Puigit
Knox
Tarnox
Tim
Hothe
Peaker
Ageaquith
Remarkable hydroplane at Cowes near rival speed record
A hydroplane designed by Major Je Lay drew crowds at Cowes with speeds said to reach 28, 36 and 7 miles per hour. The craft rests on a floor with machinery beneath and two rudders aft, skimming the Solent while a button and lights aid operation. The event sparked discussion on public safety and future demonstrations.
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Cowes
Je Lay
Arul
Wits
Solent
Yeateriay
Joan
Robbery at Beddington Parish Church Window Destroyed
Thieves broke into the Carew chancel at the parish church of Beddington near Creyton by smashing the door of a stained glass window. They damaged altar flowers, brass fittings, and a page, appearing bent on destruction as well as theft. The report recalls a prior burglary during Catun Bridges era, linked to jewels from Union Bridges’ daughter, possibly by the famous burglar Charles Pence.
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Piarel
Beddington
Creyton
Catun Bridges
Te Erasa
Wan Talon
Burelar
Charles Pence
Union Bridges
Burial Notices From September 4 Interments Across City Cemeteries
Multiple burials list names Tawretts McMonigal Armola Dergelman and others aged 62 to 4 with September 1 to 4 death dates. Interments set at St Marys, San Fernando, Jewish cemetery and cemetery No 3 7 with locations on Nevada Street Fingier Street Rock Quarry Road and San Luis Street.
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Tawretts McMonigal
Nevada
St. Mary's
Mary Hotties
Sohn Romero
San Fernando Cer
Vojay's Honey and Ter for Toutsheds Not Tefaled
The Pure Food and Drug Law notes the product Vojay's Honey and Ter for coughs cattle and lungs, sold as a remedy for children, contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is not tainted by the National Prize Foods and Bris low. The Brent Drug Co. endorses it as a general remedy for children.
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Vojay
National Prize Food and Brislow Ag
Bexnt Drag Co
Building Permits Noted for Five Dwellings
Ate Merweel files for a five room dwelling on Passion street costing 1200 dollars. Johor Trenedy Jenalis Dias in Houston shows a salary 1006. L Penzal applies for a five room dwelling on Den yer boulevard with a 2109 dollar estimate.
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Ate Merweel
Johor Trenedy
Jenalis
Dias Houston
L. Penzal
Denyer Boulevard
Would Strangle The Sister Of His Intended Bride
A chaotic Paris scene recounts a young Parisian woman, Mme Lemire, travelling with a Portuguese student when a would be killer attempted strangulation and gunfire on a railway train near Serquigny. The assailant vanished as authorities seek motive amid a widening inquiry.
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Ragui'de
Mme. Lemilire
Paris
Trovellls
Pudent
Olenal
Olenal and Wheweho Fall Asleep. Shy Tingey
Serquigny
Prospect Hill Bonds Up To Davidson Prospect Hill
Prospect Hill bonds of 450,000 are approved for the Prospect Hill improvement district. Mayor Callaghan says city administration will secure official approval quickly. funds will buy a modern streetcar system for the rapidly growing San Antonio area. Local investors will purchase the issue with several offers already made.
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Minaamish
Dasitgon
Callaghan
Cty
San Anton
Princes of Church Gather in London
London September 6 Princes of the church and distinguished laymen from across the phi and are gathering to form the largest Catholic congress ever held outside the metropolitan city. Notable attendees include Cardinal Yannutell bishop of Palestine Cavinas Gibbons archbishop of Baltimore Cardinal Moran archbishop of Sydney Cardinal Lacot archbishop of Bordeaux Cardinal Pisher bishop of Cologne Cardinal Mercier archbishop of Nechlin Cardinal Farrari archbishop of Milan and others.
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London
Tha Phi
Eterman
City
Chareit
Yannutell
Palestrina
Caviinas Gibbons
Baltimore
Moran
Acblehond
Sydney
Lacot
Bordeaux
Pisher
Aren
Cologne
Mercier
Eresbishop
Nechlin
Farrari
Avenbishop
Milkun
Fake money flood scare spurs alerts across nation
Washington reports widespread complaints about counterfeit notes from defunct states being circulated. Authorities warn sharper rings target the public with near perfect imitations of Uncle Sam’s currency, notably Bank of New Brunswick notes and the defunct Savannah Bank of Georgia. Public notices urge vigilance and rapid reporting of suspicious bills.
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Washington, D. C
Bert
Secrat Service
Melis
Weileye
walLovyanions
Stata
Sea Governutmi
Sam
Chrmaney
State Bank of
New Branswick
N. 1
Ben
Bak
Sivannah
GOOD CRANBERRY CROP PROSPECTS OVERVIEW
A field report from Sept 5 notes cranberry picking underway in Massachusetts bogs with strong yields. Shipments from Cane Cod expected near last year’s 485,000 barrels, while early blackberries arrive about ten days later than last year. Prospects remain fair with good quality fruit. reports from New Jersey and other regions indicate a tightening supply and favorable prices ahead.
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Posbun
Maes
Granhbsiry
Ratoest
Commission Pierchatts
Shawa
Cape Coe Digutiet
New England
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Atlabta
Alt le Biston
Minchester
Blackpooleo
Dalkowitz Bros
Panama
THE
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Uhincorporated
Cale
Publiccant
Touton
Arsenal
Moahy Goeriilstine
Eas
Toulon
Saint Alban
Christophe Bouchard
Wasuing
Hinatic
Colffard
Bouchard
Abbas Tylog
Fred Exe Misiyol
M. Roux
Rouches du Rhone
Ayloa
Mistral
Palace di Port
Mireille
Mliaterpal Council
Arles
Prospect Hill
Bonds
Davidson
Kaly
Amoakeag
Singha
Yale
PAT
Anne
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
L & Gon, Brug Co
D. C
International Druggists, Co
Texas
Lake Ab
Stconil
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