Prominent Nashville Doctor Held on Murder Charge
Dr Herman Feist a well known Nashville physician was arrested and jailed on murder and robbery charges in connection with the death of Rosa Mangrum whose body was found in the Ohio river at Cairo Illinois. The case centers on alleged circumstantial evidence and prior financial dealings between Feist and Mangrum. The investigation spans Nashville St Louis and Chicago with detectives probing sightings and the missing wife’s December trip.
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Nashville
Tenn
Herman Feist
Rosa Mangrum
Ohio River
Cairo
St. Louis
Feist
Chester Mason
Mississippi
Local Notices From Whitley and Surrounding Counties
Northern Indiana county figures show Whitley at 5973 residents, a drop of nearly 1000 since 1887. Obituaries note Decatur pioneer Joseph Smith dies after a paralytic illness. Decatur and Kosciusko County figures appear in brief items. A Kendallville donor offers land for a city library while Auburn hosts a railway officials banquet. Warsaw’s Judge Biggs falls critically ill. Linn Grove vet Dr. George Emick dies. Libbie Yarnell of Palestine passes away at 78. A wedding of Linn H Collins and Mary Tubbs at Angola Congregational Church surprises worshippers as organist plays the wedding march. S C Eddington, former Poneto merchant and Wells County auditor deputy, dies at Montpelier. he once acted as guardian to Annie Oakley at his home.
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Whitley County
Joseph Smith
Decatur
John Mitchell
Kendallville
Toledo and Chicago Electric Railroad
Auburn Commercial Club
Hiram S. Biggs
Warsaw
George Emick
Linn Grove
Adams County
Libbie Yarnell
Palestine
Kosciusko County
Angola
Linn H. Collins
Mary Tubbs
S. C. Eddington
Poneto
Montpelier
Eddington
LAWTON'S SON TO BE CADET AT WEST POINT
Manley Lawton of Pewee Valley to receive a cadetship from President Roosevelt. At age 11 he fought in the Philippine campaign with General MacArthur, serving on his father's staff as a volunteer aid with the rank of captain. He accompanied his father into Manila and through the ensuing campaigns, earning praise for his courage under fire.
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Lawton
Manila
San Mateo
Young Lawton
Pewee Valley
Kentucky State Guards
State Guards
Beckham
Philippines
Volunteer Army of the United
Lexington
MacArthur
Lloyd Wheaton
San Pedro
Macau
Quadaloupe Ridge
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for Curing a Felon
Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve can heal a felon by covering it. The ad claims quick cures for burns boils sores scalds wounds piles eczema salt rheum chapped hands sore feet and sore eyes. Available at Dreier and Bro’s drug store for 25 cents with guarantee.
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Sam Kendall
Phillipsburg
Kan
Bucklen
Dreier & Bro
Nine Arrested in Bluffton Gambling Raid
A midnight raid on a room above John Haas saloon led to the arrest of nine men after a tip to Marshal Crosbie. The mayor refused bond, all spent the night in jail, and next morning they pled guilty to gambling, each fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling 21 dollars. Suspects include Lon Kain John Chambers Ambrose Evans Sherr Stanton Will Reiff George Swartz Frank Mossburg James Higgins and a traveling man identified as John Doe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Marshal Crosbie
John Haas
Lon Kain
John Chambers
Ambrose Evans
Sherr Stanton
Will Reiff
George
Bee and King Dyspepsia remedies promoted locally
An ad praises Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar as a pleasant effective cough cure acting on the bowels for Coughs Colds and bronchial ailments. It notes King’s Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion. Also reports The Knocker shirt factory in Portland damaged by fire to the extent of $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Bros. Co
Portland
Taft in Valley Indecision on Supreme Court Seat
Washington reports indicate Secretary Taft remains undecided about accepting a Supreme Court vacancy and that President Roosevelt will delay any decision on Mr Brown's successor. The White House says no appointment will be made soon, with Taft publicly deferring comment and awaiting further word.
The Breath of Life and the Gorilla Lungs Claim
A fragment discusses gorillas having the largest lungs for their size and the importance of breathing, followed by an ad copy from Port Williams, D. Ora Stephens noting Dr. King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and throat troubles. It claims a trial bottle cures long-standing maladies and is priced at 50 cents.
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Ora
Stephens
Port Williams
Fire destroys barn and burns two horses
A Friday early fire at 2028 Clinton Street owned by Thomas Ryan, a commission merchant, nearly razed a barn and rear wareroom. Two horses in the stable died in the blaze, while fish, oysters, hay, grain, and vehicles were lost. Loss about $3,000, largely insured. A second alarm addressed a West Lewis Street fire from a defective flue with $50 loss. No further damages. An additional oven smoke incident near Gutermuth bakery caused a midnight alarm with no loss.
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Clinton ‘Street
Thomas Ryan
Josson
Ryan
William Boag
West Lewis Street
Gutermuth
West
Columbia Street
Ministers Adopt Different Plan Crusade Against Saloonkeepers
Ferdinand C Bicknesse to answer for violating the Sunday law March 4 affidavits allege he allowed non family patrons on Barr street Fort Wayne. Civic righteousness committee leader Rev J Budman Fleming says evidence supports a good case. further charges possible if Sunday violations recur. Prosecutor Ninde unsure when the Boltz case will be called.
