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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
6
A near drowning occurred when Miss Webb slipped into a well near a house as a crowd gathered. Rescue efforts saved her after she was pulled from about ten feet of water. her condition required medical attention though she survived.
Mr Bent and Mrs Ida Langley lost their lives last Sunday while returning from Coffeyville court. Crossing the Verdicris river six to eight miles from Haremnore, a canoeing passerby warned of high water but the couple attempted the ford. Mrs Langley’s body was recovered Monday evening. Mr Best remained missing at noon today.
The grand ball in the city building Thursday night is ready for a refined, entertaining display. Invitations have been sent to 150 gentlemen and their ladies will likely attend. Music will be provided by the Chetopa orchestra.
The Carlad Current criticizes President McKinley’s Santa Fe appointment of Daniel McMillan from Buffalo as judge of the fifth district, decrying carpet-baggers and calling for removal or gun measures. It argues Republicans broke their home rule and statehood promises, urging residents to resist outsider appointees.
A long discussion of Drake’s fortunes in Nome region mining, his 100 placer claims, and plans for a Seattle company amid new gold strikes. Port Clarence is praised as a northern coastal hub, with quotes about its future growth and wealth linking Nome’s sands to a broader Alaska boom.
Heavy docket and large visitor crowd expected next week Friday after Thanksgiving. Attorneys and judges will begin regular court sessions. Hotels and restaurants prepare for guest reception as city anticipated to be busier than ever.
The article contrasts Chinese and foreign actions during the crisis near Tientsin and Peking. It notes Chinese resistance, the heavy casualties among wounded, and the foreign demand for withdrawal of Chinese troops from Taku forts. It also quotes a rescript showing imperial resolve to fight the enemy to protect provinces and 100 million people.
Fragmented text recounts medieval sieges and sharp jests by defenders and leaders. Notable moments include Alençon besieged by William the Conqueror with taunts over hides, Arundel’s garrison defying surrender, and Black Agnes of Dunbar wielding irony. Also notes on cavalry, engines, and admonitions from figures like Agnes and Salisbury amid siege warfare.
The piece discusses the decline of matching dinnerware as buyers abandon full sets for individual pieces. It notes that many households mix porcelain and earthenware, with fashion shifting toward diverse patterns and the practical choice of cheaper, partial purchases rather than complete service sets.
The fragment discusses table settings with flat bowls and various plates, salad ware, crystal and china displays at dinner, highlighted by references to taste in colors and patterns. It mentions collectors and the appeal of old china in great houses, with notes on price and availability.
A collage of garbled phrases and misread quotes from various papers shows playful slang and odd spellings. The fragments reference stage fright, writers, and a mix of dialogue attributed to newspapers and letters, with no cohesive narrative or clear event. The fragmentary items mimic old newspaper humor and mock reportage without a unifying story.
Fragmentary OCR yields a local timetable and notices page with ads and poetry line garble. Readable elements show a schedule outline and brief public notices. no clear events or names emerge beyond generic listings.
A dramatic letter portrays Guam's labor woes and rural reforms, arguing for imports of workers including Chinese migrants and better roads. It highlights low pay, lack of work, and reliance on convicts, with calls to cultivate land, grow crops, and import labor to stabilize incomes and food supply.
The text describes making slate pencils from solid slate to overcome difficulties of ingenious pen tools. It mentions grinding the slate to a very flat powder, removing grit and foreign matter, bolting the powder through cloth, forming a dough, applying heavy pressure to form a penelle, drying in the open air, and tempering in a kiln. The method claims pencils are totally free from various impurities.
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