Burning House Escape Twist Continues
Green and Thorold execute a risky plan to burn down a house and escape with a captive. Joan Durand awakens amid smoke as Green confesses clever but ruthless acts and plots to flee before pursuers arrive.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
3
Swift Current’s Fast Growth Puts City in Western Canada
Swift Current Saskatchewan reports building permits for 1912 totaling 341214 dollars, larger than any city west of Toronto except Winnipeg. Developer prospects tout Mount Royal lots south of the business district with 55 by 115 foot plots offered at 10 dollars down and 109 dollars monthly, plus information on farms for rent and agents wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Current
Toronto
Winnipeg
Mount Royal
Lioness Runs Amok at Paris Theatre Injures Seven
A lioness released from a cage in the Popular Theatre in Rue de Belleville caused a panic last night. The animal leaped into the orchestra and boxes before being caged again after March the trainer subdued it. Seven women and children were trampled and seriously injured as spectators fled the exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Rue de Belleville
March
Minard's Liniment Claims Cure for Rheumatism
A letter from A Cote of St Isidore Quebec dated 12 May 1898 asserts Theodore Dorais was completely cured of rheumatism after five years using Minard's Liniment. The note invites verification from Dorais Parish Priest and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
A. Cote
St. Isidore
Que
Government machine mulcted in Berlin libel case
In Berlin a libel suit over a criticism of the North German Gazette exposes the foreign office link to the press. Editor Runge fined 12.50 and required to publish the judgment, while copies and plates of the denial must be destroyed. the case cited interference by the foreign office with editorial copying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Press Bureau
Oracle
Doctor von Wilke
Foreign Office
North German Gazette
Stock Exchange
Doctor Wilke
Doctor Runge
Herr von Kiderlen- Waechter
London socialite joins cinema writing ranks
London report notes Lady Townshend, a peeress, as the first to write cinema plays for the Clarendon Film Company. Three works about society life are to be produced, led by A Strong Man's Love. The film was shown to Lady Townshend who approved it and discussed her plot-writing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Marchiones
Townshend
Equtel
Clarendon Film Company
Lady Townshend
Observing life inspires a cinema plot writer
An aspiring cinema writer discusses observing human nature and social contrasts to craft plots. He sees cinema as a powerful tool to reveal truths about different classes and as a potential serial story idea. He emphasizes being a keen observer of personalities and character studies as key to real, engaging drama.
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Praised As Pain Reliever
Advert describes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a superior liniment for neuralgia and lumbago, claiming rubbing provides relief and a sense of ease. It asserts there is nothing like it and that a trial will establish faith in its curative properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
No Fault Of Von Der Goltz
Berlin reports Marshall von der Goltz says a Turkish war plan years ago led to his actions during a Turkish Bulgar war maneuvers in Adrianople. He explains arrests in Constantinople and his return to Yildiz to secure officers' release. He left Turkish service 17 years ago and refused a 1909 offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Deutsche Rundschau
Marshal von der Goltz
Nazim Pasha
Adrianople
Constantinople
von der Goltz
Yildiz
Lightning Death Toll in South Africa Surges
Between October 26 and January 12 at least 45 people were killed by lightning and many injured across South Africa. In Germiston near Johannesburg on December 1 a funeral procession was struck at the cemetery, killing one man and marking a peak in a string of deadly storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
S. Africa
South Africa
Germiston
Frost and Snow Banter Sparks Church Hat Exchange
An exchange between Frost and Snow turns into a humorous remark about hat swapping. Snow notes church as a rare place for trades, while Frost asks where the hats are sourced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost
Old Lady Prompts Cashier Over Bank Withdrawals
A colloquial exchange shows an elderly customer quizzing a cashier about withdrawing funds. The cashier confirms she can access cash tomorrow if she gives a wake’s notice.
