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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
2
Inheritance of His Fathers Ends in Selfless Sacrifice
A farmer's son Jack Blatherley sacrifices his future to save Gilbert Doyle from a cliff fall. The tale contrasts wealth and inheritance with duty, ending with Jack's death while Gilbert survives, carrying the burden of their shared legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Blatherley
Jay
Joblin Blatherley
Gilbert Doyle
Smali
Farmer Blatherley
Jacok Blatherley
England
Jack
Hulloa
Squire Doyle
Jack Blatherley
Philadelphia Evening Telegram
Boys lure dog Rover to drowning in Lake Michigan near Chicago
Two boys in a small boat near Jackson Park lure their dog Rover toward the lake shore and then sail away. The dog struggles then sinks, dying before the youths can rescue him, a moment described as haunting by Youth's Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Jackson Park
Chicago
Rover
Choosing a Safe Escort
Fragmented dialogue shows Mrs Chatterly and Crumpet planning a supper escort with mischief and sarcasm. A sharp line hints at jealousy and a doctor’s limits, reflecting a satirical tone in a humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Chatterly
Mr. Crumpet
Crumpet
Beaty
Indiana State News Stops Treasure Laden Louisville Flyer
The Louisville Flyer on the Monon rail line was halted by the engineer just in time as it veered into a siding at Bloomington while speeding south. The switch lock was removed and the track set to collide with stone cars, aiming to rob the express car carrying a large sum. Police hunt for alleged robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Monon
Indiana minister beaten as saloon war blamed
Bitter dispute over driving blind tigers in New Richmond led to Rev. N. C. Riley of the Methodist church being knocked down and seriously beaten. He identified Fern Patton and Grover Shotts as his assailants and had them arrested on assault with intent to kill charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
N. C. Riley
Methodist Church
Riley
Fern Patton
Grover Shotts
Girl Leader of Horse Thieves Confesses in Marion
Miss Elva Sherrill aged 18 was arrested at a theater in Marion and confessed she led a gang of horse thieves, admitting to stealing three horses herself and directing others. John Fisher was arrested on horse stealing charges as a result. Sherrill named two other gang members for police to seek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Sherrill
Marion
John Fisher
Miss Sherrill
Selfisburg Death At Marion Linked To Financial Failures
The body of Charles F. Selfisburg of Spring Lake Michigan was sent to Sandwich Alabama for burial after he died by his own hand at Marion. His widow issued a statement admitting his chronic financial shortfalls and inability to settle accounts, which she said motivated the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Selfisburg
Spring Lake
Mich
Marion
Sandwich
Child Fatally Burned in Kitchen Fire at Wabash
During the temporary absence of Mrs. William Greenfield the three year old daughter playing by the kitchen range ignited paper which fell on her dress and caused flames. She was fatally burned and the mother is prostrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Greenfield
Wabash
Indiana Supreme Court Validates Moore Remonstrance Law
The Indiana Supreme Court declares the Moore remonstrance law valid, allowing a ward or township remonstrance signed by a majority of voters to block a saloon license for two years in favor of the remonstrance filer against the opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Supreme Court
Y M C A Corner Stone Laid in South Bend by Studebaker Co
The corner stone for a $175,000 Y M C A building in South Bend was laid. Contents included letters from President Roosevelt, Vice President Fairbanks, and Senator Allison. Speeches were delivered by J M Studebaker and Rev W I Hovis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker Brothers’ Company
South Bend
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Allison
J. M. Studebaker
W. I’. Hovis
Travelers' Protective Association Pushes 2 Cent Rail Rate Plan
South Bend chapter leads several thousand members in a campaign for a flat two cent railroad rate. At the January meeting resolutions will be drafted for presentation to the Indiana Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post II
South Bend
Travelers’ Protective Association of Indiana
Indiana
South Bend Girl Found Alive After Apparent Death Ruse
Annabel Cottrell reappears unharmed after disappearing to stage a death by own action act. The motive involved scaring a person she had encountered with other women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabel Cottrell
South Bend
Leesburg Wolf Hunt Ends Empty After Day Long Trek
A daylong hunt near Leesburg by 700 sportsmen and many attendants failed to yield any wolves. Five wolves were sighted, but most participants settled for the rabbits they shot during the hunt across a sixty mile area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Missing Contractor James Ernest Owes $1500
James Ernest, a contractor hired to haul mail between the post office and depots in Terre Tlante, is missing. He owes his employees 1500 dollars, a report states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ernest
Terre Tlante
Tragic double deaths on rail and in Anderson wedding scene
Reports state Jasper Greer and Abraham Nee died by stepping in front of a railway train near Peru. Andrew J. Thomas died after a building incident in Anderson. A wedding scene in Sullivan ended when Miss Fannie Crawford refused marriage. A New Orleans to Chicago & Eastern Illinois express derailed in Terre Haute injuring Engineer Douglas MacFarland while passenger cars continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Greer
Abraham Nee
Peru
Andrew J. Thomas
Anderson
J. S. Carnes
Sullivan
Fannie Crawford
Andrew Taynes
New Orleans
Chicago
Illinois
Terre Eslante
Douglas MacFarland
President Calls for Limits on Corporate Campaign Spending
The message urges a law banning corporate contributions to party campaigns, supports strong court action against mob violence, and argues for broader labor and farmer rights. It advocates graded taxes, increased national control of railroads, and a shift of marriage and divorce authority to Congress. It criticizes sensational slander and demagoguery while endorsing business-labor cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Offered for Women’s Ailments
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a powerful restorative for women. It claims to help nursing mothers, those with weak or nervous systems, and women with headaches back pain and menstrual irregularities, promising a permanent cure and inviting readers to request a free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Suffalo
N. Y
Disfiguring eczema cured by Cuticura remedies
Thomas Al. Rossiter of East Orange New Jersey says a severe eczema covering his face scalp and body was cured in five weeks after using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap. He notes his employment problems due to the condition and urges others to try the products for a speedy permanent cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas AL. Rossiter
Prospect Street
East Orange
N. J. Mar
Brandreth's Pills Promote Health For All Ages
Brandreth's Pills cleanse the stomach and bowels stimulate the kidneys and liver and purify the blood. The vegetable laxative tonic has been used for over a century and is sold everywhere plain or sugar-coated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandreth
The Only Way
A dialogue depicts a negotiator seeking brief attention for a mining investment subject. The investor expresses willingness only if a loud signal like a dividend is made to attract interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainigh
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial notice 1886
Frank J. Cheney pledges to pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and asserts the medicine cures by acting on blood and mucosa. Notary A W Gleason verified on December 6 1886. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio advertise cure testimonials. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
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Selfisburg
Piny
Senne Beau
Our
Messase
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aio
Uncle Allen
Uncle Allen Sparks
Chicago Tribune
ST. Jacobs Oil
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