Peruna praised by club head and patients in letters
A Chicago North Side Woman's Club superintendent touts Peruna in a letter to Dr. Hartman, urging its use for stomach trouble and debility. Multiple testimonials from Mrs. Emily Carson and Mr. John F Schmidt describe dramatic relief from dyspepsia, palpitations, and weakness after Peruna treatment, claiming lasting health improvements since 1889.
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Migs Uade Stegnan
Chicago North Side Woman’s Club
Chicago
Hartman
Cli
Emily
Carson
Austerlitz
Mich
S. B. Hartman
Porto Rican tariff bill passes with 2.095 million authorization
The Senate approved the Porto Rican tariff bill after a two day debate and amendments. The measure as passed authorizes 2.095 million dollars for public education public works and other governmental purposes in Porto Rico. An amendment by Mr Nebo seeking constitutional extension over Porto Rico failed 36 to 17.
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Washington
Senate
Porto Rico
Allen Nebo
Jones Ark
Quay
Philippines
Porto Rico customs revenue appropriation act text
Be it enacted that the sum of 2 095 455 being the customs revenue from imports by the United States from Porto Rico since the evacuation on Oct 18 1898 to Jan 1 1900 shall be placed at the president's disposal for the government in Porto Rico public education public works and other governmental and public purposes there. The sum or so much as may be necessary is appropriated out of unappropriated treasury funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Porto Rico
Porto Riev
House adjourns private day with Swanson expense bill abandoned
In Washington on March 17 the first private day under the new rule saw two hours of debate on a bill to pay Representative Swanson 1769 for expenses from his last Congress contest. The measure was finally abandoned as six minor bills were enacted.
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Washington
Swanson
Porto Rico Civil Government Bill Advances in House Subcommittee
In Washington on March 17 the subcommittee of the house committee on insular affairs has nearly completed the bill to establish a civil government for Porto Rico. The panel adds corporation provisions to the previously published features.
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Washington
Porto Rico
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Boy Killed in Family Revolver Incident in Chicago
Chicago on March 17. 12 year old John Evans, son of Michael P. Evans of the bureau of identification, was shot through the heart and killed by his 14 year old brother Emmet as their father tried to wrest a revolver from him.
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Chicago
John Evans
Michael P. Evans
The
Bureau of Identification
Emmet
Train brakeman judged insane after bridge crash in Indiana
Terre Haute March 17 John A Whiteman a brakeman on a Big Four train that crashed through a Wan river bridge has been adjudged insane since the accident He has been in the hospital. The report notes the incident and Whiteman's condition following the derailment.
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Terre Haute
Ind
John A. Whiteman
British advance presses toward Pretoria amid Mafeking anxiety
Dispatches from March report Gen Gatacre’s scouts at Springfontein and British forces bivouacking on Free State soil after cross of the Orange River. Lord Roberts aims to advance on Pretoria with rail links intact as Mafeking remains the final anxious point amid rumors of a new Orange Free State government.
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Vanzyl
Orange River
Free State
Roberts dispatch from Bloemfontein on march actions
Lord Roberts reports from Bloemfontein that Gen Clements crossed the Orange River and began repairs to the Norvals Pont railway bridge. Polo-Carew arrives at Springfontein, Bloemfontein now in rail contact with Cape Town. Proclamation prompts surrender of hundreds of burghers and return to work as 800 Boers from Bloemfontein arrive.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Bloemfontein
Clements
Orange River
Norvals Pont
Polo-Carew
Springfontein
Cape Town
Basutoland
Aliwal
Kroonstadt
Steyn
Boer defense dwindles as leaders retreat to farms
London dispatch reports trenching on the Vaal river at Vereeniging continues. Pretoria arrivals claim Boers admit hopeless cause with Gen Meyer refusing further fighting and returning to his farm, while Schalkburger also leaves, and burghers head home by the hundred.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Lorenzo Marques
Vaal
Vereeging
Pretoria
Imeas Meyer
Schalkburger
British cruiser to pursue Kaiser to seize Boer delegates
Berlin reports London says the British cruiser Theth will search the Kaiser to capture Boer delegates seeking European intervention. The Tageblatt warns any mishap would worsen relations between Britain and Germany and their governments.
