School Marm Refuses to Disclose Age in Will Case
Miss Margaret J. Darham, a public school teacher for 25 years, balks at answering her age before Surrogate Varnum during a will contest over her mother Mrs. Margaret Dunbar. She insists she should not be compelled to reveal her age, argues with the surrogate, and contends no woman should support any man. The hearing adjourns to next week as the case continues with multiple beneficiaries and contest grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Margaret J. Darham
Sorotton
Warnum
Cmtet
Margaret Dunbar
Dunia
Varnum
Durham
Tamaz
Shi
Min Davham Ani
Fitze
Beth
Gnote Indlgentes
Fragmented health notes on overwork and restlessness
A damaged OCR fragment describes a man overworked and sleepless, suffering dull headaches, loss of appetite, and fatigue. It notes persistent drowsiness, nervousness, and a dwindling will to work, with little relief from medicines, but claims medicines restore a keen edge and aid the day.
Missing Baby Clark Spurred NYPD Probe in Central Park
New York detectives push the search for Marion Clark missing since Sunday, led by Captain McClusky as they probe Mrs Clark's possible second wife links and the Carr sisters role. Officers trace nurse Carrie Jones and Nellie Carr while new alibis and identifications face scrutiny as the investigation widens.
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New York
Clewn
Baby Clark
Marion Clark
Central Park
Captain McClusky
Nellie Carr
McClusky
Clark
Nelle Carr
Carrie Jones
Bir Clark
McClimky
Negea Mary
Johnson Chew
England
Smith
Johnson
Ellovk
Isaac May
East Twenty
Second Avenur
Anid
Worgan
Carte Jones
Marvin Chirk
Reewit
Clash with Dewey sparks tale of Greenn clash at Manila
Captain J A Lowr of company BE Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Philippines recalls a rift between Admiral Dewey and General Greene over the Manila battle. Dewey refused Greene boarding the Olympia, deeming the engagement unnecessary and costly. Greene allegedly challenged promotions and muttered about the Tenth’s annihilation.
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Pittsburg
J. A. Lowr
Vanta Volan
Philippines
General Greene
Admiral Dewey
New York
Olympia
GR. Melville Laur
Pennsylvania
Dewey
Malate
Manila
Rosed de Crysapia
Towry
Greene
3Inni
Captain Loar
Colonel Hawkins
Hawkins
Return to Columbus on Santa Fe Tickets Sale Details
Partial readable line shows Santa Fe offers trips to Columbus with tickets priced at 22.00. Sale begins June 1 with 2-4 day window and a limiting date of June 28 noted. Other details remain unclear in the damaged text.
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Santa Fe
Eeeieny Heian
Aieockition
Agent Ic
Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout bets soar in New York
New York May 27 Every box for the Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight has sold at William Brady's office in Manhattan theater. Proceeds exceed 20000 with significant bets on both men. Fitzsimmons weighs around 160 and is training in Bath Beach while Jeffries targets 210 pounds and trains at Astoria Park.
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New York
Wiliam Brady
Manhattan
Fitextimmons
Thotm and
Dellary
Dave Holland
Fugstimons
Louis Jacobs
Eddie
Bob
Charley White
S. Sam Thali
Beatrica
Ber
Jeffries
Nickey
Fite
Charley Curtymnell
Etdie Beck
Prank Lane
Fitzsimmons
Aris
Hin
Bettie
Fluesimmons
Yank Kenney
Dan E Hickey
Kenny
Prospect Park
Kenney
Witt
Mickey
Stire
Corbett
Tom O'Rourke
Tom Sharkey
Astory Park
Sedaaton, But In Not Quite Enlistied With Thie Nebsity
Tommy Ryan
Cure for Colds Promises Quick Home Relief
An advertisement urges avoiding lingering colds through summer and beyond by using Dr. Humphreys' Specific Manual. It invites readers to request a free copy from Humphreys Medicine Company, New York, for home treatment guidance and self-care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Humphreys
Humphreys
Must Wear Long Skirts Edict Shocks Lynn Teachers
Lynn Massachusetts May 27 teachers ordered to abandon short skirts and knickerbockers. School committee members cite dignity and propriety while teachers express discontent over the guidance. The shift targets both female and male staff as a dress code concern.
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Lynn
Mass
Lynnnn
Lyon
Seneca Tribe Plans Annual Vinita Strawberry Festival
The Seneca tribe in session sets plans for their annual strawberry festival in Vinita. A war dance will start in the morning followed by prayers to the Great Spirit and a sacred fire. Strawberry soup is shared, then a long night dance under the shed attracting many white attendees.
