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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
6
A condensed weekly digest of home and foreign items compiled for the busy reader. Reports drawn from quarters of the civilized world summarize happenings of the week for quick perusal.
The Peoria grand jury returned a true bill against Oliver J Bailey, chairman of the Peoria school board finance committee, for malfeasance in office. Newton C Dougherty, a Peoria banker, faced 84 new indictments for forgery or embezzlement and secured bail difficulties. Nelson G Burnham, a major Peoria National Bank stockholder, died amid shock from the Dougherty scandal.
Colorado policyholders move to recover campaign contributions from Mutual Life Insurance officers. President McCurdy testified before a New York committee that life insurers primarily pursue philanthropy rather than profit for policyholders. Forty nine thousand? and fifty thousand dollar gifts were admitted to Republican funds.
Sir Henry Irving died suddenly in Bradford England after presenting Thomas at Becket at the Theater Royal. He suffered syncope and died without speaking, ending a famed stage career.
A private in the Ninth cavalry, James A. Keeth, is in custody after killing Private Manly during a quarrel at Junction City Kansas. Other items report bank fraud sentences, charity gifts disputed by Carnegie, and various national incidents.
Franklin K. Lane named for Interstate Commerce Commission. a New York murderer dismembered a victim and hid limbs. Judge Baker faced charges over post office employee contributions. Omaha council chaos with a ten year gas contract. American Bankers' Association open in Washington with 2000+ attendees. Various crimes, floods of corruption, robberies, and notable deaths listed from across the country.
In Sioux City Iowa FE H Darrow aged 60 killed his son s wife Lillian Darrow 25 then shot himself in the right temple. The couple had registered at the Arcade hotel as E H Darrow and wife and traveled to the Milwaukee station claiming a train for Sioux Falls. Letters found on the woman suggested marital trouble and farewell statements.
The Russian and Japanese emperors signed their copies of the peace treaty on Saturday ending the Russo Japanese War begun February 8 1904 with the Port Arthur attack. Secretary Root and officials noted both signatures with exchange of copies likely in Washington within a month or two.
A heavy Iowa Central freight hit a cow on the track near Seaton October 16 killing five trainmen. Engineers Georges A. Caffal and Harry Summers, firemen Harry Barr and L H Briley, and brakeman P T Morgan all perished. Most victims lived in Oskaloosa with Briley from Monmouth NJ.
A massive wave struck the Cunard Line steamer Campania last Wednesday, sweeping a crowded steerage area. Five lives are reported lost including John Graham of Milwaukee, with two Irish girls and two other women among the dead. Over 30 injured, ten remaining aboard the ship hospital at quarantine with serious and minor injuries.
The report that Vice Admiral Togo worshiped at a temple makes a deep impression. It is believed his act will set a lasting example in national religious education and revive ancestral worship, particularly in the army and navy. Admiral Togo emphasized in his naval battle report that the victory came from protection by imperial ancestor spirits.
Advice for mothers to aid daughters through puberty using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters from Myrtle Mills and Matilda Borman praise relief from headaches irregular menses and dizziness. The company offers free advice from Lynn Massachusetts to any concerned mother or girl.
An odd exchange mocks stereotypes about Indigenous people with a quip about Minnehaha in the Philadelphia Press. The fragment hints at a broader dialogue on Native representation in early 20th century media.
For women the ad touts Cuticura Soap Ort sient and Pills as antiseptic cleansers for mucous surfaces blood and fluids. It claims local and constitutional relief from weakening discharges ulcerations inflammations itchings irritations relaxations displacements pains and irregularities. Includes references to anaemia chlorosis hysteria nervousness and debility.
R L Pitts of Skowhegan Maine describes severe illness with back pain night sweats fainting spells and weight loss. After using Deans Kidney Pills his condition improved dramatically and he has been well for three years. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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