Bond hoax patients fail in pursuit of a million cure
An article recounts a flawed scheme by bond hawkers to revive a supposed remedy for the blind in New York City. It describes investigators and backers such as Wetherby Wolverton and James J. Martin, detailing costly trials, false claims, and the public and legal scrutiny surrounding the fraudulent medical push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bond
Charles Throadway
Rolles
James J. Martin Attiers
Strnes
Wulvive
Erdie
Ellartin
Ell Reid
Augustine J. Fath
Meroe
Brown County
Kan
Alain
Ituuse
Society Natanen
Wolverton
Phtkent
Healy Sexabang
Etoun
Ayers Hair Vigor Promises Regrowth
An old advertisement claims Ayers Hair Vigor stops hair loss and stimulates new growth. It urges immediate use for hair that is thinning or falling out, presenting a simple remedy for rapid results.
Man With Revolver Flee After Brief Firefight
A man armed with a revolver and his companion opened fire, then fled the scene in a heartbroken mood. The writer has not heard from them since.
Judge Heren Forms Law Partnership With Ex-Governor
Judge Heren plans to form a law partnership with ex Governor Alureld after finishing his current term as district judge in Mitchell county. He expects to start in Chidare and later may return to Gaberoe City to resume practice. The partnership follows endorsement from local bar and notable figures.
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Altgeld
Heren
Smith Center
Nork
M_ Pickler
Mitchell County
Leja’ Misamun
Smith County
Cyrus Hieren
Sutherland
Heres
Chidare
Alureld
Leuk
Heron
Gaborne City
Senator pledges adherence to recommendation on appointment
A senator stated he would follow the recommendation and that Phil's office would be ready on January 1 for the appointment. He planned to discuss the matter with the president after returning to Washington and expressed confidence in the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Phils
Washington
War on the ER. Hutchinson groups clash over uniforms
Veterans' Sons declare war on Kansas National Guards at Hutchinson as members of Company RN defend wearing uniforms in political parades. They say uniforms belonged to Sons of Veterans, not KNGA, and assert they complied with rules while the Guards protest the portrayal as political support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Sons of
Neterans
Company &, RN
Military Board
Sons of Veterans
Uotermanizaion
Tender hearted MRE Ford and the Beattie Rite tale
Hamilton County cattle raiser MRE Ford attended the Beattie Rite reunion in the city. He shed tears at the stage and recalled a cowboy in a past theater incident, while his wife watched a dramatic scene provoke his reaction during a theater performance and a later theater incident caused a strong verbal reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Mr. Ford
Ford
Mir
Brest
Vicker's
Chess
Woian
Yiel
Udean
Leaves for India Miss Livermore sails for missionary work
Smith Center woman Miss Melva A Livermore, a Northwestern University graduate with high honors, begins a mission trip to India under the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church. After a quick stop in New York in December she proceeds to her field, taking plain white clothing for the journey. A farewell social was held in Smith Center before her departure.
Kansas corn demand letters reveal high prices and import pressure
A Kansas man reports seeks several hundred loads of corn from Kansas free of weevil, claiming superior quality. He cites price quotes around 2694 per 60 posited and urges shipments from New York or Galveston, noting competition from Smyrna, Persia, and France.
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Winne
Kumsits
Lanier
Suryrna
Franco
Pyirsil
Southampton
England
Kan
Kansas
Syria
Smyrna
Persia
France
Galveston
New York
Howe
J. McBins
Raiehinson
Cork
aLance CO. D
Pioneer marks 26th year in Smith Center newspaper line
Smith Center November 22 Col W H Nelsons Pioneer begins its 26th year with a note of improved prospects and a bustle of activity in Smith County. The issue highlights the Opera House block and prominent local merchants as signs of growing prosperity and community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Nelson
Smith Center
Col. W. H. Nelson
Pioneer
Smnin
Kansas
Smith Center, Showing the Opera Mouse Bioth, 1 Ruther
Peerie
Skimming Station Fundraiser Advances in Stockton Area
In Stockton and surrounding towns a skimming station fund has reached $1.00 and work targets completion by January first. Citizens of Gaylord push for the station with ongoing subscription drives, aiming for operation in January. Crews from Beloit based Jern Uren Creanwis company are noted in the project details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Dirst
Gaslord
Sujhcime
Gaylord
Steckten Uni
Gayierd
Creanwis* Company
Beloit
Rios Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Fort Scott
General and Mrs. J. H. Rios mark their 50th wedding anniversary with a December 1 reception at W. F. McDun’s residence in Fort Scott. General Rice, longtime Fort Scott Monitor publisher, is honored. Mary Rice and friends expect to attend to salute the couple.
