Battleship near disaster sparks naval debate
A maritime incident on January 5 saw several U S battleships nearly collide with danger amid heavy seas. The Kentucky Alabama and other vessels avoided catastrophe after a misstep in routine maneuvers provoking intense discussion among foreign naval circles over fleet safety and command decisions.
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New York Harbor
Evaworth
Ncee
Culebra
Hoster
Olervalle
Camperdown
Camberdowe
Victoria
Tryon
Markham
Beit
Adron Tay
The Morality of the Average in Horrifying Inquiry
A murky passage discusses vivisection and social norms, contrasting ordinary dwellings with abnormal acts. The text questions public reaction and moral judgments while exploring the fate of individuals amid controversial experiments.
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Cely
Ferndah
Newedi
Slie
Explorations in the Andes and Theories on Life's Origin
Baron W Nordenskjold undertook an eighteen month journey through the Andes visiting the Yamiacas Guarayos and Atsapnecas tribes untouched by white explorers. He notes absence of contact with Atsupnacas and observes Quichow and Aymaras near Lake Titlepea preserving Inca era customs. Modern life theory posits surface molten rock at life’s origin with silicon based life forms and later carbon incorporation marking evolutionary shifts.
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North Atlantic
Enlliston
Kentucky
Une
Hampton Roads
Wong
Baron W Nordenskjold
Indiana
Erland Nordenskjold
Andes
Amaain
Lake
Titlepea
Earth
Geoffrey Martin
Kiel University
NO SILVER DOLLARS OF Assistant Treasurer Safe in Offering Large Sum for One
Deputy United States Treasurer William Marler in New York claimed he could pay 5100 for a 1905 silver dollar after a stranger asked for one at the subtreasury. The incident sparked interest and calls about the value of a dollar marked as 1006. The teller later noted no such coin existed and the joke left Marler reconsidering joking with strangers.
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William Marter
Aant
United States
Sta.ioned
New York
Mr. Marler
Washington
Marler
Thors
Made Right by Standard Oil William G Rockefeller Witness
William G Rockefeller a witness in a major Missouri lawsuit against Standard Oil. Credited as brother of John D Rockefeller, born May 31 1841 in Tioga County New York. He led the New York oil company since 1865, previously a bookkeeper and produce commission director. Married 1904 to Almira Geraldine Goodsell. residence 689 Fifth Avenue New York.
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William G. Rockefeller
William G. Rokefeller
Standard
John 1. Rockefeller
Highford
Tioga County
Ol F Powdelledy
Oil Company
New York
Produce Commission
Mins Almira Geraldine Goodsell
Fifth Avenue
America Treasury of World Balance of Global Banks
The article argues the United States holds a dominant banking position with about a fifth of the world’s population and two thirds of global banking power. It notes U.S. and New York bank strength rising sharply, with London and Paris trailing. It warns that expansion brings responsibility and global interdependence among major centers.
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America
Jonathan
United Fiaton
United States
New York
London
Bart
Paria
Firat Englien Rifle League Debut At Newcastle Hall
The opening competition of the league was staged at St George's Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne. Lord Hoborte and his daughter Babe made notable appearances reflecting family influence on the event. Her choice of attire drew attention as she away from tradition, signaling a personal connection to her father's legacy in the sport.
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Firat Englien Rifle League
Lord Hoborte
Counition Indie
St. George's Hall
Newcasthe
Tyne
Hohorta
Saxon forks and police dogs in old Chicago tales
The piece blends oddities from ancient tools to modern crime fighting, recounting Saxon coins found in England and a four hundred year old German fork. It then shifts to police dogs Harras Caesar and Peter, detailing their feats aiding investigations and arrests, followed by a tongue twister and notes on an animal themed drawing book and Eskimo sugar treat called laloop.
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England
Ethelstan
Brad
Polly Ei
Chicago Waters
Ocean
Furan
Harras
Marras
Tartas
Caesar
Peter
Proverb Play and Contradictions From a Philadelphia Inquirer Fragment
A fragmented Philadelphia Inquirer piece presents a game of proverbs and contradictions. It lists paired sayings such as Absence makes the heart grow fonder versus Out of sight out of mind and includes examples like A stitch in time saves nine and Penny wise pound foolish.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Majesty and Magician Tale of a King and a Coughing Button
A traveling show including jugglers and magicians interacts with a Maori king in New Zealand. A mind reader and a so called professor clash over a hidden article in the king’s mouth, the king coughs, and a button he swallowed emerges. The report notes Germany’s dogs used as policemen in major cities and their supposed duties.
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Fondo
New York
Aland
Gome
Brameht
Hyally
Grout
Iemyelin
Germany
Pioneer Warfare Game Remembered From Uncle Joe Tale
An aged reminiscence recalls a roughhouse pioneer era game called Ponder'n Warfare. Boys built a fort, forged spears and tomahawks, and staged mock battles with signals for attack and retreat. The tale ends with childish punishment and padded props, reflecting youth play.
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Wall
Uncle Joe
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