St Job’s village relics and copper hoard found near Fort Sheridan
A damaged narrative recounts a lakeside ruin near the Fort Sheridan area and the village of St Job’s, where erosion and waves reveal a copper ingot, old coins, and a Roman piece. Frank Mowers, a miller from Waukegan, reports discovering a copper ingot weighing about eighteen pounds, plus several coins and a possible counterfeit den.
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Michigans
St. Jobb
Guernmest
Wieh
Park
St. Jobetis
Hettinger
Couch
Whitch
Tabs
Intan
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Dumare
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Staat
Binckeriths Owhugiene
St. Joh
Michucan
St. Jean
St. Jub Hesarme Folubsit
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Frank Mitrh
Wulkesma
Ted Carpenter
Blakemith
Benefers
Edestion
Mowers
Eld
St Johe
Early Shipwreck Belief Points to Lake Michigan Cargo Loss
The fragment suggests a belief that in the early days a schooner struck the shore and began leaking, with Lake Michigan possibly washing away part of its cargo as the vessel took on water.
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Lake Michigan
Slayer of 85 Bears from the Century Stagazite
A sketch of Captain James Copper Ayres and the 1883 hunting expedition led by General BrGcks. Baptiste Garnier, known as Little Bat, is praised for topographic prowess and tracking. Anecdotes recount his legendary trailing skills, encounters with elk, and a tale of slaughtering a band of thirteen elk during a hunt with General Crook.
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James Copper Ayres
General BrGcks
Baptiste Garnier
Tlittie Bat
Webb Hases
Sho
Collink
Girohu Lee
Crook
Mr. Cutline
Cigarettes That Suit New Orleans From the Times Democrat
A New Orleans resident weighs the health impact of local cigarette use. He notes barley tobacco, a cut from natural leaf, is common and adulterated by substitutes, causing a sweet taste. He says brands from abroad fail to win traction outside New Orleans, despite trials by merchants in Louisiana and Mississippi.
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New Orleans
N. O. Times
Claurette
Alerély
Oremys
Louisiane
Niseleeippi
Pilgrimage of Cryptic Masons of Colorado
Pilgrimage details include reduced fare of 2.05 for round trip from Kansas and Nebraska points to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with planned travel via the Thien Paxitic. Mentioned are Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wit Strawberry and claimed cures for dyspepsia and other ailments.
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Santa Fe
Colorado
Eveluaively
Pullman Palace
Kansas City
Pueblo
Colorado Springu
Denver
Cripple Creek
Glenwood Springs
Daha Springs
Pike's Peak
W. J. Black
G.P.A
Topeka
Kansas
Colorado Springs
Posblo
Pointy
Nebrastea
Peter Arnaioe
Blocking the Harbor Newport na July war lessons and Hobson
A fragmented account discusses the naval blockade failure at Santiago harbor during the late war. It cites Captain BH McCall of the Norfolk Navy Yard and Admiral Schley, noting the error of forcing battle inside the harbor and praising Hobson and his crew for gallantry making Americans proud.
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Newport
Capiin
BH. McCall
Norfolk Navy Yard
Adtiral Sampen
Santiaga Harbor
New York
Behamm Chanel
Schiey
Santiago
Cervera
Schley
Additon
Ince
Orevera
Kuccers
Hobson
Boers are doomed as war moves in Transvaal dispute
London reports an imperial government pressure on Kruger with a stated risk of war if England’s demands are not met. Milner’s mission aims to establish English control, Salisburys resignation looms, and public opinion fears a broad campaign resembling Kitchener’s tactic. Australia, New Zealand, Canada and India signaled support.
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New York
Adiupatch
Kitchener
Milner
South Africa
England
Transvaal
Salintury
Maumely
Duke
Devonshire
Charaberlain
Nykes
Boudun
Byers
Kate Huforé
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
India
War aims to punish Boer for violations of civilized warfare
The statement warns that no chances will be taken and that for every particle of crime the Boer inflicts contrary to civilized warfare, he will be compelled to pay the expense. It references possible destruction of the and.
