Contagion fears sweep Indiana towns as health measures tighten
In Muncie and Clinton areas health officials brace for a diphtheria and scarlet fever surge. Dr. Hugh A. Cowing vows forcible enforcement of health laws as schools close and quarantines rise. In Boston and Kokomo, incidents of violence and accidents are reported, with injuries and uncertain recoveries. Governor Mitchell's Florida invitation to Indiana leaders adds political notes to a troubled period.
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Muncie
Ind
Popley
Hugh A. Cowing
Cowing
State Health Board
Clinton
Hurts
State Board of Health
Matthews
Mitchell
Indianapolis
Florida
Tallahassee
Claude Matthews
Indiana
Fla
Tampa
Dr King s New Discovery credited with saving life
Beaversville Indiana druggist G Caillouette testifies that Dr King s New Discovery saved a patient from la grippe after other doctors failed. He used three bottles and recovered, calling it worth its weight in gold. A free trial is offered at Scott s drug store Teeter. also De Witt s Witch Hazel Salve cures eczema and piles.
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Scott’s
de Witt
Bucklin's Arnica Salve Ad for Many Ailments
Bucklin's Arnica Salve claimed best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded price 25 cents per box for sale by E T Scott.
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E. T. Scott
That Wired Feeling and Other Local Notices
An assorted column advertises Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as remedies for stomach issues, along with a property sale listing: a 20 acre farm with mill and buildings for $1,500 owned by a widow. The ad promises quick, thorough relief and a strong bargain for buyers.
Best boots and shoes at Wm A Punsky Westville
In Westville Wm A Punsky offers footwear including boots shoes and oxfords. Visit the shop for men and women styles and feed for customers seeking durable footwear.
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Westville
Two Years for Double Murder in Indiana Case
Gallagher was sentenced to two years for murdering James Dugan with a knife on April 26 and also implicated in Reid’s murder. He previously received twenty-one years for Reid’s death. a retrial followed for Dugan’s killing, with physicians blaming a delayed blade removal for Dugan’s later death.
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Munceie
Ind
Francis J. Gallagher
James Dugan
Gallagher
Joseph Reid
Reid
Dugan
No Truth of Senator Voohes Pares Report
Dr Jenkins physician to Senator Voohes states Indianapolis rumour of paresis is false and notes no symptoms. He reports the senator's health improving and plans a Washington trip at month’s start to attend Congress opening. The senator has been driving frequently recently.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jenkins
Voohees
Indianapolis
Washington
Congress
Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued in Indianapolis
Governor Matthews issues a Thanksgiving proclamation designating November 26 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer in line with the president's previous declaration. Local readers in Indianapolis prepare for the national observance with church and community events planned.
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Indianapolis
Matthews
Rushville Patriot Seeks McKinley Nomination for Indiana Pension Agent
Rushville Indiana on November 18 Colonel Ed ward H Wolfe of Rushville urges President elect McKinley to appoint him as pension agent for Indiana to succeed Martin Van Buren Spencer.
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Rushville
Ind
Edward H. Wolfe
McKinley
Indiana
Martin van Buren Spencer
Indiana Liquor League moves to curb hostile legislature
The Indiana Liquor League leaders met in Indianapolis and outlined steps to block or influence measures expected at the forthcoming general assembly session.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Liquor League
General Assembly
Counterfeit Half Dollars Plague Southwest Michigan
A report notes widespread circulation of counterfeit 1885 dated half dollars in Southwestern Michigan. It also mentions local crime, labor actions, and scattered weather outlooks across several states.
Money rates and grain and livestock quotes from New York and Chicago
New York financials show money on call at 4 percent, mercantile rates, weak sterling, and various bond and silver certificate figures. Chicago Board quotes include wheat, corn, oats, butter, eggs, poultry, potatoes, honey, apples, and live stock prices with ranges for hogs, cattle, and sheep at the Union Stock Yards.
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New York
Prime Mercantile Pawer
Sterling Exchange
United States
Chicago Grain and Produce
Board of Trade
Burbanks
Hebron
Illinois
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Stags
Texas Stears
Western Rangers
JJ Veal
Calvas
Western
McKinley Talks Cabinet With Hanna and Boutelle
Syracuse dispatch reports Representative Charles Boutelle of Maine being summoned by President-elect McKinley to Canton. Hanna and McKinley held a long conference with Secretary Osborne present. Reporters pressed on a cabinet announcement, but no details were given.
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Syracuse
Charles
Boutelle
Maine
Canton
McKinley
Hanna
Osborne
McKinley aides discuss free silver and health of Mrs McKinley
President elect McKinley and Hannna receive callers in Cleveland as Texas chairman Green Indiana official Huston and Minnesota chair Bixby visit. Mrs McKinley’s health improves after daily carriage drives while Bryan urges silver clubs without naming him to sustain the fight in coming years.
