Demurrer Sustained in Crosby Rebates Case in Kansas City
Federal Judge Smith McPherson sustains the demurrer to the Crosby indictment and discharges him for lack of proven conspiracy. Trials of George L. Thomas and L. B. Taggart proceed as jurors convict them of conspiracy to illegally grant rebates to shippers. a motion for a new trial is planned.
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Kansas City
Smith McPherson
United States District Court
George H. Crosby
Burlington Railway
Missouri Ponts
McPherson
Crosby
George L. Thomas
New York
L. B. Taggart
Thomas
Taggart
New York Trade Rally Amid Bright Spring Outlook
Bradstreet's weekly review notes cheerful spring weather fueling large retail and jobbing orders, with strong first-hand trade. Most leading industries show sustained activity, slight curtailments in fuel and iron due to strikes, and a generally optimistic crop outlook despite uneven rainfall. Fall trade lags siting crop development but remains larger than usual for the season.
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New York
Bradstreet
Double executions of two inmates in New Mexico jail yard
In Raton New Mexico two inmates were killed in a jail yard incident Friday. David Arguello a Mexican and John Medlock a Black man were accused in serious cases. Arguello allegedly fatally wounded Deputy Francisco Garcia during an arrest last October in Bowen Col. Medlock previously attacked a colored woman in Gardner New Mexico, fled to Indian Territory and later served three years in Leavenworth Federal Prison.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Standard Oil to Move Headquarters to Casey Illinois
Standard Oil Co. will abandon Lima Ohio and move to Casey Illinois to operate the pipeline system. Effective Sunday Merl M. Langan is ordered to relocate clerical staff to Casey to vacate Ohio soil and head the Illinois field operations.
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Lima
Standard Oil Co
Illinois
Merl M. Langan
Casey
Standard
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Olympic Heroes Land in New York Welcome
The White Star steamer Republic carrying American Olympic victors from Athens arrived in quarantine at 5 15 Friday morning. Hundreds of friends awaited to greet the world champions as the ship docked.
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New York
White Star
Republic
Athens
Greece
Women Find Help in Mrs Pinkham’s Confidential Advice
Thousands write to Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts and receive free confidential guidance on female illness. A Manning Iowa woman reports life saved after two years of illness and ineffective medicines, then relief from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound following her advice.
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Mrs Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
E. Pinkham
Lydia E. ‘Pinkham
Charitable Player Impresses Paderewski
A mother and daughter gain access to Paderewski as the mother applauds. The daughter seeks his opinion on her skill while the pianist humbly smiles. He notes she must be very charitable and that she lets not her left hand know what her right hand does.
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Paderewski
Cure for facial breakouts with Cuticura Soap
Maud Loggins of Sylvia Tennessee describes a year of facial and arm breakouts. After trying several doctors she used Cuticura Soap for months and was completely cured. She praises the soap as the best complexion product and a daily regimen.
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Maud Loggins
Sylvia, Tenn
Language Mix Confuses Foreigner in Chicago
A foreigner in Chicago struggles with American slang. He mispronounces phrases like all in versus all out, highlighting language quirks in a brief Tribune moment.
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Chicago Tribune
Cure for Eczema? Hunt's Cure Praised by Mrs. Howard
Mrs. Kate Howard of Little Rock Arkansas says a box of Hunt's Cure cured her eczema after years of recurring outbreaks. She reports the relief lasted for two years with no return of symptoms.
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Hunt
Kate Howard
Little Rock, Ark
Teething Syrup and Cough Remedy Ad Jumbles Voices
An ad-like jumble touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and gingival relief while mentioning a cash line and a faded proverb about laughing last. The fragmented text blends product claims with unrelated sayings.
Signals for Bridal Paris
A brisk dialogue exchange between Bride and Groom features playful zingers about attention, hats, and appearances. The man asserts domestic control while the partner protests with affectionate, teasing exchanges. Narration credits Puck for the lines.
Imperial Remedy Promises Quick Cure for Eczema
The ad claims Imperial Remedy cures eczema and other skin diseases, used for 25 years across the South. It notes availability in nearly every city and town, sold by druggists for $1.00, with a mail order offer from Imperial Medicine Co. in Houston, Texas.
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Texas
South
Imperial Remedy
Imperial Medicine Co
Houston
Courteous matrimonial note quoted in old Philadelphia press
A fragment from a Philadelphia newspaper quotes a suitor declaring intent to marry the daughter after smoothing the way with the mother. The text also includes faded testimonials about remedies from Toledo firms and a notary public stamp, reflecting era advertising and social norms.
