25 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1921
Page
1
Police probe a strangled death of Winfield Philhower, electrical expert and cog collector, found in his den with an ancient Oriental sword and a leather slingshot. The weapon wounds suggest a brutal struggle, a robbed ring missing, and possible motives tied to a long held grudge or fanaticism.
In New York a magistrate ruled a wife may search her sleeping husband’s pockets and take money she earns. Joseph Corway, arraigned on disorderly conduct, claimed the wife has no right, but the magistrate stated a woman may go through pockets to find money, especially when needed. Corway had just left the workhouse and returned home.
A fragment notes a dog handling liquor in a foyer with two plain clothes men nearby. The garbled text mentions whisky and growl as an odd scene, with unclear context or date.
A dramatic wartime tale recounts Irene Westermann, a daring young woman who fed German agents false plans and passed secrets to entente authorities for four years. Her final arrest attempt in October 1915 failed as she evaded capture and continued to influence German operations.
The text recounts spy intrigues, including Weissmain and Western, a confession, and the capture of a French agent who stole important papers. It notes the spy’s pride in obtaining papers and showing them to a woman keeper, with later loss of the documents after the lodgings were rejected.
Louise KR. Tams of Trotwood bequeaths estate valued at $10,000 to be held in trust for four pet dogs. The caretaker shall be selected by a committee. Afary Lowe Gaddis of Damon is named in connection with the stake, with interest noted by Mrs. Tams.
A compact ad fragment promotes BROMO QUIN laxative tablets with a 30 cent price tag. Mentions gentine bears and Grove branding initials, implying a health product listing in a historical newspaper page. Descriptive details are limited to the product name, price, and a brief branding note.
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