Six Die and Many Hurt in Illinois Mine Explosion
In Herrin Illinois an explosion in shaft No 7 of the Big Muddy Coal and Tron Mine wounded many and killed six men. A car of fifty kegs of powder detonated causing heavy wreckage with thirty mine mules killed. About 325 workers were employed and many were away from the blast. Names of the dead include Thomas Green Bred Seiberg John Millen Orin and two Williams brothers. Rescue efforts faced dangerous shifting debris and potential additional fatalities. Herrin lies in Williamson County about twenty miles east of Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Ill
Big Muddy Coal and Tron Mine Company
Horrin
Moon
Thomas Green
Bred Seiberg
John Millen
Orin
Williams
Herrin
Williamson County
Hare
Setberg
Vincennes Man to Lead Populists in Nomination Bid
Samuel Wardell Williams of Vincennes Indiana is poised for a populist presidential nomination. A former Democratic legislator, he became a leading populist figure and delegate at large to multiple national conventions. He remains a prominent Vincennes lawyer and bar leader with a long record in state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Samuel Wardell Williams
Mr. Williams
Mt. Carmel
Friendsville Tileandemy
Vincénnes
Williams
House of Representatives
Charles L. Jewett
House Caucus
Daniel W. Voorhess
United States
Judiciary
Judge Williams
Democratic Party
Farge
Omaha
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Williama
Springfield
Lil
Hoe
Heo
Vincennes Bar
Bar Association of
Knox County
Kodel Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Meyer Bros Co
Meyer Bros Co endorses Kodel Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and stomach disorders. The text claims Kodol digests what you eat, cures dyspepsia, and builds tissue, promising renewed health, strength, and vitality.
Cancer Cure Claim Readies Simple Home Remedy
A dubious advertisement promises a home cancer cure by Dr. Charles Zimmerman & Co of Fort Wayne Indiana. It urges readers to request testimonials and information, claiming the method is safe and superior to x rays and surgery and warns against waiting or relying on doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zimmerman & CO
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Healed by Prayer Moves Wabash Community
In Wabash Indiana May 11 a healing by prayer story draws attention as evangelists May and Mark visit Union Holiness church. Mrs Al Purdy bedridden with heart trouble and nerve disease rises after an hour of prayer and later performs housework, crediting the evangelists. Also advertising a patent medicine claim for Botanic Blood Balm with sales details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Messrs
May
Mark
Michigan
Union Holiness Church
al Purdy
Peculiar Disease Ends Life of Goshen Teacher
Edward Brower of Syracuse Kosciusko county Indiana died May 11 from rheumatism of the heart. He was famed as a peculiar man physically, suffering periodic nose and lung hemorrhages since birth. Prominent specialists in Chicago New York and Philadelphia failed to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Edward €. Brower
Syracuse
Kosciusko County
Brower
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Indiana medical groups elect officers at annual meetings
The fortieth annual Taiana Eclectic Medical association session in Terre Haute Indiana opened with welcome addresses and a partial officer election. Indiana Institute of Homeopathy held its annual session with a long program of addresses followed by discussion and its officers elected including President W B Huron Tipton first vice Saunders North Vernon second vice Harpole Evansville secretary Harrell Noblesville treasurer Adams Indianapolis and censors Hanning Fort Wayne Armstrong Thorntown Larkin Franklin Weaver Greensburg Bargen Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Taiana
Eclectic Medical Association
0. R. Hauss
Sellersburg
Moris Harrod
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Indiana Institute of Homeopathy
W.B. Huron
Tipton
D. RB. Saunders
North Vernon
C. B. Harpole
Evansville
Samuel Harrell
Noblesville
H. A. Adams
Carrin Hanning
C. R. Armstrong
Thorntown
E.F. Larkin
Franklin
D. W
Weaver
Greensburg
