Word of King Canute opens uneasy homecoming
In this 1903 romance scene, Etheling Sebert returns with captive Randalin to Ivarsdale beyond Middlesex. The march draws cheers from yeomen, as Hildelitha and servants react to the Dane page Oslac and Canute’s favored retainer, while Sebert contemplates defenses against Edmund and the looming conflict.
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Eniht
Morcard
Canute
Randalin
Edmund
Saint Cuthbert
Etheling
Ivaredale
Ivar Wide-Fathomer
Ivarsdale
Lodbrok
Hildertha
Father Ingulph
Hildelitha
Oslac
Ingulph
Satan
Sebert
Svarsdale
Parrot Detects Burglary Leader in Paris Case
A Parisian parrot owned by Mme Tarby helped police trap a gang of burglars. The bird greeted the owner and Commissary with digs, then revealed the nickname Big Feet as the burglar’s alias. Police followed the clue, arrested the gang, and the parrot will testify at trial.
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Mme. Tarby
Paris
Mme, Tarby
Real Thing. Secret society wives noted by a bald-headed man
A bald-headed man proclaims his wife is president of a secret society while a fussy old bachelor scoffs. The absent-hatted speaker explains the group uses exchanged scoreta among its members.
Disaster at Port Arthur Report Highlights Losses
Dispatch from St Petersburg dated August 12 details a naval clash on August 10 between the Russian squadron and Japanese forces near Shantung. Battleships Czarevitch and others battled torpedo boats and mines, with heavy casualties including Rear Admiral Withoft and Navigating Lieutenant Drm gulshevitch.
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St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Matousevitch
Withoff
Port Arthur
Askold
Diana
Pallada
Novik
la. m
Shantung
Czarevitch
Prince Ouktemsky
Vladivostok
Kino Chou
Withoft
Drmgulshevitch
Myself
Kiao Chou
Laid Up For Repairs Russian Ships In German Hands
Shattered Russian battleship Czarevitch and three destroyers are held in the German administered port of Tsingtau for repairs. Russians may dismantle ships due to Japanese superiority while the cruiser Pallada and Diana are believed at Vladivostok. An unconfirmed report claims Russian cruiser Novik was sunk near Taingtau after the Port Arthur battle.
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Tginchau
Czarevitch
Truppel
Kiao Chou
Captain Trappel
Czarovitch
Trappel
Port Arthur
Taing‘au
Electrician killed by live wire at Vinton plant
Clarence R. York a 30 year old city employee at Vinton on the municipal light plant fell across a live wire while working on a pole and was instantly killed. He left a wife and one child Johnny.
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Falla
Vinton
Clarence R. York
Seek to Rid Georgia of Obnoxious Blacks
In Statesboro on August 18 and 19, reports describe white mobs targeting Black residents. A Black man was found dead from gunshot wounds near town, his son injured, while lashings and threats spread through the surrounding countryside. Guards overseeing prisoners voiced sharp criticism of leadership and most plan resignations.
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Georgia
Statesboro
Satesboro
Riggs Mil
Statesboro Guards
Hitch
Elect Cone
Gunner
Girl Foils Robbers With Revolver at Home
Agnes Berke of West Hoboken foiled a three man plan to rob her father's shop and home by brandishing a revolver. The men, posing as health inspectors, fled after the 12 year old girl grabbed the weapon and threatened to shoot. The incident ended with the trio escaping through a rear door as she screamed.
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Svarndale
Fridtj
Spur
Etheling
New York
Agnes Berke
West Hoboken
Berke
Agnes
Storm Devastates Orchards in Michigan
A violent hailstorm with a southwest gale hit southwestern Michigan Tuesday night. It wrecked fruit orchards, destroying thousands of bushels of peaches, pears, and plums. The loss to growers will run into thousands of dollars.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Continental economists plan massive study trip to U S
Berlin reports that hundreds of European economists will visit the United States for a broad study tour. The delegation will split the country into sections, with each group guided by technical experts to observe American industry and economics firsthand.
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WII
America
Berlin
United States
Blackmailer Confession From Sioux City Teen
In Sioux City Iowa on August 18 Joseph Francis a 17 year old boy shot while handling a dummy package containing 1600 dollars in blood money from Jacob Feldner of Imear Holy Springs confessed to devising the blackmailing plot.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Joseph Francis
Jacob Feldner
Imear Holy Springs
Train Knocks Trolley Car Down Lydia Avenue Crossing
Kansas City reports a Chicago and Alton train collided with a trolley at the Lydia avenue crossing, throwing the trolley fifty feet. Motorman Tetorson and a passenger Sims were injured. A watchman’s mistake was cited as the cause.
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Kansas City
Chicago & Alton
Lydia Avenue
Tetorson
Sims
Bandits Loot Gabbage's Aaroon in Needles Robbery
San Bernardino reports from Needles describe the robbery of Gabbage's aaroon and the escape of the robber. Several thousand dollars worth of valuables were taken in the incident.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Gabbage
World’s Fair Official Resigns as Admissions Chief Clerk
Turner, general chief clerk of the department of admissions, submits resignation. The brief notice notes his departure from official duties, with reference to the World’s Fair administration.
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iResigna
Turner
Thie Department of “Admissions
Italian detectives chase Vito Laducca in New York kidnapping case
New York police report progress on the Tony Masnino kidnapping. Italian detectives think they have found a trail leading to Vito Laducca, a deserter from the Italian navy, whose house contained a navy uniform photo. Laducca had worked for Mannino, father of the missing boy, prior to the abduction.
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Vito Laducca
Tony Masnino
New York
Laducca
Mannino
Missing Brooklyn Boy In Barrel Murder Case
A search widens across Hoboken Jersey City Paterson Newark and beyond for 3 ft 6 in 50 lb boy Loavi Lannmino last seen in a blue and white cap white striped shirt and blue and white trousers. Authorities pursue the barrel murder gang head through private interviews and new leads amid fears the child may be dead or alive.
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Brooklyn
Lad
Funda
Mannino
Laducca
Tighe
Vachris
Rooney
Hoboken
Jersey City
Paterson
Newark
New York
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Board of Trade
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