Poor Man Jailed for Sunday Labor in Texas Blue Law Case
In Brazoria County a man was found guilty of violating the Sabbath law for performing care tasks and chores for his ailing wife on a Sunday. He faced a $45 fine and jail time, while his wife faced hardship as she was left destitute. The case drew public attention as an example of rigid enforcement and debates over the law’s reach.
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Texas
Galveston
Rex
Henry Buneh
Gulf, Qalarada & Ints
Aleif
Feale
Lae
Brazoria
Santiey
Alvin Hee
Feligiha
Punch
Tovalld
Rowe
Pearl
Geatby
Karlen
UW Ly
Moody
Wwes
Bern
Ruastrop
4Iov
Bayers
Baptist Societies Anniversary Concert Portland June 25 18B9
Announcement for a Baptist societies anniversary event in Portland Oregon on June 25 18B9. Includes rail fare details with a round trip price of one fare plus 300 for Enon Paol and note to call FA Lewis or J C Fulton for ticket dates and full information.
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Watioon! Baptist Societies Anniverseries
Portland
Ore
Enon Paol
FA. Lewis
J. C. Pulton
Swift's Specific Promoted For Scrofula
An old text extols Swift's Specific as the only remedy reaching deep scrofula and consumption, claiming it cures stubborn blood diseases though other tonics and medicines fail. It references predestination of blood taint and contrasts remedies like RENERART and saline treatment.
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Swift
Kam
Nine Killed and Twenty Three Hurt in Iowa Wreck
A Chicago to Minneapolis through train derailed near Waterloo Iowa after a washout left the track unsupported for about twenty feet. Nine died and twenty three injured as cars plunged into a ditch. Among the dead was David Hallo of Minneapolis, vice president of Hub Clothing Co. Topeka, and several others identified by name. A cloudburst washed away sand and gravel, undermining the rails and allowing the engine and cars to topple into the ditch. rescue and relief efforts followed, with several passengers severely injured and others treated locally.
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Waterloo
Chicago
Minneapolis
Hook Island
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Northern Railways
Binkereel
William Schollian
The
Moeeberean
W. A. McLaughlin
Buskegon
P. H Schwette
Alton
T. David Hallo
Hawkins
Pullman
Carpenter
St. Louis
George Wainwright
Kennley
Watering
Bunben Odell
Waterbio
J Herman Klein Benet
Waterioo
S. 4
Basspor
Wie
W. Matthews
Order Rapids
Hod Share
van Huren
Arklex
J. Neel
Kinestrantared
Colvin
Pullenna Porter
Ellightly
Corrine Neal
Minnneapolis
OW. Leming
Nurgansken
Paul
Annatha
Dower
Minn
Geeree Petrovis
Tower
Arun
Chuck Bealy
Cedar Rapits
Day
Allison
Ind
Will Schettian
Waterthe
St. Louie
Waterton
Schullian
Caroling Mericle
Train and steam laundry ad with limited tickets in Columbus
An 1880s style notice advertises Santa Fe tickets on sale June 1 for $22.00 with limited quantities for a National Medical association event. Contact T. L King, agent, for details. The Feerness Steam Laundry advertises a new device to smooth collars and cuffs.
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Santa Fe
Wale
National Medical Association
T. L King
Harrison Ultimatum in Democratic Conference Fallout
In St. Louis the Harrison and Altgeld factions boast wins at the Democratic conference. National Committeeman Giban and City officials spoke as Harrison allies return home vowing to pursue Altgelds and their lieutenant Doviln. The parties debate loyalty, state central bodies, and readiness to form independent delegations for future conventions.
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National Committee
Asle
Chiraxo
Harrison
Alteell
St. Louis
Giban
Henry Lutsenkirchen
Couxhiin
Altgeld
P. J Doviln
Mayne Harrison
Cook County
Deviln
Chicaxe
Teal
Wodeavor
Roough Beth
Diirention
Body of county teacher found after mountain search
Mount Vernon May 29. After years of exposure in snow and ice the body of Prof Bernard Jemerenga a county school teacher who was last seen attempting Arapatoe peak in Colored Mountains has been found and identified. The remains were recovered by explorers with nearby papers and a distinctive gold filling in the teeth confirming identity. It is believed he slipped and fell into a crevasse.
