Elixir of life theory debated by local physicians
Local doctors discuss Dr Brown Sequard’s elixir claiming it can prolong life with skepticism. Dr Earp calls the drug psychical, not physical, and warns no proven life extension exists. Early trials by Dr Purman and Dr Woodburn show mixed results, including a dramatic improvement in one elderly patient and no adverse effects so far.
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F. C. Woodburn
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Purman
Noah A. Clark
Brown-Sequard
Dr. Hammond
W. B. Fletcher
The
Enquirer
Bammond
Suill
Drowned Himself in Mississinewa River Suicide
In Fairmount Indiana 21 year old OClay Thift home on Mississinewa River noon Friday suicide by drowning due to ongoing illness. Also note Lake Shore section hand Co Stabler struck and killed by passenger train Friday morning while walking on the track. Local forecasts predict increasing cloudiness and showers, cyclorama event offers 25 cent admissions with a prize music box exhibit and free ticket promotions.
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Wasasu
Ind
Oclay Thift
Fairmount
Mississinewa River
LaPortr
Aan. Co. Stabler
Lake Shore
Harrison 4nd Ham Awful Revelations at White House
Washington reporting gossip from the White House mocks President Harrison. The fired French cook Mme Pelonard threatens to sue over wages while rumors claim the president eats pork and eggs daily and dines without soup. Analysts doubt the administration’s political viability.
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Washington
White House
Mme. Pelonard
Tia
Evarts
Harrison
Bang
Burke's confession believed amid Chicago doubts
In Ci uraco on August 8 authorities dispute Attorney Longnecker's denial of Burke's confession. Local observers argue Burke was moved to jail before habeas corpus return and note prosecution laxity for Burke's attorney visits. It is believed Burke has ruled out burying his confession by naming dates and people. Burke was arraigned at 2 o'clock.
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Curiaco
Longnecker
Burke
Mt Zion church fight delays trial as clergy seek peace
In Mt Zion colored baptist church discord, the court postponed a church versus Ray Morton and deacons case after a large gathering. Attorney Woolen urged settlement while Morton clashed over dismissal remarks. A compromise may be explored before next Friday, with no preaching at the church until then.
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Mt. Zion
Morton
Elas
Herod
Dar
Strike at Chicago Ends Night Switchers Walkout
Chicago August 9 Eleven one armed night switch turners on the Northwestern road struck for higher wages Friday seeking better pay and conditions during midnight shifts.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Mrs Belknap Bathing Attracts Attention At Coney
New York, Aug 9 Spl Mrs Belknap wife of the ex Secretary of War has summered at the Oriental hotel Coney Island. Her striking bathing costumes drew crowds of male and female spectators. First a bold striped suit, then a blue seaside dress as her daughter urged modesty. A Russian style costume worn by another visitor also caused a stir. Accidents reported include John Hickey injured at a railroad crossing and Louis Rosengarden hurt but not severely.
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Belknap
Europe
Oriental Hotel
Coney Island
William Belknap
the Oriental
Oriental
Manhattan Beach
John Keegan
Manhattan
Mrs. Belknap
Sarah
John Hickey
Pennsylvania St
Flanner
Bates-st. Louis
World of Labor Ends Coke Strike With Advances
The big coke strike is ended as workers secure an advance. A winter strike looms in Illinois mines. In Streator miners seek a new arbitration conference to push price per ton to 75 cents. Forty Muncie street railway workers walked out Thursday seeking higher wages, earning only 13.8 cents per hour.
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Illinois
Streator
Muncie Street Railway
She Must Die Dramatic End in Maybrick Murder Case
Lonpox Aug 8 Special Maybrick the condemned woman bears up bravely under her burden in the Marybrick murder case. In court she claimed undisclosed evidence could have altered the verdict and faced the sentence with remarkable nerve. She walked to the felon’s cell with faltering steps as spectators reacted with mixed emotions. The crowd’s mood shifted between cheering and hooting as the verdict spread. A separate report notes a bold diamond robbery in Yellowstone Park with Reed and Milligan, where a valise with family diamonds vanished and Reed tracked the missing loot after Milligan disappeared. Reed recovered his suspect but was released due to lack of law in the park. Losses were about 10000 dollars.
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Lonpox
Maybrick
Ty Lord
Charles Russell
Florenge
Elizabeth Maybrick
Helena
Mont
Reed
Yellowstone Park
Billy Milligan
Milligan
Ravad
Edwards
Reid
Mt Zion church tackles pastor pay controversy
The Mt Zion M church congregation met Wednesday to consider firing Pastor Morton for a $50 misappropriation claim. Trustees face dismissal as deacons condemn suing the pastor without congregation authority, while exonerating him who allegedly accounted funds properly.
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Taragic
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Morton
Chaunceys Ambition and ColumBus Embezzlement Report
Friends of Depew scoff at leaving Vanderbilt wealth for politics while he hints at a presidency in Chicago. Mike Kurtz is arrested in Columbus on embezzlement charges from M. A. Reinhardt with funds unspecified. A glassware trust forms in Pittsburg area. Convictions, health board vinegar checks, a violent assault case against a black couple, and a gambling raid near Market and Pennsylvania streets yield fines.
