Billek Denies Poisoning Five Chicago Family
Chicago Jan. 4 Herman Billek a Cleveland fortuneteller held in connection with the deaths of five Varal family members shouted I didn’t poison them Emma poisoned them during the coroner inquest Mrs Mary Nieman Varal daughter and sister testified that the family showed arsenic like symptoms before death and that Emma referred to as Mrs Varal committed suicide after Billek was arrested Dr Caldwell the physician said Addison’s disease masked arsenic poisoning and he treated accordingly until evidence suggested poisoning may have occurred.
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Chicago
Emma
Herman Billek
Cleveland
Varal
Mary Nieman
Martin Varal
Emma” Billek
Billek
Nieman
Charles P. Caldwell
Ella Vzral
Addison
Lake Shore Man Gets Good Job
E. J. Burke, formerly second track dispatcher for the Cleveland division of the Lake Shore Electric Railway, has become chief train dispatcher for the Michigan Traction Company in Battle Creek Michigan under H. M. Smith. Burke began as conductor in 1903, rose to third trick dispatcher in 1905, then second trick dispatcher in 1906. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup praised by a mother for its taste and maple sugar. It is narcotic free, Honey Tar listed, and compliant with the National Pure Food and Drug Law. sold by druggists.
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E. J. Burke
Cleveland
Lake Shore Electric Railway
Beach Park
Michigan Traction Company
Battle Creek
Mich
H. M. Smith
Toledo
Mr. Burke
Kennedy
Proper table setting for a refined dinner in old etiquette
The article outlines a dainty table arrangement with ferns as a centerpiece and a specific order of place settings. It details fork positions on the left, knives and spoons on the right, glass near spoons, and a butter plate above the forks. It covers serving sequence from soup to dessert, guest-by-guest plate passing, and maid duties.
Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets by Dr. Pierce
The Golden Medical Discovery purifies and strengthens the blood, aids digestion, and treats bronchial and catarrhal conditions. It claims to cure skin eruptions and chronic sores, with All-Healing Salve for local use. Included are Pellets for constipation and a free medical adviser offer, with payment options.
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Sage
Golden Medical Discovery
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
The Correct Marcel Wave Hair Fashion Feature
The Marcel wave remains fashionable though looser than last year. Center part with a back rolled pompadour side, back hair high on the head, and a theatrical ornament. Waves and puffs suit plain women and the more elaborate styles suit the less ornate wearer.
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Worman
A Handsome Fur Coat Described In Detail
A Persian lamb short coat with multicolor velvet, gold thread braid, black velvet collar and cuffs, and a matching fur muff with a gold monogram. A redorned chatelaine matches, embroidery noted but claimed not to spoil the smart look. Emphasizes waistband positioning for figure impact and ends with remark on holiday season length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miladi
Ramsey to Build Pittsburg to New York Through Line
Joseph Ramsey Jr former Wabash president arrived in Pittsburg and announced confirmed financing for a new railroad from Pittsburg to New York. Construction will begin early next spring with plans to extend the line to Chicago, and Ramsey asserted the money is secured despite challenging fundraising.
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New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Wabash Railroad
Ramsey
More Foxes Found at Amherst
Amherst Jac 4-Hunters in the vicinity hope for snow to resume fox hunting. On Cross farm west of town several large foxes have been seen in recent weeks destroying crops and entering henhouses for chickens. Five foxes have been sighted near the old Clough quarry as hunters pursue tracks daily, hindered by lack of snow.
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Amherst
Jac
Cross Farm
Old Clough Quarry
Corey to Lose U S Steel Post Over Actress Affair
New York Jan 4 Wall street hears that William E Corey president of United States Steel Corp will likely lose his $100000 a year salary due to his infatuation with actress Mabelle Gilman A report says he has already been deposed and Alva C Dinkey head of Carnegie Steel Co in Pittsburgh is named as Coreys successor
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New York
Wall Street
Wm. E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Mabelle Gilman
Corey
Pittsburg
Alva C. Dinkey
Carnegie Steel Co
Cores
Skelp Mill Men Banqueted at Topliff Hotel
George C. Farkell superintendent of the skelp mill department entertained night and day turn foremen of the mills at a Saturday banquet in the Topliff hotel at Hlyria. The event featured toasts and a general good time to help acquaint men on opposite shifts. Attendees included H. P. Cook De Forrest Rowe Boyd Laughry George Kease J Hoerle Samuel Wyre Theodore Wetzel Lou Washburn Albert Shoop L. A. Snell and W. H. Williams.
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George C. Farkell
Skelp
Topliff
Hlyria
H. P. Cook
de Forrest Rowe
Boyd Laughry
George Kease
J. Hoerle
Samuel Wyre
Theodore Wetzel
Lou Washburn
Albert Shoop
L.A. Snell
W. H. Williams
Electrogen advertised as cure all disease remover
An advertisement argues that disease stems from germs in air and water. It promotes Electrogen as a germ killer that purifies blood and strengthens the system, claims no alcohol or opiates, and offers a 50 cent bottle free with a paid bottle. Sold at Eady Drug Store with mail-order offer from The Electrogen Co. Fremont, C.
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Electro Gen Co
Fremont
Eady Drug Store
Meal Menu Summary from Dinner and Supper Courses
A historical menu item lists Cereal Fruit Cream Broiled squabs Creamed Sweet Broiled Squab and Creamed Tipps Mashed Potatoes with Toast Coffee Dinner Clear Soup Roast Young Goose Apple Croquettes and Orange Grape Salad Apricot Bavarian Cream Coffee Supper Head Cheese Sliced Lettuce Sandwiches Canned Fruit Orange Cake Tea. Includes multiple courses and beverages reflecting a full meal service.
A Complete Course in Finance by Correspondence
An advertisement offers a short three month or six month finance course for one dollar weekly with membership and first lessons. It promises positions for competent graduates and directs readers to Sulta 1205 79 85 Wall Street New York City for more information.
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N.Y. College of Finance
Ree Sulta
Wall St
New York City
Eleven Million Pieces of Mail Lost Annually
Washington reports that over eleven million pieces of mail were not properly addressed last year. Much of this total went to the dead letter office where many envelopes were opened as officials struggled to decipher names and addresses.
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Washington
United States
Sudden Deaths Tied to Rheumatism in Alarm Bell Appeal
An editorial warns that rheumatism especially heart involvement and uric acid may cause sudden death if untreated. It promotes Smith’s Specific Uric-O as a cure, lists price and distributor, and urges readers to obtain samples. The piece also covers postal address safety and legibility in correspondence and notes a current scarce supply of good apples in many cellars.
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Smith
Smith Drug Company
Syracuse
N. Y
Elyria
Eady
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Lorain
Uzral
Lake Shore
H. M. Smitth
DR. Pierce
Pierce
Marcel
Ramsey Will Fintghed Road
Skelp Mill
Meru
Apple
DeGraw
THE
Liberty Clothing CO
Elyria, Chio
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