TEXT: NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS
  This prop document is designed for use with adventures from the 
  game book New Tales of the Miskatonic Valley published by Miska-
  tonic River Press. It could, of course, be used for other adventures as 
  well.
  This is a collection of the various newspaper clippings called for in 
  the adventures in the book. The clippings are individually labelled for 
  Keeper reference. This document is meant to be printed double-sided 
  on actual newsprint, if possible. You can find newsprint in the form of 
  cheap doodle or drawing pads at many office and art supply stores. 
  When cut to 8.5 x 11 inch size it will go through many inkjet and laser 
  printers. Please note: newsprint can jam some printers. If you are wor-
  ried about mechanical complications, print on light gray or tan 20lb. 
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  Print page three of this document on the back side of page two. Print page five on the back side of page four. Cut out indi-
  vidual clipping(s) following dashed red lines shown below and distribute as needed for your game. Please note: the clipping 
  comprising “Wasted Youth” Papers #2 is found on page three, which will be on the back of “Proof of Life” Papers #1.
  “REELING MIDNIGHT” PAPERS #1
  “REELING MIDNIGHT” PAPERS #2
  “REELING MIDNIGHT” PAPERS #3
  “WASTED YOUTH” PAPERS #1
  “WASTED YOUTH” PAPERS #2
  “WASTED YOUTH” PAPERS #3
  “PROOF OF LIFE” PAPERS #1
  “PROOF OF LIFE” PAPERS #2
  “PROOF OF LIFE” PAPERS #3
  “MALICE” PAPERS #1
  “MALICE” PAPERS #2
  
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   Body Identified as
  Missing Man’s
  A body found in an alley last week 
  in Arkham’s East Town has been posi-
  tively identified as that of Roger Hud-
  son, 23 years old, a resident and native 
  of Arkham.
  Hudson went missing last week, ac-
  cording to police reports. The body 
  was in an advanced state of decay, and 
  had probably been lying undiscovered 
  for the better part of a week, accord-
  ing to medical examiner Ephraim 
  Sprague.
  Although autopsy results are not 
  complete, it is believed Hudson died 
  of a heart attack. Funeral services will 
  be held next week, and Hudson will be 
  buried in Christchurch Cemetery.
  “reeling midnight” Papers #2
  House Fire Claims One Life
  The Arkham Fire Department re-
  sponded to a call early Wednesday 
  morning to find a house, believed to 
  be abandoned, completely engulfed in 
  flames. The fire was extinguished with-
  in an hour, but it was not till the next 
  day a body was discovered amongst 
  the ashes.
  Now identified as Bradford Taylor, 
  the 19 year old was formerly a student 
  at Miskatonic University studying bi-
  ology, but dropped out last semester. 
  Apparently Taylor, estranged from his 
  parents, had been squatting in the va-
  cant structure the last couple months, 
  according to neighbors.
  At first thought an arson, the fire has 
  now been ruled accidental, most likely 
  caused by careless smoking.
  “reeling midnight” Papers #3
  Deadly Chase 
  Through Arkham
  —
  By ROBERTA HENRY.
  It was like a scene out of a crime 
  thriller, or from the headlines of the 
  New York or Chicago papers, but it 
  happened here in Arkham. Police 
  conducted a chase through the streets 
  of our town in pursuit of the car that 
  hit and killed Mr. Arthur Hathorne, 
  65, as he crossed W. Pickman st. After 
  speeding through many city blocks, 
  the fleeing car spun around a corner 
  too quickly and smashed into a wall. 
  The driver, Joseph Dooley, was killed 
  in the crash.
  All of this would be enough cause 
  for alarm, but the reckless driver in 
  question was but 13 years old. Need-
  less to say, the car was not his. He had 
  stolen it from where one Brian Prit-
  chard had parked it.
  This is a tragedy on many levels and 
  while our hearts go out to the dead 
  boy and his family, our sympathies are 
  with Mr. Hathorne and his bereaved 
  loved ones. Witnesses claim they saw 
  Joey—as he was commonly called—
  smiling and laughing just before he hit 
  Mr. Hathorne, and that he continued to 
  laugh even after leaving the poor man 
  dead on the street.
  Dooley was a student at Eben S. 
  Draper Elementary School.
  “Wasted Youth” Papers #1
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  By ROBERTA HENRY.
  FOXFIELD, MASS. — This usu-
  ally peaceful small community of less 
  than a thousand souls is abuzz with 
  rumor. The popular Town Supervi-
  sor, Henry Barnes, also pastor of the 
  Foxfield Unitarian Church, has ap-
  parently received a death threat, ac-
  cording to Massachusetts State Police 
  Lieutenant Graham Tolliver.
  “A note was posted on the front 
  door of Supervisor Barnes’ home,” 
  Tolliver explained to this reporter. 
