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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
10
Long discussion traces jewel robberies by social insiders tied to New York figures and a San Francisco pawned ring. A southern betrothed solitaire and a later death by suicide show a pattern of inside jobs and high society crime across cities.
Denver reports a domestic case likened to Bluebeard where a man with three prior divorces faces public scrutiny. The subject, Jobs G Gyorigyi, a 67 year old Hungarian resident from Fortieth and Williams area, is noted for a wide spread, cross continental enterprise.
Hungarian locksmith Gyorigyil born in Buda Pesth married repeatedly in Hungary and America. He moved from Chicago to San Diego and Denver, taking brides young and leaving under disputed terms. Last April 19 he vanished after drawing his Pullman salary, leaving his Denver wife to seek divorce.
Mrs. Katherine Clark, famed for multiple marriages, was arrested in Laramie Wyoming and returned to West Union City Iowa. She allegedly had at least four husbands, planned to wed a fifth, and used ads to lure men who sent money for travel and marriage. A letter from her 12 year old daughter helped tracing by an Iowa sheriff.
Maj. James H. Alport, coal baron and trolley magnate, and Capt. W. L. Maline were walking near Barnsboro when a ten foot long blacksnake coiled around Alport and squeezed him against a tree until Maline killed the reptile. The incident narrowly ended with both men unharmed.
An analysis argues for greenhouse farming near cities to diversify crops and boost production per acre. It outlines costs for start up, yearly income expectations, and emphasizes controlling climate, soil, and water through glass houses to make profitable, near-market plant, vegetable, and flower production.
A collection of brief quotes shows domestic humor and social chatter. Mrs Kidder and Miss Gaussip discuss a dog’s life with affection while a lawyer’s family tale hints at retirement and ongoing work.
A Kansas traveler in Italy notes surprising honesty as his umbrella vanishes in public places only to be returned each time. He observes Italians display trustworthiness that outshines expectations. The anecdote contrasts cultural differences through a simple everyday loss and recovery.
A Town Topics column questions social labels as it considers whether a pale figure qualifies as a widow, pondering gender roles and legal status with concise, era-tinged commentary.
A colonial era essay profiles the drag of progress through diverse corners of the globe led by a persuasive drummer figure. It cites Cuba Mexico the South Seas and the Philippines noting novel labor-saving tools and timepieces as signs of modernization and curiosity. The piece also sketches Norwegian revolution leaders Michelsen Berner Lowland and Nansen and ends with brief humor snippets about office dynamics and social contrasts.
A narrator recounts travel through the Suez Canal and Gibraltar, praising Irish soldiers, critiquing British policy, and imagining an Irish nation. The piece blends humor with political opinion, noting Russian war anxiety, canal tolls, and future desert discoveries while reflecting a youthful voice.
A narrator reflects on rebuilding ex criminals with kindness, then digresses into Gibraltar's fortress, naval pomp, and imagined attacks. He contrasts reform efforts by wardens with public attitudes, and recounts a humorous European tour ending with Spain. The tale blends social critique with travel humor and exaggerated bravado.
Commander McGiffin relates a Chinese ship Chih Yuen being hit and sinking during the 1894 Yalu clash with Japan. Captain Tang Shi Chen, injured, rams an enemy vessel but dies with his crew as his ship listing and sinking. His dog allegedly drowns him by clinging to him as he tries to swim. Domestic Economy notes two can live as cheaply as one.
A lighthearted column cites a couple’s deaf and dumb alphabet quarreling method, asks how long they will be away, and notes summer spending toward £1500. It also mentions a comical theft of spectacle frames by crows from Lawrence and Mayo in Bombay, valued at £30.
Ancient writers credit jackstones to Greece where knucklebones from sheep were used, with Aristophanes noting it as a girls game. The piece also mentions a London club named the Froth Blowers that meets in pubs and requires members to swear and curse to avoid fines.
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