German Teacher Charged in Harvard Arsenic Murder
Cambridge police issued a warrant for Erich Muenter, Harvard German instructor, charged with the murder of his wife in Cambridge two weeks earlier. Authorities say arsenic caused death. the body was taken to Chicago on April 17. Muenter formerly taught in Chicago and at the University of Kansas.
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Camminer
Mays
Cambridge
Erich Muenter
Harvard
Chicago
Muenter
University of Kansas
Berry Put on Trial for Murder Refuses Food
Gunner John Berry of the R.O.G. A. is on trial in Court of King's Bench for the murder of Gunner John Kidder Hall. He began refusing food last Friday, necessitating forced-feeding by injection after six men restrained him. Dr. Label guided a tube to inject nourishment into Berry’s stomach.
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Quebec
Gunner John Berry
R.O.G. A
King’s Bench
John Kidder Hall
Berry
Dr. Label
New Cure for Hay Fever Advocates Preseason Exercise
Specialists describe hay fever as not catarrh and not rheumatism of the mucus membrane. The preferred prevention relies on systematic, easy cycling in the months before onset to keep the liver active and to lessen or prevent an attack.
Condensed Advertisements
Fragmented clippings show mechanical trades including pressmen and coat makers seeking steady work. Also offers of hay delivery and sale of a small boat house with float as well as a 24 foot boat for sale. Names appear in oblique, with broken phrases for employment and items for sale.
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Guardian
Leitwer
For Sale Literature Adverts in Law Style Guide
A damaged OCR fragment advertises law style literature from a New York publisher. It mentions wills leases and contracts, suggests guidance for business and personal legal matters, and lists a publication address related to Morocco binding and resale terms.
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Ero Hall
Morocco
Ching Company
Bathers
York
Sophiane
Ma Soap
Ides
Incendiary Fires Tied to Al Branett in Montreal
A Montreal fire at Ville Marie Convent was set by Alfred Branett who confessed to stealing two horses and burning barns to cover tracks. He planned a trial tomorrow. A separate building collapse at Libraire Granger on Place d Armes and Notre Dame Street caused by moved stock toppled three stories, with $200,000 loss but no injuries.
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Montreal
Ville- Marie
Alfred Branett
Libraire Granger
d’Armes
Notre Dame
Carnegie to Open Ottawa Library with Welcome Address
Andrew Carnegie arrives in Ottawa on Saturday evening and goes to Government House. He will be guest of the Canadian Club that evening to deliver an address. On Monday the city presents him with an address of welcome and formally opens the Carnegie Library.
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Ottawa
Andrew Carnegie
Government House
Carnegie Library
Lime Fire on Lady Eileen Strains at Pier
Fire erupted in the hold of the Buy Chaleur steamer Lady Eileen at the government pier. Lime and oil barrels were removed to prevent a larger blaze. damage was limited mainly to water exposure. The steamer, owned by Interprovincial Navigation, operates between Dalhousie and Gaspe in summer.
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Joan
Buy Chaleur
Lady Eileen
Government Pier
The
Interprovincial Navigation Company
Dalhousie
Gaspe
North Shore
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers Cure and Reward
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh a constitutional disease and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer a hundred dollar reward for any case it fails to cure. Address J Dabney & Co Toledo for testimonials and trial details. Includes unrelated lines about a weapon and liniment.
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Hall
Entimoniat J
Dabney & CO
Toledo
New Ideas About Farming in Minnesota
Minneapolis April 26. The text argues that farming should be seen as a scientific pursuit requiring respect and knowledge rather than mere drudgery. It urges educating farmer boys and girls to take pride in agriculture to boost its success and advancement.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
San Francisco Fugitive Tells of California Earthquake Injury
A San Francisco fugitive identified as Miss Logan travels via Denver and Rio Grande to Chicago with a bandaged left hand. She says she was knocked unconscious in the St Francis Hotel lobby during last week’s earthquake and that a third finger on that hand was severed and rings were stolen.
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Conora Apoo
Prince Arthur Not Seen By Moncton Crowd At Depot
A large crowd gathered at the I. C. R. depot in Moncton led by Mayor Steeves to greet Prince Arthur. The royal visitor did not appear as the special train stayed ten minutes for locomotive changes before continuing to Halifax.
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Moncton
Steeves
Prince Arthur
Halifax
Express Agent Harry White Committed for Trial in Larceny Case
This morning in St John police court Harry B White, charged with larceny of 411 11 through a cheque signed by the Collier Co, was committed for trial This is his fourth and final case for which he has been sent up for trial as a Dominion Express agent.
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St. John
Harry B. White
Collier Co
White
Dominion Express
York Creditors Will Be Paid Up
Toronto April 26 Joseph Phillips comments on the York Loan prospects. He points to land from King to Bloor near Sunny Side nine miles of frontage as future value. He believes properly handled land assets may cover liabilities and that National Trust Company is well organized for favorable opportunities.
