Queen Presses Recognition of Countess Torby in Russian Succession
The Queen seeks formal recognition of Countess Torby as Michael’s wife and potential heir, challenging Russian succession norms. Diplomats weigh marriage plans for Princess Margaret amid royal residence debates and aristocratic favor, with royal prestige central to the strategy.
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Ragland
Seema
Caar
Russia
Torby
Europe
Ciil
Neer Bappinesa
Alex. Palgn
Creatt
Wad
Margaret
Edward
Slavery of Too Much Money Drives Banker to Flight
Special Correspondence from Chicago reports Henry Swilliger, owner of Montague Bank, has fled after leaving behind an extraordinary letter. He claims the war’s demands and financial pressures forced his actions, insisting he did not abscond with customers’ money while noting $15,000 excess deposits and a $6,000 discrepancy.
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Henry Swilliger
Montague Bank of
Montague
Henry H. Terwilliger
Brighton Post Office to Open February First
Suburban Mrs. Mary E Hadlock will open the post office at Brighton on February 1 Mrs Hadiock received commission last Thursday Rev H W Chamberlain has moved into the new cottage by M Weeker at Coturm city The Christian Endeavor Society of Columbia City plans elaborate exercises for next Thursday evening Winthrop Stacy of Columbia City leaves for Bamoa to work on the Duwamish river at South falien Visiting friends at South Seattle The Ladies Aid Society of the M church of South Seattle will meet at Mrs Hoffeditaz home
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Mary E. Hadlock
Brighton
Hadiock
H. W. Chamberlain
M. Weeker
Coturmcity
Christian Endeavor Society
Columbia City
Winthrop Stacy
Bamoa
Duwamish
Southfalien
Bootlegger's Odd Behavior Amid Arrest in County Fall
A 20 year old man, six feet six inches, accused of selling whiskey, showed unfamiliarity with trains and extreme reactions to a fire engine in Springfield. He appeared sober but the charge centered on illicit alcohol sales.
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Springfield
Calf attack on Vandivier couple ends with narrow escape
In Burgin Kentucky a cow charged after milking. Vandivier and his wife were knocked down as the calf fought, tossing Vandivier 16 feet. He wrestled the animal by the horns and managed to subdue it, saving both their lives.
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Burgin
Vandivier
Keeper County
Tharket Daily Fruit and Produce Prices Fragment
Fragmentary OCR lists produce prices including fruit at 2.75 per box and apples at 1.25, beets 1% per lb, beans 1.10 to 2.00, cream cheese 11.00 to 12.00, and various items from Dananan to tur keys with garbled units and stray words. The text is incomplete and contains many misspellings and misreads.
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Dananan
Kington
New Wisconsin
Fresh TM 7 Market Prices and Provisions
Listing of livestock and meat prices with per pound rates. Cattle steer and mutton offerings noted as fresh with ib quality indicators. Hay and provisions priced per ton with a dollar amount specified.
Readable Market Prices and Corrections for Beattie Dock Listings
Daily prices offered to producers cover grains and poultry with corrections. Grain-Oats and barley show revised figures. butter and native creamery entries list varying package costs. Livestock prices include cattle, sheep, hogs, and poultry notes with regional references to Washington.
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Beattie
Washington
Burial Boss White of New York Obit Details
Al bert N White, morgue keeper for 25 years, buried over 50000 New York deaths. He earned 700 yearly, left nearly 100000 estate. Dismissed from Charities Department May 11 1807 for illegally disposing of bodies. Indicted but never tried. Columbia University treasurer Nash paid him 4750 in four years.
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New York
Dee. W
Albert N. White
White
Charities Department Service
Columbia University Grone
John McLane Nash
Man Arrested for Malicious Mischief in Magnolia Saloon Windows
Tim Collier faces arrest by Policeman Bryant on the night of the incident charged with smashing windows of the Magnolia saloon at First avenue and Pike street.
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Tim Collier
Bryant
Magnolia
First Avenue
Pike Street
Moore's Jewelry Ad Promotes Diamond Watch
An advertisement urges customers to visit Moore's at 705 Second Avenue for diamond watches and jewelry. The copy mentions La Roche being moved to Si First Avenue.
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Moore's
Second Avenue
Apricots and Pearls In Heavy Syrup Cans Sale
Listed for sale are apricots in heavy syrup and pearlets that melt in the mouth. Offers show price per pound and per dozen for each item. Readable details mention can sizes and per unit pricing.
Remarried couple from Valparaiso and Chicago wed again
Indy Dee reports M Currier of Valparaiso and M Mors of Chicago renewed their marriage yesterday after a long separation. The pair first wed in 1441 in Valparaiso, endured separations, and after both lost spouses, Currier invited Mors to return. Now he is 76 and she 72.
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Valparaiso
Indy
A M. Currier
Valparatet
Na M. Mors
Chicago
Val
Currier
Esq
Spirit of Li Hung Chang Reported in Newport Seance
In Newport New York readers recount a seance where Spiritualists claim Li Hung Chang spoke through Dr. Brooks of Chicago. The purported message says the Chinese statesman is in paradise, aims to elevate his people, and notes a calm, well-ordered circle. Doubters doubt the spirit’s origin.
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Newport
Dee
Mia Hung Chang
Brooks
Chicago
China
Li Hung Chang
Paradise
Hin
Old Statesman
Epworth Church Pennies Boost Debt Freeing Grant
In Jersey Shore Pennsylvania the Epworth Episcopal church reports Rev. W Emer son Karns distributed 100 pennies as promised. Donations from parishioners including Mrs. Robert Ramsey and Mrs. Dewey Douglas through washing and other talents raised $800 to clear church debt. The penny sold for $25 to a donor.
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Jersey Shore
Epworth Episcopal Church
W. Emerson Karns
Karns
Epworth
Robert Ramsey
Dewey Douglas
Divine
Water Measles Strikes Great Meadows Area
In Washington on December 9, a mysterious outbreak named water measles spreads across the Great Meadows as doctors note a mix of diphtheria and chicken pox. Ten deaths have occurred to date. The illness begins with a sore throat and develops a widespread rash.
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Washington, D.C
Great Meadows
Philippines
Waiter James McMahon Seized Over Coat Theft Charge
James McMahon a waiter was arrested by Policeman Kelly yesterday on the charge of stealing an over coat from a local hotel. The coat in question was found being worn by the prisoner at the time of arrest.
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James McMahon
Kelly
Two Hens Stop Car After Scramble on Monongahela Line
In Pittsburg a frantic hen escaped from a street car near Homestead on the Monongahela line. The car needed repairs and motorman Henry Williams was treated for wounds after the hens scattered glass fragments when the flock fled the scene. A curious note mentions Henry Lord reportedly tearing down a 200 year old erection and uncovering two centuries old eggs between partitions.
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Marlborough, Co
Henry Lord
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Homestead
Henry Williams
Saatea
Won’t Marry White Man Disinherits Daughter in Will
In Suffolk court a suit challenges the will of Dempsey Harn who disinherited his daughter Ida Ann White for marrying a man of her own race and leaving his estate to white beneficiaries. The case centers on the wealthy Norfolk area matter as Lachew Furs and C Berg are noted in the ad snap.
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Norfolk
Dempsey Harn
Ida Ann White
Suffolk
Duty on air and the English air cushion tale
An English officer questions a man about an air cushion found with a family belonging to a French traveler. The officer suspects contraband but the cushion yields only air, making the Frenchman’s face grow longer as the rubber deflates. Moore's advertises a wide umbrella range and canes for presentations on Second avenue.
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Jacques Bonhomme
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