Did He 08 Murder Hypnotism and Starvation Tale
Chicago reports Mrs. Elizabeth Dufree, third wife of William H. Dufree of Elgin, died June 20 after neighbors claim she was hypnotized drugged and starved for three months. The Kane County case follows a claim of white powders and an alleged motive, with statements from relatives friends and a doctor and coroner involved.
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Chicago
Elizabeth Dufree
William H. Dufree
Elgin
Kane County
W. H. Rayters
Dufree
State Street
Walnut Avenue
Whiting
Goroner Humphrey
Dufree Case Links Hypnosis to Tragic Home
Mrs Chester testifies that Mrs Dufree showed trance like hunger and drank food hidden by a neighbor amid alleged hypnotic control or drugging. The coroner adjourns until Saturday as witnesses, including three sisters, are summoned to testify. Dufree faces $1,000 bonds, released on recognizance, with a troubled history of four marriages and deaths.
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Mrs. Chester
Mrs. Dufree
Dufree
Becker
Sarah Kesterton
Bertha Lorenz
Lejoit
Elizabeth Cunningeham
Elgin
Mary Dufree
Bertha Dufree
Charles H. Dufree
Attorney General to Prosecute Rebating Railroads
The attorney general will carry out the presidents directives to prosecute railroad corporations for rebates, including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. Assistant Attorney General Purdy will devote all his time to the work and has gone to Kansas City for this purpose.
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Washington
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company
Purdy
Kansas City
Convicted Murderer Garman Found Dead in Cell
Lewiston Pa June 27 Elwood Garman jailed for first degree murder of William Murray was found dead in his Miffinetown cell. He died by drinking carbolic acid after his June 17 conviction. Garman, a prominent Mitfine town citizen, had been linked to the railroad clerk victim’s alleged improper relationship.
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Lewiston
Elwood Garman
William Murray
Miffinetown
Garman
Mitfinetown
Why Doctors Fail and Mrs Pinkham Succeeds
A Victorian era female health advertisement arguing physicians fail to diagnose female illnesses because patients withhold details. It credits Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts with successful treatment using her Vegetable Compound. The piece asserts women gain cures by writing for advice and testimonials support the product’s effectiveness.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Campbell Bros Show Brings Vivid Farce to City
A July 7 appearance by Campbell Bros Shows in the city promises a striking spectacle that blends myth and history into a vivid educational display. The performance aims to teach strategy valor and patriotism through a dramatic, otherworldly show that captivates audiences and lingers long after the curtain.
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Campbell Bros
Grand Celebration at West Chester July 4
West Chester hosts a July 4 festival with Washington band music, a 10 50 parade, Uncle Sam display, two speakers, children drills, pony and wheel races, greased pig, and toy amusements. Brinton fronts a large tent, evening fireworks, ample food and team care. Marshal R Wells. Managers R F McFarlane and J H Grush.
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Washington Band
Uncle Sam
Brinton
R. Wells
R. F. McFarlane
J. H. Grush
Cuban Diarrhoea Remedy Backed by Soldier’s Wife Testimony
A Houston, Texas testimonial claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured a husband after Cuban diarrhoea contracted in Cuba during the Spanish American War. The note cites doctors failing and neighbors corroborating, with Stewart's Pharmacy selling the remedy.
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U.S
Cuba
Minnie Jacobs
Houston
Texas
Chamberlain
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook& Sherman
Nickel Plate Road Holiday Tickets From Chicago
One fare round trip plus twenty five cents available from Chicago on July 1 2 3 and 4 to any point on the Nickel Plate Road. Ticket offices at Chicago Depot LaSalle and Van Buren Sts 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex. July 3.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago Depot
LaSalle and
van Buren Sts
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
Brother of Centerville Schools Chief Dies in Wreck
Iowa City June 27. One of the victims of the Twentieth Century Limited wreck is J. H. Gibson of Chicago, a traveling man. He was en route to accept a $5,000 yearly job offer when the disaster occurred. His brother BE N Gibson, Centerville schools superintendent, learned of the tragedy from newspapers and rushed to Ohio to arrange funeral matters.
