Escapes From Den By Forging A Key
William Rickard a New York metal work manufacturer escaped from his den on Forty second street by forging a key to the lock isolating him from his offices and factory floors. After hours he used a blast furnace to fashion a key, freed himself, then climbed via an adjacent building to reach his wife and police who aided a rooftop rescue. The couple and bystanders cheered as Rickard emerged and hailed his escape.
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New York
William Rickard
Liz
Rickyard
Forty Second
Varios
Rickard
Richard
Kentucky Man Silent on Funeral Grave Request
A local obituary details the life of a Kentucky resident described as an idealist and farmer. He requested his sons dig his grave to a chosen depth with a tunnel, later rescinded, and asked relatives avoid burdening others with his burial.
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Wilson
Himeelf
Wilken
Baseball clubs seek players amid minor league vs major league debate
The Indianapolis club and other American Association teams are actively pursuing new players, with managers displacing averages and veterans alike to secure upgrades. Kansas City, St Paul, Minneapolis and others reveal a trend where players exceeding minor league expectations are moved, while some top names prove unable to meet major league standards. Pitcher Pat Plaherty struggles in Boston while once strong performances in Columbus hint that the minor leagues may be faster than the majors.
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Indianapolis
American Association
Kansas City
Burke
McCarthy
Kerwin
Huelsman
Lindsay
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Louisville
Kausite
Jack McCarthy
Brookln
Hawk
Pat Plaherty
Hoston Americans
Columbus
Griffith After College Star
Wallace Schultz star winger of Mercerburg Academy nine signs telegram from Clark Corlish manager of the New York Americans inviting him to engage with the Highlanders Schultz also reports interest from league clubs in Rusty area and Philadelphia Americans as negotiations begin with the club 48 he expects to finalize move after college season ends
Pitching Winning Ball In Mixed Up Report
A garbled game summary details Hilleney Relig pitching for Bit Louie Hirtrwne against Doewene, with McAlwer and Hhowaeh mentioned. The narrative notes poor early form, five games, and a strong finish against Howton, Conn Mulan, while Washington and New York hits are referenced. Overall, data is unclear and names are inconsistently rendered.
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Hilleney Relig
Louie Hirtrwne
Fife
Doewene
McAlwer
Hani
New York
New York Life Insurance Posts $21 Million Payout Half-Year
The New York Life Insurance Company reported six months ending June 30 payments of $21,000,761 to policy holders. Death claims totaled $11,180,828 while living policy benefits and dividends reached $10,480,036. The firm wrote over one hundred million annually under a new law, aiming to stay near the limit. Modern life insurance, as practiced here, funds elderly care and family provision for premature deaths.
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New York Life Tnsurance Coujcy
No Life Company
New York Life
t@ management
Europe's Extinct Aurochs and Odd Irish Jests
A Magdeburg professor reinterprets aurochs lore noting the extinct European ox with black and variant colors in Poland and Germany. The piece also retells a humorous exchange about clothing and horns, then reports Mr Kraft offering funds for Kraft Hall while a dean cautions about insufficient donations in Philadelphia.
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Europe
A. Martens
Magdeburg
Poland
Germany
Grape Nuts touted as a health food in era diet debate
An old pamphlet asserts Grape Nuts provide rapid nourishment and mental strength by a “preddignated form” that bypasses digestion. It argues against meat and starch-heavy foods, claiming improved humoral balance and brain rebuilding with this breakfast product, echoing early health fad rhetoric.
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Wellville
Oil Strike Thrives Disastrous Town in Farmland Tale
Starbottle frets over ruin as grasshoppers vanish into a wind of speculation after an oil discovery. Jenkins and Starbottle push wells, money, and lands, sparking quarrels, schemes, and a rushed exodus as oil flows from the well labeled Sam’s well.
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Starbottle
Jeyting
Jeniine Gata
Ole Boaley
Brachettle
Jenkins
Cotras
Jenkine
Starbattle
Hanewell
Jenkin
Sturbottle
Sailor Foiled by Fashion Swiftly. Buttons Cut from Coat
A Washington Herald report recounts a shipboard incident where a sailor hosted two women for luncheon in Hamptin Maye. After the meal, theft was suspected when buttons vanished from his boot coat. A guest led the culprit to the cabin, where a corsage-contained needle and thread revealed the theft. The wife, uninvited to the voyage, was left ashore.
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Washington Herald
Kavize
Allenly
Tialay Saran
Atic Miyn
A Fashion From War In Paris Watches Change Form
A fashion note describes Allied soldiers adopting a cheaper bulbous watch variant during wartime, facing army objections for its parade look. Parisian watchmakers redesigned chronometers to overcome regulation limits, and flat watches became popular in the capital. The London Standard notes the move spreading to British makers.
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Kissin
Paris
Palais Royal
Atresia
Capital
London
Mirage Photograph and Desert Mirage Description
A fragmented report describes a desert landscape with a lake, a car, and natural features. The text references a mirage observed in a distant desert setting, mentioning Egypt and Morocco and noting attempts to capture the phenomenon in photographs. The garbled wording preserves a sense of exploration and wonder about optical effects in arid regions.
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Egypt
Maroc
Miragia
Bat Alwer
Missionary Help Fund Prompts Daily Support Efforts
A fragment from The Christian Herald details Paddy and Tes Ayolee seeking aid from friends. They request ten dollars to buy native house materials and to cover wages, daily needs, and a supply of stamps. The note emphasizes morning worship and prayer for heathen visitors, urging continued financial support and travel funds.
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Paddy
Missionary
Cortesy Christian Herald
Health Culture editor warns of liver disease and marital stress
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss liver congestion and failure linked to marital strain and health culture advice. Mentions Wuhan and peerateia 82 2 vertiae, with unclear references to treatment and indigent care. editor’s viewpoint alleged.
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Ae Wr
Hal Jaule Couatituilus 0 cal
Hal Jaule Couatituilus records a zero calorie intake. This note confirms an unusual dietary observation and notes no calories consumed during the period recorded.
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