Odd News Snippets Stir Chicago and Beyond
A Chicago woman says American girls are artificial. A Chicagoan shoots for a good rest, but self-inflicted, likely satisfied. A Kansas doctor seeks divorce as wife scolds. a thin excuse. Tuberculosis linked to crime by a Binghamton judge. Skirts widen a season, Paris reports no narrower cuts. A Columbia professor says vacations unnecessary if pay stops. Egg sandwiches rise in Washington amid inauguration chatter. Hobble skirts prompt advice on knees. Detroit man seeks divorce for chatter. Bachelors more prone to insanity, experts say. A man in St. Louis has a heart removed and sewn shut. A Chicago club aims to exclude cats from grocers. Dr. Dana says love of animals is a disease. A Los Angeles maniac jailed for dynamite in a hand organ. A scientist aims to keep headless cats alive for midnight feline woes.
Counterfeit $10,000 Bills Circulated Alert
An unnamed source warns that a person is circulating counterfeit ten thousand dollar bills. The notice cautions readers that accepting even a seemingly small denomination could mislead them into handling fake currency.
Fashion and platinum in nuptial trends
The article notes that while platinum may last longer than gold in wedding rings, it is not guaranteed to become the prevailing fashion amid rapid marriage trends of the era.
Divorce Granted Over Unfair Bed Cover Dispute
A wife was granted a divorce claiming her husband failed to share the bed covering fairly on cold nights. The report suggests divorces may arise from seasonal causes.
Aeroplanes to be Catapulted from Battleships
A terse remark proclaims that aeroplanes will be launched from battleships, arguing that prior bravado pales beside the forthcoming display of decisive naval vigor.
Motion Picture Exports Mark Year Of Chase Driven Output
A year’s export totals about fifteen miles of film with many remaining reels showing rapid chase scenes. The trend suggests a strong appetite for action packed sequences in the national cinema.
Longest-named man found in Texas
The man identified as Papsous Heodouchoumturyonwtopolos, noted for an unusually long name, has been located in Texas. Authorities described the finding as a linguistic curiosity, with cultural attention turning toward his distinctive name.
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Texas
Heodouchoumturyonwtopolos
New York Man Punched Robber, Nose Reveals Identity
A New York man fought off a would-be robber by punching him hard enough to reveal his identifiable nose. The incident serves as a warning to other hold-up men to stay out of matters that do not concern them.
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New York
New York Targets Crooked Crooked Conspiracy Against Bells
A snippet notes New York undertakes another crackdown on church bell tampering with public alarm about thefts in early hours. The piece hints at a general belief that residents may intrude quietly, even in stockings, on Saturday mornings around six o clock.
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New York
Grain and Potato Rubber Substitutes Prompt Food Concern
If synthetic rubber from grain and potatoes is true, households worry about acceptable food substitutes. The remark raises fears that tire material could impact food supplies and affordability for families.
Montana man arrested after butcher robbery incident
A Montana man was arrested in connection with a reported robbery at a local butcher shop. Police stated the investigation is ongoing and no injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.
Trousers reach century mark in Punch commentary
Punch notes trousers are about 100 years old, praising the inventor’s credit. It contrasts this with the person who started the crease tradition, implying less merit for that initiator.
In London Theaters Hats Off and High Hair Discouraged
A London notice orders removal of hats in theaters and discourages high hair styling. The article highlights small rights overlooked amid large social changes, noting a downtrodden man’s resolve to fight for basic rights.
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London
RAIL HEADS INDICTED FOR CONSPIRACY IN TRADE
New York federal grand jury indicts Charles Mellen of New Haven & Hartford, Edeon Chamberlain of Grand Trunk, and Alfred Smithers for conspiring to monopolize interstate commerce under the Sherman act. Indictments cite secret documents showing plans to withdraw Canadian rivals from New England and tightens control of the Mellen Morgan monopoly.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railway
New England
Edeon J. Chamberlain
Grand Trunk Railroad
Alfred M. Smithers
New Haven
Grand Trunk
Wickersham
Mellen
Department of Justice
Two Roads
Mellen-Morgan
Wilson 15 at Home Welcomed by Gov. 25000 in Staunton
In Staunton Virginia 25000 people welcomed President elect Wilson to his birthplace on a Friday celebrating the anniversary of his birth. He slept in the room where he was born at the First Presbyterian manse as crowds cheered and electric lights lit the town.
