Mischievous page calls Miss Wilson in House sessions
Secret Service and Capitol Police pursued a Fifth Week probe to identify the House page who phoned Mrs Jeanie Wilson during late sessions. Investigators traced the prank to the cloakroom line from the Capitol, but the page’s identity remained a mystery after weeks of inquiry. The White House operator received the call and the message never reached Mrs Wilson.
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Washington
Secret Service
Capitol
Jeanie Wilson
Iids
Mine Wilson
White House
White Hoves
Executive Mansion
Miss Wilson
Dollar patches his skull in Omaha fight incident
John Chickmore of Omaha Arkansas bears a jagged two inch hole in his scalp after a fight with Alvin Roberts. Dr. W A Butts fashioned a silver dollar into a temporary skull plate then sutured the wound. Chickmore remains in grave condition but recovering locally as hospital transfer was not possible.
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Omaha
Ark
John Chickmore
Chickmore
Wes
Alvin Roberts
W. A. Butts
Jobin
Summit church to raise mile of cents for building fund
In Summit New Jersey the Jol Evangelical church plans a public demonstration to raise a mile of cents for its building fund. Volunteers will collect 84450 cents and measure progress by fabricating a physical coin mile to show the required total.
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Church Godsty
Summit
N. J
Rt, Jol Evangelical Theran Church of
New Siegel Murder Clew Found in Oakland Rooms
Chinese in Oakland held key clippings and photographs about the death of Elsie Siegel, granddaughter of Civil War general Bleel, murdered in New York in June 1900. Treasry agents found the material in Lee Dor's rooms while he faced opium charges. Dor released on bond as pursuers extend the probe.
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Oakland
San Francisco
Eisle Siegel
Frans Bleel
New York
Lee Dor
United States Treasury
Elsie Siegel
John W. Smith
Treasury
Misse Bogewan Leon Ling
Hila de Scription Gan
Aided by Wife in Fight Beitich Mine Owner and Woman Kill
John Walker, mine owner at Beitich near Ville Gartia Mexico, and his wife fought alongside each other against wage-employees. They killed one man and wounded three others as workers attacked over unpaid wages. The couple later arrived with troops and escaped after the clash.
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Beitich
Aguas
Cadentes
Mexico
John | Walker
Britiak
Bia
Ville Gartia
Zaceteces
Walker
Hunger strike frees suffrage leader Pankhurst
Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, weakened by hunger strikes, is freed from Holloway jail and placed in a motor ambulance to a west end London residence. She has refused food since Monday, with only water, amid reports of ongoing protest actions in Britain. The report notes her health and transfer, reflecting the suffrage movement’s intensity.
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Pankhurst
London
Entertaining at Gummer Resort and garden tips blend
An advertorial mixture invites talented women to entertain guests at summer hotels, promising room and board or salary in exchange for performances. It also promotes nasturtium plantings as easy ground cover, describing growth, blooming, and use in gardens and homes.
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Gummer
Algo
Nasturtium
Abe
Hard Worker First Employer Bow Jong
A brief note describes a worker who started with an initial employer and later moved to a new position. The text mentions a half hour interval and months of service, with references to the office and a potential employer. The fragmentary OCR hints at a simple employment record or notice.
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Bow Jong
Proof Ponitive Harold You Dont Believe I Tore You
Fragmentary dialogue presents a quarrel with claims of betrayal amid a moving pictures scene. The speakers Puck and Bicie accuse each other while Troth remains described as reasonable. The readable portions suggest a domestic or theatrical exchange.
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Harold
Puck
Parachutist Lapham Plunges To Ground In Ocean Isle Flight
Arthur Lapham, once attracting notice for parachute jumps from aircraft, fell from a biplane at Oakwoods Heights Blazen Island. Rescuers dug him out with a shovel after he landed in hard mud near a stream. he survived shock but was seriously injured. Harry Brown piloted the failing plane and could not gain altitude. The parachute opened too late to save him.
