Gold Bill WHI Pass. Senate Leaders Map Strategy
Washington December Y1 Republican leaders in the Senate plan to pass the gold standard bill with a 16 vote majority. They expect to lose Chandler of New Hampshire and Walcott of Colorado but gain Caf frey of Louisiana and Lindsay of Kentucky from the gold democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Senate
Chandler
New Hampshire
Walcott
Colorado
Caffrey
Louisiana
Lindsay
Kentucky
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Philadelphia Woman
Annie K Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia reports a hacking cough lasting years was cured by Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. She says it removed chest pain and helped her sleep, praising the Royal Cure. Trial bottles free at J Beeson's Drug Store. every bottle guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie K. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
J. Beeson
Thrasher Combine Talks Progress in Secret Session
Indianapolis December meeting of thrasher men reports slight progress toward a national factory combine but consensus that it is not feasible to seek 60 million dollars from Wall Street to finance the merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrasher Combine
Indianapolis
Ind
Thrasher
Wall Street
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief
Slogan based ad claims Dr Kings New Life Pills end headaches and nervous complaints by improving blood and nerves. Sold by C. J. Beeson with a 25 cent price and money back if not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. J. Beeson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised with Reward Offer
One hundred dollar reward promise for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Text cites endorsement from F J Cheney & Co and druggists in Toledo, with internal use claim and price 75 cents per bottle. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and testimonials.
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Hall
K. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Wear & Truax
Wapina, Kinnan & Marvin
Call for the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia
Chairman Hanna issues a call for a national convention of delegated representatives to be held in Philadelphia starting June 19 to nominate president and vice president for the coming November election. It invites Republican electors from states territories and independents to unite under the call. Delegates from states stay the same as the last convention with territories increased to six and Alaska representation raised to four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee
MM. A. Hanna
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Arizona
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Alaska
Remarkable recovery from illness with Electric Bitters
Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts severe illness with jaundice like symptoms. After three doctors gave up, a friend urged Electric Bitters. a three week course brought dramatic improvement and inspired his claim they saved his life. 50 cents, Beeson's Drug Store guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
J. Beeson
Market report from local exchange on grain and provisions
Grain and provision prices with futures for wheat corn oats pork and lard. Includes ovening highs and lows, bids for May and July contracts, cash prices, and carlot volumes for wheat corn oats and hogs. Liverpool market note and daily totals show strong activity with 24 000 hogs traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oro
Liverpool
Portuguese queen earns medical degree and serves as chief physician
The queen of Portugal began medicine as a hobby but has earned her M D and now acts as chief physician of her convent, including herself and her children in medical duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Food storage flaws raise poisoning risk in homes
A physician warns practical flaws in kitchen and pantry design enable food spoilage and poisoning. Damp pantries under stairs with poor ventilation and leaky taps allow waste and moisture to soak into soil, creating microbial breeding grounds and increasing virulence.
