General Smith admits order to kill over ten in Samar trial
Manila April 25 court martial for Gen Jacob H. Smith began with admission he ordered Major Waller to kill and burn Samar and make it a wilderness. He specified all over ten years old as dangerous. Maj Waller and Lt Day, tried for killing island natives, were acquitted.
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Manila
Jacob H. Smith
Lloyd Wheaton
Charles A. Woodruff
Smith
Waller
Samar
Lieutenant Day
Marine Corps
Trial Day Sparks Tense Exchange Over Sedition Case
Manila reports the editor of Freedom faces sedition charges for publishing an American periodical item with added remarks. Attorney General Wilfley loses temper before Judge Odlin, urging government limits under law while the court defers for a week due to counsel disqualification under Filipino law standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Freedom
United States Commission
L. R. Wilfley
Odlin
Mindanao Calm Amid Allied Efforts and Truce Talks
Cable from Manila dated April 24 reports Gen Chaffee outlining progress in Mindanao. Baldwin advances to Ganasi and Pulas with minimal resistance, flags of truce raised, Datto Lampok and Ganasi leaders seeking peace, and planned interviews with Gen Davis. Troop movements toward Lake Moros proceed to deter wider conflict.
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Washington
Corbin
Chaffee
Mindanao
Manila
Baldwin
Pulas
Ganasi
Datto Lampok
Datto Amani Pack
Datto
Davis
Hancock
Malabanga
Tenth Infantry
Lake Moros
Dattos
Parang
Malbang
Attempted Dynamite Attack on Niagara Power Canal
A Niagara Falls report says someone set explosives to blow up the Canadian Power company tunnel in the Niagara Falls area. The incident occurred as workers arrived for night shift, with authorities investigating the power canal sabotage attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Power Canal
Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Canadian Power Company
Tunnel Plot Threat Could Have Caused Havoc
Thirty men worked 160 feet underground in a tunnel with a 160 foot shaft. Blasts were fired by batteries at the shaft foot. a nipper boy found a cut battery and a dynamite cap linked to a stick of dynamite between two boxes of seventy five pounds. No motive identified.
Bold Summit robbery ties up proprietor and family
In Auburn Indiana on April 26 Henry Snowberger’s general store at Summit station was robbed in the early hours. The intruders bound the sleeping proprietor and his brother’s family upstairs and stole $30, a revolver, and heard of a rumored $700. A thief’s voice provided the clue to eventual arrest.
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Auburn
Ind
Henry Snowberger
Summit Station
Snowberger
Railroad to Pay Up to Ten Thousand in Farm Fire Losses
Mayor Z T Dungan of Huntington and Wabash claim agent in town are settling farm damages from a fire that burned crops fences and soil along the railroad right of way last fall. Sufferers include H C Paul C S Bush Benjamin Roths child Cyrus Faulkner and other Fort Wayne landowners. Estimated total loss ranges from five to ten thousand dollars as exact figures are gathered.
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Z. T. Dungan
Huntington
Fort Wayne
H. C. Paul
C. S. Bush
Benjamin Rothschild
Cyrus Faulkner
Dungan
The
Sentinel
Mrs Julia Harper Dead Widow of Harper & Bros Founder
New York April 26 Mrs Julia A Harper widow of James Harper founder of Harper and Bros dies at home from heart failure. She had been an invalid most of life. Mr Harper died in 1869 after being thrown from his carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julia A. Harper
James Harper
Harper & Bros
Four Die In Explosion At Shenandoah Powder Works
Four men were killed in a blast at the Shenandoah Powder works plant in Krebs station Pottsville county. The deceased are Amos Yarnall Irwin Wolf W J Lindenmuth and Elmer Stauffer with Wolf the only body recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Shenandoah Powder Works
Krebs Station
Amos Yarnall
Irwin Wolf
W. J. Lindenmuth
Elmer Stauffer
Wolf
Doctor Wins Relief From Severe Cold After Two Years
Dr M L Scarbrough of Hebron Ohio details a two year voice loss and stubborn cough from a severe cold. He reports Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Clods provided quick relief after other remedies failed. Dreier & Bro guarantee its effectiveness for throat and lung troubles with trial bottles available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Scarbrough
Hebron
Ohio
Dreier & Bro
Joplin Tornado Toll Rises With Widespread Damage
A fierce tornado swept through Joplin Missouri killing three people and injuring many more. A revised casualty list includes Ester Hunter J I Jones Martha Cope and others. Homes were wrecked and mines flooded with losses estimated around 100000. Mayor Trigg urged relief planning as dozens are left homeless.
