Winter Skating in Holland A Picturesque Sea of Ice
A vivid tour of Dutch skating life describes clubs under the Dutch Skating Association, major centers like Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and excursions to Leyden Haarlem Monnikendam and Silk Kerveer. It notes canal waters, windmills, long Dutch skates, and dramatic races on artificial ice.
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Enuayl
Worry
Holland
Dutch Skating Association
Amsterdam
Rotterdan
Lee Chihs
Leyden
Vo- Belenging
Haarlem
Monnikendam
Edam
Kloorn
Enkhuynen
Alkmaar
Zuyder Zee
Marken
Urk
Maas
Rotterdam
Rhine Sta
Haelishman
Sonje- Unies
Hypnosis Cures Girl’s Nocturnal Hiccups At Home Near Gloversville
A farmer’s daughter near Gloversville New York suffered years of violent hiccups. After four days of worsening symptoms doctors deemed recovery unlikely. Hypnosis by Dr. F J Howh and a cousin using naval methods ended the spells at 8 PM and none returned after three weeks. The case drew attention due to the doctors involved.
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New York World
Ide
Steele
Gloversville
S. Y
F. J. Howh
Mush
Republicans Sweep Pittston City Elections in 275 Vote Margin
Full returns from Pittston reveal a strong Republican victory across offices. Benjamin Marding was elected mayor, with J. E. Hankee treasurer and Wm Drury controller. Only two Democratic city candidates were elected, both minor posts, amid a large turnout and across wards including Jenkins township and West Pittston where Republicans dominated.
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R. E. Hankee
William Drury
Pittston
Tcie
Benjamin Marding
J. E. Hankee
Wm. Drury OR
Howell Williams
Jacob Passer
John MaccNamara
Alex Sloan
William Abbott
Thomas Murphy
M. W. O'Boyvle
Thomas Whilen
Martin Hession
James Reap
John Bennett
George Huntley
Martin McDonough
John Kelly
J. H. Keast
Thomas J. Corcoran
M. J. Berry
Patrick Sweeney
Like Conners
Patrick Corcoranum
West Pittston
A. C. Foeter
Jenkins Township
John Keating
Michael McDonnell
M. M. Moylan
David Glennon
Timothy Ford
Huchestown
David P. Williams
Thomas F. Owens
John B. Clark
Patrick Hughes
John D. Reynolds
Visensor
Joseph E. Walsh
Markets Rally and Retreat as Maine Disaster Looms
New York trading on February 16 was feverish with attention on the Maine disaster and its international implications. Large operators questioned liquidation tactics while powerful support emerged to halt declines and bears faced short covering as bulls relinquished an immediate campaign. total volume reached 625,200 shares, per William Linn Allen & Co.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Maine
William Linn Allen & CO
Moara
Rooma
City and School Board Reelected in Whites Parre
Voter tally confirms Mayor Nichole’s re election by nearly 4900 in Whites Parre. School directors note old members J J B Hou ser and In EJ Rustler return. Several ward aldermen change hands with narrow margins and one walkover victory.
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Nichole
J. J B. Houser
EJ. Rustler
Hich
Charles Klein
John I. Pollock
Atlerman
L. Bulkeley
EL Conshaw
PF. Marshall
Parsons
Max Reinberger
Morgan
Jones
Geen
Morriskey
Jaimes J. Thomas
Michael Gaughan
Michaee
Castle
Klondike to Mexico Gold Seekers Find Profitable Yields
Washington reports by the estate department that Klondike gold seekers, discouraged by Alaskan weather, have moved to Yagin county in Mexico and found profitable gold and silver. A vein near Guaynapa yielded rich silver and gold per ton, indicating substantial treasure yet requiring capital and modern machinery to mine profitably.
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Washington, D. C
Klondike
Yagin County
Mexico
Guaynapa
Wild West prank ends in fatal gunshot
In Valparaiso Indiana on February 16 Frank Hoosenberger and Hays T Smart staged a mock Western scene with a supposedly unloaded revolver. The weapon discharged striking Smart in the brain. Smart is reported to die. Hoosenberger was arrested and may be insane from grief.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Normal School Pharmaceutical
Frank Hoosenberger
Hays T
Smart
Rosenberger
Commodity Prices and Market Notes from New York Trading
New York markets show mixed activity with grains and farm products advancing while oils and dairy hold steady. Spot wheat and corn firm amid renewed interest. futures shift on Chicago gains and mid day reversals. dairy and petroleum sectors show firmness or dulling activity as regional traders gauge trends.
