Salem marshal Whiskers Medlock racked up 300 arrests
Salem Indiana records show Marshal Beary W. Medinek nicknamed Whiskers has arrested over 300 since taking office. Since 1582 Salem shifted from crime to order under Medlock’s energy, braving threats and shooting three resistors. he has been elected marshal 15 times, boosting town safety with no robberies reported for years.
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Salem
Ind
Beary W. Medinek
Salam
Medlock
West Baden Springs
Ag Nieht
Vanderbilts Dominate Society Through Marriages
New York May 15 Vanderbilts have multiplied in social life as younger members wed into other prominent families. Society pages chronicle alliances linking Cornelius Vanderbilt descendants with the Marlborough duchy, Whitney and Sloane lines, and other aristocrats, showing the clan’s growing power and influence.
Seeded Artillery Turns Crag Into Forest
An odd tale describes seeds fired from a cannon on Duke of Athol's estate into inaccessible rock crevices. Over years trees grew where barren ledges once stood, while Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound Tablets claim health benefits for rheumatism constipation catarrh and other blood disorders.
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Duke of Athol
Burkhart
Boy Skips Marriage Claim in Clinton Ferry Case
In New York in May Mrs Jenzis Mullens sues for Clinton Ferry, 17, regarding an assault charge involving Ferry and Dr Reng. Ferry is described as son of a wealthy California merchant and the matter centers on a claimed improper court appearance and a compisment.
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New York
Jenzis Mullen
Clinton Ferry
Young Ferry
Reng
Ferry
California
Divorce Drama and Attempted Bigamy Reported in New Jersey
A mother claimed marriage plans with a young man named Ferry, leading to weapons in a scuffle that resulted in arrests. The report notes alleged infatuation, a planned New Jersey marriage, and a pitcher assault amid a group including Dr. Renz. Also: a Duluth iron ore project by North shore reduction company seeks magnetite sand deposits east of Port Arthur, involving H. M. Garwood and S. N. Smith with dredge-equipped mining plans.
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New York
3P Mullon
Hichand Mutton
Tron
Whllamsburg
Mullon
Ferry
New Jersey
Mailon
Stasea
Sho
Dr. Renz
Nts
Ahe
Duluth
Minn
North Shore Reduction Company
Ann Corporation
Foronto
H. M. Garwood
Chicago
8. N. Smith
Minneapolis
Smnetlor
Port Arthur
Sud
Port Arttur
Cant Mas Dougall
Skin and Blood Purification Remedies Advertised
An old advertisement touts Cuticura remedies for skin and blood problems. It claims thousands cured by Cuticura Soap Ointment and Solvent, detailing cleansing routines and topical applications to soothe irritation and promote healthy skin. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and universal suitability across ages.
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Lenton
Finnegin Declines Then Accepts City Chairmanship Bid
In a comic exchange the caller pressures Mr Finnegin on taking the city committee chairmanship. He vacillates, swears he would accept, then jokes about political intrigue and declares readiness to accept, while jokingly delaying and quipping about the political scene in Marston County, Indiana.
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Finnegin
Finnesin
Marston County
Jim
Charkman
Jerey
Patsy
New York
Artie Jordan
Want Wife Desertion Made a Felony in New York
May 15 a movement grows in New York to amend laws making wife desertion a felony. Charitable groups urge harsher punishment for men who leave their wives destitute. Current law treats desertion as a misdemeanor or lesser offense, with stronger penalties for abandoning children under six. Efforts seek legislative change at the next session to criminalize wife desertion.
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New York
New York State
New York City
Pennsylvania
Kenglen
Attempted rail attack near Loubet rails
Local papers report an attempt to derail President Loubet's train near Montereau in France. Rocks were placed on the track or observed and removed before any damage occurred.
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Fontaineblaau
France
Loubet
Monterau
Woman in Richmond faces murder charge after baby dies
May 15 Richmond report says Jasper F Gwaltney and an old sweetheart were seen in the street while his wife, a pretty young woman, killed her baby with morphine then took a large dose herself. She is jailed on murder charges. Nearby ads promote Hood's Sarsaparilla and local commerce including Monument Place Rambler and Ghent Bicycles with excursion details from Indianapolis to Michigan City and Rochester.
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Richmond
Jasper F. Gwaltney
St. Petersburg
Murer
Richmond franchising sparks local interest in Indiana
Franchises eyed for Richmond area with local business support and renewed interest from merchants. The notice mentions Wheate Poetieril and Hae uy Andersin, along with Grocer Undertakers Whitsett Culver Meridian and Century building printing. Indiana Dental College and DeVore Co are listed among local services and offices.
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Richmond
Ind
Mas Spl
Cineluail
Hae Uy Andersin
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