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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
1
P Iseminger trustee announces sale of text books at his residence located one half mile west of Alida on nestass. The notice lists items available for purchase at the home.
Try Crain-O offered to grocers as a coffee substitute for all ages. Described as rich Mocha like flavor, made from pure grains, gentle on delicate stomachs, and priced at one fourth the cost of coffee per package.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Allen's Foot Care to soothe swollen hot feet and stop sweating and blisters. Mentions corn relief and comfort, with scattered brand and store references.
Flora Indiana January five report details Luella Mabbitt disappearance ten years ago and Ameeti Green lynching after abducting her. Rev Daniel Parker recalls Luella later living in Mexico, while Amer Green and brother Bill served jail time, Bill in Miami county for Enos Brumbaugh murder.
In Juncie Indiana on January 5 a new hitch emerged in the Ball Brothers fruit jar strike. The company conceded a weekly raise to be held in abeyance and a lump sum payment at year end July. Workers agreed to pause further trouble in exchange for the concession. The factory resumed work yesterday morning.
Muncie Indiana January 5 Isaac Beck a local agent of the American Express company despondent over business troubles and overwork shot himself in his office yesterday He was 57 years old and had been in the express business for thirty two years
In Brazil Indiana on January 6 a strike began at the No. 8 Brazil Black Coal company mine after three drivers returned to work despite unsettled dues in the miners' organization for the last month.
Weather indications for twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday show Indiana and Illinois likely fair and colder in the south, with westerly to variable winds. Lower Michigan expected partly cloudy with light to fresh westerly to southerly winds. Upper Michigan generally fair with fresh westerlies. Wisconsin forecast fair with fresh westerly to southwesterly winds. Iowa expect fair weather with variable winds becoming southerly.
Chicago prices show wheat and corn fluctuating with small gains in May and July contracts. Pork and lard futures ease while butter eggs and poultry quotes hold steady. Northwestern potatoes and Illinois sweet potatoes fetch notable per bushel and per barrel rates amid steady live stock receipts.
Kansas City police report two unknown robbers boarded the Pittsburg and Gulf Port Arthur express as it left the city, bound and gagged the messenger, rifled the local safe, and fled near Air Line Junction. Officials estimate losses vary. investigators suspect several thousand dollars in money and jewelry. Julius Tunte received an eighty year sentence in Chicago for burglary under the habitual criminal act.
Washington January 5. Commissioner Evans reports several pensioners have written asking their pensions be cancelled. One Michigan recipient enclosed his certificate declaring he was not entitled to the bounty and would try to return all money drawn since 1895 when the pension was granted.
David B Bates, labeled a bigamist, was convicted in Judge Hor in Chicago on January 5, ending his illicit marriage business.
The article reports a harsh assessment of an arbitration ruling on claims by Oberlander and Messenger for mistreatment by Mexican authorities. It notes the Argentine arbitrator Senor Quesada favored Mexico and alleges the decision ignored law and relied on sympathy, provoking criticism from the state department.
WJ Bryan returned from a Mexican trip to strong displays of loyalty by political and social friends. A complimentary banquet by the Bryan traveling men's club followed a reception for notable guests from abroad. Honorable George Fred Williams David Overmyer and JH Atwood spoke as fans hailed Bryan as the Democratic candidate for 1900.
The body of a newborn wrapped in a newspaper was discovered by boys under the La Crosse river bridge. Police investigate with considerable public excitement surrounding the case.
Telegrams report Cassius Clay’s young wife has returned home. A blaze in Stockton California destroyed warehouses worth about 500000 dollars. Other items mention Havana discussions, Navy plans, and notable deaths and marriages.
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