Grand jury recess delays Browne bribery case in Chicago
The special grand jury that indicted Representative Lee O Neil Browne on bribery charges recessed until May 24 amid rumors of further disclosures. State's Attorney Wayman kept details close while aiming to hear more on the Lorimer U S Senate election and possibly issue another indictment if needed. Link’s testimony is pivotal as he claims Browne paid him 1000 dollars in St Louis last summer without a promised vote favor.
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Criminal Court
Lee O'Neil Browne
Wayman
William E. Lorimer
United States Senate
Browne
Cook
Sangamon
Sangamon County
Burke
Link
United States
St. Louis
Lorimer
Baseball Results National League Summary
National League standings and scores from games noted with Cincinnati New York Chicago Brooklyn St Louis and Pittsburg rain delays. Players Bender Block Ros Scott Street Easter and more appear in box scores with final tallies and innings noted across cities including Philadelphia Washington Boston New York and St Louis.
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New York
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Brooklyn
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O Frock
Graham
Phillipps
Gibson
Louis
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Maroney
Doolin
Moran
Harmon
Phelps
Washington
Roh
Cleveland
Link
Easter
Walker
Street
Puerche
Killian
Browning
Stanageé
Collins
Gilligan
Bailey
Powell
Killifer
Allen
Stephens
Warhop
Kleinow
Tariff debate dominates Congress and 1909 politics
Washington reports that tariff discussions drive the session with Payne Aldrich speeches sparking campaign use. Longworth backs Taft era tariff board funding while Cummins reports strong Iowa reception and rising support but questions linger about party loyalty. A constitutional change to inaugurations and a railroad bill endgame also loom.
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Washington
Representative Payne
Tariff Board
Taft
Congress
Unclear cryptic note about a deputy editor query
A blurred prompt questions whether a young lady named or described as choosing a phrase will step away from the Rothschilds group or office. The exact meaning and names are obscured in the fragment.
Eagle members urged to join list before inflation fee change
Fraternal Eagle chapter warns those without ear names to sign up soon as the list will be called shortly. The enrollment fee rises to 25 dollars from 5 dollars. Organizer will be at the North Side Shoe store at 786.
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Fraternal Org
Eagle
North Side Shoe Store
Scores and Postponements From Across Games
In Milwaukee two games noted and two at Kansas City with Columbus eight points. Other games postponed.
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Milwaukee
Tole Fo
Kansas City
Columbus
Snow Report From Southwest Georgia Towns
Snow fell lightly in several towns southwest of Atlanta on May 18, with reports coming from Atlanta area observers and local weather notes.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Chicago Markets Report Mixed Grain and Live Stock Prices
Chicago May 17 market snapshot shows Wheat varied with No 2 red around 1.13 to 1.15 and corn mixed from 62 to 68 cents, oats 41 to 44 cents. Live stock in Chicago hogs 9.65 to 9.75, cattle 8.25 to 8.70, sheep 8.40 to 8.85. Omaha cattle 5.86 to 7.85, hogs 9.30 to 9.45, sheep 6.25 to 7.75. East Buffalo notes strong cattle and hog markets with heavy hogs at 10.00 to 10.20.
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Chicago
Omaha
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Ei Srienes
Hiss
Sage Tea for Hair Color Restorer Promoted in 19th Century Ad
The article praises using sage tea to preserve hair color, noting grandmothers relied on it and mothers now consider it. It introduces Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as a ready to use scalp tonic sold for 50 cents to $1, available via drug stores or by Wyeth Chemical Co. and McElhinney Plug Co. The piece ends with a humorous jab about rising prices for sage brooms and vacuum cleaners.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
McElhinney Plug Co
Free cabinet pictures of babies aged six to eighteen months
Until June 10 the TAtteod Tellin Studio offers a free large cabinet picture featuring as many baby portraits as possible. Parents consent to use the baby's photograph in the studio’s display by allowing its inclusion in the free picture.
How Far Can You See The Far Sight Record
The article discusses the greatest known sighting feats. It cites tests locating Alcor in Ursa Major as a vision limit. It notes naked eye observations of Jupiter’s satellites and a Humboldt account of Peruvians recognizing a white-clad human 18 miles away.
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Jupiter
Earth
Humboldt
Hyomei Inhaler Promoted For Catarrh Cures
Ad promotes Hyomei for nose and throat infections with a $1 complete outfit including inhaler. Claims cure for catarrh croup coughs colds or money back. Testimonials hail life saving benefits from Ada Hopkins James Spencer and A Haglan. Offers extra bottle for 50 cents and free booklet and sample bottle from Booths Hyomei Co Buffalo NY.
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Lemmon’s
Ilyomei
Ada Hopkins
Coldwater
Mich
Hyomel
James Spencer
Water- Vliet
Booth's
Hyomei Co
Buffalo, N. Y
First Contact at Ogden Utah Reports Strong Phenomenon
Readers are told even persistent optimists will breathe easier once the phenomenon has been completed. The note frames Ogden Utah as the setting for a significant upcoming event with broad expectations.
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Ogden
Utah
Comet Time Table May Contact Earth Overnight
Comet tail will touch Earth May 18 around 8 p m and last about 24 hours. Head distance at passing through Earth's orbit is about 14 million miles, with head diameter near 200000 miles. Head magnitude is about 16000 Earths. speed around 40 miles per second. Tail length likely over 25000000 miles.
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Earth
Comet Halley To Cross Earth Orbit Tonight
Chicago reports Halley’s comet will pass near Earth with the tail stretching toward the horizon. Astronomers like Professor E B Frost of Yerken Observatory estimate the tail length around 25 000 600 miles and predict a spectacular display depending on weather and tail thickness.
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Chicago
Halley
Ogden
Utah
E. B. Frost
Yerken Observatory
Frost
Electric for Women Promises Health and Happiness
A vintage ad claims women with nerves melancholy headaches backache and weak kidneys improve with Electric as the best remedy. It touts relief from sleeplessness loss of appetite and faintness, selling at 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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J. E. Lemmon
Lemmon
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