Execution of Berkley Smith in Indiana prison
Friday morning in Michigan City, Indiana, Berkley Smith, an Indianapolis man, was hanged for the murder of his wife. The execution occurred at 12 15, lasted 11 minutes, and witnesses described the scene as horrific. Smith faced the death sentence with prayer and a final plea for mercy before the trap snapped.
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Berkley’ Smith
Indianapolis
Smith
Murderers’ Row
Reid
Lexington
Hanly
Publisher's plea for overdue subscription payments
In a brief notice the publisher asks readers to remit the amount owed on subscriptions. It notes the figure may be uncertain but stresses the reader should settle as if it were correct and promises to rectify any record flaws. The tone is formal and urging.
Execution by Hanging Described in Detail
The condemned man was executed after a trap collapsed beneath him with a five second pause before the fall. Two physicians and the prison doctor witnessed the hanging, with outside doctors Drs. Borley and Stoltz. Remains were shipped to Lexington Kentucky for burial at the family's request. The executed man, a well educated Black man named Smith, was known to have a decent upbringing.
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Borley and
Stoltz
South Bend
Lexington
Kentucky
Smith
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted As Early Stage Cure
Advert sees Foley's Honey and Tar claimed as a remedy for consumption in early stages with comfort and relief in worst cases. It warns against substitutes and urges readers to choose Foley's product. E. T. Scott, druggist, endorses the claim.
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Foley’s
E. T. Scott
Banks Pay Extra Dividend At Fifth Avenue Bank
Fifth Avenue bank stockholders receive an extra 120 per cent dividend totaling 300000 dollars drawn from profits of 1903 and 1904. Capital stock stands at 250000 dollars while regular 25 per cent quarterly dividends have continued since 1891. Russell Sage serves as director and major stockholder. Chemical National, led by H W Green, pays the largest 150 per cent annual dividend with shares quoted around 4275 dollars bid and 4325 dollars asked.
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Fifth Avenue Bank
Wall Street
Russell Sage
The
Chemical National
H. W. Green
Diamond cure for consumption touted from Paris discovery
The latest Paris news claims a diamond cure for consumption. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs with testimonials from W T McGee of Vanleer Tenn, offered at E T Scotts drug store for 50c or 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
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Paris
W. T. McGee
Vanleer Tenn
Dr. King
E. T. Scott
Pacific Northwest booklet promotion by Chicago & North Western
The Chicago and North Western Railway issued a illustrated booklet on the Pacific Northwest detailing scenic beauty natural resources and growth. It is available by mail for 4 cents in stamps with facts about Lewis and Clark Exposition excursion rates and guided tours from Chicago and the East. Address W B Koiskerp P T M 215 Jackson Boulevard Chicago for details.
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Pacific Northwest
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Chicago
East
W. B. Koiskerp
Jackson Boulevard
Seventeen Year Locusts Invade Laporte County Farmlands
Locusts emerge after seventeen years hidden underground in Laporte County. Cicadas perforate ground beneath trees, shed skins, and swarm to feed on vegetation. Females lay eggs on leaves as English sparrows, digger wasps, and other birds prey on the insects.
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Laporte County
Angora Goats Letter to President Roosevelts Angora Goat Note
A secret letter to President Roosevelt discusses Angora goats and the Department of Agriculture. The writer comically warns of goat mischief, fences, rose gardens, and even a consulate for fishing grounds while noting no Angora division exists by that name. It suggests the goats threaten property and prompts investigation of a fence supplier.
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Roosevelt
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agriculture
New Hampshire
Togo
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Chicago New York
Wealthy trio mocked by Lacan philosopher
The Lacan philosopher quips about Rockefeller Morgan and Carnegie, joking they suffer envy for being rich while Bacon and greens bless health and grace of God. The remark lampoons wealth, mobility, and disorders linked to fame.
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Rockefeller
Morgan
Carnegie
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Cure
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for lame back and kidney, liver, and bladder issues. It promises free samples and a health book, urging readers to send for information and to mention the paper. The copy notes bottle sizes and the Bing hamton New York address.
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Kilmer
Bright
Gilraertai
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bing
Escant Eineshamton
N. Y
Swamp-Root
Low Northwestern Line Summer Resort Rates Advertised
Low daily rates from Chicago to Lake Osnneva and many northern destinations including Waukesha Green Lake Devils Lake Madison Milwaukee Fond du Lac Osh kosh Neenah Manasha Eagle River Manitowish St Paul Minneapolis Lake Minnetonka Ashland Superior Duluth Marquette with return by October 31. Frequent fast through trains offer the best of everything. Illustrated cooklet The Lakes and Summer Resorts of the Northwest distributed for 4 cents in stamps.
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Chicago
Lake Osnneva
Waukesha
Green Lake
Devils Lake
Madison
Milwaukee
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Neenah-Mznasha
Eagle River
Manitowish
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka
Ashland
Superior
Duluth
Marquette
Northwest
W. B Kaiskern
P.T.M
Fifth Avenue
Tland
Western Ry
Omaha
Cheyenne
Granger
Colorado
Utah
Lake McDonald Country
Canadian Rockies
California
Yellowstone Park
Lewis and Glare Centennial
Pacific Northwest
A. H. Waggener
Fifth Ave
Wabash Low Rate Tickets to Chicago and Return
Five day validity for Wabash tickets to Chicago and back. Fare notes include Faure priced at 1.55 dollars for round trip and 0.95 dollars, with Chicago listed in both directions.
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Chicago
Letting of Contract for Excavation at Otis Indiana
Notice from A. J. Shunk trustee of New Durham township inviting bids for excavating about 14000 yards of earth at the crossing of the L S M S Ry and the stone road one half mile east of Otis Indiana. Bids accepted until noon July 22 1905 plans on file at his office right to reject any and all bids reserved.
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New Durham Township
L.S & M.S Ry
Stone Road
Otis
Indiana
A. J. Shunk
First Class Tours to Lewis and Clark Exposition
Four separate tours offer guided trips to Denver Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Pike’s Peak Royal Gorge Salt Lake Yellowstone San Francisco and Los Angeles. Rates cover railroad fare sleeping car hotel service side trips and all expenses. Depart Chicago via the Chicago Western Pacific North Western Line on July 6 12 27 and August 10. Apply S A Hutchison Manager 212 Clark St Chicago.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
Pike’s Paak
Royal Gorge
Yellowstone
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Wason Pacific
North-Western
S. A. Hutchison
Clark St
Wanted Men and Women Representing a Chicago Firm
Ads seek men and women in the county and nearby areas to represent and advertise an old established house with solid finances. Salaries listed as $21 weekly for men and $12 to $18 weekly for women, with weekly advances by check from head offices. Horse and buggy provided when needed. position permanent. Address Blow Bros. & Co. Dept. 5 Monon Bldg. Chicago Ill. 24-16
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Blow Bros. & Co
Monon Bldg
Chicago
Ill
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Michigan City News
Westville
Cullander Bros
International Silver Co
Meriden, Conn
IB. Solow
Rset Ees
Hrhababra
Bass
Bre Lac
Sea Nan Hs
Brr Eee
Asshass A Soc Se
Lewis and Clark Exposition Port
Madison Medicine Co
Medion WV
Sates
Care
F. W.meissner
Journam
Michigan City
Silias
JT. T. Srrres
King Piano
Huntington
Valparaiso
Herrold
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