Third Degree Torture Exam in Police Interrogation
Captain Clinton uses brutal third degree methods to extract a confession from Howard Jeffries, son of a banker, after a murder in a New York apartment. The coroner arrives, misdirections ensue, and the prisoner endures hours of inquisition while awaiting magistrate dawn.
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Clinton
Istsa
Maloney
Howard
Underwood
Ndertaker
Elis
Captain Clinton
Faloney
Howard Jeffries
Cap
Cop
Capt. Clinton
Feller
Maloner
Policeman Delaney
Prominent American Women Learn Abroad in Cabled News
Five American women stand out in European capitals as reported from abroad. Miss Jennie Crocker sparked headlines by publicly tallying her number of proposals, Miss Margaret Rutherford, daughter of Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt, heads for a court presentation, Miss Nellie Post denies engagement rumors with Hon Montague Elliott, Miss Bigelow Dodge anticipates a London season, and Mrs. Harold Baring plans extensive summer entertaining overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Crocker
Margaret Rutherford
W. K. Vanderbilt
Nellie Post
Montague Elliott
Bigelow Dodge
London
Harold Baring
Baggage Handler Uncovers Smuggled Whisky Trunk
At Emporia Kansas on March 31 a baggage handler found a trunk damaged with broken bottles and 60 undamaged pints of corn whiskey. Police followed the express wagon to Miller, the consignor, who pleaded guilty to violating the prohibitory law of Kansas.
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Emporia, Kas
Kansas
Miller
Inquor
Kansas City
Taxidermist Says Parrot Took Its Own Life
Danville New Jersey March 30 Joseph Crain a taxidermist says a parrot sent for mounting died by its own action. He notes a dime sized hole near the heart and three weeks of silence after Miss Abby Cramer briefly left the bird. He believes the bird bit its own heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
N. J
Joseph Crain
Abby Cramer
Mr. Crain
Vitriol Attacker Sentenced in Auxerre Murder Case
Eugenie Beauj2an is jailed for 20 years penal servitude after luring and throwing vitriol at her unfaithful lover in Auxerre. The victim, a retired sergeant major, suffered burns to the face arms and throat and died two months later from the injuries.
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Paris
Eugenie Beauj2an
Auxerre
Theosophy Impels Payment for Calf in Denver
W M Darby wrote to Frank W Graham a retired cattleman asking forgiveness for killing a calf seven years ago. Graham sought $15 to test sincerity, the money arrived, and Graham was pleased by the honesty of the young man.
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Denver
Col
W. M. Darby
Frank W. Graham
Denver Athletic Club
Darby
Graham
Home Made Tonic for Spring Disorders
A Woman's Journal feature promotes a spring tonic recipe using kardene to purify the blood, arouse the liver, clear skin, and boost energy. The home formula yields a quart at low cost and advises taking a tablespoon before meals and at night. If kardene is unavailable, readers are urged to ask a druggist to source it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khardene
Flowers Succeed Fan in Fashion at Buckingham Palace
At Buckingham Palace the second court of the season displays a lavish "fashion of the fan" with flowers replacing bouquets. Queen Alexandra favors flowers, denying any shift away from their place in the British court setting.
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Flowers
Fan
London
Buckingham Palace
Alexandra
Savings account for emergencies urged in common sense advice
The passage counsels preparing for sickness, accidents, or unemployment with a savings account as a prudent measure for the average person. It emphasizes foresight and financial resilience in uncertain times.
Strong Company Pledges One Million Capital and Half Million Surplus
The Strong Company pledges one million dollars in fully paid capital and a five hundred thousand dollar surplus to honor its promise. The guarantee emphasizes financial strength and commitment to fulfill obligations without delay.
Hill Plans New Road Across United States
James J. Hill outlines a three year rail expansion in Oregon with a $30,000,000 program including $10,000,000 in 1910. The plan adds land purchases in eastern Oregon from Lazard Freres for a Willamette Valley grant right of way and expands the Burlington system through Portland to San Francisco, with control of the Gilmore and Pittsburg line in Hill hands and President Stevens negotiating in the east.
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Oregon
Lazard Freres
United States
Willamette Valley and
Cascade Mountain Road Company
Hill
Burlington
Portland
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Northwest
Billings
Mont
Idaho
Stevens
Girl Refuses Many Marriage Proposals in Chicago
Miss Mabel D. McNickle of Jackson Park terrace, 21, wins first pick on a Spokane Indian reservation homestead on April 1 but declines marriage offers. She plans to farm instead, following Allen Newton who cannot meet filing requirements. Others with low numbers include Mary C. Hanning and Oliver E. Lander.
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Chicago
Mabel D. McNickle
Jackson Park Terrace
Spokane
Edgar A. Barnett
Oliver E. Lander
James Bell
Society Girl Saves Life At Altar In St Leo's Church
Miss Josephine Marion a Denver society woman and church worker saved 11 year old altar boy William May from flames in St Leo's Catholic church. She tore off the burning cassock and stamped out the fire preventing panic among 100 worshipers. Miss Marion, residing at 1284 Corona street, was credited for quick decisive action and is noted for philanthropy.
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Denver
Col
Josephine Marion
William May
St. Leo’s Catholic
Young May
Miss Marion
Misa Marion
Corona Street
Drowning death in Norwalk basin claims Civil War veteran
South Norwalk, Conn March 31 William E Harris a 73 year old Civil War veteran drowned himself in an ordinary basin of water yesterday in his Noroton home. He lay on the floor and held his face in the water until death occurred.
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South
Norwalk
Conn
William E. Harris
Harris
Noroton
Simple home cough remedy promises cure in five hours
A prominent medical man claims a home made laxative tonic cough syrup can cure any cough in five hours. The formula mixes wild cherry bark, essence caraial, and white pine syrup for dosing, with adults taking several doses daily and children reduced by age.
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Arthur Hornblow
Cead
Ariting
Iis
Annie
Ward Jeffries
Ward
Urderwood
Tleman
The
Theosophical
Loma Linda
Madelaine
Woman’s Journal
Strong Company
Indiana Trust Co
Great Railway
Ore
James J. Hill
State of
Miss McNickle
Ayer
Indiana Dental College
Delaware and
Ohio Streets
the Majestic Building
Pennsylvania Street
Majestic
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