Smugglers Stir Swedish Coastlines With Rum Runs
Swedish newspapers report a coastwise rum running scandal from Germany to Sweden. Small fast ships captained by former German naval officers land cargo at night in the eastern archipelago and distribute it inland with a wide network. Police countermeasures include a camouflaged vessel seizure, while coast populations rely on smuggling as fishing declines under prohibition.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Germany
Reval
Rostock
Stettin
Lu‘beck
Coast—Guards
Finland
Planet Found Between Jupiter and Mars Declared
Dr Hartmann director of La Plata Observatory announces a new planet in the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars. The fourteenth magnitude body is visible from Buenos Aires in Cetus near Pegasus in evening sky.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Jupiter
Mars
Hartmann
University of la Plata
Cetus
Pegasus
Mary Todd Lincoln Home to Become Lincoln Relic Museum
Lexington moves to buy and preserve the Mary Todd Lincoln birthplace and Madison County relics site at 574 West Main Street. An option on the property, once a saloon, seeks $14,000 with $5,000–$7,000 for restoration. Dedication plans include inviting Robert Lincoln and Mrs. Helm of Fayette County.
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Lexington
Mary Todd Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Old Todd
West Main Street
Mary Todd
Mr. Lincoln
Hodgeville
West Short Street
Abeaham Lincoln
Benjamin J F. E@ee
Robert 5. Todd
Fayette County
Robert Lincoln
Ben Fardin Helm
FARM WOMAN EXPLORER Wills Lured by Peruvian Concession
Estelle Wills of Oakdale near Beckton California, a practical farmer, traveled alone to Peru to inspect a vast Peruvian government concession offered if she would colonize and cultivate it. She toured by car, steamboats, trains, and canoes, returning after months of travel across the continent.
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California
Peru
New. York
Estelle Wills
Oakdale
Beckton
Cal
Tenegent
Wills
Whls
Andean
Willa
Pennsylvania
Bank Deposit of 1819 Reaches Big Balance
On August 5, 1819, Dr. John Sullivan Thorne opened an account in New York depositing $5. A year later he added $10. No other deposit was made. The bank book shows accumulated interest and principal totaling $2,000.60, held in trust pending the settlement of the estate of Samuel Haslett, a recluse.
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John Sullivan Thorne
New York City
Samuel 8. Haslett
Costly Stockings Cause Divorce in Chicago
Albert Larson and his wife ended 17 years of marriage after he refused to pay $3.50 for stockings. The divorce action highlights a disputed domestic dispute over household expenses.
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Chicago
Albert Larson
Indirect Insight Delights a Gray Lady Pundit
A perceptive woman charms with a ready smile and unassuming presence. She collects information from many sources while seeming more at ease with other topics than farming. Her unassuming demeanor masks keen awareness and broad knowledge.
Bank of England Home to Be Entirely Rebuilt
The Bank of England plans a comprehensive reconstruction making the building taller and fully renovated inside and out. Offices outside the Threadneedle Street area will be consolidated under one roof while preserving original features.
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Bank of England
London
Threadneedle
Sulphur Mines Near Sigily Island Report Highlight
A fragment notes nearly 600 sulphur mines on the island of Sigily, indicating extensive mining activity. The text hints at a regional sulfur industry and its scale, though details and context are limited.
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Sigily
Holly Trees at Mount Vernon Speak of Christmas Spirit
Two Holly Trees at Mount Vernon reminisce about their long residence near George Washington's home. They recall their role in Christmas decorations and how visitors admire the historic site, expressing pride in their festive contribution and the scenery surrounding the river and the white house.
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Mount Vernon
George Washington
Holly
Washington
Diary Rewrites Lesson on Sunrise and Early Rising
A young boy William keeps a diary as instructed by his mother. His teacher corrects his first entry noting the sun rises rather than gets up. He ends the day with a careful entry stating Set at nine.
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William
Woolworth Building gains more daylight above street level
The Woolworth Building in New York experiences about thirty minutes more daylight daily at the top than at street level. The sun rises roughly half an hour earlier and sets about half an hour later for the year up high.
