Odd Anecdotes and Escapes From Around Towns
A collage of short items: a tourist claiming kin to Robert Burns’s widow, an artist startled by a farmer’s gaze on his painting, a Nebraskan gifting gold to the poor, a train encounter with Phoebe Davis, jail escape antics at Salem, and a comical congressional gesture by Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Feat Armour
Iis
Indy
Westchester County
N.Y
Ernest Haskett
Farmer Center
Joseph Grismer
Phoebe Davis
McPherson
Salem
Ore
Pnison
Tracy
Distorted Excerpt Covers Odd Mentions and Local Ads
Readable text shows scattered product pitches and notices from a damaged page. References include Defiance Starch and various household or medical items, plus stray names and addresses. The fragment hints at period advertising style and misc. notices without a cohesive news story.
Machen Vacation Proposed Move Sparks Post Office Probe
Washington May 11 The Postmaster General ordered M G Fosnes now a post office inspector to take charge of the department and transfer Machen’s bureau to inspector control to speed the investigation. Machen requested leave of absence as inquiries into alleged collusion with box manufacturers and route favoritism widen. An organized southern effort to remove black carriers and pressure inspectors is reported, with inspector Conger directed to conduct a thorough Nashville case review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ww. Machen
Payne
M. G. Fosnes
Dierelofure
Bost Ofice Department
Mechten
United States
Bristow
Mechen
Hostofica
Machen
Ling
Machet
Freeyey
oNice
Wynne
Aouth
le Pritrons
Talaelty
Aligood
Belg
Bin
Allsoog
Messares
Besta
Oreagion
Conger
Nashville
Banks Fail in Waterloo and Auburn Depositors Lose
May 14 Waterloo Indiana reports the closing of the Death and McMillan banks, a major local collapse arising from overdrafts and alleged irregularities. Receiver J. Dy Laighty expects 100 cents on the dollar, with creditors facing about 120000 in claims and many residents losing their last funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ind
Bank of Waterloo
McMillan Bank of
Cainte Fd
J. Dy
Leighty
Mia
McClellen
Charles McClalan
Auburn Bank
Neogie
Pisinoss
Parrot's Alarm Saves Life In New Jersey House
Neighbors rushed to George S. Andrews home after a parrot screamed murder and help. Andrews lay on the floor with a deep neck wound from a fall while repairing a stove. A physician stitched the wound and Andrews narrowly survived. The parrot had previously awakened others to fire dangers in the same house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weebington
N. J
Andrews
Results of Fridays Games Across Leagues
Baseball results from Friday across the American and National Leagues and minor circuits show St Louis, Chicago, New York, Boston, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and others posting wins. Multiple scores, teams, and venues listed with denser summaries and league tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Cilenga
Bredetahane Bete A Ton
Wheldogien
Boston
Chienso
Pete New York
Lu‘ Pittabury
Cincinnati
American Association
Tadinsapolis
Duleda
Binneapolis
Kansas City
Linlsville
Colunshus
Paul
Aulwankee
St. Tnseph
Peoria
Allswerskes
Winns City
Colorado Springs
Denver
Des Moines
Omaha
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Bloomington
Teck Jaan
Evator
Tt Jaltet
Fisekforu
Dubuque
Terre Harte
Ds Soudis Ben Evanaglis
Fort Wayse
Marlow
Ds Anderson
Dayton
Wheel
Tea i
Child Drowns in River Near Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Wisconsin on May 1 Geneva Ridgemen, a young white girl, played on the river bank and threw stones into the water. She lost her boat, fell into the current, and was swept far downstream before help could reach her. A companion girl was too frightened to call for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Wis
Trightene
Little One Turns Black in Odd Skin Change
A six year old girl from Ottaly New York is reported to be whitening turning black with a piebald skin pattern and painful symptoms. Parents are white and doctors in western New York are perplexed by the rapid change claiming the child gradually becomes a negress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottaly
Rochester
N. Y
Arlon Frogser
N.Y
Byon 7 Arnold Advances Electric Bond Link
Electric Ling Kenosha Wisconsin May 11 report states the bond to connect Kenosha and Waukegan is secured per month the right of way for the entire project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Byon
Arnold
Uultd
Waukegan
Authonn
General Gomez Sails for Havana Amid Ceremonial Escort
General Gomez leaves New York aboard the We Ward diner Havana bound for Havana. He is accompanied by Francisco Palma nephew of President Palma, signaling a formal ceremonial departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez Balls
New York
Maximg Gomez
Havana
Frrancisco Palma
Palma
Burglars Loot Clinton Kentucky Store
Burglars broke into BH Reid store in Clinton Kentucky using a bar and glass. The safe was blown and money between 800 and 706 dollars taken. store noted as robbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Bay
Reid
Plague Alarm Tracks Across Coastal Cities
Reported appearance of a plague case near Callao Peru prompts Ecuador to bar ships from Peruvian ports. In the United States Union Pacific strikers in San Francisco express solidarity with Pacific Coast workers as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guayaquy
Vuader
Callao
Per
Geraels
Voth Union Prcific
San Praneisco
Dolterninkeers and
Helpera
Central
Pattie
Southern
Pacific
TL Paap Kayo Atraci
Fig Unton
Pooite Atrikurs
Legacy for Dogs and Cats in New York May 11
The will of Charlotte M. Iloyt, who recently died, directs a fund of 50 dollars per month for the maintenance of her pet cat and dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charlotte M. Iloyt
Fehor Men Stray from Mission Bank Trail
Two men drifted away from their voyage near Halifax Halifax. Authorities tracked them to Loilsburg where they faced charges related to tax discrepancies. The incident occurred as part of the broader mission compliance effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Row ‘Lafely
Halifax
Thair
Traileng
Bank
Loilsburg
Calaiass Care
Fire Damages Doxey Hotel in Anderson Indiana
Fire at the Doxey hotel in Anderson caused about 36000 dollars in damage. Two women were rescued and five or six workers were affected by smoke as crews fought the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firgs Anderson
Ind
Doxey
Buda
Arts
Ae Employe
Ware
Powder and fashion hints from a past era on beauty and hats
The text mixes cosmetic advice with fashion notes from a historical period. It discusses powders made of magnesia and lemon juice, facial cleansing routines, and minimal use of soap. It then shifts to hats, buttons, materials, and detailed descriptions of stylish headwear and petticoats for women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Fragmentary textile description from an old catalog
A partial OCR note describes a blue or pink dine fabric item, an 18 inch piece with elaborate edge cording, around the edge and inner piping, with a bonnet back tied at the buckle and a white edged band.
Fragmentary OCR Reading of Planting and Decoration Notes
Ambiguous readable text describes moving to a belt area and tying a stock of Yeat Hint to Cooke for decoration. Mentions leaves and delay in sending pretty fruit and vegetable words. Several garbled phrases and circles over the source text with pale green and white contact.
Fashion Notes and Care Tips From A Fragmented Page
A garbled excerpt mentions delicate dillon hats and pink roses, describing harmony between elements and a hat with a wide brim. It shifts to instructions on washing white silk, advising cold water, gentle handling, and thorough squeezing to avoid wringing or damage.
Black stine alba iB buy riollet young
The readable fragment mentions names and a sequence of unclear terms. No clear event or outcome is identified. This item appears as a damaged note with scattered words and no verifiable facts to summarize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Katy
St. Louis
Black Stine
Alba
Buy Riollet
Wei
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B. Z
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Lellere Piso
John Tr. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Dad
Beneraly
Hruusekeelers
Furel
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Otion
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Brin
Jovely
de Gory
Perfarsito
Jace
Uquig
Ang Troy
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Howehold
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