Maxton News Reports Attack on Young Lady
Special to The Dispatch Maxton North Carolina February 14 a bold assault on a well known young woman by a negro Tuesday night near her employment spot as she walked home a man sprang from a dark spot on Saunders street dragged her into a courtyard and tried to silence her cries with a hand over her mouth the victim escaped after about 20 feet of struggle and reported the incident prompt patrols and searches were organized yet rain and darkness hindered foot print tracking Armstrong ordered police to round every likely suspect and bring him in for examination the town offers 100 reward and plans to seek state help to catch the alleged assailant while the victim suffered minor bruises and nervous shock a grim effort to keep Maxton safe for women remains under way.
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Maxton
N.C
Ecr
Féloca
Ien
Saunders Street
Bustis
Armstrong
Funeral of Mr Hankins at Grace Methodist Church
Funeral services for Mr A G Hankins, one of the citys oldest residents, were held yesterday afternoon at Grace Methodist Church with Rev M Plyler officiating. Interment followed at Oakdale. Pallbearers included local men and Confederate Veterans friends. floral tributes reflected high esteem. An unrelated ad for Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound appeared in the same notice.
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Grace Methodist Church
Oakdale
A. G. Han
Grace Methodist
Revy. M. Plyler
Oakum
Cape Fear
H. M
W. W. Hodges
F. Alderman
W. H. Yopp
T. Wood
W. C. Galloway
Francesca Returns to Aunt Jennie's Country House
Francesca escapes the city desk routine with Aunt Jennie and plans a long, peaceful winter at a country house in Aldrich. They travel by train, unpack in two adjoining rooms, light a fire, and settle into a simple rhythm as Aunt Jennie greets the change with quiet relief. Francesca looks forward to independence and a life with Aunt Jennie away from formalities.
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Rancesca
Aunt Jen
Jennie
Perone
Paterdes
Kees
Ellen Town
Francesca
Lucy
Aldrich
Jehu
Ellen
Confession city visits Aunt Jennie and Belle Chase recollections
Francesca returns to the yellow house and meets Ellen Town and Aunt Jennie. They share memories of Belle Chase and Peter Shaw, noting Belle's marriage and Peter's rise from student to senator with prospects of Congress.
Francesca’s Life in the Yellow House and a Downtown Accident
Francesca adapts to village life after leaving her past behind and joining local church and Sunday school. A winter hillside outing ends when a train passenger named Peter Shaw is struck by a bob sled and rushed to the yellow house. Dr. Briggs treats him as neighbors aid, leaving Peter confined for recovery.
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Pete
Francesca
Yellow House
Snow
Locust Hill
Jessie Reid
Johnny Payce
Johnny
Jessie
Dr. Briggs
Peter Shaw
Francesca and Peter Find a Home After Secret Romance
Peter recovers in the yellow house under Dr. Briggs and Aunt Jennie's care. Francesca, an heiress, reveals she will marry him and give up her throne to live a simple life with Peter in his home. She confesses she tired of ruling alone and chose a shared life with him.
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Yellow House
Dr. Briggs
Francesca
Peter
Jennie
La Creole Restores Natural Hair Color and Growth
An old advertisement promotes La Creole as a hair treatment that darkens gray hair by reviving color glands. It claims to stop hair loss, dandruff, and spur new hair growth, urging customers to avoid cheaper tonics and to buy from Jarman & Futrelle of Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Jarman & Futrelle
Wilmington
N. C
Adv
Lieutenant Marsh Dead in Fort Worth Fall
Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Peyton C. Marsh Jr. died at Fort Worth Texas from injuries from a Tuesday airplane fall. He is the son of Major General Peyton C. Marsh the army’s acting chief of staff.
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Washington
Peyton C. Marsh, Jr
Peyton C. Marsh
Army
Fort Worth
Texas
Nineteen British Ships Sunk in Week of Attacks
London reports nineteen British merchantmen sunk by mine or submarine in the past week per the admiralty. Thirteen of the losses were ships of 1600 tons or more and six were under that tonnage. Three fishing craft also were sunk.
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London
Admiralty
Mary MacLaren Signs Universal Contract Again
Mary MacLaren, discovered by Lois Weber, signs another Universal contract and moves to Universal City California for an indefinite period. Her breakout role in Shoes launched her film career. subsequent hits include Saving the Family Name The Mysterious Mrs M The Plow Woman Money Madness and more.
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Universal
Universal City
Cal
Mary MacLaren
Lois Weber
Miss MacLaren
Collier’s Magazine
Mary
Miss
Whispering Smith
Miss Clark in Prunella at Paramount with Marguerite Clark
Famous Players-Lasky announced last week the Paramount production Prunella with Marguerite Clark in the star role. Clark reportedly has a part that contrasts with her previous film The Seven Swans. Alice Howell's Oh Baby aims to mirror Oh Boy on stage, with release planned for mid February.
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Famous Players-Lasky
Paramount
Prunella
Marguerite Clark
Miss Clark
Alice Howell
Six Billion in Insurance Applications Worldwide
Washington reports that one million soldiers sailors and army nurses have applied for government life insurance totaling more than six billion dollars. The figure stems from an intensive post campaign report with nearly half of the applications arriving since January 14.
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Washington
One Big French Ship Sunk
A French report notes two ships sunk during the week ending February 9 one over 1600 tons and one under that tonnage by mine or submarine. One fishing vessel was destroyed and one merchantman was unsuccessfully attacked. Port activity shows 891 arrivals and 841 departures.
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Paris
Keyes Pleads Not Guilty in Impersonation Case
Salt Lake City Utah February 14 Har old J Keyes arrested on a charge of impersonating a captain in the United States army pleaded not guilty at arraignment before U S Commissioner Van Pelt. He admitted desertion from the 126th Infantry Macon Georgia and will be sent to Fort Douglas tomorrow then to Macon. Keyes said his father J W Keyes lives in New York.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Harold J. Keyes
United States Army
126Th Infantry
Macon
United States
van Pelt
Fort Douglas
Turpentine Market Report From Savannah
Savannah market update for February 14 shows firm turpentine, prices quoted with BDEF GHT at 6.10, Aly M at 7.10, N at 7.40, WG at 7.60, WW at 7.7. Rosin sales and receipts tallied, with totals for shipments and stock listed, alongside overall market figures for turpentine and rosin.
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Savannah
Turpentins
Rosiz
Kaly M
Great Game Paused by Airships Over Diamond
In 1915 the summer game halted as fans, players, and teachers urged action. The manager urged patience while fly cops pursued airships floating above the diamond, trying to catch balls batted into the air as the game stalled under odd aerial interference.
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Grand Stand
Diamont
How It Happened in the Office Tale
A fragmented dialogue set in an old office describes a mouse running across a typewriter. An office boy questions a remark while another claims the incident happened right in the old man's office where the mouse emerged from under the desk.
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Ams
Missing Name and Address Sought in Lost Item Note
A note asks why the name and address of the senile author are requested. It explains they will know where to return it if lost or stolen. The speaker mentions Percy Pinkleigh and questions the need for identifying details.
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Percy Pinkleigh
Gonch
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Mary Mlaren
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