  “There are several suspects, but at 
  this time we’re not ready to make 
  any arrests. Unfortunately, the victim 
  disposed of the evidence before we 
  could thoroughly examine it.”
  Speculation is the death threat 
  came from one of Barnes’ constitu-
  ents, possibly angry over Barnes 
  opposition to leasing some of the 
  township land to a lumber company. 
  Tempers in this small, usually peace-
  ful, community are running high, and 
  it is rumored Supervisor Barnes was 
  actually involved in a physical con-
  frontation with one of his constitu-
  ents on the street just a day or two 
  prior to the alleged death threat.
  Unfortunately, Supervisor Barnes 
  has declined to be interviewed for 
  this story.
  Youth  Crime  Epi-
  demic  Continues
  —
  By ROBERTA HENRY.
  Young Billy Washburne, a student 
  at Eben S. Draper School, was appre-
  hended by police this afternoon after 
  he vandalized the windows of several 
  storefronts along E. Main street. Wit-
  nesses say the boy calmly walked up 
  with a baseball bat and began shatter-
  ing the glass windows. Businesses at-
  tacked included the Arkham General 
  Store and Arkham Printing.
  The boy, who is only 12 years old, at-
  tacked Patrolman Harris when that po-
  liceman approached him. The patrol-
  man obviously did not expect a vicious 
  attack from a young boy, and suffered 
  a broken arm. It took several officers 
  of the law to subdue the delinquent. 
  The child was in such a state that the 
  officers took him to Arkham Sanitari-
  um so that he would not be a danger 
  to himself or others. He remains under 
  the care of the doctors there.
  The proprietor of the General Store, 
  Rider Adams, is quoted as saying, “It’s 
  a crying shame when respectable 
  business people have to endure crime 
  like this.” By all accounts, however, 
  the young boy has heretofore been a 
  respectable member of society. And 
  unfortunately this is not an isolated 
  incident. Readers will be well aware 
  by now of the growing stories of child-
  hood delinquency in our normally 
  placid town. When will this scourge 
  end? What is to be done? And, further-
  more, when will City Hall take action?
  “Wasted Youth” Papers #3
  adabout
  The
  Keeping Up With
  Arkham’s Social Scene
  by     Madeline Manchester
  NEw  HAll  cHRisTENEd
  T
  HE GARDEN at Hall Manor was 
  a gay kaleidoscope of society 
  folk on Friday afternoon for 
  the christening of the newest addi-
  tion to the Hall family, Addison Davis 
  Hall, born three weeks ago to Mr. and 
  Mrs. Archie Hall. 
  I have mental pictures of the beam-
  ing countenance of M. J. Norton of 
  Providence, the proud godfather to 
  baby Hall, as he stood beside his own 
  daughter, Mary Stuart Norton. At 
  their side was Charles Tower, bene-
  factor of Miskatonic University, with, 
  as ever, a charming young woman on 
  his immaculately dressed arm. The 
  Gadabout did not catch her name, 
  very sad to say.
  Mrs. Hall was beatifically  attired 
  in a white crepe gown with which she 
  wore a white hat. Chatting with her 
  was Mrs. Fitzhugh Scott in a smart 
  white costume, to which an attractive 
  rose hat gave a touch of color. Mrs. 
  Norton wore a pretty picture hat an 
  carried a parasol. Her frock had a Pa-
  risian touch, with short sleeves and 
  long lace flounces on a short skirt. 
  Not that the tea and biscuits at the 
  Hall family estate were not delicious, 
  but with the baptism complete, it was 
  time for this reporter to take her leave 
  and make a very special call.
  For some time the Gadabout has 
  been hearing tales of wild, loud Fri-
  day night parties taking place in 
  one of the old mansions over in East 
  Town. Supposedly hosted by members 
  of European nobility, I was anxious to 
  learn more. Well, I finally managed 
  to get my hands on an invitation, and 
  away I went.
  I can’t divulge the actual address, 
  but from the number of automobiles 
  parked up and down Halsey street, 
  it’s not really hard to find. Although 
  the mansion is a bit shabby (suppos-
  edly it’s rented), light poured from all 
  the windows, and the sound of laugh-
  ter and spirited conversation could 
  be heard all the way to the street. 
  Somewhere, a piano played Boogie–
  Woogie music.
  What a mixed crowd it was! The 
  Gadabout was certainly surprised. 
  In attendance were a couple of well 
  known older gentlemen in the com-
  pany of our host, and even a tenured 
  professor from the University, whose 
  name you could not tear from me with 
  wild dogs.
  I couldn’t stay all evening but I had 
  the opportunity to meet the gracious 
  host, a distinguished gentleman from 
  Hungary named Zoltan Varga.
  Be assured, the Gadabout will be 
  attending next week’s gathering. Stay 
  tuned for more.
