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Newspaper
Connersville Daily News
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
1
A Ky man credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with curing long standing dyspepsia after other medicines failed. He says the remedy cleansed his bowels, restored strength, and made him feel like a new person. The ad warns to beware of substitutes and to buy Hood's.
In Butlerville Kip per Jr. accidentally shot himself while Lupting died when a loaded gun on a stump discharged as he drew it. Mentone boy Roy Stockberger 14 was killed by a self-inflicted hunting accident. A Terre Haute canvasser was robbed by two men. Jewelry valued at $500 was taken from Maud Rhoades visiting Mrs. Paddock. Indiana Lawton cost group plans a legislature appropriation and a statue for Gen Backieman. Gold counterfeit dollars surface in South Bend. Willow Nelson and Benjamin Mulden arrested for pension law violations. Painter Arm strong, 82, committed suicide at his Elkhart home.
The Spectator argues that China may win despite Western pressure as force proves insufficient. Russia and the United States influence outcomes while Germany and Britain face costly, risky demands. Shanghai reports note viceroys continuing to supply and arm the court, and remonstrances are dismissed as hollow talk.
The case of Emma Van Liew, charged with murder for throwing vitriol at Alice Hammell, ends with a guilty plea to manslaughter and a 10 year sentence in the Ohio penitentiary. She is taken to Columbus by sheriff with her husband, bank cashier John Van Liew, present.
Cincinnati December 1 The board of education met to probe the alleged defalcations of George R Griffiths late clerk. Shortage from present indications will exceed 100000. Griffiths was highly esteemed yet records show falsified accounts and forged receipts. Lack of system allowed untracked school funds and the insolvent estate may leave bonds worthless.
A man claiming to be Dr. William A. Ferguson formerly of Galveston Texas was arraigned in New York on December 1 charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. Police say he resembles ex Governor Moses of Charleston noted for carpetbagger fame and he is held in bail of $1000 for examination Thursday.
Kearney Nebraska reports a second disaster as the gas plant burns destroying tanks over fears of fuel loss. Earlier a canal pipe flood damaged the electric light plant causing an estimated fifty thousand dollars in damage.
An advertisement asserts no known cure for rheumatism but promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a harmless remedy that works by crowding out the disease with vital force. If it succeeds, good. if not, it fails, with a sample offered from Scott & Lownne of Pearl Street, New York.
A Mississippi senator praises Peruna as a cardiovascular and general tonic after a fair trial for incipient catarrh. Chicago and Texas residents also endorse Peruna, calling it safe, reliable, and effective for catarrh of the stomach and systemic fatigue. The letter-writer notes Peruna strengthens nerve centers and mucous membranes, claiming a permanent cure. The ad urges requesting a free Hartman book on catarrh from The Peruana Medicine Company in Columbus Ohio.
London dispatch notes The Statist calls for government talks with Boer leaders Botha and Dewet to end the war. It suggests Cape Towns civil authorities or Milner or Hofmeyr initiate negotiations to curb military harshness, conciliate Boers, and restore prestige. Lord Kitchener’s promotion is approved while Cape Colony strengthens posts and guards as fear of attacks grows.
London dispatch reports Lord Kitchener assumes command of British troops in South Africa after Lord Roberts hands over supreme authority. The war offices stated last evening that the transition has been completed. further details are awaited.
A man identified as Windfat, working at a site, suffered a severe injury when his glove was caught in a cutting machine. His hand was amputated at the wrist as a result of the entanglement. Authorities are investigating the accident and workers are reminded of safety protocols.
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