Westville Directory Listings for Hollenbeck and Martin
Physician and surgeon B W Hollenbeck with office at residence offers special attention to chronic diseases and general practice in Westville. F W Martin homeopathic physician and surgeon, office on Plane street between Main and Walnut, residence at corner Railroad and Jefferson streets, prompt day or night calls.
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B. W. Hollenbeck
Jes
F. W. Martin
Plane St
Main and
Walnut
Corner Railroad
Jefferson Sts
Calla
Bank of Westville Promotes Deposits and Loans
Bank of Westville KK advertises deposits received and money loaned on good security. Exchanges bought and sold and collections carefully attended to by S. Smith, proprietor.
Nicholson's Bill Passes the House in Rush
Indianapolis dispatch reports the Republican caucus apportionment bill passed amid sparse opposition, revealing district realignments that pit Watson against Johnson and reshuffle several seats. The Nicholson temperance bill also clears the House, imposing local option and first floor saloon rules, though Senate hurdle remains.
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Indianapolis
House
Republican Caucus
Watson
Johnson
Henley
Hatch
Overstreet
Tracewell
Hardy
Nicholson
Senate
State Committee
Republican State Committee
Republican Legislative Caucus
Harrison
Wishard
Investigation on Superintendent Johnson at state institute
Investigation by Senators Boyd White and Sweeny opens at Fort Wayne into Superintendent Alexander Johnson of the state institute for feeble minded youth. Dr B von Sweringen testifies Johnson is incompetent and violent, cites boys with sand weights, and questions food judgment amid past conflicts. evidence includes letters and statements from Mrs Orr and former stenographer George Paxton.
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Fort Waaxyne
Alexander Johnson
State Institute For
Boyd and White
Sweeny
L. M. Ninde
Johnson
Ef, A. Hackett
B. von Sweringen
Sweringen
Vistron
Orr
George Paxton
Statue of Patriot Soldier On Indiana Monument
Indianapolis reports a bronze statue of Colonel George Rogers Clark, hero of Fort Sackville, placed on the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The scene depicts Clark emerging from the icy Ohio River with raised hand and sword demanding possession.
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Indianapolis
Fort Sackwell
Vincennes
George Rogers Clark
Indiana
Mississippi River
Allegheny Mountains
American Republic
Clark
Man Bitten by Mad Dog Fights Back and Kills Animal
James King of Carbon in this county was severely bitten on the left wrist by a mad dog. The dog tore flesh before King strangled it to death. He traveled to Terre Haute to receive a madstone treatment.
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Brasil
James King
Carbon
King
Kise
Terre Haute
Milton man charged with murder after rent dispute
James McSiphle of Milton, east of Richmond, was jailed after fatally shooting Joseph Revield in an afternoon dispute over unpaid rent. Revield was struck just above the heart when he was ejected from the house.
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Richmond
James McSiphle
Milton
Here
Joseph Revield
Revield
McSiphle
Catholics Try to Prevent a Lecture by Mob Law
A 5000 strong mob surrounded Savannah’s Masonic Temple where ex Priest Slattery lectured. Windows were broken and the city’s white military force confronted the crowd with bayonets. Peace was restored as the mob, largely Roman Catholic, was driven back.
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Savannah
Masonic Temple
Slattery
Obituary notices and college appointment from 19th century telegrams
Abbreviated telegrams report multiple obituaries from Wheaton Illinois to Arcola Illinois and Wisconsin, noting deaths of J C Wheaton Sr and others, plus a University of Chicago professor elected to a mathematics chair at Shurtleff College in Alton. Salt Lake City population figures and Nebraska seed grain aid are mentioned, along with pension eligibility rulings for muster-in soldiers.
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Wheaton
Ills
J. C. Wheaton, Sr
Sibley
Ill
Robert Robertson
Fresno
Cal
Harry Thornton
Galena
William Jackson
Hazel Green
Wis
Sheldon, Ill
C. W. Stickney
Arcola
Ils
James Boggs
J. A. Smith
University of Chicago
Shurtleff College
Alton
Salt Lake City
Chicago Board of Trade
Nebraska
Reynolds
Weather outlook and regional forecasts for Indiana to Wisconsin
The forecast covers twenty four hours from 8 p.m. yesterday. Indiana shows fair weather with easterly winds. Illinois expects generally fair weather with southeasterly winds. Iowa may have showers then fair conditions with southeasterly winds. Lower Michigan looks for generally fair and warmer weather with southerly winds. Upper Michigan should be generally fair and warmer in the east with southwesters. Wisconsin anticipates fair weather with light showers in the far south, warmer in the far northeast, and winds from southeast to south.
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Washington
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Lower
Michigan
Upper
Wisconsin
The Markets Report from New York and Chicago
Money on call remains nominal at 1 percent with bankers and mercantile rates mixed. Chicago grain edges mixed with February wheat rising to .5134 and pork and lard futures steady. live cattle and hog prices show broad ranges at Union Stock Yards with varied classifications.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
United States
Pacific
Chicago
Burbanks
Hebrons
Stranrel
California
Carcano
Union
Texas
Cross-Examination in Hayward Case Edges Toward Conflicts
Prosecution attorney Hall probes Harry Hayward on the stand as cross-examination closes amid contradictions over a hold-up tale and a buggy ride with Miss Ging. Defense moves to impeach witness Wilson while questioning his recognition of Danforth and Ward as the trial rolls toward further testimony.
