Sharon Curse Appears Again At Nevada Gold Legacy
The long shadow of William Sharon's fortune and misfortune spans generations as the Sharon gold curse is linked to the disappearance of Lieutenant Frederick Permor-Hesketh of the Ninth Lancers. Once tied to Sharon’s wealth, legal battles and tragedies echo through the family, including his grandmother Florence Sharon and the palace hotel fire aftermath.
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Frederick Permor-Hesketh
Ninth Lancers
Sibe
Thomas George Fermor
Fermor-Hesketh
William Sharon
United States
Nevada
Fermoresketh
Florence Emily Sharon
Royal Military College
Sandhurst
Trinity College
Cambridge
Easton Neston
Towcester
Kingstown
Ireland
Sharon
Wesketh
Gold Hills
Crown Point
Belcher
William
Ralston
San Francisco
Sarah Althea Fill
David S. Terry
Newlands
Sir Thomas George Fermor-Hesketh
Hesketh
Lancers
Grafton
Sulgrave
Camorra Trial Shifts From Naples to Viterbo
A four year government probe into Naples Camorra activity reaches a climax in a Viterbo courthouse. Guards protect a sealed 170 pound evidence box as over forty Camorra members face trial for the Cuocolo murder and related crimes.
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Naples
Viterbo
Papal
Rome
Santa Maria A Gardi
Carabineers
Camorra
North
South
America
Honorable Society
Italy
Piccinotti
Cuocolo
Alta Camorra
Maria Cutinelli
Camorristi
High Camorra
Cuccolo
Alfano
Petrosino
New York
Elizabeth Street
Palermo
Enrico Alfano
Don Ciro Vitozzi
Andrea Attanasio
South America
PIGS NO BURDEN TO CITY FATHERS
New York aldermen consider modernizing the city code as Mayor Gaynor seeks updates. A proposed provision would restrict fences to five feet to bar cattle and hogs from streets, with disputes settled by the district alderman. The measure has not seen recent enforcement.
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Broadway
New York
Gaynor
Francis V
Oliver
Bureau of Licenses
Borough of
Manhattan
Jane Doe
Dick Roe
Colossus
Trafic
the Inquirer
Ostriches Brought Home by Chicago Trader for Daughters
R D Andrew of Chicago, a harvesting machinery dealer, returned from Buenos Aires with two two month old rheas. He says wild in suburbs of Buenos Aires, they can be captured on horseback with bolos. He hunted a flock to please his daughters, killing three birds in the process. The birds grew on a twenty seven day voyage, requiring a larger crate.
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R. D. Andrew
Chicago
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Andrew
Glass bricks gain popularity in modern architecture
German architects increasingly use glass bricks for wall like spaces where light is needed. The trend highlights how translucent walls replace traditional windows in contemporary buildings.
East Branch Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
East Branch reports E C Hemmingway of Corry visiting his farm for a few days. Mrs John Whiteley of Mackey Hill and Mrs James Whiteley of Corry called on A P Whiteleys. Elmer Gray and L C Cobb visited Warren. Mrs Harvey Logan of Jamestown visited A P Whiteleys. Harry Patterson Archie Allen of Corry visited W D Mitchell. Mattie Whiteley, ill for long, went to Waterford for care with Dr Woodruff.
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East Branch
E. C. Heminway
Corry
John Whiteley
Mackey Hill
James Whiteley
A. P. Whiteleys
Elmer Gray
L. C. Cobb
Warren
Harvey Logan
Jamestown
N. Y
Harry Patterson
Taft Declines Reciprocity Trade Favor, Seeks Fair Senate Deal
President Taft told a visitor he would let the reciprocity issue “sizzle awhile” and would not rush into trades. He said his attitude remains unchanged and he will call an extra session if the Canada agreement is not fairly treated by the Senate.
