Fortunes Rise in Sperm Whale Voyages From New Bedford
The article chronicles whaling fortunes from New Bedford and Provincetown, detailing notable vessels like the Morning Star Canton Sunbeam and crews led by officers such as Higgins. It covers long voyages, yields of sperm oil, and dramatic hunting scenes off Azores, Cape Verde, and near Brazil, highlighting record catches and the perilous chase.
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Provincetown
Mass
Ita
Jong Geemed
Physeter
Ste
Sezin
jBome
Azores
Walfech Bay
West Towet
Africa
Eleanor B. Conwell
Fayal
Cape de Vertis
Canton
Eperm
A. Tégard
Sunbeam
Fortuna
New Bedford
Farai
Thes
Fist Offeer
Benjamin A. Hugins
Pro’ Donestowd
Morning Star
Eyirat Offcer Higgins
Tetitude
Peenambuco
Cr Hen
Es Ape
Blue Baby Brings Sorrow in Des Moines Home
In East Des Moines a newborn baby, weighing about three pounds and described as distinctly blue, dies under unclear causes. The parents, Edward Daniels and his wife, mourn while community speculation grows about a long-held local belief.
Protest Over Border Verbal Checks Aboard Transatlantic Liners
A coalition of emigrant groups and shipping company representatives plans a united protest to Secretary Metcalf. They condemn verbal inquiries at Atlantic ports that force travelers, especially women, to reconsider departures via New York or Boston. A joint committee from White Star, Humber, American Lines, and Anchor Line was formed to press the demand.
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Tork
J Fan
Maipranenue
Gatnada
Nhip
Jines
Metcalf
Department of Come
Atlantic
Canada
Arvas
Ocean
New York
Boston
White Star Line
Arthur Lederer
The
Humber
W. I. Reilly
Wheeler Goes to Prison for Colorado election frauds
Guy Wheeler a famed Grinnell football star known as Puss Wheeler was convicted in Denver and sentenced to four terms of six months in county jail for complicity in Colorado election frauds. He allegedly blocked Republican watchers from registration books and allowed votes from vacant street numbers. Wheeler had lived in Colorado for years while his relatives remained in Grinnell.
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Grinnell
Colorado
Des Moines
Guy W. Wheeler
Puss” ‘Whesler
Denver
Wheleer
Wheeler
Republican Watch
Will Fight Maccabee Rates in Michigan Court Suit
A Michigan court suit seeks to restrain the Knights of the Maccabees from enforcing increased schedule rates. The defense argues the right to change rates is tied to its charter and contract with members. The case, filed in federal court in Pittsburgh, concerns amendment power and member notice.
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Michigan
Efreuit
Knights of the Maccabees
Dts
United States Court
Pittsburgh
Terry Performed Feats Amid Theatre and Street Racing
English actor Terry acclaimed as a top amateur sprinter while performing in New York and London. He wowed crowds by running from Strand to Victoria Theatre, blazed through the Strand, then faced a tollhouse delay and paid a half penny to finish in remarkable time.
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New York
Eaward
Terry
Baghued
Arpuld
Leig
Pyanbiber
William T. Carleton
Warrione
Lady Tenzle
Carleton
England
Straud Theater Musical
Strang
Tour Fox
Ath
Erryiug Carleton
Trey
Singer
Chile
Lgcomotor Humanus
London
Pbce
Ron
Strand
Vie~torre
Surrey
River Thames
Hareen
al- Diawsh
Lea
Ata
Hele
Toltkeeper
Warren
Fragmentary reminiscences of Perry and opera lore
A garbled recollection describes Perry and old time musicians. It recalls Perry's bets, a famed rolicking routine, and mentions artists Campanini Nilsson and Christine Nilsson. The fragment notes Perry living near Harp er in London and his habits after performances.
Weiss Freed After Grand Jury Declines Indictment
A. J. Weiss, arrested in Marshalltown on December 5 facing adultery and lewdness charges, is freed after the grand jury reported without indicting him. Sheriff Hinton and County Attorney Northup defended actions, while witness B. W. Curtis testified that the arrest aimed to obtain evidence for a divorce case for Curtis’s sister.
