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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1905

Page

6

World News In Brief From The Indicator

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.

Peoria Indicts Oliver J Bailey in Malfeasance Case

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.

Peoria Oliver J. Bailey Ill Dougherty Newton Newton C. Dougherty Nelson G. Burnham Peoria National Bank

Mutual Life Policyholders Seek Restitution Over Campaign Gifts

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.

Mutual Life Insurance Company Colorado McCurdy The Mutual Life New York Nfe

Irvings Death at Bradford After Play

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.

Sir Henry Irving Bradford England la Salle Livery Company Chicago Fort Riley Kaw Roosevelt Congress Castro Jerome New York M. Ossovsky Kishineff Great Britain France Germany Paris August E. Fell Wisconsin National Bank Milwaukee Wis

Trooper Keeth’s arrest after fatal Junction City shooting

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.

James A. Keeth Ninth Cavalry Manly Junction City Kan Keeth W. E. Brown First National Bank of Storm Lake Rome J. Pierpont Morgan Calabria American Bankers’ Association Washington John L. Hamilton Hoopeston North la Crosse Wis Andrew Carnegie Prescott Edwardsburg Ontario Philippines Luke E. Wright Philippine Commission New York Philadelphias Philadelphia American Association of Bankers William Mills Ivins Harry A. Leonard National City Bank Prince Sergius Trouhhetskoy Russia St. Petersburg William T. Clark Washington, D. C St. Luke’s Hospital Jefferson Barracks St. Louis Middleport Oscar Arthur Myers William Haag John Myers Great Northern Railway Company Armitage Mathews Republican Committee Warren Ark Morris Wiener Baltimore Cornelia M. Dow Lake Forest Ill Ashbridge Weaver Admiral Dewey United States John V. Streed Cambridge Glencoe Ore Peterstein

Prominent figures and scandals in early 1900s politics and crime

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.

Franklin K. Lane California Interstate Commerce Commission Fifer New York United States Baker Indiana Goshen Department of Justice Washington Civil Service Commission Omaha Omaha Gas Company American Bankers’ Association Lexington St. Paul Minn Germany J. A. Erickson Second National Bank Minot N. D Leho Shangtung Rumill Harry A. Berwind Mobile Philadelphia Wilton Wis Northwestern la Crosse William Ellis Berkeley Cal Scott C. Bone Washington Post William Lulock Canada A. G. Brandner Kansas City Calhoun Venezuela France Cuba England William B. Fletcher Indianapolis Walter Blue Chicago Robert Newcomb Florence Poores John Shine Roosevelt Yale Princeton Harvard Isidor Wormser Metcalf Joseph Ramsey, Jr George Gould New York University Maria Mitchell Mary Lyon Mount Holyoke College Emma Willard Alexander Hamilton John Paul Jones Agassiz John Quincy Adams James Madison Montana W. J. Calhoun S. Fred Nixon Assembly Westfield N. Y Adams Express Pittsburg

Tragic Double Shooting in Sioux City Hotel Carriage

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.

Sioux City BE. H. Darrow Lillian Darrow FE. H. Darrow Arcade E. H. Darrow Milwaukee Sioux Falls

Emperors Sign Russo Japanese Peace Treaty

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.

Washington Russia Japan Baron Rosen State Department Root Portsmouth Takahira Tokio Ytogo Port Arthur

Five Trainmen Die in Cow-Obstacle Wreck at Seaton

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.

Oskaloosa Seaton Iowa Central Railroad Georges A. Caffal Harry Summmers Harry Barr L. H. Briley P. T. Morgan Briley Monmouth Morgan Summers

Five Die As Great Wave Sweeps Campania Decks

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.

New York Cunard Line Campania John Graham Milwaukee

Togo Sets Good Example at Temple in Tokio

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.

Togo Tokio

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound promotes young girls health

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.

Lydia LE. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE. Pinkham Myrtle Mills Oquawka Pinkham Til Miss Matilda, Borman Mrs. Pinkham Sam Matilda Borman Farmington Lona Lydia I. Pinkham

Laughing Indians Puzzle in Philadelphia Press Remark

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.

Cuticura Soap and Pills Promote Female Health

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.

Roused from Death Bed by Kidney Pills

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.

R. E. Pitts Hathaway St Skowwhegan Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y

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