Twelve Drown in Nor'easter off Lake Huron
East Tawas Mich May 25 A wooden steamer Baltigore foundered near Au Sable in a fierce northeastern gale. Of 14 crew, 12 drowned. two survivors were rescued by the tug Columbia. Milwaukee man Phono Murphy and deckhand Geo McGinnis among the rescued.
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East Tawas
Mich
Lake Huoren
Au-Sable
Columbia
Geo. McGionis
Phono Murphy
Milwaukee
Drecroit
Soo
Haltimore
Moentmoreney
Murphy
Lorain
Sault Ste. Marie
Thunder Bay
Captain Place
Mrs. Place
McGinnis
Governor issues $200 reward in Barnes murder case
Springfield Illinois May 15 Governor Yates issued a proclamation offering a $200 reward for the apprehension and conviction of unknown parties implicated in the murder of James T L Barnes a Monticello dentist killed by poison at the Central hospital for the insane Jacksonville Tile May 7 The crime led to indictments of Mrs Mamie Barnes and a Quincy man named William Webb Ferguson by the Jacksonville grand jury.
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Springfield
Ill
Yates
James TL. Barnes
Monticello
Central Hospital For the
Jacksonville
Tile
Barnes
Mamie Barnes
Williiam Webb Ferguson
Quincy
Beijing indemnity limit confirmed by powers
Berlin reports that ministers in Pekin insist the Chinese indemnity will not be reduced below 450 million taels and that China accepts this figure, making reimbursement of expeditionary costs by the powers effectively assured.
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Berlin
Pekin
China
Polish Meetings Banned in Posen During Holidays
Polasbh Restrictions Berlin May 25 The Prussian government forbids all Polish indoor and outdoor meetings in the Posen province during the Pentastal holidays amid rising anti German agitation and concern over public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Posen
California Fig Syrup Co. laxative remedy praised
The article extols Synu or Fias from California Fig Syrup Co as a pleasant effective laxative made from senna and aromatic plants. It claims cleansing action, relief from colds headaches and fevers, and gentle permanent relief of constipation. It notes fig usage and warns buyers to buy only the genuine product and lists cities of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CaLireania Fie Syrup Co
Californiaa Fig Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Franciseo
Cal
Louisville
New York
WN. Y
Presbyterian General Assembly Defeats Dismissal of Revision
In Philadelphia on May 23 the Presbyterian general assembly voted to continue considering revision of the confession of faith. After two days of debate, Rev. Dr. John Dewitt favored dismissal while Rev. Dr. Dickey opposed it. Dr. W. H. Roberts urged a declarative statement upholding scripture as the source of doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
Geo
John Dewitt
Charles A. Dicker
Dewitt
Dickey
W. H. Roberts
Revision of creed discussed at United Presbyterian assembly
In Des Moines Indiana May 25 the assembly debated revising a creed that bars secret society members from church. The two hour session ended with postponement of final action as the Masonic and Odd Fellows orders drew sharp criticism and even a delegate suggested no secret society member could reach heaven.
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Des Moines
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Masonic
Odd Fellows
Sisseton Man Held in Bribery Probe
John P. Gorman of Sisseton is held for the next federal grand jury on a charge of attempting to bribe Burritt C. Thayer, GLO special agent in Washington. The alleged offer occurred during a land case investigation in which a local attorney is named as interested.
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Sisseton
S. C
John P. Gorman
Burritt C. Thayer
General Land Office
Washington
Phayer
Gortain
Dr King’s New Discovery touted as cure all for coughs
The ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption eases severe lung complaints and many lasting illnesses. It states hundreds found relief from coughs colds asthma and whooping cough with guaranteed satisfaction, large bottles priced 50 cents to $1 and trial bottles offered.
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Dr. King
C. D. Knopfel
Army officer reviews Indianapolis arsenal for possible post site
Major Frank Thorpe arrived from Fort Sheridan to inspect the Indianapolis arsenal grounds and buildings. He will inventory all facilities and report to General Otis, determining if the site could host infantry or a field artillery battery, or else serve as a recruiting station.
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Indianapolis
Frank Thorpe
United States Army
City
Fort Sheridan
War Department
Otte
Department of the Lakes
Indianapolis Arsenal
Thorpe
Gen. Otis
Major Thorpe
Arsenal
Shaler
Gen
Otis
Maj. Thorpe
Multiple Indiana Crime and Local Incidents Reported
A jail sentence of 60 days for Elmer Huddleston and 30 days for his wife follows a federal indictment over mail fraud tied to Texas estate sales. In Newcastle a wild west show stabbing leaves Edward Wallace dead. Other items: Arthur Kougel, 18, survives a suicide attempt after parental marriage objections. Whitestown faces effects of new educational laws. post office safe robbery near Shelbyville. two youths drown after falling from a boat on the Ohio River at Lawrenceburg.
