Murdered man from Lexington linked to Civil War unit
The victim, born in Lexington in 1846, was killed Friday afternoon in his Newtown building. He served as a member of the One Hundred and Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, mustered out in Greensborough on June 17, 1865. The obituary notes his early departure from home at 17 and outlines postwar moves to Chicago where he became a merchant, with mentions of local relatives and several residents traveling or visiting.
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Lexington
One Hundred and Fourth
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Greensborough
N. C
Richland County
Masailion
Logue
Eniat
Chicago, I
Christmas at Rideau Hall in Ottawa Crown Lands
Olawa Ont Tee 24 ile Royal Hiehners the Duke of Comnant attend the day at Rideau Hall with the Governor General and the royal family. They will join church in the morning and distribute ceremonial gifts to servants and others in attendance before spending the day at the official residence.
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Olawa
Ile Royal
Comnant
Dominian
Lompechil
Camerinus
Rideau Hall
Chureh
Mornige
Cervanta
Boston Firemen to Form Union Initiated in City
Horton and Mane report Boston fire department members plan to form a union and meet to decide joining the American Federation of Labor. City officials and firefighters expect a move toward organized labor focused on wage gains and shorter hours without arousing conflicts or strikes.
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Horton
Mane
Howemen
Norrow
American Federation of Labor
Aieh
Ial
Mambere
Leie
Mimi
Turks Face Allied Demands at Peace Conference
Ottoman delegation prepared to discuss the allies territorial proposals after dropping the revictuals demand for Adrianople. M Novakovitch announced readiness to present the Turkish side and the next meeting with the Porte was set for Saturday.
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Lonion Nayi
Turkey
Adrianople
M. Novakovitch
Sorian
Rephid Pashe
Berb
Europe
Midis
Rodosta
Crete
Rechid Pasha
Porte
St. James
Ruined City Found Near Tri Poli by Italian Officers
Two Italian officers reconnoitering near Tri Poli discovered a ruined city beyond Zaria identified as Babatia, once a colony of Imperial Home. They photographed a large, well preserved cube with many marble statues, 20 of which were outstanding. The rule will be explored shortly.
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Tripoli
Zaria
Babatia
Nagle May Draw Pardons From Governor Harmon
Philip Nagle, who has served two years in the Ohio prison annex awaiting execution for a Wyandot county murder, likely will receive a pardon today from Governor Harmon. A former reprieve and commutation petitions had followed efforts to secure clemency, with Nagle insisting on his innocence.
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Ohio
Columbia
O. Dee
Philip Nae Vle
Harmon
Nagle
Wyandot County
Trenton
Derrick
Morgan's Winton
Beef Prices Advance in State Institution Contract
Alda submitted for state institution contract Colma O Lee MewThotate of Oblo to pay an advance of from 10 to 10 percent for pounds of beat weed at the institution under the board of administration after Jan 1 101%. In tabulating the data the year has the same form as the advance, work and lard will be slightly cheaper, but not enough to offset the advanced price of beef.
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Alda
Contracta
Colma
O. Lee
Board of Administration
Legends Of St Sophia Preserve Mysterious Mosque Tales
A European correspondent recounts legends about Constantinople's St Sophia mosque. One tale says the building began as a Christian church and a hidden wall once hid a fleeing priest from Mohammed's siege in 1403. A second legend speaks of two monumental candles fated to signal Christian restoration when burned to their sockets.
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Constantinople
Hophia
Chien, News
Chrisan
Mohammed
St Bophin
Aluminium Garments and Miscellaneous Echoes from Harper's Weekly
The excerpt surveys aluminium as a valuable, versatile metal noting its extraction from clay and reduced production costs. It cites Napoleon calling it the "silver of clay," discusses textile applications including twisted warp and weft threads for evening wear and theatrical costumes, and mentions its durability and lightweight qualities. The text weaves in assorted quotations, jokes, and brief parodies reflecting period miscellany. It references Newton, sea snakes, and political tidbits, weaving a collage of curiosities, literary quips, and early 20th century newspaper flavor.
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Napoleon
Harper's Weekly
Desert Enigma of Leichhardt Expedition Mystery
A detailed reminiscence on Leichhardt’s central Australian crossing expedition of 1848, its disappearance with six whites and two blacks, the desert perils, dwindling water, and the legend that the party vanished as if swallowed by the earth. The piece ponders possible fates, native conflicts, or a sudden sandstorm, and notes the enduring mystery of their fate.
