Diamond Smugglers and Women’s Ingenuity Revealed
Detroit News interview with Mr Curtis, oldest customs inspector, detailing methods used to smuggle diamonds including hidden plasters, shoes, belts, and body concealments. He notes women sometimes excel at evasion, sharing stories of orange smuggling and concealed gems. The piece highlights vigilance, misdirection, and the daring of both smugglers and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Fe
Curtis
United States Customs Office
Desiers
Canady
Hns
Wrens
Detroit
Windsor
Canada
Detroit News
Would Be a Ruler A Playful View of Monarchy
The piece notes the German emperor’s visit to Russia and Berlin, detailing grand receptions, staged ceremonies, and endless introductions while concluding with a satirical line from London Truth about public indifference to the visit. It mocks pomp and the burdens of rulership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Berlin
William
Empress Augusta
Victoria
Opera House
London
Reform Candidate Says Office Should Seek the Leader
A dialogue in Texas political discourse shows a reform candidate explaining he avoids his office due to electioneering duties while a friend urges the man should pursue the office rather than the office the man. The exchange highlights candidate accessibility and campaign overload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Call a halt to cram in public schools says Times
A Philadelphia Times style appeal argues reducing text books and shifting study to school hours to improve child health and learning. It cites overburdened pupils with eye strain and fatigue from night and afternoon study, urging parents to inspect bags and support a simpler curriculum for better growth and recreation. A second item, The Ends Well, presents a rural parable about Matilda Jane’s sharp wit and a dinner cure for quarrels, illustrated by Farmer Jones’s humorous reflections.
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Educ
Philadelpha
Parson
Matildy Jane
Matilda Jane
Haint
Mr. Jones
Farmer Jones
Wire Gauze Wrapping Proposed to Prevent Cotton Fires
The New York Star reports a new method to curb cotton fires at sea by wrapping each bale in wire gauze instead of jute bagging. Tests show it resists flames as well as bagging and may be cheaper, but concerns arise that metal oxidizes and fails over time, prompting suggestion to treat jute with fireproof coatings like silicate of soda.
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New York Star
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Customs House
Yuan
Hadai
METS
Ates
Wor Ayers & Sons
Philada
Love Tire
Scotts, Warren
F. R. Scott’s
Geo, S. Davis
King Patent
W. A. Kinnear
Ph G
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren, Pa
Jno
J. Nesmith
Water Street
Revere House
Fancy
Croceries
Cit
Merck
Morris & Mullen
Alway Jed
Merck Drug Store
Seafield Block
Warren
Island
Urdemypred Ik
G. Koebley
Tionesta Valley R. RB. Co
Philadelphia
South North
Eee Thompson
Sheffield
Jane
Foxburg
Allegheny
Tionesta Valley
Garfield
Fransworth
Tons
Markham
Tiona
Jerry Crary
Dow Twait
Getitatons
A. P. Ordway & Coy
Boston
Mass
Peter Creenland
Episcopal C Church
Episcopal Church
High Street
Hazel and
Laural
Peter Creenlund
W. H. Pickett & Co
H. A. Jamieson & Co
Hsang and
Shell Hartman
Sherman
Dewett
Steve Ranges
Syracuse
Gate
American Saw Co
Warren 'A
Hom
Ting
Bukit
Canal Street
Chicaro
D.B
Hanxpb
M.D
Mas. E. Owens
Scranton
Godfrey
Hand
Green Ridge
Johnson & Siegfried
Geo. S. Davis
L. G Noyes
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Binghamton, N
J.B. Old
Binghamton
WM. Spinner
Philadelphia & Erie R. BR
Erie
St Marys
Erie Mail
Kane
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Marys
Oil Express
Sanbury
Harrisburg
Lancaster
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Pulman
Philadelpia
Williamsport
Erie Express
Phis
Warren Express
Chase. Pugh
J. R. Wood
Gen
Tequila Tonic Export CO
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Lesser & Co., Exchange Block
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