Lively Trials of One Tramp and His Illusions
The tramp known as Hobo Wilson wanders from Scranton to Council Bluffs. A fairy-like visitor tempts him with money and luxury, and Wilson indulges in a spree befriending bankers and officials before a harsh return to reality.
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Wilson
Chicago
Scranton
Council Bluffs
Rooster
Pemberton Wilson
Saya
Chicago Record
Flobo Wilson
Hobo
Hobo Wilson
Hammond
Swordfish Battles and Lethal Depths Off California Coast
Reports recount a dramatic duel between a large swordfish and smaller foes as swordfish spears pierce a whale amid towering fins. Observers note the fish’s ferocity and speed, comparing battles to swordsmen in combat. Other passages describe mirages in Alaska, bellbird calls in South America, and loud hornbills in Africa, reflecting a range of natural curiosities.
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San Francisco Chronicle
California
Xiphius Gladius
Tetrapturus Albidus
Histop
South Atlantic
Staten Island
Uniform Language Dream Echoes in China History
A retrospective note discusses 18th century efforts by Emperor Kangxi to establish a uniform language in China. Despite schools across the empire and hopes sparked by future rail connections, the article concludes centuries may pass before any such language unification, with Mandarin possibly becoming the universal tongue.
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China
Kang-hi
Ostasintischer Lloyd
Misers Among All Ranks Say Cassels Journal
The article notes that misers are found across classes. It cites John Churchill the first duke of Marlborough as a frugal soldier who walked through Bath to save sixpence in any weather. He died worth 21 million, with the fortune reverting to his enemy, his grandson Lord Trevors.
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John Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
Europe
Bath
Lord Trevors
Cassels
Silent City Mirage Appears Near Pacific Coast
A curious mirage known as the Silent City is sighted near the Pacific coast. Reportedly striking in its brief appearance, observers describe it as an illusion of a distant urban outpost amid sea heat and hazy shores.
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Pacific
Arab Horse Pedigrees and Bedouin Truthfulness
The Atlantic Monthly notes Bedouins rely on memory and honor for horse lineage. It claims forged pedigrees exist from dealers in Egypt Syria or Persia, while actual breeding facts are widely known and not easily faked. It asserts Bedouins may misstate age or ownership to a stranger, but rarely lie about a horse’s true pedigree.
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Atlantic Monthly
King of Forgers Eludes Secret Service Trap in Bethel Bust
The Hill-Hoyt gang of counterfeiters was seized at Bethel Connecticut but the mastermind Jim Guyon remains free. Secret service agents laid costly traps for years to catch him, but Guyon who runs the operation and supplies engravers paper and presses has evaded capture. He allegedly controls many gangs and guards the famous Webster head ten dollar plate sought by authorities for over a decade.
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Wilson
Postmnaster
Armour
Fidd
Pullman
Mr. Wilson
Hill-Hoyt
Bethel
Conn
Secret Services
Secret Service
Jim Guyon
Donella
Ohio Fields
Guyon
Treasury
Wesbter
Moberly
Boy Georgie Bennett tells wild sea tale aboard Dungeness
Mrs. Lucy Carnegie of the New York Yacht Club rescues a drifting boat and hears a boy named Georgie Bennett recount a dramatic voyage from London to Cape Town. He claims to have survived a brutal ship captain, fled savages, and helped a girl in distress before reaching Danbury, Connecticut.
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Lucy Carnegie
New York Yacht Club
Long Island Sound
Roton
Georgie
Gold
Africa
Cape Town
United States
Gould
Mrs. Carnegie
New York
For
Boy Missing After Visit to Beach Despite Dime Novel Dream
An 11 year old boy left his aunt's house to go to the beach and vanished with no trace found. Mr Bennett suspects the urge to travel came from reading numerous dime novels.
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Bennett
Frank EB Gillett and the making of a stage gymnast
An interview excerpt details a boy's entry into performing with Frank EB Gillett of the Gillett bicycle troupe. Gillett mentors the boy in back somersaults and shoulder turns using pulleys and safety gear, praising progress despite moments of fear and occasional roughness.
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Gillett
Frank EB. Gillett
Mr. Gillett
Tyne
Chicago
Joe
Ange
Chicago Tribune
Hammerstein hissed at Di Dio in New York theater row
Oscar Hammerstein, co-owner of a New York music hall with Koster and Bial, hissed Viennese singer Di Dio during a performance. A dispute with Georgy Kessler led to blows in the lobby and at the station house. Judges reprimanded both sides, affirming audience rights to applaud or disapprove without disturbing others.
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Oscar Hammerstein
Mr. Hammerstein
Messrs
Koster & Bint
New York
Taemmerstein
Hammerstein
Minager
Georgy Kessler
di Dio
Kaster
Bilal
Kessler
Voorhees
Gotham
Piamnmerstein
Harlem
Nuatwroft
Manhattan
Heenes
Keasler
White House
Hollywood
N.J
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga
United States
Bacearat
Saratoga Race Track
M Gigantis
Mlle di Dio’s Vienna scandal echoes a past jewel theft
The article recalls four years earlier when Mlle di Dio the singer was linked to a Roumanian prince who borrowed and pawned her jewels. The prince attended a diplomatic ball uninvited, was corrected by Prince Reuss, and left. No duel occurred and the jewels were not recovered.
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Mlle, di Dio
Danzer’s Orpheum
Vienna
Pratori
Austria
Prince Reiss
Big Bon
Vienne
Prince Reuss
Nomber
Nohalongs
Emban Rulor
Bacaresco
Mile di Diobas
Local Medical Offices Listing and Hours
The page lists several medical practices with addresses and business hours. Dr John Lowenberg offers ophthalmology and gynecology at 300 Maiden Avenue with morning and afternoon slots. Dr Kay provides obstetrics and gynecology services with office hours and specialties noted.
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King OF Forgers
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