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General
Mrs
J. H. Rios
Fort Scott
W. F McDun
Sohn H. Rice
General Rice
Kaosis
Fort Scott Monitor
Mary Friende
Mme
Mea Rice
Senator Baker Weighs Annexation and Cuba Policy
Teavenworth November 2. Just before Senator Baker left for Washington yesterday he was asked if he had arrived at a conclusion on ending the annexation of Hawaii. He said no and stated he has not decided how he will vote, noting it could affect admission of Diganese or other aliens. He spoke on Cuba and favored U S recognition of a belligerent state in the island, with no clear presidential policy yet. He cautioned about international law and the need for domestic legislation. He commented on currency reform and federal patronage, and indicated he had no comment on the appointment of W. E. Sterne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teavenwirth
Baker
Washington
Harnis
United States
Hawaii
Cangrea
Aod
Puronase
Runithias
Literna- Titone
Great Britain
Bach Spantry
Senate
Sereion
Bat
Healee
Central Pacific
Rod
Aumerenne Tee
Uo Kone
W. E. Sterne
Matrimonial Club Organizes Whist Group in Stockton
Stockton November 22. Several young unmarried ladies organized a whist club for mutual benefit. They invite marriageable young men with good reputations to join, planning weekly meetings at members homes for the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton Young Ladies
Stockton
Two Beloit Pastors resign from local churches
Evinston area news notes Rev. T. R. Lewis resigns after ten years as pastor of the Presbyterian church in Beloit to take a pastorate in Evans City. Rev. Rene Barnes, Episcopal rector, preached his farewell sermon Sunday and will become assistant rector and choir master at the Episcopal church in Atchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eriott
T. R. Lewis
Presbyterian Church
Evans City
Rene Barnes
Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church of
Atchison
Capture of Emporia Hold-up Man Ends Chase Near Cheney
Alveh Kooken, the man who held up three Emporia police officers and escaped last week, was captured near Cheney on the Wichita and Western line. He was nabbed aboard a train at Goddard when it stopped briefly, after warders pursued him and forced him to surrender with rifles drawn.
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Emporia
Kitemwan
Alveh Kooken
Cheney
Wichita and
Western
Here
Biu
Goddard Ward
Hin
Lyon County Officials Face Prosecution Over Alleged Misuse
In Emporia Kansas on a November date, Lyon County men Jacob John Miller and W Mapes, with County Clerk M Sturt, are to be prosecuted for alleged illegal expenditure of county funds. Attorneys J Lambert and W L Hue represent the prosecution as Moses Cyppoth, former chairman of the county central combines, and W S Jay bring the suit. The case alleges vouchers were drawn on county funds to cover defense expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Jacob John Miller
W. Mapes
Kansans witness trip aiding stockmen injunction case
A farmers’ trip to Topeka supported livestock rate interests and the celebrated injunction suit of Anooney General Boyle against railroads. The action has saved thousands of dollars for Kansas stockmen. Two men named for prosecution are a Populist and a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Anooney Generel Boyle
Kansas
Sugar Plant Litigation Involves Fort Scott Sugar Works
Fort Scott November 21 The Bank of Fort Scott sought to foreclose a mortgage on the Sareham sugar works for 19 000 while stockholders enjoined the sheriff from selling the plant claiming fraud in the papers. Ji Stueell of Mine, Kansas, sits in the case on a change of venue.
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Port Scott
Fort Scott
Sareham Sugar Works
Kansas
Bank of
Ji Stueell
Kan
Beer Hall Opening At Uniontown With Big Lunch
J. J. Weisman will open his new beer hall in Uniontown tomorrow with a day long and night long lunch featuring stuffed possum sweet potatoes turkey roast pie and game. The issue also notes pension grants for Kansans and a Republican editors convention in Emporia with postmaster appointments and local crime reports.
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Leavenworth
J. J. Weisman
Uniontown
Appeal for Jack Rabbits Delivers Washington Letter to Governor Leedy
Governor Leedy received a letter from W. A. Cuddy, an evangelist in Washington, pleading for a carload of rabbits to feed poverty-stricken residents. The missive critiques populist governance and cites promises broken for votes, noting a suicide in the city and a wish for relief through aid from Kansas.
