Chicago trial reveals Clark Street bunko scheme and Lehmann role
Testimony details a No. 7 Clark Street gift and envelope bunko run by Lehmann and associates. Adolph Lehmann, long tied to the operation, is described as general manager while Oliver Long handled ticket schemes. Witness explains a pattern of luring customers with samples and envelopes, with many victims left poorer as prosecutions falter.
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Lehman’s. the Herald
Dibel
Chad
F. Howard
Clark Street
Lehmann
Lehman
Tee Sr
B. J. Lehmann
Bunko
Alivaye
Jackson and
Clark
Lehmann & Long
Long
Ada
Theisucker
Heras
Lehuann
EH. J. Lehmann
New Glark Street
Thay
Chicago
Alegal
Trude
McMullens
Chicago Post
Rickey
Divig
Polite
Hicke
Roe
Thab
Ipin
Perdon
Ignofi
Trddo
Torney
Venice flood relief amid Mississippi flooding and rail washouts
The Venice relief committee appeals to residents for aid as overflow worsens, with clothing for the needy and groceries in short supply. Railways report washouts and delayed service across Michigan, while upper Mississippi Illinois and Missouri rivers rise and threaten peak levels within forty eight hours.
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Sxguer
Pesca ‘Alton
Neviports Iz
Patsidge
Tonis Dixec
Venice
Oor
Heer
Gois
Upper
Mississippi
Tllinois
Missouri
Michigan
Grand Rapids & Indians Railway
The Dinner of Death in Paris Restaurant
A neatly dressed gentleman in Paris at John Bull restaurant on June 29 ends his meal by shooting himself with a revolver after a chain of observations on each dish. A doctor arrives, finds no money but notes a signed page titled The dinner of death. The deceased, an ex-officer of the French army, had hoped to die in a distant billet and left a final, cryptic note.
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Paris
John Bull
Rus Des Pyramids
Jeanne d
Havana
Shen
Hathaway's Old Doctor Convicted for Abortion Deaths
CHICAGO June 29 The aged malpractitioner Dr Isade Hathaway was found guilty of performing an abortion on Mary Neutler a servant girl. The sole defense witness was Hathaway himself while the key testimony came from his stepson who described brutal treatment. Sentence fixed at seven years in prison and a $500 fine. due to age and illness the court views as a life sentence as a gesture toward mercy. Missouri governor comment noted.
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Philadelphia
Isade’ Hathaway
Neutler
Hathaway
Shim
Wes
Tax on liquor and beer saloons paid in Cromarty
Final day for collection of liquor and beer tax under the Scott law. County commissioners assessors and saloon keepers distributed payments by July 1. Treasurer’s office crowded with receipts totaling slightly over $90,000. Saloon keepers show compliance cards and claim lawful protection.
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Cromarty
Unclear 3 Mile Race Result At Coney Island Meet
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a track event at Coney Island with a 3 mile race won by a Colonel named Bprepio or similar, Chanticleer in second, Bob Cook third. Mentions Maj Hughes and unclear times and placing. overall details are heavily garbled.
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Coney Island
Col
Bprepio
Hughes Sie
Chanticleer
Bob Cook
Aie
Iada
Weasi
Rors Cuanis
Harvard Commencement Dinner Cartoon Sparks Butler Toast
The account describes a Sanders theatre scene with senior students in swallow-tail coats and silk hats, a dinner crowd at Memorial Hall, and a lively conclusion where Butler appears in a cartoon. It notes President Ellisi awarding a tribute to George B. Elllisi, crowded galleries, and conversation about Harvard’s role in the Commonwealth amid persistent wartime allusions.
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Sanders Theatre
George B. Elllisi
Chicate
Butler
Bat Haart
Steudeat Biot
Bob
Harverd College
Ead
Harvard: College
Commonwealth
Harvard
Lifelkeadter
Man Arrested After Fatal February Incident
In East Deg-Moinite, Des Mores was arrested last February on a charge related to causing the death of his wife by alleged neglect. He was lodged in the county jail and remanded to await further proceedings as authorities reference press inquiries and a forthcoming appearance.
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Byicrimink
Deg -Moinite
Chicago Market Notes Reflect Mixed Signals
The June market report suggests confusion and lack of clear direction. Prices show little movement and traders are uncertain about the near term outlook amid shifting factors and inconsistent data from the steel and meat sectors.
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Fische
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Vorenyano, Re
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Ahd
W. M. Hurlbert
Oe Winona
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D. Cone
Youmans Bros. & Hodgins, Manuofacturers and
Pinelumber
Chicago and
NorthWestern
Winona
Minnie
C. H.ingram
D. ID
MT Dulany
Bau Claire
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Hannibal
LAIRD
Norton & CO
Dss
A. Hamilton
Vico Bdaint
Winona Lumber Company
Front Street
Jos
Aiari
Royal Baxina Power Co
New York
James Pyle
J. B. Hoyt
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New Work Belting and Packing Co. Rubber Goods
Winona, Minn
Anghor Line
U. 8
Glasgow
Londonderry
Queenstown
Fournessia
Saila Juno
Angant
Rome
Belgravia
Axe Yard
England
Scotland
Ireland
Plana
Books of Tours
Henderson Brothers
Porter
L. Olson
Ari
Elmer & Tenney's
J.B. Miller
J. Squirrs
Lehnhard Cona ‘Sharp
Sedis Msn
Adolph Nevenstort
Theatcleny
Rudolph Guggénheimer
Hyan
George Fox
Avhorn
Wtena
Guy
Ballrona
Rellevlig
Hathaway's
Philadelphia Abortioniat Wi
Penitentiary
Crittenden
Fie
Mie
Souri
Dei
Che Rik Ad
Ae i . We
Piece Avenue
Furt Ner Mae
Pennsylvania
Hannisatra
Ag Gore Pa
Rane
Effeck
Armour & Co
Isle
Wnat
Claire Ta Raow
Schigago
Rodiger’a: & “Co S
Lettakof
Eays
Resont
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