Fine restores the hearing of beggar in Chicago court
A 67 year old mendicant in Chicago was fined 36 dollars and costs by Judge Wells for begging. After the verdict, the man’s hearing and sight allegedly improved and he produced 300 dollars, but a jail search revealed a 152 dollar deposit. cards claiming his disability were destroyed as the judge remarked the powers had returned. The man was identified as Thomas Cantanzaro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Wells
Mnagic
Thomas Cantanzaro
Pine Lumber Merger to Conserve Pine Timber Supply
St Louis April 6 This report says lumber companies controlling nearly all southern yellow pine timber are forming a holding corporation to conserve the timber and keep prices fair The proposed company would be capitalized at about 800 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis, Mo
To South
Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Home Remedy Relief
A 19th or early 20th century advertising notice promotes Pyramid Pile Cure for piles claiming cure without surgery. It asserts rapid relief, home use, and no charge for a trial sample, guiding readers to obtain a 50 cent box after trying the sample from Pyramid Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Elephants Compete For Queen in Patchyderm Parade
The elephant quartet led by Queen, the troupe’s star, show love triangle antics as two bull elephants compete for her favor. A restless night of pacing follows when Queen favors one then the other, delaying the parade and causing a car-side stall. Queen, Pinto, Duke, and a younger member over 40 years old, are all key figures in the display.
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Pennsylvania Road
Nelson Street
Pinto
Duke
Died at Daughter's Home Werman Borchers Passes At Eleven
Werman Borchers aged 11 died Wednesday at the home of his daughter Mrs. R. T. Alullis 47 W Twenty seventh street. He leaves two sons and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werman Borchers
R. T. Alullis
Twenty Seventh Street
Osborn Urges Boys to Lead Upright Life Before Prison
In Kokomo Indiana Jesse Worley Osborn awaiting a life term for murdering his sweetheart Mrs Fairy McClain issues a moral exhortation to boys. He warns that the path of transgressors is hard and urges obedience to parents avoidance of drink and reliance on upright conduct to avoid the harms he endured. He stresses self reflection and community service as keys to happiness.
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Kokomo
Ind
Michigan City State Prison
Lre
Widow Receives 70 Cents From Government Payment
Belvidere widow Mrs. L. H. Rutger, widow of Livut Rutger who died in 1888, was notified by the government that 70 cents was due for her husband’s pay and a draft for the amount was sent today in Rockford Illinois.
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Rockford
Lh.ot. Rutger
Belvidere
Livut
Rutger
Snap Primary Moves to Nominate Overstreet in Seventh District
Seventh district Republican leaders back Congressman Jesse Overstreet for the May primary after a hurried May 2 convention. Critics say Ensley and allies shut out anti Overstreet opposition, citing economy and unity as motives while setting official voting places and printing costs for the double primaries on May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Sworkily
P P. Ensley
Jesse Overstreet
John ¢. Ruckelstrus
Overstreet
Congress
Washingstour
Board of Primary Election Commissioners
Sentinel Printing Company
United States Standard Voting Machine Company
Pixie and Hoosier Limiteds speed Indianapolis to Louisville
Beginning May 1 the Indianapolis Columbus and Southern traction company will run two through limited cars daily between Indianapolis and Louisville with no car changes, the Dixie Limiteds departing Indianapolis at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and stopping at Greenwood Franklin Holaburg Columbus Seymour Crothersville Scottsburg Sellersburg Watson Junction and Jeffersonville. An extra ten cent charge applies each way on the Dixie Limiteds beyond regular fares. Return through limited trips depart Louisville at 6:59 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. The service, dubbed Hoosier Limiteds, covers 7.20 miles with a four hour trip and offers one of the lowest per mile rates in Indiana.
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Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Traction Company
Indianapolis
Louisville
Greenwood
Franklin
Holmburg
Columbus
Seymour
Crothersville
Scottshire
Sellersburg
Watson Junction
Jeffersonville
Tintianapolis
Tuciana
Terminnals
Indiana
Friday May 1 forecast for birth date
The text offers general fortune guidance for May 1 births, noting health vigilance, personal change and travel, a fairly successful year in business, possible courting by the young, and a restless child born this year likely to thrive in roles with others.
Extraordinary Shoe Annex Bargains in Patented Leather
Bargain sale offers women pumps in patent leather and gunmetal calf with buckles, Nurses Comfort Juliettes and Oxfords in limited sizes 3 4 5 for 2 dollars per pair. Misses and children's Oxfords slippers in tan or patent leather, pricing 21 25 98 listed. Spring Oxfords pumps and sailor ties in gunmetal patent coltskin and vici kid with various sole options, odd lots 3 to 4 dollars, sale price 1 95 per pair. Basement location.
John Gorman Cleared in Cincinnati Case Trial
John M. Gorman former Indianapolis telegraph operator and self described millionaire faced a trial before Squire Dumont in Cincinnati. The court dismissed the case after findings that the prosecution failed to establish a case and that the raid on 411 Clinton street yielded no proof of wrongdoing. Mrs Frances Reusch and Gorman were found in a sitting room during the raid witnessed by detective Johnson and Constable Spreng.
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Cincinnati
John M. Gorman
Indianapolis
Squire Dumont
Norwaod
Garman
Clinton Street
Frances Reusch
Frank Sprong
Vision J. Fagin
Dale 8
Johnson
Acme Detective Agency
Harry Reuseh
Squire Poment
Kkoch
Tieger Murrend
Woch
Flattie Stephens
Clinton Screen
Ife
Clinton Street House
Gorman
Rettsen
Fagin
Constable Spreng
Mr. Gorman
Builders Begin Work on New Y M C A Building
A banker, manufacturer, merchant and citizens join laborers to break ground for the new Y M C A project. First workers named include J F Wild, James K Lilly, T S Lavcock, J N Carey and A H Godard as secretary. Building costs are listed at $267.00 and $9290 for different Y M C A plans with approvals by Building Inspector Thomas Winterrowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. MM
J. F. Wild
James K. Lilly
T. S. Lavcock
J. N. Carey
A. H. Godard
Association
Thomas Winterrowd
Contractor in Chicago Tries Suicide During Wife’s Death
Chicago April 30. John Weber a teaming contractor attempted to kill himself by swallowing carbolic acid to keep a promise made while his wife lay dying in his arms at Michael Reese hospital Tuesday. A physician saved him.
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Chicago
Michael,Reese Hospital
John Weber
Pioneer real estate dealer dies after long illness
Thomas C. Lewis, a pioneer real estate dealer, died Wednesday at his home on Alabama Street after a three year illness. He was 65. Funeral services will be held Friday.
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Thomas C. Lewis
Alabama Street
Lewis
Cascarets Mentioned as Remedy for Bowel Irritation
The passage warns against irritation from salts and harsh pills and suggests Cascarets as the preferred remedy. It warns of membrane hardening and bowel callousness from prolonged irritation, leading to chronic constipation and eventual dependency on laxatives.
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Fine
Pine Lumber
Elephant Band
THE
Gentry Silows
Hernan Borchers
Tome
Slayer
Jesse W. Osborn
Fairy McClain
Jesse Worley Osborn
Rim Ditary
SNAP
Hon. J. Overstreet
Republican Machine
Con
Gressman
Raphael
Pettis Dry Goods CO
New York
First Earth
MGA
John Gorman
Harry Reusch
Home Jean Brigade
Milo
Pat
Mike
Thomas Winterrond
Pioneer
Gocarka
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