Chicago bomb terror linked to gambling houses and press tips
The relentless wave of dynamite blasts in Chicago targets gambling venues and properties tied to gamblers. Police offer little progress with no convictions, while bomb-thrower telephones the City Press Association with warnings and boasts of future attacks amid mayoral and police leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ello
City Press Association of
Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Busse
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Lucy Parsons
Bugee
Loop
State Street
City Press Association
Shippy
Indianapolis
Bomb outrages shake Chicago gambling empire in 1900s era
A chaotic wave of explosions rocks Chicago as a single man-led syndicate targets gambling dens and poolrooms. The attacks disrupt telephones and businesses, with women increasingly involved in the gambling scene and authorities scrambling to identify the mastermind behind bombs 30 and 31.
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Chicago
John Hill, Jr
Chicago Telephone Company
Tennes Syndicate
First Ward
Gila Monster Poison Myths Debunked In Odd Experiment
A fragment describes an experiment where a Gila monster is claimed to be harmless while a lizard is inoculated with blood and saliva to test a bite. It notes that the creature may carry saliva that could poison if swapped, and questions the presence of poison glands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ropster
Sonora
Fragmentary note hints at murder plot and aging figures
A garbled passage references an in-law scheme to thaw powder or mix cyanide with sugar and hints at a county seat removal racket. It notes some died of old age and mentions old partners of Daniel Boone, but states none have been known to die.
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Daniel Boone
Creamed Cauliflower and Vegetables All in One Dish
Cauliflower boiled in salted water then simmered in milk with a light sauce, egg stirred in for a glossy finish and served over the florets. Creamed cabbage uses shredded cabbage boiled with soda and finished in a smooth sauce with chopped hard boiled eggs. Creamed sweet potatoes bake in milk with eggs and butter for a creamy, rich side. These dishes pair well with duck.
Making Starch and Lemon Marmalade Tips
Instructions discuss starching with a fork to avoid lumps and adding salt to reduce scorching. If white wax is unavailable, kerosene and blue rig are added, then boiled until bubbles for proper heating. Lemon marmalade recipe uses six lemons sliced, seeds removed, pulp kept, water added, standing overnight, then sugar added and boiled until transparent.
Lyonnaise Tripe Recipe Steps
Cut the tripe into narrow strips. Boil 26 minutes and drain. Fry onion in butter until yellow, add tripe vinegar parsley and seasoning. Stir lightly until delicate. Plate and garnish with toast points and lemon slices.
Egg Shell Jelly Receptacle Hack For Luncheon Baskets
A resourceful woman suggests using a small shell fragment from an egg as a jelly or jam receptacle for noon lunch baskets. The shell is washed and kept, with the open end covered by paraffin dipped paper to protect the contents during transit.
Cauliflower Stew with Curry Sauce Recipe
Boil cauliflower until tender and cut into small bouquets. In a stewpan simmer sauce with onion curry powder butter lemon juice and white stock for about an hour, skim, then sieve. Return cauliflower to the sauce and simmer ten to fifteen minutes.
Easily Made Dressing From Eggs and Mustard
A simple dressing recipe using three well beaten eggs salt pepper made mustard six tablespoonfuls of oiled butter one cup of vinegar and milk. Mix dry ingredients into eggs add milk and butter then gently warm with vinegar until it thickens like thin oysters. A reliable recipe that keeps well.
To Clean Fine Frames with Care
A brief guide advises gentle cleaning of gilt frames by working in small sections. Use a soft brush lightly dipped in a suitable solution, then wipe with a soft cloth for satisfactory results.
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Bosis
Title and Trust
Manning & Bowes
OF Maamster
John Coughlin
Bath-House John
Michael Kenna
Hinky Dink
Red Light
Police
Schuattlers
CABO
H. Pierce
Madison Street
Illinois
United States
State
Congress
Ton
Audy ‘Ium
Elk Hotel
Congress Streets
Congress Street
Siegel, Cooper & Company
Downto District
Loop District
Calhoun Place
Chicago Title & Trust Company
Central
Randolph
America
South Clark Street
Hamilton
Sheepshead Hayl
Ted” Newlin
Nevlin
Tillie
Eva
Mollie
Lillian
Nellie
Chicago Daily News
Fon
Hill
Enders
Leesa
Tembetone
Gauliflower
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