Prison for Debt Cases Highlight Civil Debtors Crisis
The article argues that many prisoners are civil debtors, not criminals, jailed by county courts and magistrates for unpaid debts. It cites Sir Edward Parry and Mine Craven of the Penal Reform League calling for prison reform, with proposals for labor colonies and debt liquidation, noting most imprisonments arise from tax, rates, and maintenance failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumiay
Sir Edward Parry
Craven
Monari League For Penal Reform
Tihiek
Prin
Abe
Ani
Wmnis Prise
Family Tragedy in Daw Case Described in Court
In a grim account the Daw family tragedy is detailed with claims of consumption deaths and a fatal gun use at Crowborough. Narratives describe Nellie Daw and others dying in a sequence linked to a mother’s and father’s deaths, a gunshot and a pistol found near Daw, with testimony stating a son, Daw senior, may have self-inflicted harm amid claims of abuse and a confusing family history.
Evolution of playing cards through continents and ages
A dense historical sketch traces playing cards from ancient India and China to medieval Europe, detailing materials, suits, and symbols. It notes early card origins in Persia and Germany, the spread via Italy and France, and the evolution of court ranks, motifs, and designs into modern decks, including political uses during revolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ducquemin
Juba J
Castile
Wim
Johanes
Criids
Germany
Maly
India
Theae
Atty ix Boee
Chevalier
Valet
Hlore
Italy
Houngh Freark
Irfone
Lanehhend
Jost Amman
Manufarture
Capistran
Alma
Middlesex Insurance Committee Examines Dispensing Errors
Complaints that chemists were careless in masking prescriptions were raised at the Middlesex Insurance Committee meeting. The Pharmaceutical Service Bath Committee proposed seven chemists be censured for waking incorrect prescriptions, with fines from £1 to £5. one case could warrant prosecution under the Food and Drugs Act to protect public safety. A dispenser was dismissed from employment. explanations ranged from misread handwriting to mismeasured liquid and unclear dispensing practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Insurance
Bath Committes
Hins
W. WW. Kelland
Ministry of Menith
Jmmor
Writing Your Life Into Words Inspires A Prize
A reflective piece compares William Shakespeare and H G Wells, praising the art of turning ordinary life into compelling prose. It invites readers to submit a well written, engaging account of a life episode for a prize, challenging writers to craft vivid, honest narratives drawing on personal moments.
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Becaure Playa
Clea
Eiarmen
Hevanne
Hamiet
Lear
Athello
Worthien
West Ourselven
H. G. Wolk
Becanay
Hamlet
Wells
Polly
Jase
William Shakespeare
Herbart
George Wells
Amy
Archbishop Kilww Uaring Honored in Perth Funeral Observance
Perth reports a state funeral for Archbishop Kilww Uaring, revered for his tolerance and service. Half-mast honors mark his passing, with tributes noting his long charitable work and influence across the state, while economic and social issues are discussed in broader civic contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Amd
Baritty
War Hazards and Chemical Warfare Threats Warned
The Carnegie Endowment pamphlet by Elvin K Fradkin warns of wholesale city destruction and civilian terror in a future war. It highlights liquid mustard as the greatest menace, capable of penetrating clothing and spreading rapidly via aerial spray, with limited protection and vast casualty potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Elvin K. Fradkin
Montclair
New Jersey
Tywinangma
Newsprint Paper for Sale by Printer Vendors
Printer sellers advertise newsprint paper for sale at a low price. Item mentions various codes and terms that imply inexpensive stock and bulk availability. The fragment suggests a commercial note about surplus newsprint supplies offered to buyers in the printing trade.
Fragmented Autobiography Style Text On Powers Of Words
A pasted OCR fragment blends musings on narrative prowess with muttered social critique. It riffs on writing about beauty and terror, notes the prodigal tale’s length, and wanders through imagined competitions and the limits of language. The garbled passage touches empire, moral battles, and wartime discourse alongside scattered references to parks, fires, and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailan
Novi
Alphabet of methods for child education and gas shelter design
A fragmented 1920s style report discusses a proposed international competition to design the most effective gas proof shelter and teaching method for children. It cites experts like Mme Alberti and Dr Kupenay, notes a cat sighting on screen, and mentions Red Cross recommendations for subterranean sealed chambers with oxygen, food stocks, and hospital equipment.
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Stephanie
Alber
F. Kupenay
Badupest
Ruben Qupil
Mme. Albeeti
Mursellen
Ternational Hedrosw
Apptiacen
Fragmented OCR Notice With Jumbled Names
A partially readable clipping describes a dispute or incident involving individuals and a stated agency. It mentions a person named Mr and references actions toward payment for damage. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text and missing context.
Tragic train tragedy near Sheffield claims four youths
Four youths aged sixteen Winifred Worthington Kirstie Johnson Ammie Torn died near Sheffield after a train strike in the permanent way. A train driver reported a note at the signal box. A search found a body in the track, another in a ditch, and a child nearby. The families and police continue with inquiries and responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Winifred Worthington
Newmalland
Steve Johnson
Vinartreet
Khetiehl
Ammie Ed Torn
Tylerateeet
Bhetfield
Worthington
Min Redfern
Mina Johnson
Ayer
Mijas Worthington
Warty
Beady Seating Found Near Perth Read, Stranger Identified
A body found about five miles from town on a rabbit shoot near Perth read is identified as footballer Harry Hotal et al who disappeared May 26. W. Green’s dairy staff reported the discovery to Albany police. constables and Mr H C Prim helped recover the remains in shallow water. Wheeler, a noted Alimay player, was linked to the Great Beuthers carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
W. Green
Jobe Edward Brimble
Perth
Flanders
H. C. Prim
Harry
Hota
Sosser
Ren ‘Wheeler
Rong Ee Ania
Alimay
Forthrorming Ceetions Tasters Mecordar Record
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Sir James and the forthrorming ceetions tasters Mecordar with unclear context and missing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eit
James
Mecordar
Run of Ill Luck in Croydon Family Tragedy
A London family once wealthy, led by a former engineer now impoverished, recounts a tragic decline from successful ventures to illness, hospitalizations, and losing their home. The father describes medical crises, his wife’s injuries, and pawning possessions as debts mounted, ending with homelessness on bare boards.
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London
Waten Ty
Iinewa
Nave Howe Banger
Croydon
Warneagen
Ine Camily Commeta
Braaiey
Bortau Travees
Ing Eaglecer
Bia
MM Vracher
Lord Kubert
Sam
Kerral Toe Kuodsher
Chibiree
Dicky
Dean
Jimmy
Hiberia
Journey’s End Sold for Record English Play Price
The long running war play Journey’s End has been sold to American producers for £155, the largest price yet for an English straight play. Maurice Hrawse, manager, credited with enabling the sale, notes Whale, the original producer, will stay in New York to adapt the Yalkie version for an English company likely to be recruited there.
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Beth
Amerien
Maurice Hrawse
Mamager
Whale
Hero
New York
Art
Ity
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