Indian Twins Diamonds Sold to American Buyer
Ancient legend of the Indian Twins diamonds traces their lineage from Warren Hastings to a Russian noble, the duke of Brunswick, and finally to an American buyer. The two cushion cut blue stones weigh 1 1 2 carats each, totaling 17 carats, with matching exact color and flawless symmetry. The purchaser is believed to be Mrs. William Astor, with the final chapter recounted by E August Nereisheimer of New York.
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William Astor
Warren Hastings
India
Duke of Brunswick
America
E. August Nereisheimer
New York City
Theosophical Society of America
Mr. Nereisheimer
Chicago
United
Paris
N. Y. Herald
Marriages at Sea Question Legal Validity
A Los Angeles father plans to challenge marriages at sea as legally invalid. The piece argues sea ceremonies outside state jurisdiction lack force beyond civil law and minors’ consent rules, calling sea marriage a contract with no enforceable law, a bluff that evades state restraint. It notes ships’ voyages evade state laws and question recognition by states.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco Bulletin
The Ned Creek Nugget Murder Mystery
E E Barnes recounts a Cherokee county tale of a 136 pound nugget found by John Farrell and two miners. They murdered Farrell for the gold split it, cursed greed led to killings, one murderer was hanged, and Mrs Farrell later benefited from the hoard before moving to Chicago.
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California
North Carolina
Georgia
Chattahoochee
Shapkin
Iiate
Harrison
Cherokee
E. E. Barnes
Yates County
N. Y
Ned Creek
John Farrell
Red Creek
Cherokee County
Farrell
Mike
J. J. Barnes
Pineland Township
Animals That Cycle Surprising riders include birds and dogs
A London Cycle article notes many animals enjoy cycling alongside humans. Monkeys top humans in enthusiasm, dogs have been trained to ride cycles, and birds like cockatoos perform on bicycles and tricycles. One bird on a tight wire ride and another steers with its beak while pedaling.
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Bellonis
Mlle
Irma Orbasono
London
Fragmentary Notices Prompt Strange Vignette of Work Exchange
A garbled dialog describes a minor job offer and odd requests for a mind stone and an operation. Characters mentioned include Teness Tean and Weary Willane, with unclear context about pay in advance and an anaesthetic procedure. The passage reads like a surreal, incomplete scene from a larger dialog.
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Teness Tean
Noir
Weary Willane
Nord
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Williston
North Dakota
Calderwood
Conaiarone
B. Boothroyd
Williston Land Co
Stewart’s Building
Main Street
O. A. Auple
City Dray
John Heffernan
North’ Dakota
D. Bell
A. A. Austill
Bell & Austill
Buford and
Culbertson
Btead Office
Williston, N. D
Belyea
Bruegger Merc. Co
Fort Buford
J. JH. Boyes
N. G
R. T. Lucas
V.G. R. HH. Copmann
I. C. Stewart
Treas
Wu. Snyper
N. E. Prupwomme
Mount Moriah
A.M
Seneca Brownell
H. Copeland
W. B Overson
Copeland & Overson
City
Sherry
S. Hanson
DeWrr? & Co
Brownell & McPhee
Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Duluth
Tipher
Star Meat Market
Paul Schierbeck
Bologna
Ole Thorsen
Nelson
N. D
Barstad
Hofflund
Williams County
Williaton
F. A
R. A. Jones
Montana
P. O
Buford
Frank Conlin
Brand
Rance
Baker’s Landing
Walace County
Spanish Point
The
Ross Horse Co
John A. Ross
Stony Creek
Orees
Aes
Scranton & Hayes
General Blacksmiths
Broadway
Givens
N. Dak
Martin
Williston, J. North Dakota
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