Youngest life prisoner in America cited in exchanges
A 14 year old, Herman Koppes, is reported as the youngest life prisoner after entering Joliet State Penitentiary. He pled guilty to murdering Mrs Slacop and a child at his workplace and received a life sentence. Other items note racing injuries and a medical ad for Bonnington’s Moss cure, plus a pigeon scouting experiment and various local anecdotes. Events include a jockey Berglund’s death and a Phoenix cowboy escape, with immigration and prize-meeting details for New South Wales rifle sports.
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Herman Koppes
America
Joliet
Sinvis
Slacop
Tio Little Childen
Louis Grandjean
New York
France
Paris
Jockey Club
Grandjean
Australi
National Rifle Association of New
Federal correspondence on postal and telephone matters in NSW
The Deputy PAALG informs Austin Chapman of pending decisions on a one week mail service from Mila Post Office to Mr. E Trovanion and notes the Bombala post office relocation awaiting Land and Property Office papers. It cites Part XIX of the telephone regulations allowing reopening after five hours with a fee for Eden telecommunication services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paalg
Austin Chapman
Mika Progress Association
John J. Bruce
Mila
E. Trovanion
Bombala
Nsw
H Bombala
Melbourne
John Logan
Eden
Bay
Genuine Sander Extract Promoted Over Counterfeits
A historical ad urges consumers to demand genuine Sander Extract, touting its antiseptic healing properties and refined preparation. It warns against counterfeit versions and inferior extracts, claiming superior quality and reliability from the authentic product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandens
Sander
Bander
Girdling Apple Trees Shows Early Colour Change and Stronger Fruit
A summary of Pomoma's experiment girdling five Alfriston apples trees on January 14 using a stout wire at the trunk base. By late February the apples reddened and prepared for shipping, trees produced nearly a foot of new wood, and fruiting branches multiplied. Growers advocate continuing the method with careful conduct, noting valuable observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tainceston
Alfriston Varinty
Wriver
Speedwell bicycles praised as top on market by A J Doris
Speedwell bikes hailed as the best option with claims of reliability and popular sales. A. J. Doris promotes models Royal to Model D and E with cash prices and terms available. Accessories listed, store notes a thirteen year track record of monthly bicycle sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Doris
Eough Conqueror
Tia Fina
Newtown Rugby Team Praises Rexona For Training and Healings
The Newtown Rugby Football Club reports high satisfaction with Rexona the Rapid Mentor for training and after matches as an embrocation and healer for injuries and ailments. Testimonial notes use for chilblains sore feet and chapped hands with positive results. Signed by captain Harnest I Booth and teammates, Rexona sold widely at shops.
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Newlown RU
Resona
Sydney
Rexona
Healey
Roxon
Harnest I. Booth
Capi
Newtown
Foot
Exons
Bairnsdale Youths Sentenced for Horse Stealing
In Bairnsdale General Sessions before Judge Tolinson, Joseph Tr. Maerriott and Arthur G. Marriott pleaded guilty to stealing two fillies from William Stevens and Thomas Laing at Wangarena. Though first offenders aged under 21 and 23, they faced harsh sentence. court condemned the conspiracy and ordered punishment, with possible isolation in gaol rather than six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Leon
William Btevens
Thomas Laing
Bendoc
Bairnsdale
Zam-Buk claims cure for cracks and piles
A letter from Mr. Chars James West of 41 Giles Street Adelaide extols Zam-Buk as a remedy for severe winter hand cracks and piles. He notes relief after short use, plus benefits for his wife’s scald wound, asserting Zam-Buk heals eczema, ringworm, burns, and other skin issues. Sold in pots at 1/6 or 3/6 via The Zam-Buk Co. Sydney postal offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
James West
Giles Street
Adelaide
Zam-Buk
Zam-Buk Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Regulation in Victoria Ban on Marriage of the Unfit
Melbourne readers learn the Victorian Board of Health pushes a new law requiring marriage applicants to show certificates of food health and a sound constitution. The board seeks Dakota U S information on a similar rule forbidding marriages involving drinkers, criminals, epileptics, idiots, the insane, hereditary tuberculosis, or contagious venereal diseases, with affidavits of qualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victorian Board of Health
Dakota
U.S.A
Home Rule Bill passes Commons by large vote
The Home Rule Bill cleared a 368 to 278 division in the House of Commons on Tuesday and was referred to a committee of the whole. Sir Edward Carson warned Ulster’s resistance, while John Redmond urged restraint and warned of rebellion across four countries. Admiral Beresford volunteered to be among those shot down to defend Ireland if troops are used. Augustine Birrell closed the debate by suggesting compromise if five initial clauses pass.
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House of Commons
Edward H. Carson
Dublin University
Ulster
A. J. Balfour
A. Bonar Law
Redmond
John E. Redmond
Edward Carson
South Africa
Ireland
Trish
Lord Charles Beresford
Portsmouth
Canad
Australia
New Zealand
Augustine Birrel
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W. Miller
Sof Candela
Madie's
Bibl
Peer
Gosnell
C. Berglund
J.stephens
Berglund
Bonnington
Bonnington’s
Germany
Glen Cullen
Phoenix
Arizona
Cullen
Stubborn AS
Sheldon
Monaro
Elis
Shekels
Willie
Bronte
Federal
Rabbiters
Bran
Pollard
Stoves
M. J. Goodman
Widow Ressler
W. Perabo
Mtaybe-streat
Kombala
Nto
Ressler
Raes Ie Por
JW. Perabo, Bombala
Alabeths
Prowytut Liberal Settlements
Pitt ST
W. 0. Warr, Esq
Hou
Karsu
C. G. Man
Reg
Erie H. Macks
Eady
Australasia
Chances Dasvens
Hsq
P. Jonas
Tobn I. Brown
Speedwell Bicycles
A. J. Norris
George Groves
Ishes
Rombali and
District
Alex, Morrison
JH. Morgan
Maybe Street
Propriet
W. H. Sherwood
Harrington
Hahl
Alex. Kennedy
Cambatong Chaffeur
Sam
Marm Deen
M. Kilkenny
Leonard
Osilerom
Q.C.E. Stores
Anthony Horderns
Ullers
Justo Ami
Seth
Teonary
Anthony Hordern & Sons
NEW Palace Emporism
Srickfield Bill
Tolinson
Hoorsksreutine
Joseph TR. Maerriott
Arthur G. Marriott
Horst
Wangenbelle
St. Marchast
Victoria
Ihugat
Lord Charles Heresford
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