Marconi Transatlantic Wireless Links Historic Milestones
ARCOM connects Europe and America and notes milestones in wireless telegraphy from 1900s to 1907. The report cites early experiments by Lodge Brans and Marconi, telegraphic links between Cornwall and Newfoundland and Philadelphia, and the establishment of regular transatlantic service from Glace Bay to Clifden. This brief item also covers society notes from Nashville and Wenatchee with upcoming weddings and lectures.
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Mareceni
Marconi
Cornwall
Hospital Point
Newfoundland
Philadelphia
Glace Hay
N. S
Clifden
Ireland
Judge Swearing Collapses After Sentence In Murders
In Pittsburg October, Judge James M. Swearingin collapsed while sentencing Norman Big Holmes to death for the murder of his sweetheart Nancy Miller, a first-time death sentence in the area.
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Pittsburg
Jameph M. Swearingen
Norman Big Holmes
Nancy Miller
New Preacher for Seattle
Rev. Robert Schoknecht, principal of Trinity Lutheran schools in Springfield Th., has received a call from the Lutheran church of Seattle signaling a clerical transfer to a new pastorate.
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Seattle
Springfield
Robert Schoknecht
Trinity Lutheran Schools
Lutheran Church of Seattle
Bertha Clarche to be fitted with dressmaking business
New York on October 7 reports Bertha Clarche who is to be released from Hedford penitentiary for killing her sweetheart. Funds raised by women of the city will outfit a dressmaking establishment for her.
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Girt
New York
Bertha Clarche
Hedford
Revolution Rumor Hits Portugal Rentes Drop on Report
United Press reports a rumor of a Portuguese revolution affecting the market. Portuguese rents fell as investors weighed the possible upheaval. In Anacortes a Citizens’ Ticket is set for the next municipal election. In Grand Forks Hindus quitting factory jobs triggers protest by white workers.
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Paris
Portugal
France
Anacortes
City Hall Market Menu Items Include Roasts and Steaks
The listing features pot roasts priced at 7 cents and rib steak at 100 cents, reflecting a historical city market promotion with affordable meat offerings.
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City Hall
New Haba Socialints Organizes Under Walter Thomas Mina
A fragmented text notes a new organization led by Walter Thomas Mina with growing numbers. It mentions a new meeting place at a school and a recent addition of about sixty members. The filing indicates an active, expanding group forming a local chapter.
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Walter Thomas Mina
Cope valued at twenty five thousand stolen from church
A Paria dispatch reports an antique Cope valued at 25000 dollars was stolen from the Blansac Naite church in Vienna. Authorities believe the thief may have moved the item to this location.
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Naon
Paria
Blansac Naite
Vienna
Chicago Grand Jury Bans Indictments for Low-Rung Gamblers
In Chicago the grand jury acknowledges a gambling ring but refuses to indict minor participants saying they cannot reach the men higher up. The report implies the principal figures evade current charges.
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Chicago
Kipling Arrives in Vancouver for Canadian Club Address
Rudyard Kipling and his wife arrived in Vancouver on October 7. He will address the Canadian Club on Tuesday detailing his current projects and travels.
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Kipling
Vancouver
B. GC
Rudyard Kipling
Canadian Club
Public Market Prices Today From Daily Ledger
Public market prices show light trading and attendance with a wide array of produce listed. Prices include apples 2.85 to 4.26 per barrel, beans 8 to 9 cents per pound, tomatoes 4 to 6 cents per pound, cucumbers 1 cent per item, and berries at 10 cents per box, among others. Two sailors’ bodies were recovered off Fort Baker near Sausalito.
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En Plen- Sut Ag
Pollowten
Sausalito
Cal
Fort Haker
Body found in Commencement Bay linked to Tacoma drowning
Distorted report states a Seattle boy believed to be two McMurran youths drowned while fleeing the ship Marion Joseph near Tacoma. The body was recovered in Commencement Bay and placed under coroner jurisdiction in Pierce County. Governor Johnson declares he is not a presidential candidate and endorses Bryan.
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McMurran
Seattle
Marion Joseph
Tacoma
Commencement Bay
Pierce County
Johnson
Paul
Bryan
Coffee slogan and money-back guarantee text
A short promotional line for Schilling's Best coffee promises refunds if the customer is not satisfied. It notes a money-back guarantee handled by the grocer. The fragment evokes mid century advertising language.
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N. 8
Marconba
Be Bay
Clifton
Oliver Lodge
Branney
Platholm
Lavernock
Nashville
Tenn
Patterson
Mary R. Gardner
Union City
Gladys Weda
Newport
Gladys Vanot
Count Siebeny
Clementine
Belgium
Leopold
Babylon
Greecland
Pere
India
Pier 2
Glace Bay
MRS. Marconi
J. Redelsheimer & CO
First Avenue
Columbia
Coliseum
Friewe Ile
Phenee Tiet
John Cort
Weer
Tunefal Conesit
Mlehep
Manecers
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Mars
Peputee
Pantages
Prieads
Mra Alexander Pan* Ace
Ferll
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Danora
Boa Beate
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G. A. Case
V. K. Thompson
Hering Mt. Wet
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Sivatae
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Ret Pee Moncerson
London
Ghosten
Two
Ave
United Press
Anacortes’ Citizens’ Ticket
Grand Forks
B C
Kk Arya Esteonen Hs. “Y
Fieleeeet Aera
Than & Rueeeie
Euler
Peete Saetiary
Princess Davenport
Atle
Davenport
Ile
Bunnet
Exactange
China
Ghyarniture Co
A Times
ArGuna
Wood
Rae
Greater
Theose
Qheater
Teddy
Schilling
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