Common Law Son Sues Under Will in Arkansas Case
Benton Ark special James A Brown a day laborer age 26 and a son by common law marriage of the late James A Brown millman sues T J and W H Brown his elder half brothers for accounting of his father's estate valued at about 260000 He claims since age eight he has been denied half the estate and the will making him heir is on file The case alleges he was kept ignorant of the will and that his guardians and guardianship were used to defraud him The estate includes 2000 acres river lands 400 acres accretion and 25000 annual revenue with timber valued at 10000 The suit seeks about 100000 and an accounting 1894 1912 and asserts fraud by defendants through forged court representations Oscar H Winn attorney for James A Brown."
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Benton
Ark
James A. Brown
Millman
Hag
T. J
W. H. Brown
Brown
TF. J. Brown
Arkansas
Woodson
Arkinens
James
Mary Mayden
T. J. Brown
J. A. Brown
J. Brown
Tww Brown
W. Hi. J Brown
Oscar H. Winn
Little Rock
James A.brown
Dream of freshman exam haunts university president
A Wichita university president trembles after a nightmare about failing the freshman examination for admission. His wife notices his distressed state as he reveals the fear that he slept poorly and feels ill, while the scene hints at pressure and anxiety within the administration.
Postum Narration Highlights Coffee Health Tradeoff
A Michigan woman details health improvements after switching from coffee to Postum for her husband who suffered heart palpitations and bladder issues. She notes stomach relief in two weeks, healthier children, and a guest commenting on Postum’s flavor after long boiling.
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Br Poattn Co
Battie Creek
Mich
Leck
Petition Barrel Prank Hits Washington
Minnesota Rep Steenerson stormed into Senator Chipp’s office seeking a petition against Canadian reciprocity. A barrel labeled as apples proved to be a bundle of signatures collected for Gripp’s admirer, stamped with petitions bound for Washington.
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New York
Washington
Steenerson
Minnesota
Chipp
Minne Bote
Gripp
Freedom Hidden in a Pie and a jail escape
John Hanley escaped from the county jail after being captured for breaking into a country home. He allegedly sawed through multiple bars using a saw hidden in a pie brought by a confederate. A guardsman animal was quieted. his partner fled after injuries, being unable to exit through the bars.
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Lebanon
Ohio
John Hanley
The Cannibal King Delights on a Sunlit Isle
The Nashville Banner notes a carefree Cannibal king who lives simply in a warm land. He wears a smiling mask, avoids bills for new clothes, and feasts on tourists visiting his sunny realm.
Carnegie Heroes Awards Distribution Report
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission activity since its operation began April 15 XH shows 582 awards given to wage workers, 92 to students and schoolboys, 8 to business men, 2 to professionals, and 31 to women and girls. The wage earners often face perilous work, reflecting the heroism recognized by the fund.
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Carnegie Heroes
Schenectady
Union-Star
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
The Heart of a Woman In Brussels And London
In Brussels a heiress faces a murdered man and a missing companion while London reveals Luke de Mountford’s fight to prove his innocence. Louisa Harris weighs suspicion and love as Lord Radcliffe’s heirship and a forged death certificate shape a tense, dangerous pursuit.
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Phillip de Mountford
London
Hedelitfa
Luke
Phillip
Lord Radcliffe
Lene
Mystery Deepens in Mortuary Chamber Case
Lord Radclyffe is indisposed and Jaurke takes lead in arranging the inquiry into the murdered man's fate. Philip de Mountford rests in the mortuary chamber as the investigation unfolds.
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Lord Radclyffe
Jaurke
Atate
Philip de Mountford
Not All About It Chapter XIX Scene With Sir Thomas Ryder
Colonel Harris calls on Sir Thomas Ryder at Langham to discuss his daughter's fate. The two men, dressed in Victorian attire, exchange formalities and sit in near silence as they weigh fears about misery and future. Sir Thomas is depicted as sharp and tireless, the right man for the job, while Harris shows concern beneath a sturdy exterior. Continued next week.
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Louisa Harris
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Times
Philip de Blountford
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Ata
Louisa
Penn
Radclyffe
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Lord Radclyffe
Lady Ducies' Hall
Harris
Lilith
Lou
Ryder
Criminal’ Investigation Department
Tye
Cowldiat
Lea
Jie
Grosvenor Square
Anasie
Sir Thomas Ryder
Sir Thomas
Sathy
Ieee Ae
Vitor
Colonel Harrion
Thamas
Chhair
Hut
Wes
Gdavian
Thomas Slee
Thomas
Plea for Reputation in National Meat Inquiry
The Philadelphia Record argues against premature public destruction of reputation for Philadelphia meat packers based on a congressional informant. It warns investigations may punish firms before guilt is proven and urges discretion to hear both sides before judging the industry.
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Philadelphia Record
Philadelphia
Washington
Cor Wen
Amloa Ean
Chicago Fire Fans and the Rise of the Motor Car
Chicago witnesses the passing of the tire fan as motor cars arrive. The traditional riders on bicycles and foot are displaced by cars, causing delays at fires. Chief Seyferlich notes only car owners can reach scenes promptly, ending the era of the tire fan.
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Chicago
Therihi
Charles Seyferlich
A Judge Indeed
A Washington Star item recounts William Jennings Bryan joking about social titles and asks how a man earns a title. The tale mentions a general who acquired a title through neither inheritance nor service and a judge who quips he is a judge of horses racing.
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Washington Star
William Jennings Bryan
Careel
Cal. Brown
Benermiller
Hymn Translation Sells in Paris Streets
Over 60 000 copies of the French translation of the hymn Nearer My God to Thee have reportedly been sold in Paris. The poem-like spread reflects broad public interest as clergy and parishioners exchange the religious tune in public spaces and churches.
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Paris
Menace in Spitting, Health Board Warns Public
The North Carolina state board of health cites that 95 percent of consumption cases stem from careless spitting coughing and sneezing. Spit carries deadly disease germs, especially tuberculosis. Droplets travel 25 to 140 feet in quiet rooms and can be inhaled or settle on food and clothing. Public safety hinges on avoiding this risky behavior.
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North Carolina State Board of Health
Snappy Age Involves Quick Wedding Decision
A young man tells an old man he met his daughter and wants to marry next Friday at 3 30. The old man checks a card index and adjusts the time to 4 30, saying he will attend the wedding. The exchange ends with a brisk, decisive note.
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Fifth Avenue
Eibel
Pitigburg Post
Woman's Municipal League leader discusses cleaner streets
Mrs Edward R Hewitt president of the Woman's Municipal league speaks in New York about a movement for cleaner streets. She urges trust in women's influence and adds a pointed epigram about wires steadying a ladder to success. The piece also notes a whimsical whale remark about a man ready to jump down a throat.
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Edward R. Hewitt
Woman's Municipal League
New York
Murine Eye Remedy Ad Promotes Product And Banter
An old advertorial piece markets Murine Eye Remedy with archaic spelling in a Chicago firm’s packaging. It touts relief for watery eyes and irritated eyelids. The text blends product claims with unrelated editorial-like lines about parenting and social observations.
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Tirugeisigate
Ae Per Borie Marine Eye Salve
Marine Eye Remady Cc
Chicago
Open Secret News From The Jury Room And Advertisements
A citizen who recently served on a jury recounts a verdict of unanimous acquittal on the first ballot and deflects a follow up on his stance as a sacred jury room secret. Also advertised are Paxtine Antiseptic for eyes and a soothing strap remedy for teething pains and infant ailments.
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