Curious escapes from the gallows in old Criminology
A British tale recalls two near executions and a jury’s dramatic turn of fate. In Sussex a planned hanging failed after rain swelled the wooden gallows, sparing a man’s life. At the Old Bailey a locked jury nearly delivered a guilty verdict but the foreman’s poker gamble yielded a not guilty as the judge stood astonished. Later a Portland convict confessed the crime, implying a long-ago near-miss justice. McLean and Childress advertise auto trucks and drays.
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Sussex
England
Old Bailey
London
Ludgate Hill
James Simmer
Newgate
Portland
Habitual Constipation Cure Promoted with Laxative Syrup
An advertisement promotes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief with regular 14 to 21 day use to induce regular action, stating it stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take. Price 60 cents per bottle.
No Extra Copies Of Congressional Speeches For Campaign Use
Washington reports a paper shortage affects political campaigns as the Government Printing Office refuses further orders for additional copies of congressional speeches. White paper is scarce and the Congressional Record may be temporarily abandoned.
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Washington
Congress
Congressional Record
Camping Trip Essentials Suggests Packing Remedy
Before leaving home, buy Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy for camping. It cannot be obtained on hunting, fishing, or prospecting trips, nor on board trains or ships. The safest course is to have it with you where you travel.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Restores Vitality
Purifies and enriches the blood to restore energy and strength. You can feel an invigorating effect soon. Price 60c.
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Grove
Price
County Democratic Convention Divides Over Texas Bill of Rights
At the county convention, resolutions endorsing W P Hobby and Woodrow Wilson were followed by a vote on endorsing the first article of the Texas Bill of Rights. Seventeen voted to table, six voted to endorse, effectively resisting ratification of Texas independence as declared in the article. The discussion highlighted tensions over state sovereignty and union preservation.
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W. P. Hobby
Woodrow Wilson
Texas
United States
Learn a Practical Trade at Sherman Auto School
Learn a practical trade as an Auto and Tractor mechanic. Write for information to Sherman Auto & Tractor School Dept. L, Sherman, Texas.
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Sherman Auto & Tractor School Dept. L
Sherman, Texas
Beeville Bee Urges Private Property and Opposition to Tax Plans
A Beeville Bee editorial opposes socialistic measures including a graduated land tax and an inheritance tax. It defends private ownership, criticizes Democrats at the convention for hesitating to ratify parts of the Bill of Rights and to oppose confiscatory policies, and calls for returning to the founders' principles.
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Bee
Beeville Bee
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McLean & Childress
Whitewright Trade
Luther Smith & Son
Hunt
Dyer & Jones
Wes
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Coq
Winston-Salem
N. C
Wes Sherman
Xas
Office Commercial Bank
Mother
Aaa
U.S
City Meat Market
Garland & Hileman Proprietors
Brunswick
Brunswick Tires
Roberts
Whitewright, Texas
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