Lost in Fog Two Boys Plucked From Sea in Maine
Dense fog nearly cost the lives of two Chebeague Island youths, sons of Augustus Thyer and Capt. John Griffin, who drifted in a Half-Way Rock area gill net boat. They scrambled on seaweed as the tide rose, and rescuers Elijah Pates and Frank York spotted them and reached shore just in time.
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Chebeague
Chebeague Island
Augustus Thyer
John Griffin
Hampton
Elijah Pates
Frank York
Dyer
Griffin
Maine
Shatters Morale of Jail in Bronx Court Scene
Frank Fatagano, 47, of 2520 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, awaiting arraignment for failure to support two children, was robbed of $20 inside the Bronx court pen. An acquaintance had given him 20 to show good faith but it vanished as he pleaded guilty and sought a partial payment. Justice Murphy remarked morale had collapsed, Fatagano was paroled to pay the support, and the court sought the funds.
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New York
Court of Special Sessions
Bronx
Frank Fatagano
Arthur Avenue
Fatagano
William Cullen
Daniel ¥. Murphy
Lightning Strikes Hazleton Home. Family Escapes Unharmed
Severe storm shock at Leonard Ferrari’s house in West Hazleton as a bolt enters the home wrecking plastering and smashing windows. The family of eight awoke buried in debris but all escaped without injury despite soot and damage to the chimney and interiors.
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Hazleton
Leonard Ferrari
West Hazleton
Ferrari
Sow attacks baby in North Dakota. infant dies
In Pretty Rock, five siblings woke to a sow tearing their three month old brother. The children rescued the infant after severe injuries, but he died several hours later. The incident involves Mr and Mrs Fred Preched and their household. Authorities investigate the animal attack and determine the circumstances surrounding the sow's behavior. The event underscores dangers of farm animals around young children.
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Pretty Rock
N. D
Fred
Mystery Cleared as Good Looking Boy On Train
In New York the case of the attractive boy attempting to board a Baltimore bound train was resolved when his father intervened. It was revealed the boy was a girl in disguise.
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New York
Baltimore
Johnson for Senator from Potter and seven counties
The letter urges support for C. W. Johnson for Republican Senator of the 27th district, praising his honesty, experience, and leadership. It quotes his printed platform calling for Americanism, concrete reforms, and a pledge to honest office and business practices to curb corruption and raise public standards.
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C. W. Johnson
Potter
Johnson
Bisimees
Supporting the Home Paper
Opinion piece urges true support for local newspapers beyond mere subscription. It defines support as paying in advance and helping the paper be more newsworthy by supplying items and commenting on its stance. The Paonian argues a local paper is worth far more than its cost and questions readers’ real support.
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The
Paonian
Auto Flips West of Kimball Injuries Light
Lois St John and Dollie Manning led a party in an auto with Agnes Forsline at the wheel when a tire blew and steering irregularity caused the vehicle to turn turtle west of Kimball. Agnes sustained only slight injuries while others escaped harm.
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Kimball
Agnes
Ellen Forsline
Lois St. John
Dollie Manning
Miss Agnes
Chet Neely
Doris
Carolyn Prouty
Maurine Kronkright
George Borden
Shumway Announces Candidacy for Nebraska State Senate
A. J. Shumway announces his candidacy for State Senator from the 27th Nebraska District. He states the bid is subject to Republican voters at the primary on April 20, 1920 and asks for support.
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Nebraska
A. J. Shumway
Nebraska Republican Primary Candidate for 76th District
Ty Nebraska seeks re election to the House from the seventy six district. Rodman Aiomesteaded in Kimball Nebraska twelve years ago and practices law. He served as County Attorney four years and was a legislator last year. He is a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from the district and an active member in both houses with a strong record of qualifications.
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Nebraska
House of Representatives
Rodman
Homeestead
Kimball
Etaoinetaoin
Gossip Sparks Outburst Says Man Lost Temper Over Rumor
A man reacts angrily to gossip about himself, triggering public belief that the whispers reflect truth. The incident highlights how heightened emotion and rumor shape community perception and trust.
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New York Court
H. Stevens
Eee
Neely
District Court
Geo. R. Graham
Raymond Wilson
Anna Wilson
Bank of Kimball
Evenine
Enerson
Wilsons
Kearney
James A. Rodman
Kimball Coun
Chesterfield
TPP
Riggettn Tigers
D. C. Ross
M. D
Citizens State Bank
Paul Greusel
Frank
Kimball Building
Kimball, Nebr
W. M. Kimpston
Sidney
Nebr
Farm and City Loans
Potter, Nebraska
New York Life Ins. Co
Gunderson Hotel
Potter Furniture CO
Earl C
Waxham
Pine Bluffs
Wyoming
Hahler Garage
Isidney, Nebraska
Sidney, Nebraska
Potter Review Office
Oma
Atrand
Omaha
Fury Centre
Usical
Home Lumber Co
Potter, Nebr
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