Richest Indian Takes a Wife in Leap Year Marriage
Jackson Barnett, reportedly the richest Creek Indian, allegedly married a white woman after a kidnapping scheme. Guardianship by C. J. O'Harett is noted as Barnett travels from Henryetta Oklahoma to Coffeyville Kansas. The incident ties to Barnett's disputed land allotment and a now controversial gift for charity.
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Mabel Abbott
Kansa
City
Jackson Barnett
Ayate
Himeek
Barnett
Indiana
Government moves to annul marriage in Coffeyville case
The district court faces a suit to annul a marriage after authorities including Indiana commissioner Cato Sells and Guardian Ottornett intervene. Barnett claims he wants to return to Oklahoma but refuses to leave without his wife. The wife’s attorneys say a trial is sought, with threats of force cited during the lodging dispute.
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Parnett
Cato Sells
Indiana
Gabriel Parker
Five Civilized Trios
Ottornett
Onde
Barnett
Mra Barnett
Dandruff Cure by Squid Arvon Promises Instant Relief
An advertisement proclaims a dandruff treatment using four ounces of plain arvon rubbed into the scalp at night. It claims most dandruff disappears by morning with repeated use and that itching stops, hair becomes fluffy and glossy, and arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
A Shampoo Worth Trying
A cheap and easy home shampoo method is described using canthrax dissolved in hot water to create a cleansing liquid. The article claims it cleanses the scalp and hair, reduces dandruff, and leaves hair with quick drying, luster, and body.
Looking for Managers for Republican Convention Chairmanship
Chicago reports indicate the Republican National Convention will appoint temporary officers in June with a meeting of the arranging committee planned in April. Possible chairmen mentioned include Senator Lodge Milhu Root and others while Frank Hitchcock is named as Wood’s campaign manager. Over a thousand platform suggestions have been received with $10,000 prize. winner to be announced April 1.
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Chicago
Republican Committee On Arrangement
Senator Lodge
Republcan
Senate
Milhu Root
Leonard Wood
Frank H. Hitchcock
Root
Roosevelt
Wood
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Medill McCormick
Illinois
G. Co. PP
Navy Seeks Oil and Gasoline Supplies Across Coasts
The Navy plans to open bids March 16 and 26 for about 13 million barrels of fuel oil and 12.06 million gallons of gasoline. East coast needs include 9 million gallons of high grade fuel oil and 6 million barrels of oil. west coast 1.9 million gallons of gasoline and 6 million barrels of oil. Potential expenditure may exceed $20 million.
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Wasitington
United States Navy
United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Robber Takes $151 From City Grocer on Street
Albert Schaffer manager of the Co operative Grocery 115 10th Ave reports a highwayman seized $151 after firing a shot when he cried out during Monday evening robbery. The bandit, about 32, stepped from behind a tree as Schaffer counted receipts and fled before motorcycle patrols could find him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schaffer
Co-operative
19Th Ave
EB Sprucest
Bechaffer
American Industrial Athletic Association Tournament in Akron
The American Industrial Athletic Association will hold a sport tournament and convention in Akron from March 11 to 13. Officials expect participation from teams across the region and anticipate a busy schedule of events and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Industrial Athletic Association
Akron
Beauty Paste to Remove Hair Claims Simple Result
An inexpensive paste combines water with delatone to dissolve hair on the skin. After about two minutes the paste is rubbed off and the skin washed, supposedly removing all hair and leaving blemish free.
Rheumatism relief hailed by Denver man after pink pills
Mr. Celaus E. Starnes of 1021 Bannock Street Denver credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with ending years of rheumatism. He describes swelling stiffness pain and numbness subsiding after a few days of use and urges others to try the remedy. The druggist sells the pills or they can be mailed for 60 cents per box with free health book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celaus E. Starnes
Bannock Street
Denver
Col
Starnes
Dr. Williams
Dr. Willams
Dr. Willams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a fast-acting cure for lumbago backache and sciatica. It claims safe skin use and quick relief after a single rub, urging readers to try a small trial bottle at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Shonting
Main St
Lancaster
Ohio
D. D. D. Soap
St. Jacobs Oil
Hutt
St. Jacobs
Two Women Aid Pastor in Suit in San Francisco
In a Smeltzer Poucher alienation case two women testified as witnesses. Mrs Irma Smeltzer and Mrs Poucher offered differing alibis and denials as the Rev John F Poucher faced a $50000 damages claim over alleged improper relations and a week long Oakland hotel marriage. The preacher, a former Central Methodist pastor and war chaplain, denied the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Smoeltzer
Poucher
John F. Poucher
Irma Smoeltzer
Willam G. Smeltzer
German insult angers French in Berlin restaurant clash
General Nollet met German Foreign Minister Mueller to demand an apology for a Saturday night attack on two French officers at the Adlon Hotel restaurant. Mueller pledged government regret and punishment for attackers, while Nollet announced Belgium and Italy would seek reparations for a Prentzlau assault on Allied troops.
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Berlin
Nollet
Herman Mueller
Hotel
Adlon
Joachim Albrecht
Kaiser
Penteachland Ober
Mueller
Belgium
Italy
Prentzlau
Joachim
Foreign Office
Allon
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Hart
Josephine C. Preston
Washington State Committee For
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France
MacMonnies
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Eczema
Bartell Drug Company
Josephine Saxe
New York
Barnetts Ward
United States
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Henryetta
Oki
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Tiurnett
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Tulea
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Kan
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Kansas City
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Lodge
NAVY
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Union Street
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Second Avenue
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London
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Board of Health
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