Briber Baker Out of Sight In Indiana Scandal
A corrupted sale of a measure led to a $5,000 detection fund for bribery by O A Baker, the tobacco trust promoter known as Cigarette Baker. He vanished abroad, possibly to Canada, while authorities search for an indictment status and pursuit remains unresolved.
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Tobacco Trust
Ananias Baker
Baker
Indiana
Canada
Paker
Ar Tov
Hanly
Tren. Miller
Reker
Marina County
Ranesextor Benedict
Lynching Fear Dims After Intercession at Bennett Home
May 4. At Miss Myrtle Bennett's residence in local area, a Black man employed by Mr Ben was seized by a mob and nearly lynched before Reverend Bennett intervened. The man was lashed, resisted, and ordered from the neighborhood. In Carbondale, FG Roh rete, a traveling evangelist, was found guilty of gross immorality after trial last week and is reportedly under charges.
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Bcripps
RAE Press Association
Roca
Myrtle Bennett
Perer
Ben- BR
Porke
Hennett
Egripps Iuraz
Buqtoin
Carbondale
Christian Church
Congressmen Praise Perruns Tonic for Catarrh Relief
Congressmen Hoa Smith of Murphysboro and David Meekison of Ohio report personal use of Perruns, claiming benefit for longstanding catarrh. Meekison notes progress after many bottles and hopes continued use will fully eradicate a thirty year ailment.
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Oe Smith
Murphysboro
David Meekison
Congress
Ohio
Peruna Endorsed by U S Senators and Congressmen
A dramatic note on Peruna gaining universal backing from federal officials and diplomats amid catarrh claims. The piece lists numerous named congressmen and senators praising its curative powers for coughs, colds, and catarrh, with remarks on widespread household use and reliance in government circles.
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United States
Army
Consus
Nebraska
Washington, DC
F. Rice
U. S. Benator
Florida
Mann
Canreds
North Dakota
Will Sweet
Conares
Intalla
J. Ho Bankhead
Af Congress
Alabama
Roosevelt Bear and Bobcats Beset Camp Near Glenwood Springs
Special to the Sun reports Roosevelt's hunting party near Glenwood Springs on a plateau oppo site the town. Bears and bobcats are abundant, with a fat bear seen near the hog back and two large bobcats released by a local taxidermist. The story details animal handling, capture, and skin preparation for exhibition, noting the bear as unusually large and the taxidermist's storage and display efforts. Elmer Chapman is highlighted as the camp courier and frontiersman facilitating outside communications.
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Jas. G. G. Thomipson
Glenwood Springs
Washington
Mr. Roosevelt
Frank Hayes
Hayes
Haven
Lambert
Mayes
Elmer Chapman
The
Presidents Courier
Wndl Hoftaman
Chapman
Surplus At Indiana Trust Company Board Reelects Officers
At a stockholders meeting in Indiana, the board of directors was reelected including James F Failey Frederick Fairniey Albert Bleber James Proctor O N Frenzel Edward Hawkins H W Lawrence Henry Jameson Hemnet Lyman Henry Wetzel J P Frenzel The officers reelected were J P Frenzel president Fredrek Fahniey vice president James Farley second vice president John A Butler secretary Frank Martin treasurer John BE Casey auditor Charlton H Adam assistant secretary H B HolliWay assistant secretary The board raised the semiannual city tax to 3 percent and added 25000 to the surplus fund making the total 57008.
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The
Indiana Trust Company
James F. Failey
Frederick Fairniey
Albert Bleber
James Proctor
O. N. Frenzel
Edward Hawkins
H.W. Lawrence
Henry Jameson
Hement Lyman
Henry Wetzel
J. P. Frensel
J. P. Frenzel
Fred-rek Fahniey
James Farley
John A. Butler
Frank Martin
John BE. Casey
Charlton H. Adam
H. B. Holi Way
Ao Aem
Emperor William Forces Guests Through Daily Drill Aboard Yacht
SU Correspondence notes the German emperor on a Mediterranean voyage aboard the Magnificent, escorted by the empress and Prince Frederick. He uses drill, an electric horse, and humor to engage guests as he governs Germany by telegraph, meeting lawyers, engineers, artists, and officials aboard.
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Berlin
Ger Wiemperor
Hitel Freeleric
Mediterranean
Nea
Wea
Folndam
Thm
Theescourtiers
Walwer
Warner
Kaiser
Kaleer
Thors
Kulser
Hohenzollern
Col. von Dresky
Exmnasium
Erin
Col von Dresky
Driil
Cos Jong
Dr A W Chase’s Ointment claim touted as cure
An advertisement by Caspar Walton of Michigan City Indiana extols Dr A W Chase's Ointment as a sure cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles. Walton says the ointment cured his condition after other treatments failed and notes it sells for 50 cents a box with distribution claimed nationwide.
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Peruna
Une Une
Beruma
A. W. Chase
Casper Walton
Michigan City
Ind
Eayoye
Bard
Thastrein
A.W. Chawo
da AW
Buffalo Herd Heads to Millers Ranch for Grand Hunt
Kansas City report describes two buffalo cars totaling 32 head arriving en route to the Miller ranch near Bliss Oklahoma. George and brother Miller, who own the ranch, aim to form the world’s largest herd, plan a $9,000 buffalo hunt, and host guests from the Nation Editorial Association and the ranch’s affiliated groups.
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Kansas City
America
Kansan City
Buffalo
Kansas
Angie
Il” Ranch
Bilas
O. T
George Miller
Hik Brother
Miller Brothers
Nation Enetorial Association
Joseph Miller
Oklahoma
Millers’ National Federation
Faux City
Ranch Anan
Royal Western Hospitality
Butte Hunt
Feant
indigo water cure tale from Tommy Tufton
A humorous village tale quotes Tommy Tufton describing a prank with indigo in a well to make colored water. He says people will think it is blue and the elderly will seek some, capturing the playful boast in a local lore frame.
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Tommy Tufton
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