Prober of Rice Murder Claims Grandson Heir Plot
Carl J Carrolson of Muncie Ind declares he is the grandson of William Marsh Rice and heir to his fortune. He recounts his mother's mission to New York in 1900 and her mysterious death, alleging foul play connected to Rice's murder. He says police in New York did nothing and vows to prove his lineage.
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New York
William Marsh Rice
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
Carl J.carrolson
Munele
Ind
William Marsh
Carrolson
Granfather
John Rice
Cincinnati
Muncie
Texas
Kansas girl ends 26 day fast in Leavenworth
Miss Myrtle O Neil 25 year old assistant principal at Leavenworth Conservatory of Music fasted 26 days refusing food and water on a religious vision. She shed 29 pounds and now weighs about 97 pounds while relatives fear for her life but she plans to continue fasting.
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Leavenworth, Kan
Myrtle O'Neil
Leavenworth Conservatory of Music
Miss O'Neil
Conservatory
Atchison County
Kansas
Sister's Oath Frees Him But She's in Jail
In Elkton Maryland on April 12 the trial of William Wayne for assault on his sister Mary Wayne ended abruptly. The sister refused to testify, denying the accusation, and the jury was instructed to find William not guilty. A warrant was issued for Mary Wayne on perjury and she was committed to jail while her brother was released.
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Elktoon
William Wayne
Mary Wayne
Vans
Albert Constable, Jr
States’ Attorney
P. M. Groves
States
Evans
Sheriff in Jail Under Strict Quarantine
New Haven County Sheriff Alfred Dunham remains in jail quarters under a rigid small pox quarantine. Fifty of the 260 prisoners face release in two weeks but must stay jailed until the quarantine ends. No space for new inmates. Bridgeport offered a few cells and police lockups will be used. Superior Court operations for jail inmates are suspended.
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New Haven
Conn
Alfred Dunham
Bridgeport
Superrior Court
American wagon master recounts Boer War ordeal and voyage home
John McPetree of Kentucky, a former wagon master at Fort Stanton, arrived in New Orleans detailing a British transport voyage from New Orleans to Durban. He says he was forced into enlistment, jailed for desertion, pardoned by Lord Kitchener, later jailed as a vagrant, and finally returned home via the Carr Castle, warning of many Americans in distress in South Africa.
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New Orleans
John McPetree
Kentucky
United States Army
Fort Stanton
el Paso
Texas
South Africa
Durban
McPetree
Brabrant
Cape Town
Lord Kitchener
Carr Castle
Petree
Oscar Jones Signs with Los Angeles Team in Big League Move
Phoenix fans greet Oscar Jones as Dodgers style pitcher. Morley signed the young wonder and fans rejoice. Jones pitched for Phoenix last season with an average just under .600 and started fifty nine games, a feat only rivaled by Ibrey. He joins a stronger Los Angeles squad and will strengthen the team materially.
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Oscar Jones
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Morley
Jones
Ibrey
Metal and Money Market Summary Notice
Market price notes list Mexican dollars at 43 cents silver at 525 and copper at 120 12. Casting and glass repairs offered by Dr. H A Schell optician. Also an invitation to visit W E B Felix's Department Store for latest dress goods patterns.
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New York
W. EB. Felix’s Department Store
Costly Wines and Aging Madeira in Cellars
A North European note on rare Madeira in Hotel de Ville cellars Bremen. cost estimates reach 2,000,000 per bottle considering upkeep and rent, while expert Charles Bellows suggests blending demijohns to retain character. The piece ends with a quip on dialogue and a forest fact.
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Newton-Gordon
Chillingsworth-Oglethorpe
Hotel de Ville
Bremen
Charles Bellows
New York
Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief and Safe Use
Spring coughs and colds may worsen. One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as a safe, fast-acting remedy for croup, bronchitis, and throat troubles. A Barr postmaster endorses its effectiveness, while S. D. Bell & Son claim immediate relief from headaches with free eye examinations by Dr A Schell, optician.
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C. D. Dawson
Barr
S. D. Bell & Son
Tyes
A. Schell
Optician
Fine Liffany glass at low prices
Local jewelers advertise a collection of Liffany glass pieces offered at reduced prices. R. G. Capo, jeweler, promotes the selection at 83 West Congress Street.
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R. G. Capo
the Jeweler
West Congress
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Arizona
Jaeger
Southern Pacific Hotel
Yuma
San Xavier Hotel
Tucson
Bowie Railroad
Bowie Station
Nogales, Arizona
Meats Direct
L.J
Chicago
San Francisco
Sere H. Melluish
Congress St. Oppeshe the
Amerigan
New Mexico
West Texas
Albuquerque
Deming
Silver City
N. M. Bisbee
Globe
Morenci
Clifton
Ariz
el Paso Tex
Metal and Money Market
H. A. Schell
Chicago News
Europe
Chas. A. Stevens
Paris
H. L. Rigg
Renee
John I. Reilly, F. D
Robert Hennessy Reilly
Hennessy
Chicago College of Embalming
Church St
Congress St
H. Briggs
Baldwin
Restauran
Thia
Charley Whitman
Congress
Opera Hous
Whitman & Kom Proprietors
Brady-Schneider Commission CO
Stene
Yuma County
Geo. C. Walliams
Zellner Piano CO
E. Congress
Central Park Floral Company
Spring Street
Cal
Marmina
Gill
Roberts’ Restaurant
Windsor Hotel
M. Roberts
Zeigler’s
Gardiner, Worthen & Goss Go
Vy. Yuma
The
Yuma Bakery
W,.h. Shorey
Prop
W. Pennington Street
Smith
Ge. C. Alley
A. T
Fleishman’s
Geo. Martin
Cor
Church and Congress
Goldbaum
E. A. James
William van Touch
Technic Lebert & Sta
T For Aristié
Council St Fuceon, Ariz
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