Truant Case Tests State Law Over School Refusal
Plymouth resident Freeman Keyser and his wife reject public schooling claiming religious grounds. Truancy officer J W Mackey seeks guidance from State Superintendent Jones, with a possible court mandate and reform school action. The town rallies against the family while Keyser defends following divine law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Freeman Keyser
Plymouth
J. W. Mackey
Kyser
Jesus Christ
Hell
Reform School
Jap Miller Responds To Vinegar Buyer Farce With Dignity
Brooklyn mayor Jap Miller rebukes Ezra Kendall link to his name and vows to seek a perpetual injunction against The Vinegar Buyer. He laments poems about him, contemplates moving to Arkansas if needed, and appeals for protection of his character while maintaining friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Brooklyn
Ezra Kendall
Col. Wilson
Job
Mr. Riley
Tap Miller
Martins
Jap .Miller
Vonstant
State House
Aransas
Jap Miller
Justin
Once Famous Huckleberry Queen Dies in Indiana Marshes
A long forgotten figure known as the Huckleberry Queen, famed across northern Indiana for ruling a criminal colony in the Walkerton marshes near Valparaiso, is dying in a hut. Her feared court held sway for three months yearly as outsiders avoided the swamps and law enforcement. A Lake Erie conductor recalls her radical defiance and stone throwing during past incidents near Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Indiana
Walkerton
Pipe Explosion Injury Looted by Practical Joke
Dublin Sept 22 Shinnery Thornberry of Yankeetown is in serious condition after a practical joke by loafers at the village store. They poured gun powder into his pipe bowl with a touch of tobacco, causing a blast that shattered his jaw, knocked out four teeth and burned his face. Doctors say he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ind
Thornberry
Yankeetown
Here
Thornbery
Indiana Death Rate Rises Over Previous August
State Board of Health reports August deaths at 3 158 versus 2 932 last year. Heavy rainfall polluted wells and springs elevating disease risk. Typhoid claims 21 lives in Marion County as cited in the monthly epidemiology update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Marion
Mothers urged to try Doan's Kidney Pills for children
Mrs Geo Swartz of 308 North Main Street testifies that her six year old daughter suffered chronic kidney weakness causing worry and embarrassment. After using Doan's Kidney Pills obtained at Houseworth Bros drug store the child showed a marked improvement, prompting public publication to help other anxious mothers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent, remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Swartz
North Main Street
Dean
Houseworth Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Discharged Charges Against Gaston Saloon Keepers End Sensation
A grand jury dismissed charges against Gaston saloon keepers after a sensational fight stirred by ministers. They received a severe reprimand and were warned to abide by the law, with extreme penalties looming if violated.
Beware off the Knife and De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad
An old medicine advertisement touts against surgery and promotes De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a quick permanent cure for cuts burns bruises wounds and skin diseases. It features a testimonial from J C Phillips of Paris Indiana and endorses Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
J. C. Phillips
Paris
Houseworth Bros
Explosion injures Kokomo-Lawrence O Brennis and Ira Stockton
Kokomo-Lawrence O'Brennis and Ira Stockton filled a bottle with gun powder, buried it, and lit the fuse. The ensuing explosion badly injured both youths about the face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Lawrence O’brennis
Ira Stockton
Owes His Life to Neighbor's Timely Aid
Mr. D. P. Daugherty of Mercer and Sumner counties West Virginia narrowly survived a severe bout of diarrhoea after a neighbor brought him Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Two doctors offered little relief before the remedy cured him in under a day. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Daugherty
Mercer
Sumner Counties
W. Va
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Three frosts spare crops as harvest ramps up in Clar county
Jeffersonville reports three heavy frosts in Clar county with no damage to vegetation. The corn crop remains safe and is being gathered as workers are found to cut it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Clar County
Lingering Summer Colds Hint at Long Recovery
A 19th century style ad claims summer colds are hard to cure and may linger for months. It promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a safe, fast-acting remedy to break up the attack and cure coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles, with children liking it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Cambridge City Firm Ships Carload of Chairs to Africa
The Standard Manufacturing Company of Cambridge City has shipped a full carload of chairs to Africa, showcasing international trade activity. The move highlights the firm’s export capacity and ties with overseas markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Standard Manufacturing Company
Cambridge City
Africa
Life Saved by Chamberlain's Remedy Says Cooper
B L Byer a town cooper credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a month of bilious dysentery. He reports immediate relief when doctors offered no help. B T Little, Hancock Md merchant, corroborates. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
B. L. Byer
B. T. Little
Newcastle Line Route Inspection At Muncie
A party of Chicago and New York capitalists visit Muncie today to inspect the proposed Newcastle electric line route and review the project prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Chicago
New York
Muncie
Rocky Mountain Tea in a Nature Scene and a Garden Battle
A short excerpt notes Rocky Mountain Tea as a nature wonder and heart warmer. It mentions Houseworth Bros Seymour George A Clark discovering two cats on a lawn in a confrontation with a large spreading viper and killing the reptile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Seymour
