Millville Murder Confession Clears Mystery After Child’s Death
George Hann 20 confessed to accidentally shooting Beatrice Bailey 6 when aiming at his sweetheart after jealousy rumors. The girl died from a bullet through a grandmother’s window in Buckshutem New Jersey while at holiday meals. Hann, jailed in Millville, faces investigation of the fatal shooting.
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Millville
N. J
Beatrice Bailey
Buckshutem
Here
George Hann
William Bailey
George Petit
Wemar
Hann
Household remedy ad for Dr Thomas' Electric Oil
An old advertisement promotes Dr Thomas' Electric Oil as a household remedy for common ailments. It lists Willie’s daily cuts and bruises, mamma's sore throat, and Grandma's tameness, priced at 25 cents. Sold by all druggists.
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Bay
Willie
Mamma
Grandma
Excursion Steamer Homer Smith Ready For Trade
The excursion steamer Homer Smith finished at Howard's shipyard and will stay moored until the season opens. The furnishing boat will be completed at Marietta Ohio. The chartered vessel is set for many trips from Louisville area and above and below, with a crew of about sixty and additional staff. Capacity is 3000 passengers and speed about 15 miles per hour when in full operation.
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Homer Smith
Howard’s
Wilikely
Marietta
Ohio
Louisville
Republican League of Minnesota Formed in 1916 Plan
In St Paul Minnesota Republican leaders met to reorganize and create the Republican League of Minnesota. A state convention was set for no later than July 1 1916. Initiatives such as initiative referendum recall and nonpartisan election were rejected while Wilson’s policies were criticized. Frank Kellogg and former Congressman Adam Bede spoke on party mood and policy shifts.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Republican League of
Oregon Set for Trial Cruise Before Panamanian Parade
The battleship Oregon, rebuilt for a lead role in the Panamanian naval parade, left Puget Sound navy yard for a two day trial voyage to Cape Flattery and back. It will be commissioned next Saturday.
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Seattle
Wash
Theatteship Oregon
Panamanal
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Cape Flattery
Oregon
County Commissioners Schedule First Meeting of Year
The January meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be held next Monday with many bills to act upon. The session marks the board’s first meeting of the year and includes reorganization. Peter Na Chand, the newly elected member, will attend his first meeting.
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Board of County Commissioners
Peter Nachand
Pennypacker Named Chairman of Public Service Commission
Harrisburg December 31 Samuel W Pennypacker former Governor of Pennsylvania and a member of the Public Service Commission was designated by Governor Tener as Chairman to succeed the late Nathaniel Ewing Walter H Gaither of Pittsburg was named a member of the commission The salary is $10000 a year The new Commissioner is 45 and was for years a newspaper reporter in Pittsburg
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Harrisburg
Penn
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Public Service Commission
Tener
Nathaniel Ewing
Walter H. Gaither
Pittsburg
Self Lighting Cigars Sent to Soldiers in Field
German military and postal authorities authorize parcel post transmission of self lighting cigars to troops. A chemical end on each cigar ignites by rubbing on a hard surface, not by automatic flame, preserving flavor. Ten thousand sent via Red Cross with more shipments ongoing.
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London
Indianapolis
Red Cross
Receiver sought for Globe Cement Case in Scott Circuit
Transcript of proceedings in State ex rel Warren B Alison against Globe Cement Company for appointment of a receiver and change of venue to the Scott Circuit Court completed by Michael Schloster, deputy in Circuit Clerk Ballard's office.
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Warren B. Alison
Globe Cement Company
Scott Circuit Court
Michael Schloster
Ballard
Woman Seriously Injured In Accidental Shooting
In Portsmouth Ohio on December 31 Mrs Walter Belot wife of a Clifford area farmer was shot by her fifteen year old son Paul who was handling a loaded rifle. The bullet entered the right arm and lodged in the right side. The youth did not know the gun was loaded.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Walter Belot
Clifford
Here
Paul
Lost in Mountains Report From Newcastle Indiana
Newcastle Indiana December 31 Scott Haguewood son of Emery Haguewood forester in Washington State has been lost in the mountains since November 27 authorities report.
