Lorimer Faces Bank Wreck Trial With Unshaken Demeanor
Special to The Leader Chicago February 29 William Lorimer once a powerful figure in national politics and Chicago finance faces a bank wrecking trial alone in his fight for liberty. The ex senator and former head of a 1.25 million dollar bank stands trial alongside his associates amid claims he knew of insolvency while deposits were accepted. His brother in law and former ally Jim Monaghan sits nearby as the case tests loyalties and the former senator’s famed resolve.
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Chicago
William Lorimer
Newsles
Atreeta
United States Senate
Lorimer
Ferthe
Ti-law
Big Jim" Monaghan
Charles B. White
Senate
Charles B. Monday
la Balle Street Bank
Murlday
Record Boom Boots Steel Trade Across United States
New York dispatch reports steel orders totaling 4,000,000 tons worth 240 million dollars since January 1. Industry leaders forecast continued price rises and plant expansions, with US steel profits and capacity growth projected through 1917. Rail and ship orders add hundreds of millions in steel activity nationwide.
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Yanw York
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Anurie Kidney Remedy Promoted by Doctor Pleven
A letter to the editor extols an invented medicine named Anurie for kidney weakness. The author claims it cured back pain, weak kidneys, and uric acid issues, attributing success to Dr Pleven of the Invalids Morel and Bargiea Institute in Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
Plawte
Norwegian pine essence cough remedy claims
An old noted preparation markets Norway pine essence as a concentrated healing product for throat and palate irritation. It promises relief from dry hoarse coughs by soothing inflamed membranes and reducing phlegm tone. The text includes a satisfaction guarantee and asserts rapid pleasant tasting effects.
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Tina
Apoila
Verne
Baby Week Examines Infant Mortality And Care
The article discusses Baby Week and the science of infant care, noting varying infant death rates and the global rise of infant welfare stations. It credits France with early welfare efforts and highlights the U S Children’s Bureau 1912 founding to study and reduce infant deaths.
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Children’s Bureau
Baby Week
France
Emmet Holt
Budin
Paria
Dufort
Social Science Association
Philadelphia
Federal
Children’s Bureauw
New York City
Germany's 1915 coal output exceeds prior records
Germany produced 149,712,000 tons of coal in 1915 despite wartime labor disruption, with Hauite and briquettes reaching record highs. Coke output stood at 76,389,000 tons, while lignite and briquettes rose to historic levels amid the war economy.
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Ehelin
Germany
Dano Party Plans Attendance Rally
The scene notes Kalghie and related families are urged to attend the event with the Py Bnons. Organizers emphasize community support and participation in the gathering.
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Kalghie
Thompson Backers Lose Chicago Aldermanic Fight
Chicago Feb 20 six of nine wards voting for aldermen revolted against Mayor William T Thompson Republican and anti Thompson candidates won nine of nineteen wards Thompson forces defeated by Sullivan Dunne and Harries factions in Democratic primaries Firt ward saw Hilda Johnson Hawkins as Republican woman candidate while John Coughlin was renominated by Democrats Sullivan aligned faction swept most Democratic contests
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Chicago
William T. Thompson
Thompson
University of Chicago
Mar
Roger Sullivan
Dunne
Harries
Firt
Hilda Johnson Hawkins
John Coughlin
Bath House
Sullivan
Casper High Wall Scalers Defeated by Lander Team
Casper Wyoming February 29 Casper High school wall-officers journeyed to Lander and were defeated in every run by Lander High School. Fastest start recorded six and three fifths seconds. slowest six and four fifths. Casper boys wore orange and black jerseys for the first time. Yale Wright led the Casper squad amid a welcoming town program and a post meet dance.
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Casper
Wyo
Casper High School
Wall Offlers
Lander
Papoon
Red Cross
Yale Wright
Landor
Honer
Riner and Company Advertise Loans and Bonds
Local lender W Riner & Co announces services in Cheyenne Wyoming offering life insurance and surety bonds with emphasis on loans and reliable guarantees.
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W. Riner
Carey Aw Cheyenne Wroming
Absconders Arrested in South America
Clarence E. Magoun former Dallas official and John Morgan of Dallas were arrested in Montevideo Uruguay after Texas officials sought extradition. They faced charges of absconding with city funds after learning they boarded a steamer bound for South America.
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Washington
Clarence E. Magoun
Dallas
Tex
John Morgan
Montevideo
State Department
Texas
Surgeons Work After Arm and Leg Amputation Incident
In Chicago, February 29, surgeons act after an accident with a freight car wheel pinion trapping a victim under the wagon. The severed limbs present a grave injury as authorities assess the mishap and stabilize the patient.
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Chicago
May's Letter to Women Endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound
A Chicago reader, May, writes praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. She claims relief from a bad case of female ills and urges others to try the remedy, noting personal improvement and recommending publication of the letter.
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Chicago
Lil
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lincoln St
May
Lydia
Pinkham
Ayia F
Knudson Calmly Directs Amputation After Accident
R Knudson a 34 year old switchman directed police surgeons who amputated his left arm and leg today. He urged the operation saying there was no chance to move him otherwise. Surgeons reported Knudson has a fighting chance for recovery.
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R. Knudson
Knudson
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