The Golden Medical Discovery and Its Claims
The piece asserts the stomach and solar plexus as vulnerable in boxing and extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion catarrh and other digestion related diseases. It promotes free booklets detailing ingredients and claims no alcohol, plus a medical adviser offered by mail from Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Pierce Fy
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Cullop Faces Tax Board Over Vincennes Distilling Assessment
Democratic Congressional candidate W. A. Cullop appeared before the State tax board to seek a reduction of the $75,000 assessment on the Vincennes Distilling company, amid accusations that the party serves Brewers and opposes liquor reform. The piece argues the Democratic slate is aligned with brewing interests and compromised on liquor legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cullop
Congress
Lawrence County
State Tax Board
Vincennes Distilling Company
Knox County Board of Review
Bloomington Mayor weighs action after dry beer ruling
After a jury decision found dry beer sale not a violation, Bloomington Mayor Malott planned a conference with the prosecutor to decide the next steps. He ordered analysis by Dr. Robert E. Lyons of products like Tonica and Jingo to determine alcohol content, while reviewing federal law on beverages under 0.5 percent alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Malott
Robert E. Lyons
Indiana University
Nexto
Indianapolis
Internal Revenue
Amalgamated wage scale signed. East St. Louis mills to run at full force
Amalgamated wage agreement signed and preparations underway at Republic Iron and Steel works in East St. Louis. Superintendent Thomas Cunningham cites plans for 1000 daytime and 1000 nighttime workers by August 1, with activity rising after repairs and new orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Thomas As Cunningham
Republic Iron and Steel Works
E. R. Akin
Pittsburg
Brewers Pledge Spurs Indiana Politics Amid Prohibition War
Indiana brewers unite with Democrats to oppose Republicans in county option battle. A.Checks printed with A Check Against Prohibition signal brewing influence across Indiana and beyond. Brewers plan a major campaign fund and target House control to block local option while courting business interests across trades. Statesmen fear statewide repercussions and potential party realignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
House of Representatives
James E. Watson
Watson
Senate
House
Sheath Pants Debut as Male Garment Envy for Women
A historical note describes sheath pants as the latest garment built for men and an envy factor for women. Originated in old Mexico. The piece argues if women wear sheath gowns, why should men not wear sheath pants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Coote
Spain
Mexico
Sam Rozencranz
Thirty-fourth Street
Nix
Deaths on decrease in June state health bulletin
The state board of health reports a June death rate of 10.7 per 1 000, down from 11.3 last year, with about 100 fewer pneumonia deaths. It lists prevalent diseases, city death rates, and notable totals for tuberculosis, typhoid fever, diphtheria, measles, and cancer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Bulletin of
The
Indianapolis
Jeffersonville
Carroll County
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
South Bend
Anderson
East Chicago
Elkhart
Elwood
Hammond
Kokomo
Lafayette
Laporte
Logansport
Marion
Michigan City
Muncie
New Albany
Peru
Richmond
Vincennes
Judge Brooks Flies Auto Mishap Near Home
Judge T. J. Brooks, returning from an Indianapolis Bar Association meeting, lost the road and struck a telephone pole. The fender was damaged but no serious harm to him or Mrs. Brooks was reported. A local report had claimed the car was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
T. J. Brooks
Brooks
Judge Brooks
State Bar Association
Resolutions Barred From Party Organ in Bedford County
A county Democratic convention produced resolutions that were altered with riders by the Liberal faction. The revised motions demanded affidavits from nominees like Cobb to pledge countywide investigations back 20 to 40 years. Party leaders blocked publicity in the official organ, stirring consternation among the Town Gang and other Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
McHenry Owen
Thomas Cobb
Cobb
Mr. Johnston
Court House
Mr. Cobb
Tom Brinkworth
Gus Weyerbacher
Brinkworth
Lawrence County
Bedford
Resolutions clash at county Democratic convention
At Lawrence County Democratic convention tensions rose as McHenry Owen of the Conservatives and Charles R. Johnston of the Liberals maneuvered over a proposed declaration of principles. An amended draft was circulated, with Liberal riders added and control of the resolutions committee shifted, signaling a sharp party split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHenry Owen
Charles R. Johnson
Owen
Shanswick Township
Resolutions
McHenry
Owens
Bryan
Kern
Marshall
Cullop
Miers
Underwood
Charles R. Johnston
Resolution Committee
Patton
Convention
Shanswick
W. E. Clark
Resolutions Committee
Committee On Rules
C. R. Johnston
Farmers Co operative Insurance holds annual meeting in Heltonville
The board of the Farmers' Co operative Insurance Company of Jackson, Lawrence and Monroe counties met in the circuit court room and arranged the annual meeting and picnic at Heltonville for Saturday August 15. W H H Parks president and E W G Johnston of Bloomington attended. The directors reported prosperous business and steady membership growth. The event has long been a gala reunion for farmer folks in the grove near Heltonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Co-operative Insurance Company
Jackson
Lawrence
Monroe Counties
Circuit Court
Heltonville
Monroe County
W. H. H. Parks
E. W. G. Johnston
Bloomington
Wise Horse Delivers Itself to Vet for Colic in Bloomington
