25 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Fayetteville Daily
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
1
Between 200 and 300 excursionists aboard a German vessel are believed drowned after it was struck at the Montevideo harbor entrance by the Colombia. Panic disabled lifeboats as crews and passengers struggled. the Colombia saved its own people and its captain of the German ship tried to take his life aboard.
An advertisement claims Foley's Urine Laxa tive stimulates the stomach and liver, regulates the bowels, and relieves habitual constipation for indigestion and stomach trouble.
Morris Schatz, key witness against Police Inspector McCann, told State's Attorney Wayman two men broke into his home and threatened him with death if he testified. He said the men forced him to promise not to testify and offered money to leave the state. Arrests expected. Also a separate report from New Orleans describes a Pine Bluff, Arkansas, man who shot 27 people in Monroe, Louisiana. he was killed and his body burned in the public square.
Five residents died from pellagra in Butler county near Montgomery Alabama with three more deaths and five additional cases under observation causing panic in the area on August 25.
In Goshen Indiana Charles Crary’s body was kept in a vault at his own grave site by a court writ and six policemen. The writ aims to decide if Crary can be held liable for a living contract for cremation made ten years earlier with undertaker Stever.
The report recounts a Dallas death where Crary’s body was brought to Toledo. Police halted funeral rites with a writ, guarding pallbearers as relatives protested. The casket was moved to a cemetery vault amid tensions.
Adjutant General F C C Ainsworth says the army can be reduced to 88 000 without dismissals as recruiting applications fall during prosperity. Savings would come from the commissary and pay departments, with about 700 000 dollars yearly in food costs and over 3 million in pay, plus uniforms and other expenses. Governor Johnson to undergo fourth appendicitis operation on September 1.
Evangelist Billy Sunday and his wife are confined to their room after a high speed collision near Laporte Indiana. Sunday’s car struck an oncoming vehicle as he attempted a pass, rolled over, and the couple were thrown into a ditch with Mrs Sunday in serious condition and Billy Sunday mildly injured.
Mayor Brand Whitlock was nominated for a third term at the head of a full Toledo ticket. The Aug 5 report notes Whitlock leading a slate that includes candidates for city offices amid a crowded field and renewed campaign energy.
In Crystal Springs Mississippi an ordinance makes it a crime to be on the streets after 10 p m without a valid excuse. The law applies to all ages and requires residents to heed a curfew bell rung by the town marshal.
The Survey notes the recent incorporation of a New York neurological institute aimed at studying nervous and mentally disturbed patients and training physicians in diagnosis and care. It questions whether these disorders are more prevalent than in the past or elsewhere, but confirms they are common and serious, urging medical attention and philanthropy to counter unfounded beliefs and promote scientific practice.
Dr Julia Seton Sears, a famed metaphysician, experiments at her In Osea wanna school New York state. She urges mothers to use piano playing to calm disobedient children rather than punishment. She claims familiar tunes ease childish emotions and extends the method to adults.
A young girl recounts seeing a man overboard at sea through a stateroom porthole. When asked her first thought on spotting him she replied that, in the vast water, the moment she saw him she thought, How inappropriate.
Batesville Indiana resident A S Nusbaum reports lasting three months of summer cold symptoms interfering with work. After doctors and other medicines failed, Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cured him and his wife later used it with the same success. A C McAdams.
Large number of patrons praise Rogers Steam Laundry for reliable service. We call first of week and return laundry Friday, with satisfaction guaranteed. Agent Don Stover lists phone 5. ao.
A. C. McAdams urges all persons to take Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. He promises quick correction of urinary irregularities to prevent serious illness and warns neglect may lead to Bright's disease or diabetes. remedy will restore health and strength.
A. C. Mc Adams endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for chronic bronchitis asthma and lung trouble claiming quick relief and comfort to sufferers who start using it now.
The notice states the Ft. Smith Laundry will be represented in the city, will gather and deliver laundry, and lists Address C. B. Hickey.
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