Wells congratulates Cravens after Scott-Jefferson primary loss
Hon. Samuel B. Wells of Scott County congratulates Joseph M. Cravens after Cravens wins the joint Scott Jefferson County nomination. Wells notes Cravens’ broad support, asserts Cravens will represent Scott and Jefferson counties in the lower house, and extends sympathy to defeated local candidates.
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Escapee from Germany marries Evansville woman in bilingual ceremony
Michael Wessel a 33 year old former soldier said to have been shipped from Bremen in a box labeled medicine was married to Anna Bickel 19 by Justice H H Todrank. The ceremony was conducted in English and German as neither spoke the other’s language. Wessel wore a wedding coat he had for fifteen years.
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Michael Wessel
Germany
Anna Bickel
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Bremen
Preacher Jailed in Indictment Over False Pretenses
The Rev. Albert Blooms, 50, Columbus, Indiana, jailed on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses after allegedly selling a horse given for driving to church appointments. His son-in-law Raymond Sims was released, having served time for assault.
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Albert Blooms
Robert Ault
Raymond Sims
Flying boat experiments test 2300 pound craft at Alexandria
Experiments in Alexandria Virginia feature a huge flying boat weighing about 2300 pounds with a claimed 20 passenger capacity. Reportedly capable of 60 mph, the craft showcases early aviation advances.
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Alexandria
Mrs Austin Presents Bag Pancake Delights
Mrs Austin introduces bag pancake mix offering delicious light cakes ideal for breakfast. The product aims to simplify morning meals with fluffy texture and quick preparation.
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Austin
Hoosiers Gather for North Dakota Meeting
Fargo hosts Indiana Society meeting with Rev. Thomas Graham of Fargo First Presbyterian Church as a lead organizer. Invitations printed on brown paper described a social gathering at a wolf farm area near the Red River with Y M C A. hosts, dinner at 6 30, and a list of prominent Hoosier organizers from Indiana and North Dakota.
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Tndimnapolis News
Romance and Reality In City Journal Fragments
A clipped, imperfect passage contrasts youth and romance with practicality, noting preferences shift from knightly ideals to steadier partners. The snippet hints at changing tastes as urban life evolves.
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Tuto
Elocution and Death Penalty Debate Highlighted
A Pittsburgh Press line casts elocution as the way people are put to death in sane states sparking a debate on public rhetoric and capital punishment.
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Pittsburgh Press
Very Restful. A Satire of Lazy Life in Kooky Poem
A humorous verse mocks a lifeless day spent lounging as the speaker imagines a lazy existence. The tone blends whimsy with longing for stillness and easy, undisturbed rest.
Mulligrabs Declines Comment Amid Crisis
The Philadelphia Record notes that millionaire Mulligrabs refused to express any opinion during a crisis, an act described with emphasis after a confrontation where the reporter was kicked downstairs.
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Mulligrabs
Philadelphia Record
The Literary Club Frowns On A City Chap
A brief note from the Lauteille Courier Journal reports the Literary Club discussing a local man with mild amusement, finding his offenses tame and prompting little frowning when his name is mentioned. An advertisement for Dean's Ointment promotes relief for various skin troubles at 50 cents a box.
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Lauteille Courier-Journal
Platinum Scarcity Drives Prices and Substitutes in Jewelry
The article notes platinum selling around $100 an ounce, up from $24, with jewelers struggling to obtain metal. Osmium, iridium, and palladium are commonly alloyed, and osmium fumes pose serious hazards. Platinum hardens with iridium and is used in fins and electronics, prompting substitutions like molybdenum and attempts at white gold, which often yellows.
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New York World
Williams Calls Diplomacy the Most Stupid Business
George Fred Williams former minister to Greece denounces diplomats as the most stupid occupation saying their work reduces to choosing outfits and dinners while swapping humbug and never speaking truth. He contrasts his failed attempt at diplomacy with his harsh assessment in a Boston Herald report.
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Greece
Boston Terald
Penny slot income in New York subways hits daily a0 g0 pennies
The trade notes penny in subway slot machines bringing 86 060 pennies per day. Firms use anti fraud methods but coins are detected by magnets and disk mechanics that reject nonstandard coins or damaged disks. New York ties the issue to transit revenue.
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New York
Din to accompany Rieheud Strauss symphony instruments listed
It claims a large orchestral setup for a Strauss symphony including eth horns four trumpets four trombones two bass tubas eighty harps and various percussion. The text also mentions eighteen first violins sixteen second violins twelve basses ten cellos eight double basses two flutes oboes and clarinets.
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Rieheud Strauss Symphony
Stepherd
Prison reform idea spread from Japan centuries ago
A report in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes that prison reform, once proposed in America, traces to Japan where self government among Tokyo prisoners emerged in the seventeenth century. It reportedly worked well but later was abandoned for unknown reasons.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Paraguay Cattle Slaughter Turns Skins into Meager Profits
Cattle in Paraguay face heavy losses as most stock is slaughtered for hides while meat demand grows. Industry optimism remains high despite estimates ranging from one to four million cattle dead, with prices driven by hide value rather than meat.
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Paraguay
Turtle’s 55 Year Span Under Mill Becomes Local Legend
A Calais Maine mill story recounts a turtle trapped in 1860 by workers who noted the date on its shell. The same reptile allegedly reappeared in 1809 under the mill, and last year was caught by Grand Manan fishermen. Over 55 years it grew just six inches.
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Calais
Grand Manan
Practical Health Hint Bedroom Ventilation
Practical health tip urging proper bedroom ventilation to expel body impurities and bring in fresh air. Advises opening lower sash, closing upper sash, and using opposing windows to create a night air current for health.
Tipsters Warn Readers to Rely on Common Sense
A Leslie's Weekly writer urges readers to distrust tipsters and rely on observant, careful judgment. He argues that only a few essential factors matter, including roads like Germany’s for defense, and notes a pending national park bill. He cites auto safety failures as proof of negligence and calls for prudent public action.
Mexican political shift prompts push for national election
After recognizing Carranza as Mexico's de facto leader, the next key move is a national election to ratify the choice. Delays threaten policy unless an honest conviction that a real popular will declaration is impossible under current conditions.
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Carranza
Mexico
Post Office Plans Air Transport With Eight Thousand Pound Capacity
The post office department suggests using aircraft to move United States mails on difficult routes with a capacity of 8 000 pounds. War planes to Europe carry over 10 000 pounds including crew and armament.
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United States
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