A sick horse belonging to Samuel Johnson on North Morton Street walked to Dr. Sweesy’s North Washington Street home for treatment after 2 AM. Dr. Carpenter could not attend. Dr. Sweesy discovered the horse in his yard, treated it, and sent it home relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Samuel Johnson
North Morton Street
Dr. Sweesy
North Washington Street
Johnson
Dr. Carpenter
Death near Glenburn mine claims Linton man John H. Bicknell
John H. Bicknell about 45, a well known Linton resident, was killed by a Southern Indiana freight near the Glenburn mine on Thursday at 12 20 AM. He was identified at 8 AM by a Woodmen emblem and barber Andrew J. Myers who knew most Woodmen. Bicknell belonged to the Linton Woodmen lodge and carried a $1 000 policy. Mrs. Josephine Potter has returned from Indianapolis to live in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bicknell
Linton
Indiana
Glenburn
Bicknell
Aiken & Price
Andrew J. Myers
Mr. Myers
Linton Lodge
Tunnel Watchman Death Sparks Warrants Talk
Detective James M. Myers arrives to seek warrants for three men believed connected to the death of Henry Dixon a tunnel watchman near Ft Ritner Thursday morning. Coroner Voyles Prosecutor Fletcher and R N Palmer discuss evidence as they weigh arrests amid lingering questions about the motive and killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Myers
B. &O.S. Secret Service
Henry Dixon
Ft. Ritner
Voyles
Fletcher
R. N. Palmer
B. & O. S W Railroad
Myers
Dixon
James Fields
Fields
R. N. .Palmer
Mysterious Death of Henry Dixon Stirs Ft Ritner Region
Henry Dixon was found dead in the B and O S W tunnel near Ft Ritner with a head wound. Coroner Voyles opened an inquest and investigated possible murder amid rumors of threats by three railroad workers and Italian men after Dixon helped two girls through the tunnel. Detective Myers pressed for arrests as witnesses described a tense confrontation shortly before the body was discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dixon
Ft. Ritner
Dixon
Voyles
Ft. ‘Ritner
James Fields
Linthecum’s Chapel
Badger
Leesville
Ft. Ritner Knights of Pythias Lodge
James M. Myers
Fletcher
Myers
B. & CO. Railroad
John Clendenin
James Donnel
Linton Miners Idle Amid Seasonal Drop In Demand
The Linton area reports over 2,000 idle miners as coal output falls and factories close, signaling an off season for mining. The Linton Citizen decries sensational reports as misrepresentation, noting no abnormal conditions and remaining a thriving city regardless of Taft or party wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Bedford Democrat
Linton Call
Indianapolis News
Terre Haute Tribune
Taft
Linton Citizen
Democrat
Swink Sues Railroad for 15000 Over Tunnel Accident
John B Swink claims the Indianapolis Southern Railroad tunnel eight miles east of Bloomington left him unable to work after dirt and stone fell while he cleared the track during a night patrol. He alleges negligence could have been avoided with proper inspection. The report also notes two Mitchell couples securing marriage licenses and weddings in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Bloomington
John
Swink
Indianapolis
River Tragedy Near Williams Claims Two Gerkin Boys
In Indian Creek township near Williams two brothers Claud 14 and Albert 12 Gerkin drowned in White river while swimming with Bertie Jones 9. The search persisted through the night and morning until Albert's body surfaced. funeral services followed with both boys laid to rest in the same grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Indian Creek
Claud Gerkin
Albert Gerkin
Gerkin
William Gerkin
Bertie Jones
White River
Jones
Gerkin Brothers
Little Jones
Greene county fights sole stand against Walsh road in tax suit
Greene county remains to face John R. Walsh and his Southern Indiana railroad in a tax delinquency case with no county allies. Local attorney for the railroad confirms the suit, while Greene officials say counties will not join, giving Walsh until November 1 to pay. The case goes to trial next Monday as rivals allegedly seek to embarrass Walsh and seize his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
Linton
A. Z. Wiley
Charles Barrett
Walsh
Harris
Southern Indiana
Danville
Reverend T. W. Northcott Dies in Indianapolis Hospital
The Rev. T. W. Northcott, formerly pastor at Browns town and Carthage, died Tuesday at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He had recent intestinal surgery at home and a second operation was planned as his condition allowed. His death came as a shock after signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Northcott
M. E. Church
Brownstown
Carthage
M. E
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Fayetteville girl kills monster snake terrorizing poultry
Miss Josie Blackburn of near Fayetteville shot and killed a huge snake that had robed hens nests and devoured chickens for three years. The carcass bore a scar from an ax blow delivered three summers ago by Richard Jackson, who had narrowly escaped harm then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Blackburn
Cyrus Blackburn
Fayetteville
Miss Blackburn
Richard Jackson
Former Orleans Girl Weds a Count Widow of Rich Hat Manufacturer
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Stetson widow of John B. Stetson, famed hat maker, married Count Santa Eulalia of Portugal in Philadelphia. Born Sarah Elizabeth Shindler of Orleans, she taught in Paoli, supported Orleans charities, and built a Sunday School library. Widowed less than a year ago, she and the count sail to Europe after a New York visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Stetson
John B. Stetson
Philadelphia
Santa Eulalia
Portugal
Orleans
Sarah Elizabeth Shindler
Paoli
Miss. Shindler
J. B. Stetson
Edwin Harkness
Mr. Stetson
Harkness
Baptist Church
New York
Europe
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Brewers
Democratic
Polis
Old Mexico
Farmers’ Cooperative Insurance Company
Ed Daggy
Ninth and
P Streets
Josephine Potter
Thurs
Tunnel Watchman
Indianapolis Southern
Lucania Hamilton
Mitchell
Cal Bair
John N. Williams
Delia I. Johnson
Williams Brothers
Rev. Northcott
Offoder
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