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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
1
Beaversville IL druggist G Caillouette says La Grippe nearly killed him until Dr King’s New Discovery eased the disease. After three bottles he recovered enough to be up and about. He recommends the remedy and offers a free trial at Scott’s drug store.
The Wellsboro Cider Mill promotes its high pressure system at 120 tons and a yield of four to five gallons per bushel. It claims a clean cider with impurities removed by the filter and a pumping method that fills parrels without lifting. Prices match other first class mills and it operates daily during the season.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve claims to cure eczema and all skin troubles with instant soothing relief and tissue restoration, and to cure piles. Sold by all druggists.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and DeWitts Little Early Risers as remedies for tiredness from stomach and bowel neglect. It promises quick, thorough relief with no griping from a 10 cent bottle distributed by I. T. Scott.
In Weatville the store Wm. A. Punasky offers a selection of boots shoes and oxfords for men and boys with a focus on value and fit.
From Florida to Indiana, Arthur Sewall publicly accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president. He presses free coinage of silver and cites Lincoln Jefferson and Jackson while touring Indianapolis crowds. Bryan arrives in Indianapolis and delivers multiple speeches amid vast demonstrations.
Roanoke Va October 7 The Roanoke Times prints an open letter by G W B Hale Populist national committeeman for Virginia urging Tom Watson to withdraw from the presidential ticket Hale argues fusion aids financial reform and notes Watson’s opposition risks Bryan Sewall victory He contrasts free silver with monometallism and urges Watson to concede for the party’s success and public esteem.
William Jennings Bryan drew very large audiences in Indianapolis after arriving yesterday. His reception was nearly as strong as any during his nationwide tour, as he delivered speeches to sizable crowds awaiting him.
Washington Iowa Oct 7 The Alger party of war generals arrived to a 3000 strong crowd at the railway yards where a salute welcomed them. General Mach forecast McKinley victory while General Martin predicted a 600000 to 900000 margin in New York and Sickles echoed.
Rain and slush fail to damp Canton crowds as visitors from Tonawanda Buffalo Syracuse and Lenawee County join large bands and drill groups in a spirited parade past the McKinley home. Major and Mrs McKinley and others review the marchers from a front lawn stand as flambeaux light the night.
The gathering adjourned after 3 pm in a Barlow Opera House area space where Hon. S. C. Burdette introduced Ex-President Harrison. He received long applause and discussed current issues, focusing on finance. Harrison and wife departed for Cincinnati after the event.
Hartford Oct 7 Reports from 148 of Connecticut's 163 towns show Republicans winning 133 of 146 heard, a gain of twelve towns from last year. The Republican majority averages 105 per town and an estimated state-wide edge around 15 000 to 30 000, while Democratic headquarters concede a national issues factor but project a smaller state margin of 10 000 to 12 000.
Pensacola reports slow returns but indicates Democratic ticket expected to win statewide. Three slates contested state and county offices with Australian ballot in use for first time locally. Statewide, Democrats lead in most counties though governor race remains unclear. superintendent of public instruction candidate trails in many precincts.
Elliot Danforth chairman of the Democratic state committee returned from Albany after an interview with Senator Hill. Danforth said Hill would back both the national and state Democratic tickets but left open whether Hill would accept the Chicago platform.
Chicago news reports that Vice President Adlai Stevenson placed himself at the disposal of the state Democratic campaign committee. He telegraphed A. C. Bentley asking to meet in Chicago to arrange a speaking tour.
Newark Ohio October 7 manager Cunningham of the Central City Store works posts a notice at the factory stating that if Bryan is elected the company will immediately raise wages by ten percent.
The baseball board of arbitration adjourned after refusing to relieve Indianapolis and Minneapolis from Western League membership for lack of jurisdiction. It adopted a by law amendment to empower future action and sent the Western League renewal application to the next meeting.
Unconfirmed Guthrie dispatch says a battle between full-breeds and squawmen on Horse creek left several squaws and their white husbands dead.
In Jeris Oct 7 the czar and czarina arrived at the railway station amid trumpets and cannon fire, warmly greeted by President Faure who escorted them to carriages. Crowds packed windows and roofs along the route to the Russian embassy, with cheers from all classes and guards lining the fifteen arriving carriages.
The czar and czarina attended a banquet at the Elysee with 225 guests, then moved to the Grand Opera where the Russian hymn drew applause. Crowds lined Paris streets as fetes and open-air balls continued, honoring the visit amid Alsace Lorraine mourning. Mme Carnot met the czarina at the Russian embassy in a cordial interview.
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