Interesting Experiment in Wood Pavement
An early 20th century note on wood pavements highlighting rectangular wooden blocks set in concrete foundations for streets. It cites cities like Indianapolis New York Minneapolis Toledo and Boston as leaders, with costs around 2.50 per yard and claims of smoothness quietness and durability.
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United Staes
Mhatotala
Mineapolis
Minna
Waleh
Indianapolis
New York
Toledo
Beton
United States
Wood pavement experiment tests woods and angles in city street
The Forest Service and city government sponsor a pavement trial using blocks of creosoted longleaf pine tamarack white birch western red cedar and Washington fir. Blocks varied by heartwood sapwood dimensions and course angles to measure traffic impact and durability with bi monthly records.
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Pwo
Jongloat
Georgia
Forest Service
Ingraham Awaits Sentence At County Jail
C. F. Ingraham, awaiting transfer to the penitentiary, plans a rapid life change from comfortable Oberlin home to prison. He faces multiple indictments and forged instruments, with possible reindictments after release. His wife and friends continue visiting as he reflects on past wrongdoings. Young Dietz also awaits transfer to the reformatory next week, claiming reform and a clean life.
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C. FR. Ingraham
Ingraham
Oberlin
Nol
Pep
Dietz
Dieta
Jaf
Game Wardens Face Potential Trouble Under Laws
The Dover Reporter notes risk for game wardens and constables who collect fines or prosecute violations. Under current law prosecutions require the warden to witness the offense, or outsiders’ information triggers action by county prosecutors or the state attorney general. Authorities claim reforms and enforcement lapses have led to no prosecutions in many cases.
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Sible Hut
Dover
Tia
Bridegroom accused of bigamy shocks Bellefontaine
A South Carolina woman declares she is legally married to W B Reading, who wed Miss Hope McDonald of West Liberty in Chicago last September. The claim prompts Logan county officials to search for the couple on their honeymoon to verify the alleged bigamy.
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Bellefontaine, O
Logan County
South Carolina
Hope McDonald
West Liberty
Chicago
This
McDonald
Mrs Reading
Mrs. Reading
Newton Can't See the Books
Newton loses bid to examine bank books in federal suit over a note to Mrs. Cassie Chadwick. Judge Colt rules the defendant may view the books at trial only to an extent the court deems proper. The case, filed by George S. Rankin as receiver, seeks recovery on the note deposited as collateral with Central National Bank of Oberlin Ohio. The page also lists a finance course ad and a pancake flour promotion.
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Boston
Central National Bank of Oberlin
Colt
United States Circuit Court
George S. Rankin
Herbert B. Newton
Newton
Cassie Chadwick
Central National Bank
Explosion at Aetna injures four women and harms train plot
An explosion in a boarding house at Aetna Indiana fatally injuries four young women, with Lena Beakles dying in hospital. Two men, Carl Packard and Fred Gernerring, are in custody as investigators pursue links to a plot to derail the Lake Shore Limited last night for a ransom.
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Aetna
Ind
T Betey
Lake Shore Limited
Lena Beakles
Marcses
Grape Mar Nearly Reports on Market Conditions
Fragmentary notes describe grape marketing near Lake Shore State, noting drought and worm damage affecting crops. Text indicates growers struggled to market fruit and consider resorting to insurance and other measures to protect the crop.
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Lake Shore
Russia Seizes Jews as Government Moves on Jewish Districts
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate authorities are forcing evacuations and tightening controls on Jewish neighborhoods. Eyewitness accounts describe widespread seizures of property and relocation of residents from multiple cities, with many Jews affected. Officials justify actions as enforcement of old restrictions.
Ohio preacher Cox faces church doctrine charges in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati Ohio George Clarke Cox a prominent church figure faces charges over alleged heretical teachings disturbing church doctrine. The case targets doings around church leadership and creed issues affecting several dignitaries and the city’s congregations.
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Cincinnati
O. Oc
George Clarke Cox
Chris Weeks
Hosd
Boyd Vincent
Circus animals stolen in Omaha foil suspected theft
A disjointed local item reports a theft involving a circus in Omaha. A car of wild animals including tigers and leopards disappeared, with several workers named and the proprietor and another man under suspicion. authorities and witnesses are mentioned as pursuing leads. The fragment also advertises medicines and tablets from various cities listed at the end.
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Omaha
Warren
Donald
Man Keller
Patroi
Larose
Cay
Patroinea
Belx Company
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