Fortune Teller Reaps Harvest in Raleigh
Raleigh records show Mrs. Jennie Heater alias Madame Hunter arrested on a Raleigh warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses. Annie C. Eatman, a dressmaker, lost 800 dollars after heeding the fortune teller’s promise to solve family problems. A second victim, a prosperous Black woman, paid 200 dollars for a talisman and was warned opening the box would cause death. Police report the talisman contained powders and note the culprits fled with part of the funds.
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Raleigh
Jennie Heater
Madame Hunter
Baltimore
Annie C. Eatman
Batman
Stell
Man Claims Rat Torture In Mexican Jail Tale
San Antonio reports William L. Dunne former American journalist held in Monterey Mexico for alleged plot against Francisco I Madero arrives in Texas bearing tales of torture. He alleges inmates fed dead rats in a foul cell to force a confession and says only release to attend his trial saved him from death.
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San Antonio
Tex
William L. Dunne
Monterey
Mex
Francisco I. Madero
Distasteful Jonah Sermon Story From Kentucky Pastor
A Metho dist preacher at La Can ter Kentucky delivered a discourse on Jonah. The tale reports Jonah left the fish and ran toward Nineveh. A sister saw a dust cloud, cried for Brother Jonah, and urged him to stop for dinner or water before he continued his journey.
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Jonah
la Canter
Nineveh
Rheumatiam Relieved in Six Fours Dr Detchon’s Relief
Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatoid symptoms claims rapid relief within hours. The remedy supposedly treats the disease by addressing its cause and improving the system. Contains a one dollar dose attributed to Gwyn manufactured product.
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Detchon
Gwyn
Mysterious Hermit Known as Wild John Starnes Dies in Cherokee
Gaffney South Carolina June 13 One of Cherokee county s greatest curiosities Wild John Starnes also called the wild man of Cherokee is dead He had lived as a hermit for about forty years after becoming mentally unbalanced in youth He was found sick and died at the county home after pneumonia and a period of illness others speculated on his past including rumors of shooting General Stonewall Jackson and a long life in seclusion
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Wild
John
Gaffney
S. C
Cherokee County
John’’ Starnes
Cherokee
Starnes
Stonewall Jackson
Board of Anatomy
North Carolina Board of Anatomy
Sing Sing
Addison Johnson
Ping Sing
Farmers Union of Surry Co
Your County Union
Surry
Surry County
Liberty
Rockingham
Caswell
Stokes
Guilford
Vance
Forsyth
Granville
North Carolina
Pittsylvania
Henry
Patrick
Virginia
Harlan
Supreme Court
N.Y. Christain Herald
Bank cashier commits suicide amid cash shortage case
In Rocky Mount North Carolina cashier L V Hart shot himself at the Bank of Tarboro after a daytime trip home and a shortage exceeding $50 000 implicating assistant cashier E B Hussey. Hart died two hours later and Hussey was arrested as the investigation unfolded.
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Rocky Mount
N. C
L. V. Hart
Bank of Tarboro
E. B. Hussey
Hart
State Bank
J. K. Coughton
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Wounds Burns
An early advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly treats wounds to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene and is suitable for burns bleeds and other injuries. It emphasizes rapid healing and safety for various injuries.
Ladies Can Wear Shoes With Allen's Foot Ease
Advertises Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder for swollen tender feet. Claims relief from bunions and pain, makes walking delightful, and offers comfort. Promotes free sample and retailer address Le Roy New York state.
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Allen
le Roy
Direct Election Passes Senate in Direct Popular Vote Move
The Senate approved by 64 to 24 a resolution to amend the constitution to allow direct popular election of senators. The Bristow amendment adding federal supervision passed 44 to 0 with the vice president delivering the deciding vote. The House has already passed the measure. Senator Reed of Missouri opposed the final casting vote by the vice president.
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Washington
Senate
Bristow
House
Reed
Missouri
Congress
Jesus of Nazareth
LaFollette to Seek Republican Presidential Nomination
Washington June 17 Senator Robt M LaFollette of Wisconsin will run for the Republican nomination for President. The move follows speculation on tariff revision plans and insurgent support within the Senate. An official statement of intention is expected later this month.
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Washington
Robt. M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
LaFollette
Cummins
Mr. LaFollette
House
Quip on Religion Teaching by Outsider Analogy
A remark likens a national effort to teach religion to country people to a tumble bug trying to teach a bee how to make honey, illustrating skepticism about expertise in moral instruction.
Found Dead on Creek Bank Taylorsville
Taylorsville area resident Mr daill Bentley a Sugar Loaf township bachelor was found dead beside a creek near his home. He had been washing clothes and had been missing since Saturday. An inquest by Dr B T Crowson and Coroner W B Childers concluded death by natural causes.
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Taylorsville
Daill Bentley
Sugar Loaf Township
T. Crowson
W. BR. Childers
Dr. Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism touted by sufferer’s husband
Morten L Hill of Lebanon Ind states his wife had inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint. He says her body and face swelled almost beyond recognition after six weeks in bed and eight physicians offered no benefit until she used Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism.
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Morten L. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Detchon
M. Re
A Charming Woman and Health Benefits of Electric Bitters
A traditional health note argues charm comes from health and cites electrical bitters as a cure for constipation, kidney issues, and a wretched complexion. It claims improved liver function, stronger nerves, clear eyes, pure breath, and smooth skin as outcomes.
Funny Ads Without a Point
A collection of odd advertisement phrasing illustrates how missing punctuation or misplaced words can distort meaning. The examples show how a simple comma or word order error can produce humorous or nonsensical results in print.
Wanted and for sale classified items from a crowded page
A collection of short ads seeks furnished rooms and personal wants from various ages and genders. Listings include rooms, employment, and items for sale such as a cow, farm, piano, parlor suite, cottage, pony and buggy, plus odd requests like a dog, washing, and oysters counter duties.
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Smith and Brown
Machine Needles From JW Knight Mail Orders
For cons Machine Needies, to JW Knight Mr Any N Mail orders receive prompt attention.
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Knight Mr. Any N
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Rheumatiam
Mr. Nunn
R. L. Nunn
Westfield
LA Follette
Taft
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