Kentucky Tragedy Tallies Deaths and Wounds in Capitol Hotel
Ex-Congressman David G. Colson and Lt. Ethelbert Scott clashed in the Capitol Hotel lobby in Frankfort. Scott was shot six times and died. Luther Demarre and Charles Julian died from their wounds. Capt B. B. Golden was gravely wounded, while Colson was wounded in the arm and Harry McEwing injured by a fall. Colson is jailed on murder charges claiming self defense.
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David G. Colson
Middlesboro
Ethelbert Scott
Somerset
Scott
Colson
Luther W. Demarree
Shelbyville
Charles Julian
B. B. Golden
Barboursville
Twenty-seventh Judicial District
Col. Colson
Harry McEwing
Louisville
Capitol Hotel
Live Stock Men Meet Call for Statehood and Regulation
At Fort Worth on January 17 the National Live Stock association opened its third annual convention with J. W. Springer delivering the president’s address. Wyoming delegates urged Congress to admit Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma as states while other resolutions pressed the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb railroad discrimination and set rate limits. About twenty delegates presented five minute reports on livestock conditions across states and territories as the industry shows overall prosperity.
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J. W. Springer
Wyoming
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Dawson Burned Business District Reports Heavy Loss
News from Dawson indicates a major fire destroyed a large portion of the business area. Losses exceed $500,000 with no identified building names. Dawson faced extreme cold and no regulated water during the blaze, threatening further suffering.
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Seattle
Wash
Victoria
Skagway
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No remedy equals Peruna for women says readers
Letters from Susan Wymar and Margaretha Dauben praise Pe-ru-Na as a trusted relief for female ailments. They claim improved health during and after treatment and urge others to request Dr. Hartman’s free book for women.
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Richmond School
Chicago
Hartman
Margaretha Dauben
North Superior St
Racine City
Wis
Pen
Columbus, Oy
Ministers Push Anti Slot Machine Ordinance in Chillicothe
The Mail and Star urge church leaders to mobilize the ranks to secure passage of an anti slot machine ordinance in Chillicothe. Clergy groups advocate stricter gambling controls as public opposition grows.
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Mail and Star
Chamberlain's Pain Balm touted for rheumatism relief
A reader from Alpharetta Ga praises Chamberlains Pain Balm as the best liniment for rheumatism after failures with other medicines and doctors. The note claims thousands cured and that one application relieves pain with sales at local drug firms.
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Chamberlain
J. A. Dodgen
Alpharetta
Servant-Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Potts Favored For Re election In Mexico Town
Mayor W. K. Potts of Mexico is popular with newspapers and taxpayers who want him reelected without opposition, praising his service to the town.
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W. K. Potts
Mexico
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Selina Agent
L. T. Travis of the Southern Railroad at Selina Georgia writes a testimonial praising One Minute Cough Cure. He claims it works like a charm and provides immediate relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles as a harmless remedy. Servant Harker Drug Co.
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L. T. Travis
Southern R. R
Selina
Servant- Harker Drug Co
Ruling Limits Physicians Furnishing Alcohol for Medicinal Use
A court decision holds that physicians who run small drug stores and prescribe alcohol for patients cannot sell whiskey, brandy, wine, or similar liquors under conditions constituting a sale without a special retail liquor dealer tax. Physicians who prepare their own medicines may use liquors in compounds and sell such medicines without the liquor tax.
County Assessor Looney Languishes in Illness
County Assessor J. H. Looney Jr. lies gravely ill as attending physician Dr. Tucker grows hopeful only moment by moment, signaling a precarious medical condition and dwindling chances of recovery.
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J. H. Looney, Jr
Dr. Tucker
Hand Returns to Sedalia After Texas Sojourn
Wm Hand, who previously camped at Cole Camp under sensational circumstances, is back in Sedalia. He says he has been in Texas.
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Cole Camp
Sedalia
Texas
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Advertised as Original Cure
An advertisement warns that size does not indicate quality and cautions against counterfeit salve claiming DeWitt's is the only original. It calls DeWitt's an infallible cure for piles and skin diseases, from Servant Harker Drug Co. A new mechanical telephone system to be erected at Rolia will handle ninety phones without a central exchange.
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DeWitt’s
Servant Harker Drug Co
Rolia
Endorsement for Foley's Kidney Cure From J A Lambert
J A Lambert of Rachel North Carolina endorses Foley's Kidney Cure praising its effectiveness. The note appears in a local ad section, alongside a school exam reminder and an advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers claiming relief for constipation and liver troubles from Servant Harker Drug Co.
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DeWitt’s
Servant-Harker Drug Co
J A Davis Visits Sedalia From Houstonia
Hardware merchant J A Davis of Houstonia spent Tuesday in Sedalia meeting customers and inspecting local shops for potential trade and supply opportunities.
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J. A. Davis
Houstonia
Sedalia
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
Advertises Cascarets candy cathartic as a cure for constipation. Claims money-back warranty if it fails. Mentions price 10c and 25e and pharmacist refund policy.
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C.C C
Real Estate Transfer In Sedalia Area
Bailey and Smith traded S A Nelsons house at 1419 East Seventh Street to Frank Conkle in exchange for 40 acres located four miles south of Sedalia.
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S. A. Nelson
East Seventh Street
Frank Conkle
Sedalia
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Boosts Pierson Drug Sales
Manager Martin reports a strong run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the Pierson drug store with five bottles sold to many customers. The medicine eases coughs and throat discomfort quickly during la grippe season and satisfies buyers. Sold by Servant-Harker Drug Co., J. L. Kautzman, Otis W. Smith.
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Council promises reveal on liquor licenses in Sedalia
Revelation is promised at the next council meeting and eight more government liquor licenses in Sedalia are said to exceed city licenses, with a proposed probe planned. Walker's Tonic is advertised as revitalizing the brain and nervous system. Rev. J. J. F. Lyon aids Rev. Dorsey in a Morgan Street Baptist church revival this week.
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Walker
J. J. F. Lyon
Dorsey
Morgan Street
Ohio Street
Sedalia Democrat
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Kansas City
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Salem Man
Lewis Dennis of Salem Indiana declares Kodol Dyspepsia Cure benefited him more than any other remedy. It digests what you eat and is said to cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles through digestion. Servant Harker Drug Co.
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Lewis Dennis
Salem
Ind
Servant Harker Drug Co
Recovery of City Schools Music Director Leads Lesson
Miss Alice Hawley, musical director of the city schools, has recovered from illness and gave a music lesson at the high school Tuesday morning.
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Alice Hawley
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey and Anti Pain Remedy Ad
An old styled advertisement extols Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a soothing cure for croup and cronchial affections. It also claims Dr Bell’s Anti-Pain relieves muscular and inflammatory rheumatism and touts it as the world’s greatest pain killer.
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Dr. Bell
Croup
New Madrid County Votes Down Courthouse Bond Proposal
Voters in New Madrid County defeated a bond measure to fund a new courthouse. the outcome ends the proposal and leaves courthouse needs unresolved. Local officials had pitched the plan to finance construction through bonds.
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New Madrid County
United States December Trade Figures Released
The monthly statement shows December imports at 71 million with 31 million duty free and exports at 123 million. For the year, 12 months of imports total about 800 million with 352 million duty free while exports reached 1.275 billion.
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Washington
United States
Gasoline Schooner Anasta Blown Up. Six Perish
A Mexican traveler reported from Ensenada that the gasoline schooner Anasta exploded in Magdalena bay, with six people aboard perishing. The dispatch notes other events including a poultry show opening in Kansas City and political moves in the Iowa legislature.
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