Plainfield tale of Belleville betting and arrests
A Plainfield incident recounts a man spreading funds to strangers in a spree that included a $100 bill handout to a small boy and a large railroad purchase scheme. Police arrested Perrine after a rapid series of bets and thefts, with winnings totaling thousands before his capture. The narrative notes a rapid bet near Justice Hughes and a stash of cash seized by authorities.
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Plainfiblu
S.J
Clark Perrin
Westfield
Perrine
Rapidon
Daltimore
Tnd
Justice Hughes
Plainfield
Madcon
Headache plagued man after axe injury years ago
In Dawson Pennsylvania a man named Fred Siebert Jr suffered a lifelong headache after an axe wound. A fourpenny nail, lost fifty years earlier, finally emerged through the roof of his mouth. The reports mention prior blows and ongoing pain with intermittent healing of the wound.
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Pennsylvania
Slahert
Dawson
Fred Siebert, Jr
Portland
Belbert
Maine
Boundary Line Woven With Desert Fire Storm Story
A detailed early 20th century survey narrative describes the disputed boundary between the United States and Mexico, tracing routes from El Paso to the Pacific, noting landmarks, mountains, and a lighthouse as boundary markers. It recounts a violent dust storm in a river valley near the Colorado river, with residents and surveyors seeking shelter and government reporting on the intense weather event.
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Washington
el Paso
Tax
Hie
National Geographic
Sidin
el Pane
Tee International Iite
Pulte States
Mexico
Asif
Nore
Nogales
Colorado River
Henry
Geronine
Llalwe
Ariz
Mule Mountains
Willes
Sahara
Qloly
United States
International
Mexican) Boundary Commission
Daverat
Nout
Neighbor's Maltese Cat Thefts Lead to Court
In a city case Judge Pitzpatrick hears Setnehwind on a charge of violating an ordinance banning firearm display in the city limits. He claims a Maltese cat and several blue chickens vanished after a poultry farm incident near Twenty-fifth Avenue. He asserts his private collection and livestock were threatened, with ongoing disputes over disturbance and property.
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Bax Francisco
Robert L. Lang
Percy ¥. Long
Twin Peaks
Setnehwind
Setineiwind
Pitzpatrick
Dude Pitzpatrick
Lincoln incident ends with family safety amid civic aid
A Lincoln family faced danger when a disruptive event occurred near their home. Mrs Anna Soutland and five sons were protected by local charity workers and the community as investigators examined the scene. Chief of police and local officials coordinated a peace intervention as a relative sought help and transportation for the family.
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Lincoln
Nets
Atly
Anna Soutand
Laneada
Ann
Lincoln Bar
Now
Nerv Worth Endorsement From North View Resident
A North View resident, Mrs. Mary Gamer of Natlliview, extols Nerv Worth sold at Burke's Drug Store. She claims long stomach trouble, lack of sleep and appetite improved after using Nerv Worth, urging others with indigestion to try it, and promises a dollar back if it fails.
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Burke's
Mary &. Gamer
Natlliview
Burke's Drug Store
Mary Gamer
Burke
Sister Susie Will Systematize Work
Washington dispatch describes a Red Cross effort to mobilize women volunteers for nursing and support roles. It notes Navy and Red Cross cooperation, training camps at Chevy Chase, and plans to organize shop girls, stenographers, and workers into bands and clubs to produce bandages, dressings, and other medical supplies. Miss Porton of New York and others from major cities are cited as graduates who will contribute.
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Washington
Wettun
Navy
Levene
Anil
Conmauiant
Ellas
Poe
Chevy Chase
Murges ii
Phelr Nantes
Rei Cross
Red Cross
Hater Parsons
George Barnett
LinsoGnca
Che
Pine Corps
Iranees Moore
Wislington
New Balfonstall
Hage Luckwaoil
Kastan
Olduvret Ley Will oFsAntae
Kewine Doefotion
Cnd Bandien
Mafeors Frei! Whiting
Womin
Porton
New York
Philadelphia
Detoit
Chicago
Denver
San Francisco
Portland
Bank error prompts $34.78 check in 1864
In 1864 Charles Jr. Davis of Baltimore withdrew most of his savings before moving to Cecil County leaving 11 cents. Months later he checked his bankbook and received a $34.78 check after writing to the bank out of curiosity.
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Baltimore
Charles, Jr. Davis
Baltimire
Cecil County
Widow Discovers Fort hidden by Husband in Bank Cash
Patty York Whol Mrs. Wanan 11 widow of a man killed weeks earlier by a train found four limbs? and bank certificates of deposit hidden in her cellar. She followed his instruction to dig in a cellar corner, uncovering the stash.
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York
Patty
Wanan
Whol
Wholf
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Main St. Bell
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Spencerized
H. A. Spencer
Glen Elk Lumber Co
Johnson-Garrett Company
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