From Sheffield to the Continent A History of the Bagman
The article traces early commercial travelers from 1765 to 1767, noting how they used sample bags and trunks to promote English cutlery. It explains the origin of the term bagman and the transition from horseback bags to trunk travel with the advent of stage coaches.
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Murray
Snake Club Honors Hale Schoolmaam Mrs Meyer
In Hale Colorado Kit Carson county a pupil Miss Rachel Hitchman earned praise after killing a rattlesnake that threatened pupils. Emma Herey Meyer, the schoolmaam, led a club and noted the secured victory in a years long experience of snake handling and animal education at the Hale school.
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Emma Herey Meyer
Rachel Hitchman
Hale
Republican
River
Kit Carson
Cole
Mise Hitchman
Mies Hitchman
Myer
Meyer
Postinnay
Abe
Daliehtedt
Enake
Labat
Denver Republican
Strange influence of western progress on stationary orientale
A captioned image illustrates how western ideas of progress affect a stationary orientale, showing a curious and unexpected contrast between modernization and tradition.
Rich gold find near Homestake mine showcased by mill girl
Eighteen year old servant Miss Brown stumbles into a gopher hole near the Homestake mine east of Butte. Quartz rocks yield gold glitter worth over 1100 dollars per ton. She leads employers to the site. shares go to Conklin Brown Biavens and Miss Brown. Two large tenths reveal visible free gold amid high excitement.
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Noonly Brown
Homestake
Bulte
Butte
Tocatera
Con" Conklin
W. Brown
al” Biavens
Miss Brown
Dream Prophesy Foretells Death of Henry Gay
An Abertiliery Monmouthshire man Henry Gay reported a vivid dream on February 19 1901 in which he stood with a radiant presence. A companion handed him four ripe ears and said they were for Chee. Four years later on February 14 1905 Gay died, cementing his belief in the dream’s warning.
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Henry Gay
Abertiliery
Monmouthshire
Eng
Gay
D. Collier
Abertiary
Prize for Antiquarians Found Near Inch Abbey Antiquity
An important antiquarian discovery reported from Inch Abbey County Down reveals a crucifix in relief with a crossed feet configuration. The stone dates to the twelfth or thirteenth century, distinguishing it from eleventh century forms. It will be moved to Downpatrick for an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Irish Antiquities collection.
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County Down
Downpatrick
Royal Boolery
Irish Antiquartion
Peary Expedition Components Brought From Various Ports
Readable fragments describe the Peary expedition ship and equipment origins with canoes from Oldtown, sledges and equipment from Norway, and 160 pale Afoweusius sourced from Mone mouth.
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Baekoport
Oldtown
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Monemouth
Archbishop Tikhon Leads Greek Orthodox Church in America
Archbishop Tikhon has led the Orthodox Greek church in the United States Canada and Alaska for seven years He has built most of the denomination's 150 congregations on this side of the Atlantic and opened a seminary for priesthood candidates in Minneapolis Minnesota next month He plans the first council of bishops clergy and laity in New York City in October with residence and cathedral there He is a linguist.
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Tikhon
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Canada
Alaska
Htt Fom
Russia
Atlantic
Minneapolis
Minn
New York City
Library fly escapes from Chicago to Washington in letter mixup
George Ambrose at the Library of Congress opened a sealed copyright application envelope from Chicago and a house fly escaped, landing on the table before flying away into Washington. The rumor of a song titled Come Fly With Me circulated but could not be confirmed.
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George Ambrose
Library of Congress
Boseman
Chicago
Washington
Fen
Ambrose
Windy City
Japanese Enter San Francisco Business Scenes Sparks Competition
Japanese in San Francisco engage in diverse ventures challenging American firms across many occupations. The city hosts eight Japanese hotels, sixty restaurants, nine shooting galleries, eleven billiard rooms, and seventy five hotel dining and amusements venues.
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San
Fragmented portrait of Father John of Cronstadt
A damaged OCR fragment describes Father John of Cronstadt as influential with the poor and extraordinarily devout. The text attempts to portray his appearance and demeanor, noting a youthful complexion, modest attire, and a furtive look, but the overall content is garbled and unreliable.
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John
Cronstadt
Water-Proof Cement Blocks by Sylvester program
A 19th century note claims cement blocks become watertight when treated with a wash from twenty five pounds of aluminum? soft water followed by a wash of soap. The method named Sylvester program allegedly seals large reservoirs and concrete holds when other methods failed.
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Joel
Island dispute over Sakhalin peace conference partners
The article discusses the longstanding contention over Sakhalin Island between Russia and Japan. It notes Russian postings, the 1873 cession to Russia, and key settlements such as Dui Mal Tymoysk Kors saKOT and Mirrovbe near Aniva Bay, reflecting the regional strategic stakes and past fortifications.
