East St Louis shooting ends in fatal clash after bank employee murder
William James a former bank porter shot by police after taking a revolver into a mule stable confrontation. In East St Louis the ensuing gun battle left two bystanders wounded, several officers low on ammo, and many mules squealing as officers closed in on the shooter. The gunman died at St Mary’s Hospital three hours after the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James
First National Bank
East St.Louis
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
O. L. Branson
James
Branson
Mr. Branson
Fimin
Ichipee
Olney
Tll
William Nter
Ha c Company
Pan
Yan
Hess
St. Mary's Hospital
Brooklyn
Birckhead & Jones
Clair Avenue
Joseph Maher, Jr
Cullinane
Frank Geary
Ryan
Stephen Hess
Mr. Rice
St. Claire Avenue
Steve Monahan
Olympia theatre expands seating and upgrades film service
Manager Tournier completed interior rearrangements at the Olympia theatre increasing capacity to 400 and adding new chairs and seven ventilating fans for comfort. Two new exits raise total egress to five with eight minute full-house evacuation. A direct Chicago film service will supply shows, and pianist Mrs. W. Panton will perform. George receives a multi month lay-off and departs on a three month tour beginning in Minneapolis and Yellowstone Park, with rotations through Seattle exposition and West Coast cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tournier
Olympia Moving Picture’ Theatre
Olympia
Tourcier
Chicago
Joseph Hopp
Standard Film Exchange of Chicago
Olympia Theatre
Standard Film Exchange
W. Panton
George
Minneapolis
National Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Pacific Coast
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Denver
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
A Rugless Ky Man Praises Arnica Salve for Piles
For ten years L S Napier of Rugless Ky endured torture riding a horse due to piles. He says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him after doctors failed. The ad touts the salve as infallible for piles burns scalds cuts boils and other ailments. 25 cents and guaranteed by Diehl and Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Napier
Rugless
Bucklen
Diehl and Brown
Ball game riot at Stickney Bristol leads to injuries
During the Stickney versus Bristol game a mixup injured players Harry Hocker and Clarence Holly. Bob Assmus received a blow to the eye, Deputy Hook was knocked down, and Sheriff Morrison used his billy to restore order. Doctors said no lasting damage and recovery in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plankinton
Stickney
Bristol
Harry Hocker
Clarence Holly
Bob Assmus
Hook
Assmus
Sheriff Morrison
Billy
Bobby
Mitchell
Reamer
Asimus
Sees Mother Grow Young with Electric Bitters
Mrs y L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine reports her mother over 70 growing young again after 20 years of dyspepsia. She could not eat drink or sleep until Electric Bitters revived her health. The product invigorates organs cures liver and kidney troubles induce sleep and restore appetite. Available at Diehl Brown's for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
Diehl & Brown's
Ancient bones reveal peril in early humans and modern cure
Life 200 000 years ago bones show men lived in danger from beasts. Today deadly disease threatens, says A W Brown of Alexander Maine. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing a severe lung trouble and stubborn cough. Cures sore lungs colds obstinate coughs and prevents pneumonia. 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by Diehl and Brown. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
A. W. Brown
Alexander, Me
Dr. King
Diehl and Brown
Quiet Deaf Weddings Tie Noted Spokane Couple
Miss Bertha M. Stivers of Spokane and Harrison Gormley of Waterville were married at the brides parents home in Pullman. The ceremony was read by Rev. M. H. Marvin and interpreted in sign language by Miss Eva Stivers. The couple met at a Spokane deaf mutes gathering two years ago and plan to settle in Waterville after a coast trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Pullman
Bertha M. Stivers
That City
Harrison Gormley
Waterville
School For Deaf and Dumb
Vancouver
M. H. Marvin
First Methodist Church
Eva Stivers
Gormley
Big Bend
A Night Rider's Raid Against Rest Ends with Dr. King's Pills
The ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as safe and effective for cleansing the system and curing Colds Headache Constipation Malaria. Sold for 25c at Diehl and Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Diehl and
Brown
Alexandria Herald remembers George Maeters long railroad service
Twenty three years ago George Maeters started at Emery station as night man in Alexandria and worked as railroading staff for decades. He pounded the key mucked kiesters and handled freight as express agent across Alexandria Mitchell and Emery, earning wide popularity and respect from patrons and the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
George Maeters
Emery Station
George
Mitchell and
Emery
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills Claim Medical Merit
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a internal blood and mucous surface remedy prescribed by renowned doctors to treat catarrh. It claims a perfect blend of tonics and blood purifiers with direct action on mucous linings. Testimonials are offered free, with sales through Toledo based F J Cheney and Co and local druggists, price 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Chhney & Co
Props
Toledo
Hali
Tariff Bill Passes Senate After Long Session
The tariff bill sailed through the Senate 45 to 34 after more than thirteen hours. Insurgents voted against final passage while a single Democrat, McEnry, supported it. Aldrich forecast tariff commission funds, and the measure contains about 400 paragraphs with 840 Senate amendments. Enrolling clerks rush to prepare for the House amid a tight deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Beveridge
Eind
Bristow
Kan
Brown
Neb
Clapp
Minn
Crawford
S. D
Cummins
Dolliver
LaFollette
Wis
Nelson
McEnry
Aldrich
Tariff Commission
House
One Weak Spot and Doan's Kidney Pills Ad
An old Doan's Kidney Pills advertisement features Paul Stowell of Mitchell South Dakota praising the remedy for backache tied to kidney trouble. He describes relief after use and notes availability at Diehl & Brown's Drug Store with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents, price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Paul Stowell
E. Seventh St
Mitchell, S. D
Docxa
Diehl & Brown
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Digestive Aid Message Promotes Kodol Product
An advertisement extols eating a sufficient amount of wholesome food and insists digestion is essential. It claims Kodol aids digestion when the stomach is weak, allowing rest and relief by digesting the food for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodol
Guarantee offer for Kodol dollar bottle refund
A newspaper notice promotes a dollar bottle of Kodol with a money back refund if the user reports no benefits after full use. The advertisement notes the large bottle contains twice as much as a fifty cent bottle and lists E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago as the producer with Diehl & Brown as sellers.
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Porter
Hirst “National Bank
Aeto
Negro
Better Film Service
Dean
H. Scallin
C. F. Paige
Wm. Scallin
Sec-Treas
Washington, D. C
U.S
Scallin Brothers Co
Mruggists, Jewelers
S. E. Morris
I. W. Seaman
W. T. McConnell
L. S. Vickers
Cash
Western National Bank
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Miln Street
Bidwell Land & Loan CO
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