Tobin’s Circus Dream in a Tiny Boarding House
A young artist Tobin, supporting his mother and sister Clarissa, plans a grand circus outing with the beloved Diana Garland while concealing his secret from Clarissa. He buys tickets and envisions a happier life, but a late return uncovers the delicate balance of love, debt, and sacrifice in a crowded fourth floor boarding house.
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A. Howard
Ee Oliver
Clarissa
Olivers
Tobin
Ste
Gong
Mrs. Bosey
Diana
Lucre
William Hutt
Dark room romance leads Tobin to confession at circus
Tobin in a candleless hall clings to Diana as a match lights the scene. Clarissa interrupts with a sly plan to see the circus while warning Diana of the boarders’ scorn. Tobin refuses to betray Diana, despite the risk to his relationship.
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Diana
Tobin
Clamisea
Clarissa
Reach Top of Mount McKinley By Parker Expedition
Seattle Washington special reports Professor Herschel Parker of Columbia University has reached the summit of Mount McKinley, the nation’s highest peak. He is en route to share the success with the world as relayed by Belmore Browne’s mother in Tacoma. The April 15 letter notes the party near the summit with little difficulty and plans to reach Cook Inlet before July 1. Passes used were easier than in prior climbs, and two new hikers were found to be reported on return.
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Seattle
Wash
Herschel Parker
Columbia University
Mount McKinley
America
George Browne
Tacoma
Belmore Browne
Parker
Cook's Inlet
Browen
Two French Guns Explode On Deck At Toulon
An official inquiry opened into the explosion of two French cruiser guns off Toulon yesterday. One gunner was killed and many officers and sailors injured. twelve seamen may die. Officials seek causes while government keeps facts confidential. Marine Minister Del Casse ordered a thorough investigation to prevent future disasters.
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Toulon
France
Vules Michelet
Wrrer No. 6
Turert No
del Casse
WILL HOLE TRIAL OF CLAUDE AGAIN
Will Hole trial of Claude Allen in Wytheville Virginia where deputies summon 100 men to attend arraignment. Claude Allen, 22, son of Floyd Allen, already jailed for murder of Judge Massie and facing trial for killing Sheriff Webb, with three co defendants remaining to be tried. The Salem Times Register notes the parallel with Floyd Allen’s death sentence and mentions a Chicago pickpocket incident involving a National Republican Committee member.
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Wytheville
Claude Allen
Floyd Allen
Carroll Circuit Court
Thornton L. Massie
L. M. Webb
Chicago
National Republican Committee
Salem Times- Register
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mrs Spitzer in Virginia
Mrs Virginia Spitzer of Buena Vista Virginia says Doans Kidney Pills gave quick relief after a hospital stay of three weeks and made her well and strong. She notes she is among thousands who endorse the remedy and urges asking for Doans Kidney Pills by name. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY Prope When Your Back Is Lame Remember the name.
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Virginia Spitzer
Buena Vista
Doan
Acquittal in Virginia Murder Case Shocks Kin
KenBridge Virginia police court reports Mrs Alma C Gwaltney acquitted of murdering her husband on October 15. The jury deliberated briefly and insanity testimony dominated the proceedings. Doctors Drewry and Priddy testified she was insane at the time but has since regained reason.
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Kenbridge
Alma C. Gwaltney
Bubonic Plague Holds Up Ship
The steamship Philadelphia arriving from Porto Rican ports was quarantined and searched for bubonic plague before landing in New York. Sixty teachers were aboard returning from vacation. Porto Rican officials are intensifying measures to stamp out the plague and have set a price on captured rats to curb disease spread.
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New York
Philadelphia
San Juan
Outlaws Still in Virginia Hills Report
Roanoke Virginia special report states a belief that Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards, Carroll County authors, remain within Carroll County. W D Tompkins of Hirksville confirms the opinion after meeting Ron Hoke on legal business.
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Sidna Allen
Wesley Edwards
Carroll County
Roanoke
W. DD. Tompkins
Hirksville
Ron Hoke
Outlaws Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards Seen in Mountain Pass
Mr Tompkins told a newspaper man that a kin of the Allen party described seeing Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards in a mountain pass after a storm. They dodged into bushes, bearded and exposed. A detective says the outlaws remain in hiding near their homes. Locals intend to continue aiding them.
