Seven Indictments Issued in Missouri Bribery Case
Cole county grand jury returns four indictments in a bribery probe tied to alum legislation. One targets a St. Louis senator, two others sit outside St. Louis, and another involves a Jefferson City resident. Bond set at five thousand dollars for Senator Buell Matthews as he proclaims innocence. Lieut. Gov. Lee in Chicago expects to return to St. Louis late this week. Senator Frank Farris remains at large.
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Jefferson City
Cole County
St. Louis
Hazell
Morgan County
Crow
Page
Hicker
Buell Matthews
St. Louis County
Matthews
Robert E. Lee
Lieut
Tee
Chicago
Lee
Frank Farris
Steelville
West Virginia Cruiser Launch Draws 30000 In Virginia
The armored cruiser West Virginia was launched at Ft. Monroe on April 20 in front of more than 30,000 spectators. Mrs. Katherine V. White christened the vessel as West Virginia leads six cruisers authorized by Congress. Colorado and Maryland sister ships near launch and completion.
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Ft. Monroe
West Virginia
Katherine V. White
Gov. White
Cramps
Philadelphia
Maryland
The Pretender's Threat to Melilla
A Madrid dispatch reports without confirmation that the Moroccan throne claimant sent a message to Melilla's governor warning of an attack if Frajana refugees stay inside Spanish lines. Melilla lies on Morocco's north coast and is a Spanish convict settlement.
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Madrid
the Herald
Melilla
Frajana
Morocco
Spain
Pueblo Shooting Victims Homer Haycock and Wife Found Dead
In Pueblo Colorado on April 20 Homer Haycock a former Denver special policeman and his wife Eva were found dead in a lodging house both shot in the head with a revolver near Eva’s hand. Local police are investigating the double tragedy.
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Pueblo, Col
Homer Haycock
Denver
Eva
Secretary Wilson and son visit Clarksville tobacco dealer
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson and his son Joseph arrived Saturday night in Clarksville Tennessee. On Sunday they were entertained by J B Luckett a leading tobacco dealer in the city as part of their visit and duties in the region.
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Clarksville
Tenn
James Wilson
Joseph
J.B. Luckett
Man in Richmond Shoots Self After License Attempt
An unknown white man about 35 years old in Richmond attempts to obtain a marriage license at Murphy's hotel and then shoots himself through the left ear, dying at the scene.
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Richmond
Murphy's Hotel
Kansas City Woman Dies After Fall From Rooming House
Kansas City police report Mrs. Esther Paddock was killed Sunday when she fell from the third story of a rooming house. They suspect she was pushed from the window and have arrested her husband in connection with the death.
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Kansas City
Esther Paddock
Two Supposed Robbers In Rural Illinois Shootout
In Edwardsville area on Sunday a farmer posse pursued two alleged burglars after they robbed two rural houses. Frank Charles of Mobile was likely fatally shot. his partner fled three miles after a brief exchange of gunfire with Constable L J Lawrence and farmer Glass, who fired the decisive shotgun blast.
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St. Louis
Edwardsville
Ill
Frank Charles
Mobile
Ala
L. J. Lawrence
Farmer Glass
Constable Lawrence
Divorce Threatens Family, Bishop Warns in Sermon
Washington April 20 Bishop Satterlee of the Episcopal church denounces divorce as the era’s great evil and warns loss of home and family unity will degrade women and the race within 50 years. He cites Jews as preserving home better than Christians.
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Washington
Satterlee
Episcopal Church
Labor union plan to invade Indiana with 100 organizers
The Chicago Federation of Labor adopted a resolution to have 100 organizers sent into Indiana with $100,000 to build a bulwark of rebuke around D. M. Parry, president of the National Manufacturers' Association. The move follows Parry's address to the National Manufacturers' Association in New Orleans.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Indiana
D. M. Parry
National Manufacturers’ Association
Parry
New Orleans
Bakersfield Shootout Kills Deputy Sheriff McKinney
In Bakersfield California on Sunday James McKinney an outlaw was killed after a siege in a Chinese joss house Deputy Sheriff Tibbets and Constable Packard were fatally wounded Will Tibbitts died of his wounds Burns the house was set afire at 4 50 pm and the gunman was smoked out and jailed Hal Hulse surrendered and was jailed as another accomplice remained inside awaiting surrender before fire forced exit.
