Moody Death Mystery Nearing Final Solution
Chicago April 1. Coroner Hoffman and Assistant Chief Schuettler announced a probable solution to the poisoning and death of Alexander J. Moody a wealthy baker based on undisclosed facts from relatives and police. Theories ranged from murder to self harm or blackmail with arsenic hidden in a hamburger steak Moody ate on the day he died.
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Chicago
Alexander J. Moody
Corol Hoffman
Schuettler
Polics
Moody
Grand jury expected to return startling presentment
Pittsburg April 11 with the confessions of William Brand Charles Stewart and the evidence of P B Kearns all former councilmen and Hugh Ferguson a former city father the grand jury resuming its municipal corruption probe will likely issue a final presentment within twenty four hours accompanied by indictments of men alleged to have paid money to councilmen for depository naming five city depositories
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Pittsburg
William Brand
Charles Stewart
P. B. Kearns
Hugh Ferguson
Miners in Kentucky Suspend Work Over Wage Proposal
Kentucky miners in district 23 suspend operations as operators study a miners proposition. The plan seeks 7 percent inside day labor, 2 dollars outside day labor, 6 cents more per ton for se mined coal, 4 cents for run of mine, 2 cents for machine mined coal, plus local condition changes. Operators will report tomorrow as talks continue in Louisville.
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Loutaville
Kye
Western
Kentucky
Louisville
Fort“Smith
Ark
Holt
Miners’ Union
Philadelphia
Reyburn
Department of Public Safety
Prayer Openings Of Atlanta City Council Under Scrutiny
Nashville councilman C. Gilbert asks Recorder Broyles about the chaplaincy and salary for Atlanta council prayers. The inquiry notes a past rule to open meetings with prayer and describes changes as ministers or open invocations became rare, with the recorder preparing a full history of Atlanta’s prayerful openings.
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Broyles
C. Gilbert
Nashville
Tenn
City Council of
Atlanta
General Council of
Recorder
Nighttime Police Etiquette Promotes Calm Encounters
A discussion in police circles addresses how officers should approach men on streets after hours. A soft, courteous greeting helps avoid friction, unnecessary suspicions, and potential court dismissals. Officials plan to brief police on respectful conduct to reduce arrests.
Frenchmen Duel on New York Street Leaves One Dead
Early this morning in New York street near the east side waterfront two Frenchmen fought a duel. One man was killed by a headshot. the other escaped. A lone automobilist witness saw the men step from a hallway, salute, then fire three shots. Police found the corpse and two revolvers. the dead man’s identity is unknown.
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New York
New York Street
East Side Water Front
Paintings Go F Go For Long at New York Auction
A Drab auction of Lindes old master collection in New York saw 120 works sell for 2715 dollars after being valued around two million. The late Ober Linde had left a fortune to heirs, but poverty marked his end and the city’s sale failed to attract strong bidders. The event attracted few wealthy bidders and the auctioneer faced a difficult task.
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Hermann
Linda
New York
Linde
Incurable Dope Fiend Begged For Sentence
Chicago April 1. Christian E. Walters pleaded guilty to larceny and was sentenced to the penitentiary for an indefinite term of from one to ten years. He begged the judge to imprison him for life saying he cannot stay away from crime and seeks a cure in prison.
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Chicago
Dupuy
Christian E. Walters
Receipt That Cures Weak Men Free Prescription Claim
An advertisement offers a “free receipt” for a men’s vitality cure supplied via plain envelope. It claims quick, private virility restoration through a physician’s prescription and urges men to request a sample at no cost, promising a confidential delivery and warning against harmful patent medicines.
Property Changes Hands In Two Deal Totals 45000 Dollars
Two parcels near Jackson Street and Fourth Fifth Sixth Streets changed owners in two sales totaling 45000 dollars. E W Bingham and others sold the Jackson Street frontage to J D Fleming and brother for 22000 dollars. J T Taylor and W A Thatcher bought plots on Fourth and Fifth Streets for 23000 dollars. Builders plan several modern residences, with one at Jackson and Fourth costing about 10000 dollars.