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Newcastle
Ind
Scott Haguewood
Emery Haguewood
Forestry Service
Washington State
Doan's Regulats Marketed For Mild Digestive Relief
Local ads promote Doan's Regulats as a mild medicine for constipation and associated symptoms. A 25 cent box is available at druggists and all stores for sale by dealers.
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All Drugg'sts
West door neighbor earns praise from local philanthropists
A lively scene unfolds as Mr. McCombs leads a discussion on philanthropy. A neighbor is lauded for generous acts offering tramps a letter of introduction rather than turning them away, revealing a well regarded, if unconventional, charity approach.
Elevator joke reveals Mr. Brown’s death
A man asks an elevator to take him to Mr. Brown. The elevator responds that it cannot go that far, announcing Mr. Brown died last week.
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Mr. Brown
Morning wager over breakfast ends with eggs
A man known for dirty mornings clashed in a playful bet with a coworker. After light taunts about his egg yolk lip, the two joked about breakfast, culminating in a humorous misdirection when the coworker guessed eggs but the man replied with kegs.
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Jake
Memory Doctor and Witness in Graft Trial Patter
A quip about memory repair opens with a memory doctor and a graft trial witness, followed by a brief domestic vignette. Strictly Feminine Bessie watches a stylish passerby, declaring dresses and fans do not make ladies, while the flirtatious tangle hints at social mores of the era.
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Bessie
Politician Reflects On Prayer And Youth
A politician cites a boyish jab about prayer showing impatience and cynicism. The child compares two boys who pray nightly, hoping to become good, but notes their prayers have not yet produced the desired result.
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Tommy
Little Tommy
Jim
Horace
Curious old world of snubs and investigations
A short exchange notes social bias based on money. One says the world snubs the poor but investigates the rich. The other prefers investigation to being snubbed, reflecting enduring social judgments.
Quote Exchange on Ambition and Right Action
A dialogue contrasts priorities with a quip about preferring to be right over high office. Raggs argues a man would rather be right than President or Vice President, while the other speaker questions the man’s resolve.
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Raggs
Can You Kill Flies With Moth Balls
A quip from a book frames a sly exchange about killing flies with moth balls. The wise guy answers yes but adds the caveat that straight throwing is essential.
Not Flattering Johnson Comment Sparks Ticket Banter
Flo claimed he felt he had received value for his money. Johnson retorted by noting a complimentary ticket was sent to the beggar.
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Flo
Politely Resisting a Disruptive Spectator
A parliamentary candidate addressing a meeting in his constituency faced interruption when a spectator hissed an eye at him. He calmly responded, directing his remark to the offender and continuing the speech without losing composure.
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Hotte
Belmont Mfg Co seeks salesmen in territory
Wanted salesmen of ability to call on merchants in their territory. Salary and commission to hustlers. Belmont Mfg Co Cincinnati Ohio.
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Belmont Mfg. Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Good Idea Mrs Willis Rally Aids Frontline Soldiers
In a wartime Ladies' Aid Society discussion Mrs Willis proposes helping troops at the front. Mrs Gillis notes soldiers often sortie and suggests the ladies make and send necessities, citing a recent reading.
Small Boy’s Narrow Fall Ends With Lost Cent
Two urchins sprinted down a steep stairway when the lead boy fell headlong twenty or thirty feet but halted near the bottom by grabbing a new post. He appeared gravely hurt yet rose, checked his pockets, and declared with relief that he had lost a cent.
Clever Question Moments on Guns and Breeches
A humor strip features Willie asking how guns can kick without legs and a parent answering not to ask foolish questions. The joke hinges on the paradox and the notion of breeches on firearms to provoke a light, period-appropriate chuckle.
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Willie
Bar Eth Blood Bitters Promoted For Vitality
Advert describes Bar eth Blood Bitters as a tonic for strength appetite digestion sleep and enjoyment of life. Claims include a single bottle price of $1.00 and family remedy usage.
Blue Sky Law on Supreme Court Docket
The Supreme Court heard an appeal from Iowa Federal Court regarding the validity of a blue sky law. The case concerns the state statute regulating the sale of stocks and whether it unconstitutionally restricts interstate commerce.
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Supreme Court
Washington
N W
Iowa
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