Malpractice and immorality charges against Dr Meffert in Emporia Kansas
Citizens of Emporia file malpractice and gross immorality charges against Dr William Meffert to revoke his medical license. A committee cites a dying witness, alleged criminal operation, and affidavits from physicians. A boards meeting on June 10 will take up the case with supporting petitions from 19 doctors and local ministers.
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Bimporia
H. W. Roby
State Board of Medical Registration and Examination
Emporia
William Meffert
Kansas
Cora Randall
Dr. Meffert
John B. Roberts
Alice Tray Jor
Methodist Church
Board of Education
Revelations Appalling in St. Louis Grand Jury Report
The April grand jury, aided by Circuit Attorney Joseph W. Falk, issued a final report to Judge Douglas detailing extreme municipal corruption in St. Louis. It cites money squandered by corrupt officials, including a former city collector who became mayor and earned interest on public funds, with totals around $20,000 to date. A civil action to recover the funds is expected, though criminal charges are barred by the statute of limitations.
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St. Louis
Joseph W. Falk
Douglas
City of
Reduces the Army and reorganizes forces
Washington announces a general order from Secretary Root cutting permanent military strength under the army reorganization law. The total permanent strength is reduced from 17,287 to 66,497, a decrease of 10,790, with changes to the makeup ratio specified in last May's order.
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Washington
Root
Opposition to Nicaragua Route in Senate Report
Minority members of the committee on isthmian canals prepared a report opposing the Nicaragua route. It argues the Nicaragua plan is impracticable due to volcanic disturbances and favors the Panama route. The report was presented to the senate on Saturday.
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Washington
Committee On Isthmian Canals
Senate
Nicaragua
Panama
Patten closes oats corner profits exceed a million
Chicago June 2 James A Patten mayor of Evanston and leading board of trade operator closed the oats corner that has dominated the market since last fall. Profits credited to Patten are estimated at one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James A. Patten
Evanston
Board of Trade
Patten
Robbed and nailed to a tree near Berkel ey
Huntsville Alabama June 3 Tom Harten a farmer near Berkley was assaulted and robbed by two men then nailed to a tree. He was rescued alive with hands badly torn and unable to work for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Tom Hartens
Berkeley
Cure Promised for Female Troubles by Vegetable Compound
Mrs Anna McKay of Toronto declares Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her severe female troubles after seven months of use. She, a chaplain, credits the remedy with restoring health and strength and warns of $5000 forfeiture if the letter is not genuine. Includes appeals for other women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
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Annie McKay
Sons of Temperance
Spadina Ave
Toronto
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna McKay
Chaplain Sons of Temperance
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