Birmingham to Open Repertory Theatre Pioneering Venture
The Pilgrim Players pave the way for Birmingham's first repertory theatre meeting modern demands. The program mixes new and established works with Shakespeare Ibsen and classic dramatists. An attached school will train twelve pupils yearly. The Neo-Greek building in Station Street omits traditional divisions for two seating tiers totaling 500 with all seats facing the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
England
Asv Repertory Theatre
Pilgrim Players
Ie Pilgrim Players
Elizabeth Dakers Chains
Lascelles Abercrombies
the Adder
John Galsworthy
Shakespeare
Ben Jonson
Beaumont
Fletcher
Ibsen
Archiitect
S. N. Cooke
Germany
Station Street
Paris Crime Ties to Motor Bandits Kills Elderly Doctor Hostess
In Paris Batignolles a retired official 83 and his housekeeper 43 were murdered in the Rue Nollet. Both were suffocated with rag gags and their hands bound. Robbery appears motive as a safe was broken into. The housekeeper had links to a hotel once used by Bonnet, a noted motor bandit, and police suspect a tall chauffeur accomplice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
M. Peltier
Mme. Fourpier
Rue Nollet
Batignolles
Madame Fourpier
Rey Nollet
Bonnot
Dieudonne
Assize Court
Bonnet
Badge for Flying Men London
The king approves a gilt metal badge for full dress and blue cloth embroidery for service dress for the Royal Flying Corps to be produced and worn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Flying Corps
Gunpowder death by own action in Darwen London
Fireman William Smalley killed himself by placing an open tube charged with gunpowder in his mouth and igniting it, occurring in Darwen near London. The act resulted in his death. no other individuals are reported as involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Smalley
Darwen
Paris judges sentence Lucie Allaigre for matricide
In Annecy a 20 year old girl Lucie Allaigre was found guilty of murdering her mother Mile Allaire who wished her to become a nun. Allaigre received a sentence of 20 years penal servitude for the fatal knife attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Lucie Allaigre
Annecey
Mile
Allaigre
Walled-Up Prisoner Tale From Spanish Fort
A traveler recalling a Mexican guide's tale describes an ancient Spaniard era prison with a wall opening. A prisoner living through the wall received food on a plate through the hole. when the plate came back empty the guard knew the inmate was dead and stopped feeding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Diner Confesses Stewed Rabbit Menu Day
Dialogue reveals a waiter explains the guv'nor wants the cat in evidence on stew days to reassure customers. The scene underscores a quirky, era-specific dining superstition and a casual, humorous exchange.
Ground Hog Class Joke Turns On Its Text
A classroom moment shows a student Carl answering what a ground hog is with a joke claiming it is a sausage, provoking amusement as the teacher prompts further discussion on natural history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Don’t Scold Baby For Being Cross
Mothers urged not to scold cross babies as crossness signals illness. Baby’s Own Tablets promoted as best medicine to keep babies happy and well. Claims include curing constipation indigestion expelling worms easing teething and selling 25 cents a box by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Revenue Measure Sparks Speed Limit Debate
A constable notes no autos violated speed limits for over a week prompting the sheriff to propose lowering the limit as a revenue measure and discuss possible actions.
Clerk’s lavish life ends in prison for embezzlement
London bank clerk Francis Charles Gray, 36, was sentenced to eighteen months hard labor after defrauding his employers of bonds worth 10120 pounds. Prosecutors say Gray rose to senior clerk on $1500 a year while siphoning funds for a costly lifestyle at Hadley Wood. He used gilt edged securities and high interest lenders, paying about 12500 pounds yearly in interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Hadley Wood
Middlesex
Old Bailey
Francis Charles Gray
Messrs
Dennistoun
Cross & Co
Threadneedle Street
Curtis Bennet
George Elliott
K.C
Muswellhill
Mayor Helps Burned Woman In Street Rescue
A young woman ran into the street enveloped in flames and was seen by Hornsey's mayor as he drove to a meeting. The carriage rug was thrown over her and after the fire was extinguished she was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Lockus
Thorold
Green
Joan Durand
Brown
Joan
Savey
London
Hornsey
Tommy and Mrs Jones Discuss the Bursting Football
The scene centers on Tommy who waits to enter a house door with a weighty mood. He greets Mrs Jones and explains the burst football caused by being run over by a steam roller during a game with his companion.
Singing for Homes on Easy Terms at Local Social
An estate agent employee sang Home Sweet Home at a social event and received hearty applause. He touted his company selling homes on terms to suit all within forty minutes of the city, urging investment for those seeking a home or profitable opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Home
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promoted for Children
An old advertisement touts Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a pleasant medicine for children and claims it effectively drives worms from the system.
Italian diva dies in Vienna fire suicide pact
Signorina Ida Arrighi an Italian prima donna killed herself by burning in her hotel room at Agram after arranging a funeral pyre for her pet dog. She saturated the materials with petrol and swallowed poison before igniting the fire and dying from extensive burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Signorina Ida Arrighi
Agram
Signorina Avrighi
Capetown Profits Rush Prompt Lambing to Shearing
The Cape Times reports a London controlled farming company in the Cape province pressed its Cape manager to halt lambing and begin shearing despite lambing season. The admiralty plans to sacrifice the battleship Renown as a target for 12 inch guns, marking a notable royal visit to India in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
Cape Times
London
Cape Province
Cape
Admiralty
India
Baby and Papa Stir While Soup Heats Up
A playful line sketches a household scene with a baby listening to music and a rushed father moving through his soup. The mood blends domestic chaos with a touch of humor as the child wonders about the noise and the adults’ activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Papa
Ueecham
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Swift Current, Saskatchewan
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Rites Moving Picture
Scott
Scott's. Scott & Bowne
Ontario
Tommy
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