Engagement Between Miss McCormick and Mr. Oser Puts Family in Excitement
The engagement of Miss Mathilde McCormick, 16, daughter of Dr. McCormick, and Max Oser of Switzerland drew family and public chatter. Discrepancies on Mr. Oser’s age were noted as cables from abroad placed him at 48, while friends say he is 40. Colby and others discuss Swiss marriage norms and consent rules as the couple faces a possible 18 or 21-year-old threshold.
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Mathilde Mick
Dr. McCormick
National Harvester Conpany
Max Oser
Switzerland
Cyrus Hall McCormick
McCormick
Oser
A McCormick
Miss McCormick
Colby
Jimols
John D. Rockefeller
Brugy
Osser
Murmick
Mr. Brugy
Olde tale of age, engagement, and Swiss noble ties
Friends of the McCormicks recount a complex web around Mia Mathilde and a proposed engagement to Rockefeller kin. They describe a riding-master income, noble German lineage, and Sebastian Oser’s years in America, with hints of a substantial fortune returning to Switzerland.
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Tae Til Counin
McCormicks
MrCormick
Rockefellay
Mia Mathilde
Bir
Rockefeller Agnet
Oser
Zurich
Reagy
Brugeifere
Max Oner
Max Avon der Muebl
Ugy
Count von der Muetl
Sebastian Cheer
Sebastian
Switzerland
America
Sebastian Oser
Brugy
Sebastian Wer
Ras
Sitzerlag
Oger
Five Shot In Courthouse in Ardmore Oklahoma
A chaotic shootout erupted in the county attorney’s office at Ardmore’s courthouse injuring Deputy Sheriffs Cowles FB Short and Whiteson and former deputy Bulrew and others. The incident occurred during a meeting of the county commissioners to appoint a sheriff, with multiple shots fired as officers collided and people sought to intervene. Bystanderstates indicate several injuries including a leg wound and arm injuries while the extent of others remained undetermined.
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Oklahoma County Attorney’s Office
Ardouore
Okla
Fetey
Butt Burlew
Bill Whitesom
Cowles
Robert Short
Juliet E . Jird
Thor
Sherif
London
J. Martin
Owles
Bud Bailew
Tellu
Bailew
Whiteson
Draken Glans
Buleren
Bock Garrett
Seek Conference With Soft Coal Operators
Indianapolis February 21 The strike referendum vote by United Mine Workers officials likely will not occur before March 1 as wage policy was set at the union's special convention. The plan includes a six hour workday and five day week, amid discontent among delegates. Leaders also prepared to meet Central Competitive field coal operators and to confer with railroad unions in Chicago on a possible two million worker alliance against wage reductions. John L Lewis announced undecided timing for the joint wage talks and named representatives to join the top officers.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Coad
United Mine Workers of America
Overals
John L Lewis
Chicago
Mr. Lewis
W. D. Vanhorn
Terre Haute
N. J. Yerry
Hazleton
A R Watkilns
Yorkville
Ohio
Minéra
Pillip Murray
William Green
Brooklyn Girl Accused in Brother Shooting Quarrel
Lena Rugso an 18 year old girl in Brooklyn was arrested charged with shooting her 20 year old brother Alfonso in their home during a quarrel over a young man visiting. Alfonso was wounded with two bullets and the police said five shots were fired. The father supported Lena and her brother allegedly started beating their father before the incident.
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Brooklyn
Surfor
New York
Lena Rugso
Alfonso
All the News While It Is News in News
The phrase reflects a newspaper tradition of presenting current events in compact form. It evokes the bite sized local coverage typical of early 20th century papers and suggests a lively approach to reporting daily happenings.
Shown in Black and Tan All Well Made and Satisfactory
A concise appraisal notes that items described as shown in Black and Tan are well made and generally satisfactory with no major defects or complaints observed. The assessment emphasizes quality and overall approval.
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Paris
Porto Rico
Philippines
Vici
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