Convict Staffleback Dies in Kansas Penitentiary Cell
Nancy Staffleback known as Mrs Staffleback, a notorious prisoner at the Kansas penitentiary, died of pneumonia at 79 in a women's ward. Her son George Staffleback, a lifelong convict, and husband Charles Wilson, also convicts, were allowed at her bedside. The Stafflebacks from near Galena were accused of multiple murders as hotel operators who disposed of guests’ bodies in a mine.
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Lavenworth
Kan
Nancy Wilson
Staffleback
Kansas Penitentiary
George Staffleback
Charles Wilson
Prigen
Galena
Kas
Chamberlains Cough Remedy touted as cure for croup
Harry Wilson of Waynetown Indiana praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an unequaled cure for croup and cold throat troubles. Administered at first sign of croupy cough it may prevent the attack and is widely used in thousands of homes. Sold by several local stores.
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Chamberlain
Harry Wilson
Waynetown
Ind
H. R. Palner & Sone
Orr Drug
W. J. Smith & Bro
McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Ancient Laws on Stage Censorship Across Eras
A compact survey traces English censorship from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I and Edward VI, noting acts criminalizing religious dissent in plays, penalties for profaning prayers, and 1905 fines for sacred-name usage. It also covers Roman and English medieval controls, with Master of Revels then Lord Chamberlain as censors.
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New York
Archbishop Farley
England
Henry VIII
Edward V
Elisabeth
Rome
Lord Chamberlain
Cuban professor praises Chamberlain cough remedy cure
Professor H A Howell of Howell's American School Havana Cuba credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his ill son after a severe cold. He recalls his mother's trust in the remedy and states it provided prompt relief and full recovery within three days. Available from H R Palmer Sons Orr Drug Co and others.
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H. A. Howell
Havana
Cuba
Chamberlain
H. A. Howel
Howell
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
W. J. Smith & Bro
B. C., McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Free package of Mother Gray's Australian Leaf ad
Every woman will be interested in receiving a free mail order pack age promoting Mother Gray's Australian Leaf. The notice promises a pleasant herbal remedy for back pains urinary bladder kidney trouble and urges sending name and address to The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York for 60 cents.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
Tornado destroys Brinkley town. dozens killed, many injured
Brinkley Arkansas reports a devastating tornado last night that levelled the city. Officials say thirty or more lives were lost and about sixty people were injured while property damage nears one million dollars.
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Brinkley
Ark
Rumor of Emory College President Sparks Talk
Oxford Ga March 10 Rumors from Macon state Dr T D Ellis may be chosen to head Emory College after Dr James E Dickey. Dickey denies resignation and remains popular with trustees and students, completing Pierce Science Hall and funding endowment aims. Columbus Ga March 19 Georgia Alabama Industrial index notes a busy spring for construction in Georgia and Alabama with hotel extensions, apartment houses, mills, roads, and new corporations forming across both states.
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Oxford
Macon
T. D. Ellis
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
Emory College
James E. Dickey
Dr. Dickey
J. Allen
Emory
Columbus
Georgia
Alabama
Atlanta
Georgia Capital
Montgomery
Ala
Valdosta
Cuthbert
Chipley
Enterprise
Raymond
Sheffield Coal & Iron Company
Shefield
New York
Brunswick
Huntsville
Walker
Dade
Warning Against Waste Of Florida Artesian Water
Florida geologists warn that flowing wells along the east coast waste water and gradually reduce supply. A study shows uncapped wells decline after years, while capped wells hold steady. examples include Jacksonville and Daytona. Owners urged to cap wells when not in use to preserve groundwater.
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Florida
United States
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
New Smyrna
Daytona
Palatka
Indiana
Keeping Flowers Fresh Tips From The Boston Herald
The article offers advice to preserve flowers given to a popular person. It recommends placing wrapped blooms in oil paper boxes at night, sprinkling without wetting petals, and keeping them in a good place. In the morning trim stems slightly and wash with warm water to remove slime.
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Boston Herald
Reflections of a Bachelor in the New York Press
A satirical piece notes the vanity of wealth and the hollow pull of money. It suggests a husband should endure life’s quirks and avoid quarrels with difficult people, even when others disagree.
