Innocent Claim Sparks Billik Pardons Prompt Push
Chicago inquiry revisits the case of Herman Billik a Joliet life prisoner once condemned for mass murder. Supporters led by Father P J O Callaghan press for pardon arguing he was a victim of deceit and superstition while detailing alleged motives and the family poisonings tied to insurance proceeds.
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Chicago
Herman Billik
Joliet
Liliikk
Johann Hoch
H. H. Holmes
Billik
Mary Vizal
Martin
Rose Vizal
Martin Vizal
Tillie
Rose
Ella
Billie
Mary
Vizal
Father P. J. O'Callaghan
Catholic University At
Washington
Father O’callaghan
Leneen
El Dorado Leads Kansas Oil Boom, $130000 on 86 Invest
RE E Fitzpatrick says El Dorado oil town thrives as Mr Gray bought a 40 acre lease for 80 dollars and sold half for 65000 then the other half for another 65000, totaling 130000 from an 86 investment. Land lies three miles west of El Dorado with streets paved and new houses rising.
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Gray
Dorado
Fitzpatrick
el Dorado
Granddaughter Wears Beloved Christening Robe
In Oakland California on December 26 Betty Gardiner daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Gardiner wore a white christening gown that had belonged to her grandfather the late J B Merritt who was christened 76 years ago The garment has been carefully kept by relatives and was last worn seventeen years ago for Bestor Cowell a nephew of Mrs Gardiner christening.
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Oakland
Cal
Betty Gardiner
Claude Gardiner
Kales Avenue
J. B. Merritt
How Thin People Obtain A Plump Strong Robust Body
An advertisement touts tonoline as a quick method to gain 10 to 30 pounds of solid flesh and muscle. A Pittsburg man claims rapid weight gain after tonoline use, with Elvington's Pharmacy promoting free 50c samples and promising safe home treatment without drastic diets or creams. The offer urges readers to mail in a coupon for a free package.
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F. P. Smith
Pittsburg
Elvington
Noline
Free Tonoline Coupon Offer in Boston Ad
A historical coupon offer promises one 50c package of Tonoline Free in exchange for a 10c silver postage payment. The coupon directs recipients to send it to the American Proprietary Co. in Boston Massachusetts as proof of good faith.
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American Proprietary Co
Boston
Mass
Americans Aid Front Through Vosges Mountaintop Transport
An Associated Press report from the Vosges mountains notes American resources in Alsace including mule teams from Missouri and Louisiana, Alaska and Labrador dog sleds, and motorcars used to move wounded to hospitals. Dogs, sheep-dogs, collies, and miscues are trained at high-altitude kennels to deliver supplies and assist troops amid winter snow, with drivers relying on animal training for guidance.
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Vosges Mountains
Alsace
America
Associated Press
Willy
France
Algeria
Missouri
Louisiana
Vosges
Atlantic
Alaska
Labrador
Admiral Dewey At 80th Milestone
Washington figures woke to a flood of felicitations on Admiral Dewey as he began his eightieth year. The famed naval hero, though less vigorous physically, remained mentally sharp, recalling his May Day 1898 voyage into Manila Bay and the destruction of the Spanish fleet.
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Washington, D. C
Dewey
Navy Department
Manila Bay
Montejo
Lost Spitz Dog From 506 North 4th Street
A small white Spitz is missing from 506 North 4th Street. A reward will be paid to the owner at that address. Item signed by J. W. Roseboro on December 26, 1911. The advertisement also promotes a jewelry line from J. T Burke at 27 South Front Street featuring Cameos and La Vallieres with prices and selection.
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J. W. Burke
South Front Street
G. Dannenbaum’s
Market Street
J. E. Marshburn
South 2Nd Street
Wilmington
N. C
North 4Th Street
J. W. Roseboro
la Valliers
J. T Burke
Jewelery
J. T. Burke
Charles Finkelstein
South Front ‘Street
Carolina Beach Road
North 13Th Street
W. B. Klander
South Second Street
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Martin Vrzal
Vrzal
Mary Vrzal
W.B. Cooper &Co
Wilmington, N. C
W. B. Thorpe and Company
Water and Ann Streets
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas
RE. E. Fitzpatrick
Butler County
Jostetter
AMER
United States
Europe
OLD and Strong — Mechanic’s Home Association
B. & L. Stock
W. C. Cumming
L. L. Shepard
North 4Th ST
York
Malaga
Bear Produce and Merchandise,Co
Gordon's
R. B. Moore
3Rd and
Castle
Admiral Dewey
Messenger Service
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
Graham
Castle Street
N. 4Th Street
London
Bear Produce
Moise Co
United States Navy
Hotel Imperial
Four Oaks
Fifth Avenue
Motte
Leon_L. Motte
Church Street
Newa
the Repair Shoe Repair Co
Bijou
the Peoples Savings Bank
Murchison National Bank
Kazy Kitchens
Tide Water Power Co
Edison
Edisonrs
C. W. Yates Company
J. Frank Jarman
Duggist
Princess Street
THE
Payne Drug Company
Red Cross Streets
Citizens Savings Club
Citizens Bank
American Bank & Trust Company Commercial Savings and Trust
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