Death for hundreds in Stanford poisoning case
Frisco detectives probe a bottle of bicarbonate of soda used by Mrs Jane Stanford that reportedly contained 662 grains of strychnine. Investigators seek motive as relatives wait for Honolulu’s confirmation and legal counsel discuss the will.
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California
Bon Francisco
Henry
Honolulu
Jane Stanford
Stanford
Australia
Bertha Berner
Louis Falkenau
Elgin Citizens Protest Lease Deal For City Light Plant
About 1,000 Elgin residents gathered at the Dubois Opera House to oppose the ordinance leasing the municipal electric light plant for ten years to the Elgin Aurora and Southern Traction company. Alderman Pearsall defended the rushed passage claiming private ownership will save the city $9,000 this year and $100,000 over the lease period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin, Jr
Elgin
Dubois Opera House
Elgin, Aurora and Southern Traction Company
Pearsall
Robbery Attempt Targets Manchester State Bank
An attempt to rob the Manchester State Bank in Manchester was foiled when burglars blew the outer door of the safe. Citizens alerted by the alarm pursued as the thieves escaped on a handecar along the Chicago and Alton railroad.
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Springfield
Manchester State Bank
Manchester
Chicago and Alton
Germany accelerates artillery rearmament amid budget plan
Berlin reports the government will rearm artillery as fast as guns can be manufactured rather than over several years as the army appropriation bill indicated. The shift signals rapid mobilization ahead of potential conflicts and reflects fiscal urgency in defense programs.
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Berlin
Top Working Old Front Trees In March And April
Grafting guide for cleft grafting of old trees. Involves square cuts, two-scion inserts, and wax sealing. Covers stock preparation, scion fitting, cambium alignment, and wax formulas for cold and warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Bailey
Feeding value of dried beet pulp in Michigan markets
Two years of sales and testing show dried beet pulp and dried molasses beet pulp have feeding values comparable to corn. Grain mixes with beet pulp yield more mutton at lower cost, and dried molasses beet pulp offers slightly higher value, though price offsets the small margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan Experiment Station
Garden Catalog Secrets and Hardy Varieties Revealed
Read about Crimson Winter rhubarb from Luther Burbank and other hardy novelties. Notes cover Great Emperor asparagus, New Commercial Yellow Globe onion, New Sweet Scented Tufted Panay pansies, Memorial Wichuriana roses, scale problems with lilacs and quince, plus tree planting tips and proper root-year care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Burbank
Seedsmann
Europe
San Jose
Seat sale for Academy play opens Saturday at Columbia Pharmacy
A notice states the seat sale for the Academy play opens Saturday morning at Columbia Pharmacy. A Chicago alderman credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for easing throat and lung complaints during a hard campaign. The ad notes Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman sell the remedy.
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Columbia Pharmacy
Chicago
Chamberlains Cough
John Shenick
S. Peria St
Chamberlain
Stewart
Cook & Sherman
Frisco and Southern Railway Introduce Through Pullman Sleepers
Beginning November 15 and daily thereafter through summer 1905 the Frisco System with the Southern Railway will run through Pullman Sleepers between Kansas City Missouri and Jacksonville Florida as part of the Southeastern Limited. The train features electric lights a cafe car and an observation car on a route serving major Southeast cities. Berth reservations may be made through Frisco representatives or connecting lines. Passenger Traffic Department Saint Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Southern Railway
Kansas City
Jacksonville
Fla
Southeastern
Passenger Traffic Department
Saint Louis
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Work & Meek
Crown Cafe
Washington Street
Mtu CU
Burlington
J. E. Kunath
Leland Stanford, JR
University
662
City Electric Light
Germany
Washington National Bank
H. F. Steck
East Side Jeweler
Bauer
Roy Y. Stichter
Careka Stock Food
Mason Transfer & Storage Co
C. N
Livings
OttLumwa
Florida
Frisco System
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