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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
2
A South Orange man opened a tank tap and ignited hot water that spilled beneath a car. A match set the pool alight and a fire followed, risking explosion if the liquid had been gasoline. Repairs will cost about $500.
A French woman urges government to recruit women for military roles arguing their place is not on firing lines but in useful noncombat duties. She notes women have volunteered bravely, even on the front, to save lives and support war efforts without waiting for pay or approval.
A vision of the steamship of the future includes a grand ureater, newspapers, and every luxury notice, with travel comfort dominating as motion drives design. The article envisions sea travel rivaling air in speed and convenience, blending entertainment and opulence for passengers.
A report notes that at a German army post several officers volunteered to provide life fluid for a wounded comrade. The Kaiser sent a telegram of congratulation to the brave officers who showed value of a man in the ranks.
A fragmented antique line muses on how kitchen prowess rarely boosts a bride’s charm but may enhance a wife’s allure within domestic life. The poetic text hints at evolving roles, desire, and the hunger for companionship.
A fragment notes that men take to embroidery and suggests the sud fragettes may aim to restore balance. The passage questions the cape definition and frames the shift as a cultural trend rather than a provocation.
Senator Hollis defends protective tariffs as necessary for infant industries now grown large, while critics urge more protection. He cites the Lawrence strike and warns against pushing U.S. workers to European pauper labor levels.
Mrs Wollon ffewston wife of a coal dealer was wounded in an ambush. She clung to her duty as the assailant fired, the bullet striking Bleuek in the head and passing through Mes Hiewsten. John Criigby was shot in the arm and a nurse named Nieloude aided the wounded.
Aug 12 obituary notes Capt Jesse B. Willits president of the Georgia Alabama & Florida railroad died intestate in Atlanta. Administrators report his fortune valued at 07,000 to his wife Cork Williams. Estate includes railroad stock and land holdings. board to elect successor at next meeting.
Theronas Davidson of Greate county is charged with complicity in the murder of Sheriff Ba Cidkictuin. Three others are named with similar charges. All defendants face imprisonment if convicted. Fourteen additional suspects await trial on the same charge.
Waelington report notes a resumed investigation by the Lotby Committee with James A. Em ery testifying while the house remained out of session. The scene reflects a stalled legislative process and ongoing parliamentary inquiries.
Governor Sulzer names John A. Hennessy as special commissioner to probe irregularities in state departments. Hennessy says he will examine Senator James A. Frawley, chairman of the Frawley committee, and may call witnesses before the panel. He vows to pursue perjury if evidence appears.
In northern Michigan about 1000 of the 2500 state troops occupying copper mining districts depart by night to their homes. Heavily armed deputies and Sheriff James Cruve plan to patrol the area as troops pull back from duty amid heightened security concerns.
A rock quarry near Colon in the Canal Zone produced a fatal incident that killed twelve workers and injured several others. The principal source for canal construction rock was compromised as rescue parties and authorities investigated the cause and secured the site.
The Indian Treasury Register reports Senate action on Gabe F Parker of Oklahoma becoming register of the Treasury. Received are notes on the appointment of Prayers Fo Wrenn as postmaster at New Cadsth, with layoffs and supervisory adjustments by Thomas Annerr and Cate.
Three men robbed the post office near Tintk, taking postage stamps and small change. Authorities, including state constabulary members, are investigating the case as officers pursue leads and search for suspects.
The butcher, baker, and candlestick maker must become expert calculators to speed up service for waiting customers. The trio adapts counting and pricing skills to minimize checkout time and improve efficiency in a busy shop setting.
The article explains finger symbolism in Chinese and Japanese palmistry. It assigns fingers to family lines: thumb to ancestors, index to father, middle to mother, ring to lovers, and little finger to descendants. It notes the mount of Venus and finger presses in agreements with masters and suggests fingerprints as identity markers.
The Lafayette Electric & Manufacturing company sold to Walter J. Tall for 20000 dollars in a foreclosure proceeding. Ball led a bondholders committee as the Sterling Electric works and bonds were transferred to Lafayette Electric & Manufacturing for electric brake production, with the sheriff conducting the foreclosure sale.
Shelbyville August 12 Peter Graley and Lewis Amos deputies from the fisheries and game department spent a week in Shelby County. They warned county residents to obey hunting and fishing license laws and directed businesses to collect license applications for transfer to the county clerk to avoid trips to the city for licenses.
A fragmented report describes opponents defeating a city annexation effort before a county board and recounts disputes over suburban boundaries and disputed properties. The text mentions residents and areas around Morgan's addition and Windy Point with disputes over parcels and charter provisions.
Sheriff Gladivux closed nearby saloons at center of night, warning other businesses to obey the law. He cited dangers at the Fort Wayte area and Eliser’s ranc House, urging enforcement near the city.
A suspect named Robert Bruce was arrested for burglary in Meade Mauckport after a home invasion reported by a posse of citizens led by a blond hound. The 18 year old suspect was jailed pending further proceedings.
The second annual Pike County Partners fair opens in Petersburg on August 19 and runs through the week. A new race course has been added and racing will be a feature of this year’s event.
Weather stained shelters appeal to tenants as birds move in and pay rent by eating pests. The Farmers' Mail and Breeze notes that even a boy can craft one of the illustrated houses, offering a frugal solution to pest control and housing needs.
A jumble of wordplay prompts and puns. Riddles ask about timber for castles in the air sunbeam, a doorbell, silence and chessmen. Several lines present misspelled phrases and humorous misdirections about numbers and authors.
Odd, truncated lines show a child and a speaker in a curt exchange about sleep and yawning. The garbled phrasing suggests a phonetic or OCR-mangled fragment without clear situational context or identifiable names.
The article describes a simple method to improve air flow by closing flaps on a stick between tie ups, then spreading them to create an opening for ventilation. Lengths of 16 or 18 inches are used, and multiple units can be made larger or smaller as needed.
An exchange reveals attitudes about a dog named Towser and a neighbor’s reaction. The dialogue hints at nerves and a suggestion to abandon a plan as the scene unfolds in a humorous social moment.
A small boy asks what is on the desert and gets a puzzled reply about a place where noming HrOWs. The next day in school the child questions the concept of a desert while his father laments his head.
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