Four Shot Dead in Chicago Family Tragedy
Chicago report details a quadruple homicide at 1934 Cottage Grove Avenue. W. J. Myers, a 40 year old gunman, is suspected of killing his wife Grace Myers 25 Ralph Myers 7 and F S Bouton 55 before likely taking his own life. Police say motive stemmed from a quarrel and a peace bond against Myers.
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Chicago
Bouton
Cottage Grove Avenue
W. J. Myers
Grace Myers
Ralph Myers
W J. Myers
F. S. Bouton
Myers
Dennis O'Nell
Lansman
Ames
Levhan
Mrs Myers
Mivers
Hie Atn
Fatal clothing fire after wind-swept trash blaze
Miss Carrie Smith aged 78 dies after her clothing ignites from burning papers in her Lafayette yard. A stray wind blew a paper under her skirt triggering flames that enveloped her. by the time neighbors and doctors arrived she could not be saved and died at St. Elizabeth hospital.
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Lafayette
Ind
Carrie Smith
Hel
Misa Smith
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Appendicitis Cause Debated at Public Health Congress
Sir Lauder Brouten reported at Wirkenhead that appendicitis rates have barely risen in twenty years. He linked changes to modern wheat grinding methods, noting roller grinding alters wheat's appearance under a microscope. An American study on endemic neuritis suggested refined rice could affect recovery.
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Sirs Lauder Brouten
Public Health Congress
Wirkenhead
Jouder
America
Amateur Trio Burlesques Frayed Text Puzzle
Fragments show a garbled dramatic line about a trio of amateurs and a stage miscue. The readable bits reference a playful form of performance, a punning complaint, and a closing exclamation.
13 Year Old Girl Kills Boy In Pittsburgh Doorway
Catherine Hattl aged 13 seized an ax and killed Pasquale Holpe 18 as he stood in his doorway. She claimed she avenged a wrong and surrendered to police, placed in the jail charged with murder.
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Pitteburg
Catherine Hattl
Pasquale Holpe
Wimerding
Wil
Mi o na stomach tablets praised by Mrs Griffith
Mrs Ida Griffith of Washington D C declares Mi o na stomach tablets cured her acute gastritis and monthly indigestion after a heavy Christmas meal. She credits the tablets with allowing her to eat freely and notes the product is sold by druggists and at Len mon's Pharmacy for 0 cents a large box.
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Ida Griffith
Washington
D.C
Druggista
Lenmon’s
Booth
The Sunday School Lesson on Matthew Parable and Service
A religious study of the Matthew parable on service and salvation emphasizes that true work for God follows rebirth. It argues disciples become laborers, not idlers, and stresses grace, divine calling, and rewards for faithful service in the world.
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Israel
Egypt
Pharaoh
Habor
Tlim
Graly Ho
Judah
Jess
Bbc
Joseph
Joshua
Nasareth
Christ
Suim Tor
Bank Caehler
Tim
Dressmaking Parlors Open After August Twenty Fifth
Miss Ida Skipton announces new dressmaking parlors fitted in the front rooms over Lemley's grocery with improved conveniences to serve old and new customers. The shop will be ready after August 25, 4716.
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Lemley’s
Ida Skipton
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Heal for Sores
The ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as an instant relief for burns cuts scalds wounds piles and skin eruptions. It claims cures for sores ulcers boils felons eczema chapped hands sprains and corns with a 2c price at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
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J. B. Lemmon
Lemmon's
City Bus Lise Call Up Phone No 489 Binck
Service note directs callers to dial 489 Binck for orders. Frank Bowers will promptly attend to requests from Che street and another location.
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Lise
Binck
Frank Bowers
Che Street
Anther
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Frank L. Wilson & Co
Washington National Bark
Lowa Gas & Electric Co
Washington County Savings Bank
Myers the Slayer
W.B. Ridgely
Pioneer Barker
Lincoln
Springfield
Ridgely
Wam
B. Ridgely
Ile Sol
Bauke Dullede
Bandgaa
New York
Fells
D. M. Stearns
Carerf
Canada
CY. Mebluin
NEW Drug Company
Stagerrs Skeptics
W. A. Whiting
J. A. Harwood
South Side
John Shields & Son
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