Man claims cure by pink pills from 1893 Nashville Banner tale
John W. Thomas Jr of Theta Tennessee narrates a dramatic recovery from collapse and severe illness in 1893. He says morphine and multiple doctors failed until his cousin gave him Dr Williams Pink Pills, which he credits with restoring strength, appetite, and weight.
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Theta, Tenn
New Mexico
Carters’ Creek
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Worthington editor touts Electric Bitters cure
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana Sun praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for constipation and sick headache and as a general tonic. Mrs Annie Stehle of Chicago reports six bottles restored her appetite energy and digestion after long fatigue and backache. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Obtain from E T Scotts drug store.
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Worthington
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Sun
Annie Stehle
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
E. T. Scott
Straddle on the money issue denied by Matthews
Indianapolis May 13 Governor Matthews disputes a Cincinnati Enquirer claim that he favored a money question straddle. He states no straddle and urges a clear honest platform with a silver emphasis to restore prosperity and avoid disaster to the Democratic party.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Democratic
Claude Matthews
South Bend Welcomes Veterans at 17th G A R Encampment
South Bend hosts Indiana G A R encampment as veterans arrive from across the state. Chief Commander Walker expected. Shively officials arrive. grand camp fire with Mayor Schafer delivering welcome. Richmond activists plan to woo next year’s gathering.
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Governor to Decide Today the Case of Convicted Banker
In Wabash on May 13 local lawyers pressed for a gubernatorial pardon for Thomas Arnold the South Whitley banker tied to the 1893 panic and depositor losses of 130000. Arnold jailed a year for accepting deposits while insolvent an appeal failed and the governor faces a stay deadline with a Whitley county petition and political intercession.
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Arnold
Supreme Court
Whitley County
Citizens Object to Good Roads in Marion Township
Several prominent Marion township residents filed an appeal in the auditor’s office against county commissioners advertising for macadamized road proposals. It marks the first objection in the county to the new road project.
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Bioford
Marion Township
Auditor
Huston Returns Home From Denver in Frail Health
J. N. Huston has returned to Connersville from Denver in improved but still weak health. He reports deteriorated eyesight and notable changes in appearance with hair turning almost white after his illness.
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Denver
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Matson Aide’s Stepmother Passes Away at 73
Mrs. Mary Matson, stepmother of Col. C. C. Matson and widow of Col. John A. Matson, died after a stroke followed by a hip fracture from a fall last Thursday. She was 73 and long a resident of Greencastle.
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Pardons J H Walker and Brush Lucas Released
Jeffersonville May 13. J H Walker who was sentenced from Wayne county to two years for forgery has been pardoned and returned home. Brush Lucas a well known prison figure was released after ten years for burglary.
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Wayne County
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Farm Tractor Accident Injures Joseph Smith in Harrow Mishap
May 13 report from Fowler says Joseph Smith was harrowing on his farm when his team ran away. He was thrown under the implement and severely mangled, sparking a grave farm accident incident near the city.
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Disappearance of Joseph Scott sparks concern at Her rick paper
Joseph Scott editor of a Her rick Illinois paper has vanished prompting unease among friends. John Love ex cashier of Watkins N J pleaded guilty to forging a report to the United States and was a defaulter for over 100000 dollars. The Illinois supreme court ruled slave marriages are not binding. Dr Coney fought Commodore Coulson in Yankton South Dakota. Coulson bitten finger led to possible death from gangrene. Joseph Raymond escaped from county hospital in Omaha Nebraska and was captured after five men aided. all involved were badly bitten.
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Yankton
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Omaha
Neb
Weather Indications for Twenty Four Hours
The weather forecast across states notes partly cloudy conditions with possible local thunderstorms in Indiana and Illinois and southerly winds. Lower Michigan shows local rain with generally fair southeastern portions and light to fresh southwesterly winds. Upper Michigan reports local showers and warmer western areas with fresh to brisk southeasterly winds. Wisconsin expects local rains with variable winds and warmer northern portions. Iowa sees local rains followed by fair weather in the west and cooler eastern areas with variable winds.