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Berlin
German mediation offer amid South African crisis
German consul dispatch to President Kruger says Germany ready to mediate once fundamental conditions show both sides desire peace. London direct inquiry may reveal British willingness. Austro Hungarian and Swiss channels already used. Kruger annexes the Orange Free State. Gatacre finds Boers fled toward Dewets Farm. Springfontein telegraph open. Cape Town says Boer prisoners may be detained on transports. Free Staters may avoid St Helena voyage.
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Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Kruger
Germany
London
South Africa
Europe
Free State
Bethulie
Orange Free State
Gatacre
Bloemfontein
Dewets Corp
Springfontein
South African Republic
Cape Town
Daily Telegraph
St. Helena
British Casualties at Driefontein Reported
London reports on March 17 that at Driefontein on March 10 British casualties reached 62 killed and 821 wounded, with 12 Canadians among the wounded.
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London
Driefontein
Bradstreet's report notes cheer in trade with farm goods up
Bradstreet's report shows overall cheerful trade advices with strong values in farm products including cereals pork and cotton. It cites higher corn in farmers hands and speculative interest in wheat and cereals, forecasts continued price influence from growing crops, notes railroad activity rumors, and lists weekly U S business failures at 100.
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Bradstreet
New York
United States
Fire at Van Buren glass factory causes $10000 loss
Marton Indiana reports a fire at the Van Buren glass factory causing a loss of about $10,000. Insured partly. The night watchman and foreman say an incendiary started the blaze, observed in four places. this was the second attempt, the first halted before destruction.
Abolition of Public Funeral Services Advocated
The Capital prints a feature by Rev. Stewart Sheldon urging the end of public funeral services. His editorially supportive son, the editor, adds an endorsing note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Stewart Sheldon
Young Boy Accidentally Fires Shot Wounding Friend
In Nustonville Esy on March 17, 11 year old John Bright carried a cocked shotgun when it discharged accidentally striking fellow boy Allen Rogers in the head, causing a mortal wound.
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Nustonville
Esy
John Bright
Allen Rogers
Rogers
Daleville Trustee Dies After Straw Load Fall
Daleville Indiana on March 17 C Hol linger aged 68 ex township trustee fell from a load of straw striking head and shoulders He is believed fatally hurt by the accident authorities said the injury appeared severe and emergency aid was limited by the circumstances
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Daleville
Ind
C. Hollinger
Women split over federation affiliations in Indiana clubs
Five Indiana club leaders including Mrs. James Smith and Mrs. Rose Budd Stewart formed a state federation of women's clubs in Indianapolis on March 17. Stewart elected president, delegates named for Milwaukee national convention. Local clubs favor the Indiana union of literary clubs, formed a decade ago, which includes mixed clubs. They oppose national efforts to exclude mixed clubs and favor broader inclusion.
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Indianapolis
James Smith
South Bend
Federation of Women's Clubs
Stewart
Milwaukee
Indiana Union of Literary Clubs
Indiana
Southern Indiana Editorial Association Meets in Greensburg
The 20th annual meeting of the Southern Indiana Editorial association adjourned in Greensburg after a two day session. Mayor A. M. Willoughby welcomed members, Major J. R. Simpson spoke in response, and a Centenary Methodist church banquet followed. Edward A. Remy of Seymour was elected president.
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Ial Association
Greensburg
Ind
Southern Indiana Editorial Association
A. M. Willoughby
J. R. Simpson
Paoli News
Centenary Methodist Church
Edward A. Remy
Seymour
Secre
Two Accidents In Campbellsburg Leave Two Injured
In Campbellsburg Indiana on March 17 Benjamin Collier aged 60 fell from a barn loft and was struck by timber causing internal injuries not likely to recover. Frank Lloyd aged 80, a timberman, was struck on the head by a falling limb and suffered a skull fracture. Collier is a county pioneer and prominent in local affairs.
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Campbellsburg
Ind
Benjamin Collier
Frank Lloyd
Jail Breaks At Portland Mark Second Escape In Week
Joseph Gemmell confined for petit larceny escaped from the county jail using a file on the lock. Bloodhounds tracked him to the Lake Erie and Western depot where he boarded a westbound train. A second inmate escape occurred last Saturday with Louis Pardt and Elmer Doty.
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Portland
Ind
Joseph Gemmell
Liberty
Lake Erie and Western Depot
Louis Pardt
Elmer Doty
Gemmell
Marion Man Edward Schmidt Killed in Philippines Battle
Reports from Marion indicate Edward Schmidt formerly of Co A 160th Indiana was killed in battle in the Philippines. He left Marion for Minnesota last fall to enlist in the 40th U S L and was a native of Switzerland.
