Murderers to the scaffold in Chihuahua case
Three American murderers Mason Harle and Richardson face execution in a Mexican prison after a five year international case rooted in insurance fraud and murder. Their scheme involved poisoning victims Devers and Mitchell for life policies before fleeing to Texas and later being captured. The case highlights a complex cross border legal battle and awaited formal death sentence.
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el Paso
Texas
UN Jess
Diaz
Mason
Harle
Richardson
Chihuahua
Maesen
Rochester
New York Life Insurance Company
Execo Harte
Thor
Wails
Insurance Company
Harry Mitchell
James Devers
Mitchell
Deve
Hulbert
William Mitchell
Devers
New York Bank
CT. Richardson
Hubert
Dallas
Gray
Glittegir
Haulbert
Evans
Tie
United States
Mexico
Chamberlains Salve Praised For Skin Ailments Cure
For any ordinary diseases of the skin Chamberlains Salve is excellent. It not only allays itching and smarting but effects a cure. For sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bry L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bry
L. P. Canning
E.C. ‘McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens
Agreeably Surprised Relief From Rheumatism Creams
Sufferers from rheumatism find prompt relief by applying Chamberkits. Pin Balmer introduces sheep and vest by Hon Palmer & Sons, W. C. Smith & Bra, TP, Canning, McEvey Ort Dine Col Athens GA.
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Hon Palmer & Sons
W. C. Smith & Bra
Tp, Canning
McEvey
Athens
Bacon Seeks Canal From Tennessee River to Atlantic Waterways
Senator Baron Maday in Washington introduces a bill to authorize a study and construction of a canal from the Tennessee River near Chattanooga to the navigable waters of Georgia. The plan calls for a route that connects to the Mississippi basin with a five foot depth, using existing navigable waters. A $75,000 appropriation is requested for the survey. Senator Bacon will push the waterway project after receiving the Army Engineers report.
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Washingston
Baron Maday
Tennesser
Chattanooga
Bringwick
Secretary of War
Tennessee River
Hear Tieys
Chattianoosa
Georgia
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi
Valleas Atlex
Army Engineers
Bacon
Grape-Nuts Proclaims Digestive Health Boost
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a key to digestion and tissue repair. It claims the cereal supplies vital phosphates from wheat and barley, aiding brain and nerve strength with minimal preparation. The copy promotes eating slowly with cream and cites The Road to Wellville for context.
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Wellville
Commerce Elects Unanimous Officials for 1908
Special to Banner. Commerce December 5. At a recent municipal election ten officers were unanimously elected including Mayor J. M. Nix and councilmen John D. Barnett John D. Hardman Claude Little A. D. Harris A. P. Rice and H. T. Adderhott. Bonds for waterworks and sewerage were issued and will be sold to fund the system.
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Commerce
J. M. Nix
John D. Barnett
John D. Hardman
Claude Little
A. D. Harris
A.P. Rice
H.tt. Adderhott
Mayon
Nix
Mie City of Commerce
Hood
New Cotton Warehouse Erected by C J Hood in Commerce
Hon C J Hood is building a large fireproof cotton warehouse between North Broad and Homer streets near the Southern Railway spur to Farmers Oil Mill. When finished it will aid farmers and merchants by enabling storage and advancing money against cotton to secure better prices next spring. Hood is praised as a prudent businessman and public-spirited for this move.
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Commerce
C.J. Hood
North Broad Street
Homer Street
Southern Railway
Mr. Hood
Senator Clay seeks list of banks holding U.S. deposits
Washington December 5 Senator Clay introduced a resolution asking the secretary of the treasury to provide the senate with a list of banks where government money is kept and the amounts on deposit. He contends deposits are largely outside the south with substantial sums in New York and eastern banks.
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Washington
D. C
Nations Committee
Vno
Chicas
Kansas City
St. Louis
Denver
Pittsburg
Athletic City
Senator Clay
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Clay
Treasury
New ‘York
Carolina Court Reverses Ruling On Rail Ticket Fines
The North Carolina Supreme Court reversed a superior court ruling imposing a 5000 fine on Southern Rail Company for selling passenger tickets above legal rates. The decision upholds the act as self executing, limits injunctions against state suits, and notes dissents from Chief Justice Clark and Associate Justice Brown.
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Raleigh
N. C
State Supreme Court
United States
Supreme Court
Clark
Brown
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in 2 Days by Relief for Rheumatism
Morton E L Hill of Lebanon Ind reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in all muscles and joints and was bedridden six weeks with eight doctors none helping until using Dr Detchon s Relief for Rheumatism. He says it gave immediate relief and enabled walking in three days, claiming it saved her life. Sold by H R Palmer Sons DeWitt s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve also advertised.
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Morton EL. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Detchon
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Jeffersonian plea on railroad commission and Southern Express
The Jeffersonian appeals to the new Georgia Railroad Commission to curb the Southern Express Company. It denounces high transport charges, unsafe passenger waits at rural stations, and demands decent accommodations. It urges voters to judge officials by their promises and calls for action.
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Railroad Commission
Southern Express Company
Georgia
Commission
Jeffersonian
Free Passes for Eliters Questioned by The Jeffersonian
The Jeffersonian asks who among editors and politicians have enjoyed free passes, urging a transparent list of those benefiting from complimentary access or perks. The inquiry targets influence and accountability within media and governance.
Dr L C Hardman Builds Addition to Central Hotel
Commerce Ga December 5 The contractors are busily erecting a large addition to the Central Hotel in Commerce and expect some sections ready for traveling public soon The expansion aims to enhance Georgia s hotel offerings and alleviate past accommodation shortcomings for travelers
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Commerce
Commercce
Owo
Georgia
Central
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Sold Widely
A Kennedy laxative cough syrup is described as a free flowing remedy that eases coughing and clears the bowels without opiates or narcotics. It is marketed as suitable for children and available at all druggists.
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Kennedy
Mistrial Declared in Bridges Murder Case at Macon
Macon Ga December 5 The jury hearing the murder charge against J M Bridges for the killing of Mrs Julia Driscol two weeks ago in Macon came down at noon without a verdict and Judge Felton declared a mistrial. It was said eight favored acquittal and four favored conviction of manslaughter. Bridges will remain jailed until the January term.
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Macon
J. M. Bridges
Julia Driscol
Felton
Superior Court
Bridges
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
Advertisement urging readers to take DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for a weak back bladder inflammation backache and weak kidneys. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
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BIG Canal
C. J Hood
South
Danderine
Miss Carroll
Materia Medica
Dr. Knowlton
York
Miss J. Carroll
Irving Ave
Chicago
Knowlton Divnder
Carolina Court
Southern Railroad
DeWitt’s
Thos, Watsom
New Railroad Commission
Southern Express Co
Dr. L. C. Hardman
Central Hotel
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