Knight of 1908 Ends In Pauper’s Workhouse Infirmary
Sir Luke White, once a popular knighted MP and local leader in Yorkshire, ended his days penniless in a Driffield workhouse infirmary after bankruptcy filings revealed funds entrusted by impoverished constituents were used for war bonds. Born 1845 near York, he rose from an office boy to solicitor and bar member, later serving in county councils and as election agent before being knighted in 1908. His financial collapse, worsened by war, prompted retirement from Parliament and public charity, with a sensational link to a deputy coroner over $1,000 in funds entrusted for investment.
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East Yorkshire
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Walla
Herbert Brown
East Riding of Yorkshire
Sir Luke
Sir Lute
William Hatfield
Luke
Thousands of Cats Are Homeless by Prohibition
Prohibition closures in New York have left around seven thousand cats homeless as saloons shut down. The estimate notes more than 7,000 saloons existed, with many bars housing cats, some with multiple.
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New York
Keep 300 Job Bureaus Open
Washington reports strong public support to keep federal employment offices operating for soldiers and civilians. With five states yet to respond and a limited appropriation, 264 offices are assured, with 200 more kept open by outside contributions until a permanent national service is enacted. Welfare groups and chambers of commerce lead the funding, aiming to exceed 300 offices. An elephant is said to smell a human from 1000 yards.
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Federal Employment Service
Eity
Congress
Nolan-Kenyon
Chambers of Commerce
John B. Densmore
United States Employment Service
Densmore
Six Scribbled Words Dispose of Big Estate
New York report states a will scribbled on the back of a market page four minutes before death left a $200,000 estate to Zulma Powell, housekeeper of Alexander William Watera, a general agent of the American Fruit Exchange. Waters died of heart failure after arriving at his office on July 3, surrogate's court to file the will.
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New York
Alexander William Watera
American Fruit Exchange
Zulma
Zulma Powell
Waters
Judge Rules Women Must Give Exact Ages in Court
In Los Angeles Judge F A Tutt of the superior court rules that women questioned in court about age must respond with exact years rather than saying they are over twenty one. The decision emphasizes precise age reporting in legal proceedings.
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Los Angeles
Cal
F. A. Tutt
Superior Court
Age of Oceans Washington. How old is the ocean?
A discussion of the ocean’s age cites Professor Frank Clarke of the United States Geological Survey estimating about 90 000 000 years. It explains the ocean formed from condensed earth vapor, rivers delivering mineral salts, and a salinity that rises over time, noting the composition and salts present in sea water.
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Washington
Frank Clarke
United States Geological Survey
Missionary Obligation and First Foreign Messengers
A sermon outline asserts the church must preach the gospel to every creature and act through the Holy Spirit’s power. It covers the scope of missions from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, introduces Barnabas and Saul as first missionaries, and notes trials like Elymas and pagan worship contrasted with steadfast courage in spreading faith.
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Jerusalem
Barnabas
Saul
Antioch
Paul
Jupiter
Mercury
Iconium
Stephen
God
If You Head a Medicine You Should Have the Best
A fragmented advertisement style text discusses Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a trusted kidney and bladder remedy. It cites testimonials, claims to ease uri ne troubles, and urges readers to buy via mail order. The piece ends with a quip about ignorance.
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Plath
Medicina Ree
Ieee
Dragen
Dr. Kilmer
Imer & Pcr
Shave With Cuticura Soap and Double Razor Efficiency
Ady Indefinite advertises Cuticura Soap for shaving bathing and shampooing claiming reduced irritation even with daily shaves. It promotes skin health and mentions Red Cross Ball Blue for wear in war time value. Also notes five cent price and grocers carrying the product.
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Red Cross
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