St Louis Gambling World Mourns Kid Becker Death
In St Louis the gambling fraternity mourns Henry Becker known as Kid Becker a craps shooter and handbook king killed by a highwayman Monday night His fortune was reported at around 200000 with a sprawling operation across city and county including offices cigar stores and branch venues Becker maintained banks and agents statewide and would hire lawyers for friends facing legal trouble His life began in South St Louis and he once worked briefly as a newspaper fly boy before becoming the prominent gambling figure with extensive influence and networks.
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ST. Louis
Henry Becker
Becker
King of
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Schwab Becker
St.Louis
Liverserace
St. Louis County
Washington Avenue
Eighth Street
Chestnut Street
Beckers
St Louis
Kid
St. Louisans
Roman
Russell Avenue
St. Louis Chronicle
Becker the Gambler Named In Estate Debris
The article recounts Becker's ruthless loans and betrayals, noting he would not aid betrayed confidants, and used a "morgue" tactic to claim embezzlers robbed him. It also mentions public views of him as a gambler and tales of large winnings, plus estate inventories for Petri, Milam, and Short showing modest assets and debts.
Probate Court appoints Meyer administrator of Sager estate
In probate court Charles W. Meyer was appointed administrator of the Charles Sager estate. The official action names Meyer as executor and outlines duties in administering the estate according to law. No further heirs or assets details are provided in the fragment.
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Charles W. Meyer
Charles Sager
Amy Sereels
Women and Girls in Japan Cotton Industry Pass 160k
More than 160,000 women and girls work in Japan's cotton industry, reflecting a large female labor force in textile production. This statistic highlights gendered employment patterns during the period and the central role of women in industrial work.
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Japan
Drink Hot Water Morning Cure Warns Against Toxins
A dated health column urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this routine flushes out poisons toxins and impurities, improves digestion and overall vitality, and should be continued daily.
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Berker
Lydia E. Pinkham
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
Republic
Clough-Reihm CO
Weilers
North Fifth ST
Wryeth
Wyeth
George W. Petri
William Milam
Charles E. Short
Herbert W. Gehring
Maine Street
Coats
Capes
Dolmans
American Cloak and Suit Company
Hampshire Street
Ricker National Bank
Quincy
New
Choice
American Cloak & Suit Co
The
Hampshire St
Quincy, III
Texas
Hall
Olive St
Sottley Druggists
Nature
St. Quincey, Lbs
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