Divorce Suit Ends As Husband Kills Himself
In Chirwen Judge Jesse A. Baldwin presided as Mrs. Lorena Case Pluszagh sued Victor L. Huszagh for divorce. The defendant, a 29 year old attorney, died by suicide at his home after domestic troubles. the case was dismissed. Huszagh had served as a captain in the Air Service after World War I and was known for a romantic life.
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Jesse A. Baldwin
Chirwen
Mhuszech Jersus Huszagty
Gus Wedemier
William F. Ades
Judge Baldwin
Air Service
Huszagh
Pet Rooster Pilot Travels With Nagle Family
R J Nagle his wife and son travel by car with a Rhode Island Red pet rooster perched on the front door of the car in Waterloo The bird accompanies the family from Los Angeles toward Philadelphia Florida and California to relieve monotony and help guard the home at night
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R. J. Nagie
Waterloo
Rhode Island
Nagle
Mr. Nagle
Nagles
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Florida
California
Whisky leakage fears hit Kentucky barrels in Lexington report
Lexington revenue officials warn prohibition leads to evaporation and leakage of government held whisky. They cite 8,224,016 gallons stored in Lexington district valued at millions and speculate future losses across districts. A Paris Kentucky test shows 250 barrels aged 14 years lost most contents after opening new barrels.
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Lexington
Revenue Office
Paris
British Salvage Triumphs 440 Ships and $250 Million Recovered
The British admiralty reports salvaging 440 vessels and recovering property valued at 250 million dollars as its four year record. From Oct 1915 to Nov 1918 Allied and neutral ships totaling 1,623,551 gross tons were saved. The effort relied on steamers with high powered lifts and six lifting lifters supporting up to 2,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Admiralty
Admiralty
Hessian huts unearthed by Broadway dig near 160th street
Workmen digging on Broadway between 160th and 170th streets uncover a 12 foot deep fireplace and huts attributed to Hessian soldiers. NY Historical Society members identify the site as part of General Von Donop Camp with gold buttons and bullets found, linking to Revolutionary War actions near Harlem Heights and Washington’s forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Reginald I. Kelton
Willem S Calder
New York Historical Society
Botron
Messrs
Bolten
Caller
General von Donop
Hudson
Harlem Heights
Washington
Wolf for Hawk Marital Swap Ends in Elopement
Wilbur Holcomb of Albany Oregon traded a gray wolf for a rare Holley hawk named Lulu G. He paid a cent to County Clerk Russell and the marriage was officiated by Clerk Bilyeu. Holcomb plans to claim the wolf bounty and state premium to fund the honeymoon.
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Wilbur Holcomb
Russell
Albany
Ore
Holley
Holcomb
Lulu G
Bilyeu
Dun Cupid
State Game Commission
Oregon
Governor asked to execute 14 elk menacing Pacific Grove gardens
Mrs L L Long appeals to Governor Stephens after failing to win relief from local officials. She notes a herd of 14 elk roams the Pacific Grove peninsula, devouring gardens when spring grasses dry. She urges the elk be killed and fed to Pacific Grove laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Stephens
California
Pacific Grove
Cal
L. L. Long
Stephens
Money from Russia Finances China via Buddha Images
Report reveals 4 000 000 rubles loaned to China Mongolia from Russia to stabilize finances. Small portion bought arms, but most funds paid Russian manufacturers for 10 000 brass Buddha images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Mongolia
Russia
Gave Fussy Baby Fifty Pounds. Bill Vanishes
The one year old child of Mr and Mrs Mike Lizewski of Lawrence Wass cried while shopping. The father gave the baby a pocketbook with a fifty pound note to keep him quiet. Fifteen minutes later the money disappeared.
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Bill
Mike Lizewski
Lawrence
Wass
Iis
Tooney
Soldier’s Hell Note Follows by Army Form Mock
An old British veteran venting over discharge writes to his late colonel expressing anger and telling the army to go to hell. He then receives a reply requiring movements of troops to be logged on army form 123NYZ.