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New York
Arthur Layham
Enya
Oakwoods Heights
Blazen Island
8. R. Smith Infirmary
Tompkinaville
Harry Brown
Lapham
Girthasy Anniversary and Surprise Birthday Celebrations
Mr John Cooper hosted a Friday dinner for his 89th birthday with guests. Master Walter Hogue received a pleasant surprise birthday party at his home marking his eighth birthday. Engagement announced Miss Irene Coch and Miss Carrita Coch hosted a Friday gathering at Coshocton avenue where Miss Irene Coch’s engagement to Mr Guy Lauderbaugh of Columbus was announced. A June wedding is planned. Thirty-two guests attended with red and white heart decor. Pleasant social event at State Sanatorium Decoration Day observance by Shack No 3 residents and staff. Memorial day ovation by Mr R J Cline. mandolin guitar music by Cincinnati Centa. Games and prizes for Miss Atkinson Chillicothe, Miss McBeth Cleveland, and Mrs F C Anderson of the institution. Refreshments served. noted as a highly enjoyable evening. Committee included Mr Charles Liddiard Cleveland, Mrs J L Bourne Dayton, Mrs E J Adams Cincinnati.
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Walter Hogue
Bis
Walter
Irene
Carrita Coch
Coshocton Avenue
Irene Coch
Guy Lauderbaugh
Columbus
Mt. Vernon
State Sanatorium
Ohio State Sanatorium
Shack No
Shack No. 3
R. J. Cline
Cleveland
Cincinnat Pa Centa
Miss Atkinson
Chillicothe
Misa McBeth
F.C. Anderson
Anderson
Charles Liddiard
J. L. Bourne
Dayton
E J. Adams
Cincinnati
Mt Vernon electricity stock cut to ten thousand
The Mt Vernon electricity company reduced its capital stock from 375000 to 10000. The Misuos leader and Ethel Cooper went to gambler Saturday morning to spend the day.
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Mt. Vernon Electricity Company
Ethel Cooper
Princess Marys Seventeenth Birthday Tale Of Dwarf Impersonation
Princess Mary daughter of King George celebrates her fifteenth birthday with pearls and quiet discretion. A playful ruse features two rooms with portieres to impersonate a dwarf child using staged props and makeup. A performer fronts as Mrs Melchizedek Lindy Canton advocating for women’s rights for small women.
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Oiret
Melchizedek Lindy Canton
The Futurist Fan Decoration Guide
A diffusion of decorative ideas for fashionable fans. It describes attaching floral ornaments to corsages belts and nets, noting how the flowers fasten to the fan stick without hindering motion. It suggests painters can customize with bright color blotches on net or ivory fans.
Combination Jumper and Swing For Baby Holder
An Oregon inventor patents a baby jumper and swing combo called the saddle. A basket shaped cradle hangs from a porch ceiling by elastic cords with leg openings and waist wrap to prevent falls while allowing leg motion. A tray with a slot can be attached or removed by cords, enabling bouncing or swinging for infant play and safety.
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Oregon
Ana Ewing
Mints Per the Cook and Vegetables Cooking Advice
The text discusses vegetable preparation and flavor, noting mints with cabbage and eggplant, and recommending using a non iron kettle. It mentions peeling and trimming pods and cleaning vegetables for better taste. It emphasizes thorough ventilation during cooking and cooking vegetables promptly after gathering.
Slashed Skirt and Coordinated Silk Coat Feature Striped Fashions
A detailed description describes a Barrow style skirt with a deep buttoned slash and pressed plaits, paired with a striped fabric and a matching coat. The text notes a bright colored coat would complement the striped look, and mentions silk coats for white frocks with a chic draped white skirt ensemble.
Little blouse with knotted front and pink rose lace
A fragment describes a delicate blouse featuring a knotted front and white fabric trimmed with lace and pink rose motifs. The wording suggests a fashion detail from a historical garment description.
Starching and hemming curtains in old fashion style
The text describes starching curtains with gelatin for stiffness, then drying and pressing, plus straining the mixture. It also covers restoring faded window shades, cutting and sewing ends, and reversing rollers. A short note mentions pique used for bedspreads and details on fabric edging and piecing. Several local names and addresses appear, indicating visitors and residents in Mt. Vernon and nearby towns.
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Hte
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Mr. Curtin
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Ernie Tae
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John Rider
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North Mulberry Street
Ethel McKee
Conservatory of Music
Oberlin College
Oberlin
OC. W. McKee
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T. B. Cotton
Berea
Lorain
Medina
Cotton
FE. W. Beedle
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Edward Walton
West Vine Treet
Danville
Streator
Ill
Walton
Asterian Soda Water Co
Weet Vine Street
Sandie
Charles William Burkett
Beck
Burkett
Great Constructive Force
York, Vine New Jersey
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Delaware
Ohio
Splendid Farm Journal
American Agriculturist
Tim Banner
Vernon
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Lorey
Nyai
Colgate’s Powder
Williams
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