Brief Dispatches From The World In Brief
Helen WW Evarts dies at 87 in New York. Minneapolis mills book 160000 barrels of four for export to Japan. Gen MacArthur returns from Hawaii. Panama constitutional convention elections held Sunday. King Christian ill in Austria delaying Copenhagen departure. AAAS holds 53rd annual convention in St Louis. US cruiser New York to Panama becomes flagship under Admiral Glass. State Dept weighs reply to Colombian minister Reyes note. Japanese army asks papers not publish troop movements. Flint glass makers plan temporary bottle-factory shutdown to hold prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen WW. Evarts
William M. Evarts
New York
Minneapolis Mills
Japan
Gen. MacArthur
Hawaiian Islands
Panama Republic
Christian
Denmark
Gmunden
Austria
Copenhagen
Fiint Glass
Chicago mortality and transport, oil, and war notes
Last week in Chicago 189 people died of pneumonia. Plans edge ahead to transfer the Chicago and Afton railroad to another road. Standard Oil cuts crude prices in the East. A L Stoddard of Norwich Conn faces a $332000 securities theft charge and escapes jail as war erupts. China may ally with Japan as Japan plans an army corps to Pekin. Japan’s cabinet reallocates 25 million dollars for emergency needs. Boston Jews urge Congress to push Russia to protect Jews. Japan outbids Russia, buys warships near Genoa. A Pennsylvania limited train collides with a freight at Fort Wayne, killing a baggage man and injuring ten others. Boiler engines demolished in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago & Afton Railroad Company
Standard*Oil Company
Wast. A. L. Stoddard
Norwich
Conn
China
Japan
Pekin
Educational Fund
Boston
Congress
Mores Nn
Genoa
Pennsylvania
Fort Warne
World News And Local Incidents Mixed Across Reports
A spread of brief items notes the Czar’s春 visit next spring, Christian Science convention in Beatrice Nebraska, a Cubs Italy commerce treaty, Archaeological Institute meeting in Cleveland, and Russia-Japan tensions. Des Moines burglars steal 8090 in cash and jewels, and Bristol Tenn. resident J W Hail killed in rail yard incident. New York port immigration for 1909 sets record, 619,940 arrivals this year versus 647,197 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Convention of Christian Scientists
Beatrice
Neb
Cubs
Italy
The
Archaeological Institute of America
Cleveland
Hie
St. Petershburg
Des Moine
South Africa
Japan
Russia
J. W. Hail
Bristol
Tenn
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad
New York
1903 to 1908 Economic and Industrial Highlights
Yearly and industry data from 1902 1903 and 1908 note large voltages in penalties issued shoe trade record year 1908 surpasses prior history and insolvent firms 12001 suspended with liabilities 156 million fire devastates Hammond Illinois Chicago Steel plant Iroquois theater inspector orders theater safety improvements weather forecasts promise largest orange crop in US yet to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago Steel Company
Hammond
Ind
R.G. Dun & Co
Rufus R. Wade
Manachusetts
Tordersy
Commonwealth
Jasa Tian
Dun
Chicago to Host Memorial for Theater Fire Victims
The city to hold a public memorial for victims of the Iroquois theater disaster in Chicago as sensational reports detail multiple fires, suicides, and murders across the nation. Notable incidents include Otto Ahimann’s suicide in New York and a fatal shooting in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Chicago
Hanser Chas
FL Woods
Charles
James T. Donnelly
Pittsburg
Ansonia
Tennessee Central Railroad
Washville
Otto Ahimann
Bank of Staten Island
Albemarne
New York
King Edward
Queen Alexanddra
United States
Charles W. Stimimel
Joseph W. Shide
Dayton
Indiana Teachers Demand Living Wages Amid Salary Probe
Indiana educators at the state teachers association near Indianapolis press for living wages. A detailed salary review shows average Indiana teacher pay in 1902-3 ranged from about 2623 to 416.66 annually, with most under 1000, explaining high turnover and many part time pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Little Red
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Indiana
Q. P. Kinsey
Carr
Hunter Fatal Accident in Noblesville Ends Life of Grace Hammonds
Louis L. Harvey of Indianapolis visiting Noblesville fatally shoots his cousin Grace Hammonds while rabbit hunting. A misfired trigger when loading the gun injures Hammonds at five feet, she dies instantly. Harvey is overwhelmed by grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
Louis L. Harvey
Indianapolis
Grace Hammonds
Harvey
Miss Hammonds
Infuriated Boy Shoots Stepfather in Rage
Indianapolis jury records report eighteen year old Harry Chapman, a colored youth, shot and killed his stepfather Edward Stanhope after witnessing a strike on his mother. Chapman surrendered at the police station and confessed to the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Edward Stanhope
Harry Chapman
Chapman
Burned to death in barn fire in Indiana
Vincennes Ind Jan 1 George W Hoopes aged fifty two was burned to death in a barn owned by John Bartlow of Monroe City He had been drinking and entered the barn to keep from freezing and the hay fire was started by his pipe He leaves a wife who is dying from consumption