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Bakersfield
Cal
James McKinney
Tibbets
Packard
Kelly
Kern
Collins
Tulare
Leavin
Arizona
Will
Burt Tibbitts
Gus Tower
McKinney
Will Tibbitts
Hal Hulse
Hulse
Castro's Troops Clash in Venezuela Reported Rout near Coro
Dispatches from Willemstad claim government forces were routed near Coro by Beira's revolutionaries who reportedly occupy La Vela de Coro. The Merida carried the former employer of the Venezuelan government, and the rebels say Maracaibo remains untaken with Caracas near Caracas. President Castro allegedly lacks troops.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
Coro
Beira
la Vela de Coro
Merida
Maracaibo
Caracas
Castro
Rio Chico
Longest sentence read by pupil shocks schoolroom
A schoolmaster asks pupils for the longest sentence they have read. After a brief pause a boy named Tommy responds with a remark about life that leaves the class silent, noted by the New York Tribune.
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Leeson
Tommy
N. Y. Tribune
What do you take me for a cheese
A humorous exchange from a Baltimore American item describes physicians treating a man believed to have appendicitis. The patient, weak and strapped to a cot, quips asking what the doctors think he is, prompting a brief debate about delaying surgery until he strengthens.
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Baltimore
Wait and See Cure Claims Kidney Pills Enduring
Warren's Corners New York April 20 A B Smith details years of unsuccessful treatment before taking Dodd's Kidney Pills He suffered intense kidney pain backache and irregular urination After four days pain worsened then by day five he improved and fully recovered Months later he remains well and asserts the cure is permanent and genuine
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Warren’s Corners
N. Y
A. B. Smith
Dodd
Cornerstone Laid at Mississippi A and M College
Starkville April 18 1920 cornerstone laid for new 40000 dollar science hall at the Agricultural and Mechanical college. Hon ture gave a masterful patriotic speech to a large audience while Secretary Wilson was introduced by Congressman Candler whose tribute to the flag drew strong applause.
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Starkville
Miss
Mississippi
Agricultural and Mechanical College
James Wilson
Wilson
Congressman Candler
Busy Baltimore Butcher Chases Steep Beef Prices
A cheerful customer asks for beefsteak and the butcher replies that the main obstacle is price. The exchange captures a brisk, humorous moment from Baltimore News reflecting market conditions and retail humor.
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Frank Butcher
Baltimore News
Allen's Foot-Ease Cure for sore feet offers trial pack
Allen's Foot-Ease described as a cure for hot sweaty feet calluses and swollen aching feet. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a free trial package. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, N.Y
Two men charged in Jennie Hickey murder case in Douglas Park
Chicago police arrested Richard B. Finn and Martin L. Marooney for complicity in the 1898 Jennie Hickey murder in Douglas monument park. Both held without bail. Marooney alleges he witnessed Finn strike Hickey and drag her toward the lake. Finn denies knowledge. Hickey was 14 when her body was found in Lake Michigan.
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Chicago
Jennie Hickey
Douglas Monument Park
Richard B. Finn
Martin L. Marooney
Finn
Marooney
Hickey
Lake Michigan
Thirty-fifth Street
Parrot Quips Back in Witty Chicago Tribune Exchange
A humorous back and forth between a visitor and a parrot in the Chicago Tribune prompts a playful exchange as Polly the parrot resists a cracker request with a sharp retort. The light moment captures a city paper's humorous side.
