Veteran Of 21 Marriages Dies at Ossining Prison
OSSING N Y Aug 5 Weo Schultz 68 inmate at Sing Sing died today the most married prisoner in the state He had twenty one wives none could be found to claim the body He had memories of two wives but both were in prison for grand larceny Schultz had served multiple terms for bigamy grand larceny and other offenses He gained notoriety for schemes that swindled gullible women and exhausted his wealth.
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Canada Sees Favorable Crop Conditions Across Provinces
Ottawa report from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics notes that crops are in good shape in every Canadian province based on July end telegrams. Also mentioned is a separate item about a woman seeking to change her maiden name.
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Canada
Ootawa
Ont
Hominion Bureau On Statistics
Insanity Rising Among City Business and Professional Men
In Philadelphia a rising rate of insanity among business and professional men alarms doctors. Dr Hubley R Owen, a police and fire surgeon, warns of a looming menace unless drastic steps are taken. He urges more exercise and regular relaxation to prevent nerve strain and rising cases.
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Philadelphia
Aug
Hubley R. Owen
Owen
Original Gettysburg dirge found in old Gettysburg home
One of the original copies of the dirge sung at the November 19 1863 dedication of the National Cemetery has been found in an old Gettysburg home. It will be republished and was sung after Lincoln’s immortal address and before the benediction.
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Gettysburg
Old Hoe
National Cemetery
Lincoln
Actress Wounded While Wearing Green in London
Norah Blaney star of The Vagabond King wears a green frock and matching shoes amid theatrical whispers of a superstition against green. The incident notes a wound or injury during the event.
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London
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Norah Blaney
Friday's Lucky Day Ends With Dagger Wound In Play
Miss Blaney, adopting the Hugette persona, ignored a friend's warning and wore a green doublet pench hose. Friday evening during the performance she received a dagger wound that nearly severed a finger, marking a dramatic incident on stage.
Wife as Spiritual Medium Helps Man Win Bets in Bigamy Trial
In Exeter England the trial of Edward Hunter revealed his wife acted as a trance medium guiding bets for his horse wins. The jury convicted Hunter as she testified a 100 to 1 shot won and he spent most gains on the same woman he wed while still married. He was sentenced to prison.
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Exeter
Eng
Edward Hunter
Hunter
Winnetou Tale Buoys German Film Set in Black Forest
A German studio orders a Winnetou story based on Karl May with scenes in the Black forest near Breisach The tale compares Winnetou to American frontier heroes like Chingachgook and Leatherstocking as German youth identify with the Indian chief.
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America
Black Forest
German Film Company
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Winnetou
Breisach
Chingachgook
Lucas
James Fenimore Cooper
Fewer Tourists Visit the Paris Markets
Paris reports fewer altercations between foreigners seeking to sightsee and porters working dawn shifts at the public market. Dress-suit visitors have suffered accidents from overturned vegetable carts and spoiled attire as police intervene to maintain order.
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Paris
Montmartre
Children’s Pictorial Cross Word Puzzle
Running Across Word 1 In the picture Word 4 Grain that has been around Word 6 Requires Running Down Word 1 Heathen Word 2 On fire Word 3 Carries Yrstead A’s puzzle answered.
Berlin High Forms First Student Orchestra in Germany
Aug 5 Berlin reports Bismarck High School in Berlin has created two bands, claiming the honor of the first orchestra in Germany composed entirely of students. The symphony ensemble spans 34 musicians and is led by Stick, while a six member jazz band is directed by Assistant Principal Lichtenberg.
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