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Wilson
Minneapolis
Hall
Harry Hayward
Nye
Hamel
Harry
Miss Ging
Twin City Athletic Club
Intendo
Adry
Miss Vedder
Erwin
Iowa
M. D. Wilson
James Ward
Ward
Lyndale Avenue
Hennepin
Danforth
F. S. Danforth
Mardi Gras Carnivals Illuminate New Orleans Parade Splendor
New Orleans crowds filled Mardi Gras day with the Rex parade featuring twenty floats and a larger than usual host of private maskers. Comus and Proteus night parades lit Canal and Camp streets with grand club displays, royal courts, and a dazzling Olympus themed throne room at Washington Artillery Hall. Notables and travelers from several states attended. a lively collection of young ladies filled the streets as well.
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New Orleans
Comus
Proteus
Frank T. Howard
Fairchild
Camus
French Opera House
Emily Poitevent
Canal Street
Camp Street
Jackson
Iowa
Heard
Wisconsin
Davis
Rhode Island
Hubbard
Texas
Stephen B. Elkins
Henry B. Plant
Mexico
California
Contrasting Testimony on Murder Night Witness Dispute
Harold C. Stevens testified that with a friend he saw a well lit buggy with a man and a light mustache riding toward town from the lake. H Percy Brown said the interior was too dark for faces and he could not identify the driver, noting only a taunt outline of the rig and horse. The pair clashed over whether Stevens could describe the man next to the source couple, closing the day’s testimony.
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Harold C. Stevens
Lake of the Tiles
Lake Calhoun
Lake Street
Stevens
The Commons and Silver Resolution Passed in Commons
Robert L. Everett Liberal moved a bimetallic resolution in the British House of Commons urging international cooperation to form an international congress addressing the fluctuating values of gold and silver. The measure was debated but adopted without division as it did not bind the government.
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London
Robert L. Everett
House of Commons
The
Bimetallic League
France
Germany
Illinois Retail Lumber Dealers Meet in Chicago Session
In Chicago at the Grand Pacific hotel the Illinois Retail Lumber Dealers association held its annual session with intermissions for rest today. Members will travel by train through Cairo Memphis Vicksburg Baton Rouge to New Orleans and back to lumber camps. A key issue is insurance due to inflammable stock requiring full protection.
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ChicaGo
Ilinois Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Grand Pacific Hotel
South
Cairo
Ills
Memphis
Vicksburg
Miss
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Republican bill tightens Australian ballot law and divorce standards
Springfield reports a bill by John K. Tanner to redefine general election and allow nomination contests in the Australian ballot law. The libel law vote was reconsidered, a two year desertion divorce bill was killed, and a recount in the Wilson McKinley contest was ordered. Both houses passed resolutions eulogizing Jason Rogers.
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Springfield
John KR
Tanner
Republican State Committee
House
Senate
Jason Rogers
Wisconsin Senate Passes District Funds Bill and Bonded Debt Move
In Madison on February 7 the senate engrossed and read the third time a bill returning to school districts all interest money over four percent paid to the state since 1893. The assembly passed a Black River Falls bonded indebtedness bill. The age of consent bill was referred to judiciary. Other measures died including limits on accidental death damages and rail crossing guard gates.
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Madison
Senate
Black River Falls
Assembly
Committee On
Judiciary
Bank Robbery Suspect Identified After Shootout in Bulf
Deputy Sheriff O'Brien says the wounded gunman Riley is actually Charles O'Connor, son of a Twelfth Street Omaha restaurant keeper. The Griswold bank robbery is tied to Chicago figures Mark Davis and J G Gilmartin arrested receiving the rest of the loot. Riley remains at large.
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Riley
Denison Dies in Accident Cyanide Poisoning, Leadville Miner
Ralf F. Denison a noted assayer and mining man died from accidental poisoning after mistaking cyanide for water during lunch in his Leadville office. He was to be married in April and his mother lives in Geneseo New York.
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Leadville
Colo
Ralf F. Denison
Denison
Geneseo
N. Y
Earthquake Damages Greek Landmarks Demand Aid for Repairs
Athens reports an architect found Parthenon and Temple of Theseus in dangerous condition after recent shocks. Restoration estimated at 1,000,400 drachmas prompts the Archaeological Society to appeal to countries for funds to preserve the ancient buildings.
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Athens
Parthenon
Theseus
Archeological Society
Welsh Disestablishment Bill Introduced in Commons
Home Secretary Henry Asquith introduced the Welsh disestablishment bill in the house of commons and said the measure was identical with the 1804 bill.
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London
Henry Asquith
House of Commons
Russian Ambassador Offered Post as Foreign Minister
London February 27 The Russian ambassador to London M de Staal has been offered the post of Russian minister of foreign affairs succeeding the late M Gellors.
