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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1875
Page
4
A vivid account describes a windstorm that wreaks destruction across streets. Buildings bend, corners blow out, and roofs are repaired by workers earning four dollars a day. The narrator laments how the weather disrupts daily life and even erases signs of wealth and safety.
A young Philadelphia lawyer recounts defending Madame Matteau amid three sudden deaths in her home. Disguising himself to enter the scene, he investigates the room of the deaths, suspects a human culprit beneath the roof, and resolves to uncover the true killer.
A traveler recounts near fatal poisoning from a coal gas leak in a blue chamber. The killer stove was kept by ignorance of danger, causing three deaths. exposure and dawn revealed the truth, leading to marriage between the narrator and Gabrielle Mattea.
The item notes Secretary Bristow will speak at the Union soldiers graves ceremony in Louisville on May 29. It also recounts a clergyman hymn request in Indiana after a marriage, a MilwaukeeNews critique of revenue raids on Milwaukee distilleries, and a Bloomfield dentist questioned by a crowd at a circus.
The second Mass Temperance Convention of Indiana under the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is scheduled at the First Baptist Church Indianapolis on June 9 through June 11 1875. The call invites churches Sabbath schools temperance groups lawmakers ministers lawyers physicians teachers and all Indiana residents to join in planning measures to suppress intemperance. Details include arrival instructions accommodations and arrangements at the Third Presbyterian Church and proximity to the depot with reports to newspapers.
The Methodist General Conference of the United States began at Princeton Bureau Illinois on Wednesday. Hon J R Mulvane served as secretary and Rev John Burns of Ohio was elected permanent chairman with Rev G B McElroy of Michigan and Rev A H Bassett of Ohio as secretaries. Opening discourse by Dr McElroy. About 100 delegates from various states attend as business of importance is expected. session runs ten days to two weeks.
A crew member of the ill fated Schiller was arrested in Hoboken for drunkenness days before the voyage and jailed for five days. His sentence ended after the ship had sailed, sparing him from the disaster while others perished.
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