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Mount Vernon Democrat

Location

Mount Vernon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1897

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Chicago medical colleges barred from Indiana practice

Indiana board rejects many physician applications and bans graduates from numerous institutions. The list includes five Chicago colleges such as Illinois Health University of Chicago and Kelectic Medical College of Pennsylvania, along with others like American University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia University of Medicine and Surgery.

Chicago Indiana Indianapolis Todinana Siate Board of Medics Examiners and Registration American Eelectic College of Cinscinnati American University of Pennsyl Curtis Phyalo Medical College of Cincinnati College of Physicians and Surgeons of Buffalo Druidic University of Maine Kelectic Medical College of St. Louia Pennsylvania Hygein Therapeutic College of New York Illinois Health University of Chi Cago Hygeia Therapeutic College Jersey Indiana College of Medicine Joplin Medical College Miss BoUr Medical University of Ohio Philadelphia University of Medicine and Surgery Wymont Medical College of Rutsland Dunham Medical College of Uchicago Illinois Medical College of Wisconsin Helectic Medical Colege of Milwaukee University of Ilinois National Medical College

Cloudburst floods Kentucky towns and rail lines near Winchester

A cloudburst near Winchester, Kentucky sent a stream 25 feet high washing away houses and flooding rail tracks on the Lexington and Haastern and the Chesapeake and Ohio lines. Telegraph operators used tables to relay messages as floods disrupted lines.

Lexington Winchester Lexington and Haastern Chesapeake and Ohio Road Kansas

Minister’s bold sermon shocks New Brunswick church

In New Brunswick Rev. Thomas Needham sparked a uproar at Livingstone Avenue Baptist Church by claiming there are no female angels and that redeemed souls are a higher order than angels. He argued ministers should marry after field experience, not before.

New Brunswick N. J Iivingaton Avenue Baptist Church Thos. Needham Hhs Tora Needham

Sign of Ill Health Described By Nervous Fatigue Symptoms

A fragment notes a person feeling nervous irritability head and back ache fatigue sleep loss appetite ruin in groins bearing down sensation and white irregularities not worn out but utterly exhausted. It mentions such symptoms as signs of underlying illness.

That School House Question Shifts in Smith Township

The Smith township school house dispute shifts again as Geo. Weikel of Evansville, the lowest bidder, loses the contract to W. L. Davis of Princeton after a bond filing misunderstanding. Davis begins work, with Weikel planning an injunction as tensions rise and editorials urge calm and inquiry.

Smith Township Geo. Weikel Evansville Weikel Culley W. L. Davis Princeton Hanes Davis Cynthiana Argus

Liquor License Fight Sparks Town Hall Standoff

Dry Town Mount Carmel faces tensions as a special meeting aims to install an anti license alderman as mayor pro tem to push a license vote. The plan collapses when quorum is broken. liquor restrictions bite, saloons close, and drunkenness reportedly rises. Also noted are Lizzie Gish’s suicide attempt linked to a breakup with L N Railway worker George Blondin and Capt E J Randolph visiting Marion Soldiers Home.

Mount Carmel Ill

Peary Sails Northward for Greenland Base

Boston July 19 The steamy sealing bark Hope with Lieut R J Peary and 43 on board sails for Northern Greenland to establish a base settlement for an expedition to the North Pole in 1898 Eskimo helpers will be stationed at the new post and coal will be taken at Sydney B C before continuing along the Greenland coast plans include dropping scientific parties and reaching Whale Sound to set the settlement return voyage expected about five weeks after arrival

Boston Mass Hope R Je.epeary Greenland North Pole Lieut. Peary Sydney GO. B Whale Sound

Posey County Avoids Special Judge Charges in 1897

Assessment summary shows Posey county among ten of ninety-two counties with no charges for special judges. The article notes state concerns over paying about $20,000 annually for special judges and calls for stopping such abuses, including overcharging for three days when one is due. It cites Governor Mount and Indiana officials advocating reform.