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Marshalltown
A. J
Weiss
Hideon
B. W
Curtis
Ontario
Western
Nickel Plate Railroad
Northup
Weise
Cmaeas
County Attlraisy
Orthrop Weiss Boe
Supreme Court
Fnin
Nebraska
Harvey and wife on trial for hotel arson in Carroll
The case of Harvey and his wife from Glidden dominates a district court session, with twenty jurors chosen. prosecutors accuse them of burning the Glidden hotel last summer in which Hobbs brothers died, and the couple remains in custody as the grand jury convenes in Carroll.
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Hobbs
Carroll
Jad
Harvey
Glidden
Sotl
Carroll County
Harveys
Hobbs Brothers
Janid
Dotter
Carrall
Grand Jury
Robbed by Man She Fed at Jefferson Market
Charles Evans, 49, was held in $500 bail for trial by magistrate Ommen in Jefferson Market Police Court on larceny charges after a complaint by Anan Mandz of 180 Eighth Avenue. Mandz said Evans, who aided his sick wife, fled with four dollars, a fur, a pawed silver heirloom, and a wallet, prompting the magistrate to condemn his ingratitude and order possible state prison.
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New York
Charles Evans
The Sign of the Cross at Burtis Opera House
The production stars Walter Law in leading roles and features a cast including clergy and prominent citizens. It is lauded for handling religious themes with intensity and excitement, appealing to lovers of a sensational and spectacular presentation. The company, managed by Sve d G Berger, is described as superior and well staged.
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Walter Law
Lela
Burtis
Sved G. Berger
Guthrie Railway Co Chartered to Build Electric Line
Guthrie Oklahoma January 17 the Guthrie railway company was granted a charter by Secretary Grimes with capital stock of 600.60 dollars. The plan is to construct an electric line from Elmo to Guthrie about twenty miles, plus telegraph and telephone facilities. Incorporators include H W Beeches J B Cottingham and George M Green with directors named. Work to begin immediately to extend the line toward Oklahoma City, weather permitting and material available.
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Guthrie
Gullele Railway ‘Company
Grimes
Elmo
Okahoma City
H.W. Beeches
J. B. Cottingham
George M. Green
Ehie Company
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Citizens Hope to Win Statehood Fight
Guthrie reports Oklahoma City leader Rey Stafford in Washington with the statehood delegation says the main hope rests on the Foraker Amendment. He notes Arizona and New Mexico may vote separately, and a compromise between factions could yield a plan uniting Oklahoma and Arizona.
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Tan
Rey Stafford
Oklahoma City
Washington
Arizona
New Merx
Lou
Stafford
Sapere
Oklahomy
Taatan
King's New Life Pills Advertised at Frank Nickers Drug Store
An old style patent medicine ad promotes King’s New Life Pills as a cure for stomachic and liver troubles. It claims high demand and guarantees results, noting a 250 price tag at Frank Nickers drug store.
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King
Railroad trainmen elect legislative board leaders
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen organized their legislative board here Sunday electing J Staples of Jewer City as president W P James of Trenton as secretary J H George of Marce Hine as treasurer. Delegates from across the state attended and the group endorsed the pending employers bill before Congress. The general assembly action granting damages rights to unmarried parents of a railroad worker killed in service was discussed and will be sent to the legislature for consideration.
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Jefferson Gay
Brotherhood of
J. Staples
W. PF. James
Trenton
J- H. George
Marce
Evell
Congress
Legislatine
To quarter century: In jail Osikealossa case 25-year term
In Oskaloosa Iowa on January 18 Tames Lobbins received a twenty five year penitentiary sentence after pleading guilty to the murder of William Henry with a scalping tool at Buxton. Ed Dimmitt got six months for robbing He Parker at Buxton. Rosser Davis was convicted of killing Henry Carmichael and given six months after denial of a ventilary claim. Gleneey shown murder committed by a fist blow, Adam’s ankle injured.