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Jackson Street
E. W. Bingham
D. Fleming and Brother
J. T. Taylor
W. A. Thatcher
Fourth
Fifth
Fleming
Dacknon Street
Jackson and
Firth
Mesara
Thatcher
Taylor
Police Chief Praises Mayor Gaynor's Stand
New York April 1 police commissioner William J Baker applauded Mayor Gaynors stance on excise regulations saying he will not serve as a test next Sunday. After a conference with the mayor Baker urged clearer specific orders before enforcement and expressed strong support for the mayors position.
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New York
Gaynor
William J. Baker
Nerve and Liver Pills Offer Reliable Remedy Says Dunkin
Mrs F M Dunkin of LeRoy Le high praises Dr Mites Nerve and Liver Pills after years of constipation and ineffective treatments. She reports the pills were very effective and a reliable remedy.
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F. M. Dunkin
LeRoy
Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Universal Use for Women and Children
Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills promote normal bowel movement without griping or purgative effects. They are widely used by women and children with longer use reducing dosage. Natural conditions gradually restored. Sold by druggists everywhere. If no benefit, return money. Miles Medical Co.
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Miles Medical
Pittsburg to Flatten the Hump at Grant’s Hill
Mayor William Magee is set to sign contracts to remove Pittsburg’s historic Grant’s Hill hump. The project, aimed at raising low streets above flood level, will cost several million dollars funded by a bond issue. Removal has been debated for years, with councils approving contracts last night.
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Pittsburg
William Magee
Grant's Hill
Istera Park
Not Ready to Try Electricity on Sewage
The bond commission and the council committee on sewers issued an adverse report on the California Purification and Sanitation Company proposal to treat sewage by electrolytical process. Papers will be returned to agent W. B. Wilson with a request for another demonstration proposal. The Proctor creek disposal plant land may rise to 51 acres and cost about $15,000 more, offset by savings of around $3,500 at other plants.
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Bond Commission
Council Committee On Sewers
California Purification and Sanitation Company
Wilson
McDaniel Street
Hood's Pretty Niece Scratched His Face in Court
In Marietta Street neighborhood Hood and his niece Mrs Bessie Howard clashed in a police court appearance. Hood testified his face bore scratches from the niece during a scrimmage after she argued about living with her husband. A cousin said Mrs Howard called Hood a disrespectful name before striking. Mrs Hood claimed self defense as the recorder presided.
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B. A. Hood
Marietta
Hampton Street
Bessie Howard
Hood
Lady Bugs Guard Western Melon Fields
Millions of lady bugs travel by rail from the California insectary in Sacramento to Imperial Valley melon fields as guests of Wells Fargo Express Company. They will browse aphids and other pests, with 52,000,000 insects on hand at the insectary weighing over a ton.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Secramento
Imperial Valley
Mr M Eachern Hosts Police Board Event
At Gordon street West End J N McEachern entertained police board members and guests Judge Morris MccNeel of Mariette W A Hancock Craig Cofield H W Dent B V Carter Ft Spratling Jack Wilson Walter McElreath W A Foster J G Camp S H Dobbs W M Jenkin A Q Dobbs and Forrest Adair attended This meeting showed factional politics absent and the board conducted serious harmonious business while all enjoyed themselves.
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Gordon Street
West End
J. N. McEachern
Police Board
M A. Morris
R. M. MccNeel
Mariatte
W. A. Hancock
Craig Cofield
H.W. Dent
B. V. Carter
Ft Spratling
Jack Wilson
Walter McElreath
W. A
Harvard Gymnasium to Cost $1,000,000 at Harvard Square
Harvard plans a $1,000,000 gymnasium to be the largest and most perfectly equipped of its kind. The building will include an artificial ice rink a large swimming pool two smaller plunges a nine lap running track shooting galleries bowling alleys and other facilities. Funds will be raised by subscription and a committee has received pledges and chosen a site near Harvard Square.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Harvard Square
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