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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1895

Page

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Chamberlain Remedies Praised By Providers And Parents

An advertisement extols Chamberlain Cough Remedy tested on dozens of bottles with guaranteed benefit. Testimonials include W. I. Mowrey of Jarvisville West Virginia and Wm. Roach a J P in Primroy Campbell County Tennessee praising quick relief from bloody flux and colic diarrhea with two doses. Both endorse inquiries and reliability.

Chamberlain W. I. Mowrey Jarvisville W. Va S. I. Scott Wm. Roacn J. P Primroy, Campbell Co Tenn Ki.t. Scott

McKeen Aims for Senate Seat After Voorhees Loss

W R McKeen announces candidacy to succeed Voorhees in the U S Senate. He travels to London and Paris for six weeks, aided by Colonel Dick Thompson who inspired the bid. McKeen cites party work and broad support as he considers a political run. Prohibition Populist unite unlikely as Populists plan organization and free silver aims.

Indianapolis New York W. R. McKeen Voorhees Senate of the United States McKeen St. Louis Southampton London Paris Pennsylvania Col. Thompson Backer United States Dick Thompson Grant Navy Mince Terre Haute Republican Party Thompson Indiana

Hill Carter Crime and Capture Near Vincennes

Details of Hill Carter attacking his ex wife Mrs. Carter in Vincennes on Sept 4. A shot wounded her abdomen fatally as their son Gus Carter intervened, firing at Carter as he fled. A posse surrounded the home, Carter was found on the roof, a battle ensued, Deputy Bryant shot him in the face, Carter surrendered after being wounded twice. Local colored residents threaten lynching.

Vincennes Hill Carter Carter Bryant

Infant and mother buried together after death in Brazil

Mrs. Patrick O'Donnell died last Saturday in Brazil and was buried. As Father Piekard spoke over the body her infant child expired. Friends wrapped the bodies and joined the funeral at the grave. The coffin was opened and the infant laid on the mother's breast before both were interred in a single coffin.

Brazil Patrick O’donnell Piekard

Train strikes buggy duo at Lake Erie crossing

In Elwoop on September 4, Dr. S. W. Edwins and Miss Maggie Amelius were crossing the Lake Erie and Western tracks in a buggy when a passenger train struck them. Edwins was probably fatally injured and Amelius suffered severe bruises. Edwins is a prominent former exdemocratic legislator and well known physician.

Elwoop S. W. Edwins Maggie Amelius Lake Erie and Edwins

Fight leads to bite in Buadzi street incident

In Buadzi on September 4, George Lazwell and Bud Acres fought in the east end. Belle Wilson intervened to pull Lazwell off Acres. Moments later Lazwell knocked Wilson down and bit off his left index finger, which he swallowed.

Buadzi George Lazwell Bud Acres Lazwell Acres Belle Wilson Wilson

Hinshaw Murder Trial Opens in Indiana Court

The trial of Rev. William E. Hinshaw, a young Methodist minister jailed on murder charges in the death of his wife, began today in the Hendricks county circuit court at Danville Indiana.

Hinshaw Indianapolis William E. Hinshaw Hendricks County Danville Ind

Runaway Horse Stuns City Crowd On Labor Day

A runaway horse dashed along Washington street as spectators lined sidewalks to watch Labor Day events in Indianapolis. The incident disrupted the crowd but caused no reported injuries.

Indianapolis Washington Street

Street Parade Tragedy Wounds Crowd and Fatality Reported

A parade caused chaos along the street, ending with a fatal injury to Herman Aukenbrock. Several bystanders were injured including Allie Dennis with a concussion, Roddy Patton with a cut hand, Edward Swiggert with a broken leg, Gertrude Swigegeert knocked unconscious, and Maria Walters badly bruised.

Herman Aukenbrock Allie Dennis Roddy Patton Edward Swiggert Gertrude Swigegeert Maria Walters

Doctor Thomas Cox Plans Return to Elwood to Face Charges

From Elwood Sept 4 Dr Thomas Cox linked to the disappearance of his nephew Thomas Myers writes from hiding that he will return tomorrow to defend himself against any charges.

Cox Elwood Thomas Cox Thomas Myers

Has Two Wives Too Many

W. J. Whitney is held in Washington on bigamy charges after an arrest in Olney Illinois. He alleges he is a traveling detective and says two months ago he married Miss Fretz of Odon. Authorities allege Whitney already has wives in Toledo and Hicksville Ohio.

Washington W. J. Whitney Olney Ills Miss Fretz Odon Whitney Toledo Hicksville

Fire destroys Fleming livery stable and nearby buildings

Fire at Petersburg destroys the Fleming livery stable with twenty five horses and many vehicles. The Opera house and Reed's hotel also burn. Total loss estimated at 50000 dollars, with partial insurance.

Petersburg Fleming Opera Reed

Fire at Evansville Destroys mill and 100000 bushels wheat

Fire last night destroyed the Heisman flour mill a large concern an elevator and 100000 bushels of wheat. Loss estimated at $100000 partly insured.

Evansville Fevansyville Heisman

Robberies and riots headline mixed 19th century brief

Lawence Power and Thomas Cousis jailed in Chicago for stealing 30000 worth of brass from L Wolff Manufacturing. In Dhulla Khan desh five Mohamme dans killed. Extradition arrest in London over Lisetti Schweishofer abduction. Dublin election returns Kenny Unionist 4325 vs Mahaney 2893. Panama Canal contractors hire 500 in Jamaica. Riparian rights debated by interior secretary. Ray Shaeffer 16 shot Thomas McDermott at Coshacton. Durrant trial opened for Blanche Lamont murder. Senator Allen Ned Nebraska backs silver remonetization after 1900. Nazrulla Khan leaves England for Paris. French police clue on Rothschild infernal machine. Gomperly and Maguire welcomed at Trades Union congress. Sea Beach line wreck kills W H Bointer. others injured survive. Charles H Jones backs 1893 free silver stance. Fraker insurance heirs seek recovery.

