Revelations From a River Tragedy and a Hoax
A riverman dies after falling from a barge. An onyx clock with a torn pillow slip is found. Confessed hoaxer Ladley describes a staged murder plot linked to Jennie Brice, Alice Murray, and Horner. The tale ends with marriages, a funeral cross, and a hopeful marriage proposal from Holcombe. The narrator recalls long years, losses, and a lonely life as summer closes.
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Murray
Holcombe
Ladley
New York
Mr. Bronson
Mr. Howell
Philip Ladley
Howell
Temple Hope
Mr. Lachey
Miss Hope
Alice Murray
Jennie Brice
Mr. Holcombe
Horner
Bellows
Howell and Bronson
Mr. Pitman
Cairo
Mississippi
Sewickley
Mr. Ladley
Peter
Mr. Reynolds
Molly Maguire
Miss Bess
Isaac
Lida
Alma
Nang
Democratic Leader Opposes Panama Canal Exemption Plan
Representative John J. Fitzgerald of New York, a top Democratic leader, joins the opposition against the administration's push to repeal the exemption clause of the Panama Canal Act.
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John J. Fitzgerald
New York
House
International Congress of Chambers of Commerce to Meet in Brussels
The Permanent Committee of the International Congress of Chambers of Commerce meets in Brussels to approve the program for the Paris June conference. Delegates will tour France and other European cities as guests of cities and governments. The congress, welcomed by business leaders, considers proposals to extend the International Association’s usefulness.
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Brussels
International Congress of Chambers of Commerce
Boston
Paris
France
Organization
International Association
Express firms deny liquidation as shippers urge private service preservation
The American Express Company and peers deny liquidation plans while accountants review assets. Shippers press to preserve private carriers against further parcel post expansion, arguing private services are vital to the country. Jan Kubelik plans to sail to Europe for rest after illness, resuming concert work later.
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New York
American Express Company
Express
F. F. Fragg
Kubelik
Jan Kublik
United States
Europe
The Secret of Success in Home Management
The article argues modern housewives should apply business methods to running a home to combat high living costs. It stresses budgeting by thirds and quarters, weekly bills, itemized receipts from traders, and keeping daily records in housekeeping books. It advocates bank saving and wife husband consultation.
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Bankup Kcy
Domestic Science Notes on Soup Pastry and Couture
Recipes for Princess soup and a wheat biscuit mix appear alongside fashion hints about brassieres and pink corsets. Also described are veal stuffed roast procedures, a flowery cosmetic trend with liquid powders from Paris, and notes on dry goods imports and linen trends at New York.
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Washington
New York
Symphony Orchestra Fights Ragtime In City Concert
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra stages a second evening concert as part of a nationwide campaign against ragtime. Tickets are priced accessibly and sold through settlement houses and local institutions to attract an unprecedented regional audience.
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Chicago
Ill
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Symphony
Visiting Cards Engraved or Printed at the Evening Press
Local note records that visiting cards are being engraved or printed at the Evening Press shop. The item highlights available options and prices for card production services.
Democratic State Convention Opens in Portland
Portland Maine March 26 The Democratic State Convention convenes in this city to draft a platform for the September state election. A state committee district committees for each congressional district and county committees for each county will be elected. William F Curran of Bangor serves as secretary of the Democratic committee.
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Portland
William F. Curran
Bangor
Eureka Rugs and Rag Carpet Weaving Ad
Housekeepers invited to inspect Eureka Rugs and Rag Carpet weaving at 9 Hill Street. Satisfaction guaranteed and prices moderate. Phone 1436-r. N. J. Caron advertisement dated March 25, 1961.
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Hill Street
R. N. J. Caron
Pittsburg Trade Boosting Committee Heads to Ohio Trip
The Pittsburg Commercial Club trade committee will depart today by special train from Pittsburg to McDonald and Steubenville, visiting Wellsville and East Liverpool in Ohio. Carrier pigeons will be released at each stop to relay condensed reports to club headquarters.
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Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Anthracite tax constitutionality to be argued today
In Harrisburg on March 26 the Dauphin county case tests the coal tax’s validity. The Peoples Coal Company, led by Sorantone, brings the action challenging the measure in the county courts.
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Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Peoples Coal Company
Sorantone
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Fate of Express Co
Mms
Princess Soup
Howard Street
Cumberland, Maryland
Glick & Kremer
Royal Exchange of London
Paul
Portsies
Equitable
Bew York
St. Wy. N. H
Massachu Boston
Desales Glick
Baltimore Street
Insurance and Real Estate
the Evening Press
Marly
Ohio
Hanna
Seal
W. E. Turner
Cumberland
Maryland
Wes
Ned ‘Possble
Wilkes-Barre
Contaiin
Lous
Sunions, Cal
Duplies
Hamilton Drug CO
Hamilton
J. E. Havens
Ridgely
W. Va
Potomac Club
Ent
J . Bender
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