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McKinley
Hanna
Cleveland
E. H. R. Green
Republican State Committee of
Texas
John N. Huston
Indiana
Chales Hodges
Galveston
Tex
Tams Bixby
Minnesota
Major McKinley
Bixby
Major
Wife
D. K. Watson
Columbus
Dr. Weakly
Cincinnati
Manchester
Kansas City
William J. Bryan
The
Times
Aris
Kan
Ray
McNinney Names Hanna and Bayne for Cabinet Posts
The speaker praises prominent Republicans and points to Mark Hanna as secretary of the treasury and Henry C. Bayne of Wisconsin as postmaster general, in a discussion on political appointments.
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McNinney
Mark Hanna Fo
Teasury
Tienry C. Bayne
Wisconsin
Governor Pingree's Reform Program Outlined
Colonel John Atkinson, Pingree's adviser, lists agenda items for the governor elect. Proposals include primary elections over conventions, lower peninsula two cent fares, railroad property taxation equal to other property, state level application of interstate commerce principles, a public franchise vote, anti trust and anti monopoly laws, protections against over capitalization and promoter swindles, anti coercion measures for voters, and abolition of free passes for public officials.
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Detroit
John Atkinson
Pingree
Lower Peninsula
Utah Election Law Conflicts With State Constitution
Salt Lake City November 18. County Attorney C O Whittmore issued an opinion declaring the ballot not a secret one as required by the constitution making the election absolutely invalid though the canvassing board must perform its ministerial duties and the county clerk may issue certificates unless court intervention halts action.
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Salt Lake
Utah
C. O. Whittmore
Board of
Board of Canvassers
Lake County Canvassing Board
Vest says Dingley tariff bill unlikely to pass Senate
Senator Vest arrived in Washington and said Republicans cannot pass the Dingley tariff bill in the upcoming session. He predicted GOP senators who opposed the bill with Democrats last session will likely oppose again, with Carter as the possible exception. He doubted desertion by gold Democrats.
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Washington
Vest
Senate
Carter
128th Annual Banquet of New York Chamber of Commerce
The 128th annual banquet of the New York State Chamber of Commerce at Delmonico’s drew 400 members and 330 guests. Speakers praised business leaders in politics and those who opposed free coinage, while letters from President Cleveland and Governor Morton were read to enthusiastic applause.
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New. York
Chamber of Commerce of
State of
New York
Delmonico’ Ss
Cleveland
Morton
Black residents forced from Calvert City area after mob attack
Paducah Ky November 18 Smith Torian a Black man was injured by buckshot after about 100 white residents attacked a stave crew for Standard Oil at Altoona near the Tennessee river. The mob forced Black workers to leave the area with no arrests, and no Black residents remain in the locality for miles.
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Paducah
Smith Torian
Altoona
Tennessee
Standard Oil Company
Calvert City
Milton Clark
John Boyd
Zena Jenkins
John Keeber
Stiles
John Freen
Not Very Serious for Georgia Three Young Men Mortally Wounded
In Swainsboro Georgia at McLeod's station on the Stillmore road Felix Roundtree and brothers John and Lawson Sutton were mortally wounded after a dispute over a settlement. Suttons were knocked down, Roundtree fired and wounded them. he was then shot in the back and killed.
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Swainsboro
McLeod’s
Stillmore Road
Felix Roundtree
John
Lawson Sutton
Sutton
John Sutton
Roundtree
Methodist college presidents gather at Northwestern campus
Chicago reports that twenty seven heads of Methodist colleges and universities arrive for their annual convention. They seek President Roger's office and meet Northwestern's chief executive as they discuss educational topics.
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Chicago
Evanston
Adn Pnst
Northwestern
Mroger
Methodist
United States
Star Pointer Beats Patchen in Three Straight Heats
Philadelphia racing notes reveal Star Pointer the Tennessee pacer, world champion for three straight heats, defeated Joe Patchen in a match race with times 2 4 percent, 2 05 percent, and 2 06 percent after several postponements.
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Philadelphia
Mov
Star Pointer
Tennessee
Joe Patchen
Bitterly widow claims autopsy death by self
In Kansas City on November 18 Mary E Bitterly widow of Autrust Bitterly the wealthy Leavenworth area farmer says her husband died by his own hand claiming he was demented and that she left him before he shot himself.
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Elwood
Ind
Joseph Layne
Kansas City
Mary E. Bitterly
Autrust Bitterly
Leavenworth
Kan
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