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Virginia
Staunton
Wilson
First Presbyterian Church
Old Dominion
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Charlottesville
Joseph E. Willard
Mann
A. T. Montague
Ellyson
Evelyn E. Byrd
Strand ed Fruit Steamer Turrialba Praised After Grounding
New York officials recount the safe rescue of 57 passengers and crew from the United Fruit Company steamer Turrialba after it grounded near Atlantic City. The Seneca evacuated them to Pier 15 while customs inspectors cleared baggage and lifeboats ferried survivors to safety.
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New York
United Fruit Company
Jersey
Atlantic City
United States Revenue
Seneca
Pier 15
East River
Corps of Customs
Turrialba
Barnegat
Taft in Panama: blast tied to local rivalry
Dispatches from Panama report the park explosion near the Tivoli hotel during Taft's dance to be the result of business rivalry between two nearby merchants. Taft was secure, and officials say the blast was unrelated to his presence. Panama also notes Taft will not nominate canal zone civil governors before returning to the United States, with Col. Goethals likely to receive the post.
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Washington
Tivoli Hotel
Taft
National Theater
Panama
Panama Legation
Valdes
Legation
Kaiser Has New Grandson in City Palace Birth
Kaiser family welcomes a baby boy born December 28 to Princess August Wilhelm at Wilhelmstrasse palace. Mother and son reported doing well.
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Kaiser
August Wilhelm
Wilhelmé@trasse
Admiral Dewey Celebrates 75th Birthday
Washington December 28 Admiral George Dewey the famed naval officer is seventy five years old today. The aging hero remains strong and hale, as in the last decade continuing to command public esteem and respect.
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Dewey
Washington
George Dewey
Five of Family of Six Die Near Gary Indiana
Black diphtheria wiped out five members of the Hardesty family at Hobart eight miles east of Gary. P F Hardesty, a farmer, had two children fall ill first. Soon after, Mr and Mrs Hardesty and another child died within ten hours of the first symptoms.
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Gary
Ind
Hobart
P. F. Hardesty
Lawyer Edward P. Vilas Dies After Fall at Home
Edward P. Vilas aged sixty a prominent Milwaukee lawyer and brother of the late William F Vilas former postmaster general died from injuries after falling downstairs at his home Thursday authorities said.
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E. P. Vilas
Milwaukee
Edward P. Vilas
William F. Vilas
Destroyer Warrington Reaches Dock After Slamming Gale
Newport R I Dec 27 The destroyer Warrington under Lieut William Ancrom arrived at her slip at the torpedo station after a ten hour gale that swept her decks and left her topmast gone and awash.
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Newport
R. I
Warrington
William Ancrom
Telegraphic Notes on Global and Domestic Turmoil
Bulletin style items report the anti Madero spread reaching the U S state department from Mexico. In Boston Jesse Pomeroy known lifer from Charleston prison spoke to Governor Foss's wife. A Champaign Illinois family of four perishes in a Pan American Limited collision four miles south of town. a neighbor child injured. Opal Scott dies from the incident. In Laporte Indiana the M Rumely company distributes Christmas beer to 5 000 workers across cities. Washington dispatches to follow.
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Mexico
Yucatan
State Department
Boston
Jesse Pomeroy
Charleston
Eugene M. Foss
Foss
Champaign
Ill
Edward H. Miller
Ruth
Wayne
Here
Opal Scott
Laporte
Ind
M. Rumely Company
Richmond
Battle Creek
Mich
Washington
Dec
Pleads Guilty In $3.5 Million Oregon Orchard Swindle
R H Mac Whorter a Seattle real estate broker pleaded guilty in Portland to using the mails to defraud in the 3 1/2 million De Larm Columbia River orchard swindle.
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Portland
Ore
R. H. MacWhorter
Seattle
Latham Estate Settled After Banker Lewtham’s Death
New York December 26. John C Lewtham the banker who died August 18 1909 left an estate valued about 400000. Widow to receive 108648 and daughter 201700.
