Missing Leadville Mother Traced to Kenosha Cold Case
Karl C. Brown, a Leadville manufacturer, travels to Kenosha to seek clues about his mother Mrs. James Brown who vanished from her Ashland avenue home over 28 years ago. Neighbors noted the blinds were kept closed and the house left orderly before her unexplained disappearance, prompting speculation of foul play and possible murder with her body hidden.
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Karl C. Brown
Leadville
Col
Kenosha
Wis
Brown
James Brown
Ashland Avenue
Widow Brown
Mrs. Brown
Moorish Prison Reform Plans Reported from Tangier
A London Times dispatch from Tangier says the sultan plans a reform of the Moorish prison system. It describes widespread abuses including arbitrary arrests, s qualor, and brutal confinement. Inspectors will report on conditions and rations will be provided by local officials.
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London Times
Tangier
Times
Mexican artillery officers sail to study French ordnance
Fifteen Mexican artillery officers depart for Antwerp en route to France to study Le Creusot gun manufacture and handling. Except for Col. Gilberto Luna, they are all captains or lieutenants. they will spend two years abroad. Luna says the Mexican army is in splendid shape and the country is peaceful and prospering. he notes President Diaz is in good health.
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Antwerp
France
Col
Gilberto Luna
Diaz
le Cruesor
Col. Luna
Mexico
Co. Luna
Bar of gold from Abydos tombs to Field Museum
Rev. Dr. William Copley Winslow announces the London committee will present the curious gold bar from the royal tombs of Abydos to the Field Columbian Museum. An exact facsimile is in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The bar, about five inches long, has Alia incised and likely dates to 4750 B.C. A hole near the top may be ornamental. Prof. Petrie notes the purpose is unknown.
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Field Museum
William Copley Winslow
United States
Egyptian Exploration Fund
London
Field Columbian Museum
Royal Tombs
Abydos
Winslow
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Alia
Petrie
Lone Voyagers Seer Seeks Azores in Dark Secret
An incoming steamer reports it has passed the Dark Secret a 14 foot canvas covered folding boat carrying Capt William Andrews and his bride on a honeymoon Atlantic crossing. The craft carries 300 pounds of ballast and is expected to reach the Azores in eight weeks if weather holds. Andrews has a history of solo voyages in small boats including the Nautilus Phantom Ship and Dover.
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William Andrews
Atlantic
Capt. Andrews
Azore Islands
Boston
Walter
Dover
Strange Monster Fish Spoils Beach Find at South Atlantic City
Al Schnepp and S Y Witte sighted a dark mysterious object in the surf by the Big Elephant in South Atlantic City New Jersey. The nine foot long fish weighs four feet in circumference and features a 12 inch mouth and three rows of saw teeth. Its fins resemble those of a walrus and local fishermen cannot name the species. It required horse and tackle to haul ashore.
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al Schnepp
S. Y. Witte
South Atlantic City
N. J
Paris Roman Amphitheater Revival Hinted Near Jardins des Plantes
The Paris Messenger reports an impending effort to revive the old Roman amphitheater near the Jardin des Plantes Paris. The ancient arena dating to the first century is noted as one of the largest Roman arenas and has a history including imperial sports held by Emperor Julian.
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Paris
Jardine Des Plantes
Julian
Deep Sea Mine Found Near Port Town Send
Captain Strand of the Santa Ana reports discovering a deep sea mine near Port Town Send after weighing anchor at Nome. Mud brought up yielded several small gold nuggets, the largest worth one dollar, suggesting a dredge could yield substantial gold.
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Strand
Santa Ana
Port Townsend
Wash
Nome
Wild Goose Astray Over Hartford Sky
A single goose from a recent flock was seen flying southward with loud cries and then turning northward in a clamor. The bird wandered the sky in search of its lost flock heading toward the northern breeding grounds reported by the Hartford Times.
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Hartford
Conn
Noisy Winter Fridge Tales Highlight Local Humorist
A humorist known for his wit recalls angry reactions to his tale of frozen water pipes and a broken heating system. He notes that listeners treat his misfortune as a joke rather than a serious complaint.
Willing to Stop Press Adages and a Medicinal Ad
A reflective editorial note laments editors advising the public while a witty quote by Lind Leader voices mutual admonition. An advertisement touts Banner Salve promising quick relief for chapped hands and skin, followed by a humorous exchange about writing a historical novel and a medical claim from North Yakima Drug Store.