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Indianapolis
Chas. Brown
Criminal Court
Alford
Brown
Vincennes
Ind
George W. Hoopes
John Bartlow
Monroe City
Hammond's Heavy Losses In Iroquote Theater Fire
Twenty Hammond residents were at the Iroquote theater in Chicago when a blaze broke out. Six people died and many were injured, with survivors left shaken by the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Chicago
New Year Reception at Mrs. Alex Miller Home
The New Year reception at the home of Mrs. Alex Miller drew about one hundred visitors despite inclement weather. G. W. Applegate Sr. and Mrs. Harve Miller assisted with afternoon and evening greetings as rooms were lavishly decorated in white and green with smilax carnations and pink accents, reflecting a formal, festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Miller
Tis Hall
Aner
G. W. Applegate
Harve Miller
Wolfe
Moses Pat Wolfe
Hetty
Louise Meer
G. W. Applegate, Jr
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Gains Name Recognition
FE C DeWitt & Co of Chisago markets a Witch Hazel salve for piles eczema cuts burns and skin diseases. The product is promoted as genuine DeWitt’s with many counterfeit imitations noted. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. C. DeWitt & Co
Chisago
DeWitt
de Witt
Jan
Christmas happenings in Sugar Tree Grove community
Sugar Tree Grove notes celebrate births with several baby announcements. Families visit relatives during Christmas and New Year. Santa Claus visits bring a daughter to Will Rhodes and a wife to Briles' Christmas tree. Local builder Otto Deatrick completes R. H. Cunningham residence. Teacher James Shatter hosts a Christmas tree entertainment. Rev. P O Fulgham set to preach at Briles' and Wolfe's school houses on January 17.
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John Kintner
Santa Claus
Will Rhodes
Lewis Walter
W. P. Mauck
R. H. Cunningham
Otto Deatrick
Briles’ School
Dave Weaver
Corydon
Charles Rhodes
Iinois
Rebecca Rhodes
James Shatter
P.O. Fulgham
Briles
Jacob Hiser Seeks Harrison County Sheriff Nomination
Jacob Hiser of Jackson township announced as a Sheriff candidate for Harrison County. A farmer and longtime Democrat, he previously ran for Sheriff and won about 460 votes. He serves as president of the German Fire Insurance Company of New Salisbury, 112 members strong, and is noted for honesty loyalty and genial bearing. His supporters expect strong primary labor and a likely win at the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiser
German Fire Insurance Company of
New Salisbury
Bradford Church Notices Mark Start Of Protracted Meeting
Bradford events include Rev. A P Smith to preach at the Christan Church for one year. Rev. George Ellis took his daughter home to Louisville after a pleasant visit. Revs Buck and Charles Lyots of Elwood will start a protract meeting at the U B Church Friday night. The town welcomed the new year with music guns and bell ringing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Fesselin
A. J. Sappensier
New Albany
A. P. Smith
Christan Church
George Ellis
Louisville
Buck
Charles Lyots
Elwood
U. B
Bradford Werc
Retirement of Corydon Savings Secretary Not Affecting Affairs
The Savings and Loan Association of Corydon states the retirement of Mr. Sam Pfrimmer as Secretary will not change the association’s operations. It will continue to do business as before and seeks continued public confidence and patronage. January 3, 1904.
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the Savings & Loan Association of
Corydon
Sam Pfrimmer
W. AH. Bulletit
Ws. Ridley
Twins Born Close Together In December in Lanesville
Born to Mr and Mrs Philip Lenz are twins one child born December 23 the other December 26 Prof Julius Prelle visited his aged mother in Detroit during Christmas week Mr and Mrs Campbell of Louisville spent New Year with her parents Mr and Mrs Christopher Woertz Mr and Mrs Ben Resch of Louisville visited her parents Mr and Mrs A M Ejisert Jr south of town
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Julius Prelle
Detroit
Philip Lenz
Campbell
Louisville
Christopher Woertz
Ben Resch
A. M. Ejisert
Spectacles Offered at J. W. Arter’s in Laconia Ind
A notice urges readers to protect eyesight by getting properly fitted spectacles at J. W. Arter in Laconia Indiana. The ad claims glasses restore youthful vision, aid the young, and correct refractive errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Arter’s
Laconia
Ind
Mother's Bread for Sale at Geo H Fellers
A local bakery offering Mother's Bread for sale at Geo H Fellers store. Customers can purchase fresh loaves at this harbor neighborhood shop.
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Geo. H. Fellers
Venerable Pastor Cured by Pe-ru-Na
A historic advertisement touts Pe-ru-Na as a cure for mucous membrane thickening causing hearing loss and digestive issues. Testimonies from Rev J N Parker of Utica and others claim restored hearing and relief from rheumatic pains. They urge readers to write Dr Wartman for free advice if results are not prompt.
