Amuck Means Death in Boldier'n Fats Story
A fragmentary Manila dispatch from the New York Sun recounts the Dec 18 killing of Captain Watson, son of a Highth cavalry officer, and severe wounding of Lieut. Edmunds during a night attack near Jolo. The lieutenant describes the moonlit sea beach camp, a sudden assault, and Watson’s fatal injury as a barong-wielding assailant struck.
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John’ Watson
Highth Cavalry
Liew
Bingo B. Edmunds
Manila
New York Sun
Unda
Fort Mullaley
Jolo
Watson
Martial clash at a desert camp ends in brutal injuries
An account describes a violent encounter near a tent where a fighter lunged with a spear and firearm, a pistol shot rang out, and a shotgun blast followed. The attacker was struck down as observers report severe spinal and leg injuries, with unclear motives and rapid escalation.
Missouri life prisoner tied to ax murders theory
Acquitted suspect Kangana Colombdo Iowa and Idaho regions are linked by a theory from W McClaughry Special agent of justice improvement. He claims 25 ax murders in Missouri and nearby states over three years connect to Leo Moore now in Missouri State Penitentiary after his conviction for killing his wife and mother in Columbus Missouri in December last year.
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Missouri
Priatner
Leavenworth
Kan
Riters
Kangana
Colombdo
Iowa
Inola
Limny
Leo Moore
McGlaughry
Federal Penitentiary
Bureau of Criminal Identification
Penitentiary
Moore
Tofferson City
Hife
Mary Wilson
George Moore
Columbus
Crippen
England
Sun Power for Irrigation Plant by Frank Shuman
Frank Shuman, renowned engineer, travels to Egypt to install a sun powered irrigation plant using parabolic mirrors to concentrate sunlight at 600 degrees, driving a steam engine and pump capable of watering 1,000 acres. He claims solar power can replace coal in tropical regions, reducing fuel costs and enabling vast land cultivation, with a plant lasting generations and minimal upkeep.
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Prank Shuman
Gineer
Egypt
Shuman
Hamidas
Tropics
Shumman
Shaman
Tropica
Cairo
France
Spito
Italy
Unusual Mortgage Recorded in Wilkes County
In Wilkes County a mortgage is recorded listing as security nine chicken hens two sow hogs and a 32 caliber pistol for a debt of 23 dollars. The instrument waives home stead exemption rights and provides sale of the property at public outcry if the obligation is not met at maturity. The item prompts questions about hog and hominy propaganda versus strict land policy.
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Washington
Wilkes County
Booze Tablets Sweep Maine Shops and Home Stills
A Maine drummer travels with tabloid drinks from whisky to gin fizzes, selling tablets in paper boxes or bottles for 18 cents each, a gallon made from tablets and other ingredients costs about 68 cents. Bars in Bangor Lewiston and Portland sell the fake liquor, while residents brew their own supply at home awaiting orders by mail. The mixture tastes like whisky but contains no real spirits, yet satisfies drinkers in many parts of the state.
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Bangor
Maine
Lewiston
Portland
Whistling Cat With Harelip In Springfield Tale
Springfield resident Ozynszky of Prospect Avenue owns a cat with a harelip that whistles like a schoolboy but cannot mew. He believes no normal animal would whistle yet keeps the feline as a family curiosity admired as a musical prodigy. Neighbors joke the cat could be a treasure for a catgut violin maker.
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Springfield
Mass
Stantelaus
Ozynszky
Prospect Avenue
Weat
Tthat
Odd Egg Report From Vancouver Household
A Vancouver woman, Mrs. Alarvey Alexander, reports a remarkable egg weighing fifteen grains from a hen. The tiny egg, about half the size of a hazelnut, was found inside a larger egg with a soft shell that crushed when touched, revealing the small, perfectly formed egg inside.
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Vancouver
Alarvey Alexander
Eleventh Daughter Born to Indiana Couple
Lawrenceburg Indiana reports an eleventh daughter born to Mr and Mrs Silas W Jackson of Miller township. The baby, weighing a text pounds, is thriving as the eleventh daughter in a family with no prior boys.
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Ith
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Silas W. Jackson
Miller Township
Jackson
Women Cops Patrol Newport Beach in New Duty
Two policewomen Miss Minnie Smith and Miss Janet Buchanan were assigned to patrol Newport Beach. They wore blue uniforms with sailor hats and carried whistles and bags, drawing crowds and prompting a follow patrol to ensure their safety. The move, requested by the Club league, aims to give special attention to women in distress on the shore.