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Marion
Ind
Edward Schmidt
Co. A
160Th Indiana
Philippines
Minnesota
40Th
Switzerland
Train fall kills William Hiday near Noblesville
Anderson Indiana March 17 William Hiday 50 of Anderson fell from a Chicago and Southeastern train near Noblesville yesterday. His neck was broken as he moved between coaches and was blown from the platform. He leaves a destitute family living in a barn in the area.
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Anderson
Ind
William Hiday
Chicago and Southeastern
Noblesville
Hiday
Counties consider reunion of Dearborn and Ohio for savings
In Dillsboro Indiana on March 17 discussion resumes about reuniting Dearborn and Ohio counties, which once formed one. Merging would cut government costs as the two counties total 277 square miles, 173 fewer than Ripley. Laughery creek marks the division.
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Dillsboro
Ind
Dearborn
Ohio
Ripley
Laughery Creek
My Wife Finds Quick Relief With Foley’s Honey and TAR
G Vacher of 167 Osgood St Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe la grippe with a harsh cough and was instantly relieved by Foley’s Honey and TAR a 50 cent bottle cured her cough entirely price 25c and 50c at all druggists. Aged Thief Sentenced In Bedford Indiana Steven Owens 68 led a gang and pled guilty to robbing a colored veteran Jena uing Lartor and received two to 14 years in Michigan City prison. Banner Salve touted as best for piles burns and skin diseases made from a prescription by a world renowned skin specialist and sold by all druggists.
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G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
Bedford
Ind
Steven Owens
Jenauing Lartor
Michigan City
Five prisoners escape from Anderson jail
Five inmates escaped from the Anderson jail after sawing out two iron bars on the second floor. They used tied bed clothing to descend. blood stains indicate one may be hurt. Suspects include Sherman Parsley under fraud charges and Charles Everson linked to a hotel robbery. A small saw and a visitor hypothesis are noted.
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Logansport
Charles Everson
Elwood
Parsley
Fire destroys Bloomfield stores and hardware shop
Bloomfield Indiana on March 17 saw a fire destroy French and Shields hardware store along with Eveleigh's drug store and Hendren's grocery. Losses include Eveleigh drugs and building 7000 with 5000 insured French and Shields hardware 6000 with 4000 insured Amelia Henderson building 7000 with 2000 insured William Haines building 2000 uninsured and G H Hendren groceries 500 with insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Hendren
Dr King’s New Discovery Free Trials Reported
Public notice claims the Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has given away over ten million trial bottles and cured thousands of hopeless cases. It lists asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases as cured and urges readers to obtain a free trial bottle from DPD Knowfel Druggist with a guaranteed refund on purchase.
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Dr. King
Bron
Echitis
DPD
Knowfel
Cremation follows fall at Monongahela Furnace plant
In McNeesport Pennsylvania yesterday a fall into a furnace pit caused a man to be cremated and four others to suffer severe burns. George Martin died in the incident with no body recovered. George Curran and Sydney Jackson were fatally burned. Stephen Stoboswick and John Boreneck were badly burned but expected to recover.
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McNeesport
Monongahela Furnace Company
George Martin
George Curran
Sydney Jackson
Stephen Stoboswick
John Boreneck
Martin
CABSTORE Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature C Zs SL of y Lid
Colorado produced last year large metal yields include 31,122,166 in gold 12,680,256 in silver 4,641,629 in lead 1,854,226 in copper and 577,000 in zinc and manganiferous iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Walker's Tonic Links Health to Vital Spirit Recovery
Walker's Tonic is described as the remedy that restores vigor to a fatigued body, claiming to revive the brain, regulate heart action, and nourish the nervous system to renew strength.
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Walker
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John F Schmidt
Perona
Columbus
Mr. Inc
F. Schmidt
Carthage, Ohio
Dade Stegeman
PORTO
Cate K. W. Grove
Gen. Roberts
Modder
Cape
Mafeking
Kimberley
Lord Roberta
Russia
Leyds
Leopold
Johannesburg
Dreifontein
Royal Baking Powder Co
William
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
State Federation of Mixed Clubs
Meeting of Southern Indiana Editor
Tary
W. W. Aiken
G. H. Hazen
Boonville
Bloomfield
Iron Worker
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