The Visionary Loom of Timperley Wakes
In the village of Timperley the plot thickens as Manuel Steinhardt's feud escalates with Birley while Lacroix's remains lie beneath a wall. The narrator plans to expose the killer using a staged magic lantern scene at the Timperley Wakes, enlisting Fraulein Haas and Mrs. Freeman to craft the pivotal slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birley
Fraulein Haas
Lacroix
Jericho
Steinhardt
Jaich
Fraulein Haass
Molochi
Freeman
Unclear China War Memoir Bit Ends in Humorous Quip
A colonel recalls strange beliefs about falling into water in China. He narrates nearly drowning, twelve boatmen ignoring a rescue, and a boatman claiming fate dictates punishment. After a scuffle he notes the irony that saving oneself may prompt a revenge spree, then ends with a stop for dry clothes.
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China
Bosa
Thad
Cigarette Brands Count and Tobacco Varieties
The article notes 1.5 to 2 million cigarette brands in the country and argues the average smoker believes each brand represents a different tobacco. It states that around 150 distinct tobaccos can be sourced and even experts sometimes cannot distinguish them.
Pulse and Prank Misread in Tid Bits Humorous Sketch
A physician jokes about reading a woman's thoughts by her pulse as a witty exchange unfolds with a patient. The scene, from Tid Bits, plays on misperceived insight and light flirtation in a lighthearted stock comment.
Cholly-JT Calls On Miss Pompadour Clerk
Cholly-JT called on the pretty Miss Pompadour who clerks at the ribbon counter at Sellall and Whooper's department store last night. George asked after her, but she sent word the call was just a casual social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholly
Miss Pompadour
Sellall & Whooper's
George
Jnl
Edith and Ferdy Clash Over Namesake Horse
In this brief comic exchange from Puck, Edith learns a horse Papa named for her is considered worthless. Papa declares he will shoot the animal, while Ferdy notes Edith was unaware of the naming until the decision to shoot was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Papa
Ferdy
Wes
Puck
Mother Dressed To Please Visitor Says Indianapolis News
A brief exchange shows Mamma dressing to please a guest. She jokes that she dressed to spare her companion from boredom, highlighting polite social ritual in a city newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Engagement Proposed Amid Growing Acquaintance
A Chicago Record-Herald fragment shows two characters discussing an engagement. The dialogue hints at future commitment once the pair becomes better acquainted, with a conditional note to break it off if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
A Girl's Birthday Book Found at Yonkers Store
A reader recalls spotting a copy of a book titled A Girl's Birthday in a local Yonkers bookstore this morning. The observer notes the price tag suggesting a markdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimsonbeak
Yonkers Statesman
Inventive Cinematograph Aids Blind Use
Dr. Duesand a French physician devised a film device for the blind. A tin cheeta carries successive stages of the picture and revolves rapidly between the fingers of the viewer, enabling tactile experience of moving images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duesand
Marble exporters form trust to set prices for vast U. S. purchases
The Carrara marble exporters have formed a trust that will influence the price of more than three quarters of a million dollars worth of monumental marble the United States buys from Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cuba
Week's Happenings Review From Early 1900s
A roundup of events covers Cuba annexation talk and a Western trip for the president, deadly Central Michigan storm losses, Nan Ning bombardment, irrigation bill passage, Cape Colony snow, heavy rail drift, and coal miner strike plans. Also notes trials, lynchings, fires, ship and cable bills, storms, and labor unrest worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Notable Crime and War Era Figures Mentioned in Briefs
Italy reports 2740 annual murders, Russia 2400, Spain 1600. Norway uses under 1 percent of land for grain fields. India orders return of ammunition with doom tam bullets. Italian government plans a new secret explosive for a cannon in garrison artillery and coast defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Convicts Tracy and Merrill Cross into Washington
Tracy and Merrill, fugitives from the Salem penitentiary, crossed the Columbia near Fisher's Landing and moved into Clark County Washington near Fourth Plain with a new posse and three Portland detectives on their trail. They are armed with 3080 rifles and ample ammo, and authorities vow to capture or kill them.
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Vancouver
Wash
Tracy and Merrill
Clackamas County
Aordas Multnomah
Clackamas
Fisher's Landing
Columbia
Salem
Fourth Plain
Clark County
Washington
Barlow
Underwood Captured After Infant Murder Suspect Tracked
South Bend Washington June 16 Paul Underwood accused of murdering his three weeks old baby was captured near here at 6 50 am by Deputy Sheriff Markham W 8 Kind red and G L Houk. He surrendered when challenged after being spotted in tall grass near a hill above Cedar River. He is in custody of Sheriff Roney and later placed in the jail. He says his wife helped but the child was dead before being thrown into the water.
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South Bend
Wash
Paul Underwood
Markham
Kindred
G. L. Houk
Cudihee
Underwood
Cedar River
Roney
Dewey to Return to Sea With Major Fleet Command
Washington reports Admiral Dewey will command the largest U S fleet since the Civil War era. The North Atlantic and Atlantic squadrons will assemble near Culebra in December for winter maneuvers with Moody in attendance. The plan includes Dewey’s summer movements to observe naval and army actions near New York.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
United States
Moody
Adiial Dewey
New York City
Senator Hale
Senate Naval Committee
Representative Foss
House Naval Committee
Mandy
Streetcar Boycott Brings Deputies in Franklin and Oil City
Franklin Pennsylvania June 17 deputies sworn by Sheriff McCalluam after a streetcar boycott linked to the Wanango Power company dispute. Motormen and conductors faced hoots as crowds lined tracks and urged patrons to stay away, leaving few riders on the line.