Elephants to Open Jungle for New Guinea Project
A movement seeks to purchase 20 pairs of elephants in Cesion and release them in New Guinea. The interior is an impenetrable jungle, and elephants are praised as essential dirt road builders, capable of creating trails for people and supplies across central Africa, India, and toward opening access for white settlers in New Guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Africa
India
German Town Seeks 1 Million Dollar US Loan
The town of Lielefeld Germany is negotiating a loan of 1 million dollars from the United States. Funds would be used to buy foodstuffs and the loan would extend over ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Lielefeld
Germany
United States
Woman hunts missing daughter across nine states
A Chicago court case unfolds from a Alabama romance to a divorce and a child’s disappearance. Nellie Mae Strauss is traced by her mother and stepfather through Alabama Tennessee Georgia Kentucky and Indiana before being found in Evansville Indiana where authorities confirm the man’s location.
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Alabama
Tennnessee
Georgia
Kentucky
Indiana
Nettle Mae Strauss
Chicago
Julius Strauss
Richard T. Johnson
Johnson
Nellie
Strauss
Johnsons
Tennessee
Evansville
Ind
Mystery Train Arrival Sparks California Family Search
A girl three years old named Dolly arrived on a Pittsburgh train and could only say her name. Police matron cared for her as Mr. and Mrs. John Crisswell of California, Pennsylvania, learned of Dolly’s arrival and traveled to Pittsburgh to reunite with their daughter.
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Pittsburgh
Dolly
John Crisswell
California
Butted Man to Death in Market Quarrel
Edward Fenton of Field Road Forest Gate England is remanded at Epping on a manslaughter charge for the death of Charles Randall a fifty seven year old day dealer of Epping. An inquest heard a quarrel in the market before Fenton charged with a head butt fracturing Randall's skull.
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Edward Fenton
Field Road
Forest Gate
England
Epping
Charles Randall
Fenton
Randall
Prayed for Child Found on Doorstep for San Poaneisen Couple
After three years of childlessness Paul and Mrs Auber of San Poaneisen prayed for a baby. A foundling was discovered on their doorstep ending their search and delivering a child.
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Paul Auber
San Poaneisen
Mother songs bring neighbors together in sing along
Mr Switch visits a neighbor's home where Mr Jones and his children sing several mother songs. The daughter plays the piano while the son sings and Mr Smith urges them on. Mrs Jones is in the kitchen doing chores and will join after tasks are finished.
Old Man Never Learned to Read Aims for Spectacles
In a comical encounter at an eye hospital a doctor tests an elderly patient with a wall placard. The man cannot read the sign from any distance, insisting he never learned to read, prompting a frustrated response from the physician.
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Eye Hospital
Sally
Peace and democracy discussed at Od Fellows meeting
Rev Josiah Dobson presided as Hon James Bolivar McHenry delivered remarks on The Peace Table. The audience listened intently to questions about the nation's needs as it expands toward the Pacific, before a humorous interlude with Rubber boots.
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Josiah Dobson
James Bolivar McHenry
Pacific
To Abolish Tomorrow
A reflective thought from Life on abolishing tomorrow as the source of worry. The piece argues that planning for tomorrow deepens unease and that living today reduces fear of the unknown. It frames tomorrow as the most uncomfortable place to dwell while noting people dwell there often.
Cood Can Openers Dinner Invitation
A Muncie man visiting Indianapolis last month dined at several homes and shared stories of fine meals. Two women responded with playful lines about proving they are skilled can openers, underscoring friendly local hospitality and humor.
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Muncie
Indianapolis
Not Definite Enough Inquires On Egg Freshness
A woman in an east side grocery questions egg freshness. The grocer says the eggs are fresh and from the country this morning. She replies that the timing is not definite enough and wants to know exactly when the eggs were laid.
