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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1897
Page
2
Doctor Jeffers Heals Without Knife Draws National Callers
The renowned Dr Jeffers attracts sick and afflicted from across the country seeking his advanced treatments for chronic ailments including rheumatism paralysis deafness catarrh female trouble dyspepsia liver and kidney disorders skin diseases and piles. He does not claim to cure all diseases and many are turned away daily. Consultations are not free and early calls are advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffers
Governor Matthews Final Message Highlights Trust Law and Finance
Governor Claude Matthews submitted his final message to the Indiana legislature. He cites reduced state debt by 2,110,060, pardons and fines remissions, anti trust law proposals, and calls for action on the Vandalia Railroad revenue. He discusses boundary issues with Kentucky over Green River Island and urges payment of commission costs. He ends urging aid for Cuban refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Claude Matthews
Matthews
General Assembly
Cleveland
Vandalia Railroad Company
Indiana
Kentucky
Green River Island
Ohio River
Kentucky rope theft leaves mystery after no lynching
The Cleveland Leader quips about a reported lynching in Kentucky that did not occur, asking who stole the rope and noting the absence of violence. The remark frames the incident as a curiosity rather than a confirmed crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Cleveland
Kentucky Whisky Surplus Shrinks Amid December Shipments
Kentucky residents rapidly cut a whisky surplus of 90,000,000 gallons as December shipments reach about $60,000 in value. The report from Dallas News notes the shrinking stock and rising sales within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Dallas News
Dolan Named Permanent Chairman of National Monetary Conference
Indianapolis report says Thomas Dolan of Philadelphia is set as permanent chairman under a cat and dried arrangement for the National Monetary Conference. The claim cites unnamed sources and method details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Dolan
Philadephia
National Monetary Conference
Stranger with Empty Revolver Attacks Franklin Drugstore
A drunken intruder broke into Eccles's drug store in Franklin, forcing Clerk Seneca Drybreed under a counter as the man brandished a large revolver. Marshal Layster chased and disarmed the assailant, who fled to jail without giving a name. The weapon was unloaded. Militia company members joked at the episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eccles and Dy»basad
Indianapolis
McKinley Inauguration Promises Prosperity Policy Start
The Republican Party pledges to restore prosperity and begin fulfilling this promise immediately after President McKinley’s inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
McKinley
Hydrophobic Horse Killed After Biting Spree in Panis Ky
A Mortara horse owned by Ossian Edwards of Panis Kentucky showed hydrophobia symptoms and was killed with an ax to prevent more bites. The animal foamed at the mouth and bit and snarled at passersby. It had previously escaped at Kentucky Midland Depot and bit three men while entangled on a trestle. The horse’s feet were tied and its mouth muzzled to approach it safely while a Midland train passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panis
Ossian Edwards
Kentucky Midland
Paris
Midland
Three Friends Piracy Prosecution Report Declared Baseless
Washington report states the government plans to prosecute the Three Friends and her officers for piracy, but this claim is claimed to have no foundation. The ship had just returned from a Cuban waters voyage when it was said to have used its guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cuban
Explosive tests off Beach Mainz target Cuban use
Eleven experiments with a new explosive device were conducted on Beach Mainz. A test hole 12 feet deep and five rods wide was created as a mine connected by wire to a distant point. The secret composition was developed with a New York chemist. Proposals included attaching the charge to a kite to drop over an enemy camp, but weather prevented kite deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach
Mainz
New York
Reward Offered in Nat Campbell Murder Case
Ashland Kentucky January 8 A reward of 500 dollars will be offered by the family of Nat Campbell Norfolk and Western railroad conductor found dead below Kenove Christmas for information leading to the identification of his supposed murderers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Nat Campbell
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Law on piracy scuttled as Three Friends not pirate
DOJ officers reviewed international law and found piracy is defined as hostility to all mankind. They concluded that firing upon a Spanish cruiser does not, by itself, prove the Three Friends acted as pirates under prevailing authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Depsro Nent of Justice
