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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
4
A garbled OCR page presents a list of political candidates and offices in Indiana including governor lieutenant governor secretary of state attorney general supreme court judges and other state and local positions. Readable names include Edwards Poindexter Dellinger and others with districts like north eastern and southern divisions, suggesting a 19th or early 20th century ballot excerpt.
A garbled advertisement from CENTRAL PROVACOCLEUM CO offers monthly wages around 720 dollars with supposed benefits and free car. it mentions securing references and guarantees, plus opportunities for sales positions. It lists contact names and locations including Cleveland Ohio and a building site, urging readers to apply for advancement by writing for a sales job.
The item lists several individuals visiting and staying with relatives and friends, including Mrs. Schultz and Miss Ruth Morris, with mentions of trips from Mexico and Indiana. It notes church events, a June wedding date for Michael Schlosser, and a convention appointment for a church officer, all within a local social notices column.
Mrs Pearl Anderson of Quincy is indicted by a Federal grand jury in St Louis for a Mann Act violation. She allegedly came to St Louis in May and lured girls to enter a disorderly house during a street carnival in Quincy. The maximum penalty on conviction is ten years.
Janieth Roo F. Moreau, a young attorney from Wills Point Texas, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on murder charges. Police say he killed his wealthy father in law TH. F. Goodnight and mother in law by crushing skulls with an ax or hammer and fatally injured his wife. The suspect was taken to Lenton Texas two miles away amid fears of mob violence after the bodies were found at the Goodnight mansion.
Mr Goodnight, president of Vansant National Bank, died after being found in his second floor bedroom. His wife Miss Good night was found unconscious in an adjoining room and later died. Detectives from Dulles report a complete case against Moreau, who is silent on the charge amid a tied sequence of deaths including Moss and Goodenight with similar head injuries.
At Beckley West Virginia a shootout between a party of deputies and a mob of black residents left three men dead and several wounded. Deputy Sheriff Bragg and Deputy Sheriff Wyatt were among the injured as officers pursued armed suspects through Raleigh County. Race tension ran high as authorities rushed prisoners to Beckley under guard and chased remaining assailants into the mountains.
The notice advertises low prices on goods including matches pencils and pins, with multiple items listed such as two boxes of matches for five cents and pure lard and butter priced in low cents. It reflects a period sale offering cheap groceries and household basics.
Madame Huntingford European Specialist offers refined scalp and hair care instruction. Summer course available at half price in principal cities with personal instruction. Address 1018 Stevens Building Chicago for details and enrollment. GASO-TONIC advertised as a motor fuel with claimed 3c per gallon and profit potential. White Mfg. Co. Dept 40 Cincinnati invites inquiries.
An advertisement touts Adler-ika a buckthorn bark glycerine remedy that allegedly treats both lower and upper bowel conditions and relieves constipation sour stomach and gas. The ad credits Wm C Pfau a druggist and asserts a few doses can relieve or prevent appendicitis and aid chronic stomach trouble with quick action.
Sale positions offered to men to sell direct to factors mills warehouses farmers. Products include line paints varnishes roofing materials and lubricating oils. Earnings advertised at 50 to 100 dollars weekly. Cleveland Ohio.
Advertisement offers a nationwide opportunity for women to work from home in a new dignified profession with pay up to 50 dollars weekly full time and handsome part time income. No experience required. McNabb at 130 North State Street Chicago advert 415.
The article surveys early Supreme Court justices who sought or were considered for political office. It notes John Jay running for New York governor in 1792, later resigning and winning election, and James Iredell, John Marshall, and John McLean receiving electoral support in 1796 1816 and 1832 respectively, with references to party dynamics and nominations.
The narrative tracks Justice McLean and others who sought the presidency across decades, noting McLean's repeated runs, Davis of Tennessee arching through 1872, Chase's near nomination in 1868, and Tilden's influence shaping Seymour's rise. It recounts ballot votes, party shifts, and the evolving role of Supreme Court figures in national campaigns.
An advertisement from Specialty Sales Co. Dept J in South Bend Indiana promotes Mantle Burners as a new improved product with a sample at 25 cents and free particulars offered to potential buyers.
New ready to hang curtains with patent heading claim no hems to sew and openings woven for instant rod insertion. Nottingham AveS offers improved curtains with prices from 95c to 2.95 and options for window shades made to order in various colors and sizes.
Official Wisconsin publications on soil climate and crops provided free to homeseekers by the Division of Immigration. Madison address listed with ad density, plus miscellaneous consumer and patent medicine promotions including gas tonic and Dean's Ointment with broad consumer claims.
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