Peddler Becomes Millionaire Overnight in Oakland
Alfred Newson, a shoe peddler, wakes to learn a fortune awaits him from a missing heir. Police Inspector Van Houtte reveals the news at a Glendale charity club where Newson’s cronies linger. He plans to share wealth with his old companions and seek simple comfort, including a wife and meals.
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Oakland
Cal
Alfred
Newsome
Jomcers
Peter van Houtte
Potterman
Peddier
Philadelphia
Rural cops buy Boston helmet sale to fund police
Boston police plan to sell 1 000 helmets with Captain Searles selling one to an out of town chief for three dollars. Comedians and constables are expected to purchase the rest. In London, Dr Octavia Lewin warns against a veil after a nasal disease claim.
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Boston
London
Octavia Lewin
London Homeopathic Hospital
Blazing Coal Beneath Scranton Threatens Mine Workers
A red hot coal seam ten feet thick and at least six thousand feet long burns 400 feet underground in the abandoned Central mine at Scranton. Fire fighters struggle in extreme heat and gas, using concrete walls to starve the blaze as experts warn of dangerous gas pockets and possible explosions if adjacent mines are breached.
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Scranton
Central
Ell Fluto
Walla
State Department of Mining
Velna
People’s Goal Company
Two Chess Experts to Play in Havana
New York February 18 report states a world chess championship match will open in Havana on March 10 for a $20,000 purse. Participants U R Capablanca of Cuba and Dr Emanuel Lasker of Berlin have agreed to all arrangements for a series of eight to 24 games.
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New York
Havana
U. R. Capablanca
Cuba
Manuel Lasker
Berlin
Dan the Pony Courier Retired After 17 Service Years
In Piedmont North Carolina on February 18 a government worker retires after carrying mail for 17 years and never missing a day. The horse named Dan reportedly traveled about 75,000 miles in service.
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Piedmont
8. C
Dan
Stocking advertisement for Richelieu ribbed stockings
Regular price 85c each. Richelieu ribbed stockings in mercerized fiber with reinforced foot and hem top. Colors black white and cordovan. Sizes 6 to 10. Piret Floor.
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Richelieu
Dotted Swiss Fabric Popular for Kitchens and Bathrooms
Dotted Swiss in dotted and figured designs remains a material much desired for kitchens and bathrooms, showcased on the fourth floor.
Large Sale on Fine China and Accessories
A wide assortment of English rock tea pots and related dinnerware offered at reduced prices on the fifth floor. Sale includes sugar and creamer sets, berry bowls, napper and cake sets with prices ranging from 35c to 15.50 and many items listed with sale prices across multiple lines.
France seeks reparations to heal war damage not revenge
Paris argues reparations are needed to repair immeasurable injuries from a wanton war. The piece contrasts 7 percent French devastation with the United States, listing ruined cities and coal regions to illustrate the scale of destruction.
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Paris
France
Germany
America
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Connecticut
Maryland
West Virginia
St. Quentin
Dental
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White Hope
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King Bros. CO
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Cond Avenue
University Street
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Lens
Amiens
NAVY
Board OF Survey, Appraisal and Sale
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