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Chicago Tribune
Advertising Snippets and Quotations in Old Newsprint
A collage of 1900 era ad lines and brief quotes includes Laxative Bromo Quinine price fifty cents, cures for coughs and colds, fashion stoves with no smoke, and medical claims. Varied maxims from J F Boyer and others appear alongside tips on dye colors and philosophical snippets.
Captured British Sailors in Yucatan After Piracy
Seven British sailors who deserted the Amphion and pursued piracy are reported captured by Maya Indians in Southern Yucatan. They fled Belize in fear of execution and their probable fate remains uncertain amid widespread speculation.
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Mexico City
Yucatan
Belize
British Honduras
Shooting after Bay City dance leaves woman dead
Bay City Michigan April 20 a shooting scrape at Amerith Bay county after a dance ends in the death of 21 year old Mrs Marshall Hodge wife of a coal miner Leon ard Roth constable is shot in the foot and two other men are grazed Frank Bardwell brother in law and Hodge are under arrest
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Bay City
Mich
Amerith
Bay County
Marshall Hodge
Leonard Roth
Hodge
Frank Bardwell
Revered Rev. How ard Smith Dies Suddenly at 838 Years
Philadelphia reports the sudden death of Rev. Howard Smith aged 838, dean of the Reformed Episcopal seminary and professor of dogmatic theology. Born in Kaskasia Illinois, he studied in Virginia and served churches in Knoxville Tennessee Washington Heights New York Newark New Jersey and Brooklyn.
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Philadelphia
Howard Smith
Reformed Episcopal Seminary
Triple Drowning After Rowboat Capsize Near Kalkaska
A Kalamazoo County incident reports a rowboat capsized on a small lake six miles east of Kalkaska Michigan. John Victor, his wife, and Maggie Fuetz all Kentucky residents drowned while six rods from shore.
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Kalkaska
Mich
John Victor
Maggie Fuetz
Merrick Funeral Planned for Washington Post Photographer
The funeral of Harry L. Merrick the Washington Post photographer who died Saturday night will be held in Portsmouth Ohio next Wednesday. The body will be moved from Washington on Monday afternoon.
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Washington
Harry L. Merrick
Washington Post
Portsmouth
Double Drowning in North River After Quarrel
In New York on April 20 Frank J Feeley and his wife quarreled on the street. Later both bodies were recovered from the North River. Police believe the woman killed herself and the husband drowned attempting to rescue her.
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New York
Frank J. Feeley
North River
Arkansas Monitor Arrives at Cairn Illinois Bridge Passage
The United States monitor Arkansas arrived from Mound City and lies above the Illinois Central railroad bridge. A portion of the stack must be cut away to permit the vessel to pass under the bridge.
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Cairn
United States Monitor
Arkansas
Mound City
Illinois Central Railroad
Civil Service Commissioner Foulke Contemplates Resignation
Washington on April 20 reports Civil Service Commissioner William D Foulke weighing a possible resignation while no final decision is expected until the president returns.
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Washington
Civil Service
William D. Foulke
Commission
Greeks Rioters Shot After Easter Sunday Disturbance
In Chicago on Easter Sunday a Greek crowd rioted after one member was arrested for disturbance near the Greek Catholic church on Johnson Street. Police officers shot three leaders of the attack. bystander Henry Op peneheimer assisted. All three wounded men were arrested and not seriously hurt.
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Chicago
Cohen
Henry Oppeneheimer
Johnson Street
Painters Strike Near Pittsburg Reaches Settlement
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on April 20 the two month old painters and decorators strike ended in a practical compromise at a mass meeting of the brotherhood. The settlement brings an end to the industrial action in the Pittsburg district.
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Pittsburg
Telephone Strike Ended in Butte settles two day outage
Butte Montana April 20 the Rocky Mountain Telephone Co workers strike ended Sunday restoring telephone service after a two day interruption all the girls will be recalled to work and service resumes.
