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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
3
A Boston interview covers Mitchell's comedy The New York Idea, revealing estrangement over divorce, parental influence, and public morality. Critics including Bishop Greer and Prof Adler weigh marriage as social duty, the danger of irreponsibility, and the need for honest parental guidance.
A reflective piece questions why newspapers spotlight grim crime and gloom while contrasting it with a boy’s blunt verdict on Broadway. The tale traces his father’s tour, the crowded streets, and the boy’s remark that people seem “lame,” prompting thoughts on perception, media tone, and broader social attitudes.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a shift in regional identity as a Kansas farmer once identified by his hickory shirt is now recognized by the sound of his aer car.
A fragment discusses a Japanese lover who may gift an alternative to an engagement ring, described as a future symbol of pride and beauty to be worn. The text is fragmentary and conveys cultural notions of ritual gifts and adornment.
Miss Evelyn Anderson, a New Lexington society figure, was arrested in Columbus by U S Marshal McAllaster and Police Inspector Old Meld on charges of mailing obscene and threatening letters. She was arraigned in U S court with bond set at 500 dollars, alleged to target Rial Watson and others in New Concord, Granville T Alliston among recipients, including obscene pictures mailed to New Concord residents.
Akron slugger Walter Taat, of the Akron baseball squad, says he told the Massillon Canton football bribery tale and blames coach Sherburn Wightman for proposing the scheme. East asserts Wightman discussed the deal in Pittabull, rejected then reopened a week later. Taat says he contemplated the second proposal.
In Ohio, 40 year old Courtney of Huntabure, once courting a 22 year old, went insane after learning she would wed another at Christmas. He was bound, adjudged insane, and placed in a county jail. In Dayton, David Curtis Prist faces murder in the first degree after confessing to killing Dana Gilman and awaiting arraignment.
Cleveland reports nineteen homicides since January 1, 1906 with only eight suspects arrested or punished. Five killers fled and remain at large despite police efforts. Three murderers killed themselves, highlighting a surge in unsolved cases in the city.
Steubenville Ohio reports a Wabash railroad brake man named Winstren killed when a runaway eastbound freight car reached 25 mph. A gust of wind blew off the car roof, ejecting him. he struck the ground and died within minutes from a crushed skull.
Police seek a stranger who stole a street car late Wednesday night in East Liverpool drove it four miles and collected fares from passengers before escaping. Conductor Deitz was at a pump when the thief boarded and started the motor.
In Ravenna Rev J fr Vigal and his wife started a church for colored people after coming to town to rate funds for church work. In Columbus Ohio the Eighth Hour Law violators, Fred J Duvall and Fred C Eamivall of Gallipolis, pleaded guilty to violating the eight hour contract labor law and were fined $26 each by Judge Thompson.
State Auditor Guilbert and commissioners Dr McMillen of Cincinnati Dr Hunt a of Cleveland and Mr McDowell of Mullerburg travel east to inspect hospitals for crippled children in Boston and New York Pallin remains unclear.
In Framont, Christias Schafer died Monday after cutting his throat and then tearing open the wounds. The lethal act followed a grim sequence described in the report.
A correspondent recalls an odd insomnia remedy and vivid dream sequence after attempting a home remedy. He notes quickly dozing off, then describes surreal episodes of a dragon, a windlass, a train, and a clown lifting a tent, before waking to discover he slept for about ten minutes.
Prof James H Breasted of the University of Chicago reveals a fragmentary account of Rameses II wedding rites found in the Sun temple at Abu Simbel. The inscription, carved on 41 slabs about eight feet long, includes the historic first word for snow, part of a long Egyptian narrative uncovered during Nile temple studies.
A quoted fragment extols avoiding haste in daily acts from eating and voting to marriage and religion. It warns that prompt decisions often lead to negative outcomes such as dyspepsia bankruptcy corruption and divorce, urging measured conduct.
A husband in a three month marriage plays euchre with a guest while his wife embroideries. He gestures to excuse his position between them and the lights. She retorts she can see through him perfectly.
Reports from New York Cleveland Toledo East Buffalo Pittsburgh and other hubs show mixed grain and livestock prices. Wheat steady to higher. corn erratic. hogs and cattle firm with notable ranges for steers and sheep. Local values reflect regional demand and seasonality in late autumn trading.
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