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Oskaloosa
Tames Lobbing
Preston
Lobbins
Wiliam Henry
Buxton
Ed Dimmitt
He Parker
Rosser Davia
Henry Carmichael
Gleneney
Adam
Guthrie considers election expense measure for candidates
Guthrie Oklahoma January 17 report that a bill is being prepared to compel candidates to account for campaign expenditures. The law would resemble Kansas, with a deadline within two weeks and strict penalties for failure to disclose. The measure aims to require full expense reporting by candidates.
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Guthrie, Ok
Kansay
Talec
Poultry Breeders Meet With State Association
Nevw Shari hosts the annual meeting of the State Poultry Breeders Association. About 300 fowls entered the exhibition, with strong quality despite a smaller count than last year. Noted exhibit by Shellaharger of West Liberty and a Rose Comb Black Lusgebians pen shown by John W. Irwin, originator of the breed. Officers elected for the coming year include Hoover, Shivers, Scruges, Write, Warner, Rhine and many others. The next gathering set for the second week in January.
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Shellaharger
West Liberty
Poultry
John W. Irwin
United States
Irwin
Fito
New Sharon
Fok Hoover
Oskaloosa
Deserter Dies by Gas In Attempted Descent
A man identified as Jauss, a deserter from the U S navy, died by suicide using a gas tube placed in his mouth. His body was found twenty minutes later. A note addressed to William Webster in New York referenced his desertion and service, with unclear ties to a courtship with Miss Regan. Police suggest a rejected marriage proposal may have influenced the act.
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Navy
Kessler
Jauss
Stauss
Wm. Wesster
Trenton
Nyt
Vaitea
United States
Ty Topol
Charleston
Dubuque Dader
William Jauss
Suiside
Regan
Ake
Whl
Indianola Farmer James Wheeler Found Dead
James Wheeler a wealthy bachelor living three miles south of Indianola was found dead at his home by neighbors after several days of disappearance. The death is believed to be from heart failure. Wheeler supported education and the church, giving large sums to causes and maintaining a Des Moines scholarship for a student each year through the First Baptist Church of Indianola.
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Indianola
James Wheeler
Wheeler
First Baptist Church of
Mickey Refused Damages in Indianola Injury Suit
In Indianola Iowa on January 18 a trial ended with the jury finding Mickey guilty of contributory negligence after he claimed injuries from a horse ride and a damaged electric wire. He sought six hundred dollars for personal injuries but the court ruled he contributed to the accident by turning to watch a nearby fight.
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Mickey
Indianola
Covernor Mickey
Nebraska
India
Indienola
Tha Jory
Santribvstory
Aires
Prisoner Burns Jail to Death in Peopherstown Fire
A man identified as a former employee set fire to the jail at Peopherstown during a night watch neglect and was burned to death. The incident, reported from Clinton Indiana, occurred Friday night as authorities say he aimed to destroy the facility. He had faced a 25 year sentence and was awaiting transfer when the blaze started.
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Clinton
Peopherstown
Dent
Warrant War Fires Up Police Chief in Allegheny
Pittsburg Pa Jan 14 District Attorney Tepberty R Stewart ordered 210 warrants against vice establishments in Allegheny City. Bone sixty constables were stationed for 1 oclock this morning to raid and seize. By 5 pm women had been arrested and jailed for inability to post bail. Authorities claim 200 gambling and disorderly houses exist, with proprietors cited for selling and illegal activity during a sweeping crackdown led by Superintendent Campbell.
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Pittsburg
M. A
Campbell
Tepberty R. Stewart
Allegheny City
Smith
Ald
J. Foola
Tata
Ks.natin
Real Estate Sale Listings with Multiple Homes
Real estate ad lists several properties including a ten room house near Warquette with sewer water and paving. a six room modern home. a large sixteen room house near Central Tosurane. and a seven room house near Thir Street noting paid paving and sewer. Listings show modern amenities, terms, and locations.
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Sheenth
Gaines Als
Geand “Avenue
Lonnet
Tevel
Steenth
Rock Island
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