Swamp Root Promises Kidney Health Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer swamped root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder disorders claimed to correct urinary issues prevent bladder and kidney complications and even support heart and lung health The notice invites readers to request a free sample bottle and booklet by mail and lists the company address in Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer &Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dr. Kiltner
Binghamton, N
Albany Tribune Notice of Subscription Rates
Classified notice from The Tribune Company announces subscription terms for The Albany Tribune established in 1898 by Gen Jaster Packard. Provides rates: one year in advance, six months in advance, club rates for multiple copies, postage arrangements and payment methods.
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the Tribune Company
Jaster Packard
Postotice
New Alany Tod
Cass
Araany
Frantic 1900s talk on courts politics and crime
Fragmented notes reference public mood on campaigns a fatal auto crash and a vague plan to curb crime. Mentions nervous professors court fees and a mysterious orange like fruitless betting scene amid hopes Wu Castro and Tammany Hall appear.
New Device to Prevent Collisions to be Tested by ICC
An experimental safety device to prevent head on and rear end crashes will be tested by the Interstate Commerce Commission. If successful, railroads may be ordered to install it, reversing the former cost‑of‑damages approach that favored patching injuries over preventive equipment. The piece also notes shifts in Canada’s Quebec era rivalries and a French premier guiding national administration with broad respect.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Canada
Quebec
Champlain
Dominion
Apple Orchard Surplus and Changing Apple Market Ties
A historical note discusses Sam’s farm with over 200 million apple trees and per person yields, examining the idea of an apple a day and the shift in orchard practices. It covers tree aging, yield variability, and the move from home flavor to market appeal with color and year round production affecting pricing and demand. The piece mentions evolving industry seasons and pie preferences, including early green apple pies.
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Sam
Irregularities Hit County Jail Repairs Contracts
County board rules jail repairs illegal and void after health board ruling. Banks refuse to loan the $86,000 needed, citing irregularities found by bank attorneys. Contracts were made before funds were appropriated, risking nonpayment to contractors and potential legal consequences for county officials. Higher courts enforcing strict construction of county council law and penalties.
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Board of County Commissioners
State Board of Health
Banka
Matual
Willo
Supreme Court
Attormeye
Brewers as Promoters of Saloons Stir Indiana Politics
State statistics accuse brewers of backing 991 of 2002 saloons, prompting calls to defend temperance. The piece condemns brewer influence in politics, aligns with the Anti-Saloon League, and critiques labor leader Samuel Gompers and labor politics amid the Bryan campaign dynamics.
Early Campaign Sparks Indiana Party Buildup
Indianapolis reports state party orgs moving fast as Republican leaders choose an executive committee with Fred Sims guiding campaign strategy. Democratic plans target Salem August 22 for Gov nominee Marshall to launch a bid, while both sides vow issue driven campaigning and avoid personal attacks. News notes a near beer ruling from Judge Whallon clarifying licensing scope for malt drinks.
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Indianapolis
Democratic
Republican
Republican State Committee
Fred Sims
Judge Piety
Terre Haute
Charles Remy
John Moorman
Knox
Owen Carr
Rushville
Edward Bowen
Delphi
Sims
Sime
State Committee
Stokes Jackson
Democratic Organisation
Indiana
Firebug Strikes Gary Ind With Four City Fires
Gary Indiana August 5 The so called firebug has struck four times in twenty four hours within a stone's throw of each other keeping the town's firemen busy. The city lacks water mains in the south side and relies on city water plugs while losses total about 75000 with 25000 insurance.
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Gary
Ind
Gary E
Life Sentence for Griggsby in murder case
Anderson Indiana August 5 Judge Mc Clure overruled a motion for a new trial for Vandyke Griggsby of Alexandria and sentenced him to life in prison for the murder of James Brown a white man in Alexandria the previous December.
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Griggsby
Anderson
Ind
McClure
Vandyke Griggsby
Alexndria
James Brown
Alexandria
Watson to keynote Indiana governor race in Fort Wayne
Indianapolis dated report says Congressman James E. Watson Republican nominee for governor may deliver a keynote at Fort Wayne on August 19. The piece notes brewing interests and Democratic counter moves with Thomas R. Marshall to speak August 22 at Salem and John W. Kern slated for August 25.
