Contractor Lupine Schuelle Confesses to Burglary Spree
Alton contractor Neary Achuette known for firm wealth and projects explains his downfall as temptation. Schuelle admits keeping duplicate keys and stealing from Kennedy Brothers and Haas Mieuthouse, saying he stole to support his family and gave proceeds to another woman. He prefers jail over bond and blames whisky for his crimes, while noting the public trust and his own past respect in Alton have been shattered.
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Sehuelle
Allen
Schuelle
Mr. Kennedy
Kennedy Brothers
Elry T
Bond
Julius Haas
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Sohvells
More Than One There He I Am a Confrnied Bachelor
Indeet the fragment hints at a theatrical scene with a self described bachelor and a teased continuance. The dialogue parody suggests a literary or stage excerpt with a coy exchange about selecting a partner. Readable names or clear events are not present to establish concrete entities or dates.
Fiendish man brands child with hot irons
New York reports a four year old girl Irene Kegel was allegedly chloroformed and branded with hot irons by an insane ice dealer in a Morrisanian court case. The girl described backward ice script between her shoulders and warnings to stay silent. Police seek the suspect as medical staff confirm branding and distressing aftereffects.
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New York
Irene Kegel
Moss
Br. H. Silverman
Boy adrift all night in North Sea returns to Walton beach
Edward Gray, a second-class naval boy stationed at Shatley Barracks, ran away with a boat from Manningtree. He drifted through Harwich harbour into the North Sea, enduring extreme cold as waves and tides carried him. A steamer sighted him at dawn but did not stop, and after three barges passed him by he grounded on a beach where Mr. Southgate found him. He recovered at a police house as naval authorities were notified.
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Southgate
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Meredith of England A Master Praised on Eightieth Birthday
Tributes from British press hail George Meredith as the master of English fiction at eighty, noting his late rise to fame at 67 with Diana of the Crossways. Critics defend his dense style, crediting him for steadfast integrity and influence on English letters, while praising his personality and conversational grace.
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London
George Meredith
Robert Levin Stevenson
Meredith
Steven
Rhoda Fleming
Shakespeare
Diana of the Crossways
Mas
Balzac
Lame
Treasury post for Coolidge named assistant secretary
Washington nominee L A Coolidge is tapped to be assistant secretary of the treasury, succeeding J H Edwards who resigned. Coolidge has long ties to politics and journalism, including work for the Springfield Republican, Boston Journal, and New York Commercial Advertiser, and has written books. He is a Massachusetts native, Harvard graduate, 40 years old, and active in several clubs such as Cosmos, University and Republican, and Gridiron clubs in Washington.
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Louis A. Coolidge
the Treasury
J. H. Edwards
Republicanational Committee
Congressional Directory
Congressional Record
Springfield Republican
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachu
University and Republican Clubs
New York
Cosmos University
Gridiron Clubs
A Weird Carriage In Matta Town Turns Heads
An elderly lady, once prominent, still drives a creaky old carriage drawn by an out of date horse through Matta streets. Her unwavering piety and courage in daily travel reflect remnants of former grandeur as she persists in this eccentric mode of transport.
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Louion
Matta
Edlessa
Isoor
Trick of the Chinaman in Massachuset ts murder trial
In the Massachusetts superior court a Chinaman accused of murdering a fellow countryman is described as avoiding openly wielding a revolver. He rests the gun’s muzzle on his left forearm and uses his right hand on the butt to discharge it. A tong member claims the tactic hides the shooter’s identity and creates secrecy.
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Massachugetts Superior Court of
Southern Pineapple Preservation Method Described
A 19th century guide explains preserving pineapple without cooking by layering firm ripe fruit with sugar in glass jars. After washing and trimming, slices are weighed, sugar is added at a 1 to 4 ratio, jars are filled with alternating pineapple and sugar, sugar on top, sealed air tight. The process emphasizes keeping jars airtight for success.
