The Iron Mask Mystery Without an Iron Seal
The piece debunks the iron mask legend surrounding the prisoner of the Bastille. It notes M Yung’s effort to reveal the truth about Lorraine adventurer deception and surveys theories that he was Louis XII’s twin or son of Anne of Austria Mazarin Cromwell and others. It concludes no man was ever in an iron mask.
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du Bolsgobey
M. Yung
Lorraine
Louis’ Xiy
Oliver
Cromwell
France
Joan of Arc
Supreme Court Sustains the Foot-Ease Trademark Infringement
Justice Laughlin in Buffalo issued a permanent injunction with costs and a full account of sales against Paul B. Hudson and a Brooklyn dealer for making or selling Dr Clark's Foot Powder, ruled an imitation of Foot-Ease. Allen S. Olmsted owns Foot-Ease, the early nationwide advertiser, who will mail free samples to requesters. Further suits will target other infringers using similar branding and packaging.
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Justice Laughlin
Supreme Court
Buffalo
N. Y
Paul B. Hudson
Brooklyn
Dr. Clark
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Epigrammatic Wisdom on Life and Suffering
A collection of quoted lines from Thackeray Froude Bayley Virgil Swift Mrs Stone Horace Rogers and others on life, sorrow, pity, and the soul. It presents reflections on learning limits, enduring affliction, and the value of helping others.
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Thackeray
Froude
Philip James Bayley
Virgil
Swift
Mrs. Stone
Francis
Horace
Rogers
Spain in upheaval as riots widen across provinces
Dispatches report intensified crisis in Spain with killings and wrecked buildings as protests surge in Caceres Leon and Murcia. Rioters demand bread and work amid wheat shortages, factory closures, and soaring prices. Government acts to curb exports with a new wheat flour and potatoes ban.
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Spain
Lord Salisbury
London
England
America
Madrid
Caceres
Leon
Helauist
Murcia
Cortes
Army Deficiency Bill Passes Congress In War Measure
Congress hurriedly approved a 36 million dollar deficiency appropriation act covering torpedo work 350000 Cuban expeditionary force 150034 immediate needs 42000 unforeseen expenses 83500 portable electric outfit 12095 intrenching tools and 10000000 for clothing camp and garrison equipment Maj General Miles urged rapid funding noting no money remains from the 50 million defense appropriation to cover these urgent costs
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Congress
Miles
Dole Offers Hawaii to U S in War With Spain
President Dole has formally offered to transfer the Hawaiian islands to the United States for its war with Spain and to furnish American ships with coal supplies and ammunition. Washington reacts with surprise and Congress leans favorable. a message to grant authority to act may follow.
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Sam
Dole
McKinley
Hawaiian
United States
Spain
Pacific
Washington
Congress
QODS BENDS Across Record-Setting Friday Sports Roundup
Records fell as two National League teams were shut out with no base hits. Jack Daly and Rich Lavigne to wrestle again late May in Long Island City. Peter Jackson retires citing rising speed of young fighters like Jim Jeffries. Major Taylor to race Jaap Eden and others in five distinct tracks. Boyers sets Russia distance trot record of 10 6 75 4 in 1894.
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Jack Daly
Rich Lavigne
Long Island City
Peter Jackson
Jim Jeffries
Major Taylor
Jaap
Dr Williams Pink Pills Prove Life Changing
A family from Howesville recounts years of decline and feeble health. After trying various remedies they used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The mother improved after five boxes and regained strength and energy. Daughter Anna also recovered flesh color appetite and vitality. They highly recommend the medicine to others.
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Mson
Winlliams
Anna
Persian gulf divers rely on shark charmers to season opening
In the Persian gulf, divers begin the season by hiring shark conjurers to divert sharks from the fleet. Government funds charmers, natives gather along the shore to set huts and bazaars, and fleets depart at midnight toward oyster banks. Conjurer power is seen as hereditary and independent of faith.
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Persian Gulf
Allen's Foot-Ease powder advertised for foot comfort
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for painful swollen feet. It claims instant relief from bunions, sweating and callouses and says tight shoes feel easy. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, mail order 25 cents, trial package free from Allen S. Olm sted, LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
A Electric Rat Trap and a Lord Mayor's Toast
A note describes an electric rat trap using a cheese bait and a wire shock to kill a rat. It then mentions Sir William Curtis, Lord Mayor of London, as originator of the three Rs toast. In 1795 he proposed it as a toast before the Board of Education.
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William Curtis
London
Board of Education
Frozen Butterflies Lie in Snow Stabilizing Thaw
Mountain climbers report finding butterflies frozen in snow in brittle form. Careful handling prevents breakage, and once thawed the insects recover and take flight. This curious natural phenomenon draws attention from hikers and scientists alike.
Mud Trap Delays People as Vehicles Get Stuck
Report notes people and vehicles becoming mired in mud, causing delays and difficulty in passage. No injuries reported. Authorities urge caution and road crews to restore mobility.
The Death Rate and Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters
The piece argues malaria deaths are few but still deadly in effect. It asserts physicians warn malaria causes serious illness and nervous prostration, claiming Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters eradicates and prevents the malady.
George Graham and the deadbeat escapement legacy
The fragment recalls George Graham, famed instrument maker of 1700, who invented the dead beat escapement. His Westminster Abbey burial received marked honors with a Royal Society presence. The rest is a dated reader letter mix containing unrelated phrases.
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Westminster
Britain
Westminster Abbey
George Graham
Graham
Royal Society
Hairpin Embedding Reveals Fatal Heart Injury in Sheerness Case
Post mortem on a woman who died in Sheerness, England, found a six inch hairpin lodged in the heart. The report notes the instrument likely caused the fatal injury, a rare and shocking finding drawing attention to household items and safety.
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Sheerness
England
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ends Found Cure Claim
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional remedy priced at seven cents per bottle. The copy includes fragmented phrases about teething syrups and other remedies and mentions Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
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