The Coral Necklace Heist and a Lovers’ Quiet Resolve
A pair of highwaymen raid the Brunelle home taking jewelry including a coral necklace. Ned Powers traces the thief Black Donald to recover the necklace and earns Miss Brunelle’s affection, ending with an engagement and a lighthearted confession.
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Black Donald
Ione
Walt
Burt
Ned Powers
Fellows
Miss Brunelle
Brunelle
New Mexico
Mr. Powers
Brunello
Lone
Ned
Tone
Jane
Jons
Why Mother Sings to Baby
Psychologists explain that mothers sing to lull babies not only for sleep but as a primeval call of feminine nature. Savage, and even Zuni women, croon at night or while planting seeds, reflecting a believed link between a woman's voice and growth.
Paris Green Vanishes From U S Markets
Paris green once the potato bug’s deadliest foe is no longer obtainable in the United States. Extinction was gradual leaving less than 100 pounds nationwide and sellers ask 21 to 60 cents per pound depending on quantity. Urgent inquiries come from Louisville and other cities.
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America
Louisville
Trunk Reveals Murder Mystery in Philadelphia Case
A workman uncovered a hidden trunk with a partly destroyed body identified as Daniel J. McNichol, a leather boss missing since March 30, 1914. Foreman Edward J. Kelley, accused of killing him after a loan dispute, confessed readiness to surrender but claims McNichol is alive.
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Philadelphia
Daniel J. McNichol
McNichol
Edward J. Kelley
Kelley
Leather Company
Woman With Broom Routs The Robbers In Bronx Hall
New York report says Mrs. Anthony Cunone armed with a broom confronted three men attacking her husband at their East 136th Street apartment. The trio fled after a brief clash. Mr. Cunone lost two teeth and one assailant was later arrested after being identified by the victim. Detectives say the robbers aimed to hold up the real estate owner.
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Zekiel
Domo
Brunello
Brunelle
Yekiel
Judge Brunelle
Old Zekel
Pretty Iane
Black Donald
New Mexico
Zekie
Jane
Ione Brunelle
Walt Afton
Stuart Willis
Ned Powers
Law
Asa Turdy
Walt
New York
Anthony Ciunono
Bronx
East 136Th Street
Cunone
Boys Form Thieves Club In New Jersey Town
Two boys aged nine and ten were arrested in Orange for shoplifting from Henry F. Schmidt's at 200 Main street. The case revealed a West Orange group called the Crooks Athletic Club or the Terrible Fifty-Eight aimed at petty theft. George Durr and John McNerney were paroled to Juvenile Court on larceny charges.
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Orange
N. J
West Orange
Fined for Sleeping in Station in Boston
George White of no fixed address awaited in North Station Boston when Judge Burke fined him 10 dollars in municipal court for sleeping while standing. He admitted dozing in the station and said his posture drew a large crowd.
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Boston
George
White
Burke
Chief Wins Goose but Faces Possible Dismissal
West Berwick Virginia Chief of Police George W. Shiker won a goose at a party but drew a suspicious pension from Chief Burgess C. W. Freas. He is charged with allowing gambling and supporting gambling by participation.
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West Berwick
George W. Shiker
Burgess C. W. Freas
Murder at Tropico as Tombstone Row Dispute Sparks Death
In Tropico California a quarrel over a tombstone shop on a residence street led to the murder of B W Richardson a millionaire vice president of the First National Bank of Tropico by real estate man Thomas Mizer. Deputy City Marshal Fairfield on a motorcycle witnessed the killing suspecting a staged moving picture.
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Tropico
Cal
B .W. Richardson
First National Bank of
Thomas Mizer
Mizer
Fairfield
Half of Western College Women Marry Since 1856
A college bulletin reports about 434 of 960 Western College for Women graduates have married since 1856. The 1915 class is included. among other outcomes 297 became teachers, two lawyers, six librarians, six physicians, and one college president. Current student body is 264 women including 29 from Illinois.
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Oxford
Western College For
Ilinois
Lordly Tip Sparked Hotel Lenox Mixup
Mrs. Dudley JL Page, wife of a candy maker, left a $1000 tip on a hotel tray after lunch at the Lenox. A waiter returned the bill asking if it was a $10 note, and she swapped it for a proper ten.
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Boston
Dudley JL. Page
Lenox
Morse
Husband's Laugh Costs $1000 in Court
In St Louis Frank Bielicky on trial for wife abandonment laughed as his wife fainted and fell by a stove in court. He was fined $1000 and sentenced to a year in prison.
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St. Louis
Frank Bielicky
Bielicky
Two Englishmen meet aboard as crossing ends
Martin Littleton recalls two English travelers who shared a stateroom and table but spoke little. On New York’s approach one man breaks the silence with a casual greeting asking if the other is going over, triggering a brief, pause filled exchange.
