Spiritualism fraud exposed in Livingston County notes
The author recounts a chain of observations on Kate King style materializations and alleged spiritual phenomena. Investigations by Robert Dale Owen and Dr Child reveal deception. The piece notes credulity of audiences and details of performances amid reports from Peoria McLean and Livingston counties.
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Katie King
King
Robert Dale Owen
Dr. Child
Katie
Kirg
Jowell County
Kansas
John A. Gates
Mendenhall
Ivy Drews
Albert St. Perry
Umderalgoud
Wits Lot
Severty
Henty
Marshall
Nyatinbal
Henry
Secana
Vald
Wenry
Phy
Ilrum St. An
Prisoner Philip Martin Wins Pardon After 14 Years
The Joliot Sun reports Philip Martin, imprisoned for murder for fourteen years at Hennepin farm house, is granted clemency after warden Captain McClughroy and Governor Beveridge consider his record. Convicts in 1400-strong crowd applaud as Martin accepts the pardon amid praise for good conduct and never breaking prison rules.
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Philip
Martin
Thonanis
Putnam
Buronu
Attys
Stallio Joliot
Solid Walla
Bureau County Circuit Court
Hennepin Farm
M. E. Hollester
D.y.jones
Eckles & Kyle
Duraddéé
Honda
Lgc
I. R
Baird
Porsandad
Prion
Philip Martn
Philip Martin
Martin Ure
Beveridge
German Catholic Church Benefit Draws Record Raffle Prizes
The German Catholic congregation held a New Year’s Eve festival at Myers House with a high turnout and wide participation. A big supper, abundant donations, and a massive drawing raised funds for St. Mary’s church with prizes including watches, furs, silverware, and gold beads. The event boosted church finances to about $600 in receipts and indicated strong local support and active planning for cemetery and church improvements.
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Parton
Ovaning
Wayram
G. P. Mattern
John Prysfalippers
L. Boxenwurf
Kate Becker
Julia Higgins
Hugh Finnegan
Yearer
Jon
Krenz
Nicki Elley
Joseph Schick
Ed. B
Walter Vailn
George Nicholson
Albrqocht
Buhlare
St. Mary's
Editor's New Year Taste Sparks Page One Debate
The Tim editor Henry Rerupilcan hints at a personal preference for attractive ladies and stylish makeup, aiming to refresh headlines. The Porn Herald criticizes this stance while the printer defends novelty and rejects dead sameness in local papers.
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Tim
Henry Rerupilcan
George
Ood
Dne
Mienien the
Porn Herald
Mr. Herald
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