Miner Recalling Gold Fever Dies in Cripple Creek
W N Lafe Fyffe, 65, famed early 20th century Colorado prospector reputed to have earned 5 060 000 during mining booms in Leadville and Cripple Creek, dies. He spent it all and was last employed in the Colorado State House of Representatives, living as a legend among old timers. He boasted a motto made to spend and preferred roaming the hills with a pick and pack horse.
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Colo
Colorado
Cripple Creek
W. N
Lafe
Fyffe
Rocky Mountain
Moncey
Leadville
Cripple Creek Fyffe
Expert lays out Bliss formula for happy marriage
An New York expert, Dr Katzoff, says happiness in marriage hinges on wives balancing home duties and career, praising husbands with praise and attentive listening. He argues wives should avoid in law meddling, keep endearing actions, and use supportive language to curb the rival "other woman" in the triangular dynamic.
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New York
Beng
Simon Louis Katzoff
Katzoff
Bridgeport
Conn
Poisoned banquet sickens Rod and Gun club members
In Fulton New York on February 22 doctors treated eight seven people believed poisoned at the annual Rod and Gun club banquet. Physicians diagnosed ailing members and worked to identify the cause.
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Fulton
N. Y
Rod & Gun Club
Iil
Orion
Roberts Improves, Thradore Roberts Recovery Reported
In Pietsburgh Pennsylvania on February 32 physicians say actor Thradore Roberts condition continues to improve. The recuperating powers of the actor were recoverable according to doctors.
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Pietsburgh
Thradore Roberts
Daugherty Causes Stir By Appearing In Senate
Washington, Feb. 22. Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty sat in the Senate gallery to hear Senator Willis read Washingtons farewell address. His quiet entrance sparked a stir as he explained he was there to fulfill a promise to Willis and not to affect the retirement fight against him.
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Senate
Washington
International
Harry M. Daugherty
Iis
Willis
Ohio
Florida teen killer faces trial despite insanity plea
In St Petersburg Florida Judge M A McMullen rejects insanity and lunacy commission for Frank MacDowell who killed his mother father and two sisters. He remains in Pinellas county jail until May grand jury to review the quadruple slaying. The confession could be challenged if attorney objects claiming it was obtained under fear or coercion.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Frank MacDowell
M. A. McMullen
Pinellas
Pinellas County
Clearwater
Frank
McMullen
F. J. Mack
McDowell
Florida
Findlay Man Sued for 50 000 Alienation of Affections
Clyde G. Spitler of Findlay named defendant in a 50 000 alienation of affections suit filed in common pleas court at Toledo. Cornell Gross, an automobile salesman, alleges Spitler alienated the affections of Gross’s 19 year old wife Wilma who, with their 18 month old baby, is said to be living in seclusion in Toledo.
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Toledo
Clyde G. Spitler
Findlay
Cornell Gross
Gross
Spitler
Wilma
War Secretary Baker backs Cox delegation bid for League stance
In Cleveland on February 22 1920 Secretary of War Newton D Baker declared his support for a delegate run that would back American entry into the League of Nations. He also backed James M Cox as the Democratic presidential candidate in 1920.
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Cleveland
Newton PD. Baker
Wilson
League of Nations
James M. Cox
Ohio
Fall and Denby Charged in Naval Oil Lease Plot
Senator James A. Reed says Albert B. Fall and Edwin Denby conspired to void Congress acts and misled President Harding over naval oil reserve leasing. Reed announces a fighting campaign and will speak in Peoria tonight.
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Chicago
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Edwin Denby
Navy
Acta
Congress
Harding
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Peoria
Columbus Honors Washington With Nationwide Closures
Columbus today observed President George Washington’s memory by suspending government activities and closing schools banks factories stores and other institutions across state county city lines in a public tribute to the nation’s first president.
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Columbus
George Washington
Four Missing After Hotel Blaze In Valdosta
Fire at a Valdosta hotel destroyed the building leaving two men a woman and a small baby unaccounted for. Rescue efforts saved most guests as the blaze spread quickly after discovery in February.
