London Papers Tout Wild World Feats In Iron Mask Tale
A London correspondent reports English dailies running sensational tales about a man called the Iron Mask who plans a world voyage with a perambulator, seeking a $100000 wager from an American multimillionaire. He must start with under $5, travel without breaking the task, secure mayoral signatures, and eventually marry on the journey. The story divides readers between curiosity and doubt about truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmbilionaire
London
Atlanta Constitution
Jess
Tony
Trafalgar Squire
North Pole
Ati
Amerieaillionaire
Hogland
Three Rats Save Woman Life In Elevator Crash
Min Laure Wind of Dixon Missouri narrowly escaped death when a elevator cable toppled through the roof during a crash at Planters hotel in St Laws. Three rats reportedly protected her head with haircuts placed as a buffer, saving her life as she lay unconscious. Doctors say her injuries are minor and she is expected to be discharged soon. Wind praises the rodents as protectors and says she will never part with them again.
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Min
Laure Wind
Dixon
Planters
St. Laws
Mina
Wdspital
Miss Wind
Tunhart
Traded Daughter for Job in California Court
Witnesses describe letters in which Judson H Coe offered his sixteen year old daughter Ethel for a railroad position with G W Smith of the Minnesota Central at Waterloo. The letters were shown during divorce proceedings as Theo dora Coe sought an interlocutory decree. Judge Bordwell condemned Coe, calling him a stench in the nostrils of the people.
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St Loma Angeles
Cal
Judson H. Coe
Oll
Ethel
G. W. Smith
Mitneis Central
Waterloo
Coe
Gravedigger Handles Mistaken Coffin Mishap at Cemetery
Report recounts a grave digging incident at St Jerome Cemetery in Brooks Ma. Gravedigger White and companions mistakenly placed a living man into a rough box for burial, causing shock before undertaker Kiernan intervened and the interment proceeded as planned.
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White
St. Jerome
Brooks
Mike Bomick
Kiernan
Mae
Real Jean Valjean Freed in Michigan Escape Bonus
Johnny Allison, Michigan's Jean Veljean, waited out of Jackson prison for release. His wife and baby greeted him outside the gates as he vowed to work and repay their faith. Prisoners had raised a purse of $90, and Allison described his wife as the grandest woman in Michigan.
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Johnny Allison
Michigan
Jean Veljean
Jackson
Ente
Montis
Allivon
Mra. Allin
Jon Allison
Onde
Hlomelf
Allison
Jaclowh
Moting
Te Wan
Hite
Burglar Tries Home Invasion Then Surprises Women
An odd Miladelpilla burglary ends with the intruder hiding under a desk while Mrs Deming and Miss Taylor discuss private matters. The thief pleads for mercy citing a wife and four children, is lectured and promised reform, then released at the front door.
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Mrs. Deming
Ming
Seelar
Mie Taylor
Jim
Fall at the church pond ends in rescue at Kirkwood
Brandreth of Liverpool attended a Kirkwood church service when he fell into a pool on the way to the pulpit. He was naked during the mishap but was aided by a deacon and others. He was carried to the home afterward after investigating the splash and rescue effort.
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Brandreth
Tlaverpool
Eng
Ond
Ehiureh
Kirkwood
Mora
O. Ehirk Metwa
Kirkworl
Ehtveh
Dapdamat
Wiel
Tia
Dad
Verkhota killer sentenced for murdering twenty women
A man known as Tuissin's Blvelonid, Peedotett, was convicted of murdering twenty women in Verkhota over the past five years. He received a severe prison sentence and faced heightened public outrage as details of his crimes and the village’s complicity emerged. The case stirred fears about colonial violence and vigilantism in the region.
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Tuissin
Peedotett
Verkhota
Bortion
Anid
Coe
Thassia
Coffins Moved In Sealed Vault Mystery
A Barbados island tale reports coffins moved in a sealed Chase family vault near Distin's Town, with multiple openings in the early 1800s leaving coffins in odd positions amid a long whispered mystery. Witnesses describe repeated disturbances and burial of bodies in ordinary graves after relatives emptied the vault.
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Christchirel
Barbados
Committee Cireniar
Chase
Distin
He Collins
Nathan Lacas
Mir. Linas
Girls Lose Jobs For Saying Damn
Mary Howland Anna Gowdy Tholy and Rosa Pationin Florence Gildetstewer were among those affected after a county clerk office dispute over damaged work. Chief Clerk William weighs responsibility while Lall a teicher complains of errors and poor handling leading to unsteady conclusions.
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Mary Howland
Anna Gowdy
Rosa Pationin
Florence Gildetstewer
Denver
Wiliam
Lall
Teicher
Lali
Unclear text fragment reports near-death chloroform incident
Fragmented OCR describes an attempted murder by chloroform involving several women in Lexington Kentucky. A cousin and two women faced death after misuse of chloroform. a physician revived Mil Throw after hours of effort while other parties escaped arrest.
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Mieg
Mies Herbert
In Fashion Realm of Tailors and Textiles Described
Fragmented OCR portrays a fashion centerpiece focusing on tailors and fabrics. It mentions materials like velvet and satin, embroidery details, decorative buttons, belts, and hats, with references to colors such as gray and black and to accessories. The tone suggests a period fashion showcase.
Baby's Cerriage Ro Save All the Gleors of Vashmere
The text describes a decorative baby carriage cover in wool and silk trims. It details materials woollen yarns and white silk edging, noting six inch wide strips and loomwork to shape the edging. It mentions colors and a warm, cozy appearance and suggests finishing by hand with silk accents.
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Vashmere
Unclear garb trends and dye preparations noted near MCCORNOY
An OCR fragment describes belt girdles and two piece gowns near MCCORNOY. It mentions black goods dressing and a dye bath using logwood bark, stale beer, and water for finishing, with references to rinsing and drying procedures.
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