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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
11
Dealers hardened by a $300,000 theft scare highlight electrical vaults and strict access. A sealed envelope holds the key to the office with signatures of authorized opens. Weekly reports log open and close signals, creating near-impenetrable protection for the $500,000,000 worth of gems.
Mae Benlein sixteen rescued two children from a March 10 fire in New York and saved them from a burning house. She was arrested on a charge of stealing six hundred dollars worth of jewelry untouched by the flames, according to George H. Murray broker and father of the children. The girl risked her life, was praised as a heroine, and received pay raises while her family found a new home. Detected jewelry and clothing missing by her employers were found at her grandmother’s home.
In a New York report a Kronprinzess Cecilie passenger tale tells of a 72 year old groom who mislaid his 19 year old bride on a Bremén voyage night. After searches by seven stewards, he learns she slept in an unoccupied state room next door, mistaken for missing.
A stranded streetcar eye witness recalls a rider injured seriously after an accident. Women protesters express indignation over proposed police reforms and safety measures.
An American woman described as Princess Hassan, wife of Prince Ibrahim of Egypt, recounts a life of confinement and control. She compares oriental marriages to a prison, notes her husband’s infidelity, and details surveillance by his attendant Selim. The interview contrasts American and Eastern domestic power dynamics.
The feature notes 45 inch coats with wide shoulders and straight sleeves in varied fabrics from light silks to wool worsted. Designs include large buttons, belt accents, and dropped raglan shoulders evolving toward a motor wrap silhouette. Stores announce Friday noon openings with displayed ensembles from Lockard Porenne, pace & Hutchinson, and others.
Describes coats of wool serge with shawl revers and deep cuff colors, Bulgarian silk edging, black satin collars with buttons, and bold three quarter shepherd checked worsted coats. Highlights wide shoulders, low buttoned fronts, and cutaway edges revealing dress skirts.
Julius Caesaran ana testified before the committee on Putamayo rubber field atrocities in Peru. He blamed Indian mistreatment on system abuses but said cruelties were exaggerated. He claimed he and British directors were unaware of conditions until consular reports revealed them. He named company employees as the guilty parties.
A report states Senator Breeza and William Rockefeller faced a gas price dispute at a garage. The owner and manager insisted Rockefeller pay 85 cents per gallon, while Rockefeller argued against the price. The attendant remarked he would like a motorboat in Porsche but deemed gasoline prices too high.
Emma Williams, eighteen, confesses to 12 robberies in Vancouver and Seattle amid claims she acted under hypnotic influence of Peter Berharaz. Pearl Turner noted as nearby witness. Police investigation continues to verify the extraordinary defense.
A Dry Goods Economist reports a surge of low collars for the coming season with many new neckwear styles. Deep shoulder pointed numbers lead, featuring cream embroidery with beadings and laces on fore most models. Fiat pleated jabots remain popular with flush jabots. fabrics include crepes and textured voile.
The piece notes a cherry cerise tint dominating fashion, worn by about one in five stylish women for over a year. It pairs with blue silks and royal shades, including ribbons and hairbands, while complementary outfits like pale blue skirts and heliotrope bodices also feature cherry accents.
Local newspaper's classified items list job offers and sales. Entries include positions for a housekeeper, general employment, and car repairs at Read's garage. Also advertised are house for sale, a silo-cutter, flour brands, framing shops, porch shades, and Studebaker autos with local contact details.
Sold by H Rk at 315 N Sth street the elastic rubber roof paint offered at 35c per gallon.
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