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New York Press
Arnica Salve Saves Leg, Cures Eczema in Watertown
J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with saving his leg after ten years of eczema and failed treatments by seventeen doctors. The salve reputedly cures skin eruptions boils fever sores burns cuts and piles. Available for 25 cents at local stores W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons.
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J. A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Behrens Leaves 126 Dollar Will for 80,000 by 2179
Berlin March 10. Johann Behrens dies at Sude in Schleswig Holstein leaving a will that his entire fortune of 126 dollars be invested with compound interest until it grows to 80,000 dollars. The sum is to be divided among his relatives about the year 2179.
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Berlin
Johann Behrens
Sude
Schleswig-Holstein
Topeka Kennel Club Show Opens in Auditorium
The Topeka Kennel Club annual exhibition opened in the Auditorium with several hundred thoroughbreds ready for judging. By Topeka, Kansas, March 10, the event is expected to be the most successful yet in the region as judging begins and will run until the exhibition closes next Saturday night.
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Topeka
Kan
Topeka Kennel Club
Ely's Ligald Cream Balm provides relief for catarrh
The atomizer spray relieves thick nasal discharge and aids free breathing. Sold by druggists for 76 cents, includes a praying tube, or mailed by Ely Bros at 6 Warren Street, New York.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Young Lady Dies From Blood Poison in Milledgeville
Milledgeville Ga March 10 One of the saddest deaths occurred at the Industrial college Cherry White 18 of Cochran died from blood poisoning after a fork injury in her hand three weeks ago causing serious inflammation She was a junior class member daughter of Mrs C B White widow of Pulaski county Interment will be in Cochran this afternoon.
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Milledgeville
Industrial College
Misa Cherry White
Cochran
C. B. White
Pulaski County
Harriman Talks Openly in San Antonio Tent Visit
Edward H. Harriman, staying near Hot Wells, mocks the old mystery about his views. He discusses railroad policy for Texas, hints at cautious state spending, and jokes about his daughter’s engagement to Robert Walton Goolet while sharing photographs and dinner invitations. He presents a human side, enjoying outdoor pastimes and debating Africa trips with reporters.
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J. H. Harriman
San Antonio
Tex
Edward H. Harriman
Hot Wells
Harriman
Lmelight
United States
Mr. Harriman
Man of
Texas
Mary
Robert Walton Guelet
Illinois Central
New York
Mr. Goolet
Shah
Roosevelt
Africa
CAPT. J. L. NEEL DIES IN CARTERSVILLE
Captain J L Neel died in Cartersville Georgia at 5 o clock this morning aged 82. He was the father of the late W J Neel author of the Georgia prohibition bill. Survived by two sons Judge J M Neel of Cartersville and Joe H Neel of Macon and a daughter Miss Nora Neel of Cartersville. The funeral will be held this morning.
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J. L. Neel
Cartersville
Neel
W. J. Neel
Captain Neel
J. M. Neel
Joe H. Neel
Macon
Nora Neel
Carterville
CAPT R L BARRY GIVES UP POSITION
Captain Robert L Barry resigns from the Confederate Veterans home in Atlanta. Captain A W Force takes charge of the state camp. A prior dispute over night guard selection with Dr Amos Fox, purchasing agent, surfaced but was not resolved before the leadership change. Barry’s pick remained on duty until the new manager assumed control.
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Atlanta
Robert L. Barry
Confederate Veterans’ Home
A. W. Force
Barry
Amos Fox
Judge Bell
Jefferson
Jackson County
Board of Trustees
Gen Evans Favors Chloroform Death in Sealed Cell
Atlanta March 10 General Clement A Evans prison commissioner of Georgia argues law should only take life and do so humanely in a sealed cell with the condemned man alone. He rejects electrocution hanging and other forms, endorsing chloroform as the only humane death punishment for the worst crime he calls the ultimate evil. He notes that capital punishment should apply only to one crime feared by southerners, to be carried out without public witness.
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Atlanta
Clement A. Evans
Georgle
Evans
Conmilss
Rumor of Wesleyan President Change Stirring in Macon
In Macon Georgia March 10 trustees of Wesleyan University consider a change in the president's office. Rumor cites Rev W N Rainsworth of Savannah as a possible successor, though trustees remain reticent. President Dupont Guerry has led Wesleyan since the Roberts era and faces uncertain support until the June commencement meeting.
