Murder of Annie O Keefe in Hackensack Meadows
Newark dispatch reports the nude body of Annie O Keefe, a domestic worker from Orange County, found in the Hackensack meadows Tharrigon last Thursday. Doctors say she was struck on the head then drowned face down. investigators trace her last steps to a Christmas Eve encounter with a man in Newark stores and a Chinese restaurant.
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Newark
N. J
Hackensack
Tharrigon
Agnes O'Neele
Orange
Margaret Wright
Montehite
Nlt
Warritan
Miss O’keefe
Pfinunagan
Newsark Department Store
Miss O'Keefe
Misa O'Keefe
Mysterious Death Of Mrs Clayton In Wisconsin River
Police say no solution yet in the mysterious death of Marlelyn Clayton wife of a Chicago dealer found in the river at Tanesville Wisconsin A six person jury was impaneled to determine cause of death The autopsy showed she was not drowned and her body lay in a non floated position The river is being dragged for a purse she was known to carry.
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Tanesville
Wis
Marlelyn Clayton
Chicago
Mya. Clayton
Mies
Mee Kay
Clayton
Ely
Clinton
Mindwannin
Remiulos
Trouble for Mrs Eady in Trust Battle over Christian Science School
Notive served on trustees of Mrs. Alay Peaker Clover Eddy that the next friends object under Mrs. Eddy's end of trust dated March 6 1907 to use seven million of Mrs. Harry's wealth to found a Christian Science school for the poor. The deed of trust reserved to Mrs. Eddy the use of income and certain realty.
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Eady
Floston
Dee
Alay Peaker-Clover-Eddy
Eddy
Hary
Mother Killed by Son in Stroudsburg Shooting
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Mrs George Thoenshilt aged 80 was shot and killed by her eight year old son Lewis V. The incident occurred as Mrs Thoenshilt spoke by telephone with a friend when the boy who had been shooting at a check with a Woherr rifle pointed the weapon at her and fired.
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Stroudsburg
Dee
George Thoenshilt
Serdntern
Lewis
Jlonshit
Baker and Luck In a Lively Brooklyn Sketch
A comic dialogue from Flatperts Weekly stars Baker and Luck in a Brooklyn scene. The lickiest man alive boasts a fifty horsepower car while his wife fears going out, and Marie dominates conversations with long, foolish talk.
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Baker
Flatperts Weekly
Ex Presidents’ Care Promoted By Appropriations Chairman
Senator William B. Allen of Town, chairing the appropriations committee, favors congress considering support for ex presidents of the United States. He cited Grover Cleveland’s remarks and agreed some provision should guide relief, noting Jefferson’s poverty as a case for aid and referencing a magazine article.
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Washington
William BW. Allen
Town
Feti
Congress
United States
Grover Cleveland
Congreso
Thomas Jefferson
Mison
Eyelands
Alison
Murderous Jealousy Ends in Double Shooting Suicide
In Waketlel Fred A Sullivan shoots Miss Mary B Melnden after jealousy over her with a mother. He wounds her twice in shoulder and stomach then dies by suicide. Previously on Aug 10 he shot at her causing a leg wound. he was arrested and fined. Estella Haregal, a sixteen year old wife, kills herself in Pittsburg after nightly abuse by George B Hartvel who works as a railroad brakeman.
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Waketlel
Masa
Borageld
Jenuous
Fred A. Sullivan
Mary B. Melndden
Tishet
Sullivan
Miss McFradden
Hilta Heracli
Pittsburg
Estella Haarégal
George B. Hart Vel
Tennsylvianis
Stepson Shoots Stepfather in Leavenworth Case
In Leavenworth Kansas on December 30 T Phonan a local plumber was shot and killed by his stepson Frank Ulrich who was arrested. Ulrich told authorities he acted in defense of his mother claiming she was threatened with a corn knife while pursued around a room by a woman named Ehian.
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Leakenworth
Kan
T. A. Phonan
Kithal
Frank Ulrich
Ulrich
Ehiman
Rescue Work Proceeds as Miners Entombed Near 1000-Foot Level
At Ely Nevada Pep 30 rescue teams continue work in the Alpin shaft where three miners are entombed at about the 1000 foot level. Ground remains very loose with over four hundred feet of earth to remove before they can be released.
