Indiana man chases own swindler across desert to recover funds
Daleville resident Newton A Grabill, 72, pursued a California desert trail to confront the man who swindled him of 4500 dollars in a Colorado gold mine scheme. With a Mexican detective, Grabill tracked the con artist from Indianapolis to Mexico and finally the Southern California desert, seeking justice and repayment.
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California
Newton A. Grabill
Daleville, Inn
Delaware County
Grabill
Chicage
Colorado
Indianapolis
Grnbill
St Doub
Denver
New Mexico
Arizona
Mexico
Eterm
Mays
Pursuit, showdown, and a deadly ending in a village
A detective trailing a swindler reaches Grabill and, after weeks, corners the fugitive in a lonely shack. A violent struggle ends with the swindler shot dead as the detective claims the victory and moves on toward Kidiana. The tale blends danger and pursuit with a note of hard earned payoff.
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Grabill
Nina
Grabiil
Kidiana
Actress in hold up foil by declaring identity
In a Pullman car robbery a woman identifies herself as Miss Fay de Flutie, a famous actress, offering jewels. The robber declines to seize her wealth, saying he is no press agent, and keeps the jewels while demanding others surrender their valuables.
Man and companion stop at candy store for a scent
An Atchison man strolling with a young woman, noted for his cautious hints, pauses at a candy shop as she comments on the appealing scent. He quips about stopping to smell the candy. The exchange captures the pair’s playful street moment from the Atchison Globe.
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Atchison
Atchison Globe
Five Barrels of Nard Elder Fire Sparks Town Alarm
A villager alerts the volunteer firehouse that Lem Wheatly's barn is ablaze with five barrels of Nard elder in the loft. The captain initially jokes about uniforms but orders a rapid response. The crew heads out to save the barn, aiming for a twenty minute rescue.
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Lem Wheatly
Lem
Horticulture Humor from Washington D C Florists
Secretary Wilson jokes about amateur suburban florists during a Washington dinner. A seed shop scene follows as a dealer chides a grower who pulls up seedlings daily to check progress, while the man’s son plans to write for magazines.
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Wilson
Department of Agventure
Washington
Once a Mortal Sin and Perjury’s Folly in San Francisco
A fragmented newspaper excerpt discusses perjury as a historic crime, contrasting seventeenth century severe punishments with modern laxity. It cites the Ruef trial in Judge Cwbaniss' San Francisco court and riffs on moral, social, and matrimonial themes tied to truthfulness and judgment.
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Ruef
Mane
No Chance to Talk In Veiled Conversation
Fragmentary dialogue shows concern for a lively friend who has vanished from company. The speaker reveals the friend has died or is unavailable, noting uncertainty about marriage and hinting at a silent, singular fate.
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Pepys
Gave It Her Hearty Approval
A lively exchange at the Seelbach hotel discusses establishing a press club with officers elected. A young man and lady debate costs, clothing care for travelers, and the benefits of affordable services, reflecting attitudes of the era.
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Seelbach
Win
Hintsatt
A Suspicion of Ideas in Miss Cayenne's Debate
A fragment shows Miss Cayenne debating ideas with a skeptical tone. The text hints at a first test of an idea leading to self doubt and cautious belief, illustrating a conversation about belief and judgment.
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Miss Cayenne
Distinction on Tin in Politics and Profession
A fragment discusses whether a tin should enter politics or stay in a trade. Senator Sorghum replies no, arguing a tin can be a good trade and profession. The exchange features remarks about appearance and perception, with oblique comments on station and governance.
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Sorghum
Civility in Street Cars Prompts Moral Reflections
A Nashville American piece laments rude behavior in street car life and calls for civility from men, women, and youth. It praises patient conduct by workers, urges gratitude, and stresses family responsibility to teach courtesy and respect for elders.
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Menor
Hien
Pon
Jesus
Mina
Nashville
Railroads Plan Shared Use on Virginia and Kentucky Routes
Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio announce joint use of tracks with Great Central and Chesapeake to extend a line from St. Paul Virginia to Heiser Virginia on the Clinch Valley division. The new alignment extends toward Holmes Chapel Kentucky with completion expected around September.
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Norfolk and Wester
Bracas
St. Paul
Heiser, Vin
Clinch Valley
Willy
Estension
Hom Chy
Goet h quote and tax comment on contentment
The fragment notes Goethe about contentment as forgetting unreachable things and jokes about people liking value until a tax official visits Tem.
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Nestor
Tem
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Union Depot and Business Center
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