Missing Chinese suspect hunted in Elsie Sigel case
New York police seek Leong Lee Lim alias William A Loon and Li Chung after Miss Elsie Sigel, a Chinatown missionary, is found murdered. Thousands of letters from American women, including many signed Elsie, are found in the suspect's room along with a notebook listing hundreds of names and addresses. The investigation traces the crime to a week before the body was discovered as police relay notices to Colon and Panama to intercept the Vancouver-bound Chinese party.
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Elsie Sigel
New York
Colon
Panama
Vancouver
B. C
Leong Lee Lim
William A. Loon
Eighth Avenue
Pranz Sigel
Leane Lee Lim
Margaret Todd
Sige
Chinatown
Christianty
Leong Tee Lim
Sigel
Florence Todd
Miss Sigel
Leon
Todd
Saint Leon
Six Teens Struck by Lightning at Sparta Picnic
Six schoolchildren at a Sunday school picnic near Martin Springs in Sparta Georgia were struck unconscious by a lightning bolt while sheltering under a tree. Two doctors reported none killed on the spot though six were in critical condition with recovery unlikely.
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Sparta
Martin Springs
Cholera in St. Petersburg nearing 1908 levels
Cholera in St. Petersburg rapidly assumes epidemic proportions similar to 1908. Fifty three cases were moved to hospitals in twenty four hours, raising the total under care. Seventeen suspects were sent to hospitals and ten deaths occurred in the last twenty four hours.
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St. Petersburg
Distances Told in Time on Bavarian Roads
In the Bavarian highlands signposts show travel time rather than distance. Locals answer questions like Oberammergau distance with varying half hours, where small, good, or big halves equate to twenty-five, thirty, or thirty-five minutes, reflecting peasant custom.
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Oberammergan
Wood chopping remark echoes in Washington Star piece
A sharp exchange unfolds with a woman pressing for action while a man replies that chopping wood is not the priority. The dialogue touches on moisture, water supply, and future protection, with satire about obligations to future generations and a concerned call to practical work.
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Washington Star
His Saturday Night, A Barber's Unlikely Excuse
A blue eyed wife recounts how her husband stays out late on Saturdays then naps in the barber chair while being shaved for Sunday. A friend notes the excuse is not convincing yet unique enough to pass for plausibility.
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State Caprie
Ube Aiesk
Bee
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Ron
New York Press
Coloring an Abyssinian Bride
A historical account describes Abyssinian marriage custom where a bride, after a Western comparison, is secluded for three months and covered except for the head. Green fragrant smoke is used to burn away the old skin and allow a lighter new skin to form. Elders provide nourishing meat balls to the bride during this period.
Precocious Fynctilio Saint Nick Comment
A Washington Star line features a Boston child questioning Santa Claus with a witty remark about his attire and timing, noting he calls after Goerick and does not wear evening clothes. The quip captures a playful, skeptical view of Santa through a young narrator's voice.
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Santa Claus
Boston
Goerick
Washington Star
Mrs. E. B. Persons Returns Home From Frankfort
Mrs. E. B. Persons is back home after a trip from Frankfort Indiana.
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E. B. Persons
Frankfort
Indiana
Origin of Old Glory and Washingtons Flag Legend
A reminiscence recounts the early flag, tracing its evolution from a blue field with crosses to stars and stripes. It notes 1776 deployments at Washingtons headquarters and suggests Washington used the arms privately before a national emblem. The piece compares the flag to an obscure family arms attaining global prominence.
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Ronale Gower
Robert Wington
Washington
Lutt
Bank Cashes on Female Logic in Bank Panic
A Western lawyer recalls a scene at a besieged bank where a rosy cheeked Irishwoman and her husband argued over drawing their money. Mary quips that if the bank loses money, it’s better for others to lose it than them, leaving the crowd stunned. The bank ultimately survives with no losses to depositors.
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Roger
Mary
Harner's
Custom of the down purse in marriage history
The article recalls an aged custom where the groom filled a purse with money as the price of the bride, a practice viewed as akin to buying a person. It notes variations in Cumberland and other places where the bride could claim money or property after marriage, leaving the groom bound to honor the request.
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Cumberland
London
Sixty Kinds of Bananas in the Tropics and Hawaiis Varieties
The Los Angeles Times notes there are over sixty known banana varieties with wide differences in flavor and use. Hawaii reportedly hosts about forty varieties, many introduced by whites, including delicate, delicious types and others kept for cooking. Bananas grow readily in homes and homesteads with minimal care, as shoots replace those that fruit.
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Hawaii
Los Angeles Times
The Bee's Market Basket
The passage explains that bees carry a market basket on their hind legs formed by fringe hairs that meet at the tips, creating a cage-like structure. This basket holds poises to sustain the bee for two or three days after a successful journey.
Sleight of Hand Performance Sparks Suspicion
A short exchange recounts a successful sleight of hand show last night. A participant admits lending a counterfeit dollar to a con artist who returns a good bill, prompting questions about the trick and authenticity.
