Car and Chauffeur Rescue Mission in Drizzle
In Piccadilly Circus the young motorist Carew ferries Lord Penlestone, secretary of state for foreign affairs, to the Dorking road after dismissing his chauffeur. The exhausted statesman asks Carew to drive where he directs, claiming the need to save national honor and his own.
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Piccadilly Circus
Carew
Lord Penlestone
Foreign Affairs
Dorking
Lord Penlestons
Greatwood House
Maisie
Maisie Eccleston
Penlestone
Secretary of State
Secretary of State For Foreign Affairs
Box Hill
Lord Penleatone
Mickleham
Blood Balm Co Ad Offers Free Samples for Cures
An advertisement from Blood Balm Co of Atlanta Georgia promotes cures for rheumatism and bone pain. It claims thousands of testimonials and offers free samples and testimonials of cures, with a bottle price of one dollar available at druggists.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Pursuit of a Valet Sparks High Stakes Chase
Secret papers threaten Britain as Lord Penlestone and Carew pursue a valet who stole a dispatch case. The chase leads toward Greatwood House with a tense showdown looming, while Maisie Eccleston’s family ties influence the unfolding drama.
Carew urged into Berlin diplomacy as Penlestone plots
Face moment, Carew saves dispatch case from an unconscious lord, and the statesman praises his action. A Berlin Embassy berth is offered for a capable, ambitious attache with modest pay but bright prospects. Mrs Carey and Mr Carey are noted figures in Berlin society amid whispering rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carew
Lord Penlestone
Statesman
Berlin
Music Frightens Burglars Away at Weinfeld House
In Richmond a ten year old boy played piano to deter burglars who entered via a rear window. The bandit crew fled after hearing the music, leaving the bureau rifling unfinished as the boy kept watch until his parents returned and police began inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Morris
Weinfeld
West Grace Street
Swanson Seen Likely to Remain in Senate
Washington reports Senator Claude A. Swanson will likely continue as U S Senator until March 3 1912. Taft may call a special session to tackle tariff revisions. Virginia Governor Mann would name a temporary replacement to represent the state if needed. The General Assembly meets January 10 1912, with elections due before February 10.
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Richmond
Claude A. Swanson
United States
Senate
Taft
Congress
Swanson
Daniel
Washington
Mann
Virginia
General Assembly
Resignation of Dr James Cannon Accepted by Virginia Anti-Saloon League
The Virginia Anti-Saloon League executive committee accepted the resignation of superintendent Rev Dr James Cannon effective after its fire meeting following the state convention. The election of a new superintendent was postponed, with the February 1st convention in Newport News. It remains unclear when the committee will reconvene to appoint a successor.
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Richmond
Virginia Anti-Saloon League
James Cannon
Cannon
League
Newport News
Br. Cannon
Miss Dorothy Arnold's Fate Stirs Griscom Controversy
In New York the Arnold family asserts Dorothy Arnold died by her own hand amid objections to her relationship with George Griscom Jr. and possible secret marriage. Lawyers report Griscom cut short his Europe trip to help search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francis R. Arnold
Millonaire
Dorothy H. C. Arnold
George E. Griscom, Jr
Pittsburg
Griscom
Hart
Grand jury clears mine owners in Gayton disaster
The Richmond special report states six miners died in the January 20 Gayton mine explosion. It blames the incident on John Jaranitsch who disobeyed warnings and attempted to ignite gas with an open lamp. Fire Boss Wilson is praised for warnings and rescue work. owners and company officials are absolved.
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Richmond
Gayton
John Jaranitsch
Jaranitech
Wilson
Jaranitah
Old Dominion Development Company
Income tax amendment gains state support across nation
Senator Norris Brown predicts broad ratification as thirteen states already approve the income tax amendment. He cites letters to state officers and expected changes in sentiment in Virginia and other holdouts. Several states including Illinois Mississippi Oklahoma Georgia Kentucky Maryland Alabama South Carolina Texas Missouri Kansas Ohio have ratified or moved toward ratification. New Hampshire has one house approval. New York Virginia and Rhode Island yet to approve.