Ancient Egyptian porcelain debate settled by new find
A fragment of a statuette near Memphis is declared real Egyptian porcelain by Chatelier, challenging earlier expert conclusions that previously seen specimens were of Chinese origin. The question of Egyptian porcelain appears settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Chatelier
French Navy Receives 500 Million Francs Credit Bill Passed
The naval committee of the chamber of deputies unanimously approved M. Lockroy's bill to grant 500 million francs for coastal and naval defense and to increase ship numbers. Separately, John A. Miller's saw mill in Clinton township resumed operations after a weeks idle period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Naval Committee
Chamber of Deputies
M. Lockroy
John A. Miller
Clinton Township
Union Township Man Weds Arvilla Smith Under Permit
Mr. Orb Geyer of Union township obtained a legal permit today to marry Arvilla Smith, officially recognizing her as his wife in a civil ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orb Geyer
Union Township
Arvilla Smith
Kas Berkey Granted Pension Increase to Twelve Dollars
Mrs Kas Berkey today received a pension raise from eight dollars to twelve dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kas Berkey
Burdock Blood Bitters Ad Endorses Health Benefit
An old advertisement proclaims Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy that builds up the system and provides pure rich blood for stronger health. It claims benefit for both men and women and promotes purchase at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdock
Cuban Flower Inspires Cuban Flag Design Origin Story
An exhibit at Prospect Park Conservatory features a Cuban white five pointed star flower Blanco Estrella de Cine Puntas. Captain W Atwood French in Cuba notes Cubans derive the flag emblem from the flower’s star. The box, sent to Park Commissioner Brower, includes remarks on Cuban attire and social habits, plus assorted local notes and holiday preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Prospect Park
Cuba
Puntas
Geo.ce V. Brower
W. Atwood French
Crisbo
Capt. French
Safety in Racing Yachts and Bicycles
The piece argues safety limits in racing craft and bicycles, noting heavy riders stress road wheels near 25 percent of ultimate strength on rough roads, causing forks and frames to fail. It cites Defender, Columbia, and Shamrock incidents, warning that in yachts lighter hulls are fine but vital rigging parts must not be economized beyond safe limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defender
Columbia
Shamrock
Samoan Chiefs Resist Poll Tax Disturbance Reported
Advices from Apia Samoa describe a disturbance at Luatvanu after three chiefs were expelled for refusing to pay the poll tax imposed by the dreibund consuls. The consuls demand punishment for the guilty parties and have promised to send them to Apia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Apia
Samoa
Luatvanu
Dreibund
Funeral for Mrs. Abram Hapner at Solomons Creek U B Church
The funeral for Mrs. Abram Hapner who died Saturday of stomach trouble and complications was held Tuesday at the U B church on Solomons Creek with Rev. Thomas of North Manchester presiding. She was about 60. Other local items note theft from George Hostetter in a Kansas City St Louis trip, visits among area families, illnesses, and upcoming M EK Christmas entertainment.
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Abram Hapner
U. B
Solomons Creek
Thomas
North Manchester
George Hostetter
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas City
St. Louis
Maud McClure
Maggie Blough
Lloyd McClure
Thomas Blough
New Paris
Scrannage
E.G. Scott
W. A. Scott
Bryan
Ohio
Chas. Banta
Sam Hoover
Clinton Township
Berton
Bert Steele
Dr. Armour
Goshen
Winsheline
M. EK
Shannon
Sam Black
Noble County
D. Evans
John Thomson
Edith Dreese
Pearl Poyser
Clara Jackson
John Hickel
Elkhart
Sam Stettler
Syracuse
M. Barry
Charles Juday
Eugene Juday
Pedro
T. H. Butler
Juday
John Mellinger
York
North Dakota
Leander Cripe
Local Social and Community Notes from Nearby Town
Sarl Rohrer of Chicago visits his mother Mrs Emma Rohrer for a short stay. Parl Dillon, recently home from several months in Wabera Wisconsin, has returned. Wm Showalter recovers at home from a rheumatic attack. Doctors Fleming Brown of Elkhart and Griffin of New Paris operated on Trustee David Conrad removing gall stones. he recovers well. Dr Mathews returned from Detroit with Mrs John McKeehen of Leesburg who had an operation and is improving. A new ditch bridge near Ezra Leedy’s west of town was replaced and is ready for use. New Paris schools plan a Christmas cantata Friday afternoon. Madge Brothers visiting Goshen friends. E C Wolfe and wife spent Sunday at Leesburg. Quarterly meetings at E V Church with Preaching Elder Oakes delivering sermons. services to continue. Guy Brothers and Miss Fay Cline visited Goshen Sunday at F M Rohrer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarl Rohrer
Chicago
Emma Rohrer
Parl Dillon
Wabera
Wis
Wm. Showalter
Fleming and Brown
Elkhart
Griffin
New Paris
David Conrad
Mathews
Detroit
John McKeehen
Leesburg
Ezra Leedys
Mises Madge Brothers
Goshen
E. C. Wolfe
E. V. Church
Oakes
Guy Brothers
Miss Fay Cline
F. M. Rohrer
Cure for Itching Piles with Dosn’s Ointment
A vivid ad style notice claims ten thousand demons gnawing at vitals equal little to the tortures of itching piles and promises relief with Dosn’s Ointment, saying it never fails to ail.