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Henry Ruth
Circuit Court
Ferdinand C. Bicknese
Barr Street
City Hall
Rev
J. Budman Fleming
Civic Righteousness Committee
Fort Wayne
Ninde
Fred C. Boltz
Four Perish In Burning Hotel In Michigan
Fire in the Compton hotel basement at Tustin Osceola county destroyed the business portion of the village. Ten guests escaped in night clothes while four died. The dead include William H. McGrane proprietor Mrs William H McGrane Edward Demorest porter and Charles Workman traveling man of Pierson. Financial loss about 22000 dollars.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Tustin
Osceola County
Compton
William H. McGrane
Edward Demorest
Charles Workman
Pierson
Krick-Lackey Couple Wed in Detroit Ceremony
Bertha Lackey of Columbia avenue and Henry Krick a Monroeville merchant were married in Detroit Monday afternoon by Rev. Pence. They returned Tuesday and will live with the bride’s parents until their Monroeville home is ready. The bride is noted as bright and capable. the groom as a successful young businessman.
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Krick-Lackey
Bertha Lackey
A. Lackey
Columbia Avenue
Henry Krick
Monroeville
Detroit
Pence
Electric Bitters Restored Health for Columbus Woman Starving
Mary H Walters of St. Clair Street Columbus Ohio suffered from extreme weakness and inability to eat due to drugging. She credits Electric Bitters with immediate improvement and a complete cure, praising it as the best health tonic on earth. Sold 50 cents and guaranteed by Dreier Brothers druggists.
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Mary H. Walters
St. Clair St
Columbus
Dreier
Driggiate
Poneto church dedication fire damages structure
A fire struck the Poneto E church early Tuesday morning causing considerable damage just days before its dedication slated for next Sunday. Officials said the blaze will not disrupt the planned services or the dedication ceremony.
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Poneto
Sensational attack on Speaker Cannon sparks House scene
In Washington March 16 a Missouri congressman denounces Speaker Cannon as a despot during remarks on the statehood bill. The debate centers on a government land lease for a rubber plantation in Plata county Colorado and a proposed amendment to curb the rubber trust. The disruption ends after Tawney issues an objection.
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Washington
Shackleford
Missouri
Cannon
House
Plata County
Col
P. F. A. Rubber Company
Brooks
Gaines
Tenn
Rubber Trust
Oklahoma
Joe
Senate
Tawney
Thrilling tale of battle with sea
A Bostonian rescue of eighteen survivors from the British King after a three day Atlantic storm. The Phoenix line steamer sank 150 miles south of Sable Island. Captain O’Hagan died after aiding repairs as the ship went down. Eleven were saved by the Mannheim. others by the Bostonian. The crew showed self sacrifice and courage amid wreck and waves.
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Boston
Mass
Bostonian
Manchester
Phoenix Line
Sable Island
Mannheim
New York
O'Hagan
O’hagan
Perry
William Brown
Eiven
Cromwell
Mannheim Volunteers
Kuone
James Flanigan
Adolphus. Beck
William J. Curry
Henry Parkotch
Sherrick 18 Jail Refuses All Food
Indianapolis March 16 David E Sherrick former state auditor in Marion county jail has refused to touch any food including regular fare and foods sent by relatives He smokes constantly and believes the supreme court will free him He may seek a pardon after serving part of his sentence Governor May Pardon is discussed but no official sanction exists and clemency is considered for health reasons with a possible after partial sentence pardon or parole.
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Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
Supreme Bench
Justice Brown
Supreme Court of the United States
Brown
Supreme Court
War Department
Cabinet
White House
Boss Cox
Cincinnati
Akron
Herrick Republicans
Foraker
Fairbanks
Indiana
Ohio
Shaw
Root
New England
Middle States
Justice Fuller
Indianapolis
Marion County
David £. Sherrick
Edward Sourbier
Sherrick
Marion Criminal Court
Criminal Court
Sourbier
Clarity
Dangers of Pneumonia Warned by Local Ad
A cold neglected can lead to pneumonia, which is often fatal and weakens lungs for later consumption risk. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted to stop coughs, heal and strengthen lungs, and prevent pneumonia. La Grippe coughs also respond quickly to Foley's remedy. Dreier & Bro.
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Foley
Dreier & Bro
Ventriloquist Solves Dothan Triple Murder Case
Dothan Alabama reports sensational developments in the Christmas family murders. Will Christmas and Walter Holland were arrested after a detective utilizing a ventriloquist spoke through a mule to a superstitious Negro, who then revealed details. A $2,500 reward awaits arrest and conviction.
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Dothan
Ala
Will Christmas
Walter Holland
Christmas
Cottonwood
Georgia
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promotes Clear Complexion
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup stimulates the liver and thoroughly cleanses the system to clear pimples and blotches. It is mild and pleasant for women and children, does not gripe or sicken, and is superior to pills and ordinary cathartics as it does not irritate the stomach. Dreier & Bro.
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Dreier & Bro
Hartford City Woman Rapidly Losing Sight Reading Paper
Mrs. Michael Capper of Hartford City suddenly went blind while reading the morning newspaper. She felt a sudden dimness in one eye and severe impairment in the other after a hearty meal. The ad notes Salve for various wounds and lists Meyer Bros as sellers.
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Michael Capper
Hartford City
Plant resins and gums cited for herbal backache relief
Fragmentary note highlights gums and resins from ping trees as historically valued in remedies for backache. The scrambled text mentions therapeutic use and general recognition but lacks concrete details or sources.
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Backiache
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Dr. Feist
Nashville, Ac
Cused
Mrs
Rose Mangrum
Northern
Thomas ‘Ryan
Commission
Clinton Street
Ferdinand C. Bicknesse
Tustin, Mich
Congress
Herolam
Wea
Sky
Hanly
Meyer, Bros
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