Flood era mystery deepens in Jennie Brice case
In a Pittsburgh flood era tale Mrs. Pitman shelters amid a riverbound city and aids detective Holcombe and Miss Temple Hope as Jennie Brice’s disappearance tightens the plot. Ladley, alleged husband, is suspected of murder. clues include an onyx clock, a broken knife, a missing towel and slipper, and a stray voice heard before the flood. The detective work centers on whether a corpse will surface and who truly bears responsibility.
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Holcombe
Ladley
Pitman
Mr. Holcombe
Hornet
Horning
Horner
Peter
Robinson Street
Federal
Federal Street
Jennie Brice
Yitman
Harry Vander
Terry
Mrs. Ladley
Mr. Howell
Reynolds
Mr. Graves
Ladleys
Nadjy
Miss Hope
Offer Sought on Ada Lots 7 and 8 in City
A brief classified style notice from Ada lists lots 7 and 8 with normal heights and invites offers. The box 523 Thomas Oklahoma address is given for replies. A dated report notes Mike Cassidy set out by train to watch the Texas Oklahoma game but detours may limit his reach to Oklahoma City today.
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Normal Heights
City of
Ada
P. O
Thomas
Okla
Mike Cassidy
Norman
Texas
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
A New Road to the Cemetery Opens
A new road extending North Broadway for about a mile to the cemetery is now open. Brydia & Rives offer gravel to surface the road, with sourcing from the roadside deposit. A small amount of work will make the route passable year round, replacing the muddy stretch of the old road.
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North Broadway
Main Street
Brydia & Rives
Public Notice of Stallion Standing at Bebee Barn
Gus Adams announces that the Mack Cruson stallion will stand for the 1914 season at his barn three miles southeast of Bebee. The notice confirms location and the stud’s availability for breeding services.
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Bebee
Gus Adams
United Mine Workers consider general strike action
Indianapolis May 4 Elements of the United Mine Workers Executive Board arrive for a week long session. A general strike of about 500 000 miners may be ordered or members may back the federal government in Colorado. Vice President Frank J Hayes says a general strike is hardly justified.
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Colorado
Frank J. Hayes
Purifies Liver and Restores Rosy Complexion
Sallow complexion is due to a tor pid liver. HERBINE purifies and strengthens the liver and bowels and restores the rosy bloom of health to the cheek. Price 50c. Sold by Ram sey Drug Co. Grain Privileges Puts and calls are the safest and easiest method of trading in wheat, corn, or oats.
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Ballard
Ramsey Drug Co
New First National Bank Building in Columbus Address
R. W. Neumann directs mail to Lock Box 1420 at the new First National Bank Building in Columbus Ohio as the address cue appears in the snippet.
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First National Bank
Columbus
Ohio
Patronize the merchants who advertise in the News
A brief note urging readers to support local businesses that advertise in the newspaper. Encourages continued community commerce and sustains the paper’s listings and services.
Marie Gants Arrested Over Rockefeller Threats
ACED New York May 2 Marie Gants was arrested for threaten ing the life of John D Rockefeller Junior. She said she would shoot him down for his refusal to arbitrate the Colorado strike. She was captured while approaching Rockefeller’s office as both Rockefellers faced guards at the Tarrrytown estate.
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New York
Marie Gants
John D. Rockefeller
Colorado
Rockefellers
Tarrytown
Herbine Promises Quick Help for Torpid Liver
Advertises Herbine as a powerful liver stimulant to relieve dizziness vertigo sallow complexion and flatulence from an inactive liver. Claims a dose or two will suppress bilious symptoms. Priced at 50 cents and sold by Ram.
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Ramsey Drug Co
American reported held for ransom safe in Mexico City
Washington May 2 E B Emory of Boston reported held for ransom by Federals at Zacatecas is safe at Mexico City. The dispatch from Consul Canada didn t state whether the ransom was paid or not.
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Washington
E. B. Emory
Boston
Zacatecas
Mexico City
Canada
President Wilson Greets Over One Thousand People
President Wilson shook hands with 1,057 individuals in a public event. The remark notes hopes that fewer than a thousand sought political office, reflecting political undertones in Clarksville Leaf Chronicle coverage.
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Wilson
Clarksville
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Bobbs- Merrill Company
Mrs. Pitman
Pittsburgh
Pstapd
Allegheny
Tom
Aga
Alma
Mr. Ladley
Lida
Mr Howell
Levy
Ross
Philpott
Fitzhugh
City
The
Herald
Chas. T. Angel
H. T.douglas Bldg
E. Main St
Brown’s Business College
Tulsa
Oklahoma Central
Asa T. Ramsey
Stratfol
B. M. Haile
Chickasha
P.M
West Sail
Kis
Byars
Rosedale
Vincennes
Purcell Gibbons Spur
Washington B
Middleburg Tabler
Cornville Chickase
P. M
Miners
Indianapolis
United Mine
Illinois
R. W. Neumann
Williams
Williams Tfg. CO
Props
Cleveland
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