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Ely
Nev
Pep
Alpin
Hingpeter Dead the Emperor's First Tutor
In Prussia on December 30 Dr Hingpeter emperor William I's first tutor to majority, noted for his stark influence yet limited personal affection from the emperor. The report links Hingpeter's long service to the imperial education along with mentions of other political tidbits from Topeka and Rome.
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Katner
Bielefeld
Prussia
Hingpeter
William
Fotcher
Well-Known Minstrel Caohimabus Dies in West Virginia
Caohimabus OF, a renowned minstrel and interlocutor and assistant boss of ALCE Piel's minstrels, died at Point Pleasant West Virginia at age thirty four. The notice notes he suffered paetionia.
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Caohimabus
Torrdman Carnes
Manger
Alce Piel
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Paetionia
Two Children Die in Fire and Storm Disrupts Minnesota Rail
In Seattle two children burned to death as a blaze claimed their home near Pine Street. A snow storm in Minnesota halts trains and suspends wind-related services while other regions report an eclipse upcoming.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
Minnesota
Witson
Minti
Minnesotin
Tinilroad
Repudiation by a State New York Der 20
Governor Robert Bo Glenn of North Carolina replies to a complaint from Bilwerndt of Andrews who represents holders of 1e00,001 of North Carolina bonds maturing in 1931. He states the legislature never authorized repayment and the state will not pay interest. He notes creditors accept fair treatment but few will recover funds. Arrangements are being made to donate eight million in bonds for salt purposes under wartime measures. The issue of bond payment has been the subject of negotiated obligations and accusations the state never received the borrowed money.
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New York
Der
Robert Bo Glenn
North Carolina
Bilwerndt
Andrews
Gonna
Carolina
Honda
Runyan Case Spotlighted as Teller’s Escape Unfolds
New York reports reveal Laura M. Carter linked to Chester Runyan’s flight after he allegedly concealed 96000 of Windsor Trust funds. She sues for 7950 as reward for aiding capture, while the trust company seeks 20000 claiming conspiracy and 25000 financed Runyan. The tale traces the cash’s movement from vault to Carter’s apartment and subsequent police alerts.
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New York
Laura MM. Carter
Chester 7
Runyan
Windsor Trist Company
Jia Drought Sit
Trust Company
Fail
Pumyan
Binyirn
Witsor Vrust
Carter
Sle
Runyai
Conference on Repatriant Committee held at Phinters Hotel
A conference occurred at the Phinters hotel in St Louis with United States District Attorney Joseph of Realitys Indianapolis and Thomas J Niedringhams of St Louis. The purpose was not disclosed by the participants and no public statement followed.
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St. Louis
Dee Rok
Cinnent
United States
Granddaughter of Tyler Robbed in Washington
In Washington on December 30 a granddaughter of President Tyler aged sixty five was robbed of her purse while visiting the home of Miss Letitia Tyler and making a call at an ailing aunt’s house. The thief robbed her of a clock in the Navy Department.
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Tyler
Hobbbed
Weashington
White
Letitia
Miss Tyler
Navy Department
Big Oil Well Spouting Near Jennings Ca
A Noble company well No 7 near Jennings California is reported spouting oil at least a mile southwest of the field. Experts estimate output at least 1000 barrels per day.
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Jennings
Pro Es
Free Passes Issued By All Carriers In State
Free passes will be issued by all common carriers in the state in compliance with a recently issued general order. The move is expected to take effect on a date in December in Atlanta Georgia and aims to facilitate travel for eligible individuals.
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Atlanta
Redtypad Canismission
Fragmented Town Update and War Reports Across Cities
An irregular notice summarizes town events in Bathfoot and nearby areas. It notes army plans, port activity, charity efforts in New York, a ship refit near Portsmouth, and religious milestones in Columbus, with mentions of local leaders and civic actions amid unsettled times.
Incoherent historical note on geld du Australit ovas discovery
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a first nain and geld du Australit ovas with unclear events. The passage references a great secret, a brenalie a satipie taster, and poor legible names such as Loemdon Mari, without coherent facts or dates.