E. D. Bargen
Frankfort
Boy Scalded by Lumber Wagon in Martinsville
May 11 Martinsville Indiana. Harry Cummins aged six, nephew of Mr and Mrs Thomas Minton, fell from a lumber wagon and nearly had his scalp torn from forehead to back. The left jaw was broken as onlookers, including Miss Hattie Kirkendall, rushed to aid him. He walked to the Bain house sidewalk after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
Harry Cummiins
Thomas Minton
Bain House
Hattie Kirkendall
Bouy
Dr King s New Discovery Credited In Throat Lung Cure
Disaster wrecks blamed on carelessness amid a wave of throat and lung troubles. Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts credits Dr King s New Discovery for saving her life from a severe illness. Gua ranteed relief for all throat and lung diseases by Dreier Brothers druggists. 50 cents and one dollar. Trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Dreier & Bro
Printer murdered in Kansas City home
Clarence Meyer a 22 year old printer was killed in his southern Kansas City residence during the night. Mrs Meyer alerted police as two men entered the house early in the morning one restrained her while the other slashed Meyer on the head throat and body. The home was ransacked and Mrs Meyer remained unconscious for hours before awakening to find him dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Clarence Meyer
Does Not Respect Old Age Opposes Youth in Ad Claim
An advertisement extols Dr King's New Life Pills as universally effective. It boasts the pills cure Dyapensin Jaundice Fever and Constipation regardless of age and directs readers to Dreier and Hro's drug store for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dreier & Hro
Appendixless Club Formed in Sioux City
Plans in Sioux City announce the Appendixless club a quirky social project led by Hamlet A. Rye of the National Bigeuit company. He calls a meeting of those who have lost their vermiform appendix aiming for a permanent society like the G A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowan
Hamlet A. Rye
National Bigeuit Company
Rye
Mr. Rye
Money to Loan on Real Estate or Personal Security
C. E. Pfeiffer offers secured loans with real estate or personal security as collateral. Located in Rooms 6-7, Bago Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Pfeiffer
Bago Block
Shot at brother but hit stranger in Peru Indiana
Ex councilman Michael Reilly fired four shots at his brother Edward Reilly from the front of his house. One bullet struck Charlie Auguer in the heel as he passed. Edward, approaching to offer condolences for the recently buried son, was not hit. The pair are prominent plumbers and the dispute concerned a contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Michael Reilly Oday
Edward Reilly
Charlies Auguer
Michael Reilly
Edward
Michael
Moros Ambush Soldiers in Mindanao Engagement
Manila May 11. Sergeant Windford Harper and thirty nine men of Company F Seventeenth United States Infantry were caught in an ambush by several hundred Moros on May 8 at Simpate on the east shore of Dake Lingusan Mindanao. Two American officers and fifteen men were killed and five wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Windford Harper
Seventeenth
United States Infantry
Simpate
Dake Lingusan
Mindango
Lindenwood Cemetery trustees raise Sunday burial fees
The Lindenwood Cemetery Association trustees met at Tri-State Loan company offices and voted to double Sunday burial charges to curb Sunday interments. Grave diggers must be on duty every Sunday. no other reasons given. Trustees named J. D. Bond, S. B. Yond, John H. Bass, George H. Wilson, A. Hoffman. Officers: President J. D. Bond, Secretary Treasurer Charles A. Wilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindenwood Cemetery Association
Tri-State Loan Company
J. D
S. B. Yond
Johnh. Bass
George H. Wilson
A. ©. Hoffman
J. D. Bond
Charles A. Wilding
Maniac Attacks Himself In Wisconsin Farm Scene
In La Crosse on May 11 Jaccon Eisnngle attempted suicide by beating his brains out with a big farm club near Viroqua. He inflicted severe injuries before being restrained. Removed to the state asylum at Mendota after the self directed blows left him weak and declared insane.
