Boundary Survey of Mason and Dixon Line Described
The U S Geological Survey publishes two bulletins on U S boundary lines and area. The Mason Dixon line was set at 39 degrees 43 minutes 26.3 seconds after a 1850 re survey confirmed the original run by Mason and Dixon begun in 1760. Maryland gained about two acres from the resurvey.
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Washington
Geological Survey of
United States
Uni
Alaska
Bulletin On
Vinson
Dixon
Sfollows
Maryland
Untelphia
Delaware Bay
Delaware
Jeremiah Mason
Pons
Mor
Mason and Dixon
Pennsylvania
Col
Graham
United States Topographical Engineers
Magon
Fetus Scene Reveals City Fight Over Law and Prostitution
Herbert W. Woatcott, a Kansas City attorney, recounts a case from an arrest state where saloon interests used a hired tramp to test the law. The man earned two dollars daily while jailed, until a second conviction led to a 114 year sentence being served and ongoing payments until it expired.
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Kansas City
Denison
Tex
Herbert W. Woatcott
Kateas
Union
War on long hatpins in Paris sparks policing moves
The Paris press harps on deadly hatpins worn with big hats causing injuries in crowds and shops. Police consider regulating pin length after more than fifty accidents since June 1, including a civil engineer losing an eye and a baby killed in a arms bearers incident.
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Paris
Baby Falls Three Stories From Porch In Chicago
A two year old boy named Thomas fleharty fell from a third floor porch at 119 West Van Buren Street in Chicago. He landed about 20 feet below, was found conscious and smiling, and suffered no injuries after examination by a physician.
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Chicago
West van Buren Street
Thomas Fleharty
Court Urges Whipping Post in Wife Beating Case
New York Police Magistrate House urged in court for a whipping post for wife-beaters and proposed a cat o nine tails attachment. He said many wives seek warrants daily but prosecutions stall, calling for a movement to deter domestic violence and protect abused spouses.
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New York
House
Danville Case Sees Family Pay For Profanity
In a wheat-field dispute Matthew L Sheep sued Frank Ortman and his son John of Derry township for hurling 41 oaths. The elder paid fines and costs and was dismissed while the son faced assault charges and remains held under $300 bail.
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Danville Fa
Frank Ortman
John
Derry Township
Matthew L
Ortman
Student buys coffin then commits suicide at Cologne
In Cologne a young Commercial University student, convinced of inevitable death, buys a coffin and endures a medical procedure to reassure him. After recovery his fear persists and he shoots himself, dying by his own hand despite guarding.
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Berlin
Commercial University
Cologne
Turpentine Reaches New High Price Record
Savannah spirits of turpentine sell at 50 cents per gallon, marking a price peak unseen since April 1908 when the same figure was recorded.
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Savannah
Roosevelt Attends Nairobi Follies Lion Song Skit
Col Roosevelt and son Kermit attend an entertainment in Nairobi hosted by acting governor Mr. F. J. Jackson. The show features topical songs about Roosevelt with audience laughter as a skit titled A Tale of Chase includes a reference to his lion hunting and a photo moment with Kermit.
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Nairobi
British East Africa
Col Roosevelt
Roosevelt Visit Sparks Kilindini Memories In Rain
Scribes recall Teddy Roosevelt’s 1909 Kilindini harbor reception. Rain drenched festivities as locals cheered the former president aboard a railway journey, praising the sights and exclaiming that “That’s Bully” reflects the era’s zest and ambition.
Giraffes and Rhinos at the Rail in B EA News
A fragmented verse excerpt notes chatter about giraffes rhinos and hand fed lions near the rail and mentions press relations and news coverage. The piece criticizes suppression of truthful reports and references a New York paper from the prior Sunday night.
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B. EA
Couple Welcome Their Twenty-Second Child in Canaan
Announcement from Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Dickey of Canaan notes the birth of their twenty second child in two years. Mrs. Dickey married at fourteen, Mr. Dickey only slightly older, and none of the 22 children have been seriously ill, aside from mild childhood ailments.
Investigation Probes Waratah Sighting as Passengers Questioned
An official inquiry began to determine if bodies seen by a passerby were those of Waratah passengers or crew or instead whale carcasses. The probe aims to verify the fate of the ship and the identities involved.