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Mount Vernon
Bernard
Jemereng
Colored
Bern
Spring Gallen
Tye
Psychic Philosophy Colony Planned On Staten Island
New York May 29 a colony is forming on Staten Island by the School of Psychic Philosophy founded in 189%. A 250 acre tract on Metsner Avenue near Richmond is acquired for a house of worship and cottages. Mrs Lucy Sherfelin builds a cottage and the society plans July meetings from morning to afternoon to study psychic philosophy with no advertising or publicity.
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New York
Staten Island
School of Psychic Philosophy
Metsner Avenue
Richmond
Benent
Mattixife
Lucy MH. Sherfelin
Charlestown coal dealer wins $5,008 verdict
Boston May 23. C. Wiley a Charlestown coal dealer won a $5,008 verdict today against the Bunker Hill National Bank. He says he was injured in his business when the bank dishonored checks while he had no funds to meet them. The bank contends he owed more at the time the checks were drawn.
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Boston
W. C. Wiley
Charlestown
Bunker Hill National Tank
Dusit
Automobile race ends in tragedy near Paris with spectator dead
The Paris to Bordeaux motor race covering about 1 1/2 hundred miles was won by the machine named Petroleum Duke in 41 hours 43 minutes. One passenger was mortally injured and a spectator died of excitement amid the event.
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Paris
Parks
Bordeaux
Boy murderer to hang in Whitby jail
Toronto May 28 A fifteen year old lad was sentenced to be hanged on August 17 for murdering William Murray of Beaveres. The youth admitted the deed. blood on his clothes matched a cut on his arm, though no wounds on his body were found. Murray had been slain for his money and was found battered in his house.
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Toronto
Unt
Nawerd Sallott
Whitby
Wiliam Murray
Beaver
Elliott
Murray
Famine Devastates Russian Peasants Anew
London report cites immense famine impact in Russia with up to twenty million affected. The text notes no precise death estimate but indicates a very large toll and two week aid per man per month, reflecting severe hardship amidst widespread suffering.
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London
Muscow
PERFUMERY TRUST Plans Consolidation of Leading Firms
Plans for a nationwide perfume industry consolidation move forward in New York as major firms convert to stock companies and are absorbed by the American Perfume Company. The New Jersey corporation would be capitalized at 320000000 or possibly 20000000, with Andrew S. Onderdonk of Thvheaster identified as the chief mover.
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New York
American Perfume Company
News of New Jersey
Andrew 5. Onderdonk
Thvehester
Unsuitable Headgear Angers London Naval Officers
English naval officers returning from the China station and Manila express astonishment that United States troops fighting the Filipinos lack sun helmets. They warn that headgear is linked to heat sickness, noting many cases of sunstroke among American troops attributed to unsuitable head coverings.
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London
China Station
Mardla
United States
Police impose rules on concert and race attendance
New York May 29. Police board adopts strict conduct rules for officers. A ban on officers attending horse races or ball games when on duty or on vacation is approved, with duty-records required for any attendance. The rule aims to curb officers frequenting race tracks and improve service, though some high rank figures oppose it.
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New York
Canarsie
Belmonts in Quiet Newport Honeymoon After Rumored Rift
New York society dismisses quarrel rumors as unfounded as August Belmont plans a simple Newport window dedication on an anniversary. Mrs Perry Belmont and August Belmont travel with minimal fanfare amid talk of party unity, with a special car escort and a quiet summer ahead for the couple.
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Susteo
New York
Ferry
Belmont
August
Mr. Sloate
Hey
Percy
Fast
South
August Belmont
Ite
Belmont Brothers
August Heiman
Aml
Newport
Augwet Belmott
Perry Helmont
Waropes
Ape Melminnte
Fentress
Church War on Divorce Sparks Episcopal Debate in New York
A Protestant Episcopal Church committee meeting in New York discusses marriage canons, divorce, and potential changes at the general convention. The panel, led by Rev. Dr. organ Dix Iv, weighs tightening discipline and whether to bar remarriage after divorce, amid recent high-profile cases.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Church
Organ Dix Iv
Trinity Echure
Tta
Ufstina
Chicaxy
Coffin on the doorstep shocks Bellis family
A masked mob left a coffin at the Bellis residence on Doughty avenue. Inside was a white faced figure identified as Walter Johnson. Police removed the body while detectives probe drugging or drunken pranks and the two women involved. Police expect arrests.
