Millionaire Tramp Ridder Captivates City Audience
Ben Ridder known as the Millionaire Tramp spoke at the Journal office after a public appearance at Main Center Street. He claims 82 prison sentences and 605 confinements, asserts Danish aristocratic lineage, and lists degrees from Copenhagen University. He travels with literary credits, claims ties to Jack London, and supports reform on White Slave Trade Child Labor and Prison Reform.
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Ben Ridder
Journal
Mainani Center Street
Ridslay
University of Copenhagen
Widder Hay
America
International Prison Bank
Jack London
Weather Halts Doubleheader as Storm Delays World Series Games
A heavy rainstorm delayed the fourth end of the World Series at Shibe Park, postponing the games planned for today. The two day stoppage gives clubs a chance to rest and regroup, with the closing games now scheduled for tomorrow if conditions improve.
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Philadelphia
Getobey
Berle
Shibe Park
Snodgrass Center Fielder of Giants Reported Shot
A rumor spread via broker wires that Snodgrass, Giants center fielder, was shot in Philadelphia around three o'clock this afternoon. The Philadelphia Bell Company denied the report and New York agencies offered no confirmation, leaving the story unverified and likely false.
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Snodgrass
Star
Giants
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Lore Long
Erie Herald
Herald
New York
Hittsb
Sa 1
Sequid
Plindelphia
Glanbert
Teal
Filgo
Pole Man Missing Franklin Man Missing In 1920s Missing Youth
Walter Winters aged 21, last seen in Franklin, is believed missing after his father John J. Winters reported he left home with $110 in checks and cash to pay bills. Police Chief Tay and Officer Dunkle investigated as relatives, section hands, seek clues about possible foul play.
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Franklin
Del
Defec
Hiram Brown
Vo Mee
Walter Winters
John J. Winters
Balk
Young Winters
Polk
Walter
Bia Olster
Anderson & Co
Tay Ang
Dunkle
Waylard and Robe
Missing Man Winters Leaves Family in Suspense
County Detective Brown investigates the disappearance of Winagin Winters who left home after kissing his sisters and telling them they would never see him again. He is described as about five feet ten inches tall with a strong build, wearing a blue serge suit, a felt hat, and a changeable necktie.
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Brown
Winters
Jmore
Hwy
Winagilin
Hellse
Steen Remodeled Store Ready For Busy Opening
W A Steen announces his store has been completely remodeled with new shelving and hat cases. The first floor is a fine wig shop style space with extra room for stock. A grand opening Saturday offers Double 8 stamps with cash purchases to draw buyers. Steen highlights a strong underwear line and a large trousers range including extra large sizes. Fall and winter caps and hats are described as new and integrated for the season.
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Sig Halt
W. A. Steen
Steen
Walton v Nelson Discharged After Costs Agreed
The case of Spencer Walton against Frank Nelson for forcible entry was heard before Justice Sullivan in Columbus. The defendant was discharged after agreeing to pay costs. A. B. Poster represented the plaintiff.
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Spencer Walton
Frank Nelson
Sullivan
Columbus
A. B
Birthday Party for Mrs Poole Draws Neighbors and Friends
Neighbors and friends of Mrs. B F Poole from Columbus and Corry gathered at Blue Eye for a Monday surprise party in her honor. The evening featured games singing and dancing with piano solos by Mrs Allene Binley and instrumental selections. A late lunch followed served around 12 20 with music by Messrs Wickwire and Sears.
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B. F. Poole
Columbus and
Corry
Blue Eye
Shipwrecked at the Amuses Tonight
A battered caption notes a storytelling show titled Shipwrecked at the Amuses with a screen depicting the Ocean and two others. Admission is five cents.
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Ocen
Rodgers Halfway Point In New York to Los Angeles Flight
Aviator Cale Rodgers reached the halfway mark of his coast to coast journey from New York to Los Angeles at the State Fair grounds in Hallas Texas. He has logged 2,897 miles of the planned 5,000 mile route and shed 15 pounds since departure.
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Hallas
Tex
Cale Rodgers
State Fair Grounds
Millin
Fort Worth
Sys Aycom
Thi
New York
Los Angeles
Rodgers
Harry Xni
Atwood
Tia
St. Louis
Tramps Suspected in Fredonia Barn Fire
Fredonia New York early this morning a large barn owned by Charles Shepard on Main Road burned destroying about twenty tons of hay and some farming equipment. Firefighters lacking a water main fought the blaze with great effort. house near the barn was saved but damaged. Early signs point to arson by tramps who may have been sleeping in the barn.
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Fredonia
Charles Shepard
Ian. Nn
Shepard
Fire Destroys Three Spots Across Town Early This Morning
At five thirty this morning investigators report a fire at three separate locations suggesting a coordinated act. The blaze caused damage but no injuries were immediately reported as crews battled the flames. Authorities are examining possible causes and monitoring for further incidents.
Prosecutions Under New Sausage Law Reported
Harrisburg Va October 18 Seventeen prosecutions for violations of the food laws were directed by the Food Commission. Seven cases involve the new sausage law across counties Mifflin Huntingdon Westmoreland and Lackawanna. The articles contained added cereal and water products from mills not slaughterhouse. Three Lackawanna cases concern adulterated seed oil and elder vinegar mislabeling.
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Harrisburg
Siventeen
Dalry
Food Comails
Foust
Mifly
Huntingsdon
Westmoreland
Lackawanna
Howe Easen
Lackawanna County
Crusade Against Adulterated Milk Continues Across Counties
The report notes purchases of artificially colored milk and saccharin sweeteners in multiple counties including Mitlin, Whatington, Lackawanna, and Alleghany. One case of adulterated milk from Alleghany completes the tally. The campaign against such adulterations will be continued until they stop.
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Mitlin County
Whatington
Lackawanna County
Alleghany County
Bell and Has lon Grace Has lon wed at Conry home
Arch Ball and Grace Haslon of Conry were married in a morning ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Conry. Only close family attended and the couple left for a short honeymoon tonight. They will reside at 505 South attest after return and receive many well wishes.
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Arch Ball
Grace Haslon
Conry
Wiatelake
Grant Hosier
Airs
Bell
Baal South
Thriller at the Lyric Porgolion and Bridge Destruction
A thriller shown at the Lyric Porgolion features Mies Turner and a child actor in a tense dramatic night. A storm causes the destruction of an R.R. bridge, adding danger and urgency to the program.
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Porgolion
Mies Turner
R.R. Bridge
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Ambridge Springs
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Hele, Meadyitte
Union Gly
Corry Witt
Joseph Flynn
Flynn
Farle
Erle Lodge
Dallas
Howe
Cavan
Sam Jacobson & Co
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Barlow Hardware CO
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