George A. Clark
Censorship Rules Revealed in Russian Press Suppressions
A list of tsarist censorship orders shows a strict regime directing what may be printed on topics from Tolstoy and foreign policy to local incidents. The document highlights high level control over news, while noting American press pride in free speech amid war censorship debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Leo Tolstoi
Crimea
Petersburg Nachrichten
Vladimir
Obuchov
Gorki
Academy of Science
Moscow
China
United States
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
Republic
Take Care of the Stomach Kodol Adclaims Medical Cure
An advertisement touts Kodol as a universal stomach remedy that cleanses and sweetens the stomach and permanently cures indigestion and dyspepsia. A testimonial from Rev J H Holladay of Holladay Mississippi claims Kodol saved his life after physicians gave up. The copy urges taking Kodol after meals. Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
J. H. Holladay
Holladay, Miss
Kodol
Houseworth Bros
Howell Buys Two Fine Bloodhounds To Guard Town
Evansville suburb Howell purchases two bloodhounds to curb burglaries and depredations since incorporation. Marshall has struggled to control the thefts and vagrants, and residents are resolved to improve security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Howell
Remarkable Record for Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has a thirty year record with millions of bottles sold. It is hailed as the standard treatment for croup in homes and claims no reported failures when used at first sign of hoarseness or croupy cough. The remedy is pleasant, contains no opium or harmful substances and may be given to babies and adults. For sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Plucky Operator Kills Hold-Up Man In Station Rescue
Ford City Pennsylvania September 19 Carl Reichard operator on the Allegheny Valley road shot and killed a robber who tried to rob the station. The burglar wounded Reichard but he fired twice with his revolver killing the assailant. the dead man was Charles Andrews recently released from the western penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford City
Carl Reichard
Allegheny Valley
Reichard
I'vo
Charles Andrews
Western Penitentiary
Bank of England Will Resist With London
The Standard reports New York buying drive to cover Europe borrowings with limited gold supplies. It notes American demand tests gold availability but expects New York to avoid depleting gold from the Bank of England and raise money rates in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Standard
New York
Europe
Bank of England
Peace Guardian Is Stabbed and Forced to Defend Himself
Arcola Illinois September 19 Police Officer Walter Craft shot and killed William Gamble on Arcola main street after a struggle with Gamble and Winnie Whitley a broomcorn cutter Craft was stabbed in the neck and later shot Gamble The coroner's jury exonerated Craft Gamble 21 years old and married
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Guardian
Arcola
Ill
Walter Craft
William W. Gamble
Craft
Gambie
Walter
Winnie Whitley
William Gamble
Whitely
Bryan on Board Big Four Train in Indianapolis Wreck
Train No 2 arriving with William J Bryan on board collided with a yard engine at the New Jersey street crossing in Indianapolis. The pilots were smashed, both engines sent to the shop for repairs. Bryan was uninjured and held an impromptu street reception. no passengers were hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Street Crossing
Indianapolis
William J. Bryan
New Jersey Street
Bryan
Two Sons Arrested After Father Shot in Colorado
In Glenwood Springs Colorado Thomas McNulty is dead from a bullet wound to the head inflicted by one of his sons aged 12 or 9. The two boys and Mrs McNulty have been taken into custody as investigators probe the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Thomas McNulty
Four Mile Country
West shoots wife then dies in St Joseph tragedy
Elza West shot his wife, a Parker home maid, then killed himself with a temple shot in St Joseph Michigan. He had recently begun divorce proceedings. In Jersey City a Faith Care meeting hears Jennie Olser say faith through prayer cured her of acting and claims to have abstained from liquor and cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mich
Elza West
R. D. Parker
Mr. West
Jersey City
N. J
Jennie Olser
Philadelphia
Kubelik Helps Boy Cornetist From Milwaukee
Violinist Jan Kubelik sent an $80 gold certificate to Mrs. A. C. Clas to start a fund for Bennie Vanesek, a Milwaukee boy cornetist, to study at the Royal Conservatory at Leipa?o.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kubelik
Milwaukee
Wis
A. C. Clas
Jan Kubelik
Bennie Vanesek
Royal Conservatory
Leipa¢o
Death in Woods Leads to City Police Custody
Michigan City resident 73 year old Graham Malcorab Wilson was found in a starved demented state in nearby woods Thursday night. He was brought to the city and placed with the officers for safeguarding and further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Graham Malcorab Wilson
Expressions of Grateful Women Comiendates
A brief note of gratitude from women who have benefited from efforts in their behalf. Houseworth: Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth: Bros
Insane Man Kills Wife in Greensburg
Frank Strasser a locksmith who had been absent from home for months returned and shot his wife inflicting a mortal wound. Strasser was recently released from Dixmont insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Frank Strasser
Strasser
Dixmont Insane Asylum
Citizen's Gas and Oil Development Company Forms in Batesville
Batesville business leaders have organized the Citizen's Gas and Oil Development Co. and awarded contracts to drill several wells in the area. Work is set to begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Allens' Foot-base Cures Painful Feet Instantly
An old advertisement claims Allen’s Foot-base powder relieves seating and nervous feet pain instantly. It markets to sufferers seeking quick relief and comfort for tired, sore feet.