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Indianapolis
Elmer Huddleston
United States Court
Money Order Department
Huddlestons
Federal Grand Jury
Huddleston
Newcastle
Ind
Manacle
Arthur Kougel
Fire gutted Safety Shutter plant at New Castle Indiana
A major blaze in New Castle Indiana gutted the Safety Shutter factory last night causing about 10000 dollars in damage to the 69000 dollar plant. The fire details are limited but the structure suffered extensive damage and authorities investigated the cause.
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New Castle
Newcastle
Ind
Indiana political and business notes mix in May dispatch
Indianapolis reports Frank Hanly denies a Senate bid while backing a state race. Indiana coal operators move toward Lodiana Consolidated Coal, aiming for four month options and capital around 10 million. Senator Beveridge sails to Europe. G A R appointments listed. A local student plagiarizes Bryan. a dog ear-trimming cruelty case is filed.
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Indiana
Terre Haute
John 8. Bays
Sullivan
Ind
Chicago
A. M. Ogle
Bays
Lodiana Consolidated Coal Company
Lodiana
How to Achieve the Popular Shirt Waist Figure This Season
A fashion piece offers step by step guidance on shaping a shirt waist appearance, including corset adjustments, belt pins, back flattening, and front plaiting to create a smooth, trim silhouette. Additional notes cover health claims for Electric Bitters and local attractions, rail trips, and low excursion fares.
Elks P O E to Sell Fort Wayne Excursion Tickets
On account of the annual state meeting Elks B P O E Grand Lodge of Indiana will hold in Fort Wayne January 11 to 14. The Monon will offer round trip excursion tickets at one fare. Tickets on sale June 11 and 12 with return by June 15.
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Indiana Gas Belt
7Th St. Upton Depot
Louisville
Rushville
Knightstown
Anderson
Muncie
Alexandria
Dth Ave
7Th St
S.J. Gates
Genl. Agt
Elks B. P.O. E Grand Lodge
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jane
The
Monon
Peruna advertised as catarrh cure in Cuban audience
The text portrays Peruna as an efficacious catarrh remedy with testimonials from Miss Martha Wittkopp of Greenville Michigan and Congressman J H Bankhead of Alabama. It cites speeches by a Cuban speaker Quesada and notes audience reactions, noting Peruna’s claimed effects on mucous membranes and nerve centers.
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Martha Wittkopp
Greenville
Mich
Peruna
J. H. Bankhead
Alabama
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Last Chinese Actress and Empress Decree in 1736
The piece notes that Chinese theater barred women since Empress Dowager issued a 1736 decree under penalty of death. It mentions Hong Kong allowed female performers earlier, while San Francisco ad text promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children with claims of stomach relief, liver action, and worm cure.
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Celestial Kingdom
Yang Yiching
Kim Sung
Hongkong
San Prianeisco
Cross
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Lake Huron
Geta Elmer Huddleston
Uncle Sam
Whitestown
Inn
Post Office
Shelbyville
Frank Briley
Ray's Crossing
Lawrenceburg
Miles Williamson
Carl Savers
Ohio River
Frank Hanly
Lafayette
United States
Daniel E. Storms
Dawson City
McCook
State Department
Dawson
Harrison
Beveridge
Queenstown
Ireland
London
Paris
Milton Garrigus
Kokome
Smock
Department
Rufus A. Schoolcraft
North Manchester
Onville J. Chioaberlain
Elkhart
John Lo Kessler
Seymour
Adaita
St. Spiceland
Perry J. Leach
William J. Bryan
Leach
Warsaw
Hess
Evening Tribune
Wright
Reelmatic Remedy
Wright Medicine Company
Feru
J. A. Ziegelbauer
F. J. Green
Lancaster
N.H
C. D. Knoefel
Buenos Ayres
Tandil
Snd
Fury
Floyd County
Board of County Commissioners
Mantin A. Very
Jons H. Bearcoup
Joan Linpemasy
Board of Commissioners of
Floyd Co
Excaraion
Hog
SS Paul
Pennsylvanss
Janet
Spr. Paul, Mier
Pennsylvania
American Academy of Medicine
American Medical Association
Perci
Senor Quisda
Quesada
Baer i de
Ures! Cine Company
Weith
Redicine
Te Guesada
Wong
Ula
Ter
Atlanta
Uy ‘ Zta
Sty
Valbod
Laimed
Pot
Dane Petrolpilsrprisf
Epona Sparal
Midas
Col. Gas
UR. E
Congressman Bankhead
Mothermin
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