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Congress
Stark Bros Nursery Stock Advertised by Robert Johnson
Sales notice for Stark Bros nursery stock by Robert Johnson a Fruitvale seller from R F D No 2 North Yakima offering various plants to customers in the area.
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Stark Bros
Robert Johnson
Fruitvale
North Yakima
Widow Remarries Shrewdly After Short Time
He is a newly widowed man who contemplates marriage, while a witty remark about fools and their money follows the idea that such unions may happen quickly.
Stops The Cough And Works Off The Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The ad cites a 25 cent price and targets readers seeking fast relief from a cold and cough.
Dinner Guests Keep Isolates Close at Dinner
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Isolate from Lonelyville insisting on small dinner parties. She quips that inviting more than two or three guests would overwhelm their cook, highlighting their delicate social etiquette.
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Isolate
Lonelyville
Foley's Honey of Tar Heals Lungs and Stops Cough
An old medicine claim asserts Foley's Honey of Tar cures lung ailments and ends coughing. The ad-style note promotes the remedy as a universal healer for respiratory issues.
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Foley
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription praised for maternity strength
The ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening weak women for childbirth. It cites high cure rates and testimonials from Eva Burnett and Mary Shappel regarding relief from chills, illness, and female troubles, and promotes free letter consultations with Dr. Pierce, Buffalo New York.
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Eva Burnett
Russellville
Logan Co
Kentucky
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Mary Shappell
Columbus Grove
Putnam Co
Ohio
R. V Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Invalids’ Hotelsal Surgical Institute
To Cure a Cold In One Day Ad Says Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement claims a cold cure in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Refund offered if it fails, E. W. Crowe’s signature on each box. Price 25 cents. A humorous civil service sketch shows Erastus Smith teased by a stern examiner about becoming a mail carrier.
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E. W. Crowe
Civil Service Examiner
Erastus Smith
Erastus
Pneumonia cases cited for Foley’s Honey and Tar
Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in each. Beware of substitutes. North Yakima DrugStore. A D Sloan proprietor.
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C. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
FOLEY
North Yakima
Obituary for Colonel Woppalaw from Hickory Ridge Missourian
The Hickory Ridge Missourian remembers Colonel Woppalaw as a good man honored by all. A large crowd mourned the loss and followed to the tomb as the editor notes his bravery at Chickamauga thirty eight years ago and the loss of a leg.
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Hickory Ridge Missourian
Woppalaw
Chickamauga
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted For Wounds
An advertisement warns that children are liable to cuts burns and bruises and touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy that draws out the fire stops pain and heals. It warns of counterfeits and cites a testimonial from James Mack of N Webster Ind claiming it cured his baby's eczema after two doctors gave up. The piece references Yellow Drug Store.
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DeWitt
James Mack
N. Webster
Ind
Judge orders sheriff to search witnesses for collusion
A defense attorney accuses witnesses of collusion and the judge responds by ordering a sheriff search. The judge says any found collusion or intoxication must be turned over.
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Wayback
A Thousand Dollars Thrown Away
Mr. W. W. Baker of Plainview Nebraska tells how his wife suffered over fifteen years and spent many doctors before Foley's Honey and Tar saved her life. He praises the remedy and recommends it to the afflicted, with North Yakima Drug Store listed.
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W. W. Baker
Plainview, Neb
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Busy Day Contacts Fail to Reach Most Homeowners
Mrs G laments a discouraging day making calls, reporting she found nearly every contact at home. The exchange with Mr G implies frustration with unresponsive recipients and the challenge of reaching people.
Foreclosure of Tax Lien Summons in Yakima County
In the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County 8 E Aumiller plaintiff vs John Reed Addie Reed W J Callingham unknown owners defendants. Plaintiff holds certificate 2187 issued Oct 2 1901 for 4.21 taxes due 1891 with penalties. Defendants summoned to appear within 60 days after first publication dated Jan 13 1902 to contest or pay the amount due. judgment to foreclose lien on Lot 10 MacCrimmons Needham subdivision. notices and interest rates cited.
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State of Washington
Yakima County
E. Aumiller
John Reed
Addie Reed
W. J Callingham
W. J. Callingham
Hhereby
Yakima
MacCrimmons& Needham
Washington
Superior Court
P.O. Cane
North Yakima
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Moorish
Moroece
Dias
Mondcock Academy
Wooncock Academy
North Yakima, Wash
Lone Voyagers
Captais Andrews
Maehted
Annie Barnett
Hitson, Fisher Co
Texas
Peetle Ie
Howe
R. V. Pierce
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