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Leichhardt
Ludwig Lalehbardt
Franklin
Austentin
Ausantiv
Lelchhardt
Coas
Australia
Fey
Mont
Quesensland
McPherson
Cogoon Creek
Bilin
Andas
Auntedda
Palmeas
Humun
Pearson's Weekly
Advance of aviation and the education of the bird man
A discussion on the perfection of the airplane and the aviator’s education, noting evolving wind handling, safer travel, and growing daring. It fuses observations on aircraft development, aviation exhibitions, and the death toll debates, with brief mentions of technology and manufacturing progress.
Clothes of the Future Fashion as We Labour
A fragmentary note imagines future garments grown from wool, cotton, and plant fibers without shearing or picking. Text envisions fibers produced ready for weaving, washable by simple care, and fashioned into robes, outerwear, and everyday wearable items.
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Iran
Public Sale at Mt. Vernon by Guaranty Savings Bank
Public sale at the mouth door of the Mt. Vernon College House in Knox County Ohio features notes from the Guaranty Savings Bank and Trust Co of Mt. Vernon, including several secured by collateral and varying loan amounts. Also listed are overdrafts claimed by Ward Bank and several named individuals, with Baxter as superintendent overseeing the process.
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Mt. Vernon
Knox County
Ohio
Elaine
Guaranty Savinies
Pond Company
Nex Caunty
la Sturt
du ‘Abinet Co
Atoc
Ber & Cp
A. Lb
Byrnon
Ward Bank
Harry
Conner
Fratt
Tage Brothers ‘Glan Co
Araft
Wrod
Brawner
Administratrix Notice for Higgin[e] Estate in Knox County Ohio
The administratrix with the will annexed of the estate of RO HANNAH A. HIGGINE late of Knox county Ohio deceased was appointed December 17 1912 by the Knox county probate court Elizabeth M. Bwors Belleville Ohio announces the appointment. Also news notes Yellville Arkansas Mrs Kimira Wagoner aged 111 residing near the Missouri line eyes a double Christmas celebration and her 111th birthday tomorrow. She is possibly the oldest white woman in the United States and is noted for health and vigor. In Mansfield these days Mr Charles Fry and son Keonoch plan to visit relatives. County Surveyor Arthur Wolfe made a business trip to Centerbury on Tuesday morning.
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A. R. Ripe
Shelby
Robert Johnson
East Gambier Street
Rockford
David Campbell
van Wert
Ohio
William Young
Dayton
Arthur Morton
Mauler Morton Harter
Canton
City
Oarintons
Harry A. Parrott
Chicago
Tdb. Parrott
Catherton Street
George Kingaberry
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Mt. Vernon
Carroll Coward
Cleveland- Pulte Medical College
Anya
Rohannah A. Higgine
Knox County
Said County
Elizabeth M. Bwors
Belleville
Yellville
Ark
Kimira Wagoner
Misa ‘Ouri Jing
Wagon Or
United States
Ste
Ths
Charles Fry
Keonoch
Mansfield
Tho
Arthur Wolfermado
Centerburyh
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Merchant of
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Cleveland
Coopere
Frederick Cooper
Nant Gambler Street
Db. Saltsman
Mike Ida Hnow
Mittabirgh
Ed Walton
Thin City
W. FP
Bawvol
George Ernest
Cavallo
Springfield
Hen
Giffard Erne
Meson, Jenee
James Laumpron
Boston Firemen
Castoria
Saftan
Tims
Balkan
Castro
Washington
State Department
Venezuela
Havre
Contra
ST. Sophia
Newton
Voltaire
Pacific
New Zealand
Hardesty
Chitcago ‘Tribune
Rip Leeson
Auld Air
Meokton
Highynd
Han
Washington Star
Boos
Far
Antickler
Boston Traveler
Tilt
Csr
Alexander
Constantinogie
Fathead
Neryeon Enyly
Advance OF Aviation
Belmont Pack
Avlatore
Sither Hiechanloniiy
Filer
Farte L. Orington
Engineering Magazine
Siberhin
Pracy
Kuxaiad
Lould Ibach
Foloral
Heidekters
Waxhington
Rata
Himeh
Bromiley
Kent
England
John O'Gree
BE. A. Willmana
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