Jealousy Sparks Drunken Shootout Leaves Woman Wounded
Mary Shaeffer known as Mary Brice lies at home with a severe wound while Bob Williams, a local colored man, is jailed after a Sunday night shooting at Lettie Brown place on the east side. Williams, enraged by jealousy over his fixation on the woman, fired five times. one shot struck below the hip. Sheriff placed Williams in county jail for preliminary hearing. Both victims are well known in the colored community.
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Mary Shaeffer
Mary Brice
Bob Williams
Lettie Brown
Williams
Mra. Brice
Mary Grice
Wiliams
Nowata Sheriff Quits as Search for George Bird Slayer Continues
A large posse searched woods near the Bull Creek mouth for Alfred King, accused of killing George Bird and robbing him near Nowata. Two hours of hunting failed to locate King, and Sheriff Ridenhour's men continued the chase with Sheriff Riley of Nowata County returning home. Neighbors say King was seen at Nathan Rose's house, but officials have no solid proof.
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Alfred King
George Bird
Nowata
Bullwretk
South Cabin
Riley
Newste Wunty
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
I wish to express my sincere appreciation of the kindness shown by my many friends during my recent bereavement. Mes Lynn K Tariem.
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Mes
Lynn K. Tariem
Tulsa Verdict Orders $13,277.10 Against Rateliff Sanders
In a district court verdict Saturday evening Special Judge Loofburrow found the Rateliff Sanders Grocery company liable to T. J. Cook and Sona for $13,277.10. The Cook firm alleged wrongful attachment of their Glenn Pool stores by the wholesale Reccers, claiming misrepresented mortgage deals and loss of credit. The suit sought $57,000, and the Rateliff Sanders company signaled plans to appeal to the supreme court.
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Tulsa
Rateliff-Sanders Grocery Company
T. J. Cook
Sona
Loofburrow
Cook's
Glenn Pool
Cook
Rateliff-Sanders
Supreme Court
Around Town notes from Vinita area
From Thursday's Daily TC Collins came from Chelsea in the morning. Dennin McNair of Muskogee won in the city yesterday afternoon. Several visitors from Muskogee and Vinita were noted among arrivals. An evening moving picture program drew interest. Mrs. Chiyt Fair and daughters Fern and Fay arrived from Independence Keys to visit T. W Cook and family before heading to Eureka Springs Ark for Mrs. Fair's health.
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TC. Collins
Chelsea
Preston
Davis
Muskogee
Hitchcock
Proctor
Dennin McNair
Chiyt Fair
Fern
Fay
Independence, Keys
T. W Cook
Eureka Springs
Ark
Cat steals chop. roommates quarrel over blame
In Any Sane it Woe the Cat recounts two Columbia students sharing a room and cooking their meals. One night one student brings home two chops for breakfast, but a cat steals one. The incident sparks the first quarrel between them as they argue over whose chop the cat ate.
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Columbia
The Basin of Good Society and Public Morality
The piece argues that society equals the total of human conduct and that the church shares equal responsibility with other spheres. It calls for men and women whose examples illuminate politics churches education and social relations, guiding communal life.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Riveters Debate Frontline Fate Amid Skyscraper Work
Larry and Denny discuss wartime danger while two riveters toil on a tall building. Larry wonders if there will be a war, Denny doubts it but fears being at the front. Larry glances toward the window as a rivet whizzes past, signaling the tense mood.
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Larry
Denny
Part of the Treatment Confession From Indiana Dentist
Dr John M Kiteb roo recalls early career in Indiana dentistry using chloroform. A young patient failed to regain consciousness after tooth extraction. The dentist dumped water on him to revive him, claiming it was part of the treatment. The man left satisfied with the outcome.
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John M. Kitebroo
Derth
Indiana
Nations and ships in peace tour by Rev Walter Walsh
Rev Walter Walsh of Scotland tours the United States for the American Peace Society. A tall Scotch minister, he crossed on the Saxonia and was said to be taller than the largest man aboard. He will lecture on International Peace and Arbitration, citing recent naval collisions and a boiler explosion to argue for disarmament.
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Walter Walsh
Scotland
American Peace Society
Saxonia
New York
Broadway
Walsh
Independent
Aunk
Parlor visits spark talk on price of outings
A terse exchange reveals Mr Kloseman pressing Miss Sharpe er Vera in a parlor, with the girl noting his visits imply cheaper companionship than taking her out, in a scene cited from the Catholic Standard and Times.
Navy talk and mountain cake stir a small town crowd
Uncle Cyrus and Aunt Martha discuss naval strength and engines in a lighthearted kitchen chat. The Youth's Companion is cited as warning that the United States builds a strong navy that could outpace European nations. Aunt Martha worries about cavalry near the shore while measuring ingredients for mountain cake.
