Alarmist Theory Predicts Great Panic Inelastic Currency Rally
Jacob H. Schiff warned at the New York chamber of commerce that without currency reform a panic could dwarf past crises. He opposed Secretary Shaw's plan and urged a system based on commercial paper. His remarks caused a sharp stock market decline and a chamber resolution urging action.
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New York
Jan
Jacob H. Schiff
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York Chamber of Commerce
Schiff
Shaw
Stock Exchange
Finance and Currency
Chamber of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Committee On Finance and Currency
Chamber
Wall Street
Sheriff in Idaho asked to hold Orchard on Cripple Creek murder charge
Denver dispatch reports Teller County Sheriff Edward Bell telegraphed Caldwell Idaho to detain prisoner Harry Orchard on a warrant for murder in Cripple Creek Colorado if the Idaho governor’s assassination charge is not pursued. Orchard is accused of blowing up the Independence mining station on June 6, 1904, killing fourteen non union miners and injuring others.
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Denver
Edward Bell
Teller County
Colorado
Caldwell
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Cripple Creek
Col
Stevenberg
Orchard
Independence Station
Editor Resorts to Sword Duel in Paris
In Paris on January 6 Major Driant and General Perciu dueled after an article by Driant condemning Perciu. The fight lasted an hour with thirteen bouts and left Perciu with a disabled right arm after Major Driant wounded him twice.
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Paris
Driant
General Perciu
Perciu
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promised To Restore Digestive Health
An advertising piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a perfect medicine for digestion and absorption. It claims the tablets reach all body tissues, cure disorders from improper digestion, and improve life span without physician consultation. A free book on dyspepsia is offered, with the company address in Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
Btuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Cannibal Feast Report From Nigeria Feared Loss of Dr Stewart
The Olenda arrived with a grisly Nigeria story. Dr. Stewart of the Southern Nigerian government, a member of an interior expedition, was killed and his body mutilated after a bicycle mishap led him to a hostile village two days from Calabar river. Cannibal feasts are reported as common in the area.
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Liverpool
Olenda
Dempster
Nigeria
Dr. Stewart
Calabar River
Pr. Stewart
Calabar
Triplet birth praised by mother in old verse style
Three babies named William Willie and Bill are mentioned as the triplets. The mother beams with happiness and wishes good luck to Rocky Mountain Tea and the cited medicine maker J A Ziegelbauer.
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William
Willie
Bill
Wide
Emile
Rocky Mountain
J. A. Ziegelbasr
Banking Company In Trouble
Boston January 5 An injunction restraining the Provident Securities on Banking company of Boston from further business has been petitioned in the Massachusetts supreme court by the state savings bank commissioners. The commissioners allege the company cannot meet its obligations.
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Boston
Provident Securities On Banking Company
Massachusetts Supreme Court
State Savings Bank Commissioners
Massachusetts Representative McCall Introduces Travel Fund Resolution
Representative McCall of Massachusetts introduces a resolution to provide an annual appropriation of 915000 to be used by the president for traveling expenses.
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McCall
Massachusetts
Woman Survives Typhoid with Electric Bitters
Mrs Annie Hanter of Pittsburgh describes four weeks with typhoid and kidney trouble and severe weakness. She states she found relief after using Electric Bitters, noting she was bent double and could only walk with help before her recovery.
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Annie Hanter
Pitteburg
Lafollette Re-enters Senate as Wisconsin Senator
Washington January 5. After a year away R M Lafollette takes oath as Wisconsin senator in a crowded gallery. He enters escorted by Spooner amid past tensions, with Mrs Lafollette watching as fiscal policy and tariff debates unfold in the House. The House digs into franking abuses amid other urgent business.
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Washington
R. M. Lafollette
Senate
Wisconsin
Fairbanks
Lafollette
Five-Year Extension for Spanish Language in Philippine Courts
Acting Governor Ide reports from Manila that the Consolidated Bar association has unanimously recommended extending the period during which Spanish language may be used officially in Philippine courts by decree for five years.