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Washington
Taft
Canada
Senate
Market Notes From New York Prices and Commodities
Market report from New York dated March 1 lists wheat prices No 2 red at 98 cents and No 1 northern spring at 1.064 dollars. Corn No 2 at 0.50? Oats standard 34 to 36 cents. Butter creamery specials 26 cents with extras 24, state finest 24. Cheese state specials 15 to 16 1/6 cents. Eggs state and Pennsylvania 24 to 28 cents. Potatoes Long Island bag 1.50 to 1.75 dollars. state bulk 1.25 to 1.50.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Long Island
State
Buffalo Market Prices Report for Wheat Corn and More
Buffalo on March 1 reports No. 1 northern wheat at 31.0254 cents per carload, No. 2 red at 92 cents, No. 2 yellow corn at 49 cents f. o. b afloat, No. 3 yellow 48 1/2 cents, oats No. 2 white 34 cents f. o. b afloat, No. 3 white 33 1/2 cents. Flour prices range from 5.75 to 6.50 per barrel for various blends. Butter Western creamery extra 26 1/2 cents, creamery state fair to good 23 24 cents. Cheese good to choice 12 1/2 cents, eggs state selected white 22 23 cents. Potatoes white choice to fancy 46 47 cents per bushel.
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Buffalo
Winter Family
East Buffalo Livestock Market Prices Report
Prime steers reach 6.50 to 6.60 per hundredweight with 1,200 to 1,400 lb cattle at 5.75 to 6.90. Choice fat cows 5.90 to 5.25. Heifers 5.75 to 6.00. Veals 10.25 to 10.50. Sheep and lambs yearlings 5.00 to 5.50. Mixed sheep 4.00 to 4.50. Light hogs 7.65 to 7.70. Heavy hogs 7.25 to 7.40. Pigs 7.70.
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East Buffalo
Market Prices Then and Now For Timothy and Straw
Prices listed show Timothy ranked No 1 on track at 16 50 per unit and No 2 at 15 00 for Timothy. Straw wheat and oats priced from 6 50 to 7 00, reflecting regional commodity movements.
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Timothy
All Jews Barred From State Offices in Russia
The congress of eleven Russian nobility representatives adopted a resolution demanding the unconditional exclusion of Jews from all state offices and legislative functions and from army service. A proposal to classify Jews as foreigners was rejected. Expulsions worsen, including 250 Jewish families driven from Suraj district amid severe cold near St. Petersburg and Moscow areas.
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St. Peterburg
Congress of Representatives
St. Petersburg
Suraj
Moscow
Clash on the Frontier Between Turkish and Greek Patrols
Athens reports another frontier clash with Turkish and Greek patrols. Four Greek sharpshooters were ambushed, a four hour fight followed, Turkish troops retreated leaving two dead on the Greek side. Clarion State Normal School announces Spring Term course bulletin outlining drawing music agriculture school management and methods.
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Athens
Thessaly
Clarion State Normal School
J. George Beech
Clarion
Edinboro Normal Opens Spring Term for Practical Teachers
Edinboro Normal announces special courses for practical teachers with the spring term starting March 28 1911. A catalogue is available on application. Principal John F. Bigir directs the program. February 26 1911.
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Edinboro Normal
Jouhn F
Blood Purifier Electric Bitters Promised For Health
A testimonial extols Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier aiding stomach, liver, and kidneys. It claims to restore red blood, nerves, and overall health, with a 50 cent price at druggists and a cited user from Tracy California.
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C. T. Budahn
Tracy, Cal
Thirty Years Together Promotes King’s New Discovery
Concord resident Thos Ariss touts Dr King's New Discovery after thirty years of use praising it as the best cough and cold cure. The ad claims lasting home use with broad protections for lagrippe asthma hay fever croup quinsy sore lungs. Prices 50c and 1 with a free trial bottle. Guaranteed by all druggists.
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Thos. Ariss
Concord, Mich
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Torre del Greco
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Erricone
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Abbatemaggio
Luigi Arena
Lampedusa
Tribunal of the
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Rheas
F. S. Royster Guano Company
F. S. Royster
Baltimore
Royster
F.S. Royster Guand Company
Calvert Building
Maryland
Tarboro
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Spartanburg
S.C
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Montgomery
Ala
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Woodruff
Market Report
Bufffalo
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