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New York
Friends of
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Vanderbilts
Chicago
Columbus
Ind
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Indianapolis
Louisville
M. A. Reinhardt
Who Drew The Pistol In Wife And Husband Feud
A dramatic city police court scene centers on Mrs. Cora Bradbury who accuses her husband George L. Bradbury general manager of the Lake Erie Western railroad of drawing a pistol and threatening her. She seeks arrest while Bradbury contends he acted to restrain his wife after she concealed behind an office door and drew the weapon. The couple cite a long history of infidelity and near separation, with Bradbury stating he filed no divorce due to residency limits. The warrant issued, trial set for 2 p.m. in police court.
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Dover
Sun
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George L. Bradbury
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Washington and
Noblests
Chicago
Jonger
Wright
Bradbury
Claywool & Ketcham
Mr. Bradbury
Jack the Peeper Haunts Newark Suburbs at Night
Elizabeth New Jersey residents report a mysterious intruder nicknamed Jack the Peeper who has entered thirty five houses between midnight and 1am over the past month. He seeks sleeping rooms, wears rubber coat and boots, carries a dark lantern, and escapes unseen after discovery. Police have no solid leads as searches continue. A public notice urges eye tests at Edmondson Optical Association, Com stock's Jewelry Store.
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New York
Elizabeth
N. J
Jack the Peeper
Famaler
Soldiers' Monument Day Celebration Planned in Indianapolis
Soldiers' monument commission appeals for 3000 dollars to cover corner stone ceremonies and forms 29 committees across city blocks to solicit funds. Veterans from Indiana and neighboring states will aid in fire exercises as magnolia badges mark their historic role in Mississippi's capital. A reception committee of 25 led by Board president Tanner plans to greet President Harrison, with a second committee at the state line to welcome him. A holiday resolution calls for business closures and decorations, and an illumination idea using natural gas is under review.
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Alabama
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James B. Heywood
W. H. Messenger
Joseph Perry
Pennsylvania
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Joseph Staub
Meridian
Herman Bamberger
Paul Krauss
Illinois
S. T. Bowen
H. H. Lee
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J. C. Dalton
Mississippi
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Adolph Emmerich
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Albert H. Kantrowity
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Alfred Bardsall
Georgia
R.K. Spiers
G. G. Webster, Jr
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Charles F. Meyer
John Knight
James Lorzer
Hitneis
Harry Smith
Charles Wood
Short
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Weoulen
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Chas
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Thomas Chandler
Weth J. Merritt
William Scott
Geo. E. Townley
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Dunlap
Ed. Thompson
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J. T. Brush
N S. Byram
John RP. Frenzel
WW. DB. Wires
Albert Gall
Vicksburg
Indiana
Thoss
Barua
Hildebrand & Tagatenn 5S
Meridjan At
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Indianapolis
Tom Sonraporter
Indianapolia
Board of Trade
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Soldiers’ Monument
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C. H. Root
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John EF. McGettigan
Thos. L. Sullivan
Gray
W. F. Pial, Jr
John Caven
C. W. Blackmore
W. D. Wiles
Alen Conduitt
John M. Shaw
Wm. Henderson
J. F. Pratt
W. B. Burford
W. B. Holton
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Martindale
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Wm. Scott
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Sugar Trust to Unite World Sugar Markets
Reports circulate that the American sugar trust is near a deal with an English German syndicate to bring global sugar markets under one control. The plan reportedly bonds major Cuban and Philippine plantations along with Java and Mauritius to centralize raw sugar supply under the syndicate.
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American Sugar Trust
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Phillipine Inlands
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Mauritus
Mormon colony advances near Lee's Creek in 1885
Dominion authorities debate a grave issue over Mormon settlement. The recently discovered colony, planted on Lee's Creek in 1885, has grown substantially, identified as a Mormon community from Salt Lake City.
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Ottawa
Salt Lakeity
Train hits caboose kill conductor at Penn Haven
At 4 am Friday a wild engine crashed into a caboose on the Lehigh Valley siding at Penn Haven junction. Conductor Sanders was killed and Brakeman Garven fatally injured. Engineer Bennett was asleep and passed signals.
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Lehigh Valley Railway
Penn Haven Junction
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Garven
Bennett
Giants Hoodoo in Uniforms at Hoosier Park Riotous Game
At Indianapolis Athletic Park on August 8 the Giants appeared in mixed uniforms against the New Yorks. Boyle Buckley Welch Ewing and Glasscock led scoring with multiple hits and homers. McGeachy O Rourke Whitney and Ward starred in an 14 to 4 Indianapolis win over New York with Buckley and McGeachy collecting key two baggers. Umpire Curry.
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Giants
Chicago
Hoosier
Boyle
Buckley
Indianapoli Club
Welch
Ewing
New Yorkers
McQuaid
Seery
Mr. Glasscock
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J. Denny
Tiernan
Whitney
Jack
Sullivan
McGeachy
Thizga Slong
Bassett
Gore
Denny
Tierpay Peoet
Wing
Isnk
Henri Boyle
Glasscock
Hinea
Danny Richardson
Ward
Connor
Sully
Richardson
O'Rourke
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Big Connor
Hines
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Gere
Scnrt Boyle
Ozone
Brown
O’ Rourke
Mr. Gore
Mr. Sullivan
Bassatt
Blank
Little Richardson
O’rourke
Leery
Glaescock
Tice
Secretary Rusk Back in Washington and G. A. R. Commander News
A Washington correspondent reports Secretary Rusk is back in Washington. An official says that Tanner will not permit his name for commander of the G. A. R. Dudley will attend the G. A. R. encampment. An ad notes 1.70 buys six triple plate Rogers 1947 knives from Comstock in Washington's 28 EB area.
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Washington
Ttia
Tanner
Rogers
Comstock
Wash.st
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