Cronin Mystery Deepens in Grim Evanston Case
A doctor’s body is found in a bathtub basin near Argyle Park in Chicago. Investigators identify Cronin by teeth and personal items after a brutal murder linked to Clan na Gael tensions. The crime sparks talk of Ireland related conspiracies and calls for a full hunt for suspects.
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Amrivig
Marty
Uebh
Laa View
Assassina
Dir Cromn
Tietnon
Pauly
Cronta
Tue Roi
Crogia
Leywis
Cronus
Gil Algo
Adilaa C O'Kewfe
Scanlan
Conlin
Doater
Argyle Park
Chicago
Evanston
Sumerstir
Evanston Avenue
Nerseat
Lake View
Cronin
Bahl
Ramptay
P O Sullivan
Sullivan
Yroningworth
Criminial Chronology of Dr Cronin Case Unveiled
Philadelphia detective work links McGeehan to the Cronin murder and notes surveillance since May. Aware officials hint at a wider Pinkerton and police conspiracy, with Cro fin’s body dumped in Lake View and a boat ride to Canada to stage a telegraphed interview.
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DR Cronin
Tam Nichols
E View Department of Public Works
Evanston
Catub B. Ln
Butt
Crofin
Long Enugh
Lake View
Liver Cure Promises Health Via Dr McFarland's Pill
Advert says Dr McFarland proclaims liver disease origin of many illnesses and offers his Indian Pill as a cure. Claims to relieve headaches dyspepsia nervousness constipation rheumatism and sciatica with a single daily pill at a stated price. Dispensary in Genoa Chile offers mail order if local druggists unavailable.
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Cornish
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McFarlaod
Yale
Gallatubach & Boyd's
Califor
R. McFilland
Farsa
Genoa
Chile
Open land rush promised on Dakota reservations
The piece describes plans to open 1900s Dakota military and Indian reservations to settlement in June and August, detailing acreage, locations, and expected homesteaders. It notes Sisseton Indian residents’ self sufficiency, schooling, and Presbyterian influence, alongside projected rail and water access and soil and climate features.
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Oklahomia
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Minnesota
United States
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Pacific
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Moianapeli
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Ano
Toth
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Numer
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Garry P Bavong
Memorial services held for state legislators at Springfield
Memorial services were held Sunday for BE M. Haines John J. Teefey Willing RL Archer Vo S Ruby John W. Bloan B Castle and other deceased members of the present and former general assembly. Large attendance and vivid orations preceded by addresses from Partridge Walts Martin Morris Merritt Hunter Fuller Berry and others.
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Fils
Senate
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John J. Teefey
Willing
RL Archer
Vo S Ruby
John W. Bloan* Hs
B Castle
CA. Partridge
W. Walts
H. Martan
F. P Morris
Thomas B. Merritt
J. W. Hunter
Charlies B Fuller
O. F. Berry
English garrison at Karonga under danger say captains moved
From Lonpoy May 7 reports say Captain Lughrd formerly in command of the Karonga garrison on Lake Nyassa is bound for safety amid serious apprehensions for the garrison. Commander Caneton leads a plan to organize relief and rescue steps are urged to avert perilous position.
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Lughrd
Karongaj
Lake Nyassa
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Sfust
Disorderly advice column on facial cures from 19th century ad
The item touts Stlphnr Bitters as a cure for pimples and blemishes. It mentions Geoff Carpenter and a Philadelphia organ builder firm Medsis Theo Knanff & Co. The tone is promotional and sensational with mock glamour lines.
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Theo Knanff
Unanimous Verdict Promotes Electric Cleanse as Cure All
In Bippus Indiana the druggist La druggist from Bellvine Gluebins testifies Fleetrie Pitters cure kidney and liver diseases. He claims years of experience and 20 years in the trade support the claim. Thousands join in endorsing the remedy as the best selling medicine in his store.