Boil the Household Silver for Brightness
A New York Tribune method says place silver articles in a large wash boiler, cover with water and a dash of washing soda, boil two to three hours, then rub with a chamois. For repousse pieces this is the best way to remove dullness and keep crevices clean, to be done monthly or every six weeks.
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New York Tribune
Soma Kitchen Hints Inexpensive Laundering And Apron Trends
Delicate fabrics can be laundered without fading by diluting turpentine in water and washing in shade. Ironing partly done with a wringer saves fuel. Damp pillowcases towels and linens respond well to this method. Kitchen wardrobe shifts favor oilcloth waterproof aprons that resist staining and wash like a slate with a moist cloth.
Pretty Luncheon Marshmallow Toast Idea
A charming luncheon idea suggests ending with a marshmallow toast. Use small candies in festive colors, attach them to plates with melted wax, and place two marshmallows and candy pieces on each plate. Provide oyster berry forks for serving to create a playful ice breaker.
Black Chocolate Cake from a Fragrant Retro Recipe
A vintage style cake method describes setting a pan in water and baking a chocolate loaf. It uses egg yolk, sugar, sweet milk, and chocolate plus a cream made from butter and sugar, two eggs, sour milk, soda, flour, vanilla, and ganijla. The batter forms layers and is iced with a white cream and lemon drops.
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Ganijla
Parc
Coconut Cookies Recipe Card
Beat one cup butter with two cups sugar until light. Add two beaten eggs and one grated coconut. Stir in two teaspoons baking powder and enough flour to roll thin. Bake in a hot oven but do not brown.
Rusty Steel Ornaments Process Description
A brief note explains making rusty steel ornaments by applying a paste of powdered crocus and turpentine to the ornament, letting it dry, brushing off, and polishing the steel with a chamois leather.
Cherry Tart Recipe Steps for Baking
Fresh stoned cherries are mixed with flour butter and sugar then placed in a deep dish. A rich pie crust covers the fruit and the tart is baked until done. Serve the tart slightly warm for best flavor.
Stedman Reclaims Rare Book After Temper Fling
Edmund Clarence Stedman, famed poet, once hurled a book at a servant in anger. The volume sailed from a window and was later stolen by a passerby. He found the same rare book in a shop for forty dollars, bought it, and discovered a card inside bearing his own name, recovering his property and ending his rough habit of tossing books.
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Edmund Clarence Stedman
Danker
Stedman
Servanta’ Heade
New York
Sunday School Leaflets Reach World Wide Learners
The Boston Herald notes a small group led by W. N. Hartshorn at a Fenway residence chooses weekly lessons for Sunday schools worldwide. After printing, the lessons are scattered across many languages. 40 dialects serve India alone. About 500 million leaflets are distributed annually to Europe Africa Asia Australia and the Americas.
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W. N. Hartshorn
Ea Wong
Boston Herald
Europe
Africa
Hawaii
Japan
India
Queen Alexandra Attends Mansléa House Fete Hat Tale
In a London fete tale from Harpers Weekly a minor flower girl, pretty and plump, smiled at Queen Alexandra and offered a shy mouth for two kisses. The queen obliged briefly, prompting the mother’s astonishment and the girl Dolly to explain she did it for “interest in” telling grandchildren.
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Alexandra
London
Molly
Dolly
Harper's Weekly
Wonderful Phrageology in a German Hotel
A group of American travelers staying in a German hotel discovered a quirky contribution to English as she is spoken. Each room displayed multilingual directions, with French flawless, German close, and English bizarre. The English instruction warned that turning the right hand would open the lighting, and failing to shut it would incur a charge, a humorous misrendering of electricity usage.
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Germany
Spike
Ned
Whare It Belongs Excuse Me Satiric Exchange Over Tickets
A fragment from Suc cose Magazine depicts a playwright confronting a friend who hisses at the performance. The friend retorts that if he had purchased a ticket he would have stayed home and cursed at himself.
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Succose Magazine
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