Court Overrules State Tax on Lawyers in Galveston
The United States Court at Galveston overruled state courts by holding that lawyers are not required to pay an occupation tax. The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias met in Waco for its annual session on the 15th with Supreme Chancellor Ward in attendance. Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Bible readings in public schools violate the state constitution.
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United States Court
Galveston
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Waco
Ward
Supreme Court of
Wisconsin
State Democratic Convention Set for San Antonio August 12
The State Democratic Executive Committee selected San Antonio as the convention site and August 12 as the meeting date. The move aims to unify party delegates and outline platform goals for the upcoming cycle.
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San Antonio
Age of 145 Celebrated by Dallas Resident Aunt Julia Cole
Aunt Julia Cole aged 145, described as possibly the oldest person in America, celebrated her birthday in Dallas. The article notes she longs for a future home with no rent.
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Julia Cole
America
Dallas
Grand Island to Build $500,000 Beet Sugar Factory
Grand Island Nebraska plans a half million dollar sugar factory to produce beet sugar. Nebraska leads the nation in beet growth and Grand Island is the state’s banner beet county.
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Grand Island
Neb
Nebraska
Banner County
Samuel J Randall Dies in Washington After Prolonged Illness
Samuel J Randall died at his Washington home on the 13th after several years of illness. He was among the oldest and most prominent members of Congress and left a lasting mark as a capable and principled representative.
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Samuel J. Randall
Washington
Randall
Congress
Sedalia Judge Targets Lotteries and Progressive Euchre
A Sedalia judge told the grand jury that church lotteries and the game known as progressive euchre violate gambling laws. Acting on court instructions, the grand jury cited members of a high toned society club, both ladies and gentlemen, causing a sensational stir in Sedalia society circles.
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Sedalia, Mo
Grand Jury
Sedalia
Ingersoll Advances Truth and Lies at NY Press Club
The New York Press Club reportedly signaled disapproval as Col. Ingersoll delivered a quip on truth. He noted that truth is weak without shield while a healthy lie can triumph, a line the audience greeted with mixed applause. The San Francisco Examiner reports the event.
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Col. Ingersoll
Truth
Press Club of
New York
Col Ingersoll
San Francisco Examiner
Spavin Liniment Promises Cure for Horse Ailments
English Spavin Liniment removes all hard or soft lumps from horses and treats blood spavins curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains and swollen throats Coughs It claims to save 50 by one bottle sold by R G Graham Co Druggists Graham
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R. G. Graham & Co
Graham
Sheriff posse Sects Outlaws in San Miguel County Shootout
In San Miguel County N M on April 12 a sheriff posse located Porfillo Trujillo's outlaw gang. A running skirmish left gang member Zamora dead, others fled to the mountains. A large reward remains for Trujillo dead or alive.
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N. M
Porfillo Trujillo
San Miguel County
Zamora
Trujillo
Brutal assault on Montana teacher prompts manhunt
Miss Myrtle Hill, a country schoolteacher near Ellsworth, Kansas, was attacked by one white and two black tramps at a rural road and a schoolhouse. She was beaten, forced to swallow belladonna, robbed, and suffered multiple broken ribs. A large search for the assailants is underway with feared death.
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Eisworth
Kan
Myrtle Hill
Union Pacific Railway
Ellsworth
Epoch of health marked by Electric Bitters triumph
A patient recounts a sickness ending in restored vitality attributed to Electric Bitters. The ad claims relief for kidney liver and stomach issues, urging readers to try the tonic. Bottles priced at 60 cents and 1 dollar sold at Kyus Drug Store.
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Kyus’ Drug Store
Sam Jones style sparks debate on slang in preaching
Rev W H Moss in the Texas Christian Advocate recalls a north Texas conference suspension over rough pulpit language. He notes Sam Jones uses epithets and witticisms to draw crowds, questioning whether slang aids salvation and arguing souls are saved despite such language.
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W. H. Moss
Texas Christian Advocate
Sam Jones
North Texas Conference
Advocate
Philrem
Webster
Drug Store Boosts Trade With Free Trial Bottles
J. K. Ryus' Drug Store reports booming business from offering free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. The product claims to cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung diseases with a free trial available before purchase guard.
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J. K. Ryus
Dr. King
Half Interest in Powel Estate Offered for Sale
One half interest in the estate of the late Cader B. Powel, land part of the Henderson survey, is offered. For terms contact Jossoa Warsey, M. D. Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Cader B. Powel
Henderson Survey
Jossoa Warsey, M. D
Cincinnati
Ohio
Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion Aids Animal Skin Ailments
Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion claims to cure itch mange and scratches on animals in 80 minutes. Sold by R G Graham & Co druggists in Graham.
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Woolford
R. G. Graham & Co
Graham
Debtors Urged to Settle Accounts by T J McCarver & Co
An inviting notice from T J McCarver & Co urges delinquent customers to pay up. The firm notes they have extended credit to many, and asks gentlemen to step in and square their small but growing balances.
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T. J. McCarver & Co
Ysleta Election Turmoil Ends With Warrants Issued
In El Paso Texas on April 12 the town of Ysleta sees a municipal dispute as the old mayor and aldermen allege fraud while newly elected officials seek to retain power. Warrants are issued for Mayor Gaal and three aldermen on charges of willful neglect of official duty for not opening returns or declaring the election. The officials posted bonds of 4000 dollars for the mayor and 2000 dollars for each alderman.
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el Paso
Tex
Ysleta
Gaal
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