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Iowa City
Lake Shore
BE. N. Gibson
Centerville
Iowa
University of Iowa
J. H. Gibson
Chicago
Ohio
Electric Bitters Restores Kidney Patient’s Health
C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa reported severe kidney disease with backache headache and low mood. After using Electric Bitters he claims full recovery and recommends the tonic to others with kidney liver or stomach issues. Guaranteed by J H Stewart. 60 cents.
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C. F. Collier
Chberokee
Iowa
J. H Stewart
Real Estate Transfers From Local Listings
Real estate transfers show multiple moves in Oregon and nearby areas. J Baird to EB Baird involves a tract in Oregon for 3000 dollars. J T Long to T H Will in Oregon for 6965 dollars. Wal to TX Long in Oregon for 7000 dollars. William F Sweet to Ellis Walton Jr 80 acres in Clay for 6000 dollars. Creswell to W S and Ella Brown tract Lime Creek for 2500 dollars. Darbyshire to Van Nostrand 200 acres Marion for 10000 dollars. Jehiel Day to C R 1 P R R tract Brighton 25. James Day to C R 1 P R R tract Brighton 175. Jehiel Day to C R 1 P R R tract Brighton 25. Koch to C R 1 P R R tract Brighton 350.
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J. Baird
EB. J. Baird
Oregon
J. T. Long
T. H. Will
J. TX. Long
William Fredrick Sweet
Ellis Walton, Jr
Clay
L. V. Creswell
W. S
Ella G. Brown
Lime Creek
Matthew P. Darbyshire
EB. R. van Nostrand
Marion
Jehiel Day
C. R
Brighton
James Edwin Day
PR. R
John F. Koch
Dying of Consumption Promised Cure Found in King’s Discovery
A testimonial notes consumption pains and claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured William Myers of Cearfoss Maryland after other medicines failed. The ad promises relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia prevention with bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00 and a free trial offer at J H Stewart’s drug store.
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Wm. Myers
Cearfoss
J. H. Stewart
Geo Dempsey Visits Trenton Missouri
Geo Dempsey was a visitor in Trenton Missouri yesterday confirming local interest in his touring schedule and public appearances while there.
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Geo. Dempsey
Trenton
Artillery Races and Bedouin Feats at Campbell Shows
At Campbell Bros consolidated shows audiences witness field artillery races with gunners caissons and horses racing to reach the goal amid thundering carriages and military precision. A Bedouin Arab troupe performs daring equestrian feats and weapon theatrics. Washington appearance Friday July 7, 1905.
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West Point
Campbell Bros. Consolidated
Washington
Whooping cough praised in Jamaica for Chamberlain remedy
Mr J Riley Bennett chemist of Brown's Town Jamaica West India Islands commends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best relief for whooping cough prevalent in the area. He notes it has never failed to help when recommended and grateful mothers thank him for the advice. remedy sold at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
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J. Riley Bennett
Brown's Town
Jamaica
West India Islands
Chamberlain
Stewart
Pramacy
Cook & Sherman
Senators and Governors in a Changing Power Balance
The article notes a shift from governors using the Senate as a stepping stone to governors gaining prominence. It cites historic resignations for governorships, contrasts past patterns with modern practice, and highlights recent moves by Tennessee and Wisconsin governors seeking higher office.
Iowa Central Ry round trip tickets to Minnesota and Dakota
The Iowa Central Railway announces daily summer round trip fares to northern Minnesota and Dakota points with return limit October 31. Reduced round trip tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis on sale after June 1. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn 83 july
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Iowa Central Ry
Dakota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
A. B. Cutts
Minn
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Fairy Tale
America
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Coliier
United States Senate
LafFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
Congress
University of North Carolina
Boutell
Harrison Gray Otis
John Davis
Massachusetts
Robert Y. Hayne
South Carolina
William 4. Marey
Martin van Buren
New York
Alexander Mouton
Louisiana
Jefferson Davis
Henry Stuart Foote
N. P. Tallmadge
Empire State
Tyler
Alaska
Oklahoma
Tennessee
W. E. Logan
Washington, Iowa
St Louis
Rmcethinney Drug Co
WM. Bokrnkamp
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