Pardon Board Sees Near Equal Petitions Jan-Jun 1926
The pardons board reported 21 petitions for pardons paroles or commutation from January 1 to June 30 1926 nearly matching the total for 1924. May and June hearings were heavy with many old cases carried forward. Governor Branch limited clemency appeals while Governor Jackson had denied many, as the board reviews over 100 cases for the July meeting and prepares recommendations for Jackson.
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State Board
Pardons Board
Junie
Actink
Ghettman
Jackson
Indiana
Denny
Population shift from farms to towns in 1924
Census data show a drop of 6 percent in farm residents from January 1, 1924 to 1925, with 1.896 million moving to towns and cities and 263 000 births plus 266 000 deaths yielding a natural increase of 497 000. Farm-to-city movement remained strong, with about 182 040 to cities and 1.396 million to urban areas in 1924, while New England and South Atlantic divisions are noted.
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Ately
Joss Dup
Miler
New England
Atlantic States
Mountain States
Pacific
West South Central
United States
ChicagoWoman Held On Murder Charge In Baby Farm Case
Accused Mrs Minnie Reiger of Chicago is held on a murder charge in the death of four year old Elmer Sherman who had been in her care. Police describe the case as a baby farm operation and say Elmer's life was insured for 250 dollars shortly before his death.
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Minnie Reiger
Chicago
Elmer Sherman
Elmer
Are You All Run Down? Dean's Pills Ad Endorsement
A Washington reader praises Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic for weak kidneys and back pain. Mrs. W P Smith describes relief after using Dean's Pills bought at Lindenedisi Pharmacy, noting headaches, blurred vision, irritability, and persistent fatigue improved. 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Washington
W.P. Smith
E. Maple St
Lindenedis Pharmacy
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
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Equite
Hall's
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East North Central States
East North Centraltates
Temple Court
Burch Auto Supply
Iine
Reel-Blue Lumber CO
Louis Foy
Palm Beach
J. Beitman
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