Riches Go D Rescue Erring Son in Family Tragedy
Israel Sassoon, Montreal merchant, recounts his son Ralph's flight with $12,000 of his employer’s, the mother’s death by gas, and his own struggle to save him. The father describes early life, bad influences, and his vow to give Ralph life, while Ralph, now remorseful, contemplates future reform. The case remains under bail with possible suspension of charges.
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York
Israel Sassoon
Egyp
Montreal
Ralph
Bia
Mer
Dix
Finess
Scarna
Giria
Laberty
Iberty
Shadow
Altho
Flirts on a Car Reveal Ex Wife’s Pursuit
In Brooklyn, a man and a woman on an elevated train smiled at each other twice. After disembarking, she sought out Douglas Cruikshank and revealed she is his former wife Elizabeth Day, married in 1906 and abandoned with their baby. A judge ordered Cruikshank to pay her $10 weekly for life.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Douglas Cruikshank
Elizabeth Day
Cruikshank
Ship Claims Record Texas France Trip
The City of Lordsburg cargo ship set a transatlantic record from Texas, completing Houston to Havre, France in 49 days and nine days in port, totaling 20 days sailing each way. The voyage marks a notable achievement in early 20th century maritime travel.
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Houston
Tex
Lordsburg
Texas
Havre
France
Bib Has-Beens Replace Heavy Cigars in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI Dec. A Chamber of Commerce official H H Barnet reports an industry shift as heavy cigars fall out of favor with lighter cigars replacing them. The change accompanies social trends and a rise in whisky consumption, reducing demand for the old brands.
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Cincinnati
H. E. Barnet
Chamber of Commerce
Sounds Like Styles of Our Forefathers
Paris fashion writers report drastic changes in men's attire. Leaders adopt a lighter, full skirted velvet coat with high neck collar and deep white collar and heavy stock, signaling comfort and artistry over traditional frock coats.
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Paris
France
Man drinks acid from cup in Dallas office shock
Expressman L. Scott tasted carbolic acid from the office cup and found Th. B. Beckham, 32, slumped, suffering from carbolic acid poisoning. Beckham, married with a son, had taken the acid but is reportedly likely to recover. In other news, a $100,000 monthly budget was announced for the League of Nations next year.
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Dallas
Tex
Dee
L. Scott
Th. B. Beckham
Beckham
League of Nations
Color schemes for men spark winter fashion rage
Londion reports a rise in interest among men for new color schemes this winter. The trend signals a revival of the dandy style as men focus on clothing choices and personal presentation.
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Londion
Health Certificates Marriage Safeguard
NEWCASTLE Eng Dec 1 The dean of Lincoln expressed himself in favor of legislation to compel all applicants for marriage licenses to present health certificates issued by public health authorities, with penalties for false statements and exemptions for certain cases outlined by the proposed measure.
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Newcastle
Eng
Lincoln
Annie Jones Burglarizes Piano in Nickel Payment Case
In Dallas Annie Jones pays a board bill with nickels, landlord calls copa, police discover she burglarized an automatic piano. The tale blends mischief with social commentary as health certificates and morality themes surface in the background.
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Dallas
Tex
Dee
Annie Jones
Annie
Diamond rush eases unemployment in Pretoria district
Johannesburg December one diamond rush to the new diggings in the Pretoria district has somewhat relieved local unemployment concerns as workers flock to the sites.
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Johannesburg
B. A
Pretoria
Bellingham Population Claim Sparks Directory Debate
A reader cites the 1920.21 directory of Bellingham and Whatcom County, published by It. L. Polk & Co, asserting the town’s population is 96,837 rather than 36,837. The discrepancy prompts discussion of local demographic records and authoritative sources.
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Bellingham
Whatcom County
It. L. Polk & Co
Janitors Make Big Money on the Side
Courthouse janitors stash cash by moonlighting in cotton fields. They tidy the building in the morning then drive to the fields at noon and work until nightfall. They earn 100 dollars monthly from janitorial work and six dollars per day picking cotton. The article notes the new regular army division will comprise 18,000 men.
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Dallab
Dee 1
Regular Army Division
United States
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