A Revelation on Kidney Ailments and Foley's Cure
The notice urges inquiry into kidney and bladder troubles and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a reliable remedy. It claims the medicine never disappoints and is sold by Dreier & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Wayne Telegraph and Railroad School Advertisement
Positions positively guaranteed for telegraph operator clerk and agent training in 5 to 7 months. Learn at Wayne Telegraph and Railroad School located on the third floor of Main and Clinton Streets in Fort Wayne Indiana. Applications welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Telegraph and Railroad School
Crlhoun Sts
Fort Wayne
Ind
American Girl Claims Abduction In France
Paris May 11 United States Consul General Gowdy learned of an American girl who said she was jailed without charge in a provincial jail in France. A representative freed her and she was sent to her Decatur Georgia parents seeking funds for return. The story, partly unverified, was reduced to an affidavit and she is being cared for by the American Young Men's Christian Association while funds arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Gowdy
Hoe
Decatur
America
American Young Men’s Christian Association
Clarke death disputed by mother and sister in Paris
New York May 11. The mother and sister of Harold A. Clarke dispute theories of death by own action. They note the body lay in evening dress, with one foot crossed, and question how an intruder could enter via a hotel window. Hotel staff recall a shot at 10:30 and confirm Clarke had thousands of francs in the safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harold A. Clarke
World
Paris
Lyman
Harald
Monte Carlo
Clarke
Kentucky couple wed in restaurant in Anderson scene
In a south side Anderson restaurant, Claude Van Metre and Hattie De Vora tied the knot before a motley, well lit crowd. Justice Van Pelt officiated as tables were moved aside for the brief ceremony. the bride, visiting her sister in Elwood, agreed to the marriage after the surprise meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
South Side
Claude van Metre
Hattie de Vora
Cornebackers
Hardin County
Kentucky
Justice van Pelt
Elwood
van Metre
Mines Run With Nonunion Crew Under Guard in Wheatcroft
Madisonville Kentucky May 11. The Wheatcroft mines operate with a short nonunion crew as threats by union men escalate. Deputy sheriffs and U S marshals guard the scene to protect workers, while additional nonunion workers arrive to replace striking unionists. ADOPT ANTI-GRAFT MEASURE IN NEW YORK. United States grand lodge of the Independent Order of B Rith Abraham adjourned after three days. amendments include an anti graft precautionary measure barring grand officers from contracts funded by the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville
Wheatcroft
United States
New York
United States Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of B’rith Abraham
Wright resigns as chief medical officer of Indiana guards
Indianapolis May 11 The resignation of Dr William M Wright chief medical officer of the Indiana National Guard since 1891 and a staff member of Brigadier General McKee has been accepted He holds the rank of lieutenant colonel and has served twenty five years on the militia medical staff and in the Indiana militia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
William M. Wright
Indians National Guard
McKee
Wright
Indiana Militia
President Omaba to lie in state in Lima church
In Lima Peru on May 11 the transport will bring the body of President Omaba to Callao tonight. The remains will lie in state at the Church of St Dominick until Saturday before burial in the Cathedral. No cabinet has yet been formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Callao
Oandamo
Church of St. Dominick
Supreme Court Says 1903 Apportionment Unconstitutional
Indianapolis May 11 The Indiana Supreme Court has ruled the 1903 legislative apportionment act unconstitutional and affirmed the Ripley circuit court. The decision directs elections for the general assembly next fall under the 1897 act, avoiding a constitutional void. Judge Dowling wrote the opinion with all justices in agreement. The ruling mandates districting based on mass inhabitants over 21 and aims for equal voter influence, making constitutional provisions mandatory for the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Supreme Court of Indiana
Ripley Circuit Court
Ripley County
General Assembly
Dowling
Supresie Court
