Bank Burglary Legend Jimmy Hope and City Judges
New York commentary recalls Jimmy Hope, famed bank thief, who stole over a million and lived quietly afterward. It notes his role in the Manhattan and other bank robberies, his son’s confession, and critiques of judges in New York with conflicts between public work and private investments.
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York
Jimmy Hope
Jimmy
Bankers’ Association
Hope
Manhattan Bank
Manhattan
First National
Wilmington
Del
South Kensington
Philadelphia
John Hope
Columbia Boat Races and the Challenge of Size and Talent
The piece analyzes Columbia University’s recurring rowing and football struggles, noting its smaller student body compared to Yale, Princeton, and Cornell. It cites standout individuals like Buck Whitwell and Fraser, and mentions Pierrepont’s $500,000 donation while forecasting Cornell’s advantage in crew trials.
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Columbia University
Dr. Peet
Columbia
Yale
Princeton
Cornell
Teachers College
Barnard
Yale Giants
Columbians
Hogan
Morley
Weeks
Buck
Whitwell
Hanlan
America
Fraser
Pierrepont
Law-Tangled-City Shows Graft Fear in New York
The article argues New York City’s aldermen lost power to grant railway franchises to the board of estimate amid graft concerns. It notes long legal battles over constitutionality, with four major public improvement plans as test cases. It also covers Roosevelt era taxes on public service franchises and railroad challenges to deduct already paid taxes, implying costly legal delays.
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New York
Board of Estimate
Aldermen
Roosevelt
Supreme Court of the United States
New York Courts Delay Tied to Judge Schedules and Pay
The piece argues city judges work long hours while country judges idle, blaming delays in law and political influence. It notes New York city judges earn far higher pay and face delayed case timelines from Manhattan to Brooklyn and apportionment in the appellate division, contrasting with shorter terms in the countryside.
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New York
Congress
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Betinan Wmanhattan
Mm Raaterlyn
Shemont
Tip culture in New York sparks debate on tipping norms
A 1905 discussion by Owin Langdon on tipping in New York surveys restaurant practices from Delmonico's to quick lunch spots. The piece notes varied expectations, with five cent tips for waitresses and a general rise in cost of dining, while some managers claim customers tip disproportionally.
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Ditor Bok
New York
Bok
Delmonico’s
Sherry’s
Paris
London
Walter
Owin Langdon
Local Notice Corrects Terminology Guidance
A reader edits usage notes on title and word choices in reporting. The guidance emphasizes precise language with examples for veterinarian versus veterinary terms and neighborhood terminology to avoid miswording.
Invention of Paper From China to Corn Based Paper
A historical account traces paper’s origin in China with Ts a Lun and a secretary at court during Wu’s reign, detailing early reed and bamboo records, the shift to pulp making, and the spread of paper. It notes later uses of corn stalk fibers for wrapping paper and cardboard, offering potential gains for farmers.
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Raigerd Wu
Asea
Maee Ee Ee Ea
Ts’al Lun
Ts'an Lun
Domestic Service in Brazil Revealed by Rio Grande do Sul Report
A consular report from Rio Grande do Sul notes Brazilian domestic workers sleep away from the home, leaving by seven at night and returning around seven or eight the next day. Some houses remove a window pane to receive bakery and dairy deliveries, avoiding waking residents.
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Brazil
Rio Grande Do Sul
Sawing Stone by Wet Sanded Wire Drilling in French Quarries
A description of stone cutting in French quarries uses steel wire cables moistened with water and sand to saw rock. The wire moves 1000 to 1200 feet per minute over pulleys, with water and sand jets forming the cutting material. A 500 foot running cable can cut 100 feet.
Life through faith in Christ as the Son of God
A religious study outline notes the quarterly focus on Jesus life death and resurrection with lessons on Jesus as shepherd lives through faith and serving others. It lists lessons 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 10 11 12 and key questions for review and reflection.
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Jesus
Christ
God
John
Bethany
Jerusalem
Isle of
Patmos
Leason
Lexson
Notable Animal Facts From a Curio Text
A fragmented excerpt lists curious animal notes. It mentions a scamel moaning in waste water, a lion biting iron, and endurance feats for engie ain condor. It also references Manageroos leaping eleven feet and a giant Amazon river fish, the arapaima, in brief.
