Ralph Johnson Turns Back on Herrin Feuds
In this final article of a series Ralph Johnson recounts the blood feud between his Shelton faction and the Kirger gang in southern Illinois. The narrative describes gangland warfare and the Herrin incident where Hi-Pockets McQuay was found dead, signaling renewed violence in late November.
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Ralph Johnson
Herrin
Fostor
Shelton Many
Ilinois
Kirger
Canton Fairy News
Pwo
Noevetmaber
McQuay
Merrin
Mirger
Johnson City
Adlerika touted to cleanse upper and lower bowels
An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves long standing gas pressure and stomach trouble by cleansing both bowels. It asserts improved appetite and sleep with one spoonful and promotes Roth & Nog Eagle Drug Co as the supplier.
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Adlerika
Adlerika Acta
Roth & Nog
Eagle Drug Co
Adv
Air bombings and murder on a rural highway bridge
A body found on a creek bridge near Equality is identified as Ward Casey Jones, shot six times and wrapped in a blanket. The incident precedes a sensational aerial bombing against Birger's Cabin by two men and an unnamed pilot, with three bombs dropped from a privately owned plane and a pursuit by Birger's guards.
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Equality
Ward “Casey” Jones
Birger
Wankeater
Wangeter
Shaw
Sheltons
Get &T Louis Blackhanders
Ray Walker
Jar Town
Sheltons Tied to Collinaville Mail Robbery and Adams Murder
In Wert City authorities arrested Carl and Bernie Shelton for the Collinaville mail robbery tied to a $15,600 mine payroll loss in 1924. Earl Shelton was captured at Fairmount City, with all three held on $60,000 bonds. Joe Adams, mayor and friend of the Sheltons, was murdered when two gunmen delivered a letter at his home, the note signed “C. B.” Birger is sought on a murder connection and a December “business trip” is noted.
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Birger
Carl
Bernie Shelton
Wert City
Collinaville
United States
Franklin County
Gua
Joe Adams
Sheltons
Earl Shelton
Fairmount City
Earl Ha
Federe Court
Springfield
Joe Adama
Shelton
Adams
Adamos
Adama
Thoxine Claims Fast Relief for Children's Sore Throat
A famous physician's prescription Thoxine promises relief from children's sore throats within 15 minutes. It targets the cause rather than gargles and patent medicines, contains no chloroform or opiate, is said to be harmless with a pleasant taste, and is sold at 60 cents or 1.00 by druggists with a money back guarantee.
Inquiry Traced Through DuQuein Points to Carl Shelton Followers
The report notes Baet Bt Loula stopping at DuQuein and other way points to ask about Carl Shelton and his followers. The inquiry appears to target the whereabouts of Shelton, with Loula showing particular interest in the narrator's location.
End of Gang War Zone Plan Ends with Birger Mentioned
The narrator notes Shelton forces scattered after leaders were arrested and Birger is given credit for what little honor remains. He recalls no money in the booze racket and threats of being killed if caught in Williams again. He quits the gangland war zone, hoping to end it forever.
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Shelton
Birger
Williams
Kain
Back President in Crisis Plea to Newspapers
Rep James T Bege of Sandusky urged national newspaper editors to back the president during a regional crisis addressing the closing session of a gathering. He criticized administration policy in Mexico and Central America and urged unity in tough times.
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Columbus
Mexico
Central America
James T. Bege
Sandusky
Public figures clash over Nicaragua policy and press roles
A convention speaker says the American public has been led to a wrong conclusion about the Nicaragua situation. Begg defends motives of the press while criticizing speechmakers for attacking the national administration's policy and urges careful scrutiny of leaders.
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Associated Ohio
Begg
Nicaragua
Clara Damrosch Mannes Receives Rare Honor in Paris
Clara Damrosch Mannes, linked to the renowned American Damroach family, recently received a rare honor in Paris. Details specify the recognition and its significance within musical circles.
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Paris
Clara Damrosch Mannes
French decoration honors woman musician educator
The officer de Vinstruction publique badge recognizes a female musician and educator for her services. The ceremony highlights her contributions as an artist and teacher, marking a notable civic honor.
Health testimonial for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
A reader from Indlay Ohio recalls years of illness and boils, crediting Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with restored health. The ad urges obtaining the medicine in tablets or liquid from druggists and to write to Dr. Pierce for free medical advice.
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Indlay
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Wim
C. Johnston
West St
President Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
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