Prohibitionists Gather in Chicago for 40th Party Anniversary
In Chicago a Prohibition Party anniversary celebration opens with 20 000 blue ribbon supporters expected at the LaSalle Hotel. Delegates from across states attend an informal reception as 100 000 marchers, led by General Frederick Dent Grant, prepare to show anti-saloon strength. Old leaders John Russell and Samuel Dickie are slated to join festivities marking the party’s 1869 birth.
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Chicago
Lacalle Hotel
Frederick Dent Grant
Prohibition Party
John Russell
New Haven
Michigan
Samuel Dickie
Albion
Mich
Wireless Tower to Rise 600 Feet Near Washington
Commander Cleland Davis and Lieut G C Sweet study site near Washington for a 3000 mile radius wireless telegraph station. The tower, steel and concrete, may atop an old Georgetown reservoir and will enable Navy ships to communicate with the Caribbean and West Indies ports.
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Washington
Cleland Davis
G. C. Sweet
Navy Department
Georgetown
U. S
Carribean Sea
West Indies
Army
Frank P. Lahm
National Division
United States Signal Corps
Ft. Meyer
Ft. Omaha
Neb
Signal Corps
Allen
Schenectady
N. Y
Sketching Sparks Profit at Comic Studio Booth
An exchange between a visitor and a comic artist reveals a casual view of selling ink sketches. The artist says the practice keeps ideas flowing and questions whether it is a profitable pursuit while noting they use the sketches to fuel creativity.
When Sickness Warns, Switch From Coffee to Postum
The piece urges readers to change dietary habits when ailments arise such as indigestion or weak vision. It claims coffee or tea causes disease and promotes Postum as a nourishing liquid food that rebuilds nerve centers, ending with There's a Reason.
Murderous Fire In West Virginia Family Slaying
An entire family of six was murdered at Hurley in Buchanan county and most bodies burned in the house fire. The owner, Aunt Betty Justus, was believed to hide a large sum. Victims included Mrs Justus, her son in law George Meadows, Meadows wife and three children. Meadows was found mutilated in the yard. Authorities pursue three men with bloodhounds and a heavy armed posse.
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Bluefields
W. Va
Hurley
Buchanan County
West Virginia
Betty’ Justus
Justus
George Meadows
Meadows
Betty
German Catholic Verein Elects Officers in Indianapolis
Officers elected include John B. Oelkers of Newark as president and Joseph H. Reiman of Pittsburg as first vice president. The group condemned prohibition as a cure for the liquor problem and urged temperance and opposing "personal liberty" rhetoric. They endorsed parochial schools, investigated lodging morals, opposed Sabbath desecration, supported just labor unions, and pledged cooperation with major labor groups.
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Central Verein
Indianapolis
John B. Oelkers
Newark
N. J
Joseph H. Reiman
Pittsburg
Peter Ohleyer
Francis Dockendorf
la Crosse
Wis
John Q. Junemann
St. Pauli
Minn
William Bauer
Chicago
Bomb Suspects Arrested in Juarez Plot Ahead of Diaz Taft Meeting
Juarez police announce ten more arrests to be made as a bomb discovery behind the customs house near the platform for the Diaz Taft meeting on October 16 prompts a large round of arrests. Authorities say about 30 suspects were taken into custody within hours.
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Juarez
Mex
Custom House
Diaz
Taft
Henry Bloom to Close Washington Street Store for Day of Atonement
Mr Henry Bloom will close his business place at 229 BE Washington Street from Friday 6 pm to Saturday 6 pm for Day of Atonement observance.
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Henry Bloom
Washington Street
Love and other women provoke court custody dispute
Hartley Dennett the Boston architect testifies in court that he loves Mrs H Lincoin Chase and other women while married. Dr H Lincoin Chase defends the arrangement saying marriage does not grant monopoly on love. He asserts a platonic bond and trust in his 12 year marriage amid a custody petition by Mrs Dennett.
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Boston
Mr. Dennett
Mullin Wins Another for Jennings Tigers
Washington result shows Detroit defeating Washington 8 to 3 as Mullin limits hits to three and Crawford Cobb Moriarity provide strong hitting. Detroit builds on solid fielding for the win in Washington.
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Mullin
Jennings
Tigers
Washington
D. C
Crawford
Cobb
Detroit
Russian Rebels Sentenced to Death in 1905 Raid
St Petersburg report lists 184 revolutionists from the Katherine railroad raid who faced swift sentences after a deadly clash with police in which 32 were killed. Six to be hanged, 26 life terms, 12 eight years, ten six years, 25 four years, and 46 others acquitted.
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ST. Petersburg
Katherine
Ekaterinoslav
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief at 50 Cents
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a lasting remedy for severe bowel troubles. It claims the treatment cures, offers a free trial, and urges readers to mail a coupon today for a sample before buying at druggists.
Pyramid Drug Coupon Offer Trial Package
An advertisement invites readers to fill in name and address on a coupon for Pyramid Pile Cure. The completed coupon is mailed to Pyramid Drug Company at 216 Pyramid Building in Marshall Michigan, promising a free trial package sent by mail in a plain wrapper. The form requests name street city and state.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bldg
Marshall
Mich
Incendiary Arrested Fire Devastates McDougall Factory
A massive blaze destroyed the McDougall factory in Bloomington killing the building, injuring residents, and causing about 122025 in losses. Firefighters faced blocked streets, burned hoses, and collapsing walls as 50 000 spectators watched and authorities investigated an incendiary origin.
