Six Die in Texas Storm Swath Hits Briggs and Cleburne
A cyclone tore through Briggs Texas killing six people including M. R. Hickman and family members Arnet Taber and R. A. Patterson and their spouses. At Cleburne the grand stand collapsed during a baseball game injuring several fans. Dallas recorded heavy rain and north Texas saw a general downpour.
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Dallas
Texas
Briggs
M. R. Hickman
Arnet Taber
R. A. Patterson
Cleburne
Tornadoes Ravage Kansas Towns In April Blast
In Kansas on April 13 seven tornadoes were sighted east and northeast of Great Bend in Barton county. A vacant district 82 schoolhouse was demolished and a thrashing machine outfit wrecked. Stafford area saw injuries and multiple buildings damaged. Four miles west of Stafford farm structures fell, farmer R F Sivers seriously hurt. Bishton suffered damage with rain and hail. A similar tornado outbreak three years ago caused further property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Great Bend
Barton County
Stafford
R. F. Sivers
Bishton
Girl Swallows Wrong Medicine in Restaurant Accident
Miss Bertha Miller of Walnut and Oxley streets, a Queen Restaurant dishwasher, nearly died after ingesting a tablet of corrosive sublimate meant for external use. The mislabeled boxes caused confusion. emetics and antidotes were given as doctors treated her a critical condition with some improvement by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Miller
Walnut
Oaxley Streets
Queen
Calhoun Street
Miss Miller
Bundy Madstone Brought From Indiana to Aid Cat Bite Case
Reading Pa April 13 Basil Sneeder of Haldermans Mills suffers a lingering cat bite after four months with left eye unable to close left arm rigid and numb wound still open Doctors note no hypophobia symptoms The Bundy madstone oldest famous in country now owned in New Castle Ind rooted in 1815 North Carolina tribal lore linked to Mayflower voyage claim supports its healing legend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Bundy
Madstone
Berks County
Indiana
Basil Sneeder
Halderman's Mills
Sneeder
New Castle
Ind
North Carolina
Rail Inquiry Continues as B&O Officials Summoned
The Interstate Commerce Commission met in Baltimore to continue hearings on alleged community of interest between carriers and the coal and oil trade, under a congressionally authorized resolution. Third Vice-President Potter and T. Hale of the Baltimore and Ohio, and G. S. Fitzgerald of Western Rail, were among witnesses summoned. the commission members present included Chairman Elements, Ray, and Cockrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Potter
Transportation Hale
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Fitzgerald
Western Land
Clements
Ray
Cockrell
Birkmeyer to Spend Vacation With Parents in Delphos
Birkmeyer employed at Kuhne Abstract office in this city will spend a period with his parents in Delphos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birkmeyer
Kuhne
Delphos
Is Disease a Crime
A dated editorial argues disease should not be criminalized and condemns harsh views toward overworked housewives. It cites Dr. Pierce and his Favorite Prescription for female weaknesses, urging rest, light activity, and avoiding heavy lifting. It promotes the Doctor’s medical advice and advertises mail order remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natuard
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Prohibitionists to Name Ticket in Allen County Convention
Allen county prohibitionists plan a Thursday April 26 convention in the court house assembly room to nominate a full ticket for county offices. Delegates will hear prohibition addresses and enjoy music, with Prof. and Mrs. Lugh of Chicago as performers. The party’s return from the state convention follows a strenuous but fruitful campaign for Judge Owen N. Heaton, who expressed appreciation and resumed his bench after defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Court House
Lugh
Chicago
Owen N. Heaton
Heaton
Supreme Judgeship
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Union Station
Allen
Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy Warning
Foley & Co Chicago originator of Honey and Tar markets the genuine throat and lung remedy. Many imitations with similar sounding names flood the market. beware of counterfeit products. The genuine product features a yellow bottle and is described as the best remedy for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Dieter & Bto
Reception at First M E Church for New Members
The First M E Church held a reception in the church parlors for new members of the past year and Pastor C A Rowand and wife. About three hundred attended as George Brackenridge Dr Stemen and Rev Rowand spoke. Schlatter's orchestra Mrs Richard and a male quartet provided music. Refreshments followed in decorated parlors. Last year 130 joined the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
C. A. Rowand
George Brackenridge
Stemen
Rowand
Schlatter
Richard
Hugh M. Beaver
Celia Hofer
Local notes from Northern Indiana and nearby towns
News items report Kendallville planning a new city Elk. Mrs. Hood of Churubusco dies. John Geiser to teach at LaGrange schools. Mrs. Richardson of Kendallville injured by a horse. Henry Wishmeyer hurt in a run away but expected to recover. Garrett Trolley Wheel Co incorporated with 3000 capital. C D Sherwin moving to Terre Haute to make stock food. Goshen ex postmaster cites political enemies. George Cuppy loses a $300 diamond from his Elkheart billiard hall fishing trip on the St Joseph River.
