A Scourge of La Grippe Ravages City and Country
Public advisory touts Pe runa as protection and cure for la grippe and epidemic catarrh. Claims premeal and bedtime doses prevent illness, hourly doses shorten acute stages, and catalogues disease cures. Promotes Dr Hirtman’s book on winter illnesses with free distribution by The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio.
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la Grippe
Dr. Hirtman
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Deadlock over Senator election in Salem sessions
In Salem Oregon on February 11, Republicans split into Mitchell and anti-Mitchell factions. Both claim no official allegiance to either side as talks continue. A joint convention met with 37 members present and adjourned after debate, awaiting further sessions to resolve the senatorial selection.
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Salem
Ork
Mitchell
Contempt charge for editor over libelous Times articles
J L Patterson editor of the Portsmouth Daily Times was cited before the Common Pleas court to show cause why he should not answer contempt charges stemming from libelous articles about the court and bar arising from the Streuber v Times Printing case. The piece criticized court management and drew indignant response from the bar.
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Portsmouth, O
J. L. Patterson
Portsmouth Daily Times
Common Pleas Court
Charles Streuber
Times Printing Company
Canadian Envoys to Return Home After Trade Inquiry Push
Canadian Liberal Cabinet members Cartwright and Davies will depart Washington tomorrow. Public figures favor a thorough trade investigation by a competent commission and urge formation of a joint inquiry body with the United States.
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Washington
Messrs. Cartwright and Davies
Dominion
United States
Cannon Fire Near Jacksonville Aboard Three Friends
In Pilot Town and Mayport residents heard cannon blasts as the dispatch boat Dolphin guarded the river mouth and fired on the tug Three Friends, which after maneuvering lay at the Pilot Town wharf awaiting further development. Broward, owner of the tug, offered little light on the incident.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Pilot Town
Mayport
Broward
Cuba
Dolphin
Michigan Electoral Vote in Danger of Void Claim
In Lansing on February 11, it was reported that Michigan’s electoral vote could be void due to a legislative gap. The act on county canvassers lacks provisions for Presidential Electors, though it repeals other election laws. Republican officials noted the issue last summer, while the Democratic state committee was unaware. The legislature will amend the law.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Peelers Name Origin Recalled in Local Talk
In a playful exchange, locals debate how police earned the nickname peelers with Jamesey joking about banners and swiping, while Mickey questions the source of the term.
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Mickey
Jamesey
Big Indiana oil strike at Pauless farm near Warren
One of the era’s largest Indiana field strikes occurred on the Pauless farm near Warren. Mount & Harmon of Montpelier own the well, which produced about 700 barrels in its first 24 hours. Located in Wildcat territory, most oil was wasted due to lack of tanks though some was saved. The field buzzes with activity.
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Hartfour
City
Lyp
Indiana
Pauless Farm
Warren
Mount & Harmon
Montpelier
Wildcat
Inauguration Attendance Seen Dipping From Outside
Washington reports indicate a weak turnout from distant areas for the inauguration. Only 7,000 civic members have signified intent to participate, with Indiana showing the poorest representation among midwestern states. The Ft Wayne Tippecanoe Club, eighty members, is the lone Indiana group in the parade notice.
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Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Ft. Wayne
Boy Narrowly Escapes Electric Car in Alley
Walter Smith eight, coasting in an alley off North Fifth street, slid under a fast moving electric car. He crossed the track in a burst like a bullet and escaped uninjured, due to a freak of fortune and his rapid motion.
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Richmond, Inc
Walter Smith
North Fifth Street
Indiana Admits Several Insurance Companies in 1896
Boston Tire Insurance Company and Home Mutual of California gain admission to Indiana. The German Fire of Indianapolis and German Alliance of New York seek entry. Indiana Insurance Company posted a strong 1896 showing.
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Boston Tire Insurance Company
Indiana
Indianapolis
Finois
Home Mutual
California
Indiana Insurance Company
German Alliance of
New York
Postmaster Loses Claim After Hunting Accident
C W Schindler of New Albany, postmaster, held a first class policy with Red Men’s Fraternal Accident Association. While hunting a hand was shot off. Denied $2500 claim since he left postmaster work for hunting and hunted quail, though the insurer offered to rate him as second class. full recovery was pursued.
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C. W. Schindler
New Albany
Red Men’s Fraternal Accident Association
Westfield
Mass
Young man laments misreported ball role as 15 cent Englishman
A youth explains his sadness after a rumor that he appeared as a fifteenth century Englishman at a local ball. He had his office boy file a report to the papers but the item was shortened to imply a 15 cent Englishman. The Star promotes its affordable printing services.
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Fadley-Smarton
Various Indiana News Bulletins Across Counties
Frank Laurent loses an eye from lead exposure at Eagle. A Muncie Republican club forms with 92 members. Wabash considers a $15000 school building. Montpelier and Warren report snow horse racing. Hart of Muncie touts glass trust strength. Voorhees may lecture on the platform. Thirteenth annual reunion of the Forty Eight Indiana Vols opens in Elkhart. At Warsaw two Volk brothers die crossing a rail line. Uplach village gas blaze prompts possible prosecutions. George Hamm of Greenfork abandons family. Earlham freshmen hold a debate. Ray Harris tops the class. Greensburg jury finds in favor of McHenry in bribery suit. Marion trial of Crum and Evans over green goods. farmer Grief Mathews accused of juror bribery. Mrs Brackney of Brazil sues Dr Nussell for 10000 over injury. Nussell denies claim. William English named receiver for Central Bell in Venezuela. Venezuela firm founded 1894 by Laporte men. Nye as VP, Chicago capitalists buy stock. J K Henley of Greenfield reports a Knight confession of aiding schoolhouse arson twen ty-four years ago. He sought settlement.
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Greensburg
Hiram Johnson
Frank McHenry
Marion
J. W. Crum
J. C. Evans
Grief Mathews
Thomas Brackney
Brazil
Federick Nussel
William J English
Central Bell Telephone Company
Venezuela
W. L. and
C. E. Russell
Laporte
Nye
Chicago
J. K. Henley
Greenfield
N. D. Knight
Westfield
Mine Accident Blinds Driver In Eagle Indiana
Frank Laurent, a mine driver in Eagle Indiana, poured hot lead into a whipstock end causing an explosion that showered the room with molten metal. Lead struck his face and cooled on the skin, likely causing his eyes to be lost.
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Eagle
Ind
Frank Laurent
Bolt Works Fire Damages Indianapolis Plant
The Indianapolis Bolt and Machine works suffered a Thursday afternoon fire causing about 25000 dollars in damage. The building loss is around 3500 dollars and is fully covered by insurance. The Olsen heirs own the property and are connected with W. F. Showe and Chas. Bruce families of the city.
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Indianapolis
Didn't Fight Fair
A dialogue recounts a confrontation where one man claims the opponent used unfair methods in a bare knuckle fight. The speaker describes the other as entering with shin guards hidden under pants, while insisting the fight was agreed to be rough and without razzahs or guns.
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Jackson
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Greenfork
Methodist Church
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Ray Harris
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