Fragmented Era News Snippets on Crime and Society
A garbled miscellany covers a New York policeman retirement note, a Massachusetts wedding trip misadventure, a contest among ten girls at a game, Dr. Wiley’s foot swallowing advice, indigestion pills, and a theater tie forming across world cities. It mentions New Jersey horticulturist claims of oversized fruit, borer age via teeth, and prices for a gentian bill. It discusses a race for the earth, an Arkansas undertaker stealing shrouds, and Oxford granting a medical degree to Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell. It notes public sympathy for strikes, thefts from New York banks, new cash handling bonds, and emigration pressures in Mexico, plus jokes about vacation habits and fish disguises.
Fragmented speech on medical devices and work demand
A garbled report notes a leader criticizing purchase plans for medical machines and cites an old man remark about bending to work. The fragment mentions the need for doctors and a dystopian plan labeled excrement, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
Garrison Assault Confirms Fears of Holy War
A report from the front confirms rising fears of a holy war led by Farat. Cal tribesmen are mobilizing amid tensions and calls for decisive action. The conflict intensifies as regional leaders issue statements and warnings.
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Farat
Cal
Fresh Attack at Tangier Threatens France and Spain
Tangier recalling Arab tribes raided Camp Jobi south of Moors with killings and captures. Europeans fear a holy war as natives rally under a Pretender with revolt spreading toward Algiers. French shells on Casa Blanca cited to justify action, with general war possible across Morocco. Priests lead tribesmen marching on Mogador as a French cruiser prepares to shell if needed.
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Tangier
Morocco
Jobi
Morors
Vousels
France
Spain
Algiers
Africa
Casa Bianca
Mogader
Gotham criminals convicted in special sessions
New York court records show three men convicted and one discharged after cases involving attacks on women and children. Philip Young, noted as a Negro, received a one year sentence in the penitentiary for his role in the incidents.
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New York
Court of Special Sessions
Philip Young
Scilty
Ahern Named Permanent Chief of Kansas City Police
Daniel Ahern, previously acting chief after John Hayes, is named permanent chief amid shifts from the ongoing police investigation. The appointment confirms Ahern as leader of the Kansas City Police Department in Missouri.
Explorer Drowns In Cold Stream River Mystery
Vancouver report states an expedition member drowned while crossing Cold Stream River. The canoe overturned as the party attempted to traverse the stream leaving the incident under investigation.
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Vancouver
B. C
Berm
Prof White of Kansas City Dies at 77
Prof EC White principal of the high school for 55 years in Kansas City Missouri died at his home aged 77. He was one of the best known educators in the west and had connections with the school since 1872.
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Arbela
Internationals Housing Congress Ends First London Session
London reports on the recent international housing congress closing its first session and drafting plans to push for laws regulating tenement construction in cities and suburbs. A note to warn others accompanies a 16 year old smoker’s bedside remark about wanting to spare 100 lads from the habit.
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London
Internations Housing Congress
Subarbde
Harrowing tale of a fearful siege at a distant home
A confused fragment recalls a scene of menace and illness. The narrator describes a visit to a residence where a child or household faced fever and a worsening situation. The words imply fear, alarm, and an attempt to endure days without rest as illness spreads through coughs, measles, and other infections.
Doctors and WCTU clash over patent medicines and alcohol
The article contrasts physicians who freely prescribe alcohol in patent medicines with WCTU members condemning any alcohol in medicine. It cites AMA figures, medical education concerns, and debates on the safety of patente medicines alongside anecdotes about doctors, professors, and public health critiques.
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W. CT
American Medical Association
United States
Committee On Medical Education
The
Chicago
Brad Gates
M. Clayton Thrash
Medico-Chirurgical College
Philadelphia
Edgy Fragments Reveal War Turmoil and Domestic Rasps
Disjointed excerpts describe Cape Jabs looting and massacres by rebel tribesmen near Mogadore, later scenes show domestic chatter about marriages, insurance pitches, and a Defiance Starch ad touting safety and strength for summer fabrics.
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Mogadore
Cape
Iceland Accepts Terms For National Colors Change
Iceland approves a terms agreement setting the land’s traditional white and blue falcon as the nation’s special colors, signaling a shift in ceremonial display and national branding.
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Land
Watt Estate In City Tied To Pinkley Wealth
Misa Pinkley, 94, described as the country’s richest spinster, resides at the Watt colonial estate. The Watt estate has long stood in the city, valued and tied to Pinkley’s status after years of association.
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Mous Watt
Misa Pinkley
Watt Colonial
Accident Could Cost Beatrice Man His Sight
Beatrice resident Ned David Pahl suffered a severe eye injury after a cigar exploded in a youth claimed attack. The blast created serious risk to his eyesight and prompted medical attention.
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Beatrice
Ned
David Pahl
Railroads Ordered to Observe State Compromise Rules
Officials and employees must follow the state compromise rules or be arrested, despite any federal court rulings in Junction. The mandate targets all railroads and their agents, enforcing state law compliance under threat of arrest.
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Southern
Two Deaths Reported in Separate Incidents in Alabama and Indiana
In Birmingham Woodlawn John Holley a young man was shot and killed by Marshal Fowler during a drug store break in. In Warsaw Indiana Conrad Need 35 of Anderson was found dead in Eagle Lake with a tied neck handkerchief and gold dust valued at 12000 from a registered mail rack between Eagle and Rampac. no suspects named and no crew for the thief.
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Birmingham
Ala
John Holly
Woodlawn
Wes
Marshal Fowler
Holley
Lake
Warsaw
Ind
Conrad Need
Anderson
Eagle Lake
Eagle
Rampac
Nothing to Wear Beaham-Gives Freely Frustrating Wife
A humorous note describes Beaham as endlessly generous to the boys with the line Come and have something everything is on me. Mrs Beaham laments the effect claiming there is nothing on her.
