Mr Kern and His Bacon in Indiana Senate Debate
The piece accuses Senator Kern of political sleight of hand over the free list and 40 cent bacon issue, alleging he shifted positions to back Payne Aldrich duties. It laments the change from fervent anti duty rhetoric to supporting higher prices, claiming the senator betrays his campaign promises and burdens the poor.
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la Filiette Delibtely
Sena Kern
Irs
Indiana
Sen
Payne-Aldrich
Kern
Senate
Local resident visits city for weekend attractions
Loran Holland of Hillsboro spent Sunday and Tuesday evenings in this city enjoying attractions on Third street.
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Loran Holland
Hillsboro
Third Street
Loss of Time Means Loss of Pay in Kidney Troubles
A Streator Illinois man, M Balent of 1214 Little Penna St, credits Foley Kidney Pills with quick relief from kidney and bladder trouble that kept him from working. He says after a short use he recovered fully and returned to work feeling healthier. pills sold by all druggists.
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Kidpey
M. Balent
Little Penna St
Ail Draggist
Most Expensive Misprint Costs Paris Letter Case
A Paris Telegraph London note recounts a cabinetmaker’s widow suing for damages after a misprint in a family medicine book led to a drunkard’s sobering potion. The edition swapped grams for drops, causing conviction of the author and chemist, plus fines and structured damages totaling $269 plus yearly allowances to heirs.
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Mr. Tournieux
Mnethinker
Dee
Nooo
Ecurions
Paris
London
World's ten greatest cities reshuffled by 1911 census
The latest London census shows Berlin rising to third place and Paris falling to fourth while New York remains the largest among over a million populations. Canton, China, is uncertain, with estimates ranging from 750,000 to 2.5 million, potentially changing the list. Other cities over a million include Moscow Calcutta Buenos Aires Constantinople Osaka and possibly Peking.
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Paris
Berlin
London
New York
Chicago
Tokyo
Vienna
Petersburg
Canton
Philadelphia
France
China
Moscow
Calcutta
Buenos Aires
Constantinople
Osaka
Peking
Treasure Trove Allegations In Amberley Road Coin Find
Workmen uncovered a hoard of ancient coins in Amberley road South gate England. The coroner impaneled a jury and an expert testified the Long Cross pennies dated 1207 to 1272. The jury ruled the coins ancient concealed and the depositor unknown. The coroner seized the coins as the king's treasure.
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Southgate
England
Amberley Road
Menry
Chinese ink sticks with gilt dragons for export
Consular Report notes Chinese ink comes in five inch sticks, three quarters inch thick, decorated with gilt dragons and Chinese inscriptions, each in yellow paper envelopes in a cardboard box. Shanghai factory price is $1.55 per pound gold, poorer grade at $1.05 with smaller sticks. Packings include wooden cases for export when buying in fifty pound lots.
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Shanghai
Why He Didn't Apologize Speech by Frank Buchanan in House
Frank Buchanan of Illinois defended his presence as a new member addressing the House May 23. He argued new members have the same floor rights as veterans and noted two prior unsuccessful attempts to participate, drawing laughter from the chamber.
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House
Frank Buchanan
Ilinois
House of Representatives
Diagnostic sign for skull fracture allegedly tested by doctor
A Louis doctor claims a simple test can reveal skull fracture. He says touching the ankle half an inch above the foot’s sole will cause the big toe to turn upward with the others outward if fractured, or toes to turn downward and come together if intact.
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A &J. Louis
J L Allen and Pearl Cline to wed in Covington
Telegram from Decatur reports the marriage of J L Allen of this city and Pearl Cline of Danville. No further particulars released. Mr Allen left Covington in his car about 8 30 Wednesday morning. The event was not a surprise to many Covington people.
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Decatur
J. L. Allen
Pearl Cline
Danville
Allen
Covington
Infant Clelia Lewsader Dies After Short Illness
Clelia Laman six months old, child of Mr and Mrs T H Lewsader, died at 1:30 p m Wednesday after a brief illness from cholera infantum at their city home. Funeral from the home at 3 p m Thursday conducted by Rev Laney. Interment in Mound cemetery. The Lewsaders are young and this is their first born. They have the sympathies of all in this sad hour.
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Clelia Laman
T. H Lewsader
Rev
Laney
Mound Cemetery
Lewsader
Death of Mrs Alma E Bantz at Bend church funeral
Mrs Alma E Bantz wife of Charles Bantz died about 1 p m Wednesday at their home North East of the city. She was 41 years old and had been ill about ten days. She was a daughter of Oliver Marshall and leaves a husband a number of children and many friends. Funeral services will be held from Bend church at 2 30 p m today with interment in Steely cemetery. An obituary will appear later.
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Alma E. Bantz
Charles Bantz
Oliver Marshall
Bend
Steely Cemetery
Boards tighten contracts with bidders to match plans
The Boards of Commissioners, troubled by summer contractor issues, adopt a plan to require fall contracts be executed strictly to plans and specifications. They insist contractors bid fairly and complete work per the agreed specs, targeting those like Hanes & Wymber and McKee Bros who tried to deviate from the approved plans.
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Boards of Commissioners
Fummer
Hanes & Wymber
McKee Bros
Hits Buggy at Bridge On Thursday Night
Will Layton driving from his farm met Robb on the overhead railroad bridge. The auto struck Robb s buggy, sending it down the embankment and skidding partially down the grade. Robb was badly shaken and his leg crushed. Mrs Layton and three small girls were in the auto. a team pulled the car to the grade top. Extremely fortunate outcome.
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Will Layton
Robb
Layton
Social News and Local Incidents from Hoosier State
Frank Bislard and family from Chicago visit, and Pine Village guests Dr. Sailor’s group return from Sunday call. Minnie Bruce and William Suttles seek divorces on uncompanionable grounds, set for September term. Clifford Oakley sustains severe cut on right ankle while splitting kindling. seven stitches from Dr. Beckett. Campers from Attica and Turkey Run enjoy a Shades area outing. Five youths, ages about twelve to fourteen, arrested for vandalism and fruit theft in North Town. Mrs. J Higgins of Clinton undergoes major surgery in Indianapolis. condition described serious but improving at last report.
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Clifford Oakley
Will Oakley
Attica
Beckett
J. Higgins
Clinton
New Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Higgins
Hoosier
Many a Suffering Woman Uses Foley Kidney Pills
A period ad describes a woman dragging through daily tasks suffering backache headache nervousness loss of appetite and poor sleep. It claims kidney and bladder troubles cause these ills and Foley Kidney Pills offer quick relief and strength return. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
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T. A. Clifton
Ind
MR. Kern
J. Loqer
Covington, Indiana
Frank Bislard
James Rhodes
Ira Sailor
Minnie Bruce
William Suttles
Veedersburg
Will Adkins
Helen
George Williams
W. W. Layton
Turkey Run
The
Shades
Dr. August Schott
William W. Crane, M. T
American College of Mechano- Theraphy
Andrus
Washington
E.reet
P.a.starck
Pars
United States
Starck
Hote
Piahoe
P. A. Starck Piano CO
Wabash Ae
Ill
Chase
Isanborns Coffee
Wee Chase
Sanborns ‘Tea
Layton & Bilsland’s Grocery and Bakery
George W. Kerr & Son
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