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Quetan
Bellvine
Fleetrie
Laubach & Boyds
Wonderful county discovery aids a nurse in cure
A county woman infected with a severe disease endured seven years of trials before her organs failed. Three months of coughing and sleepless nights ended when she used Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. She slept after first dose and was miraculously cured after one bottle. Mrs Luther Lutz of Shelby, D C. Get a trial bottle free at Laubaga Bayd’s Drug Store.
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Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, D. C
Laubaga & Bayd
Bucklen’s Arctica Salve Offered by Local Druggists
Bucklen’s Arctica Salve advertised as cures for eruptions bruises sores eczema fever sores and other skin ailments. It promises full satisfaction or money back with a 24 cent price per box offered by Laubach and Boyd, druggists.
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Bucklen
Laubach & Boyd
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Natural Laxative Remedy
A vintage advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as nature s own laxative, claiming easy administration and effectiveness for bilious or constipated conditions, headaches, colds, fevers, indigestion, and related ailments, with California Fig Syrup Company as the producer in San Francisco.
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Aiealifornia Fig Syrup Coy
San Francisco
California
A.W. Blackburn
Gentefu Closter Day Report Promotes Remedy
A fragment notes Gentefu Closter praising Wert's Balsam as a cure for lungs and urges friends to try it. It quotes vague endorsements and laments medical doubt, with a signature line credited to Lee. The text shows garbled OCR, but centers on a claimed medical remedy and public recommendation.
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Riends
Heryas
Lee
Electric Execution Law Spreads Across States
At a recent legislature session a law authorizing execution by electricity was approved, with three prisons to receive apparatus. The first prisoner to die under the system is likely Buffalo murderer Kammler, with execution possible in late June.
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Kammeler
Buffalo
Lathrop
Sterday
Abburn Sing Sing
Clinton
Harekl P Brown
Egineer
Will Street
Brown
Whitinghouse Etecen Company
They tout August Flower as cure for digestive woes
A dubious medical pitch claims August Flower fixes indigestion bad appetite and other stomach symptoms. It warns of diarrhea hemorrhoids headaches and tenderness and urges trying the product as a cheap remedy.
Ackot’s English Remedy Promises Refunds
A damaged notice advertises Ackot’s English Remedy for consumption with refund terms. It directs purchasers to follow given instructions and warns readers not to dispute the statement by A. W. Black, dated August 3.
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Acay
Ackot
A. W. Black
Ugts
Lacg Balsam Sales Report From Watertown Firm
Van Was Chemical Co reports six months sales of 393 bottles of Lacg Balsam in Watertown. They guarantee nearly every bottle with only four returns and cite many testimonials from prominent residents. Trial size free offered.
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van Was Chemical Co
Watertown
Gentieteo
Lanbach
Forced to Seave Home Free Trial Promoted
A newspaper blurb announces a dubious free trial promotion for Lane's Family Medicine urging readers to seek a sample from druggists. It claims cures for various conditions and highlights a large size package priced at 50 cents, touting broad praise from “the lads.”
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Lane
War Wert’s Balsam Promoted By Reading Drug Store
An old advertisement notes War Wert's Balsam as the best cough remedy, endorsed by local druggist reading from 1 The Gulf Coast. It urges customers to use the product, with a trial noted and the ad credited to Lanbach & Boyd.
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Mogs
Howart
Stan & Wael
Lanbach & Boyd
Batt
Pennsylvania Germans Trustworthy Purchases Said
Pennsylvania readers learn how the Germans of the state are cautious buyers seeking merit before purchase. Dr Van Wert's Balkam is mentioned as a test of the claim, while Barton and Shark advertise Plains, Pennsylvania. avid Myers a wife, of Ashland, hosts guests at Joh agl's home.
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Barton & Shark Drags
Plains
Boyd
Avid Myers
Ashlanc Gael
Johagl
Lane's Family Medicine Root Purifier Discovery
Fragmented OCR notes claim a doctor Silas Lane discovered a root remedy to purify blood liver and kidneys. The text mentions free trial offers for men and claims dramatic complexion whitening and health benefits, with customer praises and reference to the Rocky Mountains.
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