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Beaham
Grand Opening Sept 5 under Carey Act for irrigated land
Cheap irrigated land in Little Snake River Valley Rowtt County Calo offered by County Development Co. at 25.50 per acre for land and water with 5.25 per acre down for excursion rates. Rost at 14 17th St Denver Cala.
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Little
Snake River Valley
Rowtt County
Calo
County Development Co
17Th St
Denver
Cala
German Judicial System Acquittal Amid Tie Vote Referenced
A fragmentary note discusses German judicial procedures with a tie leading to acquittal and an eight to four vote yielding conviction. It quotes Thomas A Rempis and references other names, hinting at opinions on moral judgment and restraint in evaluating others. The text shifts to stray aphorisms about hope and spirit attributed to Pacchiaretta.
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Germany
Doe
Decisioo
Missouri News Roundup From Macon To Jefferson City
Macon notes Borge Registered and state auditor Wild Stee beard Sorce City records. Jeff erson Guy Captain Maus and heirs mourn the death of a 4 year old in the Mexican cow wars. Maus had run a mercantile business in a single building for years. Maus settled in St. Louis since 1844 after coming from Germany. A fatal railroad crash near Boel claims Brake Bert Trawer, pilot killed. airbrake failure blamed. Coroner's jury notes a dog attack causing injuries from a mad bite on a porch victim’s index finger and madstone use.
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Macon Borge
Jefferson Oty
Wild Stee Beard Sorce
Becon
Charlie & Meus
Jefferesa Guy
Charies Maus
Yoldren
City
Maus
Germany
St. Louis
Montgomery
Bert Trawer
Boel
Burlingtee
Altes Cutco
Brown
Panama Gas Parade Highlights District Four Speakers
Gas was held at Panama with camp fouries sout as mines at Rich Hl Geld closed for the occasion. A morning parade and evening frowers marked the day with speakers James James district delegates j t District 14 00 MW A and Amos Standering addressing the crowd.
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Panama
Three Seek Post Office Appointment
Local report notes that three men, including Frank B. Fulkerson of St. Joseph, pursue a post office appointment.
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Frank B. Fulkerson
St. Joseph
Drowning and other local incidents reported in Missouri
Reports from multiple Missouri towns describe a 19 year old law student drown while bathing near Mineola, a golden wedding celebration at Marceline, a separation seen as a wife’s exile, a teacher killed in a runaway near Arbela, alleged bank robbers on trial in Bolivar, a pioneer woman in Mexico, a woman’s suicide at Golden City, a Brown Shoe factory selection for Montgomery, damage at Hannibal pavilion, and a lightning strike near Eisberry with animal fatalities.
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Springfeld
Ed Dabar
William Wagner
Saekene
Bolivar
Cayée Defoe
Polk County
Fines and enforcement urged to curb trusts and high prices
The piece argues legislators should pass strict regulation and harsher penalties for corporate plunder by the major trusts. It cites Rockefeller Rogers and others, calling for jail for leaders and a tariff shift to revenue basis to restore reasonable prices and widespread prosperity.
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United States
Rockefelier
Rogers
Standard
Dan
Coal Trust
Frick
Steel Trust
Havemeyer
Sugar
Armour
Swift
Beef Trust
Duke
Tobacco Trust
In Shaw’s Footsteps Followed by Cortelyou Meme Reference
Secretary Cortelyou, noted for his sharp political satire in the last campaign, is now seen following the path of In Shaw as he targets the frenzied financiers with memes.
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Cortelyou
Shaw
Monopolists’ Victory Delays Tariff Revision to 1916
The passage notes that the win by monopolists postpones tariff revision at least until after the next national election and until 1916. It frames the outcome as a strategic delay impacting broader economic policy and political timing.
Angell Discusses Truth and Cruelty in Classroom Tale
A garbled account mentions George P. Angell in Boston debating cruelty and truth with a teacher and students. A pupil asks if it is a lie when no one speaks up, highlighting schoolroom concerns about honesty and perception.
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George P. Angell
Boston
Cotillion Call From A Country Dance Scene
A fragment from Youth's Companion describes a country dance where fiddlers play in a three suite town hall. The announcer cues partners for a cotillion while dancers in shoes and stockings step into the middle of the room. The crowd is urged to move and respond to the dance call.
Calf Like a Kangaroo Born in Vested State
A calf recently born displays unusual hind leg length and a long tail. Its movements resemble hopping more than typical calf locomotion, as observers note its front legs are shorter than its hind limbs.
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Demness Wools
Oxford University
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Labrador
Wilfred T. Grenfell
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Beria
Abe
America
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Hardynge
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Yue Sey
Gene
Soe Bey
Iceland
Joing Commission
Budapest
Department of the Interior of
Hungary
Detroit
Mich
Fx Bex
Ontario
Detroi
Michisen Central
Thomas A. Rempis
Levi’ Pyke
Pacchiaretta
Dodds
Berti
News OF Missouri
Mr. Ni Yard
White Wellsville
Philip Pierce Wise
C. P. Wise
Mineeola
Missouri University
Marceline
Patrick
Margaret Carey
Charites County
Mrs. Carey
Treston
Wilber Newton
Laredo
Juanita Collier
Missouri
Anne Kemp
Self
Golden City
Mra RH
Newsom
Beelch
Brown Shoe Company of
Hannibal Tanqua
Eisberry
Pal Cadden
Ates
Aurora
County Court of Law
Fence County
Montgomery City
Mr. and
Mrs. Hermes Poster
Ges Ee
Sedalis
Head of
Trent
Wilson
Jock Smith
Jobs
Mammen
Harper's Magazine
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Atlanta
Tani
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