Red Hair Cause in Breach of Promise Case Ends
In Orange City a breach of promise suit ended with Rosa Farrell awarded $7 after Frank Krause broke an engagement centered on his mother’s opposition to red hair. The case drew wide local attention due to Frank and Rosa’s public courtship and the couple’s social ties. Rosa Farrell, an orphan, had sought $2,000 and returned to her farm community after the ruling.
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Ixk City
Kat
John Krause
Grandville
Frank
Marge
Rosa Farrell
Hich
Orange City
Ge Gaynor
Sioux City
Frank Krause
Mane
Farmer
Alas Farrells
Four Arrested in Bank Robbery Case Near Farmington
Omie Heyers Asher, her husband George Asher, her father George Beyers, and neighbor Maude Taylor were arrested Monday in Farmington Mo for allegedly being accessories after the fact in the Union Bank robbery. Prosecutor Marbury says the Beyers family may have aided the fugitives who are believed to be in hiding locally.
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Farmington
Omie Heyers Asher
Bill Rudolph
George Asher
George Beyers
Maude Taylor
Union
Marbury
Beyers
Fireman Walker Killed In Pennsylvania Rail Crash
A nine express on the Pennsylvania railroad crashed into a light pushing engine near Williamsport Pennsylvania on Monday in dense fog. Fireman E O Walker of Renova was killed. Engineer Kane was severely scalded and John Collina and Conductor Kens were hurt. The collision occurred in foggy conditions.
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Walker
Williamsport
Feo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Here
E. 0
Renova
Kane
John Collina
Kenshere
Candy dealer touts new confections and trends
A veteran candy dealer discusses seasonal novelties and fashion in confections. He notes Mexican penochis gaining in New Orleans and southern towns, Geneva cream from Switzerland, Paris nut cakes, and Spanish verified almonds gaining popularity. He cites shifts in pricing from 1-cent to 40-cent caramels as a sign of rising prosperity, and describes new candy dishes, onyx caramels, marshmallow butter scotch, angelique rhubarb, and aging favorites like jujube paste and wintergreen drops.
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London
Paris
New Orleans
Galveston
Mobile
Washington
Switzerland
Geneva
Dave
Angelique
Wrinkles Tell Your Character, Says Facial Expert
A wrinkle specialist claims to read character from facial lines, linking forehead furrows to anxiety and brows to concentration. He notes lines around the mouth reflect mirth and future tears, while wrinkles near the eyes imply enjoyment capacity and truthfulness, with hospitality hinted by curved lines near the mouth.
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New York
Lfe
Fife
Multiple Indiana court actions and police reports
John Johnson sues coheirs for partition of Thomas Johnson estate in Indiana. Mark Kenney, found murdered near an interurban track, likely killed by a car, with a passenger supporting he rode with him. Edward Godnight wounded by shotgun blast at his Russiaville home. the wound from gun wadding, no shooter identified. Dr Ollie Beanrig arrested in Kankakee on fraud charges involving circular book offers to women in Fort Wayne. no printed books involved. An Indiana syndicate previously held an option on a separate matter.
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Vincennies
John Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Anderson
Mark Kenney
Fairmount
Kenney
Russiaville
Edward Godnight
Kempton
Goodnight
Fort Watne
Ollie Beanrig
Kankakee
Ill
Postoffice
Burr
Beanrig
Fort Wayne
Indianz
Dr Cupid Claims Love Heals Certain Women's Ailments
A prominent physician and professor touts love as a cure for some women’s nervous disorders, citing cases where romantic happiness improved hysteria. He warns love won’t help all, notes underlying female organ issues, and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with testimonials from Mrs. Effie Walls and Mrs. Martha D. Brice praising its benefits and seeking wider use.
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Cupid
Effie Walls
Chelsea, Mich
Dr. Pierce
Martha D. Brice
Rochester
Wash
Great Medical Work Free by Dr Pierce Adviser
Free offer for Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser with over a thousand pages and many illustrations. Mail handling costs covered. request cloth bound volume for stamps or boot in paper covers for stamps. address Dr. Row Pierce, Anfala NY.
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Pierce
Fort Wayne Property Deal Sealed by February Closing
The Fort Wayne function company's property will transfer to a new owner on February 13. The purchasing party includes George McCullough of Indianapolis the Munroes of Lafayette Col L T Jones of Philadelphia and Senator Fleming.
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Fort Wayne
George McCulloch
Indianapolis
Munrocs
Lafayette
L. T. Jones
Philadelphia
Fleming
Buried Baby Photo Shocks New York Couple
Mr and Mrs Armstrong of Cartera Creek near Ihuea New York exhumed their infant to have a photograph taken two weeks after burial. Photographer Robert Estabrook of Newfield conducted the unusual session, saying the couple could not sleep without the image.
Gurley Hanged for Murder in Missouri
An African American man named Gurley was hanged in Loss, Missouri, on February 8 for the murder of Rosie Higgins. Higgins had married Gurley but left him, and he killed her with a razor after she ended the relationship.
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Gurley
Loss
Tey
Ruesaay
Rosie Higgins
Piers
Karles Gur
Path of the Reaper: Thomas Dean Dies at Age 58
Thomas Dean, a Journal proofreader and union No. 1 member, died Monday after a two year illness. He leaves a widow and two children. funeral from Ten Davis Wadneskey. Also noted: George J. Brown, age 77, died Monday at home. funeral Wednesday afternoon. Rheumatism ad follows.
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Thomas Dean
Thomas EB. Dean
Journal
Bony
Davis, Wadneskey
Dean
Tigerranbien Union No. 1
George J. Brown
MO Highland
Marshall Story: Justice Marshall and a Humorous Tale
A fragment from Lincolns Magazine recounts Justice Marshall dismissing appearance, focusing on a tale where a small-town buyer questions the chief justice about a turkey joke. The anecdote highlights perceived condescension and a gentlemanly exchange as the buyer probes motive and status.
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