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Pe-Ru-Na
Peruana
Peruna
J. N. Parker
Utica
N. Y
T. J. Lomax
Db. D
Bist. A.M
Charlotte
N.C
Wartman
Gratis
Dr. Slertman
Wrartinan Sanitariiusn
Crop Ibis
Cluio
District Meeting in New Albany Chooses Hanlon Chairman
The Third Congressional District Democratic delegate convention at New Albany elected Capt. Thomas Hanlon as district chairman for two years. Hanlon defeated Levi H. Scott 684 to 534 with full county representation including contested delegations from Perry, Crawford and Floyd. Harrison county backs Hanlon despite supporting Scott.
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New Albany
Thomas Hanlon
Perry
Crawford
Floyd
Capt. Hanlon
F. Levi H. Scott
Hanson
Scott
Harrison County
Capt
Fras. Scott
Harrison
Hanlon
Capt. Hanson
Marriage Licenses Issued to Area Couples
Haward B. Carver weds Gertrude M. Yeager Charton C. Brown weds Annie K. Thompson George T. Showmaker weds Lucy E. Trueman Charles McElfresh weds Georgiana Birdwell Joseph Vernia weds Emma J. Keck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haward B. Carver
Gertrude M. Yeager
Charton C. Brown
Annie K. Thompson
George T. Showmaker
Lucy E. Trueman Charles
McElfresh
Georgiana Birdwell
Joseph Vernia
Emma J. Keck
Chamberlains Cough Remedy for Croup Advised
The article urges mothers to treat croup immediately with Chamberlains Cough Remedy and warns against untried remedies. It notes the medicine is universally approved and directs use as directed. For sale at Crosiers Corner Drug Store. Jan
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Chamberlain
Crosier's Corner Drug Store
Jan
Local Government Notices Listing Fees and Offices
Announcements outline district and county offices including township trustees assessors and justices of the peace with complimentary notices over twenty lines charged at five cents per line. The text specifies the rate and eligible offices for official notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Justices of the Peace
Harrison county Sheriff candidates seek Democratic primary
Webster township’s James E. Heft Jackson township’s Robert F. Davis Franklin township’s Henry Walther Boone township’s William B. Ludlow Jackson township’s Jacob Hiser Harrison township’s Frank P. Lotich all appear as candidates for Sheriff of Harrison county subject to Democratic primary action in 1904.
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James E. Heft
Webster Township
Harrison County
Robert F. Davis
Jackson Township
Henry Walther
Franklin Township
Sherif
William B. Ludlow
Boone Township
Jacob Hiser
Frank P. Lotich
Harrison Township
Stevens and Crayden Tie as First District Commissioners Hopefuls
Thomas J. Stevens of Jackson township runs for Commissioner of the First District pending the Democratic primary. John B. Crayden of Jackson township is a candidate for the same post pending the Democratic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J.stevens
Jackson Township
John B. Crayden
James A. McRae Seeks Harrison Clerk Post
James A. McRae of Taylor township runs for Clerk of the Harrison Circuit Court in the Democratic primary. Levi V. Brown of Harrison township is a candidate in the same electoral contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. McRae
Taylor Township
Harrison
Levi V. Brown
Harrison Township
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic Probed as Iron and Quinine
A 1960s advertisement promotes Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic for cattle showing it contains iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It declares No Cure, No Pay and carries a February date.
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Mathilde
Jerome Bonaparte
Paris
First Baptist
Lyman P. Alden
John Alden
Priactiina
Indiana State News
Hoosiers
Mrs
Roll of Honor
Democrat
New Middletown
H. P. Bence
Evans’ Landing
Marguerite Kaar
Bakersfield
Cal
Ed H. Richert
Ulan
Jacob Richert
Oakesdale
Wash
J. W. Baller
Leander Bottles
Worth
Minerva Cunningham
Kansas City
Kan
Abraham Pitman
Moberly
Abbie Rhodes
Hill Grove
Preston Huun
Philip J. Lotieh
L. ¥. Brown
W.E. Hopkins
White Hall
John Stoker
Edwardsville
Ford H. O
Wim
Roudenbush
Jasper, Inc
S. Bullett
Frank Cropsey
Wm. F. Rudel
John Rudel
Elizabeth Robison
Valley Station
Frank Foal
N. A. Nolet
San Antonio
Fla
D. G. Miles
Henjaomie Jordan
Jacob Lind
Edward Sappenfield
Ramsey
Philip Kusler
Choctaw City
Okla
J.M. Baelz
C. E. Grable
Herman Albin
Wagar
N. D. Windel Resch
George Deatrick
Andrew Keiler
J.J. Simier
Lanesville
George E. Mauck
Alonzo Brown
John W Bussabarger
C. W. Cook
John Wheat
Philip Hahn
Amzi Weaver
Asa Harbaugh
Della McDonald
Dan M. Sharp
Sinks
Mike Hauswald
Dave Miller
V. B. Ross
Valley City
Fred Ball
Sugar Tree Grove
N. P. Mauck
Sam Mauck
Heidelberg
Cy Mauck
Bradford
Williams Appenfield
A. M. Eisert
Perter
Jln
Parker
Rev M Parker
Crosby Frisian Fur Company
Mill Street
Rochester
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