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Latham
New York
John C. Lewtham
Thirty eight labor leaders found guilty in dynamite conspiracy case
In Indianapolis thirty eight of the forty union officials were convicted by a federal court verdict against dynamite conspiracy. Two defendants, Herman G. Seiffert and Daniel Buckley, were acquitted and discharged. Sentencing for the guilty group will occur later before Judge Anderson. The courtroom held heightened tension as deputies guarded the proceedings.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Anderson
Herman G. Seiffert
Milwaukee
Daniel Buckley
Davenport
Iowa
Frank Ryan
Hockin
Clancy
Buckley
Seiffert
United States
Marshal Schmidt
Plot to Kill Madero Fails in Mexico City Bomb Plot
A private dispatch from Mexico City reports an assassination attempt on President Madero and a plan to bomb Chapultepec castle. French aviator Dubursueau Porteaux and ex‑Mexican officer Louis de la Concha were said to lead, but an early landing and arrest halted the plot. Authorities seized explosives and incriminating papers.
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Laredo
Tex
Chapultepec
Mexico City
Madero
Dubursueau Porteaux
Louis de la Concha
Peon de Los Canos
Chapultepec Castle
Federal Army
Wood to head big parade in inauguration ceremonies
Gen. Leonard Wood was named marshal of the inauguration parade by committee chairman W. C. Eustis, ending rumors that New York street commissioner W. H. Edwards would take the post. The remaining four chairmanships were filled by George E. Hamilton, J. H. De Sibour, Walter G. Peters, and Capt. James F. Oyster.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
W. C. Eustis
W. H. Edwards
New York
George E. Hamilton
J. H. de Sibour
Walter G. Peters
James F. Oyster
Opium Seized Aboard Mexican On Arrival
Opium valued at five thousand dollars was seized by customs officials in San Francisco on Friday aboard the American-Hawaiian steamship Mexican on its arrival from Salina Cruz Mexico.
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San Francisco
Salina Cruz
Mexico
Arrest Girl Firebug in Brooklyn Fires
Grace Trimble sixteen was arrested in New York on Friday for setting seven fires at 214 Kingston Avenue Brooklyn. Questioned by a policeman she confessed to the arson.
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Firebug
New York
Grace Trimble
Kingston Avenue
Brooklyn
Democratic Congressman Dies in Pennsylvania District
Benton Pa December 30 John Geiser McHenry Democrat congressman from the Sixteenth district Pennsylvania died here after a general breakdown at age forty six McHenry represented the party in the area and died Friday in this city with details as reported.
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Benton
John Geiser McHenry
Pennsylvania
Preparing for New Settlers in Western Canada
Immigration officials estimate this year will bring around 490000 people to Canada, with about 200000 from the United States. the three prairie provinces and British Columbia attract mixed farming and fruit growing settlers as railway expansion opens new lands. James A. Flaherty of the Knights of Columbus lauds the Northwest's opportunities, urging young men to move quickly.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
United States
Ottawa
British Columbia
American West
James A. Flaherty
The
Knights of Columbus
Canadian Northwest
Special scalp treatment with Cuticura products
The ad promotes a scalp remedy for itching dandruff and hair loss using Cuticura ointment applied in partings, then a Cuticura soap wash. It advises pillow protection, monthly shampoo, and notes samples and a Boston address for Cuticura, Dept. L.
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Dept. L
Boston
Pessimism and playful quips from old ads and quips
A jumble of humorous lines and ads from a historic page includes jokes on pessimism and a quip about a pessimist paw, a joke about Mrs. Austins Bag Pancake mix, health ads, a comment on sharpness vs dullness, farm sale notes, a Sioux City advertisement for farm payments, and a line about a flirt always practicing though never intends to play.
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the News-Eagle
E. H. DePoy
Mer
van Buren
Indiana
Chicago
Kansas
Binghamton
Paris
Columbia University
Detroit
St. Louis
Charles Dana
Los Angeles
Montana
Labor Members OF Industrial Commission
New Industrial Commission
A. B. Garrettson
Railway Conductors’ Association
John B. Lennon
American Federation of
Labor
James O'Connell
Federation of Labor
Congress
Staunton, VA
GOV
New Jersey
Telegraphic
D. Buckley
H. G. Seiffert
Frank M. Ryan
National Palace
Wood
United States Army
Speedem
Willie
Cincinnati Enquirer
Coyne
J. Mulhall
Sioux City
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