Jury in Schenk case ends with mistrial in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia January 27 the jury in Mrs Laura F Schenk s trial for poisoning her husband John O Schenk failed to reach a verdict and were discharged by Judge Jordan The jurors stood 11 to 1 for acquittal in most ballots The court may retry the case at the next term and bail for Mrs Schenk may be reduced and she released if customs are followed
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Wheeling
W. Va
Laura F. Schenk
John O. Schenk
Jordan
Florence Coleman
Schenk
Coleman
Mrs. Schenk
Fall on Ice May Be Fatal
Watertown New York Justice Watson M Rogers nine years in office lies at death's door after an icy fall two weeks ago. He struck his head and has been unconscious two days with uncertain diagnosis including meningitis skull fracture or brain clot. Weather forecast also notes rain snow and colder conditions for Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin with northwesterly winds.
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Watertown
N. Y
Watson M. Rogers
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
No More Gray Hair Sage Tea Adotion in Modern Form
An ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as a scalp tonic and hair color restorer superior to traditional sage tea. It claims easy color preservation, with bottles selling for 50 cents to $1 and available at drugstores or by mail from Wyeth Chemical Co.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
Foley's Kidney Pills advertisement claims cure and relief
Foley's Kidney Pills promise to cure backache and strengthen kidneys. They correct urinary irregularities, build tissues, and remove excess uric acid that causes rheumatism. The ad claims prevention of Bright's Disease and Diabetes and restoration of health. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
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Bright
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Asbury Park Hotel Burned
Asbury Park New Jersey January 27 The West End hotel in Asbury Park was partially destroyed by fire causing an estimated loss of 40 600 dollars.
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Asbury Park
N. J
West End
Purify the Blood to Cure Catarrh Says S S S
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a blood infection causing head noises mucus throat and deafness and claims S S S blood purifier cleanses the blood to produce a permanent cure. It promotes a free book on catarrh and medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S.S
Lorimer Aids Slap At Taft At Springfield Lincoln Event
Kawara D. Shurtleff and Burnett M. Chiperfield oppose Taft’s Lincoln celebration plan in Springfield on February 11. They aim to place Lorimer allies on the house committee and influence the Hamilton Club banquet lineup. Reports suggest other Lorimer supporters may be excluded from the banquet board.
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Springfield
Kawara D. Shurtleff
Burnett M. Chiperfield
Walton
Taft
Shurtleff
Taft Vee
Rny
Wire
Hamilton Club
Lorimer
Senate OKs Secretary's Pay Hike to Ten Thousand
The Senate adopted an amendment to the executive legislative and judicial appropriation bill raising the president's secretary salary from 6000 to 10000 dollars. The 25 to 22 vote split included insurgent Republicans and most Democrats opposing the increase. Senator Bailey criticized the raise saying it is indefensible and questions the president's need of such a secretary.
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Washington
Senate
Bailey
United States
Texas
Insane Man Bites Patrol Officer in Port Huron
Patrolman James Alloway was bitten on the right hand while removing the hopelessly insane Fred Wager to the county jail. Wager, deluded as a million-dollar estate manager, was violent and feared to harm his family. Application will be made to send him to Pantiae.
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Port Huron
Mich
James Alloway
Fred Wager
Pantiae
Storm costs 120 lives from Japanese fishing fleet loss
The Seattle Maru reports that a heavy storm near Owari Bay on January 8 wrecked twenty Japanese fishing vessels and caused 120 deaths. The disaster underscores the perilous conditions faced by sailors in wartime waters.
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Owari Bay
Japan
Seattle
Wash
Seattle Maru
How to Keep Hair in Curl
A woman shares a method to maintain curls in fog mist and rain. She uses an airtight egg white solution diluted with water applied by a comb, then twists each strand tightly and wraps it around a curling tool to hold shape overnight.
Paynter Defends Lorimer Amid Senate Action
In Washington the senate approved the Indian appropriation bill as Senator Root supported the ocean mail subsidy. Senator Paynter spoke for nearly two hours defending the privileges and elections committee report and Lorimer’s entitlement to his seat. A separate note offers instructions on cleaning with gasoline to avoid rings on fabric.
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Washington
Senate
Root
Paynter
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lorimer
Jehoshaphat as King and faithfulness to God
A Sunday School lesson on Jehoshaphat of Judah, noting his piety and flaws, his alliance with Ahab and Ahaziah, and the call to separation from unbelief. It contrasts divine guidance with human error, citing scripture from Second Chronicles and Paul’s teaching on righteousness through faith.
Jehoshaphats Good Reign and Civic Spirit Excerpt
This 1909 lesson outlines Jehoshaphat of Judah, his wise steps to protect the kingdom, and the role of public institutions and Christian conduct. It links true godliness to national strength, urging adult Bible study and public school faith integration as guardrails against temptation and decline.
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Jehoshaphat
Cure a Cold in One Day Advertising Claim
An old ads claim promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. The box is branded with KE and Druggist money back if it fails, signed by W. Grove.
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KE. W. Grove
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited as Reliable Cough Remedy
Mrs. Charles Kline of Easton Pennsylvania reports several family members were cured of coughs and colds using Foley's Honey and Tar. She urges others to refuse substitutes and keep a bottle on hand. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. noted.
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Foley
Charles Kline
N. 8Th
St. Easton
Lemmon
Harmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Lemmon's Pharmacy HYOMEL Catarrh Cure Offer
The ad touts HYOMEL a eucalyptus thymel antiseptic for catarrh with a money back guarantee. A bottle costs 50 cents and a complete outfit with inhaler and instructions is $1.00.
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Lemmon
Lemmon’s
Haight Sews On: Repairs And Machines For Sale
O F Haight announces continued sale of sewing machines and repair services for all makes. Customers are invited to bring old machines to his store and inquire at the First United Presbyterian area for location details.
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O. F. Haight
First United Presbyterk
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