Ohio man sues mediums after $3000 seance scheme
A Cleveland man recounts paying $3000 to spiritualist Mrs Mary Englert and others in a Liverpool of deceit. After his wife’s death, a sequence of “seances” led to requests for ever larger payments and items including a revolver and a parlor gem. A cynical, costly exposure ends as the man questions the safety of spirit aid and the trust in spiritual advisers.
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Pernemouth
John E. R Behaler
Behaler
Mary Englert
Cincinnat
Are
Schuler
Hades
Mr. Schuler
Travelers to appeal Wisconsin ruling to US Supreme Court
Hartford March 3 President G. Patterson of the Travelers Insurance company spoke on the Wisconsin supreme court decision involving the firm. He said they would appeal to the United States Supreme Court if a ground for such exists, arguing the decision not justly reflects decades of work by the insurance commission and could set troublesome precedents. He indicated readiness to pursue the central question to the highest court.
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Wisconsin
U. S. Supreme Court
Hartford
Conn
G. Patterson
Travelers’ Insure Zinc Company
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Hartara
Supreme Court of the ‘United States
Stig Insurance
Bip
Shawnee County Taxation Compared With Nearby Counties
At a Commercial club meeting in Shawnee County last night Mr. P J Bonebrake presented a detailed comparison of Shawnee’s tax assessments with those of Atchison Leavenworth Johnson and Douglas. He argued Shawnee pays higher state and local taxes per acre and per capita and urged reductions to align with peer counties.
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Commercial Club
P. J. Bonebrake
T. J. Anderson
Shawnes County
Senst
Bhawner
Kansas City
Johnson
Douglas Shawnea
Tinie
Douglas
Markker
Missouri River Valley
Atchison, Leavenworth
Jolson
Shawnee
Sul Sr
Shawnee County
Atchison
Shawnee Ae
Wyandotte
Weandotte County
Kansas
Leavenworth
Douglas and
Leaven
Leavenworh
Oley Ary
Shawnins
Devout Priests Face Declining Health Under Rigid Austerity
The text discusses priests who seek bodily endurance through denial of pleasures, citing health risks from strict living. It mentions nerv ous prostration and heart strain as potential outcomes, noting the toll of excessive self denial on physical well-being.
Taxation Reform and County Assessor Controversy
The speaker laments the current township assessor system and advocates uniform county assessment. He recalls past fees and efforts to centralize assessments, noting old road taxes and lack of uniformity in land and personal property taxation. He credits a statewide system as better and links taxation to public works and safety, urging reform.
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Aarons
Askenans
Kansas
Judes
Jerusalem
Dan
Betne
Indians Ready for War Warns Army Captain Wilcox in Denver
Captain Elon F. Wilcox of the Sixth Cavalry warns that unrest among American Indians could erupt if the United States becomes involved in Spain. He cites Wounded Knee memories, describes Sioux as warlike, and notes agencies near Pine Ridge and Rosebud with thousands of troops nearby, risking a broader conflict if regulars are moved.
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Denver
United States
Spain
Elon F. Wilcox
United States Army
Wounded Knee
Caguin Wilcox
Sys
Woot
Arkons
Bow Mexico
Willcox
Nie
Ynis
Powerhe Om
Ionx
Savares
Diamond Queen Buys Historic Gem for Mrs Colin Wallace
Mrs Colin Wallace of Chicago purchases another notable diamond dubbed the "diamond queen" of the Auditorium. The gem reportedly wore on Wisconsin Governor Upham’s shirt front during a reception, with rumors of its past adorned around his waist and chest, linking it to city society lore.
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Colin Wallace
Chicago
March
W. H. Upham
Wisconsin
Omb Ish Cove
Upham
Mailison Society
Abe
Wallace
Wallace Imy
Bucklee Arnica Salve Promises Cures and Satisfaction
Bucklee's Arnica Salve marketed as the world's best salve for cats and human skin ailments including bruises sores ulcers and chapped hands. It claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee and offers per box sales through a holiday promotion with explicit satisfaction terms.
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Bucklee
Seite
Carnegie Plans Vast Colorado Rail Link to Salt Lake
Carnegie and associates court a Denver to Salt Lake City rail corridor via Boulder and Ward with surveys extending through Middle Park. The projected 450 miles of track would cut nearly 200 miles off the current distance, urge development of rich mining districts, and support large stamp mills near Ward with 100 ton daily capacity.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie
Colorado
Colorado and Northwest
Salt Lake City
Utah
Denver
W. H. Thompson
Meadville
New York
Benton
J. 2. Olympiye
Iron Klig
Olsmylis
Boulders
Gilpin
Sisterville
District
Olympius
Andrew Carnegie
Boulder
Ward
Io Grande
Union Pacific
Deave
Union Pacific Railroad
United States
Middle Park Country
Route County
Hatns Park
Grande County
Salt Lake
Berthoud Pass
Rio Grande
Porallely
Gilpin County
Perteo
Combine
Scriptural Posters Not in Favor in Mich March
The University Text Display Society organized by a Chicago traveling man to spread the gospel faced resistance after hanging a large Main Street banner. The banner was removed from its former location following protests, with removal being discussed at C. P. Adams’ Municipal Pavilion where a copy of the “Buttermakers” Two Step is offered free.
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Nites. Mich
University Text Display’ Society
Chicago
Main Street
Temoval
C. P. Adams
Munic Pavilion
Buttermakers
Prominent Americans hear Dr Slocum expound cures
A large audience of progressive men, women, and students visits Dr Slocum’s La Laboratory to observe his medical and chemical discoveries. He touts new remedies to cure consumption and wasting diseases, explains how his methods restore blood, bones, and tissues, and claims success supported by thousands of patients nationwide.
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Dr. Slocum
Dnhin Laboratory
Valhde
Owe
Igor
Bop
York
Slocum
Topeka Journal
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Cru Ae
Piliesei Peale
Ohio
Itc
Eureka Springs
Ark
Towort
Frieco Linr
Pumphree Wing
Kureka Springs
Geo. T. Nicholson
General Br
Fisso Line
G. W. Stainfield
Kunwas Avenue
Mr. P. I. Bonebrake
Municipal Taxation
Jer
The
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlan Atlanta
Fountain Head
Eugene Bawer
Slocum Laboratory
Bis Laboratory
Ite
New York City
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