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Kendallville
Joseph Hood
John M. Geiser
Cassopolis
Mich
Lagrange
Ida Richardson
Henry Wishmeyer
Preple
Adams County
Garrett Trolley Wheel Company
John B. Mager
John Trapp
Adam Trapp
C. D. Sherwin
Goshen
Terre Haute
Sherwin
Miller
United States
Francis EB. Baker
George Cuppy
Elkhart
Mr. Cuppy
Trustees Seek Ohio Wholesale Grocers Records
Trusties Stewart and Sater report they cannot obtain the books of the Ohio Wholesale Grocers Association during anti trust wind up. The secretary says attorney Virgil P. Kline of Cleveland has them and a demand will be filed. Bee s Laxative Honey and Tar is advertised as a superior remedy for coughs colds and bronchial issues in children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Stewart and Sater
Ohio Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Virgil P. Kline
Cleveland
Firebug Blows Top Off After Confession
Ohio firebug Clarence Frank, who confessed setting a house blaze at Leipsic, thwarted arrest at Leipsic Junction by fatally shooting himself with a shotgun. Police report the incident occurred April 18 in Putnam County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Grove
Clarence Frank
Leipsic Junction
Putham County
Leipsic
Cure a Cold in One Day Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes a fast cold cure titled Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims Druggists refund money if it fails and displays E. W. Grove signature on each box. 265ce.
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E. W. Grove
Steel Foundry Plant Closes Amid Strike in Granite City
The American Steel Foundry plant in Granite City Illinois shut down today due to a strike by about 300 workers out of 2800. The moulders helpers jaggers pickers and rammers walked out demanding 10 to 16 cents more per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite City
Ill
American Steel Foundry
Government as coal dealer in New Zealand begins retail sales
Wellington April 13 government of New Zealand has started in business as a dealer in coal. It has established for the retail distribution of state mined coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
N. Z
Government of
New Zealand
Dyspepsia Tablet Sold By Meyer Bros Go
A consumer note reports King’s Dyspepsia Tablets used after meals to aid bloating belching and indigestion. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's
Meyer Bros. Go
Tillman Presses Fight On Barnes Postmaster Nominee
Senator Tillman filed four formal charges against Benjamin F Barnes nomination as Washington postmaster, accusing him of brutal removal of Mrs. Minor Morris from executive offices, false statements, and abuse of authority. He urged seven witnesses including White House reporters be summoned.
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Washington
Tillman
Benjamin F Barnes
Minor Morris
Barnes
White House
Morris
House in turmoil over remarks in Hopkins speech
Washington April 13 The House convened at noon as Chaplain Couden urged reverence. A dispute erupted over paragraphs in Mr Hopkins Kentucky speech printed in the Record and Mr Gardner Massachusetts moved to strike reflections on motives behind the immigration bill. Hopkins defended his statements while Goldfogle of New York denounced them as false and the chamber debated privilege and accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Couden
Hopkins
Kentucky
Gardner
Massachusetts
Bennett
New York
Fannie Diner
Goldfogle
Goldfogie
ManZan Pile Remedy Promises Instant Relief
Advertises ManZan as an effective treatment for piles including blind, bleeding, itching or protruding cases. Sold by Meyer Bros in collapsible nozzle tubes for at home use with instant pain relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Bros
Fort Wayne Home For Five Thousand On Washington Street
Notice offers a home on Went Washington Street in Fort Wayne priced at $5,000 with five years to paying and 6 percent interest. The house features ten rooms with modern improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Washington Street
Edgern
Presbyterian Church in Chicago Heights Calls Rev Fleming
Illinois church officials report a unanimous call extended to Rev J Budman Fleming of Westminster Presbyterian in Chicago. Local sources expect his acceptance and appointment to move the congregation toward immediate change once agreed.