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Ryker
Pyker
Ayker
Trying to Explain Howell and Towell Exchange
Howell asks what was meant by never setting the world aware. Towell replies that the speaker was too much of a gentleman to do it.
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Howell
Towell
Exschange
Not So Sharp In Lawful Dotage
A fragment from Houston Past notes a sharp comment on a daughter's suitor. The mother challenges the suitor, claiming she will not be swindled or financially harmed, asserting resolve in a domestic dispute context.
Figures Don't Lie Hoax Men and Women Age Joke
A fragmented humorous quip contrasts “Hoax-Men” living faster than women and notes a quip about marriage age. The speaker mocks claims of age similarity with his wife, ending with a self-deprecating remark.
Whisky Numerals and a Scottish Party Tale
The city coroner hears a licensed victualer claim forty goes of whisky were used before sobriety. He recalls a Scottish tale of a party near Arbroath marking celebrants and a servant asked how many bottles were used, answered by a girl who fetched water.
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Dean Ramsay
Arbroath
Loudec Chruniele
Expert Figuring. A Well known actor tells a story
A famous actor recounts a tale of a small New Lug town summer visit. He narrates meeting Silas on the main street who smiles. Silas reveals he married that morning, explaining he cannot support himself and the war prompted the match.
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Nooheerde
New- Lugdo
Silas
Tye
Argonaut
Sensible to the Last Patient Feels Final Sudden Death
An elderly Scottish lady in her final illness paid her physician with a guinea at each visit. He warned friends death would be sudden. When she appeared unconscious, he arrived, found her dead, and calmly took the fee from her still closed hand remarking, Sensible to the last.
Eyes Only For Her Boston Transcript Quip
A fragment shows dialogue in 1910s style with Martha questioning an acceptance of Mr Spooner. Nancy defends him, noting his awkwardness and a dripping umbrella as proof of affection, as reported by the Boston Transcript.
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Martha
Mr. Spooner
Nancy
Boston Transcript
Not Surprised by an Expensive Gift Showdown
Mrs Gramercy faced surprise when her husband presented an expensive gift. Mrs Park suggested surprise laced with suspicion, noting her own reaction and stance on the matter.
One Day's Worry and the Call to Focused Work
A compact note urges prioritizing daily tasks, emphasizing that progress comes from handling one day’s work at a time. The reminder stresses steady effort over scattered worry, encouraging practical focus on immediate actions.
Orchestral Oversights in a Curious Night Scene
A snare drummer fumbles through a quick shift among six plus instruments while performing. A bystander praises the effort yet hints at a miss, noting a place the score shows but the drummer overlooked. In a separate sighting, an old geologist struggles to guide a rock down a mountain slope to match a theory.
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Reidence Journal
Ansered
Willing to End the Company In Witty Telegram
A Chicago man who once backed a theatrical company received a telegram from the show's manager declaring a train wreck with scenery and baggage destroyed and no injuries. His terse reply advised attempting “another wreck” and having the company ride in the baggage car, reflecting dark humor in a Chicago Record Herald item.
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Chicago
Missouri
Chicago Record Herald
Gentle news of engagement announced by cautious mother
In a restrained conversation the mother releases the news that the couple will gain a son in law. The daughter prompts for the occasion of the engagement and the mother recalls the moment of engagement to papa.
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Papa
Art of Eating and Self-Care in Food Choices
A compact note on eating as a science and self-education. It argues that enjoyment alone is insufficient and midlife awareness of suitable amounts marks ongoing personal education.
Lot of Reasons. Robbins and Eblerys in Advertised Plays
A dialogue citing reasons why actors stay employed, referencing advertisements for plays. Robbins questions job scarcity while noting how each good play offers strong situations. The exchange mentions The Plane and a story of a man abandoning Christianity contrasted with a woman cherishing it in solitude.
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Robbins
William Eblery Channing
Cure for piles claims Chicago specialist eased symptoms
A reader reports six years of severe piles that kept him from work, but Dr Shallenberger of Chicago cured him without surgery. He invites others to visit and hear the full account. The missive also includes stray ads and notices about real estate, job seekers, and local commerce.
Health and school sites in a health first approach
The piece argues that Japanese army generals required medical officer approval for camp sites during the war. It questions whether school trustees consult medical experts before buying land for new schools, warning that money is wasted on ornamentation while neglecting light, air, and exercise. It urges adopting Japan’s health focus for the nation’s schoolchildren.
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Japan
Necklace theft leads to uneasy pride for Mrs Currom
Mrs Currom laments a stolen A and A necklace of diamonds and weighs how to notify the police. She muses on whether jewelry theft would shame her or appear oddly classy.
Water Meter Hammer Stirs Public Hope for New Invention
The New York Press notes a vast fortune awaits the inventor of a water meter that will not hammer or jam when a bathtub faucet runs. The piece frames the search as a boon to suffering humanity and urges progress in domestic plumbing measurement.
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New York Press
Her Hope in Morning Retail Bargains
A reflective note on shoppers beginning the day with hope that local stores advertise special bargains, suggesting daily expectations of sales and discounts guiding morning routines. The piece centers on the universal urge to find value and opportunity in commercial offerings each day.
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