Saloon Bond Rules Upheld by Supreme Court Decision
The supreme court on Thursday reaffirmed that injured persons may recover from saloonkeepers on their bond when liquor fuels the injury. Notable cases include Elizabeth Day vs Warren and Terre Haute Brewing Co, where Day’s drunken husband attacked his wife and she survived after being cast into a cellar. Mary A. Lucas sues John W. Little and Henry Greening over a fatal drunken brawl linked to liquor.
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Supreme Court
Elizabeth Day
Drury Warren
Terre Haute Brewing Company
John Day
Grant Tichner
Tichner
Lucas
Little
Henry Greening
Wilson
Doan
Eli F. Ritter
Buffalo craze fades as 11 cent promo ends
The Buffalo buttons craze collapses as girls wore the tokens and boys balked at the 11 cent initiation. Local merchants report rapid rise and swift decline, with prometers and shops recalling high demand then a quick retreat as the fad faded.
Girl Escapes Chinese Gambling Den After Week as Slave
Jennie Gordon, 17, was rescued by police in Chicago after being kept in a Chinese gambling house for a week. She had sought work through Emery May, was given drugged wine, and found with Lee Sue, a leading Chinese gambler, who was arrested. The girl was returned to her parents.
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Chicago
Jennie Gordon
Miss Gordon
Emery May
Lee Sue
America
Sue
Dutch steamship salvages crew from wrecked bark Nustuin
Pensacola Florida reports that the Dutch steamer Iootendreicht arrived Thursday night with 11 men from the wrecked bark Nustuin which went to pieces on April 6 in mid ocean. The Yought crew battled heavy seas for five days before rescue reached them.
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Pensacola
Fla
Iootendreicht
Painter sues firm over profit share and fixtures charge
In circuit court Edward Dosier a paint dealer sues Consolidated paint and oil company on about 400 dollars claiming an agreement to run a retail trade for the firm with a share of profits. He says about 490 dollars paid for fixtures was charged as current expenses denying him part of his profits.
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Edward Dosier
Consolidated Paint and Oil Company
Pass the Crowd with Postum Health Advice
A promotional piece argues that success hinges on determination and health, blaming coffee for hindering progress. It extols Postum Food Coffee as a nourishing alternative, detailing how proper preparation boosts flavor and food value, and urging readers to avoid adulterated drinks to pursue greatness.
Bounced Suitor Sues Over Violence At Mehl Home
In Rochester a county court case tests a father’s right to eject a suitor with force. Albert Maracle sues George H Mehl for 1000 dollars after a drawing room confrontation left him battered. The Mehl family dispute centers on Miss Mehl.
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Rochester
N. Y
Albert Maracle
George H. Mehl
Mr. Mehl
Mr Maracle
Mehl
Miss Mehl
Papa Mehl
Mr. Maracle
Safe in warehouse blown open. $300 stolen
A warehouse office at Stan card oil company two miles south of Sandusky Ohio was dynamited Thursday night and about $300 stolen. A tramp was killed in another report. A hurricane battered southwestern Spain and the Canaries with several deaths. A large crime spree continues as Reynolds gang activities are feared in Kentucky.
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Stancard Oil Company
Sandusky
United Salt Company
Pomeroy Bend
W. Va
Judge Lamson
Cleveland
Big
Reynolds
Kentucky
Joe Johnson
John Potter
Spain
Canaries
London Dispatch
J. P. Morgan
Crooks Mills
Sugar Case Ruling Sets Countervailing Duty on Russian Sugar
New York April 19 The board of classification of the United States general appraisers ruled the United States was justified in imposing a countervailing duty on Russian sugar, marking a decisive move in the sugar case.
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New York
Board of Classification of the
United States General Appraisers
United States
Board of Works acts on fountain theft and road plans
The Board of Works met Friday to address the stolen dipper from the West and Pratt fountain and approved resolutions opening alleys and widening streets. It adopted numerous improvement projects including gravel roadways cement walks brick roadways and curbs across multiple avenues and blocks. Petitions were referred to the city engineer for sidewalks and a drinking fountain at W Washington street. A notice to railways for flagmen at crossings was requested, with disagreement over notice rights.
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West and
Prattsts
Board of Works
Senate Ave
Walnut-st
Valley-ave
Drescher & ‘Thayer
National Road
Merrill-st
Alabama-st
Market-st
Wabash-st
College-ave
Twenty-third-st
Twenty-fifth-st
Dearbarn-st
New York-st
Michigan-st
Thirteenth-st
Illinois-st
MccCarty-st
Ray-st
Washington-st
Harris-ave
Blake-st
North-st
Indiana-ave
Police Department
And
Holmes
Miley-ave
Richmond-Ei
Chicago Markets Endure Mixed Movements on Wheat and Pork
Chicago price report shows May wheat slipping to around 70 to 71 cents, corn May at about 44 cents, oats May near 25 1/4 cents, with May pork futures up to 14.17 dollars per barrel and lard and rib futures climbing to roughly 8.05 and 8.10 dollars respectively. Dairy goods move mixed with creamery butters around 2 cents, and cheese near 10 to 11 cents. live poultry prices vary from 8 to 15 cents for roosters and spring chickens priced per dozen.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Wheat and grain market prices and car inspections note
Wheat prices weak for No 2 red and No 3 red with April figures and mill freight. corn steady with multiple white and mixed grades listed. oats steady with white and mixed values. hay steady with Timothy grades. Inspections report mixed car counts across wheat corn and white grades.
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Timothy
Tailor Made Suits UMBRELLAS AND GLOVES
Tailor made suits advertised alongside umbrellas and gloves for men and women. Listings detail umbrella sizes 28 and 26 inches with paragon frames, mercerized silk, wood handles, and sterling trimming priced from 1.00 to 2.75. Kid gloves in French kid and lambskin offered with multiple styles and prices, with a final note of tailored suits.
Cattle and Hog Prices at Interstate Stock Yards
At the Interstate Stock Yards Indianapolis on April 19 cattle receipts reach 600 head with varied quotes for different weights and grades from good to prime steers to veal calves. Hogs receipts total 3,500 with bids for good to choice, mixed, and common weights. Sheep receipts 600 with ranges for good to choice lambs and common to medium sheep.
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Eeveneneeseenee
Interstate
Livestock Price Guide With Mixed Grades and Weights
The document lists various stock categories with price ranges and weight bands including steers light to heavy, good to prime butchers, feeders, heifers, cows, calves, bulls, and sheep. It shows quoted ranges for light to heavy cattle, veals, and lambs, plus stockers and livestock categories, indicating market conditions and value per hundred or per head across multiple grade SKUs.
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Caceee
Reece
Connee
Grocery Sale Promises Value Under Local Spotlight
A fragmented notice touts discounts on ball blue and coffee items with per pound pricing hinted at. The readable text references a grocery sale and promotional figures, though details are incomplete.
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Java
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