Accused of Murder in Hotel Case Stuns New York
Florence Burns faces murder charges in the Walter Brooks case at the Glen Island Hotel with Brooks found shot in room 12. Night clerk John Earl testifies a woman matched Burns and joined Brooks. authorities seek further evidence as Burns denies guilt. Also notes Henry Watterson’s career choice between music and journalism and a British Cycle and Motor Trades study on bicycle profits and employment.
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Florence Burns
Walter
Brooks
New York
John ‘Earl
Glen Island
George Washington
Glen Island Hotel
Cycle and Motor Trades Essociation
Confederates Hoard in Cuba Amid War Era Rumor
A fragment notes that Confederate money was said to be used in Cuba during the Spanish American War. It claims Southern men kept trunks of "Jeff Davis's money" idle for about thirty three years, with Cubans described as easy victims.
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Cuba
Jeff Davis
State Board of Railroad Assessors
Lawrence
Peters
Plumb
Senator Ingalls
Caldwell
Congress
Leavenworth Times
Buck” Dawes
United States
Julius Ceasar Burrows
Michigan
Fated Grand Viziers of the Ottoman Court
A French statistician estimates among the last 200 Ottoman grand viziers not more than 24 died naturally. He claims 100 were poisoned, 36 were executed or drowned in the Bosphorus, and 40 have unknown fates. He notes cases of brief ten minute and four hour terms ending in strangulation.
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Turkey
Bosphorus
The Stylus as Weapon and Roman Defiance
A fragment notes that Pen and Weapon The Roman stylus was heavy enough to be used as a weapon and recalls Caesar defending himself with such a tool during the conspiracy. It also advertises Defiance Starch in 16 ounce packages for 10 cents, with a money back guarantee and the claim of extra starch for more cost.
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Caesar
Defiance
Young America Smokes Linked to Sad Losses
A Walnut Street woman reports a 10 year old boy smoking near her home and laments the impact of cigarettes on youth. The boy cites his deceased brother as a non smoker who died, then brings a sturdier friend to scale the issue. The piece portrays concern over juvenile smoking and reform efforts in urban life.
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America
Walnut Street
Broad
Young America
Philadelphia Record
Alkayis advertised cure praised by doctors and patients
A Boston hospital head endorses Alkayis as a public test of its value after success in chronic bladder and rheumatic cases. Letters from James Thomas of Washington and John Will of Muncie cite cures once physicians failed. The firm offers a free large mail sample from New York City for those cured to spread the word.
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R. Joh
Muncle
Ind
Suffolk Hospital and Dispensary
Boston
Mass
Ae “ James Thomas, Esq
Board of Review Bureau of Pensions
Ashington
D. C
John Will
Muncie
Alkayis
Thedney Card Company
Fourth Avenue
New York City
Cheseb Gu Mfg. Co
State Street
New York
Orry
Parody Notes on Politics Crime and Western Life
A mosaic of quips and satirical remarks touches on Kansas politicians like W. J. Bailey and old debates on governance. This column recalls local mischief, crime cases such as forgery in Wichita, and light gunplay anecdotes, interwoven with rail gauge talk and science satire.
Doctor's Little Daughter Cured of Grip by Peruna
Dr. R Robbins of Muskogee Oklahoma reports his own grip case and his daughter's recovery after taking Peruna. Mrs G W Heard of Howth Texas recounts her baby Ruth's bowel illness improved after less than one bottle. Her son Carl also recovered hearing after two bottles. Hartman offers free advice if prompt results are not seen.
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Schafer
Pope Ave
St. Louis
Alice
C. B. Long
Mina Long
Atwood
Colo
R. Robbins
Muskogee
Perina
Dr. R. ‘Robbins
Howth
Texas
G. W. Heard
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
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Henry Watterson
Musicia
Carnegie In
St. Jacobs Oil
the Journal
Scandia
Kansas
W. J.bailey
Hoch
W. Trout
Wichita
Wiley
Philadelphia
Spearville
Har
Atchison
Osborne
Spain
Jewell City
Esbow Times
Clinker
Wellington News
Dalton Brothers
Bill’ Dalton
Peruna
ALC
Mys. C. E. Long
Putnam
Piso
Joan QP Boyen
Trinity Springs
Salzer
John A. Salzer Seed Co
LaCrosse
Wis
Ima
W.N
Western Canada
Manitoba
Assinbola
Alberta
Saskatchewan
F. Pedley
Ottawa
Canada
W. V. Bennett
New York Life Bldg
Omaha
Neb
Servici
Tower CO
W. N. A.lincoln
Er Eind
Srst Isu
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