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Wheelinuite
Faye
Fesn
Etree
Celajioent
Ruskians
Aniva Bay
Russia
Japan
Dui
Mal Tymoysk
Inventors and Their Work in Strand Magazine
A Strand Magazine feature highlights five remarkable inventions. The pneumosiilo air- mobile uses a 2½ HP electric motor and can travel twenty mph on air or land. A combined pantograph and telescope called the topadjet draws objects in correct perspective. The telemeter measures distances to distant objects. Telephone-ears warn ships of marine hazards. The thermophile weaves heat into fabrics via a small electric battery, claimed to prevent fires in cold weather.
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Tee
Alfonse Seeks Sapphire Crown After London Visit
King of Spain admires jewels during London trip and views Queen Alexandra’s sapphire ornament. Alfonsi studies a superb sapphire piece and expresses intent to have a copy made for Torcie finiee bride, stirring fascination among English society.
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Alfonse
Spain
Wren
Maraise
Anglesey
London
Alexandra
Alfouin
England
Changes on the Moon Undergo Careful Review by Astronomer
A French astronomer M. Paleeia Golug compiles all records from early observations to modern ones and finds no proven changes on the Moon. He argues retina sensitivity variations for faint objects can explain apparent fluctuations and notes exposure differences affect the photogroub images.
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M. Paleeia
Golug
Women in Business Lines in United States Occupations
A Con sua Bureau report shows 327 10 women employed as teachers and college staff. saleswomen are next with 48 workers. Clerks and copyists follow, then stenographers and typewriters. keepers and physicians, lawyers, journalists, preachers, and scientists are listed with varying counts. Telegraphy and telephony show limited female presence. army and navy exclude women.
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Consua Bureau
MMBC
United States
Tatoy
Sultan Koopah
Forts and borders dominate Canada talk in chaotic note
Fragmentary report mentions Canada and forts along the southern border with references to teams and figures, including a vague tie and scattered names. It references Atlantic ties, Java May day, and a restless search for rivaling maneuvers while implying shifts in fortification plans and regional reactions.
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Canada
Atlanta
Java
Ailierwian
Lena
Wil
Mewally
Hauke
Pepennuh
Fontins
Canliada
Brooklyn Eagle
The Hope of Ranvals and public duty declaration
Fragmented OCR text discusses public duty and higher standards, naming vague entities and phrases. It mentions Hewepapery Hien and Atuke with references to Werdeablis and Ih hele folios, along with Harper's Woolly. The overall sense is unclear, but notes a call for integrity and public service.
Seek to Abolish Tip in Chicago Movement Pushes Reform
A Chicago driven campaign argues against tipping as moral cowardice and unnecessary. The Baltimore Sun notes the effort believes tipping stems from fear of stinginess and asserts Americans owe only the posted price, not extra to agents or sellers. The piece predicts the reform could spread nationwide if successful.
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Chicago
Europe
United States
Balmore Sun
Prince and Viceroy Clash Dims Baroda ruler stance
The Gaekwad of Baroda, a powerful western Indian prince, formally denounces Lord Curzon after tensions with the viceroy. Though loyal to England, he resents Curzon's methods discussed during a recent English visit where he received distinguished honors from King Edward.
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Gaekwar
Baroda
Western India
England
Curzon Ting
Edward
Frealy
Popularity of the Uniform in American City Life
A New York World note describes the rising use of uniforms across diverse settings from corporate fleets to private homes and yachts. It links the trend to improved neatness and politeness, while speculating on its broader impact on service conduct and social behavior.
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Prom Hall
Dickene
New York World
Gates Astounds Plungers in Turbulent Finance Tale
The passage alleges John W. Gates outshines rivals in a puzzling financial scene. It notes large figures, modest costs for daily needs, and a claim that even with uneven paper assets, he might break even on a future event.
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Gates
John W. Gates
Serle
Detter
Utopian Colony Failures Spill From Old Notes
A fragmented report details a utopian colony scheme led by Promoters including Felon Madfeshn and others. The piece notes departure from Angelen for a fledgling project, with minimal funding and scrutiny, while a broader notice mentions Slenklewles and a return to Bardo with Amyrivan shotches read and approved.
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Slenblowieg
Felon
Bardois
Visitors overflow at Longfellow Home in Polad, Maine
The Longfellow Home in Polad Maine reports heavy visitation this season with around 1500 people registered during a single week and nearly 5000 registered to date. The visitors come from every state and many rooms have welcomed new artifacts and exhibits.
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Longfellow
Polaud
Seavon
Baer
Best study in heredity and royal lineages in art history
A lengthy, readerable but garbled discussion by Dr Galippe on heredity and its evidence across royal houses, tracing lines through writers, painters, and archetypes. It cites the Hapshore family and compares lineage patterns to Roman, Napoleonic, and Spanish lines, highlighting the scarce clarity of inherited traits in historical portraits.
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Pamelan Academy of Medicine
Galippe
Selentife
Royal
Hapshore
Alstriin
Rome
Marie Lowine
Spain
Gallppe
Marie Asbotwette
Ghildinedt
Bitals Jambieney
Eninietioe Giancalas
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