Botkin in Jail Plans for New Murder Trial
In San Francisco the Cor nelia Botkin case resumes with a new trial ordered. Botkin, convicted of poisoning two women, remains in Branch County Jail while prosecutors led by Lewis Byington prepare fresh witnesses from Delaware. Her attorneys anticipate a repeat of prior evidence despite her claims of innocence.
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Unclear fragment discusses pest control product claims
Fragmentary text mentions a product with claims about combining ingredients for roaches and ants, suggesting two nights use and one application. Readable details are limited, with many garbled phrases and unclear references to brands or outcomes.
Prisoner’s plans hinge on freedom and care for mother
The prisoner speaks of lasting attachment to liberty and a mother aged 88 in St Helena, hoping to return home if freed. He mentions the desire for funds to sustain himself, denies stage careers, and notes his sister, a mother, and 14 canvas volumes as his literary bridge. He offers no concrete future plan beyond regaining freedom and aiding his family.
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St. Helena
Europe
Deluxe December Delineator sets record press run
The December issue of the Delineator is an edition de luxe Christmas number, with 915000 copies issued. Printing spanned several days on 648 tons of paper using 91 presses, and features notable articles and illustrations on home life fashion and other topics.
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Barr
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Edward Stratton Holloway
Ean
Grace Peckham Murray
New York
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Howard Chandler Christy
Indianapolis anecdotes of Sam Stoddard and a jokey suitor
The piece recalls Sam Stoddard praising Billy Fisher as a bold ticket agent in Indianapolis who once signed a $500 bond, with a quip about Canada. It also recounts a young man in Indy who brags to girls, only to be teased by two friends who flatter him until he admits folly, yet remains considerate of their feelings.
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Canada
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Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Indianapolis Citizens
1 000 Claims endorsed by scores of Indianapolis citizens affirm Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney ills from backache to urinary disorders. Mrs A F McIntosh of 819 Bradshaw St describes yearlong kidney trouble improved after use, bought at Henry J Huder's drug store. price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean’sa
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Bradshaw St
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Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo, N. Y
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Carpet Confessions at State House Chambers
The state house opens a new session with fresh carpets and refurbished chambers. Custodian Major Krietenstein oversaw upgrades costing about 1,297 dollars after a 1,483 dollar bid, aiming to lift decor while jokes about a future Terre Haute move and a salute to dignity echo through the pieces.
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State House
Krietenstein
Terre Haute
Wabash
Labor Bills Dominate Next Legislature's Agenda
Union labor circles anticipate bills on state control of employment agencies and a shield against unscrupulous recruiters. Proposals include a shot firing bill, factory inspection reform, child labor tightening to protect messengers, education thresholds for factory work, and changes to labor lien law. Lodge and consolidation talks among plasterers and stairbuilders progress.Laundry workers grow to 57 members as unions push organizing. A box social by the Women's Label League is planned, with slow subscription progress delaying house and lot awards.
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State Fair Board
Wall Street Slump Deepens Amid Rumors After Bank Closure
In New York on Friday afternoon stocks declined 2 to 3 percent along the entire line with no new developments. The drop sparked by rumors from Boston, linked to the Central National Bank closure, though considered likely gossip.
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The
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Central National Bank
Remarkable catarrh cure praised as radical relief
A rapid rise in catarrh cases is blamed on widespread mucous membrane diseases. Local treatments fail. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are touted as a safe internal remedy that cleanses blood and expels catarrhal poison, with Dr. Ainslee endorsing their strong and lasting relief for nasal, throat, bronchial, and digestive catarrh.
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Ainslee
Sleeping Dora in Centralia Hypnotic Hysteria Case
Dora Meek of Centralia has fallen into a prolonged sleep since September 28 and remains immobile for hours at a time. Doctors say she may never wake, while her parents fear permanent illness. A revolver discharge did not rouse her. Local spiritualists declare the girl a possed devil amid ongoing concern.
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Meek
Elixir of Life claimed by Dr James W Kidd in Fort Wayne
A sensational advertisement by Dr James W Kidd of 3430 Baltes Building Fort Wayne Indiana proclaims a free Elixir of Life that cures rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart and many other ailments. The ad promises no risk to patients and urges readers to send name and address to receive the remedy by return mail noting miraculous cures and the removal of various diseases and pains.
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James W. Kidd
Baltes Building
Fort Wayne
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