Obenchain Died of Broken Neck in Tank Scrap
Frank Obenchain of South Whitley Indiana Purdue University student died during the tank scrap at La Fayette Friday night. Dr A H MacBeth conducted a postmortem and ruled death a broken neck, in accord with findings by Dr E L Canada and three South Whitley physicians.
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Associated Press
Fort Wayne
Ind
Frank Obenchain
South Whitley
Purdue University
la Fayette
A. H. MacBeth
Obenchain
New Method for Catching Pike
West Duluth residents report abundant pike in St. Louis river and say a simple button hook can attract bites. Miss Jane Sullivan used a button hook on a shoelace to catch a nearly two pound pike, reportedly proving the tale to friends Frank H. Wade and Lyndon Lynch.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
St. Louis
Frank H. Wade
Lyndon Lynch
Miss Sullivan
Opium Smoking Outfit Captured in Gracie Street Raid
Chief F W Crenshaw and detectives Burch and Pearson raided a Gracie and Earl streets room and seized a complete opium smoking outfit and a small quantity of the drug. The owner escaped before police arrival. Investigators believe the operation had run at night and that the man may have worked on the coast previously.
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F. W. Crenshaw
Burch and Pearson
Gracie and
Earl Streets
Missing16 year old Huffie Hughes sought by police
L C Hughes of Kennedy and State streets reported to the police that his 16 year old son Huffie Hughes has been missing since Sunday afternoon after leaving home to visit Monroe Park. He is described as tall for his age with glasses, wearing dark shorts and tan shoes. A general alarm was sent to officers on patrol to locate him.
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L. C. Hughes
Kennedy
State Streets
Huffie Hughes
Young Hughes
Monroe Park
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Groves tasteless chill tonic arouses the liver drives out malaria and builds up the system. A mild appetiser and helper to er t.
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Grove
Erie
Pupils Strike Over New Syracuse School Hours
About a thousand Syracuse high school pupils were suspended after a morning strike protesting the shift to 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Girls joined the walkout as they escaped through windows, paraded downtown, and gathered at an indignation meeting. A student at the Technical High School tried to address the crowd from a building balcony but was pulled down by police. The demand is to restore the old 8:30 AM to 12:50 PM hours.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Technical High
DR PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL ADV
An advertisement touts DR PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL as a surgical dressing that relieves pain and promotes healing. Available in sizes 25c 50c and $1.00.
O Neal calls Purity Sunday observance in Alabama
Governor O Neal issues a proclamation urging Alabama clergymen officials and uplifting groups to observe Purity Sunday on November 9. The day aligns with the International Purity Congress in Minneapolis and promotes ending white slave traffic and vice.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Alabama
International Purity Congress
Minneapolis
Foreigners Rush on Closed Bank Doors in Pittsburgh Suburb
Police and detectives struggled to control angry foreigners who feared losses after the Victor Bank at McKees Rocks was closed by State Bank Examiner James A. McGlinchey. Cashier Samuel Blier had disappeared last Thursday, leaving the bank in uncertainty until records could be checked.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Victor Bank
McKees Rocks
James A. McGlinchey
Samuel Blier
Woman a Great Sufferer Endorses Pinkham Compound
Grayville and Chicago women describe relief from menstrual cramps and irregularity after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They praise improved health and urge others to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Grayville
Jessige Schaar
Main St
Grayville, Ill
Chicago, Ill
William Tully
Ogden Avenue
Lydia E.pinkham
Romantic Wedding to End in Divorce Court
Frederick W. von Frantzius a wealthy stock broker and art connoisseur sues for divorce from Clarissa S. Ross von Frantzius dancer known as Saharet in Chicago. They wed in New York on June 23 after a brief courtship sparked by a portrait. The bill says she deserted him six days after the marriage and dancer Jose E. Florido is named as co respondent.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Frederick W. von Frantzius
Clarissa S. Ross von Frantzius
Saharet
New York
Naval Tug Captains Under Investigation in Norfolk
Investigation into government store purloining at Norfolk navy yard led to the detention of Captain Lee of the Hercules and Captain Lumm of the Wahneta aboard government vessels. Caleb Goodwin, tow-boat operator, was arrested and later released on bond. Both captains will face naval court martial.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
Lee
Hercules
Lumm
Wahneta
Caleb Goodwin
Tow
Tragic double death in Monaca home
In Monaca Pennsylvania Carl Hirsch found his infant son dead in the bath and his wife Ida Hirsch hanging in the cellar. Authorities report the mother killed the child then hanged herself in a grim double tragedy.
