Dying Macon banker reflects on fate amid mercy mercy
A Macon banker, B. Sander Walker, died after a determined struggle with dichloride of mercury poisoning. He described death as not dreadful, said to his nurse that if dying, none should fear, and spoke cheerfully as his condition worsened. Doctors noted partial resistance to the poison, with kidney effects remaining. His family and physicians monitor his room as treatment continues.
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Macon
B. Sander
Ely
Iker
Dali
Walker
Duel Over Woman Ends in Deadly Knife Fight
Two Italian rivals living in Joliet were killed in a knife duel sparked by a woman named Maria Colhello. The men, Gregio Conta and Grezzo, met near Conta’s boarding house and fought under electric light after planning to settle their dispute with blades. Conta was fatally wounded in the heart as Grezzo collapsed atop him. The incident follows years of feud and a recent attempt to marry the woman.
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Joliet
Conta
Maria Colhello
Gregio Conta
Greddins
Canta
Grezzo
Cure For Stomach Disorders Advertised In Early Sun
An old newspaper note promotes Chamberlain's remedies for stomach disorders with a bold claim of remarkable relief. The ad mentions availability at Harner's drug store and urges readers to buy, noting the ad is widely read in the issue.
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Chamberlain
All Desiers
Daniels Flight Test Report From Annapolis Harbor
May 22 report from Annapolis notes Secretary avi Jogepitus and Lieutenant aviator Daniels conducted an aerial trial over the harbor. Daniels maintained a height around 800 feet while circling the waterway. A large electric hoist was mentioned along with a reference to a gold mine in a South African context and a 16,000 pound object moving at 4,500 feet per minute.
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Annapolis
Ald
Avi Jogepitus
Daniels
Inbie
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound praised by Middletown wife
A Middletown Pennsylvania woman describes severe headaches backache and bearing down pains that left her unable to work or care for her family. After her husband bought Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she recovered enough to do housework and even help friends, prompting others to try it. The letter extols the product as a constant victory over female ill health and invites readers to write for confidential advice.
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Middletown
Lydia EB. Pickham
Emma Esrenshadve
East Main St
Pinkham
Lydia E. Winkham
Lydia K. Winkham
Lynn
Mass
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