Chicago Sleuth Receives Peculiar Honeymoon Telegram
A Chicago detective, John Hernigle, reports a bizarre telegram from Joseph Cahill of Sulphur Springs Missouri. Cahill, freshly married to Elizabeth Griffith of Chicago, supposedly confessed he and his wife fled on their honeymoon amid crime. The tale ends with a warning that burglars may outpace investigators when aid is scarce.
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Chicaco
John Hernigle
John
al Gevi
Joseph Cahill
Sulphur Springs
Hernigle
Cahill
Elizabeth Griffith
Chicago
Blissouri
Salisbury Mills Community Picnic on School Grounds
Salisbury Mills notes a Friday picnic on school grounds marking the term’s end. Mrs J E Hogan Jr is called to Philadelphia by a sister’s illness. Louis Hogan of Monroe injured in a recent car crash is reportedly recovering. Stephen Felter and Fred Felter Sr enjoyed a fishing trip to Cedar Pond near Bear Mountain on Memorial Day.
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Salisbury Mills
J.E. Hogan, Jr
Philadelphia Jagt
Louis Hogan
Monroe
Hogan
J. C. Hogan, Jr
Stephen Felter
Fred Felter, Sr
Fred,Jr
Cedar Pond
Bear Mountain
Apollo Club to Give a Concert at First Presbyterian Church
The Apollo Club of this city will present its first concert at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening June 12 to aid the local Red Cross. Soprano Miss Florence Otis will appear, having recently drawn praise in Poughkeepsie and Holyoke engagements, and comes to Middletown under conductor A J Baird.
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First Presbyterian Church
The
Red Cross
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America
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Onpheus Club
Poucnieepsie
Fay Foster
Alexander Russell
Claude Warford
Florence
Jorner-Maley
Harriet Ware
Monor
Amrita Club
Andrew J. Baird
Middletown
Highland School Hall
Holyoke
Mass
Otiis
Cryptic Club
Theo Club
Otis
Markham
Ontario
Canada
A. E B. Megill
Hallett Gilberte
LaPhyllis
Hindenburg Opposes Autograph Requests from Vienna Children
Vienna June 4. Martha van Hindenburg reports schoolchildren in Vienna sent many autograph requests. General staff says the volume is unmanageable and advises the public that His Excellency cannot fulfill signatures. A letter to Dr Weisskirchner notes this burden on the postal service and his lack of inclination to sign autographs. Also, a church concert set for June 11 at the Presbyterian Church with Julia Reid and May Newton performing. Tickets via Ladies Aid.
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Vienna
Martha van Hindenburg
von Hindenburg
Dr. Weisskirchner
Bar. Zemaster
Marshal von Hindenburg
Howells
Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Julia C. Reid
May Newton
Frank
Jenny’s Fashion Belted Gown With Plaited Apron Style
Anna May notes Jenny who is idolized by American women showcases a yellow and burnt orange wrap with black pattern. She favors a belt to break a straight line and adds a plaited apron to a black satin gown trimmed in gold embroidery, with ornate gauntlet gloves implied.
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Isley
Jenny
Continent
Woman suffrage near in Italy says Boselli
Rome June 4 Premier Boselli replies to General Mirebelli a strong advocate of women suffrage stating there is no doubt the time is ripe to grant Italian women municipal and administrative voting rights He suggests awaiting results from administrative elections before full political suffrage is granted but believes it will come eventually
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Rome
Mirebelli
Boselli
New Adriatic Road Link Connects Aviona and Saloniki
A new road section of 110 kilometres will open within days, linking Aviona on the Adriatic with Saloniki. The route reduces travel time, with a motor car expected to cover the distance between the two cities in about 20 hours.
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Hétréen
Aviona
Adriatic
Saloniki
Italians Build Fine Roads in Albania
Rome reports that postwar Italo Austrian rivalry will leave Albania with the Balkan region’s finest wagon road system. A new 450 kilometre road from Santi Quaranta to Saloniki recently opened, showcasing Italian engineering and support as over 300 kilometres traverse high mountains and deep terrain.
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Rome
Albania
Balkan
Greece
Romania
Aso
Santi Quaranta
Saloniki
The Slacker film drama recruits Wisconsin audience
Milwaukee, June 4 The Wisconsin Defense League launched a five reel photodrama titled The Slacker to boost the recruiting drive nationwide. Critics predict it will be among the era’s popular wartime productions, depicting events leading to America’s war and showing German espionage activities in the United States.
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Wis
Wisconsin Defense League
Wisconsin
Germany
Wisdom and pride quoted in newspaper columns
The Chicago News notes many men pocket pride until it creases their trousers. A Life quote reflects that wisdom is valued by few, neglected by many, and employed by the powerful. The Times-Press Want Aa Columns advertisement references this style column.
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Chicago News
Times-Press
Hirschberg Urges Enforce Law at Orange County Meeting
District Attorney Hirschberg urged strict enforcement of prohibition laws at a Newburgh area event. Mayor Thompson praised law enforcement and warned saloon operators, while Rev. Forest Preston Hunter and Rev. S. D. Butler supported the push. The talk covered indictments in Cornwall and Maybrook, jury duties, and political backing for stronger enforcement.
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Mr. Hunter
Forest Preston Hunter
First Baptist Church
Howard
Hirschberg
Thompson
Orange County
Chaief J. D. McCoach
Cornwall
Maybrook
Mayrrook
County Court of Appeals
Walden
Citizens’ League
Orange
County Ary
Israel
Finsston
Newburgh
C. d. Mattison
Citizens' League
Edward VanFleet
Edwin A. Goldsmith
School Children Doing Their Bit Cross Campaign
The Hed Cross drive in city schools closed with 41 new memberships and over $550 in contributions. Of 2,225 pupils 1,512 donated something, led by Benton Avenue and Mulberry Street schools. 70 of 73 teachers are Red Cross members. The article also notes the death of Matilda Bradley Carse, early educator and temperance movement figure.
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Glee Club
Benton Avenue
Mulberry Street
Albert Street
Red Cross
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