Hoosier Happenings Amid Local Deaths and Disasters
Measles force school closures in Creenfork Wayne County. An 8 year old child of Samuel Chase of Rising Sun died after falling into a grate. A 4 year old girl died in Anderson. A Berry Shipley inmate died from choking. A 6 year old boy crushed on a log haul near Winamac. Various accidents and a stalled Flint Glass plant shed workers. Carnegie pledges 8600,000 for a library if Elkhart provides site and 8500 yearly. Temperance drive in North Manchester and a fatal bridge accident near Windfall. Terre Haute paper adopts profit sharing. Wheat prospects bright. snow slows pests. Masters Plumbers elect officers. state sanitary law urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Chase
Rising Sun
Creenfork
Wayne County
Samuel Emsweiller
Anderson
al Anderson
Berry Shipley
Walter
P.P. Olson
Winamacc
Carnegie
Elkhart
Earl Park
Oliver Fell
Peter Quirk
Cowan
Delaware County
Peter Rigley
Fred Rowler
Carrol
Back Creek
Fairmount
Lulh Takitt
Carroll
Perry Takitt
Diamond Flint Glass Company
Bartlord City
Mortford City
Flint
Charles Brown
Tipton
Brown Uo
Neff Washing Machine
D. M. Tuttle
William Marsh
North
Manchester
Chester
North Vernon
Joseph Lasser
Musketon
Mich
Anerson
Louisville
Terre Haute
William C
Spencer F. Ball
Ball
Indiana
Indiana State Association of Master Plumbers
Muncie
Marion
HH. H. Uighlands
Milton Retherford
Fred Stauf
Minois
Notable Crime Commentaries From Pinkerton Chief and Others
A series of interviews touches on crime trends and public policy. Figures include William A. Pinkerton voicing crime contagion theories and John Barrett predicting Pacific dominance by Britain. Comments cover whipping reform and social conditions in Hawaii, with remarks from James L. Jackson and berry crop forecasts for Florida and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Pinkerton
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Crime Link
James L. Jackson
Palatka
Mia
Mexican President Diaz Near Death From Overwork
A Cuernavaca dispatch describes President Diaz as a mental wreck from overwork and recent political turmoil. It notes delirium and prostration, cites a failed prior assassination attempt, and warns that Diaz’s death could threaten Mexican peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuernavaca
Mexico
Ding
Sear
Hindeeny
Capitol
Arroyo
Hens
Iron Courage of Bismarck Deflects 1806 Assassination
In 1806 Bismarck, returning from the palace, intercepted a fired pistol aimed at him in Unter den Linden. He wrestled the would be shooter, taking three more shots before soldiers arrived. He walked home, then calmly informed the King and dined with his wife in a composed mood.
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Blittinrek
Unter den Linden
Hoedel
Nobeling
William
Bismarck
Ife
Tam
Berlin
Hismarek
Culaly
Madame Bavens Testifies On Kidney Pills At Hot Springs
Life Governor Madame Isabelle Ellen Bavens details diabetes cure after using seven boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills at Hot Springs. She credits relief to the remedy, urges others to try it, and notes prices of two and seven box packages. Dodd's Medicine Co. advertises Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serinus
Arkansas
Ita
Isabelle Ellen Bavens
Free Mavens Grand Lodge
England
Madam Ravens
Ike
Mot Springs
Moe T
Dodd
Thad
Tam
Ife
Tai
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
Foxy Scheme Unfolds Over Saturday Poker Wager
Meekboy admits teaching his wife poker leads to a clever plan. The pair discuss a Saturday night win nearly amounting to two pounds of his salary as part of their scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooffer
Meekboy
Pueck
Gram-O Food Drink Promises Healthful Alternative to Coffee
An advertiser touts Gram-O as a pure grain beverage free of coffee drawbacks and suitable for all ages. It is described as nourishing, pleasant in taste, and indistinguishable from the finest coffees when prepared properly, priced at about 4 cents an 16 and 2c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrett
United States
Siam
Japan
Pacific
England
Atlantic
Consis
Australia
Legion of Honor numbers 55000 members growth noted
The French Legion of Honor counts 55000 members as part of a report on its expanding order. The figures reflect ongoing recruitment and recognition within the order.
Utahn Dining Turmoil Ends With Cracker Chaos
A Salt Lake Tribune item recalls aUtahan guest at an East coast dinner who cracked nuts with such force that he shattered several peanuts. A fellow guest whispered that Al Gernon would bring crackers, provoking the guest to snap I do not want any you fool. Tad enough with my soup. The scene reads as a humorous social gaffe from the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
East
Jilt
Algernon
Hisself
Ted Goodwin
Salt Lake Tribune
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Hoosier
Nec Telek
Ee Pe
Guatay Frelison
Milwatken
Wis
Tve
George Pearce
Cripple Creel
Colo
Beldix
Honolain
Colorado
Honjo
Diaz
Tie
Daw Tenner
Maz
Madame Bavers
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