Sequel to a crime boy ends life in grief over love
Paul Wegner, 17, shot self after Ida Keller murder by her brother in law Reinhardt Town. Wegner, once with American Telephone, hung himself in barn after leaving a letter to friends and Mrs Keller. He lamented unrequited love for Ida and said his heart was broken. The Keller tragedy preceded by the earlier murder and townwide shock.
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Chicago
Paul Wegner
Ida Keller
Reinhardt Town
Tl Jatier
Hfe Faul
Keller
Miss Keller
Tom
Wagner
American Telephone Company
Ida Meller
Young Wexner
Young Wegner
Aoonote
Eight Men Accused of Murder in Sheriff Killed in Line of Duty
Belleville April 13 The trial of eight men including Charles Drustings George Godfrey John Dugan James McGerchin Michael Kennedy Richard Frainke John Bennett and John Liddy for the murder of Sheriff Herman Barnickel began in circuit court with Judge Burroughs presiding Celery jurors were slowly seated with three chosen: John Dahm Frank Appeliers and Theodore Mmery A related item from Springfield Wisconsin notes the Supreme Court allowing I S Bass to file to void the March 38 Republican primaries in Kankakee county arguing they were held on an improper date under the 1898 act and seeking a writ directing the county central committee to fix May 1 as the primary date.
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Charles Drustings
George Godfrey
John Dugan
James McGerchin
Michael Kennedy
Harry Wade
Richard Frainke
John Bennett
Monk Baxter
John Liddy
Herman Barnickel
Burroughs
Edwardsville
James Allen
Carlyl
Barnickel
John Dahm
Frank Appeliers
Theodore Mmery
Springfield
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I. O. Bass
Kankakee County
Wankakee County
Republican County Central Committee
Nankakee County
Wedded by the Lightning Telegraphic Marriage
A telegraph marriage linked the groom Andrew M. Candell of Washington and bride Penelope Cundiff of Perking to wed yesterday from Kansas City to Afuthall. Candell, an entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Miss Cundiff had planned for May nuptials but duties to Harrisonville prompted the wire ceremony.
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Kun
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O.D
Andrew M. Candell
Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Penelope Cundiff
Perking
O.T
Candel
Miss Cundiff
Candell
Harrisonville
Miss Candill
Kansas City to Host Democratic National Convention
Kansas City officials announced the national Democratic convention will stay in Kansas City this July. The sub committee of the national party formally decided to retain the venue after local committees gave satisfactory assurances.
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Kansas City
National Democratic Committee
Miscrenants Recommended to Mercy in Local Trial
The Cassie Boun case jury found guilty with mercy recommendations. Harvey and John Jackson face life terms after Tom Steen rich in cooperation. The victims body, burned and mutilated, was found near Jefferson. four deep gashes marked the violent crime against the halt Indian girl.
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Flarvey
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Tom Steen
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Senate sparring and House approves pensions bill
Washington April 13 The senate spent the day sparring for position on key bills with no substantive action. Burrows delivered a long speech opposing Quay's admission. The house passed a designated depositories bill for Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines and a pensions measure for Spanish war widows regardless of Confederate disabilities. The conference report on the legislative executive and judicial bill was disagreed to.
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Porto Rico
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Senator Spooner touts Porto Rican bill in Chicago
Senator John C Spooner of Wisconsin spoke at the Auditorium hotel during his return to Washington from Madison. He stated the Porto Rican bill will not injure the Republican party and urged voters to study its provisions, saying public misconception is general and opposition will lessen.
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John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Auditorium Hotel
Washington
Madison
Chicago Democrats to Attend National Convention in Kansas City
Kansas City April 18 The Cook County Democracy of Chicago will visit for the national convention with 400 members wearing black frock suits and silk hats and a 55 piece band led by Robert J Burke secretary of the club who arrived yesterday to arrange for headquarters.
