Arson Chief Admits $2000 for State Testimony
Chicago December report shows Ben Fink the arson ring star witness disclosed he received two thousand dollars in cash and perks for testifying to the state in exchange for immunity from prosecutions in Indiana and Illinois. The payments were arranged through the Cook County State's Attorney office with insurance interests funding the payoff. Fink described the deal and testified about fires and insurance recoveries tied to the case.
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Ben Fink
Tate
Indiana
Tlinois
Frank Hnston
Fink
Maclayne
Chicago
Cook County
Brentano
Plaza
Harold A. Finder
Chemical
Finder
Moe Rosenberg
Jacob Machelinsky
Beame
I. Felsenthal Company
South
Morgan Street
Johnston
R. E. Cantwell
Mechelinsky
Rosenberg
Joseph Clake
Nathan Sofra
Fox
Spira
Clarke
D. J. Schuyler, Jr
State’s Attorney's
Schuyler
Ce Companies
Schuy
Priest Pranaitis rewarded for Baris trial evidence
In St Petersburg on December 8, Father Pranaitis, the Prussian Orthodox priest and sole clerical witness for the government at the Bellis trial, is appointed bishop of Kono in Lithuania, a reward for his services. The Russian government had secured his testimony to accuse Jewish Christians, prompting wide public indignation. His remarks show weariness with the situation.
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ST. Petersburg
Pranaitis
Kono
Lithuania
Eufor
Greek Wife Enrolls in Public School to Learn English
Mrs. Theone Kistas, 22, recently arrived from Greece with her husband, attends Washington school daily in the A2 grade and also goes to night school to adapt to American life. Known as the "little mother of the Washington school," she hones reading and writing skills while supporting crocheting for private families.
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Minneapolis
Washington School
Theone Kistas
Sixth Street
Greece
Kistas
Miss Grace
B. Baldwin
Chamberlain's Tablets Sleep Aid Advert
The ad claims insomnia is mainly caused by stomach disorders and constipation. Chamberlain's Tablets are said to correct these issues and help sleep. Sold by Van Antwerk Drug Corporation.
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van Antwerk Drug Corporation
Financial News Gathering Methods in Chicago Expanse
The Chicago Examiner business editor explains how financial news is gathered and presented. Reporters in London Paris Berlin and New York feed cables and local correspondents analyze statements from bankers and managers to deliver news and valued information. Mutual trust and ethical sourcing underpin the system.
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Chicago
Chicago Examiner
Bond Men’s Club
Tts
le Street
Throgmorton London
Rue-Vivienne
Parte
Burg Strasse
Berlin
Europe
Corporation
London
Paris
New York
Girl Coaxed Him Into Marriage In Mississippi Suit
Edward Cox a 16 year old of Vicksburg files for annulment of his marriage to Helen Howell a New Orleans girl. He says she enticed him to marry, eloped to Gretna for the ceremony and left after an hour. Cox claims he was too young and unable to enter a valid marriage and seeks annulment.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Edward Cox
New Orleans
Cox
Helen Howell
Gretna
Mary Black
Guardian
Bilox
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromquinine
An advertisement touts a patent remedy for colds promising one day cure with Laxative Brom Quin ine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. EB W Grove signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
Stockholders Merger to Block Legislation
Herbert A. Scheftel of J Bache & Co proposed at a chamber of commerce meeting that a five member committee be formed to organize stockholders of railroad and industrial firms for self protection against hostile legislation and political pressure. He noted millions of stockholders lack leadership and that much stock is held by small investors harmed by new laws.
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New York
Herbert A. Scheftel
J. 8. Bache & Co
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Cotton Merchant Plans Christmas at Home in Philadelphia
London dispatch reports a prominent cotton merchant, John MGR den, sailing today on the tania for Christmas in Philadelphia. He declined details but hinted at a hopeful outlook and planned to lend his collection of games and pictures to the Pan Pacific exposition. A separate note mentions militia inducements amid festive parade plans.
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London
Des
John
Mgrden
Philadelphia
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Maud Evans
Little Rock
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McCall
United States Court
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Poley
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