Salesman Ends Life in Ramsey Hotel Gas Tragedy
George R. Parsons traveling salesman for a Detroit drug company killed himself by turning on gas at the Ramsey hotel in Crawfordsville Indiana on September 19. Parsons, of Lebanon Indiana, left no reason for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
George R. Parsons
Detroit
Ramsey Hotel
Parsons
Lebanon
Heart Failure Kills Banker at Worcester Doctor’s Office
Albert P. Waite president of the First National Bank of Worcester died suddenly in his physician’s office while being treated for heart trouble. The death occurred on September 19. Waite was a prominent local banker and civic figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Albert P. Waite
First National Bank
Fatal Fire Destroys Semojce Village in Croatia
Sept 19 Vienna reports a fatal fire that devastated Semojce Croatia. The blaze destroyed the village school church and about 150 houses with unknown casualties. Local authorities investigation continues as residents recount losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croatia
Vienna
Semojce
Summer Season Dangers Cited For Children Remedies Sold
The article warns that unripe fruit can cause stomach pains in children during summer. It recommends keeping Painkiller Perry Davis in every home as a safe simple remedy and relief for sufferers. Large bottles are 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Execution in Sturgis for double murder at Pucks ranch
Ernest Loveswar a half breed Indian was hanged in Sturgis South Dakota for the murders of George Puck and George Ostrander at Pucks ranch near Red Owl South Dakota. The killing followed Pucks refusal to lend $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
S. D
Ernest Loveswar
George Puck
George Ostrander
Sioux City
Iowa
Puck
Red Owl
Hunter Is Kilted In Hunting Accident
Fort Worth Texas September 20 D W Parish clerk of the United States court at Tyler was instantly killed when a gun discharged while he hunted He was a native of Illinois and prominent in Masonic and Knights of Pythias orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Fort Worth
Tex
D. W. Parish
United States Court
Tyler
Ilinois
Knights of Pythias
Lord Salisbury Recovers From Illness in Lucerne
Lord Salisbury former British prime minister is confined to his room in Lucerne Switzerland with a chill and a severe gout attack. Doctors report the symptoms are not yet considered exceptionally grave and his condition is watched closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Lucerne
Switzerland
Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil Promoted as Household Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for burns wounds and pain claiming fast healing and household use. The copy emphasizes universal relief and simple application within a home setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Ex Governor Hoadleys Will Filed Here
The will of George W. Hoadley former governor of Ohio who died at Watkin's Glen New York on August 25 leaves all his estate valued at 215000 to his wife Mrs Mary Hoadley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoadley
New York
George W. Hoadley
Ohio
Watkin’s Glen
N. Y
Mary Hoadley
Pacific Cable Laying Reaches Bamfald Creek
The cable steamer Colonia lands the land end of the Pacific cable at Bamfald creek Victoria B C and begins the voyage to Fanning Island paying out cable along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Colonia
Bamfald Creek
Fanning Island
Senator Bard May Recover From Grave Condition
Los Angeles Sept 20 Senator Bard remains in grave danger as doctors report the heart may suddenly fail. If a breakdown can be avoided, his physician believes a eventual recovery is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Bard
Los Angeles
Cal
Bard
Ventuely
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement note
An old ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes for swollen tired feet. It claims cooling relief for corns bunions blisters and nail problems, with rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a trial package offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
LaRoy
N. Y
Lone Highwayman Holds Up Walnut Grove Stage
A Walnut Grove stage from Sacramento was held up near Courtland sixteen miles from the city. Passenger Joseph Fisher and driver Hd Bryan were robbed. Henry F. Ishman wrested the robber's pistol but the thief escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Walnut Grove
Courtland
Joseph Fisher
Hd Bryan
Henry F. Ishman
Ishman
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Cure for Piles
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a fast and permanent treatment for itching piles selling at drug stores for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Beadle County Prairie Fire Destroys Vast Stretches
Fravk fire in Huron South Dakota on September 20 destroys crops and stacks across an area twelve miles long by five wide. All grain and hay appears burned with no standing sources left in the northwest region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
Beadle County
Iceland Accepts Home Rule with Althing Accountability
The Icelandic Althing passed a home rule measure on September 5. The governor of Iceland, appointed by the king, will now be responsible to the Althing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Copenhagen
Andill
Fragmentary OCR item on police, county, and letters
Readable text shows disjointed fragments mentioning cops and a place with unclear names. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the damaged text.
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