New Marriage Law Embarrasses Jack London
Chicago reports author Jack London, newly married to Charmion Kittredge of Newton, Massachusetts, may be forced to remarry under a new Illinois statute delaying remarriage for divorced persons. London began divorce proceedings November 12, 194, with a final decree on November 18, 19%, risking another ceremony if the law cannot be interpreted differently. London jokes he will marry in each state if needed to resolve the situation.
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Rear Admiral Denby Courtship and a Fleet Romance
A vivid tale of Rear Admiral Sir Dominic Denby’s social whirl at Sydney harbour. He courts Miss Ethelwyn Fenning with old‑world courtesy while Sub‑Lieut. George Hoskyns courts her in silence. A dramatic confrontation ends with a hard warning to the rival and a poignant, crying farewell.
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Danish Dairy Maids Seek Work In Copenhagen
In Denmark about a thousand dairy farms employ young women as dairy maids aged 16 to 20, with few over 30. Initial wages range from 113 to 26 a year, rising to about 130. Lodging and board are provided, and workdays span 8 to 12 hours, sometimes longer during order surges.
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Denmark
Accidents Report Multiple Fatal Rabbit Hunting Incidents
In Evansville Clarence Swedenburg died after being accidentally shot by a companion while hunting rabbits on Sunday. At another location Alien Coleman was killed by Jacob Ziegier in an accidental shooting. A third accident left Henry Newman badly wounded with a head injury and possible death. Police push to end reckless Sunday bunting.
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Henry Newman
Hoosier Cyclopedia reviewed by Indiana senator Moore
The Hoosier Cyclopedia issued by State Senator KE Moore features an official register listing state and county officers, boards, and court officials with term lengths and salaries. It includes state institutions, election statistics, population, agriculture, and numerous historical sketches, bound in vellum de luxe for $2 postpaid.
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Indiana
KE. Moore
Connersville
Jesson
Autoists to Shun Switzerland as Protest Against Extortion
Geneva dispatch reports consternation in Switzerland over a planned boycott by worldwide automobile clubs in protest at brutal attacks indignities and robberies against travelers. The piece notes thousands of rich visitors from America England France and Germany this summer stay in leading Swiss hotels, with about 80 percent arriving by motor car.
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Golden Medical Discovery Promise Amid Suffering Crowd
Advertising copy extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption and weak lungs. A testimonial from Geo. A. Thoen of Sheldon Canada recounts dramatic weight gain and renewed strength after using the remedy, claiming full recovery and praise for the product’s common sense approach.
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Stance
Local Incorporation Notices from Indiana Firms
The Galloway Piano company of Linton envisions manufacturing and selling musical instruments with capital stock of 190 dollars, listing Ina W. Galloway John A. Tidd le Jease F. Welsman. McClintock company of Hartford City to produce and repair vaporizers with capital stock 9 dollars, Charles H. McClintock George R. Bel Ina A. Bweet. Louisville & Northern Railway and Lighting company of New Albany aims to enhance street and interurban railways with capital stock 5,050,000 dollars, Ino. Henderson Hubert W. Waite Charles D. Kelao. Palkage Tribe No. 26 10. R. M. Fountaintown to carry out order principles. R. J. Roan Guy Enaiminger Jasper Jonas. Akin Erskine Mining company of Havita ville with capital stock increased to 680,000 dollars, William Aldin er Wilbur Erakins.
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Linton
Ind
Ina
W. Galloway
John A. Tddle
Jease F. Welsman
McClintock Company
Hartford City
Charles H. McClintock
George R. Bel
Ina A. Bweet
Louisyinig & Northern Railway and Lighting Company
New Albany
Swiss Automobile Club Faces Road Block Over Police Tactics
The boycott threatens hotelkeepers as Swiss authorities, blamed for enabling police harassment, allegedly persecute foreign automobilists. Police reportedly collude with carriage drivers and horse owners to stop travelers, demanding fines then providing hidden horses for impromptu rides. Victims face extortionate upfront payments before proceeding.
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Swiss Automobile Club
Monsieur de Naville
Ayot
Invitation to Bishop in Lunenburg Hoax
A German settlement area in Nova Scotia hosts a boat party at a town hotel where drummers gather. Nell Hyson identifies a ministerlike stranger as the Bishop of Nova Scotia and proclaims him to join in drinks, prompting the Bishop Courtney joke and a famed Boston link.
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Nova Scotia
Name Name
Nell Hyaon
Nell
Bure
Hyson
Courtney
St. Paul's
Boston
Boston Herald
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