Divers Salvage Attempts After Long Submersion
Divers report limited success recovering items from a sunken lot after 52 years beneath 180 feet of water. Wool fabrics deteriorated, but some watches, an ancient revolver, bracelets, and a silver frame survived, though much gold tarnished. Margaret C. Goodman, former Detroit organizer, leads shipments from Detroit to Toledo on the steamer City of Mackinaw as salvage operations continue.
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Wien
Margaret C. Goodman
Detroit
Toledo
City
Mackinaw
Traverne Bay
Treasure Ship of vain effort chronicles copper wreck expeditions
The article recounts failed attempts to recover Pewable’s copper treasure. Divers like Hilly Pike died under deep pressure in early 1800s expeditions, with later efforts in 191 and 1911 also costing lives. Weather and ship decay hindered recovery, while a Milwaukee firm planned a salvage with large diving bells.
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Tner
Epth
Vommemani Ub
Hilly Pike
Pike
TRH
ISK
Agbland
Wie
Milwaukee
Leavitt
General Korniloff Named Russian War Hero in Hazy Glory
The article hails General Korniloff as the new idol of Russians, detailing a rags to rank tale from village clerk to 18th century style commander. It notes his daring feats in the Jujaniene and Mukden retreats, his study travels, and a dramatic anecdote about a farmer named Danville Kegsey and a cartridge accident.
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Gmnia
Ful
G. Kornilo
Victor
Korsilo
Romilic
Michel Vasatlievites
Lamone
Ashernan
Harry
General Kornitot
Herlon
Michallownk Artillery HS
Pemkor
Koronoff
Guards
Trikestani
Mukden
Kuropathia
St. George
Turkestan
Caucasus
Europe
Asia
Danville
Lil—Loyd Kegsey
Ludgeturm
Price of Lite Is Higher
A distorted fragment notes price changes for lite items with unclear details. The garbled text references higher costs and mentions an unknown brand or product. No clear entities or dates are recoverable from the readable portion.
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Lake Huron
General Korniloff
Galicia
Lanotype
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