The Wealthy Vagrant Returns to Public View
A lettered vagabond, once wealthy, appears in a Sartrouville robbery case. Police question him after champagne purchases reveal a backstory of deceit, despair, and 20 years living apart from family. He and three other wanderers are traced to a ramshackle hut and a night out with coppers.
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Twa
Stille
Wed & Henk
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Reverend Pompey Johnson Referred To As The Lord Warhorse
The Kansas City Star recounts a historical note about Pompey Johnson, a negro preacher from Mound City who labeled himself the Lord's warhorse. He allegedly misquoted scripture during a Sunday sermon, invoking three Johns from the Bible in a rambling exegesis.
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Kansas City
Mound City
Pompey Johnson
Breddera
John the Baptist
John de Evangelist
Ana John de Bunyan
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The Schlick Gyrostat for Diminishing Ship Roll
The Schlick gyrostat, proposed to reduce rolling, arose from observations on paddle-wheel steamers. It notes violent list when helm is turned, larger than centrifugal force would suggest, and remarks paddle steamers roll less with longer oscillation periods when wheels revolve.
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Reat
Jn Bacdway
Rapid Oceanic Anomaly Report From Divescu Hia
Observations note maximum 13 degrees in a volatile dive site. Rolling was intense for minutes as the hand-brake remained engaged. Evrostal and Dewan witnessed violent oscillation. once the aero device steadied, roll amplitude dropped but occasional spikes persisted.
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Gerich
Eide
Dartmoor Prison Escape Tale by William Crosstn
Fragmentary 1499 Dartmoor incident recounts a failed escape plan. A convict named Chribuinay Eve and accomplices attempt to flee. one is killed, another captured after a chase across the Dartmoor district. The narrative notes harsh punishment and extended confinement following the breakout.
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Neutecca
Brlog
Dartmeor
Gevey
Yusyuhmynt
Olen Abe
Ross-Inhay
Bie
Boys and Monkeys Pleasantries From Copenhagen Note
The Copenhagen correspondent reports on keeping chimps in gardens with simple amusements. An ecological expert comments on the chimpanzee mood and behavior, noting delight in attention and avoidance of punishment. The piece suggests the animal’s charm and need for constant care.
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Copenhagen
Loddon
Burglars' Wedding Postponed as Police Catch Five Thieves
Berlin police capture five burglars, four men and a woman, who robbed churches and houses. The gang confessed and planned a wedding feast for two of their friends using stolen items including furniture, oil paintings, church ornaments, and jewelry from wealthy families.
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Berlin
Ms Wane
Walter
Gallen
Gyrostat on German torpedo boat in 1910s experiments
The article describes Schick's gyrostat on the German torpedo boat See-Beer, detailing a heavy wheel with vertical shaft and trunnions, steam turbine conversion, governors and brakes, and the vessel trials showing smooth operation, high speeds, and no vibrations. It also covers later events including a prison escape story and pursuit by authorities with a fluctuating sequence of sightings and a dramatic chase.
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Bosra
Schick
Foeppl
Ute Beer
Murderer Giovanni Described In Fearful Death Row Terror
The condemned killer Saverio Giovanni awaits execution in New Jersey. He endures extreme mental torture as the date nears, praying hysterically whenever guards near his cell. He has suffered nights of wakefulness and fainting spells, with doctors summoned to prevent death from fear.
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Saverio JI Giovanni
New York
Giovanni
New Jersey
Hiathma
Canadian home tends take up in Western Canada during July
A London cablegram to the High Commissioner for Canada reports home tends in July across Western Canada with numbers for nationalities including Americans ten percent, Germans sixty eight three, Beattiak ninety eight, Irimb thirty eight, Austro-Hungarians thirty eight, Russians one twenty one, French Ger and fifty eight Canadians returning from the United States. Ouoesco the Swasi chief of the native deputation heads to London to pay respects to the King and has left Jokaumesburg for …
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Canada
Ene- Msn
Beattiak
Irimb
Ger
United States
Ouoesco
Eputation
Hax
Jokaumesburg
Runaway convict hunted after woodland escape
A prisoner known as Fa fled into the woods with one companion evading capture as warders and police scoured the moorland. Search parties tracked clues, and a man was later seen approaching a village with stolen belongings, leading to further efforts to apprehend the fugitive at Dartmoor.
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Efurt
Midniatt
Shelus
E.t
Durance Vile
Hospitable London and the German Emperor Honors
Fragmented OCR recounts festive events in London with ceremonies for the German Emperor. Mentions expenses, municipal leaders, and a royal welcome. References to the Prince of Wales and local officials, with monetary figures and grand display noted in a period tone.
Ranker to General to Brigadier General in Recognition
Cokimet Wo He Ruhertenn advances from private in the 1th Landers to Brigadier General under the new system. His long service includes time in Dragoon Guards and notable work at Stam College and in the Boer War where he was wounded. Robertson’s storied career reflects resilience and significant campaigns.
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CNTR
AschoaDt
Toby Wrennb
Abeerehut
Smith-Dorries
Robertson
Landers
Uso
Srn Dragoon
Greset
Stam College
Heniee
Robertzon Bo
Chirral
Bax Syra
Tom Mirauxi
Milk Quality Complaint Echoes Across English Village
A North of England farmer complains about poor milk quality to the local milkman. The dairy tradesman responds briefly, insisting the milk is fit for his historic purposes. The exchange ends with a terse remark reflecting the era’s terse commerce disputes.
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England
Bim
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