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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
1
A Detroit ad offers a free prescription from Dr A. E. Robinson for urinary and back pain relief. It claims quick healing with a home remedy, urging readers to write for the copy at K-46 Luck Building.
A dramatic report recounts a broker named De Broker knocked down when a barrel of flour fell. The ledger questions the incident as Wheat goes down with the dramatic mishap described in tongue in cheek dialogue.
Mrs Mary E Breig of Philadelphia reports a painful two month skin condition with cracking bleeding and itching on her hands. After reading an ad she tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment and recovered before using a full cake, avoiding loss of work. A free sample offer follows.
A quotation on cheerfulness describes it as a sunlike influence in the soul, yielding steady serenity and perpetual calm. The remark emphasizes the uplifting effect of sunny disposition.
Garfiel d Tea advocates keeping the system in prime condition by choosing consistent virtue. The note emphasizes doing more good by being good rather than through other methods.
President Taft issues a proclamation advising American citizens to refrain from entering Mexico and to leave if already there as dangers rise. The note warns violations will be prosecuted and urges adherence to neutrality and international law.
El Paso reports 35 deaths and confirms Pancho Villa attacked Chihuahua city with about 700 men after demanding surrender from Pascual Orozco. Orozco and forces were routed, Orozco sought Juarez reinforcements, and Villa entrenched to resist invaders, maintaining loyalty to the government while Orozco reportedly sided with rebels.
An auditor reports that a corporation led by J. P. Morgan & Co. used interlocking boards to curb competition via price control and raw material leverage. It cites a $69.3 million cash profit, $62.5 million for promotion, $6.8 million for a bond conversion, nine year net earnings of $1.03 billion, and claims the Steel trust controlled about 80 percent of U.S. steel holdings, contrary to Roosevelt era statements.
Federal Judge George A Carpenter ruled that records of National Packing company directors meetings are competent evidence against the meat packers. The court had allowed the records to show corporate acts only. Ferdinand Sulzberger testified he attended meetings from 1898 to May 1902 where margins and ship twenty were discussed. Arthur Meeker Jerome H Pratt appeared for Armour & Co. G F Swift, Francis A Fowler, Charles Swift, George Hartwell for Swift & Co. L H Hayman for Morris & Co.
Albany Governor Dix says he will deny pardoning Foulke E Brandt until it is proven that the former valet of Mortimer L Schiff did not commit the crime he confessed and was sentenced to thirty years. He notes he has no remorse for his actions and cites moral and legal factors guiding his stance.
Capt Albert Berry made history by leaping from an airplane at 1500 feet and landing safely by parachute at Jefferson Barracks. Spectators cheered as soldiers surrounded him and escorted him to Colonel Wood's office for congratulations.
Los Angeles authorities report former chief detective Franklin of the McNamara defense confessed last week to using funds to corrupt jurors in the celebrated case. Judge George Cabaniss ordered a four thousand dollar fine and issued a severe admonition, noting no late prison sentence could be given for the offense.
Reports from Peking describe the northern Chinese army near the capital, with mutinous troops looting and setting fires in the city. In Tientsin shooting and arson recur amid weak local authority, foreign consuls coordinating an external patrol to deter further violence.
Three leaders Emmeline Pankhurst Mrs Turkes and Mrs Marshall received two month sentences. Prosecution put total damage at about 25000 with 124 women arrested. 30 cases disposed of. Police overwhelmed as stones shattered store windows and sympathizers filled benches.
The report notes US troop readiness elsewhere and possible 100 additional soldiers to be telegraphed from Manila for use in Peking and Tientsin. Yuan Shikai pleads with soldiers lest the republic fall. Mutiny toll cited at 500 killed and $14 million in losses. Peking quiets as foreign troops parade. Tsitsikar fighting reported in Manchuria.
El Paso Texas reported that Ee Z Steever and a squad of soldiers were sent from Columbus to Rancho La Palmas about 30 miles from Columbus to probe a clash between American cowboys and Mexican rebels on the Mexican side. The report states several Mexicans were killed or wounded and the cattlemen moved on on foot after the firefight.
A Covington Missouri reader recounts near-fatal female health issues and a doctor recommending surgery. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with stabilizing her condition and restoring her health after other treatments failed. Other women reportedly advised trying the tonic. Brownsville Indiana and Mrs O M Cline are named as supporters.
Fragmentary note mentions Mrs Bee and Mr Neggitt, accusing him of accepting an arrangement, and discussing four days and nights away from home. No further context or details available.
Fragmentary OCR text provides little clear event or subject. The line shows stray tokens like five gauge high and doorknob. No identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or concrete actions are readable.
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