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Franklin
Wanango Power Company
Oil City
McCalluam
Secretary Hay and Belgian Minister Ratify new Extradition Treaty
Secretary Hay and Belgian minister Aaron Moncheur exchange final ratifications of a Belgian extradition treaty. The accord adds larceny kidnapping and obtaining money under false pretenses to extraditable offenses and follows modern lines with countries already under older treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Aaron Moncheur
Growth and Developments Across Oregon Industries and Towns
Grants Pass plans a two day celebration on the 4th and 5th. McMinnville college graduates six students. Willamette University issued fourteen diplomas. Southern Oregon state normal school Ashland graduates seven. Bourne banking incoporated with $10,000 capital. Yellow Daisy mining properties sold for $20,000 in Eastern Oregon. The Dalles forms a fruitgrower union for marketing local crops. Oregon teachers institute meets in Eugene June 25 with about 600 expected. Crop prospects look strong for wheat and oats. Oregon City Lumber adds sawmill capacity after upgrades. Timber interest grows in Lane County coast range with landed inquiries. Reform school fire insurers pay $9,032.50 to state. Woodmen of the World to build a hall at Dusty. United Artisans lodge forms at Fall Creek with 18 members. Roseburg to see $15,000 Douglas County Bank building. Josephine fruit crop expected heavy and high quality. Lower Columbia cannery raises prices for over 26 pound fish. Waldo hills farmers pool wool for better prices. A new company to absorb La Grande sugar factory and two Utah plants. Snow Creek four claims sold in Greenhorn district for $65,000 to New York capitalists.
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Josephine County
Columbia River
Waldo Hills
Tongue Defends Irrigation Bill In Congress
In a forceful speech Representative Tongue argues the irrigation bill is constitutional and necessary to dispose of public lands. He cites federal and state court decisions on eminent domain and water rights, noting proceeds may fund irrigation projects and internal improvements. His remarks drew loud applause.
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Washington
Representative Tongue
Ray
New York
Congress
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Tongue
Supreme Court
Coongreas
Portland Markets Rice Wheat and Prices Across Commodities
Wheat prices for Walla Walla bluestem valley and flour grades listed. Barley feed and brewing prices per ton. Potatoes hundreds of weights, butter, cheese, poultry, mutton, hogs and veal prices. Wool and mohair values given. Also a curious note on life expectancy and seed potato sprouting methods with sulfur smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Valley
Graham
Oregon
Hope
Wool—Valley
Posse Gives Up After Elusive Pair Slip Pursuit
Tracy and Merrill vanished Thursday after evading a large group of pursuers. Sheriff Dorbin and Cooke abandoned the search at Graves ranch and Barlow, deciding further pursuit was futile as rumors spread. Militia retired, bloodhounds and deputies returned to Salem while Cooke headed for Oregon City.
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Barlow
Tracy
Merrill
Graves’ Ranch
Sheriffa Dorbin
Cooke
Dorbin
Salem
Oregon City
Reward Increased for Capture of Tracy and Merrill
Salem reports a raised reward of 3000 dollars for the capture of Tracy and Merrill dead or alive, with 1500 dollars for either man. A 500 dollar reward for information on those who supplied rifles and ammo remains. Charles Ferrell of Reno adds 100 dollars for Tracy’s capture dead or alive.
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Salem
Tracy and Merrill
Charles Ferrell
Reno
Nev
Frank B. Ferrell
Tracy
Ferrel
Navy issues list of Weert Indian campaign medals
The navy department completes its medal list totaling about 800 officers and 6,000 enlisted men. The Santiago Bay engagement accounts for the largest share, with Admiral Schley and fleet officers slated for medals and the Samp son family to receive the deceased admiral’s award.
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Washington
Navy Department
Santiago Bay
Admiral Schley
Sampson
Teamsters Rally as Swift Discharges 71 Drivers
Chicago June 16. The likelihood of another stockyard strike rose after Swift and Co discharged 71 union drivers. No reason was given and the firm’s action aggravated teamsters ill feeling. No agreement talks were held.
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Chicago
Swift & Co
Teameters
Packers
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Herr Stenhardt
Maclaren Cobban
Manuel
Pif
Reckles
Unwin
Louise
Mr. Lacroix
London
Jacques
Basel
Fraulein Hans
Fraulein
Fraulein Haae
Mise Lacroix
Mra. Freeman
Hamlet
Timperley
Ahend
Cinematograph
Elkins
Nan Ning
Senate
Cape Colony
Colonel Lynch
South Africa
England
Alexander City
Alabama
James J. Lynch
J. W. Bramwood
International Typographical Union
House
St. Lonia
Edward
Whitelaw Reid
Illinois
Anthracite
West Virginia
Iowa
W. P. Hepburn
Charlotte
N. C
Jessie Morrison
Fldorado
Kan
Tracy and
Oregon Penitentiary
Manila
Palma
Clay
Becker
Minnesota
Kanaas
Mosho
Cot
Italy
Russia
Spain
Norway
News OF the
Commonwealth
Grants Pass
The
McMinnville College
Willamette University At
Southern Oregon State Normal School
Ashland
Bourne
Yellow Daisy
Spokane HN
Dalles
State Teachers’ Institute
Eugene Jone 25
Oregon City Lumber Company
Willamette
Coast Range
Lane County
Reform School
Woodmen of the World
Dusty
Benton County
United Artisans
Fall Creek
Roseburg
Douglas County Bank
la Grande
Utah
Snow Creek Group
Greenhorn
New York Capitalists
Portland Markets
Posse
Merril
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