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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1894

Page

3

Tariff Action Rumors Stir Senate Debate

In Wasmmerox on February 12, finance subcommittee members said misinformation circulates about when the tariff bill will reach the senate. No fixed reporting time is set until the full committee meets. the bill from the subcommittee is not ready and schedules remain unsettled. The aim remains securing revenue by removing items from the free list and marking increases in various areas.

L Wasmmerox Finance Subcommittee Senate

Dayton Representative Houk Dies Suddenly

Wassumarox February 10. Representative George W. Houk of Dayton Ohio died suddenly at 4 30 yesterday afternoon from heart disease. He had fulfilled his congressional duties earlier in the day and appeared in robust health, making the news a shocking surprise to many acquaintances.

Wassumarox George W. Houk Dayton

Senator Voorhees Ill From Heart Failure

Wasuixotoy Feb 13 Senator Voorhees is seriously ill from a heart failure, though not considered dangerous. The attack causes anxiety among his family and friends.

Anarchist Breton Bombs Hotel. 15 Injured at Terminus

Leon Breton, a beardless 30 year old waiter, hurled a bomb under the Terminus hotel near St. Lazare station injuring 15, killing one, and firing on pursuing officers. He claimed anarchist motive and denied involvement, while police pursued further arrests and a lynching scare ended by authorities.

Parm Leon Breton Opposte St. Lazare Breton Vaillant Jersey Pekin

Desperate Winter Toll in Oklahoma and Indian Territory

Severe cold and blizzards grip Oklahoma and Indian Territory as trains fail to arrive and roads become impassable. Sherman Stone and his family were found dead from a murder suicide amid the storm, a note detailing the self inflicted tragedy and freezing conditions.

Cross Sherman Stone Stone Mollie

Whitecap Outrage In Kentucky Brutal Public Lashing

In Harrispurn Kentucky on February 10 fifty masked men forced entry to Samuel Milton's home. They dragged his wife Mrs Milton a beauty Miss Matthesey from bed and gave her 39 lashes in view of Milton. The punishment stemmed from alleged infidelity. The case follows a bitter feud that included a divorce and a murder. one man was hanged. The incident threatens renewed hostilities.

Harrispurn Samuel Milton Milton

Eight Paris Firemen Die as Sulphur Carbon Explosion Envelops Them

In Rue de Renilly basement, a sulfur carbon explosion trapped eight firemen who perished and left 17 workers severely burned. The blaze prompted a terror and a rapid, dangerous rescue attempt in the burning building.

Paris

Ground Hog War Sparks Winter Weather Debate

Levi Mock declares a campaign against ground hogs citing their shadow as cause of blizzards and warns a hunt using rifle and side arms to eliminate or block holes. He claims removing them will stabilize spring weather and accuses Hicks of manipulating conditions.

Levi Nimrod Hicks

Protracted meetings and community notes from West Jackson

Mrs. Jonathan Lee is very low. Protracted meetings progress at Dillman and Warren Christian Church with 67 accessions noted. Wiley spelling bee and ciphers won by Wiley scholars. Windy McFadden seen southbound. Oil well at Samuel Jackson’s farm failed to appear. Deam advertises De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for burns cuts bruises piles and more.

Jonathan Lee John Wilson Joseph Burns & Co Warren Wiley’s McFadden Bluffton Dillman Oler Samuel Jackson O. K. Anderson de Witt CU. C. Deam C. Deam

Local Color and Notices From Wayne County

Joseph Blouse left for Selina Ohio and Jacob Lenington bought Elmer E Bell property. Robert Cummins of Brnffton wrote insurance. Reuel son of H S Robinson recovers from chicken pox. Leonard Meyers and wife visited Son Frank at Ossian. Doctors busy with grip and lung fever. Rev Lake began protracted effort at U B church. Farmers institute at Bluffton last week. Grandpa Seaman ill with grip but improving. Doug Fornshell aided Sheriff Huffman. Mrs Steven Cartwright died of heart disease. funeral led by Rev Golispie. H S Robinson auctioneer receiving calls as spring sale time. J F Keyser bought Poland China swine from Jno Davis.

Joseph Blouse Selina, O Jacob Lenington Elmer E. Bell Robert Cummins Brnffton Reuel H. S. Robinson Leonard Meyers Frank Ossian Rev. Lake U. B Farmers Institute Bluffton Grandpa Seaman Doug Fornshell Jackson Township Sheriff Huffman Steven Cartwright Golispie

Anecdotes and products from early magazine ads and notices

A collage of promotional claims and brief notices notes Hood’s Sarsaparilla cures and pills, De Witt’s salve for skin and piles, Warner’s Heart Corrector, and a Columbian Exposition souvenir offer. It also mentions hypnotism crime in Belgium and Latin diplomacy, with assorted testimonials and playful editorial asides.

Hood United States

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