Dixon elected Democratic campaign chair in Indiana
Friday March 6 1908 election news notes Congressman Dixon of North Vernon becomes chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee citing his experience and ability. It also mentions state government funding and past governor Matthews and the current governor Hanly. The piece covers a law enforcement manifesto, a trial convicting one whitecapper, and theatrical items including The Hidden Hand at New Jefferson and Peter Pan ticket sales. It closes with obituary info for George J. Mills former Wayne Hotel proprietor.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Advertised For Neuralgia Relief
An old advertisement claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve neuralgia and related pains. It cites testimonials from Mrs Katherine Barton of Carthage Missouri and Mrs Ferried of Lincoln Nebraska praising quick relief with minimal tablet use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Katherine Barton
Valley St
Carthage
Lynn Bt
Lincoln
Neb
Agglet Sella
Antle
Packagain
Fira Pac
Elkhart
Ind
Northeast Ohio school disaster toll rises with uniden tified remains
Cleveland reports 164 dead with 131 identified by friends as rescue teams finish removing bodies from the collapsed North Collinwood school. Twenty seven women unidentified remain at the morgue. Funeral plans shift to group interments as relief efforts coordinate with officials and local trade groups. Elsewhere in Colorado Springs a gas explosion at Ivy Wild injures principal Nellie Resnick while evacuating 100 pupils.
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Cleveland
North Colinwood
Bilding
Nigrue
Surial
Collinwood
ode @ution
Eloray
Collinwood Board of Trade and Town Council
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ivy Wild
Nellie Resnick
I Principa
Responsibility Probed In School Fire Disaster Inquest
Coroner Burke issued subpoenas for seven surviving teachers as inquests begin into the Collinwood school fire. Witnesses offer opinions. investigators study door operation and exits. Fire Marshals debate inward or outward opening doors, with conflicting testimony on locks and escape routes.
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Burke Ins
Collinwood
Anch
Feigentaum
Fannte Hitter
Dormitory Fire Threatens Detroit Home for Boys
Fire at the D Arcambal Home for Boys dormitory in ClarenceyvMe suburb injured none. Superintendent Homer Lane escaped from an upper window after guiding thirty six boys to safety as flames began on the ground floor. His wife and three children were asleep on the second floor.
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Lane
Detroit
D'Arcambal Home For
ClarenceyvMe
Bectiug
Homer Lane
Lee Conklin Mission at Binff ton ends until fall
Local notes report the Lee Conklin Mission at Binff ton paused until next autumn. Other items include obituaries for Hannah Goshorn and Poneto native William C. Marshall, and various local happenings across Indiana communities.
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Lee Conklin
Binffton
Hannah Goshorn
Lagrange
William C. Marshall
Poneto
Home Remedy Promoted for Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble
A simple home mix using Fluid Extract of Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is touted as a cure for rheumatism and kidney bladder issues. The recipe, claims to cleanse kidneys, reduce backache and urinary symptoms, with all ingredients plant based and safe. Gists say druggists can supply ingredients and patients should prepare the mixture themselves.
Frohman Presents Peter Pan In Goshen Tonight
Tomorrow Goshen audiences see Charles Frohman’s Peter Pan with Vivian Martin in the lime role and Violet Hemming as Wendy. Paul Sharp heads the pirate crew as the production showcases Frohman staging and its famed pictures with seats announced for 25 cents to one dollar.
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Charles Frohman
Peter Pat
Jefferson
Goshen
Charles Frohmaan
Vivian Martin
Violet Hemming
Wendy
Paul Sharp
Frohman
Letter from J J Pletcher on Michigan move
A letter from J J Pletcher formerly of Clinton township arrives describing his positive experience in Michigan. He notes improved health and cheaper land, and mentions two and a half feet of snow on the ground at the time of writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Pletcher
Clinton Township
Michigan
Millersburg Items From the Grit Note Local Visits and Illness
A terse round of village happenings shows George Musselnan's rheumatism illness, Mrs. Alonzo Aker visiting Pierceton, and Mrs. Peter Boomershine recovering. Many locals report ailments, visits to Goshen or Butler, and prep work on a building for rent. A Goshen mumps outbreak is noted as Josie Stiver returns from school. The Presbyterian ladies plan a pastry sale at Hawky Higmore aes Saturday.
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George Musselnan
Alonzo Aker
Pierceton
Peter Boomershine
Trout
William Wolff
Topeka
Peter Searfoss
James Cripe
Garrett
James Crothers
L. C. Garman
Gosh
Josie Stiver
Goshen
J. J. Method
Butler
Hicksville
M. M. Beard
Presbyterian
The
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Hawks Hardware Store
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Oshen
Democrat
Joseph A. Beane
Amdiana
Dixon
North Vernon
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Ernor
Matthews
Hanly
Ap Law
Whitecapper
Indiana
George J. Mills
Wayne Hotel
Fort Wayne
St. Luke's Hospital
Chicago
Earth
Oscar Eccles
Alva Ruth Dawes
Wabash County
Waterloo
Sam Mitterling
Warsaw
H. 8
Hippensteen
Auburn
Catholic Ladies of
Valparaiso
St. Paul's Cemetery
Fred Fadley
Wabash
Henry Baumbauer
Decatur
John Miller
South Bend
Seattle
Moore
Sidney
Kosciusko County
John Rapp
Churubusco
John McGuire
Black Mfg. Co
Ft. Wayne
Capital
Adams County Detective Association
J. Monroe Anderson
Muncie
Lake Shore
Anderson
Lydia Martin
Wm. Martin
Carmen
Indiana Union Traction Company
Irwin Bingaman
Irving
Lucerne
Logansport
Huntington County
Court House
Elmer Pfaff
Pfaff
Wallace Abel
Newville Township
DeKalb County
Jefferson Box Office
Lonsdale
Snow Boy
McKenzie
iTec
Keipp’s
Umbrella House
South Main Street
C. K. Runyan
Lexington Ave
A. Puschmann
Riley's
S. Main St
Harper Laundry
Millersburg
Jenner
Haps (Inc
O17 Traction Tergizal Bldg
Indianapolis
Bod
Twomey
Goosheehn
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