Prolonged Fire Whistle Alarm Grips City
A Pennsylvania company fire whistle set the city on edge at 1:30 am Friday prompting hundreds of calls to police and hospitals. The blaze in a tool room was minor but the alarm caused disturbing distress in Hope and Lutheran hospitals and across sick rooms citywide. Nurses and attendants helped calm patients after the prolonged siren evoked nervous reactions and widespread criticism followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Fire Department
Hope Hospital
Lutheran
New Fad In Wall Street Afternoon Tea At Four
J P Morgan Jr introduces afternoon tea at 4 PM in the Wall Street firm bearing his name. Partners such as George W Perkins and Charles Steele join daily in a private room for tea and wafers. The elder Morgan declines the custom, prefers spring water at lunch. Tea also common at National City bank and with London connected traders like Gardine formerly of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Morgan, Jr
Wall Street
London
Morgan
J. P. Morgan & Co
George W. Perkins
Charles Steele
Mr. Morgan
National City Bank
Foreign Exchange
Mr. Gardine
First National Bank of Chicago
W. L. S. Jackson
Fleming to Leave Westmins ter Church for Chicago Heights
Rev. Dr. Fleming, who came to Westminster church about six years ago from Hammond Indiana, has been invited by the Chicago Heights congregation to become pastor. A unanimous call has been extended and, while Fort Wayne has not issued a formal declaration, it is believed he will accept. His departure ends a two year span of Presbyterian pastor changes in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Chicago Heights
Ill
J. Budman Fleming
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Illinois City
Fleming
Dr. Fleming
Westminster Church
Hammond
Ind
Mr. Fleming
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Heppner Seeks Divorce Over Alleged Poison Threats
In a superior court filing Charles Heppner asks for a divorce from Elizabeth Heppner claiming he was forced to leave home and faced poison threats and poor treatment. He alleges he provided for the family but faced demands for extra support and inferior food while his wife and stepdaughter ate better. The complaint cites ongoing fear of poison in his meals and prolonged separations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heppner
Elizabeth Heppner
Zanesville
Sophia Amstutz
Circuit Court
Jacob Amstutz
Ballou & Hoffman
John William Lunz
Julius Remus
R. K. Erwin
Decatur
George W. Tillock
Jesse Hower
John B. Webster
Wayne Payton
Raymond Carter
Indiana Reform School
President Roosevelt Considers Western Tour in 1907
White House announces Roosevelt weighing a spring or summer trip through the west with tentative plans to attend Missouri Agricultural College graduation on June 5 1907 and Michigan Agricultural College semi centennial ceremonies in Lansing invitations extended by Governor Warner Representative Smith and Deputy Commissioner Lillie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
West
Missouri Agricultural College
Columbia
Michigan Agricultural College
Lansing
Missouri College
Warner
Sam W. Smith
Colon Lillie
Michigan
Pine Salve Sold by Meyer Bros Co
Salve promoted as nature’s remedy for cuts burns and sores. Meyer Bros Co distributes Pine Salve in a midwestern catalog ad style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Bros. Co
Forest Park clearing crews blamed for roof damage
Sheriff Grice was notified of damage caused by men clearing Forest Park addition who blast stumps, sending debris into nearby homes. One wooden piece reportedly broke through a roof, causing substantial damage to a dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grice
Forest Park Addition
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Cures Digestive Ailments
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure stomach and liver trouble by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels without irritation. It says the syrup does not nauseate or gripe, is mild and pleasant to take, and warns to refuse substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orino
Dreler
Russia Backs Postponement of Hague Conference
Baron Rosen the Russian ambassador told Secretary Root that Russia is willing to postpone the second Hague conference. The date July was chosen for convenience of the Netherlands and others, but after consulting with the Netherlands and noting the inconvenience to the United States the powers agreed to defer the meeting to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baron Rosen
Root
State Department
Netherlands
United States
Patent remedy ad touts liver cleanse tonic pills
Headache and constipation relief claimed by Dade's Little Liver Pills, marketed as a cleanser and tonic for the liver. Sold by Meyer Bros. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dade
Meyer: Bros. Co
Democratic Committee Hears Judicial District Fight
The Democratic state committee met to resolve a contest for judge in Greene and Sullivan counties. Greene backs a Greene candidate with a primary set. Sullivan wants a joint primary or no primary. Delegates would split 17 each if both counties back their own choice, risking a deadlock at the judicial convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Democratic State Committee
Judicial Circuit
Greene
Sullivan
Greene County
Sullivan County
Firemen Hurt After Ladder Accident At Indianapolis Plant
Two Indianapolis firemen from No 12 hose company were thrown from a ladder at the EBC Atkins Co. plant on South and Illinois streets after the nozzle backfired during an oil fire in the tempering shop. Captain Frank E Owings suffered possible broken hip and severe bruises. Bert Kemper was badly bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
EBC
Atkins & Co
South
Ilinois Streets
Frank E. Owings
No. 12 Hose Company
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Bert Kemper
Owings’ Company
Owings
Lafayette to Host G A R State Encampment In May
Indianapolis reports Lafayette will host the Grand Army of the Republic state encampment on May 22 to 24. Preparations are under way at the G A R headquarters in the state house with credentialing, visitor reception and badge distribution on Tuesday. Corporal Tanner, commander in chief, and Governor Hanly will attend and speak. The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a reception, and the first business session is set for 10 a m Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Grand Army of the Republic
State House
Committee On Credentials
Woman’s Relief Corps
Corporal Tanner
Hanly
Indiana wool men form state organization
At a meeting in Indianapolis on April 13 about twenty wool dealers from across the state organized a permanent body. Byron R. Russell of Crawfordsville was elected president and George L. Arnold of Bluffton secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Byron R. Russell
Crawfordsville
George L. Arnold
Bluffton
Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar Remedy Claims
The advertisement states Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar contains harmless pine tar from native forests not coal tar. It markets the product as a cure for colds by acting on the bowels and says it treats coughs croup whooping cough lung and bronchial affections. Sold by Meyer Bros. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Bros, Co
Meyer Bros. Co
Died in Cleveland Frank S Conner Former Fort Wayne Musician
F S Conner of Cleveland died announced by F J Reineke. Former Fort Wayne resident, he worked for A L Johns & Co and traveled for a Cleveland firm. He was once in the Fort Wayne City band and well known in local musical circles. Also notice Pineules medical ad text appears.
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Frank 8. Conner
Old City
F. J. Reineke
Frank S. Conner
Cleveland
Conner
Fort Wayne
A. L. Johns & Co
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