Catholic Benevolent League to Hold 1905 Convention in This City
The Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana adjourned after deciding to hold next year’s convention in this city. Officers elected include President Harry F Kinnerk Fort Wayne and Vice President Stephen B Hermes Fort Wayne with secretary Miss Mary Ankenbrock also of Fort Wayne. A reception and card party at Saengerbund hall drew about 500 attendees. prizes in progressive Pedro awarded to Esther Niehart Mamie Hosen berger Mise Sthore Marie Swanmeyer Mrs A B Luley for ladies and J W Burlage Nick Allgeier J Manoch Jon Minnich Louis Blaising Soha Collis for gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Council of the Catholc Benevolent League of Indiana
Harry F. Kinnerk
Fort Wayne
Stephen B.hermes
John BH. Welch
Mary Ankenbrock
J. J. Kohrman
A. A. Gocke
Benjamin Knappe
Decatur
Martin Lauer
Saengerbund Hall
Esther Niehart
Mamie Hosenberger
Mise Sthore
Marie Swanmeyer
A. B. Luley
J. W. Burlage
Nick Allgeier
J. Manoch
Jon Minnich
Louis Blaising
Soha Collis
Lincoln Chancellor Fears Son’s Delusions Driven Break
Chancellor B H Benjamin Andrews of the Nebraska State University seeks police help to apprehend his son Guy A Andrews believed delusional and nearly crazy. The 30 year old, recently admitted to the bar, left home three weeks ago and is thought to be hiding in Lincoln. If not found soon, university students may join the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Benjamin Andrews
The
State University
Guy A. Andrews
Young Andrews
Guy Andrews
Settlement Expected in Peru Brazil Border Talks
Report from Rio de Janeiro indicates exaggeration of Alto Purus and Alto Jurua clashes. An amicable settlement between Peru and Brazil is expected, with the Peruvian minister's departure described as personal. Foley's Honey and Tar is sold by Dreier and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Europe
Alto ‘Purus
Alto Jurua
Associated Press
Brazil
Congress of Mothers Opens Seventh Annual Conference
The seventh annual conference of the national Congress of Mothers opens in Chicago with more than 500 delegates from across the United States expected. The four day session will tackle divorce and its impact on families as delegates vow to curb the wastage of homes and protect children. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised for asthma and hoarseness, sold by Droger & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Congress of Mothers
Herb Doctor Held for Murder in Boston Case
Robert McGraw, known here in 1897 as a herb doctor, is under arrest in Boston for murder. A letter from authorities provides few details. McGraw practiced briefly locally then sought a medical license in New Haven. He later gained trust of a farmer’s wife in Cedarville, Ga., who died suddenly and led to his arrest. The husband then went broke, returned with five children to Fort Wayne, and the oldest daughter, fourteen, bore a colored child in the county infirmary. He claims hypnotic influence explains the family’s misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McGraw
Boston
Gorsline
McGraw
State Board of Medical Examiners
New Haven
Cedarville
Fort Wayne
Foley's Kidney Cure Mentioned For Travelers
A freight of claims states constant motion harms kidneys and Foley's Kidney Cure cures kidney and bladder diseases. Engineer Geo E Hnnsan of Lima Ohio reports relief after using the remedy, sold by Drefer and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Geo
E Hnnsan
Lima
Drefer & Bro
Quiet nuptials for Miss Dessia M Wilson and John H Fiers
Miss Dessia M Wilson and John H Fiers were married at 5 o clock in the home of Oliver Wilson 1312 Calhoun Street Rev 7 N Field of the First Baptist church presided A small group of friends attended as the sole guests The couple will reside at the corner of Washington and Harrison Streets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessia M. Wilson
John H. Fiers
Oliver Wilson
Calhoun Street
7. N. Field
First Baptist Church
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Illinois
Samuel W. Williams
Meyer Bros. CO
Botanic Blood Nim
Atlanta
Ranke & Nusbaum
Express
DA Morse Harrod
State Association
Printer
A. C. Gocke
Charles Auguer
MOROS
Seventeenth Infantry
Lindenwood
Maniac
Consul Gowdy
Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana
Congress OF Mothers
Drojor & Bro
Herb
T.P
Mir
Bniny City
Mle
Ansy Jr Ie
Citizens’ Trust CO
Clinton and
Berry
U. S
Drs J. Ay & JW. Willams Managers
Calhoun St
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