Indianapolis News Gov. Mount Posey County

Andrees Gone Aboard Svensksund Flight Toward Pole

Tromsoe reports Herr Andree ascended by balloon Sunday at 2 30 for the North Pole under favorable circumstances. Prof Andree expects to reach the pole in fifty days and to endure a six month siege. He is 78 and long known to Indiana printers.

Tromsoe Norway Svensksund Spitzbergen Herr Andree North Pole Prof Andree Pole Indiana Colorado Springs

Train Robber Gus Byatt Sentenced to Fifteen Years

Clarkeville Tennessee July 16 Gus Byatt, known as Outlaw Gus Hire, was indicted by a Special Grand Jury, convicted, and sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary.

Clarkeville Tenn Gus Byatt

Young man Jobo Kohl injured in Posey county threshing accident

Report from West Kod says Jobo Kohl living near Springsdale in Posey county was hurt while working a threshing crew. He fell against a machine and sustained several bruises. Flo was taken to the city for treatment.

West Kod Jobo Kohl Springsdale Posey County Flo Nvangsville

Maniac Threats Tourist On Italian Tower

During a ascent in Italy, Sir Andrew Clarke met a fellow tourist, an Englishman, who then attempted to throw him from the tower. The scene escalated until Sir Andrew escaped with help after a descent. The San Francisco Argonaut reported the incident.

Sir Andrew Clarke Italy Sir Andrew Andrew San Francisco

Echoes in the bills and a whispered farewell

A forlorn man speaks of trying all he could, plans to climb among the bills to seek a miraculous echo that might answer. A woman considers parting words, noting his poor French as she softly questions if a goodbye is appropriate.

America Lydia E. Pinkham Dolgeville, N New York Advertiser

Griffin Names New Postmaster In Cincinnati Era

In Griffin, Charles N Garret was removed as postmaster last Friday and S S C muck was appointed to the position. The brief notice notes the change in local postal leadership amid routine administrative updates.

Griffin Charles N Garret 5S C Muck Tis Place

Local Court Hears Fines and a Larceny Case

Mayor's Court reports Mattie Burge fined five dollars plus costs for provoking conduct while Wm Burns faced intoxication charges with one dollar and costs and jailed. Tom Morgan bound over to Circuit Court on larceny for one hundred dollars. Also Uncle Nick Joest raffled suit winner announced, Nola Ginger injured in fall, and Tom Emick to join Dr Peckippaugh in practice after medical schooling.

Mayor’s Court Mattie Burge Wm. Burns Tom Morgan Nick Joest Mr. Joest Nola Ginger Point Township Tom Emick Cincinnati Medical School Peckippaugh Tom

Advertise Insurance Backing for Welshach Lamps

A local agent announces that users of Welshach Hydro Carbon Lamps may obtain a policy with a written permit to operate the light. If not available, bring the application for forwarding to the Welshach Company. The agency still sells lamps and supplies.

Ineal Welshach Company

Non Resident Notice in Posey County Divorce Case

Indiana Posey Circuit Court notifies Allen Hall of Hattie Hall filing for divorce on June 21 1897. He is warned to appear by August 28 1897 otherwise the case proceeds in his absence. attorney Charles M Spencer for plaintiff.

State of Indiana Posey County Ein Posey Circuit Court Hattie Ray Hall Allen Hall Posey Circuit Court Indiana Court House Mt. Vernon George H. Wilson Andrew G. Dunn Charles M. Spencer

Post Office Orders Clearer Post Markings for Legibility

The Post Office Department orders legible post marks and distinct official stamps. Postmasters must ensure every stamp impression is clear so letters and figures are not mistaken. New stamping outfits supplied. stamps are steel not lead iron or other materials.

Post Office Department Postal Guide

Dannheiser Williamson Wedding At M E Parsonage

Mr Jobh Dannheiser and Miss Ida Williamson wed at the M E Parsonage at 9 o clock Wednesday Row Lathrop officiating. They reside on Pearl street after a house keeping in a cozy cottage. Also noted a lost belt on Store Street and local notices of pensions and a newborn twin death among other brief society items.

Dannheiser-Williamson Jobh Dannheiser Ida Williamson Lathrop Vernon Pearl Street

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