Auburn Sheriff Offers Reward for Horse Theft
Sheriff Hathaway of Auburn Indiana offers a $100 reward for arrest of the thief who stole a team of horses from W. E. Zumburg of DeKalb County. The pair consists of a gray horse and a bay horse aged nine and ten respectively. Marshal Self is watching for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Hathaway
Auburn
Ind
W. E. Zumburg
DeKalb County
Marshal Self
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad by Mrs Parrisness
Mrs Parrisness, of 425 Union St, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache after other remedies failed. She praises the product, mentions Hawks drug store, and cites 50 cent boxes with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole U.S. agents, urging readers to remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac
Goshen
Dean
Hawks Drug Store
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Indian Creek News Hunters Swing Through Lakes and Hills
Ephraim Sigerfoos fell ill with spasmodic convulsions and congested fever but is recovering after Dr Aikens diagnosed the condition. Mrs Chas Judson attended Sunday school and local meetings discuss Our Loyal Brother led by Edward Newell. Roy Jpson and Orpha Rowe wedding planned in Castle, U. S. A. Elkhart guest B Shar eb to attend next Sunday. Edwar Edwards hurt while coasting, no stitches needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Sigerfoos
Aikens
M. L. Bender
Chay, Akers
Sugar Grove
Syracuse
Eby
Adamsville
Michigan
Chas. Judson
Edward Newell
James Judson
Roy J’pson
Orpha Rowe
Castle UU
B. Zhareb
Bert Garver
Edwar Edwards
Gabe Grice
Real estate transfers and filings in multiple towns
Mortgage and release activity plus several real estate transfers are listed. Jacob Weldy to Abraham Weldy 40 acres in Olive and Wakara usa. Wm O Elliott to St Joseph National Bank land in Bikbart 26000 53. D B Beyerle to David Knisely lots Goshen 100. John Smoker to David Knisely 40 acres Elkhart 1800. Mary A Alford to Henry Miller lot Goshen 1000. William Shaw to Nettie Knoda lot Elkhart 1000. Jeremiah Bechtel to Catharine Martin 77 union acres 3848. G W Roberto WA Allen 4 tract Concord 200. L W Newman to J W Trager 20 acres Washington 550. Jeremiah Bechtel to J W Martin 26 union acres 1311. David Knisely to John Smoker 30 acres Clinton 500. M J Miller to W B Lease lot Goshen 200. David Knisely to HB Beyerle Goshen lot 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Weldy
Abraham Weldy
Olive
Wakarusa
Wm. O. Elliott
St. Joseph National Bank
Bikbart
D. B. Beyerle
David Knisely
Goshen
John Smoker
Elkhart
Mary A. Alford
Henry Miller
William Shaw
Nettie Knoda
H. B. I. Hardwood Lumber Co
Jeremiah Bechtel
Catharine Martin
Union
Roberto WA. Allen
Concord
L W Newman
J W Trager
Washington
J W Martin
Clinton
M J Miller
W B
HB Beyerle
Peculiar Accident on Main Street Involves Reed and Garringer
John Reed, driver for Bryan beer wagon, was attacked by Jacob Garringer while Garringer was in a fit. Reed sustained deep scratches and facial injuries from Garringer’s nails before bystanders intervened. Garringer was taken to his home by carriage. Reed may face lasting scars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reed
Bryan
John Williamson
Jacob Garringer
Reed
North Main Street
Garringer
Death of T. W. Hutchinson at 68 in Middlebury
At his home in Middlebury this morning at 8 30 the death of T W Hutchinson occurred after years of ill health due to organic heart disease He was 68 and survived by a wife and two sons Mrs C E Rogers of this city was his sister and had been at his bedside until last night Friends mourn the loss of a noble husband a loving father and an exemplary citizen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
T. W. Hutchinson
C. E. Rogers
Look Before You Leap Head Sarsaparilla Ad Card
Vintage advertisement urging readers to choose Head sarsaparilla for health with a prompt to look before leaping and to request the product when calling.