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Martha
Cyrus
Louisiang
United States
Sa An
Dogs Reunite After Snowbound Rescue Effort
A Swiss vacationer reports to a Glasgow newspaper that three St Bernard dogs Ding Medea and Sonia aiding in rescuing mountaineers near Hochachneeberg slipped and fell over a snow bound precipice. After hours believed lost the animals saved themselves and returned to Kaumegartnerhaus barking for admission. The dogs’ trek up the nearly vertical wall impressed rescuers and proved their loyalty.
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Bruno Kronich
Switzerland
Glasgow
St. Hernard
Ding
Medea
Sonia
Hochachneeberg
Herminensteig
Kaumegartnerhaus
Playground plan praised as public benefit scheme
A Harrisburg Telegraph item argues for using school party resources on public playgrounds. It claims portable swings, a shaded awning with benches, and sand piles meet community needs and gain popular support.
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Harrisburg Telegraph
Sure to Get Some Blessings for the Bank Receiver
A rising young attorney explains he has just been appointed receiver of a bank, replying that the deposit question cannot be answered in his own name. The moment ends with the familiar blessing to the children.
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Girm
Just a Beginner Tends to Children First in Practice
In the Philadelphia Press, Elsie remarks that Uncle George seems young to be a doctor. He is not a full-grown physician yet, focusing on pediatric care to gain practice.
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George
Elsie
Philadelphia Press
Child Finds Peach On Witch Tree In Folk Tale
A small boy bursts in shouting to startled grandpa that a witch tree bears a peach. The line echoes the old proverb Spare the rod and spoil the child in a rural anecdote quoted by Harper's.
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Harper's
Public parks coverage in German cities compared
Three German cities Frankfort Rostock and Colorne have public parks covering about half their area. Berlin by contrast has less than six percent of its area in parks.
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Frankfort
Rostock
Colorne
Berlin
Only Two Kinda People in the World Quote
A brief aphorism states there are two kinds of people: those who seek to keep their names out of newspapers and those who strive to get there. The line captures public attention and media curiosity.
No Home Complete Without It The Tibetan Bible Contained
A Chicago Journal fragment notes the Tibetan Bible with 108 000 pagers and jokes about space for a mother to hide her money, reflecting a humorous clipping style.
Olacovered Pupp y Dog in Glase Horsas Tale
A fragmented line hints at a playful scene featuring a dog named Olacovered and a humorous poke at people living in glass houses. The quirky item presents in the newspaper fragment as a light, whimsical note without a clear broader event.
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Olacovered
Glase Horsas —Vale
Climbing Ladder Metaphor Sparks Cautionary Tale
The speaker warns against overestimating rapid progress, arguing true advancement requires steady effort. Uncle Jerry quips that in this climate a prophet can gain fame, since all one must do is foretell ruin after observing wine. The tale blends humor with a caution on ambition.
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Jerry
Uncle Verry Peebles
Poem Note From the Manchester Union Page
A fragmented line from the Manchester Union hints at water quality and duty in a poetic program. The wording suggests a reflective treatment of daily tasks and the idea that good water and heat can inspire verse within civic duties.
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Manchester Union
A Testimonial On Punch Pictures For Old Jokes
A testimonial praises Punch for depicting our oldest jokes with excellent pictures and candid acknowledgment of their quality.
The Best Proof Of Desertion And Dress Standards
A fragmented report argues that despite public debate some individuals earn under twenty thousand dollars yearly, challenging claims that most can dress decently within such limits. The piece hints at social pressures and economic constraints shaping attire choices among the group discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po Wemas
Scrapbook Readings Highlight Style in Clyde Pitch Program
At a dinner for illustrators honoring Girls, Clyde Pitch showcased a scrapbook of passages from the year s top sellers. He read lines with mock literary flair, from a pastor at a manse to a stealthy doorstep exit and a gentile voice tapping a shoulder as an old friend reappears. The excerpts hint at the era s evolving style and rhetoric.
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Clyde Pitch
Mr. Fitch
Fitzgibbon
Supposed Tomb of Eve From Jeddah postcard tale
An English Journal correspondent reports from Jeddah about Eve's tomb. He notes the sarcophagus would imply a man about 900 cubits tall and remarks on the lack of trees in the area. The Arab offers a leaf souvenir for 28 dollars, while commenting on modern women’s extravagance.
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Eve
Jeddah
Mourning Canes and Accessories in a Rome Visit
A writer recalls seeing an ebony walking stick with a gun metal band as a refined mourning accessory in Rome. The item matched mourning outfits but the cane itself seemed capable of standing apart from strict mourning display, noting few men actually wore mourning canes.
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Rome
Aye & New Yorker
Egetiem Seeks Rise From Dottom Rung
A fragmented note describes a figure named Egetiem who believes himself to be Mount Jadder, depicted humorously as a minor contender emerging from the bottom rung. The passage reflects humorous self-perception in a compressed line.
