Gun Kills 150 Wild Ducks With Single Discharge
A six ounce powder charge and three pounds of shot powered a triple barreled muzzle loader that killed 150 ducks in one blast. Made in Paris in 1845 for M. Dissus De Lacroix, the weapon weighed 95 pounds, 8 feet 2 inches long, with a tripod mount for boat use. Now owned by FP Bouron Sons in New Orleans, it has fired only once in decades due to game laws.
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United Press
New Orleans
FP. Bouron Sons
Louis Bouron
Louis
Paris
France
M. Dissus de Lacroix
de Lacroix Island
de Lacroix
Louisiana
Bouron Brothers
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Pension dispute over John H Murphy’s monthly funds
Spencer October 4. John H Murphy a retired Civil War veteran sought a pension reduction from 90 dollars to 72 dollars after illness. He later asked for an increase back to 90, which was granted, and then requested restoration to the original amount after full recovery.
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Nited Press
Spencer
Tas
John H. Murphy
Murphy
Wnd
M Department
Government
Dr Blosser's Cigarettes Offer Nasal Relief Claims
An advertisement extols Dr Blosser's Cigarettes as a safe herbal inhalation remedy for nasal catarrh bronchial irritation and various respiratory ailments. It asserts the product uses medicinal herbs and berries with warm vapor reaching air passages where other treatments fail and notes no tobacco or cubebs. It urges purchase from druggists for relief.
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Dr. Blosser
Charles Curtis Watches Races From Lincoln Fields
Senator Charles Curtis former jockey will watch races from the Lincoln Fields track in Chicago as a potential vice president. He travels by private car and will stay for an afternoon of rest after speaking at the Swedish American Hoover Curtis club. Curtis plans a Northern Indiana tour and Gary rally before a Northwest campaign week.
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Kenneth G. Crawford
United Press
Chicago
Charles Curtis
United States
Stuyvesant
Illinois Turf Association
Lincoln Fields
Curtis
Senate
Washington
J. B. Ford
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Auditorium Theater
Hoover-Curtis Club
Herbert Hoover
Indiana
Gary
Northwest
Simple Way to Be Rid of Gas
Belching after meals often comes from excess gastric acid. Take Pape's Diapepsin after eating or when pain appears for quick relief. It neutralizes acid, soothes the stomach, aids digestion, and helps prevent future discomfort. Millions have used it for years and recommend it for speedy relief. A 60 cent package is available from druggists.
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Pape
Record skid through two counties shocks British motorists
An automobile in Bedfordshire started a skid that carried it across county lines into Northamptonshire near Rushden. The six occupants escaped injuries as the car overturned but stayed intact in the remarkable incident.
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United Press
London
Bedfordshire
Northamptonshire
Rushden
Unison Chorus of Sikhs Lose Court Dispute
In Shanghat on October 4 the American consular court faced chaos as thirteen Sikhs, all watchmen for a local steamship company, attempted to testify at once. They claimed discharge without notice and wage withholding. Sidney A. Moss, an American attorney, represented the Sikhs and made a dramatic case.
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United Press
Shanghat
Sidney A. Moss
Sikh witnesses press claim in court hearing
In a court chamber led by United States Commissioner A Krisel, Wazir Dingh and twelve Sikhs testified that the company did not pay them in full after discharge. Fifteen more Sikhs echoed the demand for thirty five dollars each as the session halted.
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United States
A. Krisel
Wazir Singh
Moss
Krisel
Sikhs Question Wazir as Courtroom Clears
In the courtroom only Wazir remained as twelve Sikhs nodded approval and thirteen responses were recorded to each of Mons questions. The commissioner cleared all but Wazir, and the case proceeded peacefully. Mrs Foran has been ill for days.
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Ahib
Wazir
Mons
James Foran
Harpater kicks football over 105-foot building
Carnegie Tech captain and quarterback How ard Harpater demonstrated his kicking skill by sending a football over the 105 foot Margaret Morrison school building in Pittsburgh. The ball cleared the structure by at least ten feet. Dr. W. L. Marks commented on the stunt as a notable display of kicking power.
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Ard Harpater
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Margaret Morrison
Harpater
W. L. Marks
Carnegie Tech Coaches Debut New Hat Style
Carnegie Tech coaches unveil a new hat design as part of team apparel. The change features a distinctive cap chosen by the staff, signaling a fresh look for the squad this season.
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Carnegie Tech
Judge Palmer Resting After Hospital Transfer
Judge W. A. Palmer, recently removed again from his home, has been moved to St. Anthony Hospital and is now resting well there.
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W. A. Palmer
St. Anthony Hospital
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