Escapes From Den By Forging A Key
William Rickard, a New York metalwork manufacturer, escaped confinement in his den on West Forty second street by forging a key to the lock. After drafting a plan from his workshop, he entered the den, locked himself inside, then climbed into an outer area using a hand forged key and a furnace. Police and his wife later coordinated a ladder and improvised route to free him, with Rickard emerging to cheers from a gathered crowd.
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New York
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Liz
Rickyard
Forty Second
Varios
Rickard
Richard
Bis
Rickard Place
Kentucky Farmer Seeks Unusual Funeral Instructions
A Kentucky article reports a farmer known as Uncle Tip Wilanu requests his sons to dig his grave to a tunnel, then alter plans to omit the tunnel due to excessive work. He desires his tomb to be simple and asks his sons to decide on burial details, while noting straw of family and farm ties.
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Wilson
Himeelf
Wilken
Minor league speed rivals major in player market
Indianapolis clubs seek players amid a trend of waivers, with managers discarding proven names like Kerwin McCarthy and Huelsman. The American Association appears faster to replace talent than the majors, as teams from St Paul to Kansas City juggle rosters and push for rising, homegrown players.
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Indianapolis
American Association
Kansas City
Burke
McCarthy
Kerwin
Huelsman
Lindsay
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Louisville
Kausite
Jack McCarthy
Brookln
Hawk
Pat Plaherty
Hoston Americans
Columbus
Griffith After College Star
Wallace Schultz star pitcher of Mercereburg academy nine has telegram from Clark Corlish manager of New York Americans inviting him to name terms for an engagement with the Highlanders Schultz also received offers from league clubs in Rusty are Philadelphia Americans and expects to enter negotiations with the University of Pennsylvania over contractual details
Pitching Wins Ball Game in Early Showdown
Hilleney Relig of Bit Louie Hirtrwne pitched well at Che Ate fife metinen At Doewene. He limited the opponent to five runs before McAlwer ab Hhowaeh te yan, then shut out Howton, Conn Mulan. Washington, New York and others managed hits off him, with several players collecting multiple safeties.
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Hilleney Relig
Louie Hirtrwne
Fife
Doewene
McAlwer
Hani
New York
New York Life Insurance Exceeds 70 Million in Half Year
The New York Life Insurance Company reports over seventy million dollars in business for the half year ending June 30. Policies paid out amount to 21,000,761 with death benefits totaling 11,180,828 and living policy payouts at 10,480,036. Modern life practice spans endowments annuities trust fund distributions and dividends to policyholders.
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New York Life Tnsurance Coujcy
No Life Company
New York Life
t@ management
Europe’s Extinct Aurochs and Odd Irish Banter
A Magdeburg professor reviews aurochs lore noting Europe’s extinct wild ox once ranged from Poland to Germany with black coats and regional color variants. The piece also lampoons Irish humor and cites Kraft Hall fundraising in Philadelphia as a quirky public-spirited scene.
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Europe
A. Martens
Magdeburg
Poland
Germany
Kraft
Fege
Kraft Hall
Grape Nuts Promoted as Superior Food Reform
An early 20th century claim extols Grape Nuts as a perfect nourishment replacing meat and heavy starches. It argues Grape Nuts deliver rapid vitality and mental sharpness by supplying phosphate, albumen, and misrepresented digestion advantages, citing a consumer label and the slogan The How to Wellville.
Oil Strike Backfires in a Prairie Town
Starbottle faces ruin as a vast grasshopper swarm and drought ruin the area. A stranger named Jenkins hatches schemes over a found oil well that suddenly spurs speculation and conflict. Oil spreads chaos as neighbors rush to wells and wells to water, ending with tensions over land and wells.
Sailor’s luncheon ends with theft aboard ship
A sailor entertained two women on a Pacific voyage, then discovered his uniform buttons missing from his coat. One suspect whispered to the crew and produced a needle, confessing the theft after the captain’s inquiry. The wife, not invited to the voyage, faced the scandal as the ship’s officers investigated.
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Washington Herald
Kavize
Allenly
Tialay Saran
Atic Miyn
A Fashion From War In Paris Watches Shape Veils
A fragmented report notes how military watches, once bulbous and uniform, faced regulation but Parisian makers devised a solution. Soldiers and officers adapted to new forms, while London observers discuss the adoption and impact on manufacturers.
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Kissin
Paris
Palais Royal
Atresia
Capital
London
Mirage Photographing: Aye to the Desert Lake and Car
Fragmentary text describes a scene with a mirage over a lake and a carerne, mentions weeks and a wine accuey pha reel. The speaker reflects on a single mirage seen over the desert and notes attempts in Egypt and Morocco and various mirages observed.
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Egypt
Maroc
Miragia
Bat Alwer
Missionary Aid Placed For Native Housing And Daily Needs
Paddy and Tes Ayolee report funds from a friend to build native houses and support daily needs. The note requests donations for more supplies including wages, food, clothing, and stamps, and mentions a morning worship and Heathen visitors.
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Paddy
Missionary
Cortesy Christian Herald
Fragmented health note on liver condition and treatments
A garbled health column discusses liver failure concepts and treatment suggestions. It mentions conditions like congeating of the liver and marital strain, and references Health Culture editor guidance on indigent care and treatment approaches.
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Hal Jaule Couatituilus 0 cal
Readable text fragment notes a person named Hal Jaule with a placeholder calculation claim of zero calories and unclear context. No verifiable events, organizations, or dates present to substantiate a fuller item.
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