Local North Topeka Notes and Social Calls
North Topeka column records visits illnesses church events and upcoming gatherings. Citizens include John Powers, Frishle of Grantville, Fleming of Silver Lake, and Morphy of Van Buren Street. A Methodist tea and Presbyterian charity picnic are announced, with several marriages and family updates noted.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Mca
John Powers
Frishle
Grantville von
Todas Frick Fleming
Sliver Lake
Novi
Mus Morphy
van Buren Street
Axel
Mra A. Rott
Atkattmet
Propie
Presbyterian Church
Wardhured College
Intl
Dantelson
Providence
Vinglige Hte
Flip ‘Dartel Hon
End Bok
Mary Petro
Mise Ladle Pars- Boore
Harry Stodell
Kansas
Teleh Stepped
Sryorth Topeka
Socth
Inet
Lao Rat Boly Ind
Ganminal
Tatendhie
Elegatne
Nicholson
Var Wuren
Shehlet
Neiswenter
Moutge
Vialiius
It Beachier
Katie Duffy
George Cooper
Ak Noein Mactinon Aires
Mra
Couner Iavin
Hoamelin
Baird
Siewalk
Sutton
Rena
Pratt County Faces Mandate On State Debt Compromise
The county resists compromising a major debt, arguing a third settlement plan. It owes over $100,000 to a Cleveland firm and seeks new bonds at 4 percent, opposing a 6 percent rate. Federal guidance says funds from agricultural college lands cannot be reduced, forcing Pratt County to pay full principal and interest under law.
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Pratt County
Cleveland
B. H Tracy Twitay
Act of Congress
Sampson to Hold Command Until Dewey Returns
Navy notes from Washington indicate Rear Admiral Sampson will remain in command of the squadron until Admiral Dewey returns, possibly into next winter, with Crowninshield unlikely to relinquish the bureau if given a second term. Rumors place Schley as unlikely successor to Sampson, while other flag officers like Kemmel or Farquhar may be considered for future billets. The Dizzie and Hartford shifts, and promotions for young officers, are also outlined as part of ongoing naval reorganization.
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Sampson
Dewey
New York
Herald
Washington
Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
Sampoon
Jamg
Admiral Sampoon
Sédley
Long
Bins
Adement Howison
South Alieatta
Admiral Sehley
Hobingwn
Dizle
Navy
Hartford
Mare
J M.ewsey
Hawles
Commandier Shar Jr
J. F Hines
Youthful Exorter Charms Groveville With Fervent Sermon
A 15 year old youth, Charles Tisher, stirred Groveville crowds with a striking outburst of religious zeal. He began attending Groveville Church Sunday school at age five and soon led others in prayer meetings, earning praise as inspired by his youth and clear exhortations. Local officials and domain figures, including Probate Judge Lewis Hers, were noted among attendees and observers.
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Trenton
S.J
Charles ‘Tisher
Groveville
Wieh Fitch
Tisher
Christ
Evils of Taxation in Kansas Tax Assessments
D D Hogan of Parsons denounces assessor practices in Kansas citing a Lanette County case where 9000 was valued at 3300, allowing a tax escape. He also notes a family exemption abuse by siblings and a proposal for a fairer taxation law by the next legislature.
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D. D. Hogan
Parsons
Kansas
Hogan
Lanette
Rapid Progress In Alaskan Telegraph Line To Dawson
Skaguay Alaska July 25 Dominion government telegraph line now complete to Fire Fingers and nearing Dawson with messages possible within two months. Two company representatives claim a Vancouver to port cable will be laid soon with London capital reportedly subscribed to link London mining markets to interior gold fields.
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Alaska
Vancouver
B. C
Dominion Government
Dawson
Les
I. C
Lonnon
London
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