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Valdosta
Two Men Die of Gas Fumes in Moving Truck
Dayton, Feb 22 Two unidentified men were found dead in a moving van firm's truck in Otto Kuehn's garage. Carl Bockbrader, a Kuehn driver, discovered them this morning. Investigators believe carbon monoxide fumes from the truck's gasoline engine caused the deaths.
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Dayton, O
Otto Kuehn
Carl Bockbrader
Kuehn
Rent Control Bill Passes in House of Commons
In London on February 22 a bill to control rents passed second reading in the house of commons. It marks the first strictly Labour measure to clear a major hurdle amid bitter opposition.
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London
House of Commons
Death claims Countess Helen Chittenden Pacelli in Columbus
Countess Helen Chittenden Pacelli, 43, wife of Count Armand Pacelli of Italy, died in Columbus after a Saturday apoplexy. Armand Pacelli is reported near death from a long illness at his Paris home.
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Columbus, O
Helen Chittenden Pacelli
Armand Pacelli
Italy
Paris
France
25 Cent Inks and 18 Cent Be 3ige 18a
Fragmentary OCR lists prices 25¢ inks and 18¢, with unclear heading Be 3ige 18a. Readable items suggest a catalog or ad snippet with minimal context. Entities include prices and the odd product notation, but the exact item names remain uncertain.
Gas death claims Chicago merchant and sister-in-law
Coroner reports carbon monoxide poisoning killed William Fe. Howland, a wealthy retired tea merchant, and his sister-in-law Mrs. Herta Orne in their Evanston home last night after examining the premises.
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Chicago
William FE. Howland
Herta Orne
Evanston
Explosion at Mathieson plant kills worker in Niagara Falls
A powerful blast at the Mathieson Chemical Co. plant in Niagara Falls New York today killed Gilbert Baldwin 36 and seriously injured Bradward Garvey and Frederick Dorochela.
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Niagaga Falls
N. Y
Mathieson Chemical Co
Gilbert Baldwin
Bradward Garvey
Frederick Dorochela
Yankee Bluejackets Endure 31 Hours in Sunken Submarine
Henry Berault and Lawrence Brown, torpedo dispatcher and electrician, survived 31 hours trapped in the torpedo room of the U S S O R 6 after a collision with United Fruit near Abangares. They faced rising water, chlorine risk, and total darkness, using a pocket ashlight to navigate and monitor the battery fire before being rescued to cheers from the crew.
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Uncle Sam
Navy Department
Washington
United States Navy
Henry Berault
Lawrence Brown
United Fruit
Abangares
Limon Bay
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Sinke Brown
Berault
Brown
Joint Base advertised as quick relief for stiff joints
An article promotes Joint Base as a fast penetrating remedy for swollen painful joints including knee elbow shoulder and neck. It claims rapid relief through skin absorption and lists lumbago neuralgia neuritis and sore feet as additional, temporary beneficiaries. Also notes citizenship application deadline March 6 at the county clerk office ahead of June exams.
Jewel robbery in Toledo targets Cincinnati jeweler’s suite
Police pursue robbers who broke into Charles Roush of Cincinnati and stole gems valued at $50,000 from his hotel room in Toledo last night. The crime occurred on February 22, and detectives are tracking leads to identify the suspects and recover the jewels.
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Toledo
Charles Roush
Cincinnati
Caraanville Man Brought Before Probate Court
Isaac Van Dike of Canaanville appeared before Probate Judge Johnson on a non support charge involving his four minor children ages 14 12 19 and 7. The children are housed at the Children’s Home since October 12 1623. Van Dike was released on his recognizance to seek work and must report on Saturday March 1.
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Isaac van Dike
Canaanvilly
Johnson
van Dike
Love and Faith Drive Trusted Automotive Service
A compact note highlights a service that blends love and faith with dependable automotive care. The message emphasizes trust, dedication, and a commitment to quality for customers who rely on skilled technicians.
72 Year Old Man Still Works At Rail Yard
H M Moore of 24 Messenger St Albans Vermont aged 72 remains active on the job with the Central Vermont railroad with forty years of service. He credits his health to TANLAC saying he never felt better after trying various stomach remedies and that TANLAC restored his strength and normal life. Over 46 million bottles sold.
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Central
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