Multitude of Curious Notes From Various Regions
A collage of items includes the death of Harry G. Chapin in Michigan after drunkenness and exposure, a Canadian prodigy collecting 1,800 birds by self-taught taxidermy, and preparations for an end-of-world event in Streator. Other items note autograph letters valued at $2,500, poisoning from yellow stockings, a Georgia Indian battlefield reveal, and Connecticut's nonresident peddler bill.
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John Morden
Coosa River
Georgia
Crematory Incinerations Reach Twelve At Le Moyne Yard
A sheep first burned to test the furnace, twelve human bodies have been incinerated at Le Moyne Crematory in Washington PA, four this year. Of the “subjects” five came from New York, four from Pennsylvania, one from Ohio, one from Indiana, and one from Massachusetts.
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Le’Moyne
Washington, Penn
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Massachusetts
Emperor William breaks down at Czar’s funeral
At the Russian Embassy chapel the emperor was overcome with emotion upon hearing of the Czar's death. He covered his face and sobbed uncontrollably, unable to restrain his tears as the service proceeded.
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William
Antiquated NM papers house 1694 Valdras journal in Santa Fe
In the New Mexico office at Santa Fe are kept century old official records including a 1694 conquest journal signed by Diego de Valdras with a full campaign account. The piece also touches on politics, industry, and social notes from the era, including Iowa politician Senator McDill, London’s Socialist crackdown, and local curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Santa Fe
United States
Plymouth
Diego de Valdras
Snowball Trouble Ends in House Window Incident
Mr Gunther confronts a group of boys over ongoing snowball fighting after a window is broken. Bill Blase accuses Johnnie Parks, leading to Parks punishing Johnnie and sending him to his room. Mr Parks agrees to repair the damage and discipline Johnnie, reflecting parental tension and community friction.
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Mr. Gunther
Johnnie Parks
Bill Blase
Bill
Sammy Sloan
Gunther
Johnnie
Clark Gunther
Clark
Mr. Parks
Rascal
Papa
Jonnie
Daisy
Dot
Pather
Mr. Park
Truth that heals a broken home after a window crash
A boy confesses to breaking a window to spare another boy from unjust blame. Johnnie lies, Clark reveals the truth, and with parental forgiveness the family reunites. The doctor notes a lesson on understanding between parents and children as the crisis ends.
Man Justifies Meanness as Self-Denial in Boston Transcript
A man defends his refusal to give money to his wife by claiming they are one, portraying the act as a heroic virtue of self denial per the Boston Transcript.
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Prince Bismarck
Emilé
Zola
Herbert
San Francisco
Boston Transcript
Pyramus
Myra
Crape
Addison
Weller
London
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Foster
South Washington ST
W. EH. Christopher
M. D
N. Krout
McKim’s Corner
Union Block
van Wert
South Street
Dr. Krout
Georgiana OC
Glenn
J.D. Hlysician
Van
I.k.wwoops
M.D
Washington Street
Bridge
W. Depuz
van Wsrt
Depuy
WM. Smith, SR
WM. M. Smith, JR
Smith & Son, Hysiciane and Surgeons
van ‘Vert
Hill & Wilson’s
Heardence
Main
Jackson Street
Attorneys AT Law
H.C. Glenn
G. M. Saltzgaber
Saltzgaber & Glenm
van Werts
McCurdy’s Block
J.B. Parker
Aas AT Law
McKim’s Block
H.kemper
Jacoba
SuLs
Clarke
Joan Darnell
James
Orney
West Main St
J. L. Price
Tha P. Bhissler
Price & Shisslern
LAW
Ofice
W.d. Beers
Jas
Jnsn . Son's
Barbers
JG. Galleher
D. CoLlins
Galleher & Collins
Jacob Miller & Son
Swineford
Grocers
F. M. Knapp
East Main St
A. P. McConahay
Incott
Albata
Alson
East Main Street
McGuffy
Tuttle
STOC
P. Clare & Son
Pearson & Bro
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L. F. Gackenheimer
Ohio Drug Store
South Washington Street
Dayton
Bucyrus
Diemer Coumbus
South Bend
Miami Commercial College
Daxton, O
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Convoy
Hoaglin Township
van Wert County
Tully Township
Benton Township
Paulding County
Latty Township
Union Township
Jackson Township
A.W. Chilcote
Willshire
Keeppel & Lankart's
State Street
Wiltshire
W. M. Pugh
S. Cahn, Rammoth Cilrothier
West Main Street
May Fiske
Hell
Garfield
Soldiers’ Home
Washington
Harry G. Chapin
Advertiser
Caro, Mich
Lapeer
Colonel Ross
Holden
Mass
Washington, Pa
Mother Shipton
Boston
Hester Howard
St. Louis
Scotland
Stobo Castle
Peeblesshire
Mohawlk Valley
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Tennessee
Worcester
Mr. Schurz
Paris
Cincinnati
Greenfield
Meridian
Mercury
Blaine
Senator McDill
Iowa
Congress
Cass County
England
Freiheit
Czar
Andover
Bayard
Delaware
White House
Chicago
Ruby Hill
Beatty
Eureka
Canton
Joseph Little
Hale
O'Shaunnessy
Philadelphia Times
Cape Colony
South Africa
California
Department of Agriculture
America
Europe
Maine
New England
Middle States
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Arizona
Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
Agricultural Department
Union
Providence
R. I
Peesse
Des Moines
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