Man's hidden ledger reveals embezzlement scheme at Lipton Tea
Charles E. Brierley, an employee and Lipton Tea Company auditor, confessed in Chicago to thefts totaling between 70 000 and 100 000 dollars over two years. He wrote in his "hell-book" that money funded flowers, candy, and luxuries for his wife, whom he absolved of blame.
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Chicago
Charles B. Brierley
Little
Black Ledger
Charles E. Brierley
Thomas Lipton
Coat Husband
State's Attorney’s
Liptor Tea Company
Employers’ Assurance Liability Company
Brierley
Wrightwood Avenue
Ayetly
Lipton Tea Company
Lipton
Reward for Well Doing in Martin's Ferry Police Action
Peter Reddy, a Martin's Ferry Ohio police officer, will receive a 15 cent reward for recovering an automobile stolen by two navy deserters captured locally. The Steubenville owner of the car failed to thank the department or pay phone charges, leaving a 84 cent bill. the owner sent a dollar, so the city will present the 15 cent change to the officer.
Desert Manna Appears After Joppa Warehouse Destruction
A hurricane wrecked a warehouse in Joppa near Jerusalem and carried hard bread into the desert. Nomadic tribes and their livestock were saved when the bread, described as manna from the skies, was found amid the devastation.
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Joppa
Jerusalem
Neighbor’s Telephonic Rehearsal Sparks Curious Exchange
In a quiet building, Mrs Gabbleigh from the adjoining apartment continues a live telephone conversation. The guest explains the sound is not a rehearsal but spontaneous speech, prompting light amusement among residents.
Courtroom Realism Cited in Play Scene
The court scene in the play is praised for realism. Spectators are described as professional and drafted from a local breach of promise suit trial.
Old Cakes and Mistletoe Jokes Thaw at Bakery
A young man teases a baker about age of cakes while the baker defends, claiming long baking history. The exchange turns playful with Christmas mistletoe humor, noting sister’s expectation and a festive setup.
Gasoline Grease Stain Reversal Ambiguity Noted
The excerpt critiques gasoline used for grease removal, noting a shift from effective cleansing to leaving stains. It comments on odor and the inconsistency of its performance, implying a change in quality or method.
Grammar Gripes at the Cafe
An impatient patron asks how long for his beans while a courteous waitress tells him a few minutes. He retorts that he could study grammar rules in that time, prompting a sly exchange about language and patience.
Prostrated Patient Recovers After Doctor Visit
The dialogue recalls a patient answering a doctor's question about a prescription. The patient confirms improvement after being bedridden for a week. Pine is mentioned as a possible exclamation or nickname in the exchange.
Courtroom Doors Built Open to Conviction
The quotation hints at a liberal standard for courtroom doors as metaphor for openness. A child asks why the doors are meant to be open to conviction, and a woman named Katie is teased about being timid or quiet.
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Katie
Lost gloves spark shopper dispute over two year guarantee
A customer challenges a store about a glove purchase claiming the salesman promised two years durability. The dialogue shows the clerk acknowledging the claim with a brief yes, while the shopper reports the gloves are now missing.
Quip on Rising Prices at Local Drugstores
A brief exchange notes rising costs and the humor of chasing a rosy image. The line about asking price at a drug store frames the humor in a period voice.
No Time to Waste Gate Notice Echoed in jest
A witty London Tit-Bits exchange mocks a sign forbidding entry except for business, with Jack and Molly bantering at a gate. The humorous tag highlights social humor and flirtatious wordplay.
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Jack
Molly
London
Dressing as measure of a man in crowded street car
Vera asserts attire reveals character while Jack challenges the idea. The exchange implies social judgments based on appearance in urban transit.
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Jack
Vera
The Dream Fragment on Race and Unity
A dream scene contrasts unity and division with phrases about one God one country and one tongue. It features a classroom line about babies belonging to one race and questions about meaning and acceptance, ending with a playful jab at an imagined marriage proposal.
A Time Waster in a Puzzling Exchange
The fragment hints at a person who speaks little yet takes long to respond in a quoted exchange. The dialogue contrasts brevity with the time needed to answer, suggesting a witty back-and-forth about communication style.
Engagement Ring Lights a Romeo’s Plan in Village Scene
Lee fumbles a marriage proposal aided by friends as he attempts a romantic bow. Betty responds with affection, violet and pansy tokens, and a surprise note from Harry reveals a wedding ring and engagement plan. The trio navigates romance, humor, and practical bets on the outcome.
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Lee
Thane
Harry
Debating Shakespeare’s Authorship Sparks Quiet Banter
Mr Stormington Barnes quips that Shakespeare lacked scenery and a press agent, arguing against any lingering doubt about the author of the plays. The exchange suggests a light, historical debate tone without naming additional evidence or figures.
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Shakespeare
Stormington Barnes
Palm Trees Provide Food Timber Fuel And Fiber
Palm trees supply food and timber and provide fuel rope fiber and sometimes material for clothing. The passage notes diverse uses of palm trees across resources and applications.
Elevator boy hangs in air after shaft incident in Ottawa
In the Armory block Ottawa Saturday afternoon seventeen year old elevator boy Arthur Goeppel became wedged between the second floor and the elevator roof. Druggist A M Corbus boosted into the cage and released him lifting the lever. Both bones in the right ankle were broken and the fracture reduced at Ryburn hospital.
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Ottawa
Arthur Goeppel
Young Goeppel
Dr. Jamieson
Sheriff catches thief at Ladd in Wednesday arrest
Charles Stuttle, who broke into the Steritt home and stole clothes and other apparel, was caught at Ladd Wednesday night by Sheriff Spaulding. The man had disposed of the property for 2, but confessed when confronted by the officer.
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Charles Stuttle
Steritt
Ladd
Spaulding
For Sale Rich 80 Acre Illinois Farm
For sale a rich 80 acre Illinois farm that grows corn oats wheat clover and timothy all in cultivation. Well improved fenced and cross fenced good roof water and fruit for family use two miles from town on R F D. Price 6000 3000 cash balance terms to suit Call or write L M Merill Wayne City Illinois
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L. M. Merill
Wayne City
Ill
Brothers Jailed in Ottawa for Abdominal Attack on Hobnick
Andrew Gralira and Lewis Gralira of Oglesby were bound over to the grand jury under $5,000 bonds after attacking Frank Hobnick last Monday night. Hobnick, a pat ent at St. Mary’s Hospital in La Salle, said the assault was unprovoked.
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Andrew Gralira
Lewis Gralira
Oglesby
Frank Hobnick
Ottawa
Grand Jury
Hobnick
St. Mary's Hospital
la Salle
Tallest Spire Record At Norwich Cathedral
The Norwich cathedral spire in England stands at 8314 feet, the tallest. The original spire fell to lightning in 1463 and the current spire is about 450 years old.
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Norwich
England
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