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Martin Littleton
Europe
New York
A Difference Over a Fur Coat Spouse Dispute
Mrs Holdtite complains her husband grew angry when she asked for a new fur coat. Mrs Nokoyne says her husband was different and stayed silent. The exchange ends with no coat obtained.
Veranda exchange over Florida trip and rheumatism cure
In a conversational vignette Mrs. Chase travels to Florida seeking relief from rheumatism. Dickson notes she brings her three daughters along, and Wickson jokes that she wants to rid herself of them as well.
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Dickson
Mrs. Chase
Florida
Wickson
Carried Away. A Cyclone Touches a Small Western Town
Dialogue describes a rough western trip with frost except one place. As the travelers depart, the town is left in upheaval. A second remark attributes rheumatism to a sudden storm rather than illness.
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yYes
No Lack of Eye Openers
A humorous exchange about late night wakeups as a married couple jokes about eye opening drinks. The husband quips that the baby at 2 am provides all the eye openers needed, highlighting the newborn's impact on sleep and routines.
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Newpop
The Direct Route
A tale notes a woman spurning a marriage proposal then wed a wealthy uncle after discovering the suitor’s dependence on a rich benefactor. The sequence underscores a decisive motive shift and social intrigue in a family inheritance plot.
Engagement Ring Battle Ends With Ring Victory
Victor speaks of a harsh struggle with Marion over love before she accepts him. Harold checks on Marion who remains “in the ring” and engaged.
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Victor
Marion
Harold
Max-Jones Known For Sleepy Brisk Mind
The speaker praises Max Jones as the most wide awake man, noting that his alertness comes from insomnia rather than enterprise. Dax expresses surprise, and the exchange highlights the ironic twist that wakefulness comes from restlessness.
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Max—Jones
Dax
Max
So Kind of Her Phoebe and Phyllis Exchange Teasing
Dialogue captures a light flirtation as Phoebe asks about age while Phyllis denies revealing it. The exchange highlights playful banter and secrecy in a social moment.
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Phoebe
Fred
Phyllis
Disturbance Trial in Louisiana Church Case
A young colored man stands before a police judge in a Louisiana city charged with disturbing public worship. Witnesses described invading a colored church during services, shouting loudly, driving the pastor from the pulpit and striking a devout member. A local colored lawyer notes the testimony of a visibly injured woman as the principal disturbee.
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Louisiana
He Knew Her and the Elopement Bluff
Katharine and Kidder eloped while her father pursued in a car feeling it was a ruse to test her resolve. The father denies wanting to stop the marriage and used a bluff to drive the union.
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Katharine
Kidder
On the Lips Too Carry Jack Hugger Rivalry
Estelle repeats gossip calling Carry a great kisser while Carry asserts direct knowledge from him in a terse tabloid rumor exchange.
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Jack Hugger
Estelle
Photograph Like Mrs Dunn Pays Debts
A grocer notes a photo of Mrs Dunn resembles her, while the photographer admits she has not yet paid. The exchange highlights a debtor photo likeness in a humorous tone.
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Mr. Shortweight
Mrs. Dunn
Pilot of airship seeks gasoline on roof
A stranger in a theatrical scene declares he is the airship pilot resting on the roof and asks the owner to spare gasoline, questioning if he is a burglar. The exchange reveals an unusual rooftop visit and a request for fuel.
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Parker
Good Guess on Josh and the Stage
A conversation hints at judging a performer by gait rather than prior stage experience. One speaker notes the actor Josh walks with very short steps, likening it to how close railroad ties are set. The exchange weighs intuition against observation.
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Josh
Sounds of a Farmyard Rooster Fight Provokes Curious Talk
A farmer recalls a fight between two game roosters. Josh notes Old Red Nose showed interest. The tale ends with the farmer saying nothing remained but two cocktails after the bout.
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Josh
Old Red Nose
Not an Idea at All in This Banter
Dialogue shows Lord de Busted and Miss Caustique debating ownership of an idea. He insists the thought is his. She counters that it is not truly an idea, implying it is not original.
Sense of Ownership Sparks Bridge Tale
A brief dialogue shows Mr. Swift questioning Mr. Smith about a hat worn by Mrs. Tanks. Mr. Smith explains a sense of ownership, then recalls his wife losing $18 at bridge at the Tanks’ house yesterday afternoon.
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Mr. Swift
Balloon ascent warning hides risk in descent
Quotation highlights a daredevil balloon ride with a witty note that the danger lies not in rising but in the descent, reflecting a mix of bravado and caution.
Tangled remarks spark debate over misquoted lines
A newspaper feature quotes a public figure saying a controversial line about race and appearance, prompting discussion about intent and context. The exchange hints at broader tensions in the community and calls for careful reporting.
No Mothers In Law Joke Sparks Marital Skepticism
A light exchange questions the odds of a couple's happiness as Wilkins argues that the union will endure despite parental anger since the families refuse to visit. The remark hints at tension around a marriage and family estrangement.
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Wilkins
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