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Jeffersonville Star in Jeffersonville, Indiana
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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
2
Daring Rescue Amid Bomb Threats In City
The article recounts a dramatic bomb plot and a bold rescue as a high-stakes struggle unfolds. Burton is kidnapped by gunmen called the Hellcats and a brave act frees him before a second detonation. Police pursuit and a dramatic city reaction follow, affecting Burton, Reilly, and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibeo
Lee
Alec of
Dlaa Dielecuts Sued
Lea Lyi
Tedee Gari Ie Oforhel
Eli Eadt
Geinuchels Stern
Neto
Gat
Ape
Emo
Burton
Hellcats
Tie
John Burton
Giberty
Erie Roy
Hugper
Lester
Arisa
Ciih
Tall Reilly
Halle
Ain
John Burton Solves the Problem Ending in Grace
In a city crisis, John Burton uses a final speech to plead for mercy and love. A mother identifies him as Two-Gun Jake, sparking a rescue that frees Burton and reconciles him with Grace Coe, who becomes Countess Castleton and leads charitable work with Reillys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Coe
Inc
Pam
Grace
Burton
Hellcats
Cam
George
Diane
Blanche Gribhh
DH Reilly
John William Lowns
Jake
Mrs. Evans
Blanche Grifin
Cou
Oato
Cormece
John Burton
Marquis of
Castleton
Lfe
William Reilly
Mother Flannigan
God
Moonlight Ball for Elves and Fairies Narrated by Giants
Nancy recalls a moonlit ball where Fairies Gnomes Brownies and Mr Gant attend with Moonlight Stars sparkling on costumes. Mr Moon and the Giant host a woodland dance as Crickets and Lizards supply music and the stars descend for a Shooting Star dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Daddy
Mr.Gant
Mr. Grant
Mr. Moon
Effie Elf
Mr. Giant
Effrey
Peter Gnome
Turbulent 19th Century Debate Reaches Church Leader
Fragmentary OCR recounts a political dispute involving a church leader in a western state. It mentions ideas about a prophetic rabbit and a tense exchange with Governor McCorkle. A reply from President Roosevelt and Justice McCord is cited but details are unclear due to garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCorite
McCorite Wrote To Catoned Bargse- Ven
McCorkle
West Virginia Woodcraft Tradition Mentioned by Roosevelt
A fragment cites a Roosevelt signature and a note about a long-standing West Virginia woodcraft tradition. The passage references a rabbit and a cry, described as a shorlinger, within a dated cedar shaft context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Throdoles Roosevelt
Shafttere
Woodcrouft
West Virginia
A Disgruntled Subscriber Reprises Fishing Pun
A quip likens a annoyed telephone user to a would be fisherman. The joke pivots on the idea that a busy line would provoke complaint instinctively, reflecting light humor from a bygone era. The exchange showcases period humor and wordplay.
Fall from height not fatal with prompt artificial respiration
A Chicago girl survived a 200 foot fall with fractures and internal injuries. Doctors say the pulse absence is not proof of death and early artificial respiration can revive most victims. treat fall victims like drownings to save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Geese Dick and Mary Granted Lifelong Zoo Pension
Dick and Mary, two geese aged thirty six, once owned by the late Mrs. John Benns of Cleveland, are now pensioners in the zoo. They will spend the remainder of their lives there as per their mistress wishes for their peace and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feur
Mrs. Evans
John Burton
Mother Flannigan
John
Minvan
Johnr
Lee
Samson
Delilah
Turton
Mary
John Benns
Cleveland
Rute for Success Says Hunt Your Own Road and Rules
Brooklyn Engle asserts success comes from forging your own path and rules rather than waiting for ready opportunities. He emphasizes practical certainty is rare and backing into success is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Engle
The Tongue as a Deadly Weapon in Speech
A historical note warns that speech can cause lasting harm beyond physical wounds. It emphasizes that words, once spoken, may leave permanent scars and moral injury in listeners and communities.
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Ofelork
Pe. Terps
Humanity
Stesie
Jotun
Virago
Mr. Marquis
Reilly
Red
Honousine
Barton
Blanche Criffin
Oman
Grace Doe
Vening
Mary Graham Bonner
By Dane
Bunny HO Aeather Prophet
Roosevelt
Hartinger
Phat
Eddy
Thortestan
Itoh
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