Spearing the Burglars by a Speaking Tube in Chicago
Women warned of a new burglary method in Chicago using a speaking tube to release a gas that renders victims unconscious before doors are jimmied. Mrs. Frederick A. Weiland, at 825 Sunnyside Avenue, recounted her experience to Chief Michael Hughes, describing a man posing as Mr. Ferguson who claimed an important matter. She inhaled a scented gas and grew dizzy, then fled to the window as the burglar waited in the vestibule with a small bag likely containing tools. neighbor John Roth confronted him and the intruder departed.
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Frederick A. Weiland
Sunnyside Avenue
Michael Hughes
Mr. Ferguson
John Roth
Icy River Claims Lost Kids in Illinois Town Tragedy
In Kingston Illinois the icy Kilwaukee River yielded the body of six year old Roger Brown, while his playmate Isabel Kiefer, eight, was found later in the water. A mitten frozen in the ice confirmed both children perished. The town had clung to a kidnaping for ransom theory aided by a clairvoyant. A mass search with cars, tents, and blasting gear continued until the body of Roger was recovered near a river bridge. The stepfather mourned as rescue efforts ended in tragedy.
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Ingston
Ill
Kilwaukee
Roger Brown
Isabel Kiefer
Isabel
Kingston
Genoa
Chicago & Northwestern
Albert May
Martial Law in Too Lively Mexia Oil Town Texas
Governor Neff imposed martial law in Mexia and the surrounding oil country after widespread violations of law. Brigadier General Jacob Wolters led 40 headquarters troops and 56th Cavalry Brigade for picket duty and prisoner guarding as state rangers investigated. Arrests included County Attorney Eubanks and Deputy Sheriff Steele amid rapid oil growth and a looming $750,000 fire threat to Mexia.
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Exia
Texas
Neff
Jacob Wolters
National Guard
Wolters
State
Mexia
Eubanks
Steele
French Lovers Letters Spark Divorce Case in Illinois Court
In UAWA Illinois a twenty year marriage ends as a wife wins divorce and ten thousand dollars alimony after producing love letters from a French woman written to Dr. A J Weirick of Marseilles. The surgeon did not contest. Letters describe affection and plans for a child as he served as captain in the medical corps during World War I.
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UAWA
A. J. Weirick
Marseilles
Weirick
United States
Marguerite Cuncen
Lemon
France
Guette
Marguerite
Cardinal Ratti Chosen to Be Pope Pius XI
Rome reports Achille Ratti archbishop of Milan elected pope after 11:38 white smoke signal. He accepts as Pius XI and is crowned in ceremonies as cardinals pay homage. Ratti, former papal nuncio to Poland, praised for aiding destitute children and stabilizing church relations amid postwar tensions. American cardinals O Connell Dougherty Begin arrived late for the conclave.
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Pius XI
Poland
Rome
Achille Ratti
Milan
Benedict, XV
St. Peter’s
Sacred College
Sistine Chapel
Cardinal Ratti
Cardinal Vannutelli
Logue and
Bisseti
Dean Vannutelli
Mgr. Sincero
Vannutelli
Sala Ducale
Sala Regia
Sala Clementina
Bislett
St. Peter's
Clemantine Hall
Vatican
New World
Cardinal O’connell
Boston
Naples
President Wilson
Dougherty
Philadelphia
Begin
Quebec
America
Pius
St. Peter
Benedict XV
Pius X
Cardinal Gasparri
Gasparri
Quirinal
Maffi
Pisa
Merry del Val
Cardinal Laurenti
Italy
Ambrosian Library
Republic of
Ratti
Holy See
Soviet
Russia
Sunken Rivers in England Spur Underground Water Study
Authorities in English districts push research into subterranean rivers said to flow unseen beneath the country. Rivers such as the Mole in Surrey reportedly disappear underground then reappear further on, hinting at hidden water supplies. The idea promises relief to many who previously bought water by the bucket.
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England
Mole
Surrey
Not Up to Sample Love Story Echoes Short Meeting
A playful quip about romance, noting initial attraction when meeting Jack and the paradox of not marrying him. The speaker recalls meeting him again repeatedly, hinting at a missed path between affection and commitment.
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Jack
Isolated Palmyra Atoll Family Discovered By U S Boat
On Palmyra atoll, more than 700 miles south of Honolulu, a family of two men and one woman was found by No. 4 Eagle boat during a visit and aerial survey. They were attempting a copra plantation. The woman, ill, returned to Honolulu for treatment. The island lacks regular steamship routes and external communications.
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Society
Palmyra Island
Honolulu
United States Eagle Boat No. 4
Dearborn Independent
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Ad Claims Safe Use
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin can be taken safely for col ds, headaches, toothaches, earaches, neuralgia, rheumatism and general pain. Follow directions on the unbroken package for quick relief. The Bayer Cross stamp indicates genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for over twenty one years.
Three Minds With but One Thought Suitor Offers Bet
A suitor hints at paying Bobby a dollar to keep others out of the conservatory for half an hour. Bobby interprets it as three dollars from him sister and mother, sparking a wary joke about avoiding trouble by not trying for others.
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Bobby
Boston Transcript
Favorite Prescription Says It Built Me Up
Madison reader Mrs. W. L. Mankie testifies that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription strengthens weak or rundown women and aided during expectancy. She notes it is sold by druggists in tablet or liquid form and invites trial offers with free medical advice from the Pres. at Invallds' Hotel Buffalo NY.
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Madison
Wis
Dr. Pierce
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad Letter
A longtime user from Los Angeles testifies to Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restoring health after years of illness and monthly doctor visits. She credits eight bottles and the Sanative Herbal for strength, noting she now helps others and urges others to try the product.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Lydia E. Pinkham
Guthrie
Oklahoma
George Hardey
Byram St
California
Man Learns Money Making By Avoiding Losses
An old saying warns that those who seek wealth should first study ways to prevent losses. It emphasizes prudent hard lessons over risky gambles and underscores caution as a foundation for financial success.
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Icy River
Archbishop of
Pope Pius al
Sunken Rivers
Legion
Fletcher
Bayer
Zaay
Cascara
Quinine
Mr. Hal
W. H. Hill CO
Detroit
Mrs. Hardee
Excello
Nu-Way Street Suspender Co
Adrian
Mich
Ing Barber CO
Wisconsin
Chestnut St
Milwaukee
Kentucky
Mayfield
Big Rock
Bay 4
Wits
Magnet Light Co
Market St
Kenosha
John Figved
Pueso As
W. F. Young, Inc
Temple St
Springfield
Mass
Ust
Lnoheo
Inouer
Mastin
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