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Washington
Special
Norris Brown
Virginia
United States
Idaho
Oklahoma
Georgia
Kentucky
Maryland
Alabama
South Carolina
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Ohio
New Hampshire
New York
Rhode Iand
Yellow fever cases reported aboard gunboat Marietta off Fon Aura coast
The Navy Department disclosed today that several yellow fever cases have been found on the gunboat Marietta patrolling the Fon Auras coast near Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Marietta
Fonauras
Governor Mann Asked to Appoint Forgery Case Attorney
Special Richmond report states Everett Perkins, Commonwealth attorney from Roanoke, filed an application to Governor Mann seeking appointment related to a forgery case. The report notes Perkins represents the Commonwealth and addresses transfer or authority in Roanoke.
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Hust
Richmond
Everett Perkins
Commonwealth
Roanoke
Mann
Kentucky seeks Ward D. Galliher on forgery charge
Authorities in Kentucky seek Ward D. Galliher for signing a woman’s name to a paper and securing a small sum of money. J. L. Manning named as the agent to pursue him. Papers to be prepared today and sent to Roanncke. The man is jailed at Louisville.
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Kentucky
Ward D. Galliher
J. L. Manning
Roanncke
Loulaville
Woman Dies On Streetcar in Washington DC
Mrs Kittle Pepper, head of the Women’s section of the America’s Economy and wife of journalist Charles Pepper, collapsed and died of heart disease on a northbound streetcar near 12 20 morning. She was taken to the family home at 3211 Eightend Street Northwest. The Pepper couple had been dining with friends shortly before the tragedy.
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Washington, D. C
Kittle Pep Years
Ravetsont
Eeba
America
Charles Fegeer
Memro
Aeiteend Street
Spee
Jealous Suitor Kills Miss Zahon in Kenosha
A Kenosha murder ends with the discovery of Mary Zahon’s body in a cabbage patch near the city. The missing Sellers resident vanished January 18 and an investigation widens to admire suspects as police hunt in a case believed triggered by jealousy or a jilted lover.
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Mary Zahon
Kenosha
Wis
Sellers
J. Jacobson
Miss Zahon
Halsey Announces His Candidacy for Congress
Roanoke Virginia special report notes State Senator Don P. Halsey, en route to Blacksburg, indicating he expects to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Sixth Virginia District to succeed Carter Glass, with formal statements to follow once nomination timing is clarified.
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Roanord
Don P. Halsey
Blacksburg
Congress
Virginia
Carter Glass
United States Senate
Halseverld
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Gines Ia
Senate
Swindler Ball Held in Newport News Custody
Richmond and Newport News police track B. M. Ball charged with swindling P. E. Taylor of 24 dollars as an agency fee for hardware samples. Ball was arrested after a lookalike, Jean Crandall of Washington, was freed when not identical to Ball. Crandall, a publisher, stayed at Murphy’s Hotel with Ball and wife. Ball faces charges in the morning Police Court. detective Atkinson to escort him from Sea Side City to Richmond.
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Richmond
B. M. Ball
P. E. Taylor
Ea Hardware Concern
Ils
Newport News
Atkinson
Ball
Regia
Murphy's Hotel
Jean J.crandall
Washington
Crandall
Indictments Returned in Danville Vote Fraud Case
A grand jury prepared roughly fifty indictments against vote sellers in Vermilion County following a two week probe. Immunity granted by Judge Kimbrough reduced potential indictments, with City Attorney Jones among first to benefit under the immunity.
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Danville
Ill
Vermillion County
Kimbrough
Jones
Striking Shoemaker Fatally Injured in Brooklyn
In New York a quarrel over a strike of shoemakers left Jos Quascele of Brooklyn shot in the abdomen. He walked six blocks to the office of Dr Grosmuli before being sent to Cumberland Street Hospital where he died.
