Rabbit's Foot Auction Sells Magician Herrmanns Effects
New York art market sale of Herrmanns furniture and props concluded at Fifth Avenue saleroom. Estimated totals near forty five thousand dollars with bidders including notable figures such as Salvador de Menduca and Adriance Bash. Items featured a mounted rabbit's foot prop and Herrmanns widely discussed cape and rapier.
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Herrmass
Brough
New York
Héermans
Fifth Avenue
Adriance Bash
Kellar
Keilar
Herrmann
Revival of the ancient royal sport draws noble interest
Duchess of Mariborough and Miss Goelet back a plan to revive hawking as a courtly pastime. The duchess has installed hawks at a private aviary in Bichsim and seeks expert guidance from university professors. The effort, urged by the Earl of Pembroke, follows historic participation in hawking expeditions during visits to Wilton and Pembroke. Nearby herons on the Jakes Goth 4 Wilton and Bienberss provide prime hunting prospects.
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Duchess of
I Mar Gonnet
Fies
Pembroke St Wilton Puri
Wilton and
Bienberss
Rockerfeller and Brother Face Legal Clash Over Mount Pleasant Tax
New York on May 21 John D Rockefeller and his brother Willian appear in court to seek an injunction against tax collection on Mount Pleasant property tied to alleged complicit actions by assessors. The case, potentially ruinous if the injunction fails, continues as attorneys argue to restrain payment of a $700 legal fee and related charges. Through sleepers and routes, Northwest travelers are advised of through service remains robust, with Montana Express schedules highlighting nonstop connections from Kansas City and St Joseph toward Montana and Washington.
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New York
Jonn D. Rockefeller
Willan
Mount Pleasant
John D. Ant
Eamer
William
P. Pose
Supreme Court
Montace
Searles
Aunsas
Ertaser
Burlington
Butte
Spokane
Paert Saunas
Northern Pacific Railway
Montana Express
City
St. Toseph
White Northwest
Sayer
Northwest
Kansas City
St Joseph
Besetana
Washington
Theus Cities
Sie
Letters From Lieut Hamilton On War Fire And Random Rushes
Lieutenant Hamilton of Company M writes of a February march in the Philippines. He recalls brigade duties, a bravado atmosphere, and the contrast between politics and battlefield necessity. He describes trench assaults, river crossings, and the chaos of firefight as insurgents retreat after heavy shelling and irregular volleys.
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Clad Hamilton
Twentieth
Kansas
J. W. Gleed
Topeka
Bs Ui
Ole
Ware
Peivat
Hamilton
Hart
Kansas Regiment
Montaxa
Sprineields
Montara
Penheylvania
Tomis
War memoir speaks of courage and care on the firing line
An eyewitness recounts the grit of soldiers near a river with trenches on the far bank. He chronicles a colonel and Major Metcalf respected for bravery and leadership, praising the Twenty Kansas and Bishop for nerve and steady care of comrades under fire.
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Purston Isa Hou
Metcalf
St Éers
Bishop
Rte Borse Laueh
Manila
Good Roads Crusade Visits Joliet to Organize State Society
Fells C Harber, secretary and organizer of the Good Roads and Public Improvement association, leads a visit to Joliet to rally business men and citizens. Joliet will host one of ten statewide conventions to establish a society aimed at building and maintaining rural roads.
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Joliet
Aes Fells C Harber
Stats and Intersiste Good Roads and Public Improvement Association
Two Wives on His Hands in New York Divorce Case
Perry Oklahoma May 4 W F Hutchin son, a known New York drummer and brother of WE Hutchinson of Hutchinson Scarrtt, will face two wives. He was divorced last January in Lynn Massachusetts on abandonment grounds, a judge setting aside the divorce while noting his new marriage in New York City.
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Hutehinem
Lynn
Mass
New York City
Michigan House Rejects Governor Defense Message
Lansing reports say the Michigan House refused to receive Governor Pingree's long message responding to a minority Boise committee report on war fund expenditures. The debate centered on high prices for clothing and shoes bought in Michigan versus other states, with Pingree defending military needs and criticizing timing for price checks. Speaker Adams asserted only legislators may present messages and the constitution limits such communications.
