Indicted Packers Seek Change of Venue in Landis Case
In Chicago Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis faces a venue bid by meat packers charged with conspiracy to restrain trade. Special Prosecutor Duriet questions the judge’s impartiality citing past actions as a federal prosecutor. The motion argues pretrial bias may affect the trial of the packers.
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Duriet
Swift
Chicago
Kennesaw Mountain Landis
United States District Court
Standard CW Company
Sovalind Beef
Treet
Jadee Landis
Crunee
Packera
Ho le de
Congress
Herman Ant Trvet
Jadeon Harmot
United States
Kenews
Mountain Land
Fatal Explosion At Shoal Creek Mine In Panama City Nev
A deadly blast rocked the Shoal Creek mine shaft in Panama City Nev killing four men and injuring several others. Most workers were brought to the surface within hours. authorities recovered the dead and moved the injured to safety though some believed recovery of additional victims may be doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Shoal Creeal Company
Paris River Flood Threatens Steamers Amid Rain
Paris districts along the Seine brace as swollen eastern France rivers drive more flooding. Prolonged rains seed unease as river levels rise and steamers suspend service along the banks.
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Parte
France
Seine
Paris
Bandit Shootout In Cicero Leaves Three Dead
In Cicero three bandits and police, aided by citizens, clashed in a saloon raid. Laure Delmont resisted as he drew a revolver and fired, triggering a desperate gunfight that left three dead.
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Cicero
Chicago
Cit
Laure Delmont
Delmont
Tragedy, escapes, and violence hit multiple venues
A chaotic vaudeville act in Leavenworth ended as trained animals including lions and bears fought, sending patrons fleeing. In Memphis, Francis Schas, bank president, killed himself in a resort pavilion amid heavy cotton speculation concerns. In Trinidad, a coal mine disaster left 69 bodies recovered with total deaths rising as recovery continues.
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Leavenworth, Kan
Danner
Killa
Memphis
Tenny Francis Schas
Continental Savings Bank
Amurewent
Short State Items Honor Hero in Missouri Society
Springfield societies honor Nathan Clifton 100 year old Revolutionary War veteran who died in Greene county in 1912, with plans to recognize his long life and early American history ties to Tennessee and Webster county. The items include notes on teachers meeting in St Joseph, Missouri elections and local notices across several towns with brief incidents and society events.
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Springfield
Missouri
Nathan Clifton
Greene County
Hecome
Tennessee
Webster County
Doan’s Kidney Pills Help Redress 10-Year Kidney Pain
An advertisement recounts M. Walker of Connersville Indiana who suffered a decade from kidney trouble near Wright’s disease and led a life of incapacity. After several doctors failed to help, he used Doan’s Kidney Pills and soon found relief with no recurrence for five years. The notice promotes Doan’s at 60 cents per bar by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Walker
Grand Ave
Connereville
Ind
Wright
Poan
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Wanted Them Back Sae The Vlarber Some Hair Restorer
A fragment from a humorous snippet notes a man seeking the return of a hair restorer product after a mishap with a chat line. It reads like a playful ad or column gag with era slang and garbled phrasing.
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Chatr
Pape’s Mapepsin Promises Rapid Stomach Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pape’s Mapepsin as a harmless digestive aid that digests heavy meals in minutes and relieves sour, gassy stomachs. It claims quick relief from foul breath, upset stomach, and indigestion, offering a fifty cent case for family use and daily nighttime or daytime effectiveness.
Taking His Meals Out
A village inquiry questions a former resident visiting from the city. Asked about meals, the reluctant victim replies he will eat first, then speak. The exchange underscores tension as the probe gathers details.
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Dent
Beautiful Post Carde Free Offer from Art Post Card Co
An advertisement from Art Post Card Co at 731 Jackson St Topeka Kan invites readers to send for five samples of their Gold and Silk Finish Birthday Flower and Morte Post Cards. The copy promotes rich mellow tasting Lewis' Single Binder cigars as part of the promotion.
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Loveliest Designs
Art Post Card Co
Jackson St
Topeka
Kan
Changed His Mind in a Frivolous Exchange and Ads
A jumbled page excerpt blends playful family banter about eggs and remarriage with testimonials and ads. Myra Lee’s mother signs as Mrs Kent to confuse the teacher. Also appears are quips about cosmetics and a baby cured by Kealnol. Plus early 20th century adverts for Marine Eve Remedy and a light sports note from Puck.
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Myra
Myra Lee
Opr Union
Lippincott
Track to the Wild
A greyhound in Sandy, Oregon, fled the town after befriending a coyote and has since roamed with the wild canids, venturing into inhabited areas only to steal hens when hungry. The piece contrasts wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs across history and notes the dog’s return toward ancestral wild behavior.
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Dorn
Newfoundland
Sandy Io
Oregon
Kreyhound
Ateal
Bathing Salt Row Sparks Heated Exchange at Hotel
In a noisy dispute at the Summer Hotel, Hinks complains the bathing salt sold by the master has faded stripes, while the master deflects with sarcasm. The exchange involves the Proprietor, a guest-scientist claim, and a wait for a future summer hotel absence according to Harper's Weekly.
There Are Titles When the Still Small Voice Speaks
A fragment suggests a meditation on conscience and voice guiding actions on a Wednesday. The phrasing hints at an editorial or reflective column examining inner guidance in daily decisions. The text remains fragmentary, with no clear persons, places, or events named.
Clarified plea boosts sympathy amid umbrella protest
A fragmentary remark from a producer urges action for fellow workers, suggesting comfort and reward as motivation. The garbled quote hints at easing hardship by purchasing umbrellas to endure a troubling situation, though exact details remain unclear.
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Landis
River Seine
Leavenworth, Kansas
Trinidad
Cole
Vietor American Coal Company
Olagua
Joseph
J A Kooats
Carrolhon
Oponing
Cow McClure
Warrensburg Normal
Luther Pardaway
Jefferson City
Anoa J Weber
Kanga City
A KE Winsup
Towson
Missouri U
Columbia
Fdgar
Jarman
University of Mircouri
Jutham County
Wettem County
Mircouri
Carthage
Mann
Vrolps
Vetere
Picet
Jinepert
Phelpa
Knights
Marea( Benton
Ene Marshall
O P Spiegel
Iirmingham
Alan
FT. Wharton
Christian Church
J. M. Jamison
Thie Eity
John Stewart
Weem
Lee
Amithion
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal ‘Church
Storthton
Peters County
Kaneass Chiy
Mooresvillen
William Gorro
T RE Wrankenship
T C. Scruges
Columbia Planing Mill
Hoone County Trant Company
Durand
Rowan County
Morehead
Washington
el Paso
Tex
Secial
Pottle County
H. D Dow
Dr K
Tyler
Lagrange
Harry Barrett
Canton
Doan
Hetty
Gueas
Cosen
Jwereetea
Guieas
Ferndale
Summerbord
Mack
Clemmer
Sanbury
Mr Crimsonbeak
Cronsonbeak
John
Spaghett
Ealing
Yonkers Statesman
Mall Marine Eve Remedy C c
Puck
Mothera Flamine
Miss Cayenna
Putnam
Mra
Winston
Lydia E. Pinkham
Creason, Pa
Ella EL. Askey
Cresson
Baird
Wash
Tam
Sarah Leighton
Lydia E Pinkham
Douglas W
Bost
Am Ameria
Orar
Monroe Drug CO
Owincy
I Iiisie
Colt Distemper
Rour
Wes
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