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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
2
A Indianapolis report describes a stylish young female masquerading as a man named Cora De Vere from Rushville. She was fined in city court after being arrested with escort Austin Boothe, a local businessman, who also faced a small fine.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Mayor Taggart led a mining syndicate to gain possession of the Lindsay copper mines at Nogales Mexico after court orders dispossessing Greene Consolidated Co. Five guards were detained as Mexican authorities intervened while ex-Indian General Morsa Dr Henry Jamison and W T Schmidt join the Taggart venture.
In Muncie Indiana Union leaders called workers from factories after a lengthy meeting resolutions barred unskilled labor from joining and forbid work with non union men proposed by American Window Glass Co. A committee pledged to join Local 300 and cooperate during the dispute. The workers foresee a short standoff.
Vincennes Indiana Sept 7 Foreman Joseph Hughey shot and killed John C White at Highland farm after White assaulted workers and drew a gun Hughey fired a shotgun as White resisted and died an hour later Hughey surrendered for investigation
Indianapolis Sept 10 Louisa Magruder a 92 year old former slave of Kentucky born master’s son Noah Noble who became governor. She and her brother Tom served in Noble Beecher Stowe circle and inspired early Uncle Tom characters. Tom died years ago leaving Louisa as the last survivor of the family.
In Decatur County Indiana a mob ripped up a stone sidewalk in front of Councilman Slouck's Berne residence, hauled it to the street and burned it in protest of a city order requiring property owners to build stone sidewalks. The mob action followed councilman Houck's failure to comply.
In Marion Indiana on September 8 Matt Nesbitt 28 William Nesbitt 26 and neighbor Leer allegedly intoxicated at Swayzee stole two revolvers from Stillwell's caboon and attempted to free Leer. Matt Nesbitt fired wounding Stillwell in the neck and hand. Sheriff Bradford and posse captured the trio 30 miles south.
Van Buren Indiana reports flaws in Marion’s 1803 incorporation render bonds void and block improvements. Jasper Gauntt will push a bill to validate the town’s incorporation this winter as surveyors probe land along the Toledo St Louis and Western railroad.
At the Idaho State Sunday School Convention delegates traveled long distances to attend. A 12 year old girl and a 22 year old man endured hours in stagecoach and miles by horseback to reach Pocatello. The International Committee sent several Sunday school workers from the east for the tour. For circulars contact Marion Lawrence, General Secretary, Toledo Ohio.
An ad proclaims Green's August Flower as the best remedy in the world for indigestion biliousness and general malaise. It claims doctors were scarce and that the liquid formula cleanses the system relieves headaches and nervous symptoms. Sold by McKennan & Ashworth.
The International Sunday-school effort shows rapid progress with secretaries in 29 states and 5 British provinces. Ten thousand conventions are held annually, and the uplift is described as invaluable. General Secretary Marion Lawrence of Tuble Ohio offers circulars on request.
Warns against mercury containing catarrh ointments that damage the mucous membranes. Promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy. Mentions testimonials and sales by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Rail’s family pills also recommended.
An old advertisement claims Abiakle's Cure will normalize digestion and cure indigestion after meals. It notes sale at Wann Juuseon's and mentions a heavy stomach and pain as symptoms.
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