Wicked William Tripp and the Overland Valley Massacre
A rugged mining camp tale centers on William Tripp, a notorious rogue whose reign of terror ends after he shoots an immigrant mother in a peaceful valley. The camp residents, led by Judge Desire, debate punishment until a final volley from another settler ends Tripp's brutal career and seals the grim fate.
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William
William Tripp
William Wit
Red Eye
Elder Beacon
Willam
Colonel Cooper
Wiliam
Couple marries after fifty year shipboard courtship ends
Mrs Simpkins recounts a couple who wed days ago after a courtship on a ship lasting fifty years. The husband grew feeble and could not endure waiting longer. Philadelphia Ledger notes the unusual tale of enduring devotion.
Wire wheels vs wood wheels in cars sparks debate
The Automobile Dealer and Repairer notes wire wheels may break without warning and weigh less, offering possible fuel and grade improvements. It cites doubters about longer tire life and asks whether lighter wheels meaningfully cut fuel use, depending on wheel type and usage.
Folding Stairway Patent Offers Ceiling Stored Loft Access
Popular Mechanics reports a folding stairway patent that provides easy access to attics and lofts. When not in use the stairway folds up into the ceiling, saving space and enabling unobtrusive installation.
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Popular Mechanics
Hidden ceiling stairway folds into the ceiling
The mechanism uses spring rollers under the landing to lift the stairs into the ceiling with a counterbalance. Friction is reduced by roller bearings between stairs and ceiling. A light push folds the stairway up, and a pull on a chain lowers it for use.
Soldier’s self denial breaks as cobra tests vows
A personal letter recounts a British officer in India who vowed to remain single while in the army. At a colonial dinner, Cynthia Crocker’s calm act of kindness towards a cobra prompted him to abandon celibacy. He and Cynthia plan to marry in England after his transfer home, with a Twickenham wedding.
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India
Bengal Cavalry
Meerut
Colonel Crocker
The
Fusiliers
Cynthia
England
Mrs. Crocker
Delhi
Crocker
War Office
London
Twickenham
Crockers
Birds as Large Consumers of Food
Birds can eat large amounts relative to weight. Some species consume up to two and a half times their body weight in a day. The heron weighing about four pounds swallowed two trout totaling four and a half pounds. Wild pigeons also eat copiously, with a single pigeon gathering about 1 000 grains of wheat in a day.
Platinum Plated Ware for Laboratory Use
Platinum plated dishes crucibles and other utensils for chemical labs replace costly solid platinum items. The process bonds platinum to steel or nickel, rolls into sheets, then shapes the ware with edges fused to cover base metal, offering chemical resistance.
Transparent Paint For Glass
A method to create a transparent glass coating by tinting white shellac varnish with aniline dye. Warm the glass before application if possible. Remove the pane from its frame, pour on the shellac, then drain at a corner for a smoother finish than brushing.
Opium Habit Among Women Debated by Editor and Scientist
A famed scientist urges action to curb the opium habit among women while an editor coolly questions the implications. The exchange suggests opium use as a sign of aging and prompts discussion on remedy and social impact.
Homeric Humorist Guide in Front of You
A fragmented note references a humorous guide titled Homeric Humorist and mentions the nation’s capital and a figure named Miss Gush. The garbled text hints at a satirical voice addressing an audience in a formal setting. Further readable details are not available.
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National Capitol
Rubber as a Plaything Through The Ages
The piece notes that rubber shaped play and sport, tracing its role from early ball games in Haiti where balls were made from tree gum to later uses. It discusses global appeal and the idea that tangible health benefits drive the push for better playthings and sports equipment.
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Haiti
President Wilson proposes anti trust reforms and railway oversight
President Wilson addresses Congress urging clear anti trust legislation and personal accountability for corporate leaders. He proposed giving the Interstate Commerce Commission power to supervise and regulate the financial operations of railways as part of relaxing tensions in industrial warfare.
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Washington
Pres. Wilson
Congress
Mann
Messenger Walks 28 Miles Coastline Problem Solved
A Los Angeles newspaper tackles a riddle about a messenger leaving the rear of an army and traveling a coast 28 miles long to begin the day. The puzzle asks how far the messenger walks along the coast.