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New York
Eity
Cleary
St Gaino
Minnésota
Hikcio
Duluth
Manitoba
Attlont
Ricogo
Chicago
Marcu
Western Creamery
Dalte
WalTe
Tate Dairy
Malic
Marge Reptember
Small
Mentekime
Gauge
Atc
Exes
State and Penneylvania
Western
Ic. Tatlow —Htaedy
Dull
Philadelphia Provision Market Report Feb 16
Flour and wheat prices rise as firm markets hold. rye and buckwheat steady to higher. Potatoes, butter, eggs, and poultry show mixed moves with steady to higher trends for some commodities. sugars and cotton remain quiet or firm.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Guéige
Wheat Market Surges as Months Hit Historic Highs
Wheat futures rally with May contracts jumping to 1404 then closing around 1004 amid short covering and Leiter brokers buying near the close. Corn and oats also rise while provisions show slight declines. Cash prices list mixed grain futures and barge shipments include 244000 bushels of corn and 151000 bushels oats.
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Chicago
Shorts
Areoa
Leiter
F. O.b
Market Report from Enet Liberty Cattleyard
Cattle prices steady to higher on February 14 with prime and common grades quoted. Bulls and cows show activity, with best heavy Yorkers and light Yorkers noted, and several bulls and calves listed among light miscellaneous bids.
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Enet Liberty
Auction Market Report From New York This Week
New York market round up shows steady to firm demand for mature steers and fat cows with active sale of calves and lambs. Buyers favored high grade hogs and stags while dry cows and veals sold at strong prices amid brisk activity and mixed quality offerings.
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New York
Livestock Markets Report From East Buffalo
East Buffalo New York February 16 cattle steady hogs active Yorkers good to choice al d roughs common to choice lambs choice to extra 8.00 5.00 culls common indi o sheep choice to adlected weathers Mona 6.70 culls common 1.25 H
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Livestock Market Report From Chicago Trading House
Chicago cattle and hog prices show declines across categories on Feb 14. Cattle volume reaches 16 000 head while hogs near 38 00 head as bulls, calves, and sheep trade lower amid weak demand.
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Chicago
QO City Fuel Trading Report Summary
Credit balances and bid activity in February show 67 certificates opened for cash. Bids covered 6,000 barrels at Ta, 4,000 at 74, 4.0% at 7444, and 3,000 at TH with varied LW and Fi e barrels. Shipments closed at 171,619 barrels with runs totaling 1,80 barrels.
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QO City
Attendee at Scientific Association Meeting
A mysterious guest attends a Washington Star reading before the scientific association. The guest, introduced as Sirus Lureker, is said to be unfamiliar to all and shows quiet attentiveness. A member praises the guest and asks about his interest in sciences, which he ambiguously confirms.
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Dellaereriee Bly
Ridpath
Ee Rus Hs
Ories
Ee Oo
John Wanamaker
New Vork
Washington Star
Eclentific Association
Nowaviation
Salenes
Curious Exchange on Praneh and Paleontology
A visitor admits no knowledge of the subject yet expresses pleasure in listening to a discussion about rocks and fossils. He enjoys the gathering’s shift from bicycles to geology and hopes to remain to hear more.
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Prin and
Vecin
Visit to Cave of the Winds Shocks a New Soul
A newly arrived soul tours the Cave of the Winds in the Upper realms of egaee. His astral body trembles as a horrid din of shrieks and crashes fills the space. His ghostly guide notes the traveler’s calm reply and recalls a past life running a college glee club.
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Poyuline
Cave of the Winds
Egaee
Khade
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Cour
Thomson Gata
Wyoming Avenue
George Wharton Bidwards
Harpere Wookls
Penjamin Harding
Tom English
Beranton
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Coseies Cosgtove Sree
Harding's pHirauty Y.ccessesnesece
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Anaes
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Drur
McGarry
Extern Time Wees 5 School
Bohm
Seeve
Accsdscricus Ressedee Seed
Sanes
WILE
Alsatt
Knowles Sess Owserausange
O' Hoyle
Fipowe
Wall Street Review
Scranton
Trade Exchange
Sug. Reg Co
Lee Iy
Ohio
Brook
Ie N. J. Central
Chie & GW
Chia & NW
BL & Q
Chicago Gas
MUL & St. P
Delawire
Lake Shore
Manhattan
Paclfic
Pacific Ag
Texan & Pacific
Letther
Wits
Duly
Cisestis Neacessi
Ea Oe
Scranton Beneve
Lw Dine Cop
Iu. Hank
Anaes Coe Peck Lumber Mfg CO
Heat & Power Company Acwase
Dickson Manufacturing Co
City of Scranton St. Imp
Vernon Coal Co
Scramton Axle Works
Scranton Traction Co
Wilkes-Barre City
Flood
Wanamaker History Club
John Clark Ridpath
A. M
LL. K
Actea
History Club
Russia
Morocco
Ab Rsa
Chicag Witin Market
Fast Liberty Cattle Market
Huttalo
Oi Market
Hunt & Connell CO
Lackawanna Ava
Pilsner
York
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Iver Newark Sloe
C. M. Florey
Adams
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Holmes’ Electric Protective System
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
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