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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1905

Page

7

Empress Zin Gou Leads Bold Siege and Triumph in Asia

In a heroic tale set in ancient Asia, Empress Zin Gou rallies Take-Outsi to seize Korea, defeats the king, and claims victory through decisive battles and sea routes. The narrative links her to the modern Mikado Mutsu Hito and the Mi Ogi era, praising royal lineage and enduring imperial power.

Imperial Palace Take-Outsi- Ne-Soukoune Take-Outsi Japan Tsoui-Ai-Teno Mixado Mikado Nai-dai-Tsin Zin-Gou Matsoura-Gawa Kasufi- No-Oura Foumi- Youi-Mio-Zin Korea China Zin-Gou-Gou-Gou Mutsu Hito Zin- Gou Mi-Ogi Europe Tien-Sio-Dai-Tsin Sun

Ode to the Reporter

A poem lauds reporters for their work across weather and trials. It praises their dedication to capturing events from murder and death to battles and celebrations, noting their camera work and phonograph record of performances and victories.

Readers, The Press And The Public In Shadowed Times

The poem reflects on how newspapers reveal society to the public. It critiques media as a force that reports crime graft politics and social life while shaping perceptions of both rich and poor and exposing private matters. The verse laments intrusive coverage and its impact on craft and reputation.

Grain farming vast unused land in Norway

In Norway less than one acre in every hundred is used for grain growing. The data highlights underutilized arable area and potential for increased cereal production in the region.

Norway

Two Girls Spark Fatal Bloomington Duel Between Fathers

Bloomington Ind April 8 Jacob Hartman and James Terrell prominent citizens fought a duel at Terrell home after a quarrel between their daughters. Each fired a revolver. Terrell was shot in the abdomen and likely to die. Hartman surrendered to police and was later released on a $2,000 bond.

Bloomington Ind Jacob Hartman James Terrell Terrell Hartman Terre

Sander son murder trial yields acquittals in Hartford City case

In Hartford City Indiana April 8 the jury cleared Mrs Ollie Sanderson of complicity in her husband murdered body found in a pond Six defendants faced verdicts William Cook convicted and sentenced to life Otto Cook and Ernest Sanderson yet to be tried Clara Smith and Samuel Emery acquitted while Mrs Sanderson and others were freed

Hartford City Ind Ollie Sanderson William Cook

Evansville Riot Prisoner Trimble Seeks Pardon

William Trimble, taller than other rioters in the 1903 Evansville violence, received an indeterminate prison term of two to fourteen years. George Heilman urged clemency arguing Trimble soloed as scapegoat, but the state board of pardons took no action.

Indianapolis Ind Evansville William Trimble Trimble George Heilman State Board of Pardons

Hatters Reach Wage Pact as Pioneer Plant Reopens

Wabash Indiana April 6 officials of the United Hatters of North America settled differences between Pioneer hat works and 300 workers who were laid off when the plant halted operations a month earlier after workers refused a wage cut. The plant will resume immediately as a closed shop with the workers agreeing to the reduction.

Wabash Ind United Hatters of North America Pioneer Hat Works

Engineer Survives 2300-Volt Steam Radiator Shock

John Thompson, engineer at South Bend electric lighting plant, touched a steam radiator near a generator and received a 2300 volt shock. He lay unconscious for about half an hour, felt crushed and immovable, but recovered with only a slight burn on his hand and no lasting injuries.

South Bend Ind John Thompson Thompson

Strike Ends As Mills Agree To Hire Only Union Men

The Princeton Indiana strike over a 25 cent daily wage rise for unskilled workers ended when employers agreed to hire only union men and workers dropped their wage demand. Several hundred workers were affected by the dispute.

Princeton Ind

Col Zebulon Pike Remains Move Opposed by Descendants

Lawrenceburg Indiana April 8 descendants of Col Zebulon Pike oppose a Colorado movement to relocate his remains to the summit of Pike s Peak. Pike died in 1818 while commanding an American expedition in invading Canada and was buried on his farm before being moved to the family cemetery in 1868.

Lawrenceburg Ind Colorado Zebulon Pike Pike’s Peak Col. Pike Canada Co. Pike

Pickpockets Take Lifelong Savings From Weaver

Indianapolis April 7. Pick pockets seized 1585 dollars from Daniel Weaver, a teamster who had drawn the money from a bank to pay for a home. Weaver was jostled in an elevator bound for an office to pay the money and secure his deed, and suspects the theft occurred there. There is no crew.

