Wife Swapper Mosby Trial Ends In Bond For Grand Jury
The Mosby wife swapping case, widely watched, was heard before Judge H W Springston in Pana on May 11. He bound Mosby over to await the grand jury in 500 dollars after denying a change of venue. Witnesses testified Mosby believed he was legally married to Mrs Jackman, but Mrs Jackman was absent and could not be found. Mosby was jailed for lack of bond, with authorities in Shelby and Christian counties considering habeas corpus actions to secure his release or re-arrest.
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Wumphreys
Mosby
Springston
Humphreys
Jackman
Law
O'Farrell
Shelby County
Christian County
Primary bill in conference in Illinois race
Springfield Alabama May 11 The primary question is in conference The house and senate formal sessions went through the conference process naming Shurtleff Shanahan Riwater all of Cook County Liney an Iowa insurgent and Phillips of Ford County Governor Deneen speaking at the annual banquet of the Illinois State Dental association advocated a direct primary law that would allow each voter to express his choice
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Springfield
House
Senate
Shurtleff
Shanahan
Riwater
Cook County
Liney
Iaue
Phillips
Ford County
Promotion in the Synod Springfield HL May 11
Adjutant General Scott accepts the resignation of General Jus T B Smith as brigadier general commanding the Fourth Brigade Illinois National Guard and appoints Colonel Edward C Young commanding the First Cavalry as his successor with brigadier general rank. The cavalry and artillery join the Fourth Brigade, replacing the current First Brigade setup.
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Springfield
Scott
Jus. T B. Smith
Winois
Jealous Husband Kills Wife Then Self Inflicts Wounds
In Jacksonville on May 11 Alonzo Pitt, in a jealous fit, shot his wife and killed her instantly. He barricaded himself inside the house with a shotgun and threatened anyone entering. Before police arrived, Pitt attempted suicide by cutting his throat and stabbing himself, and is believed to be recovering.
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Jacksonville
Alonzo Pitt
Pitt
Springfield Case Seeks 88060 From Chas A Allen
In May 11 Springfield reports that Clara M Mowder of Lincoln filed suit in Saugamon county circuit court to recover 88060 from Representative Chas A Allen of Stoopeston. The action, linked to a Kansas oil land deal, aims to secure service on Allen during legislative sessions.
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Springfield
Chas. A. Allen
Stoopeston
Uuit
Saugamon County
Clara M. Mowder
Lincoln
Lim
Threats Reported to Burn Town in Arcola District
May 11. Threats by an unidentified element to burn the town grow as two fires strike the business district in ten days, believed incendiary. Citizens now take turns patrolling at night to thwart further arson attempts.
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Arcola
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Ad Briefed
An archival snippet touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar claiming congestion relief and coughing cure by flushing through the bowels. The brief also mentions Home-eeker’s Excursion to the Northwest via the North-Western Ling with reduced excursion fares and sleeping car services, directing readers to Chicago and North-Western Railway agents for dates and details.
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Kennedy
Eeker
Chicago
North
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and remedies claim
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a comprehensive female tonic addressing displacements, prolapse, painful periods, and general weakness. It asserts cures for headaches and pelvic distress, promotes motherhood, and notes alcohol content, with free medical advice from Dr. Pierce and offers of The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail.
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Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
Evolution of artificial eyes from antiquity to glass eyes
The article traces eye prosthetics from ancient Rome and Egypt where outer linen eyes were used, through Ambroise Pare in the 16th century who devised three types, to the shift to in socket glass eyes by 1579. It notes Pompeii finds, Pare’s designs, and Shakespeare reference to glass eyes.
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Rome
Egypt
Pompeii
Ambroise Pare
Pare
Lear
Gloucester
Notable Public Figures and Anecdotes Across the States
A series of brief profiles and remarks on public figures and figures of interest. Harry W. Rosch, once James G. Blaine’s secretary, rests near Winamac Indiana. Bonar Law’s defeat shifts scrutiny of England’s chess champion. London’s bishop endorses drama. Arkansas Governor Jeff Davis warns Hot Springs of political risk. Rev O S Reed, Veedersburg, keeps lineage to founders. Mrs Heyburn, Idaho senator’s wife, a portrait painter. Her portrait of Thomas F Bayard hangs in Wilmington’s state house. A Siberian pygmy bear is described as the calmest quadruped.
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Bonar Law
Board of Trade
House of Commons
London
Church of England
Anti-Pass Amendment Debate and Dancer Conviction Report
The senate debated an antipass amendment amid protests from local attorneys and others, with senators asking for telegrams to be printed in the record and moves to include railway briefs. Wilbertson proposed a substitute to extend passes to bona fide attorneys and railway families. In London, Fougere the dancer and husband Albert Girod were convicted of shoplifting in Clerkenwell.
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Washington
Senate
Zooking
S. Stephens
Poorig
Scott
Wick
Cullom
Wilbertson
London
L Fougere
Clerkenwell
Albert Girod
Baseball Scores From May Day Games Across Leagues
Chicago defeated St Louis 8 to 6 in St Louis. Philadelphia outlasted Philadelphia 2 to 1 in eleven innings. Cleveland routed Chicago 15 to 1 in a Cleveland win. Boston beat Philadelphia 5 to 1 in New York. Toledo topped St Paul 11 to 5 in St Paul. Kansas City defeated Indianapolis 6 to 2 in Kansas City. Milwaukee shut out Louisville 10 to 0 in Milwaukee. Minneapolis edged Columbus 5 to 4 in Minneapolis. Omaha beat Pueblo 10 to 8 in Pueblo. Sioux City won 9 to 7 over Des Moines in Sioux City. Denver defeated Lincoln 8 to 0 in ten innings.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Wweather
Cleveland
Phniladelpin
Association
St. Paul
Toledo
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Louisville
Minneapolis
Columbus
Western
Pueblo
Omaha
Sioux City
Des Moines
Denver
Lincoln
Markets Report Chicago Grain and Livestock Prices May 10
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show mixed results for Wheat Corn and Oats with May July and Sept contracts near parities. Livestock notes include Hog and Cattle receipts and price ranges from Chicago and East Buffalo markets with dollar amounts for prime and good grades. Local ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Uwigh. Low
AG Aohw
We Mims Co
Northern
Samnie
PATEK
Choice Prairie
Bargain residential at 2 Ga Ave with all conveniences
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