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Vilayer
Lis
Thin Tivee
American Bantam Defeats Spanish Rooster at Glen Ridge
Admiral Sampson faces a small battle at home as his sons bring back three Spanish gamecocks from Porto Rico. The winner, a pure American bantam, slays one rival on the barn floor while another Spanish bird lies maimed and a third roosts out of reach. Mrs Sampson warns against mixing stock as the bantam stands victorious.
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Admiral Sampson
New York
Glen Ridge
N.d
Ralph
Harold
Porto Rico
Jewels Recovered as Shrine Desecration Thwarted in Cuba
In Santiago Cuba Catholics celebrate the recovery of the Virgin of El Cobre head and most jewels. Three culprits a Mexican and two Spaniards were captured bysecret police chief Francisco Gutierrez. Some jewels found in Santiago and head located in rabbin heap. Special mass planned at the Cathedral in Santiago and at El Cobre. Police say attackers aimed to trigger a political scandal. A crowd gathers for a visit to 191 Cobre on Sunday.
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Santiago
Cuba
Ata
el Cobre
Francisco Guitierez
Santiego
Bishlop
Gaiters Yea
Cobre
Sinay
Like Fairy Land at Florham Park Fete Promises Surprising Illumination
New York May 27 Mr and Mrs Hamilton McKay Twombley will host a fete at Florham Park near Madison New Jersey that aims to outdo prior entertainments with elaborate outdoor decorations lit by thousands of colored lights. Hidden bands and orchestras will add to a fairyland effect as millions have been spent on the Madison home.
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New York
Hamilton McKay Twombley
Florham Park
Mr Twombley
Madison, N. J
National Baptist Societies Anniversary in Portland 1899
Announcement for National Baptist Societies Anniversary events in Portland Oregon on June 25 1899. Includes travel details with one fare plus 2 60 round trip via Union Pacific. Tickets sold by F A Lewis city ticket agent and J C Fulton depot agent.
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National Baptist Societies
Portland
Ore
Union Pacific
F. A. Lewis
J. C. Fulton
Arbitration Leads In The Hague Peace Conference
London May 27 A Telegraph correspondent reports the Hague conference reached a potential permanent arbitration form. Sir Julian Pauncefote urged a permanent tribunal to decide disputes. Russia proposed a foundation clause yet to be drawn up. Delegates applauded his move as Americans work on an organic statute for the tribunal.
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the Hague
London
Daily ‘Telegraph
Hague
Julian Pauncefote
Julian
Theg
M. de Staal
Julian Peincefore
Sir Julian
Egyptian Electric Fish Observed by Royal Institution
The malapterurus electricus from the Nile shows electric organs not nerve-centered. Gotch proposes plates act as the EMF source. About two billion plates connect to a nerve center, producing 4 to 0 volts with a 11,000th of a second lag and oscillatory current upon nerve excitation. Experiments included electric shocks to the audience using two live fish.
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Boston Transcript
Nile
Royal Institution of London
Gotch
Royal Institution
Columbia University
Sumer
Department of Zoology
Sturgeon Capture by Russian Cossacks on Ice
A London Telegraph excerpt describes Cossacks chasing sturgeon on frozen Veal mountains rivers. They drive horses along the ice to a rapid, cut a water pool, sink a net, then retreat while horses gallop, scaring fish into the trap. Includes an old patent remedy pitch for liver relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Izaak Walton
Veal Mountains
Schreyer
California Travel Ad Promises Santa Fe Route Fare
Pneumonia grippe coughs and colds afflict the public. A remedy called One Minute Cough Cure is advertised to relieve a child’s coughing. The ad lists Geo. W. Stansfield W. H. Wilson A. J. Arnold Soon A. J. Kane & Co as endorsers or sellers.
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DeWitt
Geo. W. Stansfield
WH. Wilson
A. J. Arnold & Son
A. J. Kane & Co
Gen W Stansfield
W. Wilson
al J. Kane & Co
Undertakers
W. H. Wilson
A. J. Arnold Soon
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Hair Health
Great Britain
Hay
London Supply
HAIE
Health & Harfina
Swift & Holliday
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Rowley & Bnow
Hays Mair
Harfina
Tim
Peerless Steam Laundry
Nost Bey
Pierce
Columbus, Ohio
W. Stansfield
Wison
Araola& Son
AJ. Kans &Co
Massachusetts
RBS
Fairy Land
Twombley’s
California
Klondikes
N. S. Shaler
Andrew Lang
C. A. Stephens
Perry Mason & CO
Boston
Jennaten
Hub
Chicago Medical Institute
Kansas
Bo. DE Moss
Penwell Odd Fellows’ Building
Quincy St
de Moss & Penwell
Quincy
Penwell
de Mons Moe
Gia Lopehar
Pexman
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