Indianapolis Ind Daniel Weaver Weaver

Professor Sues For Damages in Indiana Case

Milan Indiana April 7 Professor John H Roudebush superintendent of Dillsboro schools sues John J Jewett for 2000 damages. Jewett had sued Roudebush last December for punishing his 16 year old son. Roudebush acquitted Jewett then seized an iron poker and struck the professor over the head.

Milan Ind John H. Roudebush Dillsboro John 8 Jewett Roudebush

Jezewski divorce suit ends in mother's suicide in Evansville

In Evansville Indiana on April 6 Mrs John Olszewski aged 29 killed herself by ingesting acid after her husband sued for divorce and government officials had taken away her children.

Jevansville Ind John Olszewski

Middletown Extends 99-Year Franchise To Traction Co

The town board of Middletown Indiana granted a 99 year franchise to the Indiana Union Traction Co The deal includes extending the interurban electric railway system from Anderson to Middletown paralleling the Pennsylvania railroad line.

Anderson Ind Middletown Indiana Union Traction Co Traction Company Pennsylvania

Ten year-old runs away to dodge dentist in Indianapolis

Ten year-old Litha Cain of Frankfort fled home to avoid a dentist. He traveled to Indianapolis claiming no one should "foolin' with his teeth." Police returned him to his mother Mrs. Jonathan Cook.

Indianapolis Ind Litha Cain Jonathan Cook Frankfort

Rush order shuts Anderson saloons as Gov Hanly passes

A police rush order in Anderson Indiana on April 6 closed all saloons by 11 PM and required blinds to be drawn. Report says Gov Hanly traveled through the city earlier and would pass through again near midnight on his Marion return.

Anderson Ind Hanly Marion

Webb heirs sell Lima area theater to circus owner

In Peru Penu Indiana on April Webb opera house and Colonial hotel plus residential property owned by the heirs of O P Webb were sold to Benjamin F E Wallace circus owner for 75000. The Webbs will manage the theater until September.

Penu Ind Webb Opera House Colonial Hotel O. P. Webb Benjamin FE. Wallace Webbs

Traction Line Collision Injures Motorman Queicser

In Frankfort Indiana a freight and a passenger car on the Indianapolis and Northwestern Traction line collided. Motorman Oscar Queicser of Indianapolis was trapped in the vestibule and badly hurt.

Frankfort Ind Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction Line Oscar Queicser Indianapolis

Dillsboro Votes to Build New Public School

In Milan Indiana on April 8 voters approved a special election plan to spend 4000 dollars for a new public school building replacing the condemned structure. The site remains unchanged.

Milan Ind Dillsboro

Shot Man Murders Doctor in Rensselaer Study

In Rensselaer Indiana on April 7 Joe Marshall a member of a prominent family fired at Dr. L M Washburn who sat in his study. The doctor is expected to recover Marshall was arrested in a cemetery and will be sent to an asylum.

Rensselear Ind Joe Marshall Dr. L. M. Washburn Marshall

Back Salary Law Upheld by Indiana Supreme Court

The 1903 pack salary law was held constitutional by the Indiana Supreme Court in the Perry county versus George J. Lindeman case, with Lindeman serving as present county clerk.

Indianapolis Ind Supreme Court Perry County George J. Lindeman

Gov Hanly Endorsed by North Indiana Conference

Gov Hanly received endorsement from the North Indiana conference for enforcing law and promoting civic righteousness. A dispatch invited him to attend the conference and deliver an address, as reported from Portland Indiana on April 8.

Hanly Portland Ind North Indiana

Are Your Kidneys Weak A Public Health Claim Card

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney disorders claiming many diseases begin in the kidneys. A testimonial from Mrs A J Walker of Atlanta Georgia praises its health benefits and suggests the remedy strengthens the body.

A. J. Walker East Linden St Atlanta, Ga

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Free Sample Offer

Editorial notice promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer & Co offering a free sample bottle and a book of testimonials. Readers are urged to mail address to receive the sample and to mention reading the offer in the newspaper. Bottles cost fifty cents to one dollar at drug stores.

Swamp-Root Swamp Root Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

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