County Must Pay Smallpox Treatment Claim
The Michigan Supreme Court modified and affirmed Judge Smith's mandamus order, forcing Shiawassee county supervisors to consider Health Officer Cowles of Durand's smallpox treatment claim. It disallowed most of the $320, the larger portion previously approved by the village council, leaving $157 allowed for services, tied to the illness case rather than county liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancing
Mich
Smith
Owosso
Shiawassee
Cowles
Durand
Man Drowns After Walking Into River At Wheeling
Charles Arnett son of Colonel Arnett a well known state lawyer walked into the river yesterday and refused help from onlookers. He was temporarily deranged and drowned despite efforts from many on the riverbank.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Charles Arnett
Colonel Arnett
Alma citizen praises kidney remedy in local notice
Public statement from Alma resident Mrs. Atos Todhie of Grant Street recounts recovery from recurring kidney pain after using Doane Kidney Ville. The note urges readers to buy from local dealers Wyte So vente Poster Milburn Co Huttaly with sub agents for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Kobe
Atos Todhie
Grant Street
Biving & Windies
Doay
Wyte, Sovente
Poster Milburn Co
Huttaly
N. W
United States
Deans
Rescue for ailing women spurs Pierce remedies drive
A plea for aid to shipwrecked mothers and the sick highlights Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York and his Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. Letters from Mrs Ida De Ford and Mrs R M Clutes praise cures from long illness to childbirth. The ad urges women to seek Dr Pierce’s guidance and to refuse substitutes, citing the Medical Adviser and other works.
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Wainet
Uscir
R. V. Pierce
Huffilo
Dr. Pierce
Invalides’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
de. Perce
Pierce
Lifeboat
Distremet Mariner
Sr. Pierce
Mia
Ida M. de Ford
Latona, Holbard Co
Minn
Pune
Sinki ‘le
Wiots
Alicia
Doctor Pierce
Mrs. de Ford
R. M. Clutes
Williams Street
Omaha
Nebr
Bins
Mierce
Ballas
N.Y
Re V. Pherce
Bullalen N. Me
Frenzied Fiskdale mother kills four children and self
In Fiskdale Sturbridge Massachusetts a mother identified as Mrs Peter Burke crushed her four children with an ax, placed them in a closet, set fire and then killed herself by cutting her throat. Neighbors saw a window exit and discovered the charred scene after smoke alerted passersby. The tragedy follows claims of prior mental derangement and shocked relatives.
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Sturbridge
Masa
Latte
Fiskdale
Peter Burke
Lilla
William
Louis
May
Rose
Mra Burke
Rebels in Possession in San Domingo Struggle
San Domingo reports revolutionists fully control the city, with the cable office and government land lines seized. Foreign Minister Sanchez seeks refuge in the U S consulate as fighting continues and key leaders are killed. General Wes Gil takes command of the revolutionary forces while government troops outside prepare to attack. Washington says no warship to San Domingo for now. Atlanta under orders to Pensacola if American interests are threatened.
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San Domingo
U. S
Wes Gil
Washington
Atlanta
Pensacolla Monte Cristo
Cape Haitien
Eskimo Distress Triggers War Department Aid Plan
Urgent appeals to the war department seek relief for destitute Eskimo and Indian residents of northern Alaska driven to hardship by strict fur bearing animal laws. Authority questions linger but Judge Advocate General Davis advises investigation and possible emergency rations distribution by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Alaska
Davis
Department C
James J Mahler Dies Largest Chicago Man at 450 Pounds
James J Mahler, reputedly the largest man in Chicago and perhaps the nation, has died. At 6 foot 10 inches and 450 pounds he led a medical firm and descended from a German noble family. His size prevented him from using elevated or central trains, restricting him to surface cars with double sliding doors for entry.
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Chicago
James J. Mahler
United States
Mahler
Japanese and Mexicans in Fight at Oxnard
In Oxnard California on March 24 two hundred shots were fired in a labor clash between Japanese and Mexican workers tied to the beet sugar industry. Perfecto Ogas and L Vasquez are fatally wounded. two Japanese and another Mexican wounded. about 600 Japanese and 400 Mexicans in the area near tension over a union wagon dispute.
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Oxnard
Cal
Union
Laborera
Perfecto Ogas
L. Vasquez
Car Topples on Crew in Cleveland Yard Tragedy
Conductor Frank Russel and Brakeman L G Grall of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad were killed when a freight car toppled in the Newburgh yards. Several cars derailed and dynamite explosions injured others. In Owosso Michigan Ernest Olney sustained a severe facial injury from blasting rock near Elsie.