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Newport
Oratory
Minnie Smith
Janet Buchanan
Thief of Police
Pollee
Porpoise Ride Scares Young Bathers in Venice
A Minneapolis teen, Misa Violet Nathan, fainted after a large porpoise swam near her and bumped her. Lifeguard David Moreno rescued her as sea creatures played near Mother Pier, and she was revived on the beach.
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Venice
Cal
Misa Violet Nathan
Minneapolis
Mater Pier
Aréniie Axetl
Misa Nathin
Dod
Miss Nathan
David Moreno
Milas Nathan
Canary's leg amputated after hotel accident
In St Louis Bobby the canary lost a leg when a chair toppled into his perch at the Planters hotel. Dr Frederick W Shafter saved the remaining limb with a cocaine injection and bone shears, sparing the bird from destruction and leaving him on one leg for life.
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St. Louis
Bobby
Mia
Wiliam M. Walker
Planters
Domestia
Minister Objects to Wedding Fees in Oak Park Church
Rev Almer Penne Wall of the Hudd Avenue Bible Church in Oak Park announces he will not collect marriage fees, calling them graft and urging free weddings. He says the church should offer the rite without charge and any pastor who needs a fee should be ashamed, criticizing forced salary.
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Chicago
Almer Penne Wall
Hudd Avenue
Oak Park
Sand Cure Man Helps Veteran House Doorkeeper
Julian Emmons, 95 year old door keeper of the House of Representatives, swallows four teaspoonfuls of coarse sand after each meal. He never leaves home without a vial of sand and credits it with ending sour stomach heartburn and indigestion. He reports better appetite sleep and vitality.
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Washington
Julian Emmons
House of Representatives
Laziest Man Is Found In Kanag City Court
Edward Dunn twenty eight year old Armourdale native Kanaga City was labeled the laziest man in the world by a Kan gag City court judge and ordered to hammer out a $500 fine in the workhouse Dunn who is broad shouldered and physically able allowed himself to be supported by his sixty year old ragpicker mother
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Edward Dunn
Armourdale
Kanana City
Kangag Ctty
Kun
Hanmer
Dunn
Letter Fifty Two Years on Way Pottsville Soldier Letter Found
A Civil War era letter dated May 80 1861 from Henry C Russell of Pottsville to his widow in Pottsville was found among old papers. It had been entrusted to M B Richardy of Pottstown to mail but never sent. Richardy died recently and the sealed letter was recovered. Russell died years ago.
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Pottsville
Port Washington
Henry C. Russell
United States Mail
M. B. Richardy
Pottstown
Richards
Russell
Wrecks on New Haven Road Trace 49 Deaths
Stamford reports detail a string of New Haven railroad disasters over two years. Presidents Mellen and Meleury were arrested last April for neglect and manslaughter as investigations blame poor equipment, inexperienced engineers, faulty brakes, and over-speed on antiquated crossovers. The record lists twelve major wrecks from 1911 to 1918, with dozens dead or injured, highlighting failures to slow at crossovers and inadequate maintenance.
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Stamford
Conn
Wrecka
New York, New Haven and Dartford Railroad
Charles Mellen
B. H. Meleury
Interstate Commerce Commission
Westport
New Haven
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Federal Express
Middletown
Berlin Junction
Clinton
Mass
Stonington Junction
Dorchester
Muay
South Boston
Green
Jfarma
Putnam
Waterbury
Stasuford
Brave Rescue Through Fire Ladder Ordeal
Harper's Weekly recounts Richard T. Stokes describing a dramatic rescue under fire. Mike commanded rope and ladder as a man climbed a swaying device to reach a window and save frightened girls. Firemen steadied ladders and steadied the anxious crowd until each girl was lowered to safety.
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Mike
Richard T. Stokes
Harper's Weekly
St.outa
Hester
Leaps From Burning Car And Near-Death Train Crash
A failed express messenger escaped a fatal crash after a burning car and a speeding train collision. Fire destroyed goods worth about $400, as a gas load and miscellaneous shipments were piled high. The incident occurred near Hartvormdt, with bystanders noting the peril and the car’s dangerous interior. The full extent of the damage remains under assessment by authorities.
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Wright
Nani
Hartvormdt
Nigel
New York Evening Journal
Cent Saves Life in Unclear Locale Incident
An unclear account describes a person named Cent performing a rescue as a vehicle struck a tree. References to family members, locals, and an ensuing event mention a brother and bystanders, with chaotic imagery of a vehicle and a fall. The readable text hints at a dramatic, life saving moment amid confusion.
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Wien
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