Wisconsin Republicans Gain in Local Balloting Across Cities
Unofficial police returns show Carter Harrison re elected Chicago mayor by 7838 plurality while Ernest Hummel wins city treasurer for a second term. John Smulski defeats John Owens for city attorney. In Springfield Illinois William Butler loses to Democrat Devereaux. Democrats sweep nearly all offices. Rock Island Moline Peoria go Republican or mixed. Quincy goes Democrat. other towns elect Citizens ticket candidates.
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Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Alexander Revell
Republican Campaign Committee
Ernest Hummel
Harrison
John Smulski
John E. Owens
Fred C. Bender
John J. Boehm
Springfield
William J. Butler
Harry Devereaux
Butler
Pones
Devereaux
Rock Island
Moline
Peoria
Quincy
Citizens
Galesburg
Belleville
Wisconsin results show Republican gains in state and local posts
Wisconsin election results indicate Republicans won many mayor and alderman seats across towns. Robert G. Liebecker of Madison appears elected to the Supreme Court to succeed the deceased Charles W. Bardeen. Several circuit judges were re elected, and a constitutional amendment to increase Supreme Court justices to seven appears to have carried.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Robert G. Liebecker
Madison
Supreme Court
Charles W. Bardeen
Silverthorn
Wausau
John Goodland
Appleton
James O’neill
O. T. Williams
Waukesha
Kenosha
Racine
West Superior
Janesville
Eau Claire
Plainfield
Green Bay
la Crosse
Beloit
Oshkosh
Chippewa Falls
Desirable 240 Acre Farm in Sikhart County for Sale
For sale one of the most desirable farms in Sikhart County 240 acres fully fenced with new page wire fencing two sets of buildings. A good sized creek runs through eight fields well adapted to stock raising particulars upon application The Simpson Abstract Office Elkhart Indiana.
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Sikhart County
Simpson Abstract
Elkhart
Ind
Jewelers Alarmed by South Africa Diamond Duty Increase
New York April 8 Jewelers are disturbed by reports from London that the government plans a 40 percent export tax on diamond shipments from South Africa in addition to a 10 percent tariff hike recently announced, affecting trade and prices.
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South Africa
New York
London
Well Known Blind Musician Jerome Wilcox Dies at Home
Jerome Wilcox, famed blind tuner of Elkhart, died at 12 18 today at 101 Howland Avenue from enlarged heart after grippe onset on February 1. He supported his family as a piano tuner and repairer, a graduate of the Indianapolis Institute for the Blind, survived by a wife six stepchildren two brothers an uncle and aunt. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the house with Woodmen of the World and Samaritan connections.
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Jerome
Wilcox
Howland Avenue
Mr. Wilcox
Grippe
Elkhart
Indianapolis Institute For the
Etta Sperry
Kansas
Retta
Nita
Belle Patterson
Frank
Pratt
Will Patterson
Flint
Mich
Bradford Wilcox
Charles ©. Wilcox
Fire Department
Henry Wilcox
J. B. Hilborn
Woodmen of the World
The
Samaritans
Levi B. Grove
Wakarusa
Appointments for Elkhart District in Indiana Conference
The Indiana conference of the Evangelical association announces Elkhart district appointments. CG F Hansing presiding elder Elk hart Division Street. M W Sundermann Elkhart Watch Tower. J O Mosier South Bend German. E J Nitsche South Bend Mizpeh. Thomas Finkbeiner Mishawaka. L H E Newman West South Bend. James Wales Bremen. J H Evans Nappanee. C D Rarey Rochester. W H Mygrant Bremlen mission. J W Feller Culver. P L Browns San Pierz. EB C Ewald Akron mission. A E Wayrick Tippecanoe. D Koehley Royal Center. W S Tracy Urbana. Fred Ransch Syracuse. H H Reinoeh.