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Washington
Jan
Ide
Manila
Consolidated Bar Association
Tragic double act in Louisville mother fatally wounds child
In Louisville on January 5 Mrs Sable Blancagniel Puoilard, after kissing her husband goodbye, shot and fatally wounded her three year old son then shot herself in the head. The child died and the mother is not expected to survive as investigators cite mental distress.
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Babe
Leif
Louisville, Ky
Inquest Opens in New Haven Coroner’s Office
At the New Haven coroner’s office an inquest was conducted on January 5 to examine the circumstances surrounding a recent death. The proceedings sought to determine the cause and manner of death and identify any contributing factors or individuals involved.
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New Haven, Conn
Ocean Liner Delayed by Barnacles and Cod Liver Oil Parable
A local druggist cites a tale of a ship delayed three days by barnacles and compares it to cod liver oil’s medicinal power. He touts Vinol as a cleansed form delivering strength without oil burden, urging the downhearted to try it with a money-back guarantee.
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Chas. D. Knoefel
Court martial probes hazing at Annapolis Navy academy
Proceedings in the court martial of Midshipman Worth W. Foster of New Albany Indiana reveal new hazing forms and show many witnesses seeking self exposure exemptions. The court ruled presence at hazing without participation does not incriminate but others still fear answering.
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Annapolis
Worth W. Foster
New Albany
Ind
S. Roberts
Nokomis Crew Survives Open-Boat Ordeal Off Pensacola
Captain Bodden and six crewmen of the American schooner Nokomis endured six days afloat in an open boat. Waves broke over them as they drifted from St Andrews, with only canned beef and a gallon of water. They were rescued near Pensacola in a nearly unconscious, frostbitten state.
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Pensacola
Fla
Bodden
St. Andrews
Bailey Returns Misused Governor Funds
Willis J. Bailey, former Kansas governor, turned over 1200 dollars to the state treasury from personal expenditures on groceries and laundry while in office. The Kansas Supreme Court had held the maintenance fund for the executive mansion was improperly used during Bailey's administration.
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Topeka
Kan
Willis J. Bailey
Kansas
State Supreme Court
Bailey
Chinese Students in Japan Threaten Mass Return
Eight thousand Chinese students in Japan resist government attempts at official supervision and threaten to return to China en masse. The move would create a disturbing element, as most students hold anti foreign and anti dynastic sympathies.
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Pekin
Jen
Japan
China
Derby crowd silences Chamberlain bid to speak
London January 5 reports Joseph Chamberlain faced a hostile mass meeting in Derby. He was continuously interrupted and could not secure a hearing as supporters of Unionist candidates shouted him down.
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Chamberlain
London
Joseph Chamberlain
Derby
Robbers Loot General Store Vault in Shoals Heist
Robbers forced entry to the general store vault owned by J. H. Albauch in Shoals Indiana. They blew open the safe and stole 2000 dollars in cash and 11000 dollars worth of unregistered coupon government bonds.
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Shoals
Ind
J. H. Albauch
Paris Unveils Diamond Cure for Consumption
Report from Paris claims a diamond based cure for consumption was discovered with potential to combat pneumonia. The detail is unclear and no firm medical endorsement or dates are provided.
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Paris
Thas
Taggarts Terror Looms Over Indiana Democratic Control
Indianapolis Jan. 5 The future of National Chairman Taggart as Indiana party leader grew more uncertain after district conventions rebuked the old order. Anti-Taggart strength rose in thirteen districts with eight of thirteen committee members now opposed or undecided, signaling a tight race to name a state chairman.