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Amazon
Is the Sun Losing Power and Its Global Effects
The article discusses sunspot activity and possible links to Earth's weather and climate. It notes large sunspots observable from 93 million miles away, likening cooler material in the photosphere to slag on molten iron. It warns of potential drastic effects if sun activity continues, while stating the sun is at an early extinction stage with measurable radiation variations and magnetic storm connections.
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Oraige Oruel P. Langley
Garrett P. .Serviss
Success Magazine
Earth
Snowshoe Nation Error in Micmac Bible Translation
The London News notes a Micmac Bible mistranslation where Nation rose against Nation became a pair of snowshoes due to a single letter error. It comments on the Micmac language’s long words and their small population. The Cleveland Leader adds humor about headaches from large hats and wind strain on hair roots, seeking better millinery.
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Nova Scotia
Bible Society
London News
Cleveland
French Stork and the Twelve Children Act in Canada
The late Mercier government law grants a farm on government land to every father with twelve children. It reveals French Canadians are the most prolific among dominion races, though few qualify. about six percent of beneficiaries are English, Scottish or Irish.
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Canada
Mercier
Dominion
Tribune
Markets Report From New York and Other Cities June 19 1905
Market notes show flour prices in Minnesota and spring patent at 5.50 to 6.30, wheat No 2 red at 1.03, corn No 2 yellow around 61 1 2 cents, oats 36 1 2 cents, hay receipts quoted 12 to 12 1 2, cattle little activity, sheep steadier at 3.00 to 4.40, hogs steady. Cleveland reports flour at 5.90 to 6.30, corn 59 1 4 cents, oats 35 1 4, butter to 1 6 cents, eggs 17 cents, cheese lic, timothy hay 11.35 to 11.75, cattle 5.25 to 5.50, lambs 7.00 to 7.75, hogs as listed. Buffalo region notes cattle 5.80 to 6.00, sheep 5.00 to 5.15, hogs 5.70 to 5.75. Chicago and other markets fragmentary with rough prices.
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New York
Minnesota
Cleveland
York State
Chicago
Central Standard
Patson
OrrVille
Millersburg
Mt. Vernon
Columbus
Mt Vernon
Ae Millersburg
Eos Orrville
Lve
Barberton
Akron
Slive
Cleveland. Sar
Arsaw
Uriana
Reese Toledo
Oak Harbor
Acee Fremont
Oon Clyde
Bellevue
Monroeville
Orwa
Wellington
Spencer
Smithville Aes
Massillon
Navarre
Wesees
Pittaburg
Ari
Slsserer
Ererves
Unionvale
Adena
Sasene Wj
Eenee
Mt Plessant
Dillonvale
Brilliant
Mingo Junction
Steubenville
Martin's Ferry
Wheeling
Col
Westcol Ond
Martins
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Brillant
Hs i Eonens
Avace
Eee
Mt. Pleasant
Cess
Pittsburg
Jewett
Seem Bowerston Ee
Anvee Sherrodaville
Valley Finsmen
Smithvile
Everes
Fremont
Toledo
Dally
Sherrodaville
Canton
Carrollton
Centon
Sherode
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Wall Street
Cardozo
Westbrook
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Folger
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Edward B. Warman
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Joseph B. Bowles
Prendergast
Wachington
Washington
Shakespeare
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Cordelia
Elvira
Philadelphia Inquirer
Donap’t
the Tatler
Second Quarterly Review
Arlington Lodge
Iver Cree
Arenas Sa
W. C/ KRIEGER
Will E. Scott
Lorewa
Wertz
Dalton
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C. P
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Gibson Scribe
Rose Council
Frank E Gibson
Ernest
Scott
Knights OF Pythias
Alton Lodge
F.medte
Ursda Poreaings -Vielting Brothers
PIR
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Ca&c
Axrow
Cleveland & Buffalo
Cleveland and
Buffalo
Erie
Baily
Cleland
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Trales
Detroit
West Am Vandeenscinger U4
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Tale Company
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