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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
13
A boy named Frank hunts for a book after misremembering a tale about ribbons. He visits his aunt Matilda who reads aloud until she uncovers the exact line in the Night Before Christmas that matches his memory, solving the story stumble.
An exchange between two officials reveals uncertainty on how to handle gunmen. One asks what should be done while the other admits impracticality of displacing law abiding citizens and arming the gunmen to settle the conflict.
Lincoln County officials from Kemmerer to Smoot convene for several days of sessions. All bills and communications must be filed with County Clerk before the meeting to ensure prompt attention.
In a large London shop a Saturday toy department scene sparked chaos as many young boys complained of a burning sensation along their backs after rubbing a mysterious substance. An astute assistant found a small boy near the entrance with a tin of itching powder, explaining the disturbance.
A memorial tablet in Rhoallly church in the Gower peninsula commemorates Edgar Evans, First Class Petty Officer RN, native of the parish, who died February 17, 1912 with the British Antarctic Expedition. The inscription notes the southern party under Captain Scott and lists the dedication by Lois Evans. A cairn cross sculpture atop depicts the pole sledge party.
Padlocks on decanter stoppers guard the contents as wrists of heraldic scale glint in metal. Newer decanters rise taller than old rotund shapes with flat broad sides and a curved profile ending in a narrow neck. At the base these pieces extend nearly as long as the widest side, then taper sharply to the neck.
A waiter rebukes a customer for praising old tables then reveals the bill. The customer agrees, and the exchange ends with the punchline that eating there costs money. The humor hinges on class and expense implied by dining in the establishment.
An official front telegram from Juarez reports ongoing combat for Torrécm with rebels holding most positions except major and minor barracks. It notes Villa’s forces gaining Cerro de la Cruce and the Torrecci foundry, estimates rebel and federal casualties, and says some prisoners are being executed for refusing to swear loyalty.
Washington reports a clash over repealing toll exemptions for American coastwise ships through the Panama Canal. Last week’s events revealed fractures in Democratic unity, fueling strong political predictions and heightened interest in the toll issue.
Rome reports a threatened nationwide railway strike as 80,000 workers push for wage gains. Meetings across key centers including Ancona concluded that a government denial on their demands will trigger a general strike on April 15.
Pikeville Kentucky Randall McCoy famed feud leader died Saturday at his grandson's home in Pikeville. He survived a violent history including a 19th century home arson in which a daughter and two sons were killed by the Hatfield clan and the ensuing family enmities that sent rivals into hiding or exile.
Seattle detective notes Charles Hopkins a tattooed teetotaler killed one man and wounded two others after robbing them on a couch near McMurray in Skagit county, sixty miles north of Seattle. In Chicago a reform idea proposes mental treatment labs for delinquent husbands instead of jail if they fail to support wives.
In Little Rock Arkansas Fred Pelioa was electrocuted after murdering for fifty cents. In Nogales Sonora the steamship Carmen of La Compania Naviera del Pacfico was captured and the crew aligned with constitutionalists per a dispatch from General Obeggen.
A Mexican federal army train with the Ninth Infantry and additional troops was rushed toward the south of Nuevo Laredo on Saturday amid tense cross border activity. The destination was announced but not specified.
Juares Mexico crowds greet General Venustiano Carranza as he enters the city on foot behind a column of soldiers. An American flag briefly mingled with the Mexican emblem, signaling a show of unity. Carranza appears vigorous, refuting rumors of weakness and stimulant use.
A Portland delegation of lumber producers and bankers urged the Secretary of Commerce to block any foreign trade restrictions that would curb their drive to pool interests. They argued that a united industry could better compete in European and other markets, whereas individual operators would be unable to invade world markets alone.
Readable fragments describe a woman sent to a state asylum for Walpronts. The text mentions her age about seventy three, a boy's clothing detail, and a vague connection to Civil War era events and General Grant's army.
Speaker of the House asserted amid a Sunday speech that a president must lead while a congressman must think for himself. He addressed a large Young Men's Christian audience stressing independent judgment in governance.
Rome professor Giacomo Boni, who in January uncovered the mun dus at ancient Rome, was now found near the site where vestals stored the finest corn for marriage ceremonies. The rite symbolized the race’s improvement.
The organized unemployed men of St Louis almost rejected a plan to join the March on Washington movement. The proposal was presented Sunday night by James Bads How, a philanthropist and organizer of homeless and unemployed men described as a millionaire tramp.
The Ottawa Kansas gathering wrapped up Saturday as delegates debated and approved regulatory changes affecting the American cinema and related agencies. Officials announced the agreement will guide future oversight and applications for the region.
A. T. Hardin, vice president of the New York Central, says the dismissal of 15,000 mem is December 1 and serves as the sole barometer of the railroad's business.
Berlin reports the death of Ferdinand Ea Honk 53 a tailor from Akbeck Germany in a march 25 obituary. No further verifiable details available in the fragment.
Brand department accepts brands for a year. If used by a man for under a year, the annual price of 93.00 must be paid. Brands are placed on the animal’s hide.
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