Indianapolis Independent Opinion on Tariff Reform and Indiana Centenary
Old Joe Cannon opposes tariff reform and risks losing speakership. The piece urges sincere reformers to oust him. Indiana will celebrate its 1816 centennial in 1916 with potential commemorations and mock proposals, while opposing costly expositions and seeking a suitable alternative celebration method.
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Indianapolis
Joe Cannon
Tariff Reviston
Joseph
Indiana
Mi o na tablets praised in dyspepsia ads
Anecdotal testimonials from Whiteland Indiana Buffalo New York Bridgeton New Jersey Mountain Island North Carolina and Benny Jenner promote Mi o na tablets for dyspepsia stomach trouble vomiting weight gain and digestion cures. The ad claims 50 cents a box with guarantee to cure acute and chronic digestion and seasickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteland
Ind
D. A. Brewer
Buffalo
N. Y
Mary Becker
Baily Avenue
Bridgeton
N. J
Carrie Vanaman
Mountain Island
N. C
L. R. Noakes
Benny N. Jenner
America
Genuine Laugh Maker Hilda Thomas at Jefferson Theatre
Hilda Thomas brings genuine laughter to the Jefferson next Thursday in Janey a farcical comedy. Lou Hall supports the star, providing further humor. Both performers previously starred under B C Whitney and are praised for entertaining audiences.
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Hilda Thomas
Jeferson
Jefferson
Janey
Frank Daniels
Miss Thomas
Lou Hall
Lou Hall Wer
B.C Whitney
Fearful Railroad Strike Near Affects Lines West of Pittsburg
Washington December 1 The dispute between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Pennsylvania railroad west of Pittsburg has the General Board of Mediation in session with Chairman Knapp and Professor Neill. A strike vote is being taken by engineers on those lines, and if approved the situation will intensify. The railroad side was presented by General Manager G L Peck and conferences may continue for two or three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Order
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles P. Neill
G. L. Peck
Pennsylvania Lines
Board of Mediation
Building fund subscription begun to cover expenses
A local effort began a popular subscription to meet the building’s expenses. The campaign seeks community support to cover costs and complete the project.
Rooster a Witness In Raid on Cock Pit Arrest
Red Prince a feathered witness against five of thirteen men arrested in a raid on a saloon cockpit in Chicago. The prisoners were fined three dollars each.
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Cock Pit
Chicago
Red Prince
Hundreds die as Japanese steamers sink after collision
Chefoo China December 1 report 750 Japanese are said to have perished when two steamers collided head on near the port. Both ships sank immediately after their hulls were shattered in the impact.
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Chefeo
China
Home Made Mixture for Catarrh Relief
A homemade remedy for catarrh claims to relieve rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles. The recipe uses Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kargon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with doses after meals and at night. It asserts improved kidney elimination and possible prevention of future catarrh attacks.
BANK VAULT LOOTED IN OLPE KANOUT $2,000 STOLEN
Robbers used several charges of nitroglycerine to break the State bank vault at Olpe Kansas and escaped with 2000 dollars in currency. The incident is dated December 1 with Olpe listed as the location. The same dateline notes Frank Sweetman, aged 21, arriving in Chicago after a thirty two hour tramp from Milwaukee on a 95 dollar wager.
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Olpe
Kan
Chicago
Frank Sweetman
Milwaukee
Shippy
Northern Indiana Railway Timetable Eastern Division
The timetable shows hourly departures from 6 30 a m to 10 20 p m and 11 45 p m to Elkhart Mishawaka and South Bend with limited trains at 8 30 am 11 30 am 2 30 pm 5 30 pm and 8 30 pm Sundays last train at 11 20 pm. Three express and freight trains run daily except Sunday with departure at 7 00 am 10 15 am and 5 00 pm. Freight and express arrive at 0 00 am 4 30 pm and 9 00 pm. South Bend La Porte and Michigan City cars depart every 90 minutes starting 6 00 am through 11 15 pm with a 1 15 pm LaPorte only service. CHAS G LOHMAN Gen Supt.
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Elkhart
Mishawakes
South Bend
LaPorte
Michigan City
Chas, G. Lohman
Supreme Court to rule on safety appliance obligations
The Supreme Court will decide if the safety appliance law requires railroads to keep automatic couplers in good order as well as equipping cars with them. The case I M Neih versus the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad originated in Tennessee where damages were awarded to a railroad employee but reversed by the circuit court of appeals. The high court review follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
I. M. Nelh
St. Louis and
San Francco Railroad Company
Tennessee
United S' 42 Circuit Court of Appeals
Er Opec E Court
Cpte
Supreme Court Reverses Virginia 2-Cent Rate Ruling
The United States Supreme Court reversed the circuit court of Virginia on the 2-cent railway rate law. The lower court had granted railroads a restraining order against enforcement by the state corporation commission. The decision effectively ends federal action, directing the case be considered by state courts.
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Supreme Court
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court of
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Francis Wilson to Perform in Goshen Next Tuesday
Francis Wilson arrives from Powers Theatre Chicago and will star in When Knights were Bold at the Jefferson next Tuesday. The tour follows a Chicago engagement drawing strong house numbers and praises from critics. Henry Cunningham dies in Warsaw at 79.
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Goshen
Powers Theatre
Chicago
J. D. Leffilmgwel
Francis Wison
the Jefferson
Mr. Wilson
Detroit
Knights
Wilson
Wm. H. Crane
William Gillette
Marie Doro
Ethel Barrymore
William Cilifer
Hattie Williams
John Drewn
Billie Burke
Thanksgiving visits and local notices from Bristol
Prof K M Snapp spent Thanksgiving with friends in Indianapolis. S Studebaker left for Western points to visit the Dakotas and Montana. Mrs Cox funeral held at MFE church Monday afternoon. Lottie Sanger of Chicago visiting her parents H C Sanger. W O Lee of Anderson visiting relatives here. Mrs Wanger taken to Elkheart Friday for hospital treatment. Mr and Mrs Win Sullivan now in San Angelo Texas for winter. Will’s health improving. Miss Lunes Hermanece visiting Chicago. Thanksgiving dance poorly attended due to bad weather. Will Alder and family visiting HB App family. John Everingham install new 10 hp gasoline engine for growing patronage. A street handout occurred Saturday night with two young men involved. Nominations for officers Tuesday December 1 with Esquire rank also discussed. Full attendance desired. J W Stage and C Anticipate framing needs before holiday rush. Leidner and Hascall framing ad.
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K. M. Snapp
Indianapolis
Studebaker
Western Points
Dakotas
Montana
Cox
M. FE
Mies Lottie Sanger
Chicago
H. Clay Sanger
W. O. Lee
Anderson
Wi. Ganger
Elkhart
Win
Sullivan
San Angelo
Texas
Will
Misa Lunes Hermanece
Will Alder
Battle Creek
App
John Everingham
Boston Opera House cornerstone laid in new era
The Boston Opera House cornerstone was laid with Governor Curtis Guild Jr speaking. The project will not be ready for occupancy for about a year. Eben D. Jordan donated the land for the opera house site.
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Boston
Boston Opera House
Curtis Guild, Jr
Eben D. Jordan
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M. E
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Lexington Ave
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Denn
Rheumatic Cure CO
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Ohio
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Jeferson Theatre
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