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Indianapolis
Taggart
Shelbyville Man Confesses Impersonation Plan At Fair
Harry L. Miles a Shelbyville machinist in jail for false impersonation admits the ruse grew from a September joke at the county fair when Lee Amsden introduced him to Miss Rachael Mohr as Harry Amsden. He says he will seek forgiveness and pursue marriage once released.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Harry L. Miles
Harry Amsden
Waldron
Shelby County Fair
Lee Amsden
Rachael Mohr
Local society notes and city notices from the era
Mistletoe Temple hosts a supper at Castle Hall on State street with many friends in attendance. Councilman Benjamin Jackson of the First ward suffers from a badly inflamed eye from emery dust at a factory job. A thanksgiving service will be held at Central Christian church. Rev. B. F Ostro’s salary was increased by 200. Rev. W. M. Elliott of Charles Town to preach at Third Presbyterian next Sunday. Bricklayers Local Union No. 14 elects officers led by James P Mitchell as President and Charles D. Mitchell as Corresponding Secretary. Watson Downer leaves for New York to join the civil engineering department of the New York Central and Hudson River railroad. Virgil Hixson dies of tuberculosis at 23, with prior Army service in the Philippines. Catholic Knights of America Branch No. 9 names officers including Rev. E. N. Fuller as Spiritual Director and John B. Muller as President. City Treasurer Beat pays volunteers who aided the fire department during the P. N. Curl fire. total $175.75 plus $100 to John Hasson for burn injuries. Evangelist Orim preaches at Park Christian church, inviting congregants to draw their own conclusions on Can a Man be Saved Out of the Church. Martin G Irion, 27, dies at home after illness. funeral under Red Men auspices. Heeter Sands files for divorce from James Sanda, married 1891, alleging cruelty and drunkenness. seeks alimony and child custody. O. W. Schindler represents her.
Personal notices from a local community page
Birth announced for a child of Mr and Mrs Earl Elliott at 419 East Elm Street. Mise Lissie Hilland returns from a two week visit with her parents in Madida. Mrs Alex Miller of Corydon visits Mrs Edward Milheiser at Weet Spring and First Streets. Abram Joseph condition described as very ill at home on Market between State and West First Street. A social event at 400 Bank Street in the evening for Mrs Gladys Berry of unknown affiliation.
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Earl Elliott
East Elm Street
Mise Lissie Hilland
Madida
Alex. Miller
Corydon
Edward Milheiser
Weet Spring
First Streets
Abram Joseph
Market
State
West First Street
Bank Street
Fabooer
Mies
Gladys Berry
Marriage at County Clerk Office in Local Ceremony
Kelly Wyan from Birdseye Indiana and Miss Fennie Dane vant of Greenville Ohio wed yesterday afternoon in the County Clerk office with Magistrate Mix presiding The couple met in the city by appointment Guests included Mrs Sapineky sister to Mrs A M L Siff and Mr Gustave Helfrich hosted a cards evening with Prizes to Mrs Joseph Madlung Dora Ott Barbara Madlong Henry Wayman Frank Hoppenton and John Stern as rooms were attractively set and refreshments served
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Kelly Wyan
Birdseye
Ind
Fennie Danevant
Greenville
Ohio
Scott
Mix
Gustave Helfrich
Joseph Madlung
Dora Ott
Barbara Madlong
Henry Wayman
Frank Hoppenton
John Stern
Franklin Press Bi Centenary Celebrations Highlight Printing Progress
The Franklin Press discusses the progress in printing since Benjamin Franklin, born January 17, 1706, set up his press in Philadelphia. The article ties birthday celebrations to advances in printing technology, the printer’s role as inventor and diplomat, and the enduring influence of his work.
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Franklin
Phila
Benjamin Franklin Edited Almanac and Gazette Press Resting
For over twenty five years Benjamin Franklin edited and printed Poor Richard's Almanac and served as editor and publisher of the Philadelphia Gazette. The press he used is preserved in the National Museum, tied to his work with his brother.
Desert Dwellers Survive With Little Water
The report notes camels and other desert creatures endure long periods without drinking. Sheep in western deserts can go forty days in winter on scarce green roots and fruits. Pocket mice survive months with no water using their external pocket as a storage aid.
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Sonora
Jate
Brooklyn Eagle
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William Sampole
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Charles Meissenhelder
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P. N. Curl
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Orim
the Park Christian Church
Martin G Irion
Joho Irion
Shelby Street
Manzanus Tribe of
Red Men
O. W. Locher
German Evangelial Church
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O. W. Schindler
Hammersmith
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Pres
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Franklin Press
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