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Los Angeles
Westville Plans Carnegie Library Building and Board Elected
Westville moves toward securing an $8000 Carnegie library. A seven member library board was elected with Mrs. Virginia Wright president and Miss Mary L Crumpacker secretary. Architect W B Parker will prepare plans for a one story brick building with basement and 34 by 50 feet footprint. Township tax of five tenths mill will fund maintenance. site selection of six to eight options is pending.
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Carnegie
Carnegie Foundation
Westville
Ladies’ Library Association
Virginia Wright
Mary L. Crumpacker
L. R. Cass
E. S. Smith
Lillian E. Hixon
D. L. Crumpacker
A. C. Johnson
Wright
Miss Crumpacker
W. B. Parker
Indianapolis
Parker
State forestry board offers prizes for forest essays
The state board of forestry seeks to engage students in forest preservation and planting on land unsuitable for farming. Prizes total forty dollars with 12.50 for the best essay and 7.50 for the second best in both high schools and grades country schools. Essays must be ink written, under 2000 words, mailed to Elijah A. Gladden in Indianapolis by May 1.
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State Board of Forestry
Elijah ‘ ‘A. Gladden
Board of Forestry
Indianapolis
Ind
Eer
Indiana Leaders Highlight Knights of Pythias Jubiliee and Relic Return
Thomas J. Carlin of Maton Georgia notes the Knights of Pythias near harmony as the supreme tribunal meets at the Hotel Severin in Indianapolis. He announces February 19th marking the order’s fiftieth anniversary with a golden jubilee in Washington. The Rathbone Bible, founder Rathbone’s token, has been recovered and is used in important ceremonies. Indiana is praised as a national leader with the Indian Pythian building described as the finest.
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Thomas J. Carlin
Maton
Knights of Pythias
Indianapolis
Supreme Tribunal of the Order
Hotel Severin
Knights of Pythias Order
Carlin
Washington
Supreme Lodge
Rathbone
Porter County Anti-Tuberculosis Group Plans Work
Officers of the Porter County Anti-Tuberculosis Association met January 17 in the Farmers National Bank reception room to chart a program funded by Red Cross seal sales. Present were Dr. Edmonds Hebron Dr. Nesbit E Funk Dr. Knowlton and officers Amos Lantz E Dilley Mines C O Wiltfong S C Wilson L H Robbins P D Farrand. An executive committee was named with Mrs Farrand chairwoman Mrs Wiltfong secretary to chairperson Mrs Robbins Dr Funk and Dr Edmonds and John Freer Amos Lantz. The group will report plans after considering township needs.
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Porter County Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Farmers National Bank
Red Cross
Dr. Edmunds
Hebron
Nesbit
E. Funk
Dr. Knowlton
Amos ‘Lantz
E. Dilley
Mines
C. O. Wiltfong
S. C. Wilson
L. H. Robbins
P. D. Farrand
Farrand
Wiltfong
Robbins E. Funk
Edmonds
John Freer
Amos
Lantz
City truancy officer cites shoe quality as charity surge
Evanaville reports truancy officer Frank Myers says foul shoes fuel charity requests. Leather treated with acid falls apart in wet weather. Myers has spent 16 years assessing applications for free shoes and clothing to help needy children attend school.
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Evanaville
Frank Myers
Wright Invents Automatic Stability Device for Safe Flight
Dayton inventor Orville Wright says an automatic stabilizer will make flying foolproof and safe as a family carriage. Tests show the machine cannot turtle. it maintains lateral and fore aft balance and lands safely. He predicts Chicago to New York trips in a day with en route refueling and will demonstrate the device in early spring. Officials consider the device for mail delivery routes across western states.
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Dayton
Chicago
New York
Broadway
Orville Wright
Wright
Orville - Wright
Postal
United States
Walter McDonald Alleged Forgery Suspect Identified
A fragment mentions Walter McDonald as an alleged forgery suspect tied to a forged check, with scant details on circumstances or location. The note implies authorities are pursuing the case and seeking information to confirm identity.
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