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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
1
Advert for Dr. Derby's Kidney Pills claiming to cure backaches headaches and a wide range of kidney related symptoms in women. Describes sufferers as aged and despondent, guarantees safety and effectiveness, offers 2c and 50c sizes or a free sample, available at druggists or Derby Medicine Co Eaton Rapids Michigan.
In a lively exchange a collector named Suremark boasts he can hit the bull's-eye nine times out of ten, challenging Easte Turner who predicts trouble getting a way out. The dialogue highlights a boastful contest at a local fair or game setting.
The exchange describes landmarks along the river including an armory for soldiers an arsenal a grand iron works factory a powder magazine a train shed like building a large smokestack and a marble palace of peace noted by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as a satirical tour of city sites.
A customer asks for an ax while inquiring about piano accessories. The salesman confirms the shop keeps a full line of piano supplies, including items for maintenance and play.
A colorful, terse oddity notes Stella-Jack kneeling before someone last night. It mentions Bella-Wrell as a bowlegged, unfortunate figure and hints at social friction in a sharp, quippy tone.
In Chicago Judge Kohlsaat voids federal habeas jurisdiction delaying the Sherman anti trust trial for two days. He quashes the writ, remands defendants to sureties and allows appeal to the Supreme Court. Government counsel objects to the postponement as needless.
Theodore Roosevelt criticizes current antitrust strategy in an Outlook editorial. He urges full government supervision of industry, denounces lawsuits over mere size, and warns that breaking up big firms may leave control with the same players. He singles out the tobacco trust case as unjust if penalties are not real.
A powerful earthquake tremor damaged Hohenzollern castle near Hechingen and caused panic across Ebingen Constance Mulhouse and other cities in Prussia Baden Württemberg and Alsace Lorraine. Strong shocks hit Berne Zurich and the Alps with avalanches on Mount Blane.
Gen Bernardo Reyes was arrested in San Antonio by a US marshal on charges of violating neutrality laws. An indictment from the federal grand jury in Laredo names Reyes and four prominent Mexicans plus Webb County Sheriff in conspiracies. Reyes was held on a $5,000 bond and called the action ridiculous.
Report from Tientsin says Henan rebels massacre foreigners at Hsianfu capital of Shensi. Including Legrange mission staff in Lo Los territory south of Su Chwan, with English Baptists and Scandinavians among principal inhabitants. French ministerial report confirms the massacre but lacks details.
Chicago estimates the next year budget at 30,137,450.41 dollars, up from 23,362,091.96 dollars last year. The increase reflects higher running costs and expanded city operations.
The will of John R. Walsh filed for probate leaves the entire estate to his widow Mary L. Walsh who is named sole executrix. The estate totals 800000 dollars in stocks and bonds plus the family homestead, with half of the stock now in the estate and the rest pledged as loan security to be redeemed. The banker made the will on October 23, 1909, eighteen days after his banking law conviction was affirmed by the U S circuit court of appeals.
Reverend Clarence V. Richeson pleads not guilty at arraignment on a 1912 murder charge involving Avis Linnell. The preacher, described as calm, enters a plea of not guilty and is held in jail to await trial. A separate brief item notes a schooner sinking after a storm on Lake Huron near Alpena.
Premier Kokousoff told the duma that famine threatens eight million people across twelve fully failed and eight partially failed provinces. About 12.5 million people live in the affected region with eight million in immediate need of relief.
Cable from London reports that Castro is defeated as Venezuelan consul in the city received messages confirming the outcome.
Chester Anderson testified about a gang in Shady Bend plotting to tar Miss Mary Chamberlain last August. The plan involved Sherill Clark and Delbert Kindelsparger. Edward Ricard allegedly escorted Chamberlain to the mill where masked men tarred her, with others claiming part in the scheme.
President Ramon Caceres of Santo Domingo was killed in San Domingo City by two men, Luis Tejera and Jaime Mote Jr. He died after being shot near the American Legation as he left the house of Leon Vasquez. The city remained under guard amid unrest and official reports warned the situation could worsen.
A carload of Western Canadian grain arrives in Chicago and is installed at the Coliseum for the United States land and irrigation exposition. The Canadian exhibit highlights free grant lands, homestead success in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, plus striking vegetables and crop yields. Government reports on crops will be distributed on request during the show from November 18 to December 8.
A light exchange features Miss Antique expressing stress and seeking relief while Miss Caustique jokes about removing a switch as a playful suggestion in a social dialogue. The banter centers on coping with overthinking and cheeky dos and don’ts between two figures.
Four years ago a rash on the wrist and shin worsened, itching and burning, leading to bleeding. After failing with a doctor’s ointment, Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills cleared the eczema and cured the disease, with no return since.
CAPT. A H WADDELL argues the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago benefits farmers families and future breeders. He urges not only breeders but wives and daughters join, stressing education, inspiration, and shared gains from a city visit and exposure to the Exposition’s lessons.
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