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Michigan House
Lansing
Mich
Boise Committee
Michigan
Behring
House
Pingres
Adams
Peace conference notes referenced in a historic event
The minister of the Interior Count Posedowski said the Hague Peace conference formed memorable pages in civilization. Burgomaster welcomed foreign representatives including United States delegates. Surgeon Boyd was elected chairman at a U.S. delegates meeting.
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Count Posedowski
Hague
Ian Adares
Fessors von Leyd m
Walderer Aga
Forelen
United States
Gitet Botain
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Suresca JC
Iat
Roche
U.S Dalgates
Boyd
Trials in Wales and England Sheepdog Sport Growing
From the Ludgate Magazine an article on sheepdog trials describes the sport’s growing popularity in Wales and England. It highlights the skilled shepherd and his dog driving three sheep through a course within thirteen minutes, the crowd, fresh air, and friendly spirit at meetings, and notes new methods like marking sheep and teaching young dogs with patient tutors.
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Ludgate Magazine
Wales
England
Callie
Weln
Seven Mines Drained by Nelson Tunnel Venture
A Creede Colorado dispatch reports the Nelson tunnel tapping the bottom of the Chance mine, draining seven great silver mines in the camp. The Améthyst, Commmetors, New York, and other workings had been abandoned earlier due to deep water. Local crews expect continued unwatering as the tunnel proceeds.
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Denver
Colo
CreedeCola_ sara
Nelson Tunnel
Chance
Commetors
Améthyst
New York
Home for Girls Opened by Baroness De Hirsch
The Clara De Hirsch home for working girls opened in New York on May 4 without ceremony. Funded by Baroness de Hirsch with 20 000 dollars, the sectarian institution sits on East Sixty third Street, a five story stone building with 150 foot frontage. It can house 15 to 100 residents, replacing a temporary Be Secord avenue home for 12 girls. An additional 25,000 francs from Baroness de Hirsch’s will plus 3,000,000 francs bequest for maintenance establish an independent basis.
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Baroness de Hirsch
New York
Clara de Hirsch
East Sixtythird Street
Second
Third Avenues
Be Secord Avenue
Frances
Wanamaker Quits Ill in Philadelphia May 241
Ex-Postmaster General John Wanamaker is confined to bed for ten days with neck carbuncles. He is scarcely able to move and doctors say the condition may cause family worry though fatal outcome is not expected. If improving, he may be absent from business for four or five weeks.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Watamaker
Wake Island Worthless
The Herald reports the State Department is alerted to Japan’s occupation of Marcus Island and its impact on cable survey routes. It notes Wake Island’s limited value as a station, the proposed Honolulu to Midway to Marcus route, and potential stations at Victoria, Australia, and Fanning Island with costs around 1.5 million dollars, largely funded by Canada.
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New York
the Herald
State Department
Japan
Marcus Island
Pacific
Collter Nemo
Bradford
Teute
Honolulu
Mbiney Island
Milwar
Midway
Guam
Marus Land
Yokohama
United Starsman
Tuscarora
Department
Wake Island
Ways Department
Victoria
Australia
Fanning Island
Canada
Dwarfs the Pyrenees and a Travel Offer Scene
Fragmented text blends a mock epic about dwarfs and the Pyrenees with a travel advertising list. It mentions low summer rates to eastern destinations, specific city examples, certificate plans, and contacts for ticket agents, interleaved with garbled OCR poetry and odd commentary.
For Sale Various Items and Pets in Topeka Area
Abbreviated classified notices list farm and household items for sale in Topeka, including hay, lighting, chairs, and collie pups. Also notes lost and found items with contact hints, and a maternal health product advertisement. Multiple small listings with phone or address fragments.
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Dr. Bain
Kansas
Shige
Kansas Ave
Fieiter
Topeka Ave
Pine Light Pentiemans Drivine Bosey
Fres& Com
Collie Pups Shepherd
Monroe Si
Igdat & Goodfellow
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