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New York
Jos Quascele
Brooklyn
Quascele
Grosmuli
Cumberland Street Hospital
Adams Makes First Virginia Visit Since 1858
Charles C. Adams of Cromwell Connecticut, a former minister and historian, met Governor Mann in Richmond. He recalled his 1857 return to Virginia and his relic collecting, including an ink well from the House of Delegates and a drying sand box. He noted Virginia education progress, recalling a four room Ashland school and Stark contrasts with Connecticut.
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Virginita
Lee Aps
Richmond
Mann
Charles C. Adams
Cromwell
Conn
Adams
Virginia
House of Delegates
Ben P. Owen
Connecticut
Patrick Henry
Casappell
Aghland
Ashland
Heavily Fined for Gambling in Norfolk Public House
In Norfolk Virginia E T Duncan was fined 200 dollars and charged with conducting a public gambling house at 233 Main Street. Police raided the premises led by Sergeant Boges with four officers. He appealed and was released on bail of 500 dollars for Corporation Court next Monday.
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E. T. Duncan
Duncan
Corporation Court
Main Street
Boges
Cardus advertised as cure for women’s health issues
An ad from Chattanoog a Medicine Company claims Cardus cures long standing female ailments. It describes a woman’s recovery after nine months illness and urges readers to write for instructions and a 64 page treatment book. It touts fifty years of relief and mentions a Ladies Advisory Dept in Chattanooga Tennessee.
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Chriesman
Tex
Lillie Ogfteom
Cardus
Carina
N. B
Chattanooga Medicine Ga
Chattanooga
Victorian Candy Making From a Woman's Department
Instructions detail candy craft including creamed grapes and marshmallows. Recipes describe sugar syrup steps for brittle textures and dipping grapes, plus gum arabic preparation, sugar icing, vanilla flavor, and drying methods. The text preserves period kitchen guidance with measurements and process notes.
Creamed Walnuts Dish Described In Fragment
Fragment describes making a light creamed walnut mixture with sugar and juice, shaping into halves, and rolling. The text is incomplete but centers on a walnut confection preparation technique.
Traditional Almond Cake Recipe Steps
Beat together two ounces of butter with one ounce of sugar. Add two well beaten eggs then sift in two ounces of flour with two tablespoonfuls of ground almonds and half a teaspoon of almond extract. Bake in a greased paper lined tin in a moderate oven and dust with sugar.
Tulle Veils Renovated With Smoothing Iron
Tulle veils that have become limp may be restored by pressing with a warm iron after placing a handkerchief between the iron and the fabric. Lace veils and scarves should be soaked in a thick lather and simmered gently in a saucepan for about twenty minutes.
Eyebrow Tonic Recipe From Historic Page
A simple eyebrow tonic mix uses two ounces of red wine as a base with one dram of tincture of ca fifteen drops of lavender oil and rosemary oil. Apply at night and morning with a brush. The mixture may also be used on eyelashes but must avoid the eyes to prevent irritation.
Sugar on Snow Candy Promotion Sparks Playful Debate
A fragment hints at a candy promotion titled Sugar on Snow aimed at boys, followed by a reference to snow and a suggestion to try a candy variant. The text is incomplete but implies a lighthearted promotional item connected to winter imagery and confectionery.
Hatpin tops and plaques on chatelaine charms described
The fragment notes decorative fittings for vanity items including a bracelet and watch face, mentioning hatpin tops, plaques on chatelaine, opera bag adornments, and a bracelet plaque. It describes a thinly plated plaque showing a tiny puff at a touch.
Minnie Knupp Fined in Divorce Case in Harrisonburg
Mrs. Minnie Knupp faced a thirty day sentence in the divorce proceeding with husband as the case moved through Harrisonburg court. The terse filing indicates a financial or sanction penalty as part of the proceedings.
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Harrisonburg
Val
Minnie Knupp
Sury
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