Unruly Apartment Raid Ends in Wild Lobby Fracas
James Watts, after alighting at Edgewater apartments, solicited a client and looted two units. Tenants, led by Mrs Gurvivit and Mrs Kahn, attacked Watts with improvised weapons until police arrived. Watts fled after suffering injuries and losing teeth in the melee.
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Mr. Watts
Lil Nan Guevivie
Mee ML Kahn
Mra. Gurvivit
Peren
Sorets Rotrhas
Gill
Prisk Peren
Wart
Fort Massac Fortified by Ohio River Threats
The Ohio River threatens the Fort Massac earthworks near Metropolis in Massac County. State architect Edgar Martin orders an 18 foot retainer wall to counter spring floods as the landmark erodes. Fort Massac, one of Illinois’ oldest fortifications, has a history of Spanish, French, and American occupation and figures into 18th century campaigns.
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Ohio
Fort Massac
Metropolia
Macene County
Edgar Martin Hes
Fort Maseac
de Soto
Maasacre
Ehen
Rogers Clark
North West
Clark
United States
Great Britain
Etallingin
George Washington
Uyire Starnes
Annals of the Myinole Historical Society
Aaron Marr
James Wilkinson
Rennerhasset
Powers
Sebastian
Burr
What's the Matter With Runyon for 1924?
The single New Jersey Democratic assemblyman in 1921 is Harry Runyon of Warren county. The ex service man, Belvidere mayor, and Warren county tax board clerk could wield patronage and influence as minority leader. His future plans for a party machine and committee leadership are watched as January assembly action approaches.
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New Jersey
Harry Runyon
Warren County
Runyon
Belvidere
Assembly
Tehet
Trenton
Motorist Rescued After Car Plunges From Ferry
Herman A. Bennett, 58, a grocer from 1740 Lapeyrouse Street, lost control of a new $2,500 auto on the A. M. Halliday ferry at Canal Street. The vehicle reversed and plunged into 100 feet of icy water. Bennett surfaced, clung to a life preserver, and was rescued by ferry crew members. He noted his cork legs helped him stay afloat and reach the surface quickly.
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Ansas City
Herman A. Hennett
Grocery and Nation
Lapeyrouse Street
Bennett
Donaldsonville
Mississippi
Algiers
A. M
Roberts
Cowboys to Herd Reindeer on Alaska Frontier
From Montana California Nevada and the Dakotas cowboys prepare to leave the drive for Alaska to ride herd on the reindeer industry. Leaders say the herd could reach ten to twenty million in 15 years with meat selling for retail around 14 cents per pound.
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San Francisco
Montana
Alfornia
Regen
Nevada
Dakota
Alaska
Werifr Kaki Doge
Esperienoed
Aleske
Ameke
United States
Seattle
Ameria
Jafer Linderbeck
Reinleer
Moon
Wortsmeath Woman Seeks Payment for Burial Costs
Mrs Willis claims she buried her husband in a somber mood and accuses another party of supporting the funeral expenses. She says the husband appeared weeks earlier, and insists on accountability for the burial costs while questioning who is responsible.
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Wortsmeath
George Willie
Willis
Homeless Birds Shelter Efforts In Newport Park
The Newport city girls work to house wintering birds, building a binding house in Central Park. A burial is noted for Clive Tit and Ernest Stee, with a War Department statement that reinforcements will arrive later.
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Newport City
Tree Ip
Central Park
Clive Tit
Tie
Ernest Stee
Ceell
War Department
Old Subtreasury to Close. Reserve Bank to Reassume Control
A historic New York subtreasury will cease to exist by year end as powers pass to the Federal Reserve Bank. Most employees will transfer to the Fed, which will occupy the building pending a new home. The closure marks a major shift in federal finance with the Treasury’s vaults evacuated and the city’s financial center preparing for altered operations.
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Feacera! Reserve Bank
New York
United States
Eulitewaary
Peteral iHeserve Bank
Sat Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank
Tragedy on Hunting Trip Ends in Death by Dog
In Greensburg a man identified as William Smith, age 45, was shot and killed when his own dog discharged his shotgun during a hunting trip. The incident occurred as the hunting party was preparing to start, with the dog pressing the trigger while scrambling inside the automobile.
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Greensburg, Lat
William & Smith
Smith
Boy Struck by Trains Loses Limbs in Detroit
An eleven year old, Walter Frantz of Detroit, was playing on a box car when a switch engine backed down striking the cars and throwing him between two passing trains. One train severed his legs and another cut off his hands as he fell. The boy’s bonds were crushed under the parallel track by the second train.
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Walter Frantz
Detroit
Mich
Fight for Passports Across Nations and Classes
Fifteen million Europeans of all social and economic levels seek U S passports, per 17 steamship reps to Ellis Island official Frederick Wallis. Crowded seaports abroad force homes to be sold as 8,000,000 Germans and Austrians may await peace to depart. Wallis cites 87 percent of immigrants enter via Ellis Island. 2,000 crowded there now. Poland emits 811,000 passport applications in a single day. most newcomers are Jewish.
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New York
Europe
Paxinge
United States
Transatlantic Steamship Company
Frederick A. Walli
Ellis Island
Wallis
Washington
House
Senate Immigration Committee
Foreign Office
Poland
Jury Wheel Equality Ruling in Indiana and Ohio Counties
Lawrenceburg Indiana filed case directs Denarborn and Ohio county commissioners to stop gender bias in jury selection. Women who have the vote must serve, with no distinction in names placed in the jury wheel.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
The Model Guest Cousin James as Unwelcome Visitor
The landlady scowls at cousin James arriving for a week, calling him the most unsatisfactory visitor. The monologue contrasts his overbearing, entertaining style with Jeremiah’s lively humor, detailing awkward scenes and attire, razor mishaps, and the family’s mixed feelings about hosting him.
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James
Jeremiah
Senator Sorghem Advice on Porch Speaking Tour Planning
The quote shows Senator Sorghem advising a candidate to spend some time on his front porch to preserve his voice and assemble speeches for a touring campaign. The remark suggests limited porch time before a broader speaking tour.
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Senator Sorghem
I Thought You Had A Fine Ending To Your Trip
A clipped dialogue joke about a windup to a police court becoming a fine ending. The exchange centers on speed and restraint in satire. No real people or places are named. The fragment resembles a humor strip caption.
Weighty relic: Charles V’s twenty seven pound watch
A fragment describes a legendary watch of Charles V claimed to weigh twenty seven pounds. The note emphasizes its cartiest build and extraordinary bulk as a historical curiosity.
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Charles V
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Captain Bold
Texas
Linderberg
New York Federal Institution
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Mistery
Gener
Fetore
Tinitet
Kenevett
Don Has Held
Millone
Martin
United States Health Service
Hae
Walt
Spory
Alam
Mra
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