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Cleveland, O
Frank Russel
L. G. Grall
F& Cleveland & Pittsburg
Newburgh
Owosso
Mich
Ernest Olney
Elsie
Olney
Students Riot in St Petersburg Arrests After March 3 Clash
Dispatches from Tomek Wertiberia describe a violent student protest in St Petersburg on March 3. About 70 students at a slander court incident faced police, then 3000 joined in shouting Down with the autocracy. Police beat rioters. 76 were detained. March 5 demonstrations grew with 500 sympathizers. authorities were restrained. Further updates unavailable.
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Siberia
St. Petersburg
Tomek
Tose
Prince Viaremeky
Delwig
Flood Dangers Seen Passing Along Mississippi Levees
Memphis reports the Mississippi River at 30.5 feet and falling, signaling flood danger near Memphis abating. Wind unsettled southern levees in Mississippi Louisiana and Arkansas though levee heights remain just over flood level. rain this morning was light.
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Memphis
Tenarch
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Secretly Married in Roochville Md
Washington March 24 announcement was made of the secret marriage in Roochville Maryland on March 16 of Ernest N Coolidge of Washington and Miss Jean M Thurston daughter of former United States Senator Thurston of Nebraska. The bride’s father says the couple had been engaged for some time with the entire approval of their families.
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Washington
Roochville
Ernest N. Coolidge
Jean M. Thurton
United States
Thurston
Nebraska
Misa Thurston
Robbery Strikes Marguerita Sylva Opera Treasurer
Milwaukee March 24 Treasurer Harry E. Nirdlinger of the Margerita Sylva Opera company was robbed of cash and notes totaling about 3000. The money was taken from beneath his pillow while he slept and a company member who shared his room with Nirdlinger is missing and suspected. Police say he was drugged during the incident.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Harry E. Nirdlinger
Marguerita Sylva Opera Company
Mether
Nirchinger
Jury For Ascher Case In Detroit Recorder Court
A jury was drawn Monday afternoon to try Edward Ascher for the murder of Valmore Nichols. The case was delayed and resumed this morning in Detroit Recorder's Court.
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Ascher
Detroit
Mich
Edward Ascher
Valmore
Nichols
Recorder's Court
Local businessman commits suicide in Ubly hotel
Bad Axe Michigan March 24 Joseph Busehkoshi proprietor of the Kinde roller rtmijis at Kinde committed suicide Monday morning at the Greyeret hi hotel in Ubly by taking corrosive sublimate.
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Mich
Joseph Busehkoshi
Kinde
Greyerethi
Ubly
Free sample offer for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
The undersigned Will offers a free sample of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach disorders, weakness or constipation. The ad promotes a new remedy available at Bivens & Roades drug store, citing cleansing and invigorating effects, with regular 25 cent pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Hivens
Pulp Case Decided Affects Michigan Imports From Canada
The United States board of classification ruled on the Quebec and Ontario pulp imports, finding Quebec duties valid while Ontario pulp shipments carry no export duty. The decision reverses a collector's assessment in the Ontario case and orders reliquidation. An appeal to the federal court is expected.
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Michigan
New York
Board of Classification of the
United States General Appraisers
A F. W. Meyers & Co
Jollingsworth, Whitney & Co
Boston
Sault Ste Marie Pulp and Paper Co
Dominion of Canada
United States
Board of Classification
Quebec
Ontario
Canada
Enilectore of
Euatome
Burlington
Marquette
Mitel
Treasury Department
Desperate Character Captured in St Catherine
A noted desperado Barney Deviin was captured in Zavenville after a robbery in Toledo’s area. Benjamin Hagaman, Toledo White Lead treasurer, pleaded guilty to embezzlement and received a lengthy prison term. Firemen found the body of Mrs. Charles Adame Ly in a North Twelfth Street dwelling after a fire. Eight Indiana coal companies were summoned for Sherman Act violations tied to price fixing during last winter’s famine.
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Barney Deviin
St. Catherine
Amlalk
Sumiton
Bark Robters
Zavenville
Henjamin Hagaman
Toledo
Ohio Penitenthiry
North Twelfth Stree
St. Louis
Charles Adame
Noor
Citody
Indiana
Chicago
Boy’s 5 Avie Ride For Life To Get Remedy
W H Drew of Leesville Indiana endured death’s avout es to reach Senior King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds 15 miles by his family’s side. The medicine gave instant relief and cured him sleep improves daily. It claims cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs colds and throat lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles ten cents and one dollar trial bottles free at Sharrar Mulholland’s drug store.
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Ini
Sr. King
W. H. Drew
Leesville
Ind
Sharrar & Mulholland
Colds and Pneumonia Warn of Hidden Dangers
A fragmented note discusses how a common cold can lead to pneumonia and serious illness. It cautions readers to treat seemingly mild symptoms with care, noting that neglect may worsen conditions and delay recovery. The piece references medical remedies and emphasizes vigilance for danger in minor illnesses.
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Laura S. Webb
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Chigand Railway
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Gadellook
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