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Associated Press
Monaca
Carl Hirsch
Ida Hirsch
Accessory sought in deaths by own action pact in Arkansas
Warrant issued for J. G. Farrell on charges of being an accessory after a pact where Mrs. J. A. Turner and her daughter killed themselves in Glenwood. Police say Farrell induced Turner to deed property to him and influenced the self-destruction plan. Turner recovering from poison. Abe Owens, county prosecutor, said he would arrest Turner for murder.
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Associated Press
Fort Smith
Ark
J. G. Farrell
J. A. Turner
Glenwood
Turner
Farrell
Abe Owens
Captain Strauss to lead Naval Ordnance Bureau
Washington Sept 23 Captain Joseph Strauss currently commanding the battleship Ohio has been named chief of the naval bureau of ordnance with the ex officio rank of rear admiral. He will succeed Rear Admiral Nathan C Twining who moves to command the cruiser Tacoma. The change will occur about October 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
Joseph Strauss
Ohio
Daniels
Naval Bureau of Ordnance
Strauss
Nathan C. Twining
Tacoma
Electric Bitters Promised as Relief for Women
Advertises Electric Bitters as a cure all for weak nerves and indigestion. Claims Mr John Dowling of San Francisco saw his wife cured when other remedies failed. Promotes liver benefit and urges purchase at Van Antwerp Drug Co with prices 50c and 1.00.
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John Dowling
San Francisco
van Antwerp Drug Co
Puccini Narrowly Escapes Drowning On Lake Massaciuccoli
Composer Giacomo Puccini and his family had a near fatal incident on Lake Massaciuccoli when his autoboat collided with another carrying relatives. Both boats were damaged and began taking on water before救援 arrived and rescued them.
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Associated Press
Pisa
Italy
Giacomo Puccini
Massaciuccoli
Puccini
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promising Laxative For Women
The advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a safe prompt laxative for women. Mrs M C Dunlap of Leadill Tennessee reports relief from troubles, and the ad notes a 25 cent price with Van Antwerp Drug Co endorsement.
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Dr. King
M. C. Dunlap
Leadill, Tenn
Alleged absconder denies insolvency in New Jersey case
Raymond E. Smith treasurer of Roseville Trust Company Newark facing involuntary bankruptcy filed against him and Oakland Motor Sales East Orange. He denies being insolvent and contests creditors claims as court actions proceed in Trenton.
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Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Raymond E. Smith
Roseville Trust Company
Newark
United States District Court
Smith
Oakland Motor Sales Company
East Orange
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Digestion Relief
Time it in five minutes and all stomach distress is gone. Pape's Diapepsin treats indigestion gas sour stomach and related symptoms quickly and harmlessly. Millions use it to enjoy meals again and prevent distress at home. Get a fifty cent case at any drug store and keep it handy for instant relief.
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Pape
Hearne Nominated for Congress in West Virginia
State Senator Hearne of Wheeling was nominated by the Republican convention to run in the First West Virginia district. The October 14 election will fill the vacancy after John W. Davis resigned to become solicitor general of the United States.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Hearne
Congress
West Virginia
John W. Davis
United States
Working model stays in Mobile a fifth day
A Curran Panama Canal working model remains in Mobile for a fifth day as repairs are made to the car carrying the exhibit. Large crowds visited Temperance Hall on Monday and the car will be open for inspection on Tuesday before moving to Memphis.
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Mobile
Curran
Panama Canal
South
Temperance Hall
Memphis
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Cure and Refund
An old ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery treats coughs throat and lung ailments with a life saving promise. Stillman Green of Malichite Colorado testifies doctors predicted death yet he survived after using the remedy. Price 60 cents and 1.00 with money back guarantee by Van Antwerp Drug Co.
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van Antwerp Drug Cc
Third wife shoots Perry county sheriff in Kentucky
In Whitesburg Kentucky M Eversole a Perry county Ky sheriff and jailer is killed by his third wife who fired five shots as two former wives watched. The 50 year old lawman had long served local justice and the shooting follows months of estrangement.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
M. Co
Eversole
Perry County
Whitesburg
Death of Vice Admiral Sir John Fellowes in England
London Sept 23 Vice Admiral Sir John Fellowes died suddenly at his St Albans home of a disease He was born in 1543 and recently served as second in command for the channel's squadron He was e camp to Queen Victoria in
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Associated Press
London
Sir John Fellowes
St.Albans
Queen Victoria
Aunt Sally's Beauty Advice for Neck and Face Care
A beauty column advises matching neck and face tones for a harmonious look. It suggests Monica’s treatment with saxolite solution and witch hazel to reduce eye lines and wrinkles, and notes ordinary mercorized wax can lighten a discolored complexion when used nightly.
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Monica
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