Lively Fight With Mad Dog Attacks Mann Family
In Lima Ontario on North Union Street three members of Jacob Mann’s family were bitten by their pet dog during a frothing at the mouth episode. Mann fought the dog with a club but was also bitten as the animal turned on him. The dog’s hydrophobia is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima, Onto
Jacob Mann
North Union Street
Mann
Burdsal Paint Company Line Recovered At Indianapolis
Local agents report the large Burdsal Paint Company line in Indianapolis has been recovered after years with Lloyds. Several other large risks are turning, and agents feel a trifle jubilant about the development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdsal
Indianapolis
Lloyds
Repeated arson cases and insurance news in Indiana
Repeated burnings are reported across Western Indiana. Patrick Duffy, sentenced in Jefferson County for arson to fifteen years, has been pardoned by Governor Mathews. New insurers organized include Farmers' Mutual Insurance at Ls porte. Farmers' MutuaI Aid Insurance at Vancerburg Warrick and Gibson counties. Seth Donald transfers agency to R. P. Mamilton and shifts to life business. Indiana insurance leaders discuss reform and honor at the sixth annual Indiana League meet ing at the Spencer House in Indianapolis with officers elected and a formal banquet concluding the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Patrick Duffy
Jefferson County
Mathews
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
Lsporte
Farmers’ Mutuay Aid Insurance Company
Vancerburg
Warrick
Gibson Counties
Seth Donald
Greensburg
R. P. Mamilton
James H. Mount
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Glass Company
Anderson
Atlas Insurance Company
Columbia
Charles J. Russell
Chicago
Russell
Glass Company
Nathaniel Straughn Near Death at 105
Nathaniel Straughn, age 105, is believed dying at his home near here after a month of grip and prior lifelong good health. Neighbors note his long immunity to illness and concern grows as his condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enexisq, Inc
Nathaniel Straughn
Here
Reunion Brings Together Long Lost Daughters
Mrs. Anna Patterson, who lost her husband in 1872 and placed her two daughters Flota and Celia in homes before remarrying, has located Celia in Chicago after a long search spanning decades and states that Flota was found years ago in southern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.woop, Inc
Anna Patterson
Flota
Celia
Chicago
Fiets
Ilinoia
Ocelia
Altgeld Responds to Pardoning Request in Chicago
The conv ict tells Gov Altgeld I beg your pardon and the governor replies Granted in a terse Chicago Tribune citation reflecting a clemency interaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Altgeld
Chicago Tribune
Death of Esteemed Papuca County Citizen at 76
James Ramage aged seventy six longtime Papuca Ky resident died last night of old age. He was widely known as a highly respected local figure and his passing marks the end of a lengthy public life in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papuca Ky
James. Ramage
State Trades Assembly Backs Ohio Miners on Coal Purchases
The State Trades and Labor Assembly adopted a resolution urging trustees of state institutions to buy only coal mined in Ohio, showing strong support for local miners. The action propels a push to prioritize state ore and may affect procurement practices across state facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohto
State Trades and Labor Assembly
Ohio
Governors of Illinois favor Ken tuckians in mansion history
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes Illinois governors have all hailed from other states with seven Ken tuckians serving as governor occupants. Governor-elect Tanner is an Indiana native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Tanner
Indiana
St. Louis Globe—Democrat
The Causes of Six Lynchings in Kentucky
The New Orleans States summarizes six lynchings in six days in Kentucky blaming pardoning power abuse by governors over ten years and grand jury failures to indict, with local politics swaying courts. It argues this explanation is insufficient for the violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
New Orleans
Assignment Shocks Creditors Transfers Land and Stock
On January 8 W A Howard assigned all property to Horace OC Solomon for creditor benefit. The transfer includes 200 acres in Bartholomew County, twenty shares of Summitville Brick Co stock, and the entire merchandise stock of W W A Howard & Co. The move is described as a large, surprise transfer to secure claims.
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DR. Jeffers
Govenor
Gov
Matshew
Mer. Bitten
Weekly Star
Kinney & Turpin
Indiana League
Spencer House
D. A. Rudy
C. G. Meeker
The
Concordia
A. B. Hahn
Continental
Aug. Doeppers
German
John R. Engle
Milwaukee Mechanics
George Ream
Pacific
IL. DeWitt
Ed. Hill
D. P. Coleman
Otto
Mothey
Danztter
Altgeld’s
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