Missing Waratah May Be Found Near Cape Town
Hope rises that the missing Australian steamer Waratah with about 400 persons aboard may be located near Cape Town, South Africa, after more than two weeks since its disappearance. Officials and families await news as search efforts continue.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Railroads Burying Care New York
The Rock Island Railway plans to order 5000 forty ton freight cars and 50 locomotives. Recent orders include 6000 steel hopper cars by the Chesapeake and Ohio 70 passenger cars by the Baltimore and Ohio 25 passenger locomotives by the Great Northern and 90 cars by the Santa Fe.
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New York
Rock Island Railway
Chesapeake & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio
Great Northern
Santa Fe
Refused New Trial for Leonard Patrick in Alen Case
Leonard Patrick, twice tried for the hit on Bil Alen at Gilmour Alba in 1407, and jailed for manslaughter in Michigan City, will not receive a new trial. He was tried in Sullivan County where the jury disagreed, then convicted in Vigo County and given an indeterminate sentence of 2 to 21 years. Defense argued faulty jury instructions but Judge Fortune denied the request.
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Leonard Patrick
Peece
Fortune
Quackenbush
Patrick
Companyorn
Birthday Hay Ride Surprises Turman Township Crowd
In Fairbanks on September 23 a lively group of youths chaperoned by Miss Helen Jewett rode to the Martin home to surprise J. D. Johnson on his birthday. John Fredricks fled to the woods but later aided with the phonograph as a Halloween party climax featured a mock appendectomy performed by an unseen dark lantern surgeon. The group faced rough roads and a faulty driver but mostly enjoyed the evening with several named attendees including Ina Morris Ruby Nichols Iva Monroe Zola Martin Percy Lester Claud Harmon Loren Thomas Allison Pittman and Arnold Pirve.
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Fairbanks
Helen Jewett
Turman Township
J. P. Martin
J. D. Johnson
John Fredricks
Fredricks
Johnson
Ina Morris
Ruby Nichols
Iva Monroe
Zola Martin
Percy Lester
Claud Harmon
Loren Thomas
Allison Pittman
Arnold Pierve
Bucklen Arnica Salve Advertised as Family Healer
A rapid call touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for burns cuts boils and pains. The ad claims it cured the family in hours and lists Joe K Smock and Son as the seller in a brisk frontier style promotion.
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Moses
Baby
Johnnie
Mamie
Billie
Joe K. Smock & Son
Advertised Letters at Sullivan Postoffice 1909
List of unclaimed letters as of September 29 1909 at Sullivan Indiana Post Office. Letters to ladies include Mrs Pearl Davidson Mrs Donaire Mrs Rilla Price. to gentlemen Allen Blevans Amos E Barrett Jesse Crawford L C Hicks Kazekowic Mellvaine Smith Doug Smith Wm N Smith Dr Andrew Thomas Russell Stover. Callers must say advertised or letters will move to Dead Letter Office in two weeks. Arthur A Holmes P.M.
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Sullivan, Ind
Blevans
Allen
Barrett
Amos E. Crawford
Jesse. Hicks
L. C. Kazekowic
Mellvaine
Mrs Sims and daughter Return Home After Death Call
Mrs Elizabeth Sims and her daughter Imma, summoned here by the death of Mrs Rebecca Dailey, have returned to their home in Springfield Illinois.
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Elizabeth Sims
Imma
Sims
Rebecca Dailey
Springfield
Index Bargain Bulletin Pug He Re Phe Loe
Fragmentary OCR notes show a small bargain listing or classified notice from a local page. Readable items include brief entries likely about prices, goods or services offered. The text is incomplete but preserves a period style and streetlevel commerce tone.
Farm News and Family Notes From Farmersburg Area
Mrs. Lew Morgan of Terre Haute visits her parents the Jenningses. She will move to Nashville to join her husband in the South. Rev. L. V. Barbie preaches at Carlisle for a funeral. Several locals visit relatives including the Cottrells of Ellsworth. 245 attend Central Christian church rally day with a basket dinner. A son born to Mr and Mrs Fred Lash. twins to Mr and Mrs James Bryant of Tasonville. Dr. James Billman travels to Chicago on business.
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Lew Morgan
Terre Haute
George Jennings
Nashville
Tenn
South
L. V. Barbie
Carlisle
Cottrell
Miss Moore
Ellsworth
George Cottrell
W. C. Crary
James
Iva Park
St. Louis
Central Christian Church
Will Crary
Beatrice
Miss Weeks
Miss Brown
Iarl Dodd
Jake I
Bessie Wells
Com Heck
Jean O’traver
Fred Lash
James Bryant
Tasonville
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