How General Lawton Died
Manila reports General Lawton was killed after being shot while aiding Capt. Breckenridge at Suan Mateo. Lawton, shot through the lungs, collapsed and died after blood gushed from his mouth as his aides and staff mourned. The fighting followed a long march in heavy rain with thirty Americans killed or wounded and insurgent movements reported near Santa Cruz and Mariquina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Genu. Juarton
San Mateo
King
Fuller
Gen. Lawton
President Sorrow Over Major General Lawton Death
Washington reports President Wilson cables sorrow over Major-General Lawton’s death and notes his rise from Ninth Indiana volunteers to major general. Secretary Root and Secretary Jay express sympathy. Senator Fairbanks discusses funeral national rites. A separate notice says Gen Swaton died poor. California home mortgaged, appeal signed by Corbin Weston Ludlow Shafter for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ren. Otis
Lawton
Eighth Corps
Regular Army
Senate
Ninth
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Root
Jay
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Saw the President Wednesday In Regard To the Return of Gen. Lawton
United States
Swaton
California
H. C. Corbin
Washington, D. C
John F. Weston
William Ludlow
Havana
Cuba
William R. Shafter
San Francisco
Cal
Tribute to Lawton Memorial and Wood's Havana Arrival
Washington announces Gen. Lawton death with a general order from the War Department and plans to bring his remains to the United States for burial. Major-General Leonard Wood arrives in Havana as governor general, replacing Brooke, sparking enthusiastic Cuban reception and optimism for Cuba’s pre republic era governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Washington
War Department
Army
United States
Wood
Flavana
Havana
Leonard Wood
Brooke
la Lucha
Nuevo Pais
Admiral Wat son reports capture of Romblon by gunboats
Admiral Watson cabled from Manila that on the 18th gunboats Concord Ackley Pampanga and Leigh with two infantry companies captured Romblon. Seaman John James was wounded in the knee the only navy casualty. Newark’s battalion landed from Callao occupied Camplona and operated with Gen Young’s forces north and west of Luzon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Washington
Dev
Admiral Watson
Navy Department
Manila
Concord
Ackley
Pampanga
Leigh
Romblion
John James
Seaman
Newark
Callao
Camplona
Luzon
Burwell
Wheeling
Gen. Young
Boehm vs Reed case affirmed on replevy appeal
The Appellate court affirmed the Elkhart Circuit Court ruling in Boehm versus Reed on replevy. The decision preserves the lower court outcome. Samoan Treaty Upheld. Senate Foreign Relations Committee favors a favorable report on two treaties with Great Britain and Germany to dissolve the tripartite Samoa agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boehm
Reed
Elkhart
Washington
Dec
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Great Britain
Germany
Funeral of Lieut Brumby in Atlanta
The body of Lieut M Brumby arrived from Washington at 5 10 pm. Pallbearers and a special military guard escorted the casket to the state capitol. Thousands viewed the uncovered face between 5 10 and 2 am. The funeral with military honors was held at the cathedral at 3 39 this afternoon.
Missing baker in Valparaiso linked to possible suicide
George Hensley, a Valparaiso baker, is missing amid reports of family troubles. Authorities note death by his own action is talked of in connection with the case. A patent medicine advertisement for Bucklen's Arm Seal is included in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hensley
Valparaiso
Shelby County Treasury Faces Shortfall From Overdrawn Settlements
The Shelby county treasury is projected to be short about 22000 dollars when settling with the state and township trustees. Officials allege the treasury has been overdrawn to cover large boodle style claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby County
Reward Offered for Baxter's Mandrake Bitters Tablets Purchase
Druggists offer 50 cent reward to anyone buying two 25 cent Baxter's Mandrake Bitters Tablets if they fail to cure listed ailments. Price 25 cents per package. refunds issued if unsatisfied. Signers include G W Rule and others. Also notes Syrup of Figs praised and Corporal Mark A Hillis of Kokomo died in the Philippines from meningitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W.rule
D. W. Cunningham
H. N. Jenner
J. B. Walt
O. J. Beeson
D. H. Hawks
Mark A. Hillis
Kokomo
Philippines
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