Burglars Attempted a Murder in Ward House
Bradford reports a burglary and attempted murder at Thomas Ward's home in Ward & Guncheon lumber yard area. Two women joined the raid, chloroformed Ward, rifled money, checks, and papers, and attempted to remove a $376 diamond ring. Ward and son were shot at. Ward fired back, driving off the intruders. Tools, revolvers, and glycerine were seized. a getaway coat was left behind.
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Kane
Jones
Bradford
Norwich
Thomas Ward
Ward & Guncheon
Ward
Mscout
Anothr
Fred Severs
Vider Ward
Nordstorm
Abnder
Prisoner Levi Epstein Reports Suffering in German Custody
A wartime letter from Levi Epstein, a Russian prisoner held in a German town near Hein, describes brutal captures, gunfire, and harsh treatment. He asks about his parents, who may be alive or dead, and notes censorship blocks any message to Russia.
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Levi Epstein
Vuil W Wetter
Hinteph
Ul Epstein
Lvben
Hein
Skul Wu
Pierin
Youny
Levi
Rusmla
Ting
Unsteady Correspondences and Postage Shortfall Listed
The fragment notes someone remarking on unsteady correspondences with a pmol at a place and that he was without funds to pay for postage on the lottery. The text implies financial difficulty and communication issues without clear names or dates.
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America
Ohio Days Resuming the Fight
After a defeat in the November elections Ohio temperance forces plan a new push. More than fifty villages and townships filed with the Secretary of State to vote under the home rule amendment allowing local option on prohibition. Warne B. Wheeler says the temperance movement will target a statewide vote next year.
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United
Rene Cleveland
Obadiye
Warne B. Wheeler
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor claiming rapid relief from corn pains and foot discomfort. It boasts long use, widespread sale, and reliable results with claims of painless treatment and dependable performance.
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Avery
Franklin Murderer Insane. Trial Postponed Indefinitely
John Brandon, accused of murdering his wife in Franklin, is declared possibly insane and may never be tried this term. Judge Criswell postponed the case until January while Brandon is watched to determine mental condition. if sane later, trial proceeds.
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Franklin
John Bran-don
Mbon
Tungo Criswell
Hoo
Crima
Brandon
Rin
Criswell
Branson
Pennsylvania
Iim
Vinol Story Promises Cure For Nervous Weak Women
A reader claims Vinol restored strength, appetite, and sleep for a tired nervous woman. The letter touts cod liver oil tonic as a health-building medicine aiding nerves, blood, and vigor, saying thousands of men and women benefit from its tonic iron and liver extracts.
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Babbitt & Corry
Paine
Henwood Convicted for Life Prison Labor
Harold Frank Henwood, No. 9318, a lawyer from Sylvester T. Von Phul of St. Louis, is sentenced to hard labor at the Colorado state prison. He will train as a blacksmith, beginning as an apprentice and earning a long term of confinement after a life of idle luxury.
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Vuneg Vros
Lannoa City
Colo
Brown Palace
Denver
Harold Prank Henwood
Sylvester T. von Phul
St. Louia
Colorado State Prison
Autalde
Walla
Ulu Muselea
Acailire
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City Hack
Roy Skinner
Prompt Service
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Bell Phone
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Shquich
Mwa
Will
Iabor
Harold
Honywood
Autamin Doffe
Net
Own & Corona
Royal and Crown Roasters
Asea As
Ovir
Cream City
Food Choppers
Clearcut
Enterprise
Eaterprise
Barlow Hardware Company
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