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Indiana
Salem
Thos. R. Marshall
Blue Jeane" Wiliame
Claude Matthews
Marshall
Richmond
James E. Watson
Watson
Democratic State Committee
Combine
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
B. Fleming
Democrats
Allen
Adams
Senate
Brewers
Ft.Wayne
Thomas R. Marshall
John W. Kern
Stokes ‘Jackson
Colosseum
State Fair Grounds
Kern
Theodore P. Bell
California
Denver
Bell
Bryan
Reiley
State Committee
Terre Haute
Military dirigible makes successful preliminary flight
Washington Aug 5 The new military dirigible balloon built by Captain Thomas Baldwin for the United States army made a successful preliminary flight. Upward of a thousand spectators watched the airship perform several evolutions over Fort Meyer drill grounds opposite Washington.
The Yellow Dog Insurance Scandal Exposed
A retired life insurance president left a firm praised for aiding community growth as a major corruption probe uncovers nearly 2 million dollars misused from policyholders. Officials linked to the scheme faced disgrace, exile, or ruin while life insurance earned a reputation for deceit and economic risk.
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Insurance Orange
Lfe Insurance
H. L. Palmer
Yellow Dog
Bonds Unsold for Georgetown Township Gravel Road Project
Bonds totaling 21750 dollars for the Georgetown township gravel road remain unsold as of August, with bond brokers J F Wilde & Company of Indianapolis having previously promised an answer by that date. No word has been received, delaying issuance and road construction from a point near Edwardsville to the Harrison county line. Jeffersonville contractor W O Sweanay holds the building contract, but work cannot start until bonds are disposed of, making earlier expectations unlikely this year.
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Sam Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Edgar Perkins
Indianapolis
Gompers P
Bryan
Denver
Gomper i
A. F. of L
Gompers
An & Labor
Max Hayes
Cleveland
Sanuny
Georgetown Township
Frank Green
J. F. Wilde & Company
Tressurer Green
Edwardsville
Harrison County
W. O. Sweanay
Jeffersonville
Reel House Petition Sparks Seventh Ward Action
City council received a petition from Seventh ward property holders seeking establishment of reel houses in that area. Petition asks authorization for building and locating a steel company for property protection across a large district. Referred to fire committee for report at next meeting. City Controller Beat reports July balance of 12 666 22, referred to finance committee.
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Areps
R. B. Beat
Deaths from Scott township to Lima fast death in hospital
Obituary notices recount multiple deaths from Harrison County Scott township to Memphis and Richmond with ages from twenty five to sixty. Victims include Mrs Millia Woodward from injuries after being knocked down by a cow in Scott township and Mrs Pauline Lupdergan in Memphis aged twenty eight. Funeral plans and family ties are noted, along with other local deaths and a religious fast in Lima resulting in death.
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Millia Woodward
Scott Township
Harrison County
Pauline Lupdergan
Wilhelmina Haertel
West Main Street
Memphis
Tenn
Notice of Pendency in Floyd Circuit Court
In Floyd County Indiana James Armstrong et al versus Delia M Campbell Wilbur Campbell Luella Moyle Martha F Watkins Clarence J Watkins and Royal C Watkins are called as necessary parties to a real estate action. The case stands for trial on the October term at the New Albany courthouse.
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State of Indiana
Floyd County
Floyd Circuit
James Armstrong
Detin M. Campbell
Wilbur Campbell
George H. Hester
Epu Ia
Delia M. Campbell
Luella Moyle
Martha E. Watekins
Clarence J. Watkins
Royal C. Watkins
Indiagay
Delia M, Campbell Wilbur Campbell
Martha F. Watkins
New Albany
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Indiana Legislative Assembly
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James A. Hemenway
Claypool
Will Hayes
Sullivan
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Jackson Club
Lafayette
J. Kirby Risk
Reel House
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Oliver Flook
Sarah Fiook
Pearl Street
Miss Frook
Emma Smith
John B. Arnold
Chartres Street
Lottie Krementz
St Louis
John S. Beach
Mia
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German Evangelical Church
Henry Casey
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