Poison liquor cases flood hospital wards in 1921
New York dispatch reports 842 patients admitted to Kings County Hospital with alcoholic poisoning in 1921 from bootleg liquor. Dr. Mortimer D. Jones cites deadly bootleg methods as the main cause, with only one case from wood alcohol and none from home brew. The piece also notes a remark by W. L. George about “65 types of women.”
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International News
New York
Brooklyn
Kings County Hospital
Mortimer D. Jones
Jones
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
An Los Angeles reader testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her illness after years of sickness and doctor visits. She praises its help for herself and others including a sister and urges others to try the remedy as a “friend indeed.”
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Los Angeles
Calif
Lydia E.pink
Ysham
Lydia EH
Pinkham
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Lydia EB
Pinkbain
George Hanper
Byram
California
Lydia
Famous jockey now a victim of drug habit
Detroit report details Char lie Brandt once famed jockey now in police custody amid drug use to control weight. He allegedly sold sweat ers and silk stockings while his wife, previously jailed for theft, is his spouse. His career declined after rule infringements at New Orleans and a wartime weight struggle.
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International Newash Detroit
As & Rocked
Charlie’ Brandt
House of Correction
Brandt
New Orleans
Indians Prove Printing Skill At Haskell Institute
At Haskell Institute near Lawrence Kansas twenty six Indian students study a four year printing course in a modern shop with full equipment. The Indian Leader weekly is produced on site and once a month appears as a magazine with colored cover highlighting native achievements in printing.
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Leader
State Court Upholds Whiskey Tax Rights in Warehouses
Decisions handed down by the Court of Appeals uphold the state's right to tax whiskey stored in warehouses. The State Tax Commission valued 72,811 barrels at $20 each totaling $1,456,220. Of these, 49,066 barrels are stored in Baltimore, valued at $981,120. Taxes at 85 cents on the total and $2.97 on the Baltimore portion amount to $5,096 and $29,189 respectively. The ruling requires payment, with a potential appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Court of Appeals
State Tax Commission
Baltimore
Boyd
Supreme Court of the United States
Suit Against Minister Ends With $300 Verdict
The jury in George B. Smith versus Rev. W. A. Wilt pastor of the United Brethren Church awarded $300 in damages for slander. The trial drew attention after two days in Repys er, W. Va. The suit grew from information Wilt allegedly gave Officer W. R. Taylor about a box Smith carried from Cumberland on October 26, 1922. Only preserved fruit was found and Smith was released.
Child Injured by Shock in Snow Storm
Strasburg Virginia January 14 Dwight Eberly son of the late D L and Mrs Eberly suffered severe electric shock and burns while attempting to switch on a light during a heavy snowstorm. Crossed wires kept him from releasing the switch until exhausted.
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Strasburg
Dwight Eberly
D. L. Eberly
Attie
Waynesboro
Alicn Thompson
Elizabeth Henry
Belief Barker Faces Possible Final Court Action
John Barker, a 40 year old Pearre farmhand, was found guilty by a Morgan County jury with mercy in Berkeley Springs for alleged assault on an 11 year old girl. His attorneys moved for a retrial before Judge J M Woods, with no decision yet. Barker collapsed emotionally upon verdict and remains under constant watch in jail.
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John Barker
Pearre
Mary Galliher
Rudolph Galliher Barker
Berkeley Springs
Barker
Morgan County
J. M. Woods
North to give teaching demonstrations to local high schools
Samuel M. North state high school inspector will demonstrate teaching methods to local high school faculties on February 16 and April 6, as announced by the Board of Education office.
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Samuel M. North
Board of Education
Quail Import Boost Aims to Restock Maryland Coveys
Quail from Mexico will boost Maryland coveys with an import permit granted by Mexican authorities. Brata Game Warden Le Compte received word via Frank Kent and W A Learn that 10 000 Bob White quail have been approved for export to Maryland, the largest shipment on record. Mexico remains the only viable source as other states restrict exports. Last year 30 loop quail were shipped from Mexico and Maryland received 10 650 while Pennsylvania and Missouri shared the remainder.
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Maryland
Mexico
Brata
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Woods Charged With Missing Funds At Local Company
A report states that Oech B Woods, employed by Bitol Saley Company, allegedly collected 20 and did not remit it. He was later arrested on another charge after reporting a robbery of a large sum of money and unspecified time.
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ERS Bicmos
Bitol Saley Company
Jikoneoats Oech
B. Woods
Woods
Theft Reported of Coat and Clothing at Residence
Samuel Moore of 69 West Franklin reports a theft from his room between 8 and 9 oclock Thursday morning. Items taken include an overcoat suit and other articles. No further details available in the readable text.
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Samuel Moore
Franklin Street
Kidney Pills Claim Fast Relief From Aches
Mrs Gee of Morgan Vermont says kidney pills relieved headaches and body aches caused by weak kidneys. The advertisement asserts Foley Kidney Pills heal and strengthen kidneys and bladder, aid blood filtration and expel impurities, with bold claims of prompt action.
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Mra. Gee
Morgan
Farrfield
Foley
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