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London
M. de Staal
M. Gellors
Stabbing on Sixth Avenue Leaves Two Boys Injured
In New York on February 27 18 year old Thomas Pritchard stabbed 15 year old Joseph Canneo during a confrontation with Canneo and others. Pritchard took a knife from his companion to defend himself and slashed Canneo in the side.
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New York
Thomas Pritchard
Joseph Canneo
Pritchard
Sixth Avenue
Canneo
Ready Made Interview With Incoming Actress
An American theater interview profile notes the actress enjoying American audiences and eulogizing US decor. She predicts staying in America if managed, praises West coast praise, recalls rough yet sincere fans, and contrasts European stage dullness with American sparkle. An England return is hinted.
Jack of all trades preacher marries runaway couple at Newton
The Rev. Mr. Bedell, former Methodist preacher in Calhoun County, earned many titles in Newton. He ferried a runaway couple, fixed a buggy, offered hotel lodging, issued a marriage license, and performed the wedding himself, claiming multiple roles as blacksmith clerk minister and host.
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Bedell
Calhoun County
Newton
Court of Ordinary
Atlanta Constitution
Dirty towels in spakin chubes spark town gossip
The fragment likens household chores to mischief within a household. Marla laments preserved pace of the mistress's daughters and the unrest caused by whispered words of love. Life magazine style narration hints at scandal and envy among aging maids.
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Mike
Marla
Devotion Challenge From New York Weekly Dialogue
A playful exchange where Mr Softie asks how to prove devotion and Miss Beautie replies to bring a handsome and entertaining gentleman when calling. The fashionably coy line showcases social norms and flirtation tropes in a 19th century style newspaper brief.
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Softie
Umbrella mix up on the streetcar
A young woman on a streetcar discovers a loved silk umbrella is missing and accuses another passenger. The exchange draws remarks of theft and collusion, until a friend reveals the truth the umbrella was left behind in a room.
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Katie
Chicago. Tribune
A Miserable Man Satirizes Regrets of the Genteel
A prominent Georgian, living in rural districts, laments lifelong missed events from 1876 Philadelphia Exposition to the Chicago World’s Fair, reading delays, and missed artworks. His tale unfolds as a humorous reflection on persistent disappointments and unending sorrows.
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Philadelphia
Tese d’Urberville
Atlanta Constitution
Empress-Claimed Bride Teased in New York Weekly
A flirtatious vignette from the New York Weekly depicts a playful dialogue where a woman rules her partner with swagger now but warns of future dependence after marriage. The servant girl answers with a bold, defiant wink.
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New York Weekly
Leather in the Seat of Johnny’s Pants? Yale Record Snippet
A brief line from the Yale Record features a humorous exchange about leather in a student’s seat and a teacher awaiting after school. The odd slogan reflects campus humor and spoken slang of the period.
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Jimmy
Johnny
Yale
Hazel and Nutte Confront Family Turole Negotiations
Dialogue excerpt from New York World captions a tense exchange. An older man questions paternity while urging compliance as Hazel resists. Nutte invites him to stay the night. scene unfolds with familial strain.
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Hazel
Man
Nutte
New York World
No Respectful Claim to Meeting Me Apparently
Fragmentary quotation from Scribner's Magazine hints at social friction and a scene involving a man who felt pursued or ignored by a woman at a theater. The text remains unclear with garbled fragments and missing context.
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Bank OF Westville
KK. S. Smith
A Williams
W. Williams
Westville
Ind
W. W. Williams
Postoffice
Mrs. Bloomhuff
I. P. Herrold
Welcome Jerome
Railroad Street
William Koontz
K. ®. Nichols
LA Porte Directory
George H. Carter
Indiana Ave
la Porte
Prankee
Osborn
Andrews’ Bank
S10
Main Street
LaPorte, Ind
J. Vene Dorland
Scott Block
M. Hwenry
West Main St
LA Portz
Call and Sea
C. Richter
Attorney-At-Law
Oberreich & Arnold's
LaPote
ICOT
Court House
WM. C. Pitner & Son
LA Porre
Gephen Zeltner
Maple City Bakery
WM. Fosdick
LaPorte
T Ee Garden
al E. Shultz
Franklin Street
Michigan City
U. S. Gov’t
Gen
Ita
atSn
Liquor League
State House
Michael Cain
Spercent
State Board For
Soldier's Home
Matthews
State Soldiers’ Home
James R. Carnahan
D. N. Foster
Fort Wayne
James B. Wallace
Lafayette
Christopher J. Murphy
Evansville
Isaiah B. McDonald
Columbia City
Plymouth Rock Pants Company
James W. Fessler
Fesster
Prouty
Flirst
Boston
Woessler
Jack Frost
Institute For Feeble-Minded
Toto [Ts
Supt. Johnson
Savannah, GA
New York Financial
Kate Ging
Crescent City
van Smith
Detroit Free Press
Everett
Retail Lumber Dealers
the Griswold
Poulson
M. de Stan
America
West
England
Texas Siftings
Scribner’s Magazine
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