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  “proof of life” Papers #1
  “reeling midnight” Papers #1
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   TEENAGER DIES ON STREET
  —
  By FlOYd TOBEY.
  Early risers were subjected to a 
  peculiar sight this morning as a teen-
  aged boy ran screaming down S. Pea-
  body Ave. The boy in question was one 
  Lou Marino, who lived on that street. 
  A student at Arkham High, Marino 
  could be heard to shout angry obsceni-
  ties of the most awful kind. Then, the 
  boy collapsed in the street. Rushing to 
  his side, his neighbors discovered he 
  was dead.
  This calls to mind the other recent 
  incident with the car chase involving 
  young Joey Dooley, though in this case 
  the coroner has determined that poor 
  Lou Marino died when his heart gave 
  out. Of course, heart attacks are rare 
  in children, but they are not complete-
  ly unknown. While this attack may ex-
  plain his behavior, it seems as likely 
  that illicit substances were involved 
  and that this caused both his actions 
  and his death. The medical examiner 
  maintains that no such evidence was 
  found.
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  “Wasted Youth” Papers #2
  
  STUDENT  STRUCK
  SUDDENLY  BLIND
  –
  Miskatonic University Freshman 
  Was Waiting for Kingsport Bus.
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  SIMILARITIES  TO  RECENT  CASES  SEEN.
  –
  By Stanley Carter.
  Nov. 3 — Eighteen–year–old John 
  Placard, a freshman enrolled at 
  Miskatonic University, was struck 
  suddenly blind two days ago while 
  waiting for a bus in downtown King-
  sport. He was quickly rushed to Con-
  gregational Hospital where doctors 
  held the young man for observation. 
  At the time of this story, physicians 
  have yet to make a diagnosis.
  While interviewing the doctors it 
  was learned that two other Kingsport 
  citizens have suffered afflictions simi-
  lar to young Placard. Both Simon 
  McDonald, and Bernard White have 
  been admitted to and treated at Con-
  gregational Hospital.
  While as yet undecided regarding 
  the cause, the attending physicians 
  were quick to rule out any commu-
  nicable disease, and Kingsport resi-
  dents are to be reassured they are in 
  no danger.
  “malice” Papers #1
  ANOTHER  MAN
  SUFFERS  BLINDNESS
  –
  Fourth Case In Sixteen Days.
  –
  AUTHORITIES  URGE  CALM.
  –
  By Stanley Carter.
  Nov. 7 — Although authorities 
  have cautioned against speculation 
  that might cause undue panic, the 
  Chronicle feels it is the duty of this 
  newspaper to report all and any 
  news of value and service to the 
  community.
  Yet another citizen has been struck 
  by sudden, seemingly irreversible 
  blindness. Scott Forrester, an em-
  ployee at The First Marine Bank, in-
  explicably lost his sight two evenings 
  ago, while reading the newspaper in 
  his home.
  Authorities have cautioned this 
  newspaper about spreading undue 
  panic, but the editor of this publica-
  tion feels the public has a right to 
  know.
  Is there some sinister disease stalk-
  ing our streets? Authorities seem at a 
  loss to explain these recent events.
  “malice” Papers #2
  FRIDAY,  NOVEMBER  7
  The   Haunted   Woods
  Some things seem to run in ten–
  year cycles: drought, pestilence, 
  disease, and politics. So, once 
  again, this editor is hearing tales 
  of “strange voices” in the woods 
  north of town. This story is so old 
  I think it has cobwebs on it.
  “They were buzzing and swear-
  ing at us,” claims one witness, 
  who says he was assailed by the 
  voices while returning home late 
  one night from visiting a neigh-
  bor.
  Methinks said witness should 
  curtail his visits to said neighbor, 
  and should also stay away from 
  said neighbor’s still.
  And they call this the “Age of 
  Enlightenment”?
  	
  							—Your	Editor
  ingsport  Chronicl
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  “proof of life” Papers #2
  Foxfield’s  Firs
  WATCHMAN DIES IN 
  ACCIDENT.
  Elias  Whipple,  Aged  60,  
  Falls  From  Fire  Tower.
  By  WILTON  KEYES
  It is with great regret we announce 
  the death of Elias Whipple, who last 
  Tuesday fell to his death from the fire 
  tower in the north hills.
  Born in Foxfield in 1862 to Abraham 
  and Ruth Whipple, Elias Whipple was 
  known to all in Foxfield as a decent 
  man, dedicated to his job as town Fire 
  Watch.
  Bad health in recent years had left 
  Elias unsteady, and it’s believed that 
  while atop the tower he suffered a diz-
  zy spell, and fell over the railing to his 
  death.
  Services for Whipple, who has no sur-
  viving family, will be held this Friday in 
  the Unitarian Church. Burial will be on 
  the church grounds.
  A successor to his position of fire 
  watch has not yet been named.
  “proof of life” Papers #3
  
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