Lawrence Power Thomas Cousis Chicago L. Wolff Manufacturing Company Dhulla Khandesh Hindoos Mohammeedans Count von Altletningen-Westenburg London Lisetti Schweishofer Frankfort Parlisament St. Stephen's Green Dublin Kenny Mahaney Panama Canal Company Jamaica Secretary of the Interior Ray Shaeffer Thomas McDermott Coshacton Theodore Durrant Blanche Lamont Senator Allen Nebraska Sea Beach Long Island W. H. Bointer

Lorillard to Leave America for England

Pierre Lorillard tobacco magnate plans to join William Waldorf Astor in relocating to England after growing tired of life in the United States. The Sept 4 morning paper reports the move.

New York Pierre Lorillard America William Waldorf Astor England

New York and Chicago Markets Post Mixed Trading

Money on call ease at nil. Sterling steady with banker’s bills around 490. The bond market firm with U S government issues quoted. wheat and corn futures moved in narrow ranges. Chicago live stock prices show broad ranges for hogs cattle and sheep at the Union Stock Yards.

New Yorks Sept Primo Mercantile Sterling Exchange United States Chicago Caiiaco Board of Trade California CuicaGco Union Ulla Texas Wales

Organization of the Movement Discussed by Stone and Bland

Governor Stone and R P Bland discussed informal steps to organize silver supporting Democrats in Missouri and neighboring states. A provisional committee member will select one committeeman per state to lead the campaign and Harris will chair a second meeting to finalize the national silver organization.

St. Louis Stone R. P. Bland Friends of Silver Washington Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa Harris Provisional Committee Democratic Party

Men Who Will Run the Republican Campaign in Pennsylvania

Senator Quay announced the state Republican campaign leadership in Philadelphia with an executive committee chaired by Frank Willing Leach and including Walter Lyon W A Stone John B Robinson Thomas V Cooper Laula A Watros C Wesley Thomas and Boles Penrose W H Andrews Lyman D Gilliata Samuel A Davenport. The members at large include John Russell Young W C Arnold A C Hopkine Charles H Huestis W W Bremer Walter Merrick Floyd L Kilmer W W Griest John B Raymond William B Gill Alexander Crow Jr Parke L Walters. Raymond is noted as the first colored man named to a member at large.

Philadelphia Quay State Committee Frank Willing Leach Walter Lyon W. A. Stone Allegheny John B. Robinson Thomas V. Cooper Delaware Laula A. Watros Lackawanna C. Wesley Thomas Boles Penrose W. H. Andrews Crawford Lyman D. Gil Lata Dauphin Samuel A. Davenport John Russell Young W. C. Arnold Clearfield A. C. Hopkine Clinton Charles H. Huestis W. W. Bremer Franklin Walter Merrick Tioga Floyd L. Kilmer Bradford

Tammany and State Democracy Hold Meetings in NYC

In New York City on September 4, the Tammany Hall executive committee adopted resolutions inviting all Democratic groups backing the statewide ticket last November to vote in the Tammany primaries on the 24th. The State Democracy leaders debated participation and opposed the state machine with Charles Fairchild’s motion. Henry D. Purroy led a failed bid for unification of local Democrats and youth recognition, leaving with supporters. a first split since reorganization. A contesting delegation to the state Democratic convention was planned.

New York Tammany Hall Tammany State Democracy Charles Fairchild Young Democracy Henry D. Purroy State

Prohibition Convention Hails City Officials for Enforcing Sunday Laws

At Saratoga on September 4, the convention passed a resolution praising Police Commissioners Roosevelt Grant Parkley and Andrews of New York City for upholding their oath by enforcing the Sunday excise laws. The credential committee listed 584 delegates. a street parade occurred in the afternoon followed by evening speeches.

Saratoga Ataste Prohibition Convention Roosevelt, Grant, Parkley and Andrews New York City Committee On Credentiala

Carlisle Is Writing 2 Letter

Secretary Carle le is preparing a letter to be read before the Nebraska Democratic Convention in Lincoln tomorrow. He will express his views on the finances in writing after declining the in person invitation. Ex Representative M D Harter will address the convention on the money question.

Carlisle Washington Carlele Nebraska Lincoln M. D. Harter

Democrats Open Campaign in Columbus September 28

The Democratic state executive committee met in Columbus and decided to open the campaign in the city on September 28. Herman F. Cellarius of Dayton was elected secretary and F. J. Reinhard of Columbus treasurer.

Columaus Democratic State State Executive Committee Herman F. Cellarius Dayton F. J. Reinhard Columbus

Comptroller declares bank dividends to creditors

The comptroller of the currency has declared dividends in favor of creditors of national banks. Forty percent for the First National Bank of Pella Iowa, twenty five percent for the National Bank of Pendleton Oregon, and twenty percent for the American National Bank of Springfield Missouri.

Washington First National Bank of Pella National Bank of Pendleton Oro American National Bank of Springfield

Counted His Beads and Suicided Aboard Steamer State of Ohio

On the Cleveland and Buffalo steamer State of Ohio a young man counted a string of beads and then, after prayers, plunged over the rail. The body was not recovered. Also in Bronx City Captain C D Culver died aged 64, a former dry goods merchant and leading businessman.

Buffalo Cleveland and Buffalo Hye State of Ohio Bronx City C. D. Culver Bora

Strikers Defeat Company at Cleveland Mill

Four hundred Banckes Wire Nail workers refuse to return after the plant passed to Consolidated Wire and Stein. They demand the higher Cleveland wage rates won in a recent strike, prompting police and