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Dinner guests at Mc Lean residence include Dewey Belmonts
Washington April 14 John TR Mc Lean and Mrs McLean entertained at dinner last night Admiral and Mrs Dewey Mr and Mrs Perry Belmont of New York Mr Adams Brooke and Mrs Meisener of New York attended the function
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Meisener
Jeffries and Kid McCoy Set for 25 Round July Bout
New York April 18 Jim Jeffries and Kid McCoy were matched yesterday to meet in a twenty five round bout on July 20 before the era offering the largest purse.
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Kid? McCoy
Markets Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices and Wheat
Hogs receipts 28,000 with ranges from 4.40 to 5.65 for packing and shipment. Cattle receipts 11,800 with steers and cows priced from 3.40 to 5.80 in varied categories. Sheep receipts 12,000 with western and native lambs priced 4.00 to 7.50. Wheat No. 1 northern 67 to 67.5 cents, No. 2 65 to 64. Oats and barley steady. rye higher and oats steady.
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Carnations and a Long-Forgotten Love Revealed
In a maroon room a dying man recalls a muse from five years past as pink carnations fill the table. A visitor returns, bearing carnation fragrance, and the old flame awakens when recognition and longing converge. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Tea Strainers and Bread and Butter in St Ronan’s Well
An old note recalls tea as a luxury with silver strainers for leaves that were watered and drained before being eaten with Sugen in bread and butter. This fact is attributed to Sir Walter Scott in St Ronan's Well.
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Trying Position Promises Relief for Itching Eczema
Freeport readers learn how eczema and itching can be eased. Mr. M M Mayer of the European hotel and restaurant recounts years of ear eczema cured by Dean's ointment after trying many remedies. Doan's Kidney pills cost 50c per box, available through Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y. Remember Doan's for relief.
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Joseph Emmert
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Matrimony in Egypt as seen from a Cairo hotel
A Saturday Review travel vignette paints Cairo wedding pageants with camel litters cashmere veils and drum parades. It notes the blend of old and new as European carriages replace camel litters while the bride’s veil and cashmere show remain central symbols.
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Saturday Review
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Featured In Ads Across States
Advertisers tout DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as the best liver pill and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for skin ulcers and piles with claims of quick relief and certain healing. Endorsers include W. E. Lake of Happy Creek and Otto Korb of Boonville, Indiana, amid notes on Indiana factory employment and output figures.
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Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal relief advertised
The ad promotes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm with 75 cent price including a spraying tube. It claims quick absorption without drying secretions and that it enables natural healthy secretions. Sold by Ely Brothers at 56 Warren St New York or by mail. A separate notice mentions a work horse around 1200 pounds for sale at John Hea's store 4 Galena St Freeport.
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Ely Brothers
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John Hea
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Polly's Birthday Dress Disturbs Wardrobe Frocks
In a Boston Herald tale Polly awakens to birthday joy as her mother presents a plaid birthday dress. The talking nursery frocks quarrel over which is the favorite, each claiming reasons for being worn, until Polly's new gown claim ends their contest and leaves them envious and aside in the wardrobe.
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Boston Herald
Mamma
Childcare Advice From Josephine Mitchell In The American Queen
Do not let a child cry to sleep and seek the cause of crying. Do not force eating if distasteful. provide rest for digestion. Boil all milk and water. ensure fresh air and sun. Avoid roaming pets, fear, and frightening pictures. Seek medical advice over merely maternal opinion.
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Josephine Mitchell
A Glass of Water at Bedtime
A Health note explains the body’s tissue changes and waste removal. It argues drinking two tumblerfuls of water before bed aids nightly detox and tissue renewal, reducing morning weakness. It asserts water intake influences appetite and waste removal, and hints at gender knowledge as a separate remark.
Homeseeker's round trip fares on CGW Railway
Tickets sold at all CGW ticket offices on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of February March and April at one fare plus 2 dollars for the round trip. Return allowed within 21 days from sale. For details on four trip savings contact CGW agent or F. H. Lord at 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago Great Western Ba Y
F. H. Lord
Adams St
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