Indictments in Standard Oil Case At Pekin Replevin Suit
Peoria Illinois May report states two high officials of Standard Oil face grand jury indictments for pressuring an employee to falsely testify in a Pekin replevin suit over an off wagon. Named manager Traun in Peoria says no local knowledge. telegram from Lima notes no familiar names among Standard Oil staff. Engagement announced Miss Iola Vowell to Robert Massner of New York with Paris wedding planned in June. Fire at Allaire Woodward Co warehouse in Peoria destroys stock worth about 75000. Good Roads meeting held in Peoria with national officials forming a permanent organization. Location and dates announced for Grand Army encampment in Rockford. Crumbach’s will favors Spiritualism with bulk estate to school and widow to receive nominal bequest. Quincy to host next encampment in May. Broom corn market strong with $1000 ton sales reported in Paris and other towns. Carthage high school basket beat leaders in regional meet. Dems win Hamilton county state's attorney race by 57 votes following Nap Sneed’s death.
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Crumbaugh's estate funds church and free library plan
Bloomington Illinois reports that J T Crumbaugh, deceased banker of Leroy, leaves $200000 endowment for a Spiritualism church in Leroy and $50000 for a free library in town. The obituary notes Crumbaugh's philanthropy and his death in Leroy.
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Donahue Offers 200 Reward for Crowe Capture
Omaha Nebraska May 8 Chief of Police Nee Donahue personally offered a 200 reward for the capture of Pat Crowe charged with highway robbery in the Cadahy kidnapping. He describes Crowe as 32 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 100 pounds, shot in the left shoulder. He suspects Crowe is with Horse Thief Johnson near Omaha South Omaha or Council Bluffs. The reward is paid from Donahue's own pocket and will be paid when Crowe is delivered. No clue to Crowe’s whereabouts has emerged since Saturday morning.
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Assassination Attempt Crashes in Viborg Package
Police in Viborg Russia report an emailed package with a panic device and clothes tied to the governor case. The explosive mechanism did not detonate, and the sender promises new light on the crime. In Wisconsin Madison, Governor Kollette welcomes Max Loeb back after winning the interstate oratorical contest, with a banquet at the University of Wisconsin.
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Decatur Chamber Plans Industry Expansion with Mantel Move
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce envisions relocating Mantel to a new factory site along Illinois Central railroad. It plots 143 lots at 400 each, selling cash with bonds for 300 and 4 percent interest for ten years. If successful, buyers earn 150 in interest and recover three quarters of principal. failure risks only the land value difference.
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Decatur
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Newspaper Publishers Prefer Ordinary Names
A survey indicates most newspaper publishers favor common or plain names for bylines and branding. Editors argue simplicity aids recognition and trust among readers across regions.
The Automobile Advantage Over a Horse
A witty exchange notes that keeping an automobile costs less in continuous needs than feeding a horse. The speaker jokes that an auto can be left unrepaired for weeks to save money, something a horse could not endure without constant feed.
Cuba and Great Britain treaty ends favored nation clash
May 6 report says Cuba and Britain exchange a friendship and commerce treaty after Secretary O’Parrill and Minister Caneon remove the favored nation clause. President Palma rejected giving Britain U.S. trade advantages. Also notes Lord Kitchener’s 55th year of service from 1871 to 1902 with rapid promotions to general.
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How Best to Preserve Good Looks and Health
A public notice extols a preventive approach for girls near maidenhood urging parental understanding and caution against overwork and distractions. It promotes Dr. R. V. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser and Favorite Prescription as trusted tonics, noting their long use and claims of liver cleansing and gentle vegetable laxatives with Pleasant Pellets.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
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Jug Called Dr. Pierce
United States
Dr. Pierce
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