Prison Redeems Slayer of Woman
Six years after Joseph Welcome confessed murderer was sentenced to life in Joliet for killing Mrs Mary McLean. In a rare interview he discussed prison life, studying classics, teaching in the school, and hoping to contact the judge who sent him there. He said the judge offered mercy and that prison gave him self discovery and reconciliation.
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Chicago
Joseph Welcome
Sarah Welcome
Joliet
Welcome
Joe Welcome
Burns
Tennyson
Chaucer
Confucius
Peter
Mary McLean
Gan Money
Hens Laying More Eggs After Boiled Booze Experiment
At the American Philosophical society meeting biologist Raymond Peart described experiments with alcohol and ether on hens and roosters. The birds that were given alcohol and ether reportedly laid more eggs and fattened, while those imbibing grew lazy and quarrelsome. the report notes it as nonscientific yet intriguing.
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Philadelphia
American Philosophical Society
Raymond Peart
Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
Mr. Pearl
Bonehead divorce grounds in Butte suit
Nonie Carl filed for divorce from Herbert J. Carl alleging cruelty after their August 2, 1915 marriage. She says he called her a bonehead and threw a box of matches that ignited a dress or scarf, prompting a fire and his shouted wish that she burn too. She fainted and has since been in impaired health. attorney Charles F. Juttner drew the complaint.
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Butte
Mont
Nonie Carl
Herbert J. Carl
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Charles F. Juttner
Hides Hubby s False Teeth In Domestic Plot
Pittsburgh divorce case reveals Frank Jefferson alleging his wife hid his false teeth to coerce alimony or cash. He reports angered requests were met with tooth concealment and only federal money moved the issue, highlighting a comical yet coercive domestic tactic.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Jefferson
Jefferson
Sam
Memory-amnesia dean seeks seclusion after recovery
Prof Cecil Lavell former Queen’s College Kingston dean and Columbia historian was found in Denver after a nationwide 1913 search. He claims amnesia, remembers most past except marriage, and now wishes seclusion as Cecil O’Brien while continuing to recover. His wife joined him in Denver. Lavell taught at Columbia Trinity Bates and was dean at Queen’s College Kingston.
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New York
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Ont
Columbia University
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Denver
Colo
Lavell
Lovell
Toronto
Columbus
Detroit
Hamilton
Pacific East
Middle West
Asylum
O’brien
Cecil O'Brien
Trinity College
Bates College
Robs a Policeman's Home in Minneapolis Crime
A burglar broke into Patrolman Frank Rhoades's house at 2120 Fourteenth Avenue S while the family was away. He stole a suit, an overcoat, another suit, and the son's paycheck, as Mrs. Rhoades and Emmet were visiting and the officer was on his beat.
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Minneapolis
Winda
Frank Rhoades
Fourteenth Avenue 8
Emmet Rhoades
Man is shocked by 33000 volts. wife dies nearby
Montour Iowa: O P Millard, head of Iowa Railway and Light, is shocked by 33000 volts while repairing a transformer. He falls 14 feet to the ground and is believed dead. His wife, watching from close by, collapses and dies beside him. Doctors pronounce Millard dead.
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Montour
O. P. Millard
Iowa Railway and Light Company
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