Missing Aviator Reported Safe
Just as a second fleet of motor boats prepared to search for aviator James Valentine who left last night for France, a telegram to his mother said he was forced to land at Cape Gris-Nez. He planned to reach Dieppe via Calais. Fears grew that his plane had entered the channel and searchers moved out. Channel boats were alerted.
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James Valentine
France
Valentine
Cape Gris-Nez
Dieppe
Calais
Channel
Taft's Caddy Commits Death by Own Action
A Taft golf caddy at Chevy Chase links in Washington hanged himself in Hanzyman's Hollow after leaving home last Saturday following a threat to end his life his mother had rebuked him for trading her hen for a cheap watch buzzards circled the hollow before the body was found by others.
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Washington, D. C
Guy Hurdle
Taft
Chevy Chase Links
Hanzyman
Dixie Flyer Wreck Kills Engineer and Wounds Several
A Dixie Flyer passenger train bound for Florida left Chicagoland last night and derailed at Martinton Illinois. Engineer J W Hendricks of Danville was killed and a fireman injured while several cars including six Pullmans derailed. Locomotive overturned. cause unknown.
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Chicago
Dixie Flyer
Chicago and Eastern
Florida
Martinton
J. W. Hendricks
Danville
Howsprits Little Joke in Old Sailor Wit
In the Chicago Tribune style quip a ship captain recalls meeting mute wild women in South America and notes they could not talk. The second joke features a statesman lamenting that newspapers printed many portraits that do not resemble each other.
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South America
Bowsprit
Judee
Americans Ready for Olympic Runs in Stockholm
Americans aboard the liner Finland begin final training for the Games upon arrival in Stockholm. Trainer Mike Murphy plans swift action within six hours. Mel Sheppard and Mike Ryan suffer serious injuries and cannot compete. Stockholm residents plan a grand welcome as events begin Saturday July 26.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Finland
Mike Murphy
Mel. Sheppard
Mike Ryan
Woman's Department Fashion Notes and Cookery Fragments
A column on fashion highlights sailor hairstyles with white and black straw hats, belts at the waist, long blouses, and new coats with diagonal lines. It mentions belts of black varnished leather or velvet ribbon, a minimal decorated blouse, and various coat cuts. Included is a recipe excerpt for batter and spiced pudding, plus a regional note on calves brains with black butter and tarragon vinegar.
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Ecoat
Cleaning chiffon veils with alcohol cleaner tip
Summer oils and gasoline fumes foul veils. Alcohol cleans, antiseptic, fast drying. Soak veil in alcohol, lift and drop to rinse, do not rub or wring. Evaporates quickly leaving fresh scent. a practical alternative to gasoline odors.
Orangeade and lemonade for a healthy look in girls
An article extols the use of orangeade and lemonade as tonics for complexion and eye brightness, noting low sugar and diluted lemon juice. It also suggests baking soda in wash water for a cooling sensation and discusses the fading notion of the silly age in modern girls, contrasting past expectations with current attitudes toward girls’ education and future professions.
German Coffee Cake Ready for Lunch Bread
German Coffee Cake makes an excellent lunch bread. Use one cup of milk one tablespoon of butter one half of a cup...
Titanic wreck deemed unavoidable in inquiry summing up
London special reports Sir Robert Finlay, chief counsel for White Star Line, saying evidence shows the Titanic disaster was not caused by officer negligence. The inquiry at the Board of Trade concluded the wreck was unavoidable.
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London
White Star Line
Robert Finlay
Board of Trade
Robert
Decoy leads to arrest in Minneapolis flirt case
Miss Marie Watvwon a Magill University graduate and Johns Hopkins professor's daughter testified in Municipal Court that Charlies Bloomberg attempted to flirt and take her to a dance hall. Watson, in Minneapolis studying sociological conditions, acted as decoy under policewoman Emilie Gloreaux. Bloomberg was convicted after her testimony.
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Minneapolis
Marie Watvwon
Magill University
Montreal
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Charlies Bloomberg
Watson
Emilie Gloreaux
Roanoke Plans Wet and Dry Fight in Fall Election
Roanoke Virginia will hold a focal option election in the fall. Many men once aligned with the wet side announce they will work for the dry cause due to liquor interests alleged to have influenced the election of Police Commissioners.
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Roanoke
Iirus
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