The Woman Who Walked at Night
Alick Sinclair and Katharine seek new rooms after Katharine’s mysterious sleepwalk. A ghostly figure haunts the roof room linked to a tragic past of Squire Lawson. A fire devastates the house, and Katharine’s condition deepens as she senses unseen presences. The ending leaves the mystery unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair
Mrs. Lawson
Katharine
Catalpas
Alick Sinclair
Sinclair Homestead
Rookery
Alick
Squire Lawson
Katharine Sinclair
Flying snakes of Borneo described by Shelford
Three tree snakes from Borneo described to the London Zoological Society by Mr. R Shelford are credited with parachute like flight from trees. Lower body scales concave the belly increasing air resistance, allowing a gentle direct descent rather than writhing as they fall.
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Borneo
London Zoological Society
R. Shelford
London florist renames rambler rose to boost sales
A London florist found the rambler rose named Amelia Jenkins failed to sell. He rebranded it as Lady Gay and reports strong interest and rising sales since the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amelia Jenkins
Lady Gay
Scripture Authority Excerpt Cites Exodus Passage
An OCR fragment attributes scripture authority to Exodus 17 8 16. The snippet naming author and section suggests a religious text or sermon excerpt. Further readable context is limited. The reference points to a discussion of a battle and divine support implied in the cited verses.
Fight the good fight of faith in spiritual warfare
A sermonette urges believers to recognize Amalek as evil in the way and endure conflict with faith. It frames Moses on the mountain and Joshua in the valley as Christ’s twofold work and promises victory through faith and prayer with Christ with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelek
Satan
Moses
Joshua
Jesus
God
Christ
Hebrews Alarm at Rephidim Feared Hostile Foe Near Camp
The Hebrew camp at Rephidim wakes to alarms of nearing armed men. Elders debate whether to flee back to Egypt or seek favor with gifts, while fear grips the unaccustomed people. Moses and Aaron lead the council as panic spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rephidim
God
Moses
Egypt
Red Sea
Pharaoh
Aaron
Moses and Joshua Battle Amalek in Faithful Stand
The narrative recalls Joshua leading a small Israelite force against Amalek with Moses on a hill lifting the rod of God. Aaron Hur support uphold the hands, and Israel prevails as Moses names the altar Jehovah-nissi the Lord my banner. Moses vows divine war with Amalek forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Joshua
Amalek
God
Israel
Egypt
Aaron
Hur
Sailors' Home Society Plans New Maritime Institute
The American Seamen's Friend society sold 190 Cherry Street and bought a plot at West and Jane streets to build a modern sea men's institute costing 225000 dollars, with 70000 dollars paid for the site. The center will serve 84 auxiliaries worldwide and the trustees seek public funds before construction begins. Treasurer Clarence C. Pinneo, 76 Wall Street, administers the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Cherry Street
American Seamen’s Friend Society
West
Jane Streets
N. Y
Chelsea
Clarence C. Pinneo
Wall Street
Block of Ottumwa barns wiped out by night fire
A fire at the Daggett & Sons barn corner Second and Washington streets in Ottumwa destroyed an entire block of livery, feed, and sale barns. Loss estimated at 75000 with major claims against Daggett, Pick, Darner, and Feener each listed at 15000 or 15000, and damage to nearby dwellings and phones totaling about 1000. Firemen confined flames after an hour. six horses perished and one firefighter was overcome by smoke.