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Egetiem
Seatiaa Tet
Mount Jadder
Wittle
Aan Eer
Aphoriem Worth Remembering in Wise Saying
A thoughtful line underscores that good habits matter more than laws. The old adage favors personal discipline over heavy rules, suggesting character shapes society as much as statutes.
Or Werman, Either, The only man who can keep a prot lee
The fragment hints at a political or public figure linked to a defense of leadership style or policy. It references New York and a president, suggesting a contemporary or historical context. Details are too sparse to confirm names, roles, dates, or outcomes.
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Werman
Lee
New York Pres
New York Girl Finishes With Varnish Diet
A New York girl reportedly drank two quarts of varnish, a stunt described as quicker than attending finishing school. The report cites a rule about men being careful and notes the oddity of the incident and its odor.
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New York
Ole Mis Moon and Madam Fairfax in Washington Visit
The Youths Companion recalls Madam Fairfax at her Virginia home admiring the moonlight and her maid Dahlia nearby. On a trip to the city Dahlia, surprised by a moonlit night, exclaims a playful remark about Ole Min’ Moon joining her in Washington.
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Madam Fairfax
Virginia
Dahlia
Washington
Shields for Modern Warriors at Sheffield Experiments
Experiments in Sheffield England show thin century shields may become key army gear. Three millimeter steel shields about 150 square inches shield a rifle at 400 yards, weighing seven pounds. A loophole allows firing while prone, enabling continuous screen of linked shields to avoid trench digging.
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Sheffield
England
Harper's ! Weekly
Peary Receives Pre-Expedition Packages from Ade
Chicago geographer recounts how explorer Peary always awaited mail before ventures receiving varied items, including a mysterious express package labeled to be opened at the furthest point north. Ade had warned of a grease for the ipa!
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Peary
Aaid & Geographer
Chicago
Express
George Ade
Cockburn Calls Muscle Training Key to Memory at Conference
Sir John A. Cockburn urged manual training teachers to develop brains through hand work at the National Association of Manual Training Teachers annual meeting in Caxton Hall Westminster England. He claimed memory resides largely in the muscles and that physical activity helps children remember lessons.
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John A. Cockburn
National Association of Manual Training Teachers
Caxton Hall
Westminster
Eny
The Job for Him From Behind the Lumber Pile
A quirky dialogue features Gritty George dreaming of becoming a health inspector to condemn water. A curious companion mocks the idea, and the exchange ends with the doubter agreeing to condemn all of it.
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George
Howells Draws Crowds to New York Library
William Dean Howells visits a New York library and becomes a drawing card. Attendants boast of the push it gives to subscriptions as townsfolk flock in, hoping to spot the famed author. The effect lingers even when he is not present.
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New York
William Dean Howells
Mr. Howells
When a Man Is Well Dressed in Public Mirth
A London specialist in mental health urges dress as a mental stimulant. He argues well fitting clothes boost energy and wits, while shabby attire undermines confidence and social standing. He condemns ill suited public lunatics outfits and notes the visible contrast between smart attire and plain garments.
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London
Ufe
Monster shark harpoons crew as Port Limon tale unfolds
Officers of the steamer Limon recount a dramatic catch at Port Limon Costa Rica where a huge shark attacked a fruit handler overboard. The crew battled the monstrous fish exhausting it before lifting it onto deck. The shark weighed about 1000 pounds and was the largest of its species seen in Port Limon.
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Limon
Long Wharf
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Boxton Globe
Felick
Duels Flourish in German Cities Led by Gottingen and Jens
German cities Dominate duel activity with Gottingen and Jens in the lead. Daily duels occur in Gottingen, with a historical peak of 12 in 24 hours. Jena reached 21 in a day. Across the empire about 4,000 duels yearly versus 1,000 in France and 270 in Italy. Over a decade 9,759 meetings, 974 from newspapers or public letters, swords used in most duels, revolvers only once.
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Germany
Jens
Gottingen
Jena
German Empire
France
Italy
Emerson on vocation and the path to infinity
A compact reflection by A. W. Emerson on each person’s single directing vocation. He likens life to a ship moving through a river, facing obstacles on all sides until the channel opens to an endless sea, inviting maximal exertion and serene momentum.
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A. W. Emerson
Legal tangle over man who claims to manufacture diamonds
The piece notes the fascination of women with a man who allegedly can create diamonds and the dwindling genuine gems as supply shrinks and prices rise, framing the story as a social curiosity about a dubious claim and its market implications.
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Gemma
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Harry Mitchell
Morris Knight
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Wm. Baxley
Frank LeMaster
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W. A. Meeks
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Register of Deeds
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Smiley Furniture Company
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Sm& Howells
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