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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
4
Popular Mechanics Magazine outlines a prison restraint with a 50 pound steel ring worn at the ankle and a steel housing under the foot to bear the ring’s weight while on long train journeys. The device aims to curb escape attempts during transit by maintaining constant vigilance.
A brom nightfall quote notes a woman should be kissed or left alone but never asked for a king, reflecting on consent and gender roles in a terse aphorism from the era.
Walter S. Ward, son of a wealthy baker, was jailed after arraignment in supreme court on a murder in the first degree indictment tied to the death of Clarence Peters, ex-sailor, on May 16 near Kensico. The case, tied to a racing scheme, was revealed during a conspiracy inquiry, with Ward described as jovial before entry into Justice Morschauser's court. Ward awaits further proceedings with no bail.
Promoters McQuade Hart and Martin unveiled two motor boats at Shady Beach on White River one mile north of Elliston. The four and six passenger crafts begin Sunday service, with a small fee for trips. Boating, bathing and other amusements are planned as the resort attracts growing crowds.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania operators adopt work or leave policy for 10000 Fayette county coal strikers. Evictions progress with 497 miners and families moved from company houses since April. Over twenty evicted this past week with about 100 more to be ousted before week end. Black strikebreakers from Pittsburgh and other cities housed in vacated company homes amid rising local tension.
Describes diverse traditional instruments from around the world. A Swiss crafts music from an ox horn and Polynesia uses a large sea shell. Various items such as grass stems hollow bones and wood pieces on cords create sounds that many cultures deem essential for the soul.
A first time racegoer was introduced to a famous donkey and praised its win of three dollars, calling it a sweet gesture. The lighthearted scene captures a small-town moment of novelty and amusement from the event.
A massive fire in Arverne New York started near the Hotel Nautilus last night, destroying 400 buildings and leaving about 15 600 people homeless. The blaze spread rapidly through sixteen blocks, wiping out hotels elegant residences a railway station and an orphanage as authorities hunt for the cause. One blind man was seen tangled in flames and is believed to have perished.
In Delphos Ohio on June 16 George Frederick was stung hundreds of times by a honey bee swarm that attacked him and his team of horses. Both horses died and Frederick remains near death with forty one stingers removed from his face.
A. W. G. recalls trying to buy a Chicago newspaper in Florida for 3 cents. The seller refused, noting the price on the front page: 2 cents in city and suburbs, elsewhere 3 cents. She replies that she is a thousand miles from elsewhere.
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