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Macon
Wesleyan University
W. N. Rainsworth
Savannah
Amipnworth
Mulberry
Dupont Guerry
Wesleyan
Roberts
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Grippe Relief
Rimple Remedy for La Grippe claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops cough and heals lungs, reducing serious risks. It states the genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package, urging consumers to refuse substitutes and buy from all druggists.
Hitchcock Names Southern Officials In Personal Feud
Augusta Ga March 17 A G Dickeson staying at Bon Air Inn learned by telegram that Hunt Wilford Dickinson heir to 4 000 000 from uncle Wesley Hunt Tilford late president of Stannard Oil Co The article notes Taft era postings and possible successor to customs chief in Charleston plus interim judge Handley appointment amid a political scramble.
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D ‘le
Augusta
A. G. Dickeson
Bon Air Intel
Hunt Wilford Dickinson
Wesley Hunt Tilford
Stannard
Ol! Com
Taft
W. D. Crum
Charleston
Harris
E. W. Durand
Crum
Crums
Handler
Alabama
Handley
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cure For Coughs
Mrs Soper of Big Pond Pa touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a near miracle curing persistent coughs colds asthma croup and related ailments. Includes claim of twelve years without trouble with a trial bottle and guaranteed by local firms at 60c and 1.00.
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Wutering
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
De Pauw University Installs Francis J McConnell as President
Francis John McConnell is installed as president of De Pauw University Greencastle Indiana succeeding Edwin H Hughes who became a Methodist bishop The inauguration was attended by leading educators with addresses from Henry McCade Dowling Herbert Welch and ex President Hughes McConnell 38 born in Indiana trained in Indianapolis Phillips Academy and Ohio Wesleyan and began ministry in 1894 serving in several cities before taking the De Pauw post.
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de Pauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Francis John McConnell
Edwin H. Hughes
Methodist Church
United States
Meharry Hall
Hugh Doherty
Board of Trustees
Henry McCade Dowling
de Pauw
Herbert Welch
D. D
Ohio Wesleyan University
Doherty
University Corporation
McConnell
de Pauwis
Ohio
Indianapolis
Phillips Andover Academy
Massachusetts
Cambridge
Brooklyn
Tie New York Avenue Church
Hughes
Dr King’s New Life Pills Fight Appendicitis Plague
A historical ad asserts a medicine from W J Smitt and Bro and H R Palmer and Sons prevents appendicitis and related ailments by stimulating stomach liver and bowels. The copy touts rapid relief from constipation biliousness chills malaria headaches and indigestion for 25 cents per box.
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Dr. King
W. J. Smitt & Bro
H.R Palmer & Sons
Cannon Seeks Democratic Help To Back House Plan
Washington March 10. Speaker Cannon plans to court Democratic support to block insurgents and retain control by appointing all committee members himself. He denies Champ Clark the nomination privilege for the 278 and mentions moves to punish rebels who oppose Cannonism. Taft’s backing aids Cannon as cabinet members try to ease tensions in the House. A caller cites Foley’s Orange Laxative as lifesaving for a sick child.
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Washington
Cannon
Amp Clark
Lea
Counly Lees
John Sharp Williams
Bailey
Texas
Weans
Ollie James
Kentucky
Clark
Taft
Hitchcock
Murdock
Kansas
Bille
Aphian
Anniversary of Dudley Buck Composer in Brooklyn
Famous American composer Dudley Buck, aged seventy, receives many congratulations at his Brooklyn home. A renowned organist and conductor, Buck’s career included Holy Trinity Brooklyn Apollo Club and notable church organs in Hartford Chicago Boston and New York. His works span cantatas organ and church music a symphonic overture Marmion and the opera Deworat.
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New York
Brooklyn
Dudley Buck
Edward Alexander McDowell
Buck
Holy Trinity Church
Apollo Club
America
Hartford
Conn
United States
Leipsic Conservatory
Splen
Paris
Deworat
Electric Bitters Claim Cure for Child's Eczema Plight
The Henrietta Pennsylvania family reports their little son, once covered in a lurid eczema glow with poisoned blood affecting his lungs, was cured by Electric Bitters after five years of futile remedies. Mother credits the remedy with ending torment and restoring health.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Eczema
Sut
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Artesian Water OF
R. L. Barry
Gen
CA. Evans
Chloroform
Esident M'Connell
Canron
Foley
Wolkush
Casimer
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