Pekin Ends Paralyzing General Strike By Public Opinion
Public opinion credited with ending Pekin's 48 hour general strike in a compromise where the American Distilling Company agreed to keep its plant closed while affiliating with striking workers. The action followed protests over tear gas used on pickets and calls for Police Chief Donahue's resignation. National Guardsmen were demobilized after the unrest subsided.
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Pekin
Pekin Labor Assembly
American Distiling Company
Harry Donahue
Son
Sero
American Distping Co
Royal Nesbitt Found Dead After Cruise Disappearance
Julia Craig faces a web of secrets as Royal Nesbitt is found dead at Agate Beach. Cintra Lee fears foul play aboard Wood Nymph and urges silence while Julia contemplates reporting to authorities or relying on confidants.
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Ropar
Julia Craig
George Woodford Uiver
Bahance Geeauer
Peter Youns
Woodford
Aeke
Cintra Lee
Mas Joseph
Hugo Nash
Royal Selbiti
Bniame Merhs
Sre
Arte
Tony Latta
Cintra
Julia
Royal Nesbitt
Royal
Condon
Woodfora
Avice
Roya
Agate Beach
Evedencee
Nmmer Shentac Pgers
Dares Port
Neowitt
Utery
Seaet
Nesbitt
Condor
Pater Kempt
Pater
Payson
Tom
Evergreen Island
White Club
Nadine White
Dunphy
Headquarters
Wes
Julie Craig
Jale
Paysea
Smah Garmad
Pekin Celebrates Settlement After Demobilization
Near Peoria and Delavan troops were demobilized while pickets kept warm at bone fires near the branch road to the distillery. Pekin celebrated the settlement with a lively night, its sole club and numerous saloons enjoying a prosperous evening.
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Peoria
Delavan
Pekin
Star Signals February 8 Horoscope note
Today favors those born August 22 to September 22 with a morning good and afternoon very good. Authorities should make beneficial moves. market for building supplies and liquids improves. Birthdate suggests holding a position of power. Watch for mishaps from September 4 to 11 1936 and health in November 1836.
Doctors Right on Laxatives and Dose Reduction
The article argues that laxatives can aid constipation when used like doctors: start with liquid forms and reduce dose gradually until no help is needed. It promotes De Guden Syren Pension Dr. 8 Syrup and Syrup Pepsin as non habit forming options for adults and children.
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de Guden Syren Pension
Lindbergh Kidnap Case Drag: Hauptmann Outlook Tightens
Federal refusal to re-enter the Lindbergh kidnapping case heightens doubts about new evidence. Hauptmann’s reprieve expires February 15 with a likely execution in late March. Republican factional strife in New Jersey politics grows as Gov. Hoffman faces leadership challenges amid party disputes.
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Trenton
N. J
Department of Justice
Lindbergh
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Harold G. Hoffman
Hauptmann
Republican State Committee
Cummings
Homer
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Hoffman
Schwarzkopf
Thomas W. Trenchard
Republican Party
Hofffman
State Central Committee
State Committee
Everett Colby
Archer proves sport affords test of brawn
Springfield archery president Charles Warner argues the sport demands strength and endurance. He notes a regular tournament involves 144 York arrows in the morning and 144 American rounds in the afternoon, with a 50 pound bow equating to lifting 11 700 pounds for 28 inches plus miles of walking to and from targets.
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Springfield
Mass
Charles Warner
Springfield Archers
York
Ladies' Aid Meeting and Auction at U B Church
The Ladies' Aid of the U B Church met at Mrs Brade Dixon's home on Thursday evening February sixth in an auction event led by Peg Klingler. Mrs Bruce Griggs and family have returned home after weeks with Mrs Bob Neiswanger of Malta Ohio. Mrs Sarah Klingler, who fell and broke her hip at Walnut Hill, is progressing as well as can be expected.
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U. B. Church
Brade Dixon
Peg Klingler
Bruce Griggs
Bile
Ann
Jerry, Jr
Bob Neiswanger
Malta
Ohio
Sarah E. Klingler
Walnut Hill
Thoxime Throat Medicine Ad Promises Fast Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Thoxine as a swift acting throat medicine for chest colds. It claims one swallow relieves sore throat and phlegm while soothing the throat and expelling germs with double action. Prices listed 35¢ 60¢ and $1.00.
Blumenfeld to Skip Testimony on Unlucky Day in Liggett Murder Trial
Isadore Blumenfeld known as Kid Cann refused to testify in his defense on Friday amid a Minneapolis murder trial for killing Walter Liggett the militant editor. Defense attorney Thomas McWeek cited his client’s superstition as the reason for not taking the stand. Meyer Schuldberg, a liquor dealer who employed Blumenfeld, faced cross examination denying threats to Liggett and corroborating alibi witnesses.
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Minneapolis
Isadore
Kid Cann
Liggett
Edith Liggett
Schuldberg
Schuelberg
Blumenfeld
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Perkins
B. J. Schmutt
American Distillery Workers’ Union
L. E. Bjork
U. S. Labor Relations Board
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Tal
Julie
Smith Garland
Tom Payson
Garland
Amy
Eve
Bar
Craig
Alia
Per Bee
Amy Tally
Cietra Lee
Iroyal Nesbitt
U. S
Bruno
Africa
Dr. McCoy
Salvation Army
Ironer
The
Chas. P. Wiseman Co
Archer
Junction City News
Cann
Eagles
Rininger Bldg
Wolshire Orchestra
the Armory
the Great
Mephisto Vs
Bad Boy Brown
Houser
Christy
Eagles’ Shoe Fund
Precsvaketien
Paris
Vera Borea
Joan Bennett
Chas.e Wiseman Co
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