27 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
The Bellefontaine Republican
Location
Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
1
A readable fragment describes a doctor selling relief for distress from eating, claiming nervous causes and offered remedies. It mentions appetite, sleep, and stomach issues, with phrases about nerves and blood. The text appears as a 1910s style sensational health notice lacking clear names or dates.
Jim Martin is praised for his actions during the Galveston storm, credited with helping save residents and coordinating aid. The report highlights his courage, quick thinking, and leadership amid the disaster's chaos.
Jim Martin, a master Galveston carpenter, lived with wife Mollie in a two story gulf shore home. As a hurricane engulfed the island, he fought wind and water to rescue a nun and a child, breaking windows and swimming amid 120 mile per hour gusts. The nun died saving the child, while Jim and Mollie survived.
A queen formerly traveling, staying two days at the Golden Goose inn, and entertaining her retinue, discharged 300 thaiers. On departure the tandlora sought royal favor. she replied she would consider patronage on her return if he paid again for poor sign.
A distorted poetry fragment describes a parent urging a child to go to school and learn. The text is garbled with misspellings and nonsensical lines, lacking clear narrative or identifiable people, dates, or places.
A Toronto man recounts a troubling journey with a mysterious bag swap in London. Theodore Bliss, a sharp stranger, and a detective complicate travel from Canterbury to Guilford Junction as a half million in English bonds lies hidden in a rival bag. The incident ends with arrest and a thwarted crime, revealing misdirection and clerical delays.
In Tung Chow Pekin officials and missionaries arranged a public funeral for seventy Chinese Christians. A vast procession along the city streets featured cavalry and infantry as officials, soldiers, and hundreds mourners observed. Officials from sixty villages signed documents pledging protection if Christians returned home. Similar funerals are planned for other towns.
The Manila Times reports Cavite marines and the 11th Infantry will push from the south in Samar, cleansing the island northward to join the 28th 12th 7th and 9th regiments. Lukban’s forces may surrender after a harsh offensive, while gunboats burn coast towns and seize an ammunition factory at Parasan.
A brief note praises The Chicago 400 journal of travel for its fine illustrations half-tone quality and perfect lettering. Mentions features, quality of depictions, and the pleasant images of Wheeling scenery with references to receipts, quarters, and railway names in a clipped, archival tone.
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