Orchestra Admits Local Gaffes Over Pay
A Chicago Tribune snippet notes a local orchestra facing questions about pay accuracy and audience value, with a sharp aside on the disparity between expected and actual compensation. The exchange hints at public scrutiny of musician earnings and perceived worth.
Hunt's Lightning Oil Endorsed as Superior Household Remedy
A testimonial from G. E. Huntington of Bufaula Alabama proclaims Hunt's Lightning Oil the most useful and valuable household remedy for cuts burns sprains and insect bites based on his experience.
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Hunt
G. E. Huntington
Bufaula
Ala
Legal Status and Custody Ruling Mentioned in The Wasp
The Wasp notes a court order granting a six month custody period yearly for a child named pape or Ethel. It references a discussion of maternal status and guardianship in a formal legal context.
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Ethel
Pape
The
Important to Mothers Examine CASTORIA for infants and children
Important to Mothers urges careful inspection of every CASTORIA bottle for infants and children to ensure safety and proper use, emphasizing reliable remedies and health protection for young patients.
Bears the nuns Quaphrat in Use for Over 30 Years
Quaphrat named item with a long service history in use for more than three decades. The phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought appears as a brand slogan associated with the item. Local context indicates a product with enduring presence.
Easier to Do Reflects on Hard Times and Work
A quotation attributed to Uncle Eben contrasts gloomy talk with action. It notes that discussing hard times feels easier than performing the hard labor required to overcome them. The line appears in a Washington Star context.
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Eben
Washington Star
Immaculate soda fountain praised in Courier Journal remark
The Louisville Courier Journal notes extreme cleanliness at a soda fountain with ice shaved hourly, highlighting meticulous maintenance in the shop. The quoted appreciation emphasizes spotless surroundings and fresh ice as a mark of quality.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Position Filled and Praise for a Twin Father
A quirky note from a Chicago Daily News item reflects on a figure nicknamed Willie Gusher with a flirtatious line about kissing coral lips. It also jokes that despite the supposed perks of twin fatherhood the man remains ungrateful.
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Willie Gusher
Sweet Singer
Chicago
West Virginian finds relief from kidney troubles
W L Jackson of Parkersburg West Virginia describes twenty years of back pain and urinary issues. After bad weather worsened his kidney problems he used Deans Kidney Pills and reports the pain disappeared and urine flow returned. He claims an eight year cure and active life, noting the product costs 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets it.
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W. L. Jackson
Parkersburg
W. Va
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Close Quarters and Consequences in a Time of Strife
A compact collection of quips reflecting on governance crime and resilience. The verses compare congress with jail surface paradoxes on bonds and prisons while urging steady demeanor at decisive crossroads and noting how minor acts can trigger loud reactions.
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Congress
United States
Liver Purifier Praised By Oswego Reader
M. M. Tomlinson of Oswego Kas says Simmons Liver Purifier is the most valuable remedy for constipation and a disordered liver. He notes it works thoroughly without causing griping and recommends it whenever possible.
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Simmons
M. M. Tomlinson
Oswego
Kas
Circumstances Force Woman to Reject Marriage Offer
A Cleveland Leader note reports a woman rejects a marriage proposal with a terse letter and a return wire asking for payment in advance, followed by a counter reply marked collect. The item is paired with an ad promoting Hunt's Cure as a universal skin itch remedy claiming instant relief.
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Cleveland
Palm plants in hotel dining rooms prompt a quip
A light Chicago Daily News item notes palm plants common in city hotel dining rooms. The joke hinges on the waiter's reply about the most prominent palm.
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Mr. Dineout
Chicago Daily News
Concrete Definition and Civic Silence
A collage of quotes on pessimism money greed and aging notes from Chicago Tribune and Puck cartoons. It contrasts bleak definitions with a jab at a man who preaches civic virtue while neglecting his own backyard.
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Tommy
Paw
Mr. Tucker
Chicago Tribune
Somerset meeting cites cider wages custom
The Yonkers Statesman notes a Somerset gathering where despite illegality the practice of paying workers in cider persists. The report highlights social attitudes toward wage payment customs and the lingering tradition among laborers.
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Somerset
England
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Philadelphia Press
Op ToLepo
Fran J. Lee AY
J. Casnery & Co
Toledo County
Frank J. Cheney
A. ‘W. “Gleason
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Toledo
Tri ‘Bune
Wall Street
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W. L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas Strong
Donelas
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Imperial Wind Mills
Necco.& Eisemann CO
Kodaks Sureties
Houston Optical CO
Main Street
A. H. Hess & CO
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McCane
Rowson
Toman Sonreies
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