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East Side
Indianapolis News
Robert Enters Library and Chooses French Book
On a rainy day Robert visits and picks a French book in the library. I tell him he should read an English book, but he notes the pictures are in English. The Chicago Tribune quotes this exchange.
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Robert
Chicago Tribune
A Cure for the til
Two office boys joke about ailments and work hours with a quip about a bar of soup from the Philadelphia North American. The humor hinges on wordplay about unusual remedies and daily office life.
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Philadelphia
Origin of Jury System Attributed to European Peoples
The origin of the jury system is uncertain and various European peoples claim early trial methods similar to the English system. The Norman era introduced recognitors and sworn inquests via the Curia Regis to determine public matters such as taxation. Early juries relied on local knowledge, but by Henry IV they began judging based on presented evidence, a shift toward modern practice.
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England
Curia Regis
King’s Court
Henry II
Becaus
Kansas City Star
Laughable Lines and Witty Quips Loom in The Tribune
A collage of jokes and quips from the New York Tribune features a playful exchange about Italy and Rome’s champagne prices, a darkly humorous take on food costs, and a banker’s fear-driven dialogue about debt. A returned soldier’s macaroni joke closes the set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
United States Leads World in Ship Production
The United States leads global shipbuilding with steamships under the American flag accounting for 24.8 percent of world steam tonnage. The U S Shipping Board notes the nation now has more ship workers yards ways and vessels under construction than any other nation. Since before the war U S overseas trade had only 15 vessels of 1000 tons or more. now 1,280 ocean going steamships fly the American flag, 1,107 built in the last two years.
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United States Shipping Board
Victory and Defeat in Mixed Golf and Tennis Debates
The piece argues that gaps between men's and women's athletic ability have narrowed. It notes ongoing debate over women competing with men in golf tennis and similar championships and suggests men may resist until such wins are seen as mere fruit and any loss as disgrace.
Marriage Insurance Scheme Promises Family $2500 Benefit
England introduces a marriage insurance plan to stimulate marriage. The policy pays the family $2500 if the husband dies or the same sum accumulates after 25 years if the husband is still alive.
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England
Fragmented Notes on Life Science and Society
A collage of ad hoc reflections covers topics from British scientists tracing light under water to a Burgess Shale fossil find in the Canadian Rockies. It cites Dr. Charles Walcott, Burgess Pass quarry discoveries, and Cambrian sea life suggesting ancient multicellular forms and evolving life over tens of millions of years.
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Charles D. Wal
Smithsonian Institution
Burgess Pass
Discos
Canadian Rockies
B. C
Walcott
Santa Catalina Island
Anebe
Walcott Estumn
At the Right Time at a Ple Show
A shy young man at a local ple show offers self praise and advice to others. He boasts of his own success and urges others to advertise themselves. A subtitle flashes about two young men laughing at the line about a whale never getting into trouble until it blows.
Grazing Sheep to Reclaim War Fields in Europe
Agricultural relief groups plan to donate British sheep to fever-affected areas in France and Belgium. The aim is to repopulate farm lands by grazing sheep on war-swept fields now overgrown with grass, restoring farming operations as soon as regions are suitable.
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Europe
Popular Mechanics
France
Begium
Suspicious Circumstance At Seaside Visit
Mrs Gripping questions Mrs Whymple after a seashore trip. Dust covers the scene but belongings appear undisturbed. Mrs Whymple praises her husband’s orderliness as Mrs Whymple hints a detective should have traced the man who did not stay at home.
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Mrs. Gripping
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North Side Square
Jones
School of Auctioneering
Robert M. McHaffie
Stilesville, Indiana
A. J. Duff
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Walnut Street
Willard Batteries
Burdick
LEE
Goodyear
Free Air—Free Water
Greencastle Battery Company
Blue
R. H. Richards
Ofce
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Red
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Chicopee Falls, Mass., U. S. A
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The
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Bird
New York
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Hunter
Babe
Clubleigh
Italy
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Dobbs
Dearie
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Ines
Popson
Australia
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