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Byersville
Anna
Bidwell Hunter
G. W. Markham
Bud Cole
B. Kelly
Charles Click
Mattie S. Walker
Nellie Sullivan
Richard Rex
Rex
Mgr. Moody
Anna Hunter
Hick
Nora Winburne
Joplin
Moonshine Hill
Villa Heights
Trigg
Wavoc
Saloon Demolished by Gale at Whipple and Van Buren
At the corner of Whipple and Van Buren streets the saloon owned by John Maroney was demolished by a strong gale.
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Whipple
van Buren Streets
John Maroney
Record wind storm hits lake region with telegraph outages
A fifty mile per hour southwesterly gale sweeps the lower lake region with a shift to the northwest expected by night. No shipping damage reported so far but telegraph and telephone wires are prostrated, cutting many areas off from telegraphic communication.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lower Lake
Storm Hits Omaha Killing Teenager and Injuring Ex Mayor
A severe rain and wind storm struck Omaha on April 25 causing extensive property damage. One boy, 15 year old Robert Maxwell, was struck by lightning on Military avenue and is feared dead. Ex Mayor Bemis was hit by a flying sign at Eighteenth and Farnam streets, suffering a broken leg and other injuries. He was taken home for treatment.
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Omaha
Neb
Robert Maxwell
Military Avenue
Bemis
Eighteenth
Farnam
Hail Kills Poultry Across Nebraska Towns
A fierce straight away wind of up to sixty mph struck Lincoln on April 26 causing minor damage and rain. Nearby York county saw drenching rain and heavy snow while in Northwest Greeley county hailstones large enough to kill poultry and young stock fell.
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Lincoln
Neb
York County
Greeley County
Fire wipes out Herkimer Kansas in midnight blaze
St Joseph Missouri April 26 The town of Herkimer Kansas with about 500 inhabitants 126 miles from St Joseph has been totally wiped out by a fire that started at midnight last night. The St Joseph and Grand Island railroad station and according to railroad officials every business and residence structure in the town has been destroyed. All telegraphic and telephonic communication has been cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Herkimer
Kan
St. Joseph and
Grand Island
Fire destroys six houses as flames lash Norfolk wind
A blaze started at 11 o'clock in the home of Daniel Mayo at Chapel street and Princess Anne avenue. With a high wind and low water pressure, the fire raged for nearly an hour, destroying six houses before it was checked.
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Norfolk
Daniel Mayo
Chapel Street
Princess Anne Avenue
Winona Agricultural and Technical Institute Formed
Pittsburg board of directors approves a boys school for Winona to open September 10 as the Winona Agricultural and Technical Institute. Officers include President Walter M. Smith and Chancellor Rev J Wilbur Chapman. Leading promoters express confidence in the project’s success.
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Pittsburg
Winona Assembly
Winona
Winona Agricultural and Technical Institute
Walter M. Smith
New York
J. M. Studebaker
South Bend
Ind
H. J. Heinz
E. A. K. Hackett
Fort Wayne
J. Wilbur Chapman
D. D
Sol C. Dickey
Indianapolis
H. E. DuBois
Fire destroys Custar oil town in high wind
Findlay Ohio area April 26 Custar an oil town of 500 inhabitants twenty miles north of here was wiped out by a fire whose origin cannot be learned as telephone and telegraph wires were burned and communications cut. A high wind prevented saving the town. Aid came from nearby towns but failed. Loss will exceed $60 000 including nine stores and many dwellings.
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Findlay
Bequest for Fairmount Home for Helpless Women
Indiana news notes E L McDonnell who died in Grand Rapids left 40000 to fund a home for helpless women in Fairmount. He also left 5000 to Miss Virginia Platt and 5000 to his father and sister. Platt, of Cincinnati, and McDonnell were to marry Wednesday. He was Michigan agent for Vandalia and known in rail and lumber circles.
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Marion
Ind
Fairmount
E. L. McDonnell
Grand Rapids
Mich
Indiana
Grant County
John McDonnell
McDonnell
Virginia Platt
Miss Platt
Cincinnati
Mr. McDonnell
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure For Rheumatism
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for rheumatism and catarrh after other remedies fail. Claims to purify blood, ease bone and joint pain, reduce swellings, and relieve throat irritation with free trial and prepaid doctor advice. Mentions Dr. Gillam in Atlanta and a local seller Ranke & Nussbaum in Calhoun Street.
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Gillam
Mitchell
Atlanta, Ga
Ranke & Nussbaum
Calhoun St
New Kosciusko County Bank Forms in Warsaw
A new Kosciusko County bank is organized in Warsaw with $75,000 capital. Officers named include President M A Wilcox and Vice President J W Hoover. Abe Brubaker elected cashier. Directors are Wilcox Hoover Brubaker Scott Gaskill Coleman Darst Brubaker Peterson. Bank opens May 1 and will absorb Farmers Bank led by Albion Beck.
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Warsaw
Ind
Kosciusko County Bank
M. A. Wilcox
J. W. Hoover
Abe Brubaker
J. W. Hover
Isaac Scott
OG. S. Gaskill
L. F. Coleman
Warren Darst
J. H. Brubaker
D. A. Peterson
Farmers’ Bank
Albion Beck
Demand For Legislation To Save Wild Animals In India
Even in India there is a growing call for laws to protect wild animals from extermination amid ongoing concerns about dangers posed by wildlife. The text notes a public interest in conservation measures despite the perceived threat from wild animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Gale Strikes Chicago Causing Heavy Property Damage
A powerful gale in Chicago on April 25 26 caused shattered windows ripped roofs and torn signs. Cyclist J McCloud was knocked from his bike and trampled by a horse on West Madison Street while watchman Simon Teron sustained serious injuries from a blown over smokestack at Barber Asphalt and Paving Company near Paulina Street and the Chicago River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. McCloud
Boy Fatally Run Over Near Windfall Indiana
A six year old son of Rufus Plummer of Windfall Indiana died after he fell from a two horse wagon while his father hauled wood. The wheel passed over his body as the team moved home. He was found unconscious and died at home.
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Ind
Rufus Plummer
Chronic bronchitis cured by Foley’s Honey and Tar
A Montmorenci Indiana man Joseph Coffman recounts ten years of severe chronic bronchitis and being unable to speak above a whisper. After trying many remedies he used Foley's Honey and Tar on employer suggestion and is now cured, with many others following his recommendation. Sold by Dreier and Bro and Pellens and Polster.
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Jospeh Coffman
Montmorenci
Ind
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Pellens & Polster
Boy Killed by Accident in Boonville Fence Incident
In Boonville Indiana on April 26 five year old Emery Thompson died when he was accidentally hit by a man named John Clutter who was acting as a fence posts holder. The accident occurred yesterday and authorities report no foul play.
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Boonville
Ind
Emery Thompson
John Clutter
Clutter
Dr Kesler and Bride Arrive in City Last Week
Dr A J Kesler and his bride arrived in the city last week marking their wedding visit. The couple was welcomed by local acquaintances and stayed briefly before continuing their journey.
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A. J. Kesler
City
Local Resident Hurt in Unclear Incident Near Oakland City
Fragmentary report describes a boy allegedly struck by a falling object dropped from a man’s shoulder during a visit to W. H. Stone. The event location is Oakland City with no further details on witnesses or outcomes.
City Attorney Shambaugh Suffers Pneumonia
The attending physician reports City Attorney Shambaugh with pneumonia in one lung, described as very satisfactory today. He has been ill over a week and shows no danger of further complications.
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Shambaugh
Shambaught
Berne Man Fined Over Guessing Contest Portrait
Osie Gilliom of near Berne was fined 50 cents plus costs in Squire Smith's court for provoking a man at a neighborhood guessing contest near Berne. The accuser, John H. Smith, said Gilliam drew a pen portrait of him that offended. Gilliam pleaded guilty and paid total $11.56.
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Decatur
Ind
Osie Gilliom
Berne
Squire Smith
John H. Smith
Gilliam
Smith
Women propose amendment for three vice presidents
In Washington the wives of several senators push a constitutional amendment to elect three vice presidents every four years ranked by nomination. They argue it would solve presidential succession issues though many oppose the idea as illogical and unjust to voters.
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Washington
National Capital
United States
Congress
Losses Total 75000 In New Albany Fires
A pair of fires in New Albany Ind caused 75000 in damages. The White Houses dry goods store owned by S W Newberger & Son burned with 65000 loss and 40000 insurance. Two hours earlier the Ohio Falls Co-Operative Window Glass plant suffered a 10000 blaze in the boiler room delaying production about ten days. Fire Chief Joseph Featheringills injured his left hand by flying glass while battling the first fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
White Houses
S. W. Newberger & Son
Ohio Falls Co-Operative Window Glass Company
Joseph Featheringills
Electric Bitters Fight Malaria Claims From Virginia to Marshy Grounds
The ad claims Virginia and other wet grounds breed malaria germs causing weakness chills fever and aches. It praises Electric Bitters as a cure and prevention for malarial troubles and typhoid, citing John Charleston of Byesville Ohio and a Dreier & Bro. guarantee of satisfaction for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
John Charleston
Byesville
Dreier & Bro
No Oil North of Poneto Claims By Veteran Oil Man
A Bluffton area veteran oil man contends no significant oil exists north of Poneto. He cites his recorded results from wells drilled near Bluffton and Kingsland as basis for his belief.
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Poneto
Bluffton
Kings
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Boosts Kidney Health Tale
A reader testimonial from Mrs. Louise Gibson of Chicago credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing kidney trouble and other female ailments after six bottles and accompanying pills. The letter promotes free confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts and claims thousands of similar cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise M. Gibson
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Louise Giuson
Langley Ave
Chicago
Ill
Oil bearing rock depths in Ohio and Indiana fields
The text notes oil bearing rock slopes downward northward. InTrenton rock deeper than 1000 feet shows little sign. Bluffton sits 1040–1050 feet, Kingsland 1050 feet or more, Fort Wayne near 1100 feet. Geneva and western Ohio wells show depth hardly changes rock character.
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Trenton
Bluffton
Kingsland
Fort Wayne
Geneva
Ohio
Has fled to evade arrest in stepdaughter seduction case
Joseph Wood a Garrett resident and Fort Wayne painter and paper hanger fled to escape charges of criminal intimacy with Myrtle Christie sixteen. The girl claims Wood is the father of her coming child and says the affair has continued since last October. A warrant is issued for Wood’s arrest as his wife, Myrtle Christie, and her family face disgrace.
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Auburn
Ind
Joseph Wood
Garrett
Myrtle Christie
Wood
Christie
Fort Wayne
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised By User
An endorsement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for gunshot wounds and skin sores. A testimonial from A S Fuller of English Indiana claims a long lasting leg wound healed after using the salve. Meyer Bros. & Co. markets the product and warns against counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
A. S. Fuller
Meyer Bros. & Co
Bagpipe Variant Ghaida Noted in Asia Minor Mountains
A description notes the ghaida, a bagpipe from the mountains of Asia Minor, similar in shape to Scotland’s bagpipes though details beyond its locality are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia Minor
Scotland
Chattanooga druggist praises Foley's Honey and Tar cough syrup
Robt. J. Miller proprietor of the Read House Drug Store in Chattanooga Tennessee states that Foley's Honey and Tar has greater merit than any other cough syrup and that it sells more than all other cough syrups combined. Sold by Dreier and Bro and Pellens and Polster.
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Robt. J. Miller
Read House
Chattanooga, Tenn
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Pellens & Polster
Stutz and daughter Marguerite return from Washington visit
Tr J A Stutz and his daughter Marguerite are back home after a trip to Washington D C. The article notes their return and references the stay in the nation's capital.
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