The Monk Ghost Hunt at Black Heath Abbey
In a late night expedition, Markham and colleagues venture with Dr Appleton to the old abbey near Black Heath to confront a reputed monk ghost. At 12 strikes the house seems haunted with a spectral monk and a noose trophy, inducing a frantic retreat and renewed resolve to investigate. The trio later resolves to abandon further ghost hunts after a chilling repeat of the eerie events.
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Manchester
Wight
Max
America
Texas
Yen
Dr. Appleton
Akeleton
Appleton
Markham
Ghostland
Abbey
Celing
Ackheath Station
Scotland
Mitchell
Mitchel
The Black Heath Mystery Ends with Police Raid
An account of a raid on the supposed haunted house shows the haunting as a coiners den and a monastery reliquary hoax. The dramatic sounds and spectral claims are revealed as ordinary deception and clever props.
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Lyon
Soln
Blackheath
Cueiro
Survivors Tell Harrowing Arctic Shipwreck Tale
Fourteen crew members of the whaler James Allen survived a brutal wreck in the Arctic. After the vessel foundered, boats scattered. captained by Huntley, four men endured exposure, hunger, and frostbite on Aleutian shores. The group endured days of cannibalism, then rescue came with the Bear and provisions from allies.
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James
Garvan Sland
Walter Wellman
James Allen
San Francisco
Haritley
Nen
Aleutian
Unilaska
Unni
Harry Vasler
Stumlan
Huntley
Unalaska Tee
Ilv
Mtde
Tsi
Austin Gideon
Willian Andrews
Plese
Gideon
Bear
Seven Years of Hard Luck and a Remarkable Comeback
John Stephenson recalls enduring seven years of financial collapse from 1806 to 1843 with scarce money failed orders and large debts. He describes mortgaged property dropping from 1,600 to 100, the levy foreclosure wiping out eighty thousand dollars of assets for ten thousand, yet he regained patrons, started anew, and cleared all debts in seven years, ending with brisk trade.
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John Stephenson
Ladies’ Lone Journal
Young Lady Seeks Suitable Suitor in Japanese Newspaper Ad
A Japanese newspaper advert outlines a hopeful match for a young beauty. She is described as very beautiful and rich, able to spend days with flowers and nights singing to the stars. The suitor must be young, handsome, educated, and prepared to share the same grave.
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Rosy Countennanos
Man of God Rebukes Sacrifice Alterations
In Samuel, first book chapter 2 verse 29 the man of God questions why offerings are despised and the sacrifice rejected. He condemns priestly contempt for sacred duties and warns of divine judgment for neglecting true devotion despite outward rites.
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God
Mascot Marie Mahoney Leads California Veterans Parade
Lucy Marie Mahoney, 12, of San Francisco, serves as the only girl mascot for the California Veteran Firemen's Association. She marches with the San Francisco group, wears a miniature firemen uniform, carries a silver trumpet, and has toured with the department to the World's Fair and Washington. Her father is State Senator Mahoney.
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Marie Mahoney
California Veteran Firemen's Association
Kingl
United States
San Francisco
Saya
Marie
Mahoney
San Fran
Cisco
Ives
Galdwin
Marlo
Mario
Washington
Buffalo
Paris Woman Promises Sword Feats to Crown World Champion
In Paris Madeline de Morna claims dominance as Frances premier professional fencer and seeks new fields in America for a one thousand dollar prize and world title. Helen Englehart, an American contender born to Swiss German parents, accepts the challenge and preparations spark a high profile duel amid ongoing exhibitions across the United States.
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Paris
Madeline de Morna
Promier
France
Mme. de Morna
America
Helen Englehart
Switzerland
Shola Yount
Bruanetic
Panther
China
Ehither
Athir
Moi Englehart
United States
Counterfeit Bible Edition Warns Buyers In New York
New York agents of a special British edition of the Bible caution buyers to beware of imitations. The notice implies that counterfeiters are attempting a business venture around that edition, signaling potential fraud in the market.
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New York
Opium Smoking Estimate in New York
It is estimated that New York has no less than 10,000 opium smokers. Like many other vague estimates, however, this one is apt to be very wide of the mark.
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Tie Soctrery Fou Pavcutoan Research
Uckingham Stayer
Srnand
Lonpox
W.C
Dean Faixp
Hinckheath Station
Max Mankivam
Garrick
Markham
Society For Psychical Research
Isya
Max
New York City
New York Tribune
New York
Mall
Themoney, Chenlartres, Addrews Soval Medicine CO
River $1
Chicago, Ill
Chinese Justice: Father-killer and Schoolmaster Executed
In China a man who murdered his father was executed, and his schoolmaster was also put to death for failing to teach him properly. The move highlights harsh penalties and official acknowledgment of responsibility in violent crime cases.
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China
Mad locomotive ride as Callahan steals switch engine
Michael Callahan sneaks into old No 1 at a Chicago switch yard and steals the engine near the Terminal station. He races along while workers pursue, derails briefly, then is knocked from the cab by Gleeson and arrested later that day. The episode ends with authorities securing the engine and noting the near-collision risk.
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Michael Callahan
Termoinal
Chicago
Jackson Park
Terminal Station
Bosther
James Grisaford
Glowsforl
Charley Ericson
Wille Glassford
Ericson
Glessford
William Kelley
Callahan
Callahian
Kelley
Mim
Gleeson
W. J. Simmonds
Willan Kelley
Brookdale
Michigan Central
Handwriting on Cow Field Fears in Pulaski County
In Pulaski county a strange leaving of corn blades forms the letters N and D along with an anchor and figures, believed by locals to foretell a great calamity. The warning, dubbed the Lord's handwriting, stirs fear among the colored residents who interpret the sign via biblical references and prophecies.
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Turpin
Pulaski
Alfred
Pulaski County
Saolors
The Kiss Law and the Elephant's Skull Comment
A fragmented essay-like passage quotes Eugene Field on kissing and morality, then digresses to an odd note on the elephant’s skull and jaw mechanics. The text mixes philosophical rhetoric with natural history asides, yielding a curious pastiche of topics.
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American Prose Association
Tax Thincne
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Frostland
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Saturday Tribune
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Charming Marie Mahoney
San Franvinco
Marie Manoney
Tally Engler
Mme. de Moran
Angiehart
de Moran
Louisville
Englehart
Miss Englehart
Diade
Justioe
the Lord
Eugene Field
Bank of Scranton
Wartonne
William Connell
GEO
HM. Catlin
William Hb, Peck
Cushion
George BL Catlin
Alfred Mand
James Archibald
Henry Sellie
William T. Swith Luther Allen
Amuel Hines
Dent
W. Watson Reneldent
B. Williams
Heart Lake, Susquehanna Co
U. BE
Montrose
Scranv LS
Montrowo
Alfordtation
Matro
Guesria
Catskill
Indp
Lars
MT. Pleasant Coal
Kretail
Wyoming Avenue
WM. T, Smith
Madea
Matthews Bros., Druggists
Beranton
Eureka Laundry Co
Linden St
Adams Ave
Qcoast House
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