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Ottumwa
E. L. Daggett & Sons
Second
Washington Streets
KE. L. Daggett & Sons, $15,000; Jim Pick, $5,000; F. W. Darner
I. R. Feener
Iowa
Ottumway
Second Street
Darner
Daggett Barn
Farmer shoots suitor after alleged murder plot
Centerville report says farmer Charles Meyers shot Campbell fourteen times in the face and head after suspecting the young man intended to murder Meyers's daughter Ritta. Campbell, once employed by Meyers and rejected by Ritta, survived with non fatal wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Campbell
Charles Meyers
Meyers
Ritta
Runaway Calamity Kills Two Children Near Lehigh Hill
Mrs. Axel Johnson and four children were in a buggy when the dash board failed. The two younger children were killed as horses bolted down the hill. Mrs. Johnson and the two older children were badly bruised and unconscious. The accident occurred near Lehigh as the carriage struck a bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Axel Johnson
Lehigh
Johnson
Youth Man Killed After Accident on Electric Train
Elmer Huggett nineteen dies after wheels sever his right arm and leg in Mason City incident on an electric train en route from Clear Lake. He practiced with a companion and fell between cars, son of James Huggett Marble Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Clear Lake
Elmer Huggett
James Huggett
Marble Rock
Sundell Cafe
Stand Collapses During Cherokee Indians Game
During a ball game between the Cherokee Indians and the local team the grandstand at the park collapsed amid a large crowd. Spectators were thrown among broken timbers with Gladys Smith and Madge Edwards suffering leg fractures and many others badly bruised or lightly injured. The incident left a sizable attendance fortunate that injuries were not more serious.
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Clearfield
Arc Light
Gladys Smith
T. D. Smith
Madge Edwards
C. W. Edwards
Sandwiches Tied With Ribbons
Prairie City tale of a farmer’s wife hosting threshers where a Chicago guest insisted on working alone. At supper twenty six threshers found a ribbon tied sandwich a chicken croquette a marble sized cheese ball and a buttonhole bouquet at each plate prompting the men to skip breakfast the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Here
Chicago
Terril Farmer Attacked by Vicious Dog
Terril resident Terril B M Cushman, a farmer living north of town, was badly bitten by a dog while driving it away from his colts. The dog seized his hand in a firm grip. Cushman kicked the animal, breaking several of its ribs before the grip released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terril
B. M. Cushman
Here
Gas found at county poor farm near Des Moines
Well-diggers at the county poor farm near Des Moines struck gas at several hundred feet. Noxious fumes nearly overwhelmed workers and burned Andrew Johnson during testing. The flow, rich in illuminating gas, could justify commercial piping if pressure remains high and drilling continues.
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Des Moines
St. Des Moines
County Poor Farm
Andrew Johnson
Indiana
C. W. Elvitton
A. M. Carlson
Death in Hay Field At Shell Rock
R. O. Thompson a pioneer farmer near Shell Rock died instantly while erecting long poles for hay stacking. A pole toppled, rebounded from a ground rise and struck his chin, breaking the jaw and injuring the neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rock
Thompson
Irate Father Recaptures Elopers After Nationwide Chase
A posse pursues H Maynard and Al Vaughn’s sixteen year old daughter across the country in a buggy aiming to wed. A $100 reward spurs pursuit and the couple is overtaken. the girl is returned to her irate father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lineville
H. Maynard
al. Vaughn
Leon Man Killed Near Rail Yards In Chariton
An unidentified young man about 20 was found dead between railroad tracks in Chariton yards while attempting to board a passenger train. He had been seen the day before and claimed Leon as his home. A receipt addressed to N Murphy was found in his pocket as a possible clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Leon
N. Murphy
Meservey Duel Between Local Butcher and Real Estate Man
In Meservey A Ustermarkt the butcher and F W Van Der Zalm the real estate man fought a duel in the latter’s office. The butcher, armed with a hatchet, attempted to break into a desk to seize papers while Van Der Zalm defended with a poker. No one was seriously injured.
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A. Ustermarkt
F. W. van der Zalm
van der Zalm
Young Man Killed in Interurban Accident at Mason City
Elmer Hugett aged 20 of Marble Rock died after a marble rock interurban line collision in Mason City. He fell between cars while working in a restaurant, losing his right arm and right foot. He was hospitalized with fatal injuries.
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Mason City
Elmer Hugett
Marble Rock
Forgery Suspect Sought in Dubuque Case
George Hart is wanted by Dubuque police on forgery charges for five checks totaling 72 dollars, plus theft of 10 dollars in cash, a gold watch and chain, and defrauding a hotelkeeper of 25 dollars.
