Cop Impersonates Woman to Nab Black Hand Suspect
In St Louis police officer Carpenter dressed as Mrs Theresa Bornero to trap Johann Hoppe who is charged with sending a threatening extortion letter. The fake meeting at 830 pm ended when Hoppe was captured after a scuffle and is held on the case. Hoppe claims two weeks in St Louis and eighteen days in the United States.
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ST. Louis
Theresa Bornero
Carpenter
Johann Hoppe
Hoppe
Interstate Commerce Commission reports railway casualties
The bulletin for the three months ending March 31, 1906 tallies 18 296 casualties including 1 126 killed and 17 176 injured among passengers and employees. It notes 274 killed in train accidents, 3 490 total collisions and derailments, $2 924 785 damage, and cites a deadly collision caused by misinformed dispatchers, urging adoption of the block system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
la Crosse
Saloon Case at Sioux Reservation Court Delivers A Curious Demonstration
July session of the Sioux reservation circuit court in Mitchell South Dakota featured Judge Frank B. Smith presiding over liquor cases. In the Lyman county case against L H Cole for selling without a license, the judge uncorked a bottle to show contents as evidence. The jury deliberated all night and failed to reach a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Cole
Murdo
Cole
Smith
Hartland Fire Destroys Six Blocks in Wisconsin Village
Hartland Wisconsin near total loss of six business blocks after a fire at 5 PM. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars with major damages to a saloon hardware store hotel and village hall. Fire origin in a paint shop. wind carried flames along Main Street. aid from Oconomowoc Waukesha and Milwaukee helped contain the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartland
Wis
Main Street
North Avenue
Charles Gerbinsky
John Glzws
J. H. Kraus
Odd Fellows
Peabody's
Oconomowoc
Waukesha
Milwaukee
Hartland Department
A Woman to Be Pretty Requires Luxuriant Hair
An article explains that scant hair stems from a parasite that burrows to the hair root causing dandruff. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a cure to kill the germ, stop hair loss, and prevent baldness, with samples available by mail and a special agent in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Chemical Laboratory
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
O. T. Erhart
Eleven Saved From a Burning Dredge at Block Island
A fire on the dredge Columbia at Block Island Rhode Island destroyed the vessel and left eleven crewmen asleep below deck fighting for escape. Eight escaped on a yawl while the remaining three were rescued by the tug William A Gallison. One man Supt Robert Doherty suffered severe burns. Mate George Doherty and a steward were also injured. The Columbia sank and damage was about $30000.
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Block Island
R. IL
Columbia
Newport Hospital
Robert Doherty
George Doherty
Doherty
Dohertys
William A. Gallison
Great Salt Pond
Mate Doherty
Hendrickson
Newport
Supper Party at Brookside Farm Ends with Hayrack Ride
Mrs. H. M. Cronk hosted La Crosse residents Stella Trane Ella Peterson Lillian Dittman George Suitor Edna Tarbox Ruth Fruit Daisy Taylor Albert Dittman Paul Winnie Smith Phebe Jennie Dudley Selah McKee Hope Williams and others for supper Tuesday. A party of about thirty joined and rode a hayrack to Dudley’s pine grove where popcorn was roasted lanterns hung for a pretty scene and all reported an enjoyable evening.
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H. M. Cronk
Brookside Farm
Stella Trane
Ella Peterson
Lillian Dittman
George Suitor
Edna Tarbox
Ruth Fruit
Daisy Teylor
Albert Dittman
la Crosse
Paul
Winnie Smith
Phebe
Jennie Dudley
Selah McKee
West Salem
Hope Williams
Onalaska
Mr. Cronk
Dudley
Pine Grove
Firefighters Subdue Laundry Blaze at Catholic Summer School
A laundry fire at the Catholic Summer School of America in Cliff Haven was tackled by priests and lay volunteers in uniform and summer clothes forming a bucket brigade. The U S Army fire brigade from Pittsburg barracks and the Plattsburg fire department responded, but the blaze was nearly out before they arrived. losses were small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Haven
Catholic Summer School of America
United States Army Fire Brigade
Pittsburg Barracks
Plattsburg
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement Claims
The pamphlet proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for consumption in early stages and offering comfort in severe cases while denying it as a sure cure. It labels substitutes as inferior and credits O. T. Erhart for the product.
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Foley’s
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Government Shortens Case Against Standard Oil
Cleveland Ohio July 26 The government will prosecute the inquiry against Standard Oil and its officers as a misdemeanor only a fine can be imposed if convicted Previously the charge was a felony carrying prison terms The action shifts to Chicago where information will be filed against Standard and its officers Rockefeller’s personal role is uncertain but he may be named If convicted any fine would not ruin him financially
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Cleveland, O
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
Standard
John D. Rockefeller
Fireman Killed In Boiler Plant Collision In Billings
Helena dispatch reports L. D. Chauby eighteen a call boy now fireman at the local roundhouse killed when two engines collided as Chauby was coaling up. The impact hurled him into the firebox burning his head before removal. Engineer Thurber burned but not seriously hurt. Engines not badly damaged.
Saloonmen Attend Wisconsin Liquor Dealers Convention
A group of saloon men gather in Appleton to attend a convention of the Wisconsin Liquor Dealers association. They aim to push the next legislature to repeal or tighten enforcement of laws seen as harmful to liquor business interests.
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Appleton
Wis
Wisconsin Liquor Dealers’ Association
Orino Laxative ad promises beauty benefits
An advertisement touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a digestion aid that improves complexion by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the product is mild, non nauseating and pleasant to take and urges readers to remember the name Orino and refuse substitutes. It lists O. T. Erhart as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orino
O. T. Erhart
Impaled on Fork Handles in Minnesota and South Dakota
In Pipestone Minnesota on July 21 Thomas Arrowsmith, a well known farmer, fell from a hay stack and was impaled on a fork handle. though alive, recovery is uncertain. In Pierre South Dakota on July 26 Paul Anderson, a young man from Presho, jumped from a hay load and was impaled on a fork handle. his condition is grave with doubtful recovery.
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Pipestone
Minn
Thomas Arrowsmith
Pierre
S. D
Paul Anderson
Presho
Anderson
Cantoni
Two Bottles Cure Kidney Complaint Says Davis
A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Iowa reports two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure cured a kidney complaint that troubled him for about two years. Product sold by O. T. Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Foley
O. T. Erhart
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Albert EK
Parkinson
Parkinson & Dockendorff
McMillan Bidg
Black Hand
AML Gasualesrortasi
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Care Saur
H. C. Evenson
Gov. Johnson
Doerflinger
Hartland Eas Son
C&j. Michel Brewing CO
Worde Iran BK Eine
Freaan
Unique Theatre
Vogue
LA Crosse's
Third Street
Main
Pearl Streets
India
Pennsylvania Hills
J. S
Main Street Dock
Steamer Orchestra
Yellowstone
VIA
Gardiner Gateway
America
A. M. Cleland
St. Paul, Minn
Northern Pacific Railway
C. L. Townsend
4Th and Broadway
Devils Lake
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