Connecticut's Youngest Murderer Sentenced to Hang
Charles B. Cross of Stamford, 17, was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Mrs. Sarah King on November 8. In a tense courtroom he reacted with pale fading, sobs, and a chair-sinking collapse as Judge A. T. Roraback sentenced him to be hanged at the state prison on July 20.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Connecticut
Charles B. Cross
Stamford
Croas
A. T. Roraback
Hawley
Bearbarck
Crosa
Sarah King
Have you a cough A Bal lard's Horehound syrup ad
A cough sore throat relief ad for Ballard's Horehound syrup priced at 25 and 50 cents, available at H L Tuckers with a small-town sales pitch and local retailer mention.
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Ballard
H. L. Tuckers
Virulent smallpox scourge hits Jonesville area in Mississippi County
An official report to the Hinds county board details a dire smallpox outbreak in Jonesville, Missouri river region of southern Mississippi County. Nearly 100 deaths in six weeks, with coffins scarce and whole families wiped out, while clinics face shortages and physicians rush supplies to halt spread.
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Jackson
Miss
Hinds County Board of Supervisors
Jonesville
Board of Supervisors
50 000 Workmen Idle in Chicago Building Firms Close Plants
Chicago March 7 50 000 workers idle as building material firms vote to shut plants until industry conditions improve due to labor troubles. 10 000 stone quarries brick yards and material plants idle plus 80 000 idle in building, 7 000 machinists, 3 000 in other lines. Paris Mo smallpox bill totals 3575 with guards and nurses costs. 38 cases reported.
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Chicago
Ill
Paris
Moss
Lloyd
C.K. French
Governor Lon Stephens Nominated for Democratic National Convention
At the Cooper county democratic convention in Boonville on February 19 delegates were chosen to the eighth district congressional convention. A resolution urged Gov Lon V Stephens be sent as a delegate at large to the national convention, though Stephens states he has not sought the honor and prefers it be conferred freely. The article extols Stephens as a financier and public servant who led Missouri treasury, and credits him with influence in the 1898 Pertle Springs dispute.
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Boonville
Advertiser
Stephens
Missouri
Fifth National Bank of
St. Louis
Maniner
Treasury Department
State of
United States
Pertle Springs
Missouri Leader Stephens Praised for Bryan Support
The Missouri governor is hailed for backing William J. Bryan in the 1900s political movement and for offering Bryan command of a Missouri regiment at the outbreak of the Spanish American War. The piece notes Stephens’ unwavering loyalty and leadership, closing with a testimonial of his future reward within the party.
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Missouri
William J. Bryan
White House
Stephens
Bryan
McKinley
Chinn Sues For Libel Over Goebel Shooting Claim
Frankfort Kentucky March 6 goebel era turfman and politician Jack Chinn has filed libel suits against Kate M Banta alleging she claimed he shot William Goebel from behind. He seeks 25000 damages for the libel and a second count cites repeated false statements charging him with shooting Goebel.
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Frankfort
Mareh G
Jack Chinn
William Goebel
Kate M. Banta
China
Goebel
Pit Boss Saved Indiana Miners
An explosion at the Torrey mines in Clinton Indiana last evening injured twelve miners of the eighty in the mine. Pit boss W F Brown acted quickly guiding workers to keep low and directed the rescue to surface the injured, saving more lives from the 212 foot shaft.
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Clinton
Ind
Torrey
W. F. Brown
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised Cure All Stages
A 19th century advertisement promises a $100 reward for any case Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. It claims the constitutional remedy treats catarrh by affecting blood and mucous surfaces, builds up constitution, and offers testimonials. Address F J. Cueney & Co Toledo Ohio. price seven shillings six pence.
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Hiall
Hall
F. J. Cueney & Co
Tuiedo,O.ga
Druegis
Phelps Talks Back To Stone In Missouri Politics
In a Missouri feud, ex Governor Stone plans a sweeping measure to curb lobbying with a criminal offense for corporations at the state capital. Colonel Phelps weighs running for delegate-at-large while signaling support for Stone and criticizing a single-dominant strategy. He references past campaigns for two offices and hints at party authority governing his options.
Depot wrecked at Humboldt by safe blowers
Thieves blasted the Missouri Kansas and Texas depot at Humboldt Allen county before daylight. They overcharged a shot to blow open the safe. The roof and walls were blown apart, contents scattered, and the telegraph instruments and wires strewn in the yards. Trains run today by telephone on the branch.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Humboldt
Allen County
Theaafe
Wolves Terrorize South Texas Ranches as Attacks Rise
Reports from South Texas describe wolves growing bold and attacking ranch houses at intervals. In the past week two homes were assaulted before the wolves were driven off after fights, with several wolves killed. Cattle losses are noted as the herd grows hungry and travels in large groups.
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Austin
Tex
South
Texas
Indictment in Memphis Over Beer That Led to Death
Julius Courtney, who bought the beer consumed by William Hill before his death in Memphis a few weeks ago, has been indicted for murder in the first degree. He faces a capital charge based on the fatal incident and is named in the formal accusation.
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Julius Courtney
William Hill
Memphis
Three Sons of Farmer Die in Creek Ice Loss
In Champaign on March 8 three of Jacob Ziegler’s sons, all under an unspecified age, fell through a creek ice and drowned. Their bodies have not yet been recovered.
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Champaign
Jacob Ziegler
Macon Citizen reports Moneree man ships 10000 pounds of feathers
The Macon Citizen claims to have discovered after long careful research that a Moneree City man ships 10000 pounds of feathers in a light business on a heavy scale.
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Macon
Moneree
Ed Ross Finds Gold Success After Cameron Sun
Ed Ross, former manager of the Cameron Sun, now operates a Cripple Creek gold mine. He reports earnings around $80,000, a result he considers better than running the Sun.
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Ed Ross
Cameron Sun
Cripple Creek
The
Sun
Free Blood Cure Promise of Rapid Heal for Skin and Blood Disease
Advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for ulcers cancers eczema pimples and skin eruptions. Claims a thirty year tested record with thousands healed after other medicines failed. Offers trial bottle free and full bottles for sale at 21 and 5 dollars with address in Atlanta Georgia.
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