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Toronto
Joseph Phillips
Wright Avenue
York Loan
Phillips
King
Bloor
Sunny Side
National Trust Company
Curious Diary of a Late Marquis Reveals Eccentric Life
A diary kept by the late Marquis of Anglesey, bound in crocodile, scented with his perfume, and decorated with diamond crosses, is published. Excerpts record travels from England to Monte Carlo, illness, social contacts, and a final, unfinished entry dated a prior evening before his death.
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Anglesey
Nice
Marquis
Monte Carlo
England
Gramophone
Monte
Justice Bill Regulates Export of Electricity and Fuel
Ottawa reports a Justice Bill requiring export licenses for electricity petroleum and gas with government set fees. Fisheries and Fruit Marks Bills advance. Debate on excluding bruised apples from exports. Leper colonies placed under federal control via medical superintendent. Montreal Harbor Commission Bill pushes nationalization of key ports and a 47 foot dredge purchased from a British firm for wider channels.
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Ottawa
Minister of Justice
Henderson
Fisher
Montreal
Professor Heads West to Calgary School Office
Fredericton April 27 special reports Dr. Scott of the University will accept the Calgary superintendent of schools post. He plans to begin duties around mid August.
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Fredericton
Scott
The
University
Calgary
Outbreak of Plague in Jammu Kashmir India
An outbreak of plague struck Jammu in Kashmir northern India with many victims among palace household and imperial service troops. The past week saw 285 deaths.
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Lancing
India
Jammu
Kashmir
Imperial Service
Gas Buoy Explosion Kills Captain in Parry Sound Channel
An inquest opened into a gas buoy blast near Cameron Island ten miles from Parry Sound that killed Captain A. W. Clark. Clark stood inside the buoy cage, lit a lamp, and sent for a key as an acetylene tank exploded, destroying the tug Pilot and sinking the vessel. The crew escaped injury and reached Parry Sound by yawl.
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Parry Sounp
A. W. Clark
Clark
Parry Sound
Blood Health Claims Promote Dr Hamiltons Pills
An advert asserts faulty kidneys spread germs in blood causing backache dizziness and fatigue. It promises quick relief and chronic cure for kidney and liver issues with Hamiltons Pills and urges purchase per box at dealers.
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Hamilton
de Hamilton
Mark Twain at billiard charity talk in New York
Mark Twain entertained spectators at a billiard tourney for San Francisco sufferers, recounting a Virginia tale and joking about billiards. The piece promotes Ferrozone as a tonic, claiming it strengthens flesh and blood and boosts energy, priced fifty cents a box.
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New York
Mark Twain
San Francisco
Virginia
Chicago Markets Report From Omtohed Note
Market brief lists futures for Corn May 46 and April 46. Wheat May 79 and Jan 79. Pork May 15.60 and Jan 15.77. Ad notes Minard's Liniment claims dandruff cure and mentions Charlotte Guardian home.
Coal Operators Reject Offers Amid Miner Dispute
New York April 27 special report says anthracite coal operators committees rejected all latest propositions from miners in a letter from President Mitchell received by Baer. Mitchell refused to comment. The Grand Jury indicted former Washington Life Insurance Co. president William A. Brewer for perjury, with a larceny indictment expected.
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New York
Mitchell
Baer
William A. Brewer
Washington Life Insurance Company
Vesuvius Crater Expands Dramatically After Eruption
Naples reports Prof Matteucel at Vesuvius crater describes a vast crater expansion from about 100 feet to roughly 5000 feet. No incandescent stones erupt, minor ash. Cone height falls about 800 feet. Efforts continue to restore the funicular railway to the Royal Observatory.
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Naples
Matteucel
Royal Observatory
Vesuvius
Two Hundredth Anniversary Service of Presbyterian Church
Delegates from England Ireland Scotland and Wales and from all parts of the United States attend the two hundredth anniversary events in Philadelphia. The General Assembly the Synod of Pennsylvania and the Presbytery of Philadelphia oversee the celebration with services at First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Dr. Edward Yates. The opening remarks reflect on the church's progress since its founding. An accompanying medical advert promotes Catarrh ozone claiming it cures catarrh and related respiratory ailments with no relapse.
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Philadelphia
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
The
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Synod of Pennsylvania
Presbytery of
First Presbyterian Church
Edward Yates
United States
Quahaug Buyers Seek Shellfish From Fishermen
Notice to fishermen that John McQuillan & Co will buy quahaugs starting May 1. They offer the highest cash price and will receive shipments by train or steam boat. Also a death notice for Margaret Mathieson at Oyster Bed Bridge, age 84.
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John McQuillan & Co
Mathieson
Oyster Bed Bridge
Margaret
John Mathieson
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