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Elkhart
Indiana Conference of the Evangelical Association
CG. F. Hansing
Division Street
M. W. Sundermann
J. O. Mosier
South Bend
E. J. Nitsche
Mizpeh
Thomas Finkbeiner
Mishawaka
L. HE. Newman
West South Bend
James Wales
Bremen
J. H. Evans
Nappanee
C. D. Rarey
Rochester
W. H. Mygrant
Bremlen
Confessions of a Priest from Wake Arkansas
Rev. Jno S Cox of Wake Arkansas shares a twelve year struggle with Yellow Jaundice. He reports trying many physicians and medicines before using Electric Bitters and claiming a cure. The testimonial promotes Electric Bitters from Houseworth Bros as a remedy for liver and kidney trouble stomach disorders and general debility.
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Jno. S. Cox
Wake, Ark
Houseworth Bros
French airship succeeds on test flight near Nantes
The steerable balloon owned by Pierre and Paul Lebaudy was successfully tested at Moisson near Nantes. It ascended, performed several maneuvers and tracked the Seine before returning and landing about 100 yards from the starting point.
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Paris
Pierre and
Paul Lebaudy
Moisson
Nantes
Seine
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted for constipation cure
S LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont faced chronic constipation and was supposedly cured after taking Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad claims guaranteed cures for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drugstore.
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S. LeQuinn
Cavendish
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros. Drugstore
Danziger Named U S Vice Consul in Madrid
Adolph Danziger of Chicago is appointed United States vice consul at Madrid Spain. He called on the president and presented a book titled Jewish Forerunners as Christianity.
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Washington
Adolph Danziger
Chicago
United States
Madrid
Spain
Danziger
Are You Ageing Dr Holmes Quote Reflected
A fragmented quotation notes Dr Holmes era remarks about aging with the line seventy years young. The text comments on how some men appear older than their years and offers a tongue in cheek reflection on ageing.
Bucklen's Arica Salve Cures Sore Claim by Otis Dodd
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri reports an ugly sore lasting a year was cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He calls it the best salve on earth and notes it sells for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drugstore.
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Otto Dodd
Ponder, Mo
Houseworth Bros. Drugstore
General strike cripples Rome and spreads to Holland
Rome reports a general strike with public transport idle and rioting as soldiers fire on rioters near the king who avoids the city. Wealthy foreigners flee while gas water and electric supply are targeted. In Amsterdam bakers strike weakly yet guards protect bread carts and railway officials. Marines mobilized, three warships ordered. Ten thousand idle in Amsterdam as Holland plans a general all trade strike.
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Rome
Amsterdam
Holland
Greeks Demonstrate as Police Break Reed of Riot
A large police force protected Laurence Mills in Lowell Massachusetts as Greeks demonstrated this morning. Labor leaders joined to prevent law violations.
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Lowell
Mass
Laurence Mills
Lord and Owe Company Makes Assignment in Chicago
Chicago April 8 The Lord and Owe Company wholesalers druggists filed for assignment in the U S district court. Liabilities reach 760000 dollars while assets fall short by about 450000 dollars.
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Chicago
Ill
Lord & Owe Company
United States District Court
Shamrocks III Upstage Shamrock I in Preliminary Spin
Weymouth April 8 The preliminary spin of Shamrocks III and I shows the new challenger superior to Shamrock I in the morning test. The official test is scheduled for Saturday.
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Weymouth
Train disaster near Hanceville leaves many dead and injured
A cyclone crossing Cullman county demolished about thirty farm houses as it moved north of Hanceville. Twelve people are killed and twenty five injured with more dead yet to be recovered as the cyclone's path cut a narrow swath through the forest.
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Birmingham
Ala
Hanceville
Cullman
Pennell accused swindler linked to Burdick case
Buffalo reports Arthur R. Pennell accused of defrauding friends’ estates of large sums via fake bonds and mortgages. He faced murder and auto crash rumors tied to d win L Burdick, with life insurance policies in dispute as administrators seek payment while probes loom.
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Buffalo
Arthur’ R. Pennell
Dwin L. Burdick
Burdick
Pennell
Edwin Li. Burdick
Pennel
Peekskill
Debates Narrow on Dreyfus Case and Forgeries
Socialist leader Jaures exposed two key facts: a forged document with imagined German emperor annotations and a suppressed 1898 Pellieux letter. His speech spurred nationalist fury as cries of traitor and liar echoed in the chamber. War Minister Andre revealed government plans for an administrative inquiry.
