American Florence Maybrick fights for freedom
Des Moines notes recount Sarah Kuhn aka American Florence Maybrick, jailed in Anamosa for murder of husband Charles Kuhn. Convicted thrice on circumstantial evidence, she won two retrials with two judges expressing belief in innocence. Married young, poor, with a will favoring her, she faced juries amid a grim tale of quarrels, beer, and alleged poison.
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Ana Wan
Supreme Court
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Marriet
Tose Rasn
Chas
Kuhn
Sarah
Whyt Cheer
Drita
Detta
Smith
Gidth
Weaver
Tate
Justica Deemer
HeartroWen
Towa
Ter Tuprome Court
Week of theatrical attractions at ENGLIGH'S and The Park
Next Week features ENGLIGH'S War of Pawtucket with multiple performances and a German theater showing The Night That Failed. The Park presents At the Old Cross Roads with vaudeville daily, plus Empire burlesque and Unique vaudeville. Cast includes Estra Williams, matera gamble, James Mo Byapny, Louiss Valentine, Julie Blane, William Sullivan, Jane Corcoran, Harry L. Dunkin, Owen McCorrick, William Brummell. Plantation and manor house scenes advertised with elaborate stagings and a social week focus on the old south.
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Engligh
Pawtucket
Old Cross Roads
Clare
Estra Williams
Parepa
Matera Gamble
Jams Mo Byapny
The Park Presents The Volunteer Organist in Vermont
The Park stages a lesser known drama titled The Volunteer Organist in Vermont for last week shows. Set in a small village the play follows clerical hypocrisy and temperance themes with a church plot and a storm rescue by two Saint Bernard dogs. Cast includes Rowe Braham Carrie Thomas Georgia J Fox John Milton and others.
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Lis Acenese
Vermont
New England
Piot
Perviers
Shawn
Annter Seone
Stasen
Comex Agian
Pilyert Aire Rowe Braham
Carrie Thomas
Georgia J. Fox
John Milton
George Morton
Si Hroughton
Holi Rt L. Momuas
Taries Haars
The Mikados real title is ten o
The article discusses the real title of The Mikado as ten-o and explains its meaning and origins. It contrasts ten-o with mikado, notes the term’s Japanese roots, and mentions the 121st ruler from Simrau Ten-o. It also reports on theater programs at the Empire and Unique theaters with descriptions of acts and performances.
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Japan
A Weak Heart Pape Describes Sudden Death Cause
The column discusses heart disease as a common cause of sudden death, noting weaknesses in the heart. It references Miles and Beart in a brief illustrative context, mentioning heart condition and its fatal potential.
Grandmother Pathe to Hold Farewell Concert Tour
Aged singer Pathe plans a farewell concert series in Europe and America. March stop at Tomlinson Hall features a high fee of 80 dollars plus percentages, expected to total nearly 550 dollars, drawing large crowds.
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Ograna- Wolbers Ie
Ely
Tomlinson Hall
Anuneraent
Ihiz
Singer
California man finds radium mine predicted in pitchblende lands
A San Diego man claims Dr. Ho Frunner has purchased 300,000 acres in southern California, alleging the region is rich in radium. He promises to locate beds soon and believes climate and local pitchblende deposits draw birds and animals to the area.
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Blende
Los Angeles
Cal
San Diego
Ho Frunner
Burner
Caliornia
Obas
Hurner
California
Pitchbiende
Gach
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Mysterious old text fragment references Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children. The note mentions usage, New York address line, and unclear product description. No clear event or person beyond Mother Gray and a New York origin.
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Mother Gray
Cailgren
Callgren
Pew
The prettiest show girls on the American stage protest
A garbled note describes show girls in a protest on stage today. It mentions Parisian fashions, a refined appearance, and a call for proper education and retirement. The piece comments on standards, race, and the influence of saloniers, with unclear details.
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Paes
Paris
Siti
Life Insurance's Vast Scale Shapes Public Confidence
An analysis of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's operations shows vast policy counts, premiums, and investments, illustrating why life insurance is viewed as a security and not a mere venture. The piece contrasts prosperity before with hardship during a recession, highlighting trust in the industry and its role in public welfare.
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Anemaa
Merrogyttyn
United States
Tr. Tls Company
Sunny Thal
Shawn
P Miume
Tien
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Financal Stern
Were They Asphyxiated In Investigated Case
Bridgeport officials ponder whether Josaph Canfield and his servant died from furnace fumes after being found Friday morning. McNamara is charged with murder in the related New York case involving Capt George Jenn.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Josaph Canfield
McNamara
New York
Frank McNama
Elgin
Vriday
George RL Jenn
Off 35 percent on Jap robes at Strameyer Nilus sale
Advertisement fragment offers 35 percent off Jap robes and bianke at Strameyer Nilus. It also mentions a sale for children and teething remedies, with vague references to Wind Gaile and remedies for teething discomfort. The text is garbled and incomplete but indicates discount and child care items.
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Jap Robes
Bianke
Rates to St Louis World’s Fair from Indianapolis
Fares to St Louis and the World’s Fair are set to take effect April 3. For details on the Vandalla Line service and World’s Fair facilities inquire via W. W. Richshaan, Ass’t BP A, Indianapolis.
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Indianapolia
Bt. Louie and
Reform
Edget
W. W. Richshaan
Ass't
BPA
Indianapolis
Local Classified Fragments Prompt Odd Message
A damaged OCR fragment shows garbled text about money, banking terms, phone numbers, hours, and an office label. The readable bits include references to payments, a seven or seventh peg a Weera, two phone numbers, and an office contact with hours noted as 10 to 1. The overall meaning is unclear.
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