Factory Fire Cuts 149 Jobs in Chicago Loss near 100000
The plant devoted to kitchen cabinets suffered a major fire causing about 149 workers to lose their jobs. Loss to the factory is estimated around 100000 though insurance covers the damage. Reports of chemical company injuries proved false as workers felt heat but were not hurt. Mr. McDougall was in Chicago Wednesday night awaiting arrival to assess the situation.
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McDougall
Conrad Keller
S. Meridian Street
Keller
A. H. Wacker
Meridian
Palmer Streets
Fire Department
Frank Sloan
Charles Street
S. Meridian
Union Streets
Loucks
Morris Street
Elizabeth de Versey
Meridian Street
Sergt. Streit
Coots
Haemen
Indianapolis Telephone Company
Keller's Drug Store
Chicago
Chemical Company
Frick and Mellon Build Major Steel Combine
Reports reveal H C Frick and the Mellon interests forming a vast steel alliance from ore to finished product. Key plants in Butler, Middleton, Buffalo, and Baltimore join the effort, with Standard Steel Car and McClintock Marshall Construction among those brought in. The goal is to control U S steel car output nationwide amid ongoing talks and acquisitions.
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Mellon and Frick
South Baltimore Steel Car and Foundry Company
Baltimore
Frick
Steel Corporation
American Bridge Company
McClintock Marshall Construction Company
Pittsburg
Mellon
A. W. Mellon
Prick
Frick- Mellon
Zbyszko Arrives to Challenge Gotch in Heavyweight Wrestling
Zbyszko the Polish champion wrestler lands in New York aboard the Ca ionia and set to challenge all in heavyweight class including Frank Gotch. He defeated European rivals and is slated to debut in Buffalo on October 7 with Jack Herman of Buffalo as manager.
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New York
Zbyszko
Poland
Frank Gotch
Europe
Ivan Padoudney
Hackenschmidt
Buffalo
Jack Herman
Test of His Standing and Insurance Duty
The Cleveland Leader asserts the integrity of Mfe Insurance and the obligation to insure is well established. It argues that in time non insured individuals will be rare exceptions among prudent people who insure their social and business standing.
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Mfe Insurance
Cleveland
Poison Blood Balm advertisement claims cure for blood poisoning
An 1900s style ad promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for blood poison and skin ailments. It lists symptoms such as aches, skin eruptions, ulcers, and cancerous sores and claims the remedy purifies the blood. It advertises samples, price, and pharmacy distribution.
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Atlanta
Express
Indianapolis
Ind
Weber Drug CO. Cor
Wash
Ill
Sts. Cali
Appointment of Administrator for Marion County Estate
Notice that William W. Layton has duly ratified as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Timothy M. Layton, late of Marion County, Indiana, deceased. The estate is stated to be solvent. No. 9373.
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Timothy M. Layton
Marion County
Indiana
William WW. Layton
Farmer Goes Insane When His Crops Fail
Martin Clayton an aged retiree from New York was attacked in bed by his son James who had suddenly gone insane at a Grantville farm. After a struggle the son fled and was later captured near Hall Meadow. Clayton will be taken to the state hospital for the insane, with crop failure cited as the likely cause.
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Winsted
Conn
Martin Clayton
New York
James
Grantville
Clayton
Mabel
Hall Meadow
State Hospital
Notice to heirs and creditors in Marion county estates
Notice in the Marion county probate court recalls two estates Adolph Kahn and Adaline Threlheld. Executrix Rebete Kahn and administratrix Mary W. Carter present accounts for final settlement. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear on specified dates to show cause why accounts should not be approved.
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Adolph Kahn
Brebate Court
Marion County
Rebetes Kahn
Adelph Kahn
Nas
Adame Threlheld
Mary W. Carter
Adaline Threlheld
Housekeeper Claims Wage Due Over Foot Washing
Hattie Rappen sues former employer N. Lope in Kansas City alleging daily foot washing and nail care were duties, with no compensation. Court rules in favor of the defendant.
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Kansas City
Hattie Rappen
N. Lope
Sealed proposals sought for mechanical equipment and building work
The Indiana State School for the Deaf seeks sealed bids for mechanical equipment including boilers stokers heaters pumps generators switchboard refrigeration wells trenches and waterlines and for the erection of a brick storehouse and storage building plus concrete floors in basements. Proposals due Oct 15 1909. Bonds deposits and contract terms specified. James Binghay secretary of the commission.
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Indiana State School For the Deaf
Commission
State House
Indianapolis
Indiana
Rubush & Hunter
American Central Life Building
James Binghay
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Gotch
Tris
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Vici Kid
Julius Steger & CO
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Reynolds & Lonegan
Harry Fox
Millereship
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Darrell Jarrow
Kinodrome
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Forenaugh Stock CO
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George Ade
P.rk
George M. Cohan
Little Johnny Jones
Moxsday
Empire
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Kansas City St. Paul
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Huder
Weber
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