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Leedy
Washington
Carioad
W. A. Cuddy
Washington, D
Union
Kansas
Kaonsia
McKinley amendment on removals and ratings clarified
Washington November 23 President McKinley holds that his July 27 amendment to rule 2 of the civil service rules applies to reductions of ratings as well as removals from the service. The announcement answers questions as officials debate interpretation. Some see removal as removal from service, others as a change of rating or a transfer within the classified service.
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Washington
McKinley
Civil Service
Fire Hits Colonial Residence in Sepean Bei Erae Ssechapanea
A colonial residence once belonging to Lieutenant Ewin Sauce SN Reid in a nearby county burned around 4 o clock this afternoon, with observers estimating the losses and damage to the structure and contents. Local authorities opened an inquiry into the blaze and investigated possible causes.
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Viewinis
Ewin Sauce
Reid
Jacobs
Railroad officials scout Galveston terminal plan
St Louis reports say Chicago Great Western and Rock Island freight officials visit Galveston to evaluate it as a terminal. Maples Leaf shipments to Galveston noted, with a key arrival of the Rock Island vice president and GM to discuss ties with Calverton and the Heck Island corridor.
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St. Louis
Republic
Galveston
Tex
P. C. Stohr
St Paul
A. Berry
St. Joseph
T. N. Hooper
Des Moines
J. Waddy Tate
Dallas
Chicago & Great Western
Chicago, Rock Island
Tecos
Calverton
Heck
Irish Mail Goes Down In Sudden Wells Car Sink
An Emporia railroad crew on the Sunday night shift discovered a car vanished into a circular cavern near a fill on the line. The car sank about ten feet below the face after a long forgotten well at the site collapsed when hay and soil gave way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Republican
Rewel
Holy Angels
Emporia Brinch
Certh
LeLoup
Santa Fe Water Recycling System at Temple Shops
Santa Fe unveils a novel waterworks at Temple Texas to reuse wash water. Eight inch piping circles stalls feeding a cistern connected to the west roundhouse and a nearby reservoir. The system aims to save about 2,000 gallons per engine with 20 stalls contributing. An automatic sediment removal directs waste to one side.
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Santa Fe
Temple
Texas
Tex
Engine swap at Atl ant town breaks record in bridge reuse
Atlas Cement of Aflenitown Pa initially refused engine with a number change. Trustees of Trooklyn Bridge negotiated. engine shipped after renaming to WA. Wastess earned $2750. Chicago Hur lington and Quincy plan a $750,000 bridge upgrade across the Mississippi with new depot, freight house, and heavy steel replaces spans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlag Cement
Aflenitown
Eneise 15
Atlas Cement Company
Allentown
Wastess
Chicago
Hurlington
Quincy
Mississippi River
Ui Missouri
An Je Yana
Quincy Bay
Santa Fe Train 4 Delayed Then Reaches Chicago
East bound Santa Fe Limited train No 4 ran three hours and 45 minutes late into Kansas City last week. After the delay the train was made up and pulled into Dearborn Street station in Chicago. This marks another example of the Chicago division’s slower speeds.
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Santa Fe
Santa Fe and Railway News From Newton Area
Time Keeper George D. Fisher returns from Chicago while Newton prepares for a Nickerson reception on Thanksgiving. Depot work upgrades with brick paving and a broad platform makeover. Texas cattle movement boosts Santa Fe traffic with Galveston in focus as California commission changes take effect.
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Newton
George D. Fisher
Chicago
H. C. Hlerby
Larned
Nickerson
Hutchinson
Nished
Willian N. Shahan
Dickson
Topeka
Indie
Dodge City
Noddy
Virenson Hunnicker
Commercial Club of
Armory Hall
Santa Fe
Texas
Galveston News
Reaseguiy
Kansas
Wellal
Five Burglaries a Week In Topeka History
Five burglaries were reported in Topeka over the past week. Targets included a West Tenth Street residence, a 418 Went Firth address, a 285 servant room withdrawal, and a rare coin collection on West Huntoon Street. Jewelry and personal items were stolen in several episodes, with valuables totaling modest sums and a few arrests noted.
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Topeka
Jre
Kulu
Jonathin de Norton
Bis West Huntoon Street
Cole
Weyler Landing Report Conflicts With Independent Version
Madrid reports diverge over General Weyler's Bircelona landing. Official account claims demonstration and crowd enthusiasm without disturbances. Independent report notes lack of public enthusiasm and shows decorations on windows.