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Butte, Mont
Rocky Mountain Telephone Co
Textile strike enters fourth week with no mill reopen
Lowell Massachusetts April 20 the fourth week of the textile operatives strike began with no plans to reopen mills during the week. Peace appears distant as talks have stalled and no new settlement is in sight.
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Lowell
Mass
Mexico City orders burning of lazaretto at Mazatlan
Mazatlan April 20 The board of health in Mexico City ordered the lazaretto to be burned. Authorities plan a permanent lazaretto on Belvidere island as a likely replacement.
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Mazatlan
Mex
Board of Health
City of Mexico
Belvidere Island
Indemnity Bonds Debate and Fez Morro
The Times Shanghai dispatch reports Yuan Shih Kai urges prompt signing of American indemnity bonds warning that failure could invite aggression on Chinese territory. In Tangier the pretender's forces move from Taza toward Fez as the Sultan seeks recruits from Kabyle tribes. about three thousand Moors flee to Melilla seeking refuge.
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London
Times
Shanghai
Yuan Shih Kai
Pe Chi Li
Tangier
Taza
Fez
Melilla
Sheridan House Sells for Fifty Five Thousand Dollars
Washington April 18 The house of the late Gen Philip H Sheridan in Washington presented to him by admirers nationwide has been sold by Mrs Sheridan for 55000 dollars.
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Washington
Philip H. Sheridan
Lieutenant Howard Dies by Suicide at Sanitarium
Lieutenant Thomas F. Howard United States Army West Point graduate drew a razor across his throat at the Missouri Baptist sanitarium on Friday. He was found dead by an attendant after a period of illness.
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St. Louis
Thomas F. Howard
United States Army
West Point
Missouri Baptist Sanitarium
Dr James Gartrell Hanged in Missouri Murder Case
Butler Missouri April 18 Dr James I Gartrell aged 68 was hanged Friday for the murder of D B Donegan Gartrell who was Donegan's partner used an ax to crush the skull of his victim in the fatal act
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James L. Gartrell
Butler
James I. Gartrell
D. B. Donegan
Gartrell
Donegan
Dyspepsia of Women Treated by Lydia E Pinkham
Guthrie Oklahoma resident Mrs E B Bradshaw reports cure of severe dyspepsia through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Pinkham claims a female organ causes this indigestion and that the tonic also stabilizes the uterus. Thousands of testimonials support its effectiveness and free advice is offered from Lynn Massachusetts.
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E. B. Bradshaw
Guthrie
Okla
Lydia E. Pinkham
Quotations on character and humility from Uncle Eben and Boardman
Uncle Eben dismisses boasting about imagined winnings, calling it no different from bragging about a meal not eaten. A Boardman maxim follows: every man shapes his own character, underscoring self-made virtue over empty boasts.
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Boardman
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised By Satisfied Users
Sloganeered testimonials claim rapid relief from back pain urine issues and swelling. Readers from Satem Mass to Rose Guen Pa praise Doan's Kidney Pills for curing lame backs frequent urination and nocturnal awakenings after trial samples and purchases from local druggists.
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Dean
Satem
Mass
Doan
W. A. Cleveland
GaLe EssBurg
Ill
Emer Warfel
Rose Guen
Jooseph Lepperal
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Missouri
Gov. Lee
Fort Monroe, Va
Howson
J. F. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Ind
Detroit Free Press
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta,Ga
Chicago Daily News
Putnam
Chicago Journal
Shelley
The
Cairo
Foulke
the Pretender
Gen. Sheridan
Rootbeer
Charles E. Hires
National Novelty Mfg. CO
Chamber of Commerce
Rochester, N. Y
Eben
Washington Star
California
Union Pacific & North
Western Line
Hare
Californa
Oregon
Unson Pacific
North-Western Line
Isaac W. Stephens
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Dean’s Kidney
Alabastine Company
Water St
Grand Rapids
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