Charges Dropped Against Mrs Remus to Aid Case
Infisneroks, nd. Dec. 15. Charges against Imogene Remus of Cincinnati in the Jack Daniel liquor conspiracy were dropped by the state to allow her husband George Remus, the former bootlegger, to testify. The defense argued Remus could not testify if his wife remained a defendant. Guards were doubled at the courthouse as the government prepared for his testimony.
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Jira Imogene Remus
Remus
George Remus
Cincinnati
Professor Pleads for Preservation of Wild Life
A professor urges preservation of wildlife as a patriotic duty during a critical national moment. He argues protecting natural heritage supports American character and future generations, appealing to public conscience and policy action.
Fifty Cent Peter Cassidy Claims Frugal Living Fame
Peter Cassidy, an eccentric Los Angeles hermit, declares himself the most economical man in America by living on 50 cents weekly. He survives in a shack, eats sparingly, and threads together clothing from second-hand sources while earning income through composing and singing songs.
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Peter Cassidy
Los Angeles
America
Four men believed dead in Huntington fire at Zenner-Bradshaw store
Huntington West Virginia December 16 fire destroyed the Zenner Bradshaw department store a six story building. Night watchman and three janitors remained inside during the night and are missing though janitors later reported uninjured. Debris searched for their bodies. Damage estimated at 750000 with origin undetermined.
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Huntington
W. Va
Zenner-Bradshaw
Mason City Scouts Help Old St. Nick
Mason City Boy Scouts plan a Santa Claus shop to repair broken toys and outgrown items and deliver them to needy children. They will also distribute baskets of food to families in need.
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Iowa News
Mason City
Boy Scouts of
Pullman Sleeping Car Idea Triggered by Miner Bunks
Miners' bunks reportedly inspired George M. Pullman to design the sleeping car, a movable overnight accommodation for railroad travelers. The anecdote links harsh worker housing to a railway innovation that reshaped travel comfort and industry standards.
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George M. Pullman
Christmas trials and snowbound searches in city notes
John V Dewkus seeks cigarettes after a five cent overcharge protest at a restaurant ends with injuries and damages denied. Helen Howe, five, braves snow to find Toyland home, guided by policemen back to her address. Beatrice Ned notes Volstead era revelers near holiday displays as merchants report slow sales.
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New York
John
Dewkus
Chicago
Lutte Claus
Helen Howe
Kimy
Toyland
Lever
Helen
Santa
Beatrice
Ned
View of Friendship by Ernest Renan
Reflection on friendship as a flawed notion that celebrates some virtues while blind to others, suggesting that true understanding requires recognizing both strengths and failings in people, not just praise. The author laments limited reciprocity among friends and questions common assumptions about loyalty.
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Ernest Renan
Derivation of the name Mary traced to ancient roots
Authorities argue the biblical name Mary lacks bitterness as once thought. The study links Mary to moria from Palestine sources and notes Moriah inspired the naming, with later contraction to Maury.
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Mary
Moria
sSulvia
Palestine
Michigan Students Split Over Prohibition Ultimatum
University of Michigan students divided into two camps after President Clarence Cook Little issued a liquor edict. Fraternities must voluntarily cooperate to curb drinking or the proctor system will be used after Christmas recess. Future violations could lead to revocation of fraternity charters.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Clarence Cook Little
These Sadder Days Reflect Waning Faith and Festivity
The passage contrasts sadder modern days with earlier ones, not in noble ennui but as a forced, imperfect festivity. The core cause cited is a deficiency of faith, attributed to Ruskin, yielding a darkness of heart amid imperfect celebrations.
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Ruskin
One Editor's View on Old North Dole Desires
An editor muses on why scientists since 1900 sought to discover at old North Dole. It questions life there, imagining few would enjoy a trip to the equator and the perils it might hold, as quoted by the sbeurn Enterprise.
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Old North Dole
Sbeurn
Rug line hints at quality woven wool patterns
A line touts food quality rugs with beautiful patterns woven from the finest imported wool promising satisfactory wear.
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