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Geld du Australit
Tle
Potany
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Promoted Locally
Local advertisement touts Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup as a free gentle laxative that sorts out the cold without opiates. Marketed to children, it’s sold by Wim. F. Tungkaas, dynegist, at 50 Stephenson Street for 37a dollars.
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Kennedy
Wim. F. Tungkaas
Stephenson Street
Origin of the Modern Wax Doll and Its Craft
An 18th or 19th century note traces doll origins from a Chinese head to Thuringian toy makers in Europe. It describes wax heads, movable eyes, and a dip plug process, with Angora wigs and facial detailing becoming standard. Dressing of dolls grows into a large, mostly female labor industry.
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Mathode
Sonneberg
Lendot
China
Aris
Hanks
Aonan
Rene Bache
Queer timber boats traverse wild Canadian and U S districts
A Popular Mechanics description explains armored cable driven boats used in northern timber regions. Models combine a steamboat engine with paddle wheels or screws and a warping cable system to haul across portages, climb grades, and cross rocky waterways by threading a line between trees and using a pulley setup.
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United States
First Come First Served Story In A London Telegraph
A minister recalls a mugging on a dark street where a robber, after grabbing money, shows unexpected calmness and says the victim is now first, ending the incident with a cheerful claim. The tale highlights a quirky, reflexive mercy in a crime anecdote from the London Telegraph.
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London Telegraph
Modern Plays and Actors Face Casting Demand
A discussion argues against rigid impersonation in casting. Directors resist requiring performers to resemble characters closely, suggesting actors should fit roles beyond literal likeness.
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Birgely
Right of Birth and Reform in County Journal Notes
A fragmentary page notes marriage and reform themes with scattered dialogue and local references. The piece references a countable couple, a woman reforming her husband, and mentions a newspaper title Coutlersfournal and unclear terms while hinting at social and marital dynamics.
None Whatever in Wy Case Says Young Man Read Law
A cryptic exchange in the Washington Star notes a young man asserting that the case relies on mere hearsay evidence none of which has value. The criticistd fragment suggests skepticism about ten dollar guilt pieces and cake slang.
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Ma Wn
Washington Star
Christmas Table Decor From Holly To Gilded Nuts
A 1910s style guide shows festive table styling using holly, red ribbons, mirrors, and candles. It details centerpiece arrangements, place settings, and complementary dishes, plus tips for a cozy Christmas bazaar setup with traditional china, brass, pewter, and a warming fireplace display.
Old Time Foods And Charms On A Quaint Table
A nostalgic scene features dresses in period fashion, homemade preserves and pies, and a spinning lady at an ancient flax wheel. A table set with rare china invites guests with meals that evoke mothers kitchen and old time appetizers. Also included is a simple method to make cheap pillow filling from cotton batting.
How to Clean Black Skirt in Old Cleaning Guide
An old black skirt can be cleaned by shaking to remove dust then brushing with a hard wood brush dipped in malt vinegar. Hang to dry, then press on the wrong side over a damp cloth. Serge or cloth skirts may look like new after this treatment.
How to Shop In Comfort and Save Soap Practices
A practical guide for busy households proposes a shopping notebook listing sizes and brands for each family member and tips to reuse soap scraps. It notes West African betrothal customs where girls are betrothed at birth and married at twenty, with wives described as obedient and marriages often successful.
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West Africa
Between Friends Quip on Plane Tuning and Freedom
Cartoon dialogue reflects playful banter on tuning a plane to suit voices and the balance of custom and freedom. The Chicago Tribune quote underlines resistance to tyrannical edicts and echoes Bovee ideas on liberty.
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Nan
Chicago Tribune
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Grand Opera House
Jesse James
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C. P. Guenther
Rockford & Interurban
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Harrison
N. Dy
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Mia
Mrs. Clayton
Janeaville, Wis
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Brooklyn
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Rome
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Nein
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Tidianapelis Star
Pais
Wo. F. Jungkunz
Commonwealth
Hetoen
Tohnetown
Tmenryetta
Kia
New York City
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Nhe St. Vincent
Portsmouth
Day
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Phenmedy
Adriiaag
Degarh
Llauston
Pharpee
Ayer
Ulusteated
Duffy
Karo
Golden Eagle Clothing House
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