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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
6
A compact survey of home and foreign items drawn from global quarters for the busy reader. The digest covers notable events, economic signals, political developments, cultural notes, and public affairs presented in brief concise briefs. Each item highlights key facts and dates as they appear in the week’s reporting.
Reports describe brutal fighting in Moscow between revolutionists and Cossacks with thousands killed or wounded. Leaders warn of armed forces forming for civil war as the rebellion expands to many cities including Nizhni Novgorod with tens of thousands of insurgents marching toward Moscow. The czar acknowledges peril but hopes for a favorable result.
Charles T. Yerkes dies in New York leaving his Fifth Avenue mansion to the city. In Chicago, two sluggers and five union men convicted in the Gilhooley case with prison terms. Joseph Davis survived a nine day mine ordeal in Wilkes-Barre. AAAS proposed Niagara Falls preservation. Fatal train collision on Great Northern at Granville, North Dakota. Cartier Bagby shot at Notre Dame while others attempted a street robbery. Freight engine explosion near Disco Hill killed three. Home collapse in Wheeling leaves three dead. NY stock transfer law to yield over five million revenue in its first year. Jerome condemns widespread gambling as police threat. Minnesota Supreme Court upholds inheritance tax. Elkins law rebates case indicts Chicago Burlington & Quincy. Dr Oliver Hart sentenced to 45 years for Irene Klonkow murder.
In New York City Mayor selects retired U. S. Army Gen Theodore A. Bingham to succeed McAdoo as police commissioner. The move follows a long career in public service and military duty, signaling a shift in city governance.
The Times reports John A. McCall has resigned as president of the New York Life Insurance Co. He refunded 235000 tied to Andrew Hamilton's 1904 payments and may be succeeded by Alexander L. Orr. Hamilton's clarification remained unsatisfactory to the Fowler committee.
Washington observed a formal New Year greeting as President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt welcomed thousands at the White House. Cabinet members, diplomats, judiciary, senators, and military officers passed before the president, with Col. Bromwell presenting to him. The reception ended at 2 44 pm, compared with 7115 guests the previous year.
Fire destroyed the large four story brick plant of the Hagerstown Storage and Transfer company in Hagerstown Maryland causing an estimated loss between 125000 and 150000 dollars.
Druggists guarantee refund if Pazo Ointment fails to cure piles in six days. Customer testimonial from Mrs. Thos. Robbins of Norwich New York dated February 17, 1900 credits Piso’s Cure for Consumption with saving her life three years earlier. A Turkish turban made from about 20 yards of muslin noted.
Advertising copy notes a quick cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund if it fails. Box bears B.W. Grove’s signature. Includes a moral line about virtue and honesty being twins and its own reward.
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