Remarkable Fishing Cure Reported Near Battle Creek
A man from Wall Lake north of Battle Creek, Jacob Smithson, recovered from rheumatism after fishing with a friend. He initially could not use an arm, then landed a five-pound fish with his rheumatism arm, and the ailment disappeared. Doctors attribute it to intense mental excitement triggering a mind like cure. Soon a promoter talked of a $100,000,000 fish cure sanitarium at Lake Gogac.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Wall Lake
Jacob Smithson
Lake Goguac
Darwin Dooley the monkey gets new teeth at zoo
In Philadelphia a philosophical monkey named Darwin Dooley is said to have new teeth to help him eat. A kind boy donated iron painted white to aid the monkey who recently broke his front teeth while craving candy. A dentist will operate and by Sunday the animal may eat peanuts with rivals.
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Philadelphia
Darvin Dooley
Zoological Garden
Dooley
Darwin
The Word from Hanna on Henderson’s Speaker Move
The article reports Senator Hanna in New York saying little on Henderson’s withdrawal and a new speaker. Asked if he would back Theodore Burton Hanna smiles and says Cleveland should elect him first, noting he has nothing to say for a year and will wait until he goes west.
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New York
Henderson
Hanna
Waldorf
Senate
People of
Cleveland
Theodore Burton
Movement to order coal from Cardiff stirs Annapolis dealers
In Annapolis Minnesota a coalition of coal dealers and consumers pushes to import a shipload of anthracite from Cardiff Wales. After tariffs the cost is estimated at about $5 to $6 per ton, signaling a possible shift in local fuel sourcing.
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Annapolis, Minn
Cardiff
Wales
Destitute New Mexico flood victims in Mibres valley
A thousand people in New Mexico are destitute after floodwaters swept Mibres valley. Survivors dig decayed corn and beans from sand to stave off starvation as debris piles five to seven feet high against homes. Hardest hit areas include Mibres Mill San Lorenzo and San Juan.
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EL Paso
Tex
New Mexico
Mibres Valley
Mibres Mill
San Lorenzo
San Juan
Senator Bard illness fuels California rail merger talk
The report notes Senator Bard may recover from illness as a holding company plans to own all Gould railroads. It mentions boxing prospects Young Corbett at 127 pounds and Terry McGovern at 124 pounds, Morgan's ship combine anticipated, and other varied items from Izurza riot to Alaska mining deaths and a saloon brawl involving Banker Nicholas Fish.
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Young Corbett
Terry McGovern
J. P. Morgan
Izurza
Spain
Kaiser William
Gen. Corbin
Louisville Tobacco
English Tobacco Trust
Tariff Revision Favored by Sixth District Republicans
Fond du Lac Wisconsin September 19 The Republicans of the sixth congressional district went on record as favoring tariff revision.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Sixth Congressional District
Pottsville Man Discovers Coal Vein in Yard
In Pottsville Pennsylvania W J Whitehouse leader of Schuylkill county unearthed a coal vein while digging a burial hole for a chicken. He has mined about 15 tons and cautions that accidents are unpredictable but preparation helps.
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Pottsville
White House
Washington
Whitehouse
W. J. Whitehouse
Schuylkill County
Bargains In Upright Pianos At Baldwin’s Price Book
Indianapolis traveler WM B Burford advertises discounts on slightly used upright pianos at Baldwin’s Loose Leaf Price Book Cover. Vandalia line offers one fare round trip from Sept 22 to 27 with return by Sept 28 and six daily trains from Indianapolis to Terre Haute.
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Baldwin
WM. B. Burford
Indianapolis, Inc
Vandalia Line
Indianapolis
Help Line Postal Card Offer From THE SUN Office
A brief postal card offer invites readers to send a card or call THE SUN office for help. It promises assistance with any kind of inquiry, claims low cost, and guarantees readability and guidance.
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SUN Office
Durard Calvin’s westward trip ends with mother’s plea
In Nashville Indiana Durard Calvin planned a trip west with $100 but did not tell his mother. She rushed to Morgantown to stop him, arriving just before the train. A crowd gathered and the tearful mother persuaded him to return home, and he boarded with her.
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Nashville
Ind
Durard Calvin
McGovern Favored Despite Late Defeat to Corbett
Betting on the Corbett McGovern bout grows lively with $50 wagers at Harry Walker's at even money for McGovern and 7 to 10 for a Corbett win. Indianapolis sports men favor McGovern and several back him for substantial sums.
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Harry Walker
Excursions Offered From Indianapolis Union Station
Special train will leave Indianapolis Union Station at 7 30 am for excursions on Sunday September 21 returning from Aurora at 7 20 pm local travel details indicate a full day round trip service between Indianapolis and Aurora with a single departure and return window.
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Indianapolis Union Station
Aurora
Louisville
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