Escape Plot in a Russian Prison Cave Scheme
Maurice and Platoff hatch a daring escape from a Kara prison aided by Lora Melikoff. The plan centers on a cave hideout, a concealed knife and wedge, chloroform, and a dangerous jailbreak with steady nerve and quick execution. The group faces an armed guard and a confrontational inmate as the escape unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Maurice
Hunh
Lora
Melikoff
Russia
Goodby
Sngry
America
Phil
Platoff
Manurice
Plantof
Yakutsk
Kara
the Amur
Vladivostok
Prisoners Kept in Separate Cell Amid Dreary Conditions
The report notes changes in prisoner placement, moving Phil and Pintoff from the central apartment to a separate cell shared with four other convicts described as coarse and vicious. They were locked up securely each evening with meals served on the sleeping platforms in a dreary ill smelling apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platoff
Maurice
Jocka
Phil
Pintoff
Electric Bitters Promoted as Universal Tonic
Advert says Electric Bitters cure back pain kidneys malaria and nervous troubles. It claims to tone the liver cleanse the blood relieve constipation headaches fainting sleeplessness and melancholy. Sold at E. T. Scott's drug store with a guarantee on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott’s
A New Salve Claims Quick Cure for Many Ailments
An advertised salve promises to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Price is 25 cents per box and it is for sale by FE T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. T. Scott
Ten Million Wheelman and Amica Oil Liniment Claim
An advertisement claims ten million American bicycle riders suffer season injuries and promotes Henry Johnsons Amica Oil Liniment as a fast bruise and sprain cure. It touts pimples sunburn tan freckles removal and offers a money back guarantee with bottles priced at 25 cents and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Henry & Johnson
Amica & Oil
E. T. Scott
Dr King’s New Discovery Gives Away Millions
Proprieties of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption claim over ten million trial bottles given free to help the needy. The ad asserts it cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases with a guarantee or refund. E. T. Scott druggist offers a free trial bottle and sells regular sizes at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. T. Scott
Twentyeth Century Train Lights Up The Northwest Limited
The North-Western Limited, departing Chicago at 6 39 p m daily, is electric lit throughout with berth lights and includes buffet, smoking and library cars, sleeping cars, and luxurious dining cars. It offers easy access to Wisconsin summer resorts via the Chicago & North-Western Railway, with tickets sold by all agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Limited
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Pioneer
Grand Trunk Railway Schedule Effective November 21 1897
Eastbound timetable lists multiple trains including Chicago Express No 3 Reading Express No 5 Pacific Express No 1 Mail and Express No 39 Way Freight andAtlantic Express No 10 with daily operation except Sunday. Telegraph office hours noted. 63 5 miles from Chicago and 271 43 miles from Port Huron. Station likely at Waskells Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Express
Reading Express
Pacific Express
Way
Lehied
Atlantic Express
Chicago
Port Huron
Buffalo and
Boston
Continental Limited
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moscow
Jeet
Wie-Jaurray Graydon
Bucklin’s
Arnica
Frazer
Centennial
Paris
Fale
Frazer Lubricator CO
Iago
Louie
Castoria
Pitcher’s
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Yx. A
Eneri
Te. D
H. G. Herrold
Jessup & Rehm
Westville Meat Market
Westville
Grand Trunk Railway System
Eee Ceeesceeses lI Doam
Joan W Waskells
Ind
Erritt
Seuseaen
Indianapolis
Norte Boul
Michigan City
Dabyorgere
K. N. Stephenson
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tens
Cooper
Tupelo
Cardel
Continental
Eastern Express
Boston and
Jos
New Muasic
Liberal
Popular Music Pub. Co
J. Gringer
Wanatail
Indiana
Burcky & Milan
South Clark Street
Zoo
Wanatah
NEW Grocery
Fryar & Garpenter
Freak
Carpenter
the Peace Commission
Gus Schlosser
H. B. Hearoed
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!