Marriage license heist ends with warrant for two men
John Keenan a New Jersey justice of the peace kept a marriage certificate for four years after a groom failed to pay two dollars. In a 1909 incident in Kenny, Thomas Kimmeth and a man posing as John Murphy were arrested after stealing the document from Keenan’s desk. The case ends with disputed ownership and claims of improper certificate retention.
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John Keenan
John Street
Kenny
N. J
Thomas Kimmeth
Keenan
Kimmeth
Justice of the Peace
John J. Murphy
Harrison
Bottled Beauty Wins Girls Vote In Elocution Debate
Miss Helen M. Zachos led a school meeting debate on cosmetics with Miss Annette Avery and Miss Josephine Codmah Rave supporting use of beauty aids while Miss Mary Soper cautioned against it. Miss Clara Beckwith urged a simple morning routine as voters chose the affirmative by a clear margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Zachos
Annette Avery
Josephine Codmah Rave
Mary Soper
Nee
Clara-Beckwith
Mies Zachos
Soundless drum and tootless horn dreamed for Christmas
A reflective musing envisions a future genius who creates silent percussion and a horn that makes no sound to benefit humanity during the holiday season.
Mustache Fashion Struggles With Soup Avoidance
A humorous observation notes that more men would wear moustaches if a method existed to train them to stay out of soup. The quip highlights facial hair care and diners' dining mishaps in lighthearted tone.
Jury Defines Justice: Best Lawyer Wins?
A New York World observation notes the jury serves as a verdict arbiter, but wryly remarks that the outcome hinges on the quality of advocacy. The line suggests legal skill, not facts of a case, dictates justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Kilbane to invade lightweight ranks after featherweight run
Promoter Jimmy Dunn says Johnny Kilbane will fight lightweights after defending his featherweight title. Only Willie Ritchie and Leach Cross are barred. Kilbane may meet Abe Attell in San Francisco and consider bouts with Joe Rivers Ad Wolgast Tommy Murphy or Freddie Welsh depending on weights and offers.
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New York
Willie Ritchie
Leach Cross
Johnny Kilbane
Jimmy Dunn
New Orléans
Johnny Dundée
Kilbane
Abe Attell
Coffroth
San Fran
Johnny
Dunn
Cross
Willie
Joe Rivers
Ad Wolgast
Tommy Murphy
Freddie’ Welsh
Wolgast
Duchess de Chaulnes Sails for America
Bee de Chaulnes and her family sail on the liner for the United States. Major Frederick Mehan of the U S Army joins the ship at Rotterdam after a European tour studying military bands. He concludes the palm should be given to Belgians.
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International News Service
Paris
Bee de Chaulnes
Rorce
United States
Frederick Mehan
U.S. A
Rotterdam
Europe
Morro Castle Takes Refugees to Tampico
The Ward liner Morro Castle departed for Tampico to transport refugees to Galveston. The steamer Maria Cristina awaits a possible further call from Tampico. Manuel Madero, previously held on charges of conspiracy in San Juan de Ulloa, was moved to Mexico City for trial likely to occur there.
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Vera Cruz
Tampico
Galveston
Manuel Madero
San Juan de Ulloa
Mexico City
New Marine Railway For Live Coast City
Special to The Item Pascagoula Miss Dec 18 The United States ships dredgeboat Pascagoula material for new marine railways to be built on the west side of the Pascagoula river Major C J Keller US engineers in Mobile states in a Dec 11 letter the railways will accommodate any vessel in these waters and the largest docked boat will have a displacement of 800 tons
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Pascagoula
Miss
United States
Marine Railways
Pascagoula River
C. J. Keller
United States Engineers
Mobile
Mail Bags Found in Pond Near Lawrenceburg Junction
Nicholas J. Oberting discovered fourteen United States mail sacks with mail in a pond on his land near Lawrenceburg Junction. Postmaster Hera P. Hayes directed their removal and return to Cincinnati postal authorities. The cause of the sacks’ appearance remains unexplained.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Nicholas J. Oberting
Lawrenceburg Junction
United States
Oberting
Hera P. Hayes
Cincinnati
Children’s Christmas Santa Letters From Mobile 1913
A batch of handwritten Santa letters from Mobile Alabama children dated December 9 to December 13 1913 asks Santa for toys dolls combs trains fruits and other gifts. Names include REYNOLD ALONZO MARY BUHRING LITTLE WICY MAY STRICKLAND JOSIE RICKLAND HE HINES HOWARD G PETERS and MERRITTH. One postcard note mentions a tea printing P?
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Old Shell Road
Fulton St. Velopede
Santa
Reynold Alonzo
Mamma
Papa
May Strickland
Mobile
Ala
Santa Claue
He Hines
South
Hamilton Stree
Charleston Street
Howard G. Peters
103 Year Old Annie Cohant Celebrates Birthday
Hartford note reports Annie Cohant of Mansfight turning 103 with a birthday party. Betsey Capron, a schoolgirl chum in her 8th year, sent congratulations and plans a party at the Capron home next August 28. Annie remains in splendid health and active with daily chores.
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Hartford
Conn
Annie Cohant
Mansfight
Betsey Capron
Annie
Betoar
Capron
Constant
Sunday Wear New Clothes Request Pockets Size
Readers advised to specify pint size for hip pockets when ordering new Sunday wear. The notice emphasizes practical tailoring details for functional pockets and proper fit.
Plumbers Thomas Wagner Co Advertises Value
An advertisement touts Thomas Wagner and Company as top choice for plumbing work with competitive prices and best quality claims.
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Willie Ritchie and
Leach Gross
Duchess DE Chaulnes
America
Morro
NEW Marine Railway
Live Coast City
Santa Claus
Cohen, Ala
Mary Buhring
Santa Claie
Josie Rickland
Ladie Atrick Lal
Mary
Ina
Pappa
Ba Win
Edmondson Drug Co
Santa Ant
Merritth
Fee
Chum
Thos, Wagner & Co
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van Anko Sisa
Unie
L.geo Coffee
Six-inc
Huyler
Bonda Christies
Utopia
Cambell Kids
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