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Lincoln Tornado Leaves City in Turmoil and Damage
A Lincoln Nebraska tornado struck at 4 45 pm May 13 causing widespread destruction. Buildings unroofed trees downed and injuries reported including J L Workman A L Woodry Mrs J B Abbott and Henry Meyer with major damage to the State Hospital for the Insane Beckwith and Kelly blocks and the Bohemian Roman Catholic church. Weathered by debris and hail the storm left streets strewn with wreckage and communications cut in surrounding areas.
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Cyclone Strikes Elkhorn Nebraska Hurting Children and Farmer
A tornado swept through Elkhorn Nebraska injuring several children at the school as the funnel cloud forced them to the furnace room. Farmer Carl Johnson was caught in the twister his wagon demolished and clothes torn away as debris flew. The storm damaged two miles of territory and path extended northwest.
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Cyclone Tops Sterling Area Destroys Homes Near Cow Creek
A cyclone passed five miles north of Sterling near Cow Creek from the southwest wrecking homes of Logan Zerbe Levi Jagney Robert Deemer and others. Three people were slightly injured and considerable stock killed though no fatalities are confirmed. Damage reports are slow to come in.
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Cyclone Strikes Worthington Demolishes Twenty Buildings
A cyclone hit Worthington Minnesota on May 18 demolishing twenty buildings with no serious injuries reported. Local officials closed streets as crews assessed damage and began repairs. Weather officials attributed the storm to a fast moving cyclone over the region.
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Convention Indorses Teller After Stormy Session
Denver May 13 The Arapahoe county convention adjourned after a long session adopting resolutions endorsing silver protection and reciprocity. Senator Teller’s senate course was unanimously indorsed while Senator Wolcott was ignored in the resolutions though an amendment condemning his disloyal conduct to Colorado’s interests was heavily voted down.
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Crawford Defense Finishes as Crawford Reaches Jury
Crawford speaks for defense before adjournment in Newport Kentucky asjury is to be given by afternoon. Commonwealth Attorney Lockhart to conclude for the prosecution after Colonel Crawford exhausts his remarks and the court reconvenes later today.
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Baltimore Club Threat Over Gate Receipts Telegram
In Baltimore on May 13 President Vonderhorat of the Baltimore Base Bay club sends a telegram to Manager An der Ahe of St. Louis accusing him of taking their gate receipts and warning they will not appear in his city again if the issue continues.
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Unveiling of General Hancock Equestrian Statue in Washington
President and top officials witnessed the May ceremony unveiling the General W.S. Hancock equestrian statue in Washington. Senator Palmer delivered the main tribute while President Cleveland offered a second address praising civic duty and national sacrifice, with Hancock's grandson revealing the monument during a military parade.
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Addicks Wins in Delaware Showdown at State Convention
Republican state convention in Delaware erupted in a fierce clash between factions led by J Edward Addicks and ex Senator Anthony Higgins. The Higgins bolt met in the state house while Addicks allies held control on credentials and rules. Delegates chosen favored McKinley with a platform backing honest money and opposing free silver.
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Hiram Reedy
Paris T. Carlisle
Cornelius P. Swain
George H. Hall
McKinley
D. F. Stewart
J. Frank Allen
Hirm Rt. Burton
Caleb RB. Layton
Addicks
Greatest Parade At Cairo Encampment In War Era
The Prairie State Grand Army celebration in Cairo on May 13 drew thousands. Businesses and homes displayed flags with Grant Logan and Lincoln pictures. Schoolchildren formed color-coded formations and veterans sang patriotic songs and received flowers. Campfires featured speeches by National Commander Walker and Department Commander Powell.
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Senate debates and pension bill actions in Washington
In Washington the senate nears a compromise on a southern California harbor dispute after four days of debate. Frye proposes a three civil engineer, a naval officer, and a coast survey officer commission and a decision by 3 pm. The house tackles Rinaker v Downing with a recount discussion and Moody joins in.
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Mystery death at Colonnade Hotel identified as wife of bookkeeper
New York May 13 The body found after a patient effort to erase identity has been identified as the wife of Charles H. Biller, a Western Union Telegraph bookkeeper. Biller believes his wife was insane prior to death by her own hand.
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Brooklyn's Unofficial Trial Reaches 91.07 Knots
The cruiser Brooklyn, nicknamed the Greater New York, completed an unofficial trial at Cramp's shipyard, achieving 91.07 knots per hour on her test run before docking yesterday.
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