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Dubuque
Dubuaque
George Hart
Iowa Lineman Dies After Fall From Pole
Robert Pearson, lineman for the Iowa Telephone company, was fatally injured when he fell thirty five feet from a pole after contact with a live electric wire in Keokuk. He died from his injuries shortly after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Robert Pearson
Iowa Telephone Company
Harvest Tragedy Claims Mason City Official
Warren C. Clark, former chief of police, sheriff and fire marshal for Mason City, was killed in a harvest field two miles west of the city by a harvester. His right foot was severed and he bled to death at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Warren C. Clark
Here
Clark
Bible Provision for New York Hotel Guests
The hotel owner in New York has ordered 200 Bibles from a publishing house after noting guests miss the books in rooms. He recalls hotels once provided Bibles as furniture and says travelers often read a chapter at night to ease the blues, and he will ensure no guest is without a Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Perdition
Open Cuff Causes Grief in Johnson Factory Accident
Lewis Johnson, a partner in a brick and tile factory, was injured when his shirt sleeve was caught in equipment. His arm was pulled into the gearing and crushed, necessitating amputation. The incident highlights factory safety concerns and job site hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Lewis Johnson
Alderman Knocked Down After City Council Session
Alderman Dearmond condemned Walsh Bros lighting company during a council meeting and was assaulted by J W Walsh, the company secretary, who knocked him down. The incident follows a heated denunciation over city lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Dearmond
Walsh Bros
J. W. Walsh
Davenport Businessman Fred W. Vogt Dies on Street
Fred W. Vogt, a well known Davenport businessman, collapsed dead on the street. Officials cite heart trouble and diabetes as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Fred W. Vogt
Injuries Bring $9,000 Damages
Marshalltown report states Rev. E. J. Bulgin Methodist preacher, injured in an accident, will receive $9,000 in damages after a suit against the Salt Lake and San Pedro railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Salt Lake & San Pedro
E. J. Bulgin
Knocker Archie Shearer Sentenced in Grandmother Case
Archie Shearer, a young man, is jailed for thirty days on a charge brought by his grandmother who says he knocked her down with a bucket and robbed her of twenty dollars.
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Joshua
God
Iowa City
Archie Shearer
Lincoln in Bronze feature in Four-Track News
The August issue of The Four-Track News includes Lincoln in Bronze an article praised as well worth reading and especially valuable to young readers. It notes Putnam faceless dyes and remarks on actors with high salaries.
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Lincoln
China to Own Post Offices
After the Chinese mission returns from a Europe and America tour for study the Chinese government intends to assume control of the entire postal system and abolish all post offices in China now maintained by foreign powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Europe
America
Grand Trunk Opens New Depot at Seattle Creek
The Grand Trunk Railway System unveils a new passenger station occupying a full block on east Hall Street Seattle Creek between east Main and Beach. Special tracks handle waiting trains separate from main lines while the building features a modified mission design of Maine granite and red Spanish tile. The depot offers ample waiting rooms, lounges, lunch room, baggage area, offices on the second floor and full heating ventilation and lighting. It is touted as one of the finest depots of its size in the country.
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Battle Creek
Grand Trunk Railway System
Seattle Creek
East Hall Street
East Main
Beach Streets
Maine
Meaning of moles in fortune telling
The article describes how moles on various facial locations predict outcomes for men and women. It notes a long-standing Pennsylvania Dutch belief system linking mole placement to luck, marriage, wealth, fame, health, prison terms, and even multiple husbands.
Prominent Cincinnati Woman Endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
A Cincinnati woman reports complete cure after nine months with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She details relief from painful periods, nervousness, and headaches and urges other suffering women to use the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
America
Lydia HE. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Sara, Wilson
East 3d Street
Ohio
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Hay Field
Harvest Field
Bibles
New York Hotel
Alderman
Putnam
Mrs
Sara Wilson
Salzer
Red Cross
Balzer Seed CO
Dox
W.k.la Crosse
Co. C. J
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