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Woolworth
New York
Master Crook Villain Fumbles Lockout After Heist Day
Dareham Drake, famed film villain, boasts a busy day completing safes and lock violations in the studio plot. He returns home to a locked door and hires a locksmith for help with a $20 bill.
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Dareham Drake
Crook
Choice Between Two Loves Ends In Tragic Impulse
Malvina Turtledove weeps as Jack demands a choice between him and another. Unable to decide, she throws her Pomeranian Bob from the window and proclaims she is choosing Jack, ending the dilemma with a fatal impulsive act.
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Malvina Turtledove
Jack
Angel
Malvina
Bob
Speeding Confession Earns Light Sentence in Court
The defendant admits speeding and explains a rival driver in a old rattletrap car forced him to move. The judge remarks on motoring and imposes the minimum fine.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Fireless Library Growth Through Ages at Capitol
The Library of Congress building, completed in 1897, marked the shift from the Capitol where fires devastated the collection twice. A 1814 Capitol fire and a 1851 blaze reduced the library to about 20 000 volumes. Today the collection nears 3 000 000 items including books charts maps and music.
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Congressional Library
Lbrary of Congress
Capitol
Baltimore Woman Visits Washington Friend in Light Conversation
A Baltimore woman visits an old friend in Washington and quips about her husband’s eyes. The friend asks why she hesitates, and the visitor hints at a future hat reveal by the milliner’s girl.
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Baltimore
Washington
Surprise for Mother At Birth Heard In Country
Dialogue recalls a birth moment with a mother at grandma’s country home and a surprised daughter asking if the birth occurred at home. The exchange centers on family memory and a praised reaction.
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Marjory
Mamma
Grandma's
A Bad Case
A playful exchange unfolds as two speakers echo affection with a line about loving as much as oneself. The brief dialogue centers on romance and mutual sentiment.
Selfish People Never Laugh Except At Others’ Loss
A terse reflection notes that selfish individuals rarely laugh unless their amusement comes at someone else’s misfortune, highlighting a moral stance on empathy and social behavior.
Attorney Surely a Wonder
The Alabama prosecutor famed for winning cases is praised by an elderly African American observer. After leaving office he faced clients he previously prosecuted, and his first two defenses ended in conviction for those he represented, prompting the old man to say the attorney is a wonder.
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Alabama
Darky
Joe Clinton
Mistah
Milwaukee Sentinel
Charity Hat Anecdote at Georgia Meeting
A Georgia meeting ends with a charity hat collection. The chairman drops in a dime yet none is found in the hat when shaken. Mose Taylor offers a humorous moral, noting a lesson about heads and luck amid puzzled dusky faces.
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Georgia
Bry
Atlanta
Mose Taylor
Pittsburgh Dispatch
California Fig Syrup advertisement urges mothers to use it for bowels
A vintage ad touts California Fig Syrup as a universal laxative for children. It promises quick relief for constipation and related symptoms, urging mothers to purchase the genuine product from druggists and follow bottle directions.
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California
Sour Milk Elixir Said To Prolong Life In Daghestani Mountains
Dr Sadowelh of Kiev reports an elixir of longevity from soured cow milk cheese from sheep and white bread. In a village near Temir Khan Shura, 18 of 120 residents are over 100 years old, linked to this diet. Famine migrants move to mountains for abundant food.
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Sadowelh
University of Kiev
Temir Khan Shura
Daghestiin Republic
Russia
Did She Admit It The Scotsmen Quotation Sparks Debate
A heated exchange on gender roles ends with a man claiming a wife as a unique good a man cannot have while his wife vehemently denies the point. The dialogue reflects contemporary humor about marital dynamics and male superiority.
Discussion in Dressing Room Prompted Quick Turnabout
London Mail notes a tense moment as players and staff exchange questions about who left the dressing room first. The quote captures the scramble and confusion surrounding a recent team occurrence in the locker area.
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London Mail
Cigar Labeled Weed Sparks Varied Reactions
A remark calling a cigar a weed highlights a clash of terms in tobacco culture. The comment underscores evolving slang and public perception of smoking products amid debates over branding and class.
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