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Somervilin
Maya
Lewis A. Belli
Hordehan
Bellis
Doughty Avenue
Nee
Holmes
Bellis House
Walter Johnson
Belaviura
Jobneam
Johnson
In Her Husband's Grave Mrs Collins Fails to Bury Terrier
Mrs Charles Collins attempted to bury her dead pet terrier Gyp in the Collins family plot at the village cemetery but met with refusal from the cemetery commissioners. Absurd heartache followed as a new casket could not sway them. The cemetery was not laid out for such interments.
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Collins
Charles Collins
Abs. Collins
Gyp
Ner Rusbind
The Fate of Gyp the Collin’s Dog After Death
Mrs Collins planned to bury Gyp on her plot after the dog died December when hit by a streetcar. His mangled remains were placed in a candy plush casket and shown for four days before burial in the lawn. She mourns that Gyp was interred in another cemetery, not on her plot.
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Collins
Excessive Tea Drinking Ends in Death in New York
New York on May 1 fever Phelan died today after excessive tea consumption while under Bellevue hospital care since May 1. He was unconscious for a time before death from exhaustion due to inability to take food. Phelan aged 40 unmarried. linked to a tea habit stemming from childhood. Doctors Lebevre and Ritter seek autopsy but relatives’ consent is lacking. They suspect liver and kidney involvement from the tea poisoning. public concern rises over tea houses and advocacy for stricter controls.
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New York
Phelan
Bellevue Hospital
Poetan
Tle Terry
Dra. Lebevre
Ritter
Cole Henry H. Madiny
United States Church Army
Mabeu
Who Was Daphne The Indianapolis Lady Seeks True Identity
An Indianapolis woman who loves sculpture bought a marble Daphne and seeks the origin of the name. A sequence of unhelpful replies follows, including a husband’s vague recall of myth, a neighbor’s family letter with unlikely lines, and a rambling third note from an encyclopedic amateur. A separate listed item advertises a trotting stallion, Alpine Montonian, at 323 Hancock Street after 4 p.m. for information.
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J. W. Morgan
Hancock Street
Reading in bed and the sedative reading habit
The London Telegraph notes reading in bed was once frowned on but now electric light removes fire risk. The Medical Press advises a short standard author for sedative effect, avoiding extremes of wit or philosophy. Physicians say bed should be for sleep, yet reading before sleep remains seductive for many.
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London Telegraph
Out On First. Supremes Sustain Devin Iom At Tower Sharhau
Little Rock Ark law brief reports the state Supreme Court today sustains a filed de minimis motion in a tied tower case. Insurance companies in the famous aura case face proceedings as the arseney general prosecutes. The prose ative which Belong torratingt tarsus Ta a. Stier state casts no business in Arias. Re este raee ey of the fie Ste ates Feapent their Arkunnus offices.
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Little Rock
Ark
Tie Tower
Sharhau
Stier State
Arias
Fie
Arkunnus
Predicted His Hour of Death in Evansville Tale
In Evansville Indiana May 2 about four years ago miller Thomas Hoover foretold his own death warning friends he would die on May 34 next year at 3 PM. At 2 PM that day he died suddenly aged 51 leaving a warning unheeded and a puzzled note about sending collars to Peerless Steam Laundry.
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Evansville
Ind
Thomas Hoover
Hoover
Cully
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YALE
Cheentht
Yale Temple of Beauty
Rt Se Gas
Ss.s'i- Blood
Atlasts
Georgia
Iowa
David Halle
Hub Clothing Co
Topeka
David Hallo
Togeka
Abe Steinberg
Heb Cething Company
Mr. Helly
Marx & Hane Clnthite Company
St Leute
Jeffy Louis
Minorapolis
Columbus, Ohio
LCE
Jefferson
Colorado
Richmond Hill
Ules
Perfumery Trust
Belmonts
Remington Standard Typewriter
Catarre
Right
Johnston
Kansas Avenue
Chicago Medical Institute
Kansas
Peter Phelan
Daphne
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indianapolis
Dauphne
Jove
Brillant
Chanel
Nancy Hanks
Timothelphne
Washington Street
Crown HI
George Dewey
Arkansas
Butte
Mont
Peerless Steam Laundry
Meyer
Driwsiels
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