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Dreyfus
M. Jaures
Pellieux
Cavaignac
Berlin
Tribune
Andrew
Young Couple Welcome First Child in Kenton
In Kenton on April 2 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oates. The parents are noted as the youngest in the area, with both parents under 18 years of age.
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Kenton
Earl Oates
Special April Silk Sale at George Wyman & Co
George Wyman & Co advertises an April silk sale with several lots priced for bargain buys. Silks include fancy cut lengths at 50 cents per yard, embroidered Pongees at 65 cents, printed Foulards at 75 cents, check summer silks 65c, 36 inches wide, brocaded Pongeé at $1, wash silks 25 to 42 1/2 cents, and 27 inch black taffeta at 75 cents. Buyer's urged to investigate for savings.
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George Wyman & Co
Special April Hosiery and Underwear Sale
George Wyman & Co. announces an April sale on hosiery and underwear. Children ribbed stockings priced 10c per pair in sizes 5 to 10. Boys ribbed stockings 15c. Ladies black cotton hose 25c, 10c for seconds. two-thread hose 25c. dozen at 2.75. Men's black split-foot and colored hose attractive prices.
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George Wyman & Co
Ladies’ undergarments advertised in terse note
A fragmentary ad notes ladies garments including low neck summer vests at 10¢ and 25¢, knit face trim drawers priced 10¢ per pair, with scattered shorthand terms suggesting a quick sale or listing.
Courthouse plans debated as county urges restraint
LaGrange county commissioners met to consider courthouse reconstruction but took no action and deferred the issue. Commissioner Fieldhouse opposed unnecessary repairs and feared costs near 75 000 including tower removal or architect plans. The Kemp Brumbaugh case was postponed a week. Levi B Grove 73 dies in Wakarusa after brief illness, leaving a wife and ten children. Mrs Swan manager cited for pay discrepancy. Western Union claim noted. Green damage suit proceeding in circuit court. Anna Flickinger in Wakarusa remains.
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Adam Kemp
Francis E. Brumbaugh
Guy C. Johnson
Pei
New Discovery Saves Child and Niece From Illness
Mrs. Haviland of Armonk New York credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis and her niece from advanced consumption. Describes the medicine as infallible for coughs and colds. 50c and 1.00 bottles guaranteed. trial bottles free.
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W. K Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Espenschied Charged With Misappropriating 60000 Trust Funds
Fred W. Espenschied former city treasurer and state senator was arrested in St Louis Missouri on April 8 charged with misappropriating about 60000 from the Bircher estate of which he serves as trustee.
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St. Louis
Fred W. Espenschied
Bircher
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement testimonial note
The excerpt props Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from F J Cheney and others in Toledo Ohio. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, mentions price per bottle, and promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best.
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F. J
Hall
Mortgage Exemption Affidavits Filing Urged
Mortgage exemption affidavits should be filed at once as advised by the Simpson Abstract Office.
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Simpson Abstract Office
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Ing. Pianos
Jacob “P. * Santers
John W. Fieldhouse
Jacob
P. ‘Sanders
Oliver M. Shock
Rosa M. Yager
F Vorn Vance
John Cartetter
Millersburg
David K. Ressler
Christian Ressler
Lydia
Union Township
David U K.ressler
Twit
Levi A. Ressler
A. F. Wilden
Sherman Lamunvon
Tirzah
East Goshen
William H. Mann
William L. Sipe
Briggsdale Improvement Company
James H. State
Harry Druckamiller
George A. Method
Jackson Township
W. Scott Rupp
Alebrta Rupp
Concord Township
John Brown
George W. Brow
Elkhart Township
John Glass
Rebecca Geyer
Goshen
Henry Dick
Jacob B. Peffly
David
Lebaudy Brothers
Alabama
Burro Png
Yellowstont
Wwerst
Prudential
Mutual Life
Wallace Thayer
Wallace “Thayer
Thayer
J. Frederick Pennell
Erate Getinister
Sere
LaGrange
Circuit Court
Anna Flickinger
Catarra
Hall’s
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East Elkhart
Levi Neu
Lexington Ave
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