Whisky finally got him
Marion Indiana June 27 John Horton who died in the insane ward of the county infirmary is said to have a history likely leading to his death from alcohol use Horton left Virginia after trouble there and wandered back to the state after a conflict with officers Horton vowed never to drink again but began drinking on April 30 and after thirty five days of abstinence he became insane and died in a padded cell two days later
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Marion
Ind
John Horton
Indiana
Alleghany County
Virginia
Lisbon Overman
Overman
Horton
Fighting Parson in Downpour with Parishioner
In Jefferson ten miles from Pittsburg the Rev. S P Montgomery clashed with Henry Snee, Heath sympathizer. Montgomery, already out on $500 bond for whipping Elder Edmond P Heath, knocked Snee down twice before being floored himself. Separated, Montgomery washed the blood and continued the feud, then returned home to sermonize on piety. He refused to sue, saying he could handle himself.
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Pittsburg
Jefferson Township
S. P. Montgomery
Jefferson United Presbyterian Church
Edmond P. Heath
Henry Snee
Heath
Mr. Montgomery
Snee
Hoffman and Bro promote Mother Grays Sweet Powders
Charles Hoffman and Brother advertise a powder for children sold at druggists for 25 cents with a free sample by mail. The product is associated with Mother Gray a nurse at a Children's Home in New York and claims to cure feverishness headache summer bowel and teething disorders and to destroy worms. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY for sample requests.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Chicago Woman Fatally Endures Warships Then Kills Children
A Chicago woman reportedly unable to endure the stresses of wartime life killed her children and then herself. The tragedy highlights a family in distress amid wartime fears and social strain. Local authorities investigated the incident and filed no further public details.
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Chicago
Tragic Chicago case ends in mother kills children and self
Mrs. Anna Kelidzick, facing eviction for unpaid rent, killed her three children Bruno Herman and Walter ages 7 5 and 2 and then took her own life with illuminated gas in their home at 105 North Roby street. The children's bodies were found in bed and the mother on the kitchen floor as authorities investigated Saturday night. The husband had been in an insane asylum after his unemployment and severe worry.
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Chicago
Ill
Anna Kelidzick
Germany
North Roby Street
Kelsdzick
Royal Muskoka Hotel Promoted in Muskoka Lakes Resort
The advertisement positions the Royal Muskoka Hotel at the center of the Muskoka Lakes resort area with easy access from U S and Canada. It notes Grand Trunk Illinois Central connections via Toronto and a new car route between St Louis and Montreal. Effective June 1, special low round trip fares are offered from the Southwest with contact details for further information.
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Royal Muskoka Hotel
America
Muskoka Lakes
United States
Canada
Toronto
Muskoka Wharf
Grand Trunk-Illinois Central
St. Louis
Montreal
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
George W. Vaux
T. A
Quoted kisses at 20 cents fuel slander suit
Mamie Rosenfeld 18 accused of selling kisses at 20 cents each. Harry Rosenberg recipient, claiming no explanation for price. Rosenberg and Krassner involved. Rosenberg jailed for assault but released as a spat. Rosenfeld seeks 190 dollars in damages. Rosenberg declines repayment.
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Mamie Rosenfeld
Boston Globe
Harry Rosenberg
Rosenberg Bros
New Britain
Joseph Krassner
Krassner
Miss Rosenfeld
Joseph Rosenberg
Harry
Krasner
Rosenberg
Cooper
Lightning Prank Strikes Colorado House
A bolt of lightning struck John L. Hoffman’s home two miles from the city, ripping holes through walls and a dresser. The bolt traveled 200 feet from the house and along a clothes line before entering the ground, with no one inside the house at the time.
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John L. Hoffman
Fort Collins
Texans Arrive in Territory in Quest for Hidden Treasure
Two Texans reach the remote territory seeking a buried treasure. They face unfamiliar terrain and potential dangers while pursuing a legendary cache.
Treasure Buried by Mexican Leaves Family Hopeful
James and Charles Davis of Texas claim a Mexican hid over fifty thousand dollars in gold fifteen miles east of South McAlester. A map given before death to their father allegedly points to the buried treasure, but fever and age prevented earlier search. They arrived to pursue the location as local residents watch for proof.
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James
Charles Davis
Texas
Bock beer sign confounds visitor at Pennsylvania HQ
Visitors at Chicago convention spot Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania with a billy goat beard. A drunken man at the Pennsylvania headquarters asks why a Bock beer sign is on the door, mistaking the entrance for a saloon.
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Governor Pennypacker
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Sedalia Court Tribe Meets June 27 at K P Hall
The Sedalia Court Tribe of Ben Hur No 39 will convene Monday night June 27 at K P hall No 52 at 8 o clock. Full attendance is requested. Joseph Paradis, Scribe.
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Sedalia Court
Tribe of
Allen's Foot Ease Advertisement Claim
Proven powder relieves tired aching feet and sweating. Makes new or tight shoes easy. Trial package free. Address A S Olmsted LeRoy NY. Accept no substitute.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
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