Postmaster Pie Maker of Pilot Rock Tarnished by Expanding Duties
In Pilot Rock Oregon local lore recounts Mary Colbere the flemaker’s daughter who aspires to be postmaster’s daughter. Henry, courting attention from townsfolk, becomes Pie maker and postmaster without proper reports, triggering an inspector. A Washington clerk intervenes as the case unfolds with a potential federal prosecution for missteps and red tape entanglement.
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Ing
Mary Colbere
Henry
Mary
Washington
Denrock
Chicago
United States
Postmaster in Denrock Jailed Over Pie Fame
Henry Collety, famed Denrock pie maker and postmaster, is jailed on federal charges of embezzling 136 dollars from Uncle Sam. He runs a restaurant in town and his culinary reputation led to the arrest, with his daughter entering high school amid the scandal.
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Chicago
Denrock
Sam
Henry
Henne
Keppel Returns to England After Edward VII death
London reports Mrs. George Keppel, once King Edward VII’s favorite, has returned from a Europe tour. Her hair is now white and her demeanor quiet, signaling a shift from high society visibility to possible seclusion in a French chateau. Post office savings banks were opened across Britain on September 16, 1861.
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Mies
Keppel
England
Edward VII
London
George Keppel
Edward
Europe
God
Agan
Great Britain
Ringling Brothers at Walla Walla World’s Greatest Show
Announced for Monday in Walla Walla, the Ringling Brothers world’s greatest show promises thrilling acts under twelve acres of canvas. Performers include Prof. Emory’s elephant troupe, Shuman horses, English somersaulting acts, French aerialists, Gypsy riders, and a long parade of rare feats led by Tiny Tom the smallest elephant.
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Momillan
Ringling Brothers
Wally Wail
Pendleton
Gean
Ringling
Prof
Emory
Schuman
Fierse
Germany
Doe Marve
England
Alex
Crocker
Deberelli
Bmungartin
Donserey
Tratlaw
Childryn
Murape
Asia
Farateh Workshhipe
Livekyoo
Per SH Pend Pesan
Ehaw
Cat Draws Pay From CA Government Building
A silver haired cat named Jim works as a wasteful humorous museum-like catcher in the Federal Building Los Angeles. Jim receives a monthly $9 stipend for keeping the building free of rodent threats and preserving order. Assistant Postmaster Dishman oversees Jim's funds and uses the money to buy various trinkets for the cat.
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Jos Angelesi
Feiersl
Wiele Lane
Dishman
Jim
Uncle Sam
Brownsville youth’s self harm attempt shocks New York crowd
Samuel Morgenstein twenty from Brownsville reportedly fired three shots into his head in an apparent suicide attempt. He was rushed in a dying condition to St. Mary’s Hospital as onlookers reportedly reacted with joy and disbelief at a infant’s birth cited by a friend.
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New York
Samuel Morgenstein
Brownsville
St. Mary's Hospital
Husband shoots at wife and family in Otsego home
Edward Perkey of Otsego attacked his wife at her father's home near Paw Paw and opened fire. He wounded his wife's brother-in-law Wm Smith and Mrs Harney in the right side and arm, then grazed himself. He fled toward Paw Paw for a doctor but was arrested by the sheriff. The couple had grown estranged over his drinking.
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South Haven
Mich
Edward Perkey
Otsego Visice
William Waite
Paw Paw
Borner
On a Tramp Steamer at the Orpheum Fri day program
A ragged romance unfolds aboard a tramp steamer as Jim helps his friend Joe despite jealousy over Meg. Joe’s unrest, Meg’s appeal, and a stolen photograph drive tension while a pioneer family’s prairie tale hints at broader adventure on the voyage.
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Orpheum
Vitagraph
Jim
Joe
Ted Min
Frank
Mane Hood
Jon
Meg
Tnican
Wim
Suile
Pirairie Achooner
Adiecene Hill
Ine
Thanhouser Studio dramatic lineup and child reunion tale
The schedule lists The Cozy for Wednesday and Thursday with Thanhouser feature Thanhouner and a Western drama. Anil three comedies include a top Western with a talented maker. The Court's Decree follows a delicate family tale where a child’s love reconciles drifting parents as a detective uncovers a mother’s ruse and the father agrees to custody, ending in a hopeful reunion. Beautifully colored.
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Aitte Marie
Only the Master Shall Judge Drama
Fragmented montage of western sketches and misadventures. Montana Bill and Jae confront a stranger, a hanging verdict looms, and betrayal themes mix with mistaken killings. Interludes include a vaudeville style cowboy school, a sedate telegram ruse, Groucho Marx parody bits, and a padded cell finale with satirical cruelty.
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Bill
Jae
Thanner
Joe
Sumner
Gisle
Groucho
Paar Groucho
Lanitiac
Maylin
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Joe Royer
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ST. J. Latourelle
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J. W. Taylor
East Oregonian
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Milton W. Lusk
Jesse Lasky
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Beatrice Mackenzie
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