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Madrid
Weyler
Bircelona
Commodore Rudd's Widow Arrested for Theft
New York reports Mrs. Emeline H. Rudd aged 62 widow of Commodore John Rudd US Navy was arrested yesterday in West Brighton for theft. She confessed taking jewelry and a worn belt from a trunk in a Wheat Keys boarding house. She was wearing a gold band at arrest. Mrs. Rudd has a pension under a congressionally granted act.
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New York
Emeline H. Ruad
John Rudd
United States Navy
West Brightion
S 1
Rudd
Congress
Evelyn Bala Wins Fake Arctic Explorer Prize Tale
Marengo Tad Nov 22 Evelyn Bala, a well known Arctic explorer, allegedly returned from extended exploration of Wyoming region with stolen items. The hotel robbery involved theft of baggage, an American flag, a dress suit, storm coat, money, and other valuables. Several yellows and overcoats were taken from other points.
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Marengo, Tad
Evelyn B. Balawin
Twe Thiexen
Hakdwits Alpenre
Greenland
Alto
Spitsbergen
Vale
Revenue Agents Nab Moonshiners in Arkansas Raid
Washington reports Revenue Agent Clark returned from a raid through Scott and Polk counties Arkansas with fourteen prisoners and a quantity of contraband goods Six illicit stills were destroyed weeks ago Three Justice Department agents were found dead in the Arkansas mountains in a tragedy tied to moonshine activity A large party of revenue officials and Justice Department agents answered the call to investigate the killings and related crimes A bank president indicted in Pottsdam after a bank failure leads to arrests and ongoing prosecutions
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Reid
Arkannon
Washington
International Revenue Bureau
Little Rock
Ark
Clark
Scott and Polk Counttle
Arkansas
Department of Justice
Department of Lustier
Fire Insurance War In Milwaukee Board Shakeup
Milwaukee fire insurance agents clash with the Milwaukee board over agency affiliations. The breakaway plan aligns with Chicago controls, aiming to bar nonboard companies from local agencies by January 1. About 25 companies reportedly represented, with members insisting on agency withdrawals to maintain a nonboard alliance.
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Milwaukee Board
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Fire Insurance
Fotnmat
Te Tinlets Rovermile Fnarch
Chicago
Topeka Sheriff Seeks Extradition in Morrison Case
Prsthandie sheriff travels to Topeka to seize A. E. Morrison, minister linked to Mrs. Morrison's death by suspected poisoning. Report notes Morrison disputes accusations while investigators examine his conduct and evidence, including a poison capsule source and a later inquest. The case draws local attention as doctors and chemists analyze the recovered stomach contents.
Life Prisoner Pardoned After Fifteen Years
Governor Daly pardons George W. Cherson after fifteen years in prison. The former rebel and rival fought in a tense quarrel at Pareins, ending with two men wounded by a plain pistol. One victim died, motive tied to civil conflict and political tensions of the time.
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George W. Cherson
Daly
Groin Wraee
Min
Aed
Adan W
Ceiline
Gregemuf
Todd
Damaged Text Fragment From Thearing Page Item
A damaged item recounts a legal proceeding with references to a $3,000 seizure and a claim of salt damage against a jurisdiction. Names and places appear garbled, but mentions Penbin, Wevleestee Leavenworth, and various duties and charges are noted amid unclear sentences.
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Deland
Cay
Uraksinan
Hart Willy
Penbin & Wevleestee Leavenworth Alterimya
Sim
Thanksgiving Free Dinner Offer By Volunteers of America
A damaged notice invites the public to a free Thanksgiving dinner organized by Volunteers of America for area children. The appeal asks readers to help with food or donations and mentions delivery to those unable to travel.
Local Med Mention Amid Westminster Event
Friday evening the Westminster ober misshining sc eletins held their annual praise service with harvest decorations and a talk on infant care. Beres 'The Infant sot of Mir. and Mrs George Crawford buried recently. hand and wrist burns feared serious. Everett Dalvis, son of Mr. 1, 2. Exot Las, listed as in danger after hospital treatment. peers report fragile recovery underway.
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Westminster
George Crawford
le Ie
Everett Dalvis
Ogeem
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Ayers
Thos. Dunn
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India
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Louis JE. Rebisue
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Kansas City
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Prsthandie
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Agada
Gov. Leedy
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E. Morrison
Yossi Sis Oles
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Euch
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Marrimin
Mrs. Morrisen
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