Reform Inspector McCann Indicted In Chicago Vice Ring
Chicago reform inspector Edward McCann was indicted on ten bribery and malfeasance charges after surrendering on $20,000 bail. Probes tie him to a large west side vice network run by resort keepers led by Louis and Julius Frank, who testified of tribute payments totaling about $550 monthly. The case signals a wider graft inquiry reaching higher levels in City Hall and police.
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West Side
Chicago
Edward McCann
Jeremiah Griffin
Waymin
Toilet Penitentiary
High Placen
Louis Frank
Julius Frank
Deaphinesetree
McCann
Charite
Prtce
Frank
Jereene McCwnne Ehlet
Meccann
Waiman
Inapeetor McCann
Despitines Street
Keepeng Waa
Mrs Clarice McGowan Drives Bet Rerouted By Auto Ride
Pendleton July 23. Mrs Clarice MacGowan, prominent eastern Oregon club woman and wife of a Fulton supporter, lost a bet on George Chamberlain. Instead of walking in Indian dress she paid the debt by riding in an auto in buckskin, as onlookers watched the stylish spectacle through the city streets.
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Clarice McGowan
Oregon Club
Oregon
George Chamberlain
U. S
Fulton
Senate
Chamberlain
Mia
McGowan
Twenty Five Cents Price of Peace Drug Ad
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Salve for quick relief of itchy skin diseases. It states the price at 25 cents and notes availability from all good druggists. This compact claim highlights the product and its supposed effectiveness.
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Rees Rae
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Chamberlain
Cuban Lottery Monopoly Proves Very Profitable
The Cuban government drafts a national lottery law with four annual drawings. Tickets will cost from 1 to 25 cents, and a seven member supervisory board will oversee drawings read by children from a foundling home and the National Orpheum Asylum. Ninety percent of sales go to prizes and certain private raffles are banned unless authorized. A representative from the Friends of the Country society will join the board.
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New York
Havana
Foundling Home
National Orpheum Asylum
Friends of the Country
Cuban Lottery Aims for Revenue of 2 Million Yearly
The Cuban government eyes a lucrative national lottery as a key revenue source, estimating net profits at about 2,000,000 dollars annually. Officials defend the plan as a needed economic boost amid shortages and sanctions.
Tharrhoea remedy claim in advertised note
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Choelia and Diarrhoe Remedy as a reliable treatment for dysentery and diarrhoea. It asserts early use prevents danger, notes long years of use and success, and states the product is for sale by all dealers.
Cayuse War Veterans Will Get Heir Pay
Washington July 23 The government will allow pay for service in the Cayuse Indian war of 1847 and 1848 in Oregon to nine claimants at 1.50 a day. The treasury contoller approved the war department action using War rolls as evidence. Most veterans are dead. survivors are very old men after 62 years awaiting reimbursement.
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Washington
Oregon
Conteller
The
Treasury
War Department
Reds Ina
Chamberlain’s Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
A Kentucky resident testimonial declares Chamberlain’s Colle Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy the best and surest remedy for cholera and diarrhoea. The praise claims universal approval and prompt cures, recommending it as a product available from all good dealers.
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P. EB
Herrington
Mount Aerial
For Rent Unfurnished Room in East Oregonian Bldg
Room available in the East Oregonian building. Large and cool with electric lights and bath on the same floor. Inquire for details.
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East Oregonian
Too Many Wooden Legs For The Judge
In San Francisco Justice Quinn weighs sending Alameda judge Tapan to decide a case about an artificial limb. The trial involves Bessie Camp and Dixon & Bull suing for $100 and $1800 in damages amid a spectacle of multiple defendants and attorneys all with artificial legs.
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San Francisco
Campra
Dixon and Bull
James G. Quinn
R. B. Tapan
Alameda
Justice Quinn
Honor
Bessie Camp
Tssuing Dixon & Bull
Courst
Jester Perry
Quinn
M. E. Gibson
F. F. Bull
Life 100000 Years Ago Case Shows Ancient Dangers
A Swiss case suggests bones of men from 100000 years ago reveal ancient dangers. A modern note by A W Brown of Alexander Maine credits Dr King's New Discovery for curing severe lung trouble and stubborn cough. It touts cure for sore lungs colds and pneumonia prevention at 60 cents to $1 guaranteed by Tallman & Co.
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Switzerland
Ife
A. W. Brown
Alexander, Me
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Wireless burglar gang shocks Chicago police
Four youths aged 14 to 17 were arrested in a deserted shack. Police say the gang ran a modern wireless burglar club with multiple wireless stations. Arthur Smith, 17, led the group and operated the main receiving station, with four other stations linked to members by wireless.
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Los Angeles
Arthur Smith
Grant to lead "Days" temperance parade in Chicago
Major General Frederick Dent Grout will head the temperance and law enforcement parade in Chicago on September 25, with an estimated 100000 in line from all social and religious groups. Miss Mary F Galscomb says 100 Drese bands will provide music as Seaborn Wright of Georgia speaks. Delegations from many religious and lodge groups will participate, including 500 clergymen led by Bishops Fallows and McDonnell and 40 nationalities of temperance workers.
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Chicago
Frederick Dent Grout
Mary F. Galscomb
Seaborn
Wright
Georgia
Temperance Worker
Patide
Woman's Christian
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Anti- Figarette League
Chicago Law and Order League
Anti-Saloon League
Inglewood Law and Order League
Northwestern Law and Order League
Garfield Park Protective Association
Prangelion Association
Cook County Sunday Soliteol Asociation
Lodges of Good Templars
Juvenil Protective Wassociation
Deaconness’ Training School
Brotherhood
Young People
Samuel Fallows
Wiliam F. McDonnell
Frank & Regan
Rockford
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed By Local Signatures
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with endorsements from local figures claiming 15 years of knowing F B J Cheney and endorsing the product. Claims cure for catarrh with testimonials available upon request. Price listed as 75 cents per bottle and sold by all druggists with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Aes
Alti Ae Hall
Smell at Yate University Hints at Nine Foot Long Creature
Report from Yate University notes a distinct odor suggesting a prehistoric animal remains detected on campus. The scent implies an animal about nine feet in length and six feet in breadth, stirring curiosity among students and staff while authorities investigate.
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Yate University
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Ares
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Ards
Ozen
Oxfords
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Drapery
Men’s Furnishing
Dangnet
Chicago Crafters
Ivory Soap
Smith
Ablegood
Logal Club
Cayuse War
Severn
Newport
Wittl Wireless
Grant
Fic Syrup Co
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