Wreck on Rock Island Express Kills Thirty near Topeka
A head on collision between Rock Island California and Mexico express and a cattle train at Willard Kansas left thirty dead and many injured. Dr Bell of New York on crutches led rescue efforts and saved a fireman’s life before relief trains arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rock Island
Mexico
Chicago
Willard
Kan
Topeka
JF. L. Beatty
Pennsylvania
M. A. Hull
Oklahoma
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Union Pacific
Maple Hill
Bell
New York City
Dr. Bell
South
Botanic Blood Balm Promoted To Cure Blood and Skin Diseases
An advertising item describes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison and other conditions. It cites a sample offer free by mail and lists Fort Wayne Indiana retailers and Atlanta Georgia suppliers with a prepaid express shipment option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ranke & Nussbaum
Calhoun Street
Express
Aged Veteran Hurt in Street Collision with Buckboard Horse
Nicholas Rear a seventy four year old veteran living at 1425 Lillie street was badly injured Wednesday after being struck by a buckboard horse at Calhoun and Columbia streets. He suffered a severe scalp cut and a badly trampling injury to his left hand with possible fracture. he was taken to Meyer drug store and then to Dr Crull for treatment. Authorities describe the rider as a man about forty five years old and the horse was driven away after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Rear
Lillie Street
Calhoun
Columbia Streets
Bear
Columbia Street
Calhboun Street
Meyer Drug Store
Dr. Crull
Mr. Bear
Dr King's New Life Pills Boost Energy and Health
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a powerful tonic that turns weakness into strength and fatigue into mental energy. Claims quick health benefits and lists price at 25 cents per box with Dreier & Bro as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dreier & Bro
Early Catholic Clergy Featured in Fort Wayne History
Rev Father Edward M Sailer, first St Marys Fort Wayne pastor, observed his birth anniversary in New Albany where he served years. Rev Father Fuller, native of Alsace, came to America in 1840, ordained 1846, golden jubilee 1886, served multiple towns and led Saint Marys German Catholic growth in Indiana.
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Father Edward M. Sailer
St. Cary’s Catholic Church
Fort Wayne
Indiana
New Albany
Father Fatler
Fort Weyne
Fuller
Alsace
Germany
America
Vincennes
Father Fuller
Mother of Our God
Jefferson
Lafayette Streets
Lamnesville
Terre Haute
Cannelton
Tell City
Madison
St. Anne’s
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Church
Fort Wayzxe
Cure After Ten Years of Dyspepsia
B. F. Hare of Middletown Ohio suffered ten years with dyspepsia and tired of doctors. After reading an article he tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and felt better after the second dose. Two bottles left him stronger and better than in years, with a recommendation to friends. Sold by Meyer Bros. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Hare
Miami Cycle
Mfg. Co
Middletown
Meyer Bros. Co
World's greatest lung specialist offers home cure for consumption
Dr Charles Yammerman a famed lung specialist claims a home treatment cures every consumptive where vitality is sufficient. He says he has saved hundreds deemed fatal and now distributes the remedy across the United States and Europe urging patients to try his method.
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Charles Yammerman
Fort Wayne
United States
Europe
Northern Indiana Notables and Local Incidents Reported
Reports from Indiana towns include deaths in Decatur and Valparaiso, a Warsaw farm house fire, a Goshen city ban on coasting, and a Michigan City fire incident. Also noted are a South Bend marriage on a deathbed, an Elkhart father moving to protect his son during a Chicago fire scare, and the formation of the Winona Warsaw Goshen Railway company with Cleveland and Indiana investors.
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Joan Cramper
Decatur
Mexico
Zachariah F £Alser
Souuth Whitles
Chris
Barman
Warsaw
Lydia EB. Wubbard
Valparaiso
George Sormesky
South Bend
Mamie Tutt
Moorehead
Chicago
C. B. Neal
Elkhart
Harold
Neal
F. EB. C. Hawks
F. G. Hubbell
Anthony Deahl
Goshen
S. A. Collins
Elihart
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Quick Relief
One Minute Cough Cure provides relief in one minute by killing the microbe causing cough and clearing phlegm. It promotes healing of inflamed mucous membranes and soothes affected parts while strengthening lungs to ward off pneumonia. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Bros, Co
Home Telephone Co Sells Old Telephones at Low Price
The Home Telephone company offers its old telephones for 3 dollars 50 cents each, valued at 11 dollars 75 cents. The sale follows a changeover to a new system.
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The
Home Telephone Company
Fort Wayne Declared Gas Belt Racing Association Member
Indiana Gas Belt Racing association meets in Indianapolis with Will Johnson of Fort Wayne requesting admission. Fort Wayne earns membership and is set to host races September 14 to 19, likely aligning with the Fort Wayne fair where Johnson serves as secretary.
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The
Sentinel
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Gas Belt Racing Association
Will Johnson
Fort Wayne
Johnson
Gas Belt Association
Frightful ordeal of five seamen at sea
Captain J B Sanbean and four crew aboard the British schooner Ayr were rescued by Captain Hodgdon’s fishing schooner Jennie B Hodgdon off Cape Cod after thirty hours without food or water. They were found frozen to the deck in frigid seas and received medical attention aboard the Hodgdon. The Ayr carried lumber from St John to New York.
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Gloucester
Mass
J. B. Sanbean
Jennie B. Hodgdon
Cape Cod
Hodgdon
St. John
N. B
New York
Cure Cold in One Day Ad Promises Quick Relief
Old style drug advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promised to cure a cold in one day with E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Refund offered by druggists if it fails. price listed as 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Citizens' Trust Co. Deposits Security Backed
Citizens' Trust Co. offers $400,000 in depositor security and invites deposits at its office opposite the post office, emphasizing strong backing and trust in safeguarding funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Trust Co
Postoffice
City Council Sets Contracts and Franchises Session
Chairman O'Ryan called a meeting of the council committees on contracts and franchises for tomorrow evening. The electric flight franchise will in all probability be considered.
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O’ryan
Sunday Express Mail Departures Noted
Railway bulletin records express mail departures with numbered schedules and times, noting Sunday operations and exceptions. Details indicate 6:25 departure time and references to numbered lines 40 41.
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Express ,& Mail
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Honolulu
Ce Hera
C. A. Wright
Blo
James Griffin
Claremont
W. S. Martin
DeKalb
Ill
William Wells
Jacksonville
Gail Fuller
Blacktown
Iowa
Henry Kaiser
E. E. Meyers
Buffalo
N. Y
Fay Fuller
E. Reusin
Ua Erate
Jbo
Harvey G. Parsons
Topeka State Journal
Chia- Hoan
Nicholas
ST. Marys Church
Father Faller
Fortware IN Rewlacing Association
Pennsylvanis Station
Glynn
Central
Fara
Grand Rapids
North
Richmond
Cincinnati
Portland
Snow Pr. Wazaz
CJ Lvave
Vualpo
Chi
Tina
Crestline
Plymouth
Yalpo
Crest & Alliance
Lima
Plymouth & Chi
N Y
Wash
Pitts
Pitts & N. Y
Pitts-Chipel
M* Tang
Depar LaSalle St
AML
PT. Waine
Standard Express
FT. W
Western Express
Nickei Plate
Cleveland
Eig. Bs
Boston
Ste Chicagro
Arosrean
Opportine
ALA Fin
Wayne, Lod
Locai
Wabash Railroad
Goi
Esward
Fort Wayna
Montpelier
Old Road
Montpetles
H. & D. Railway
W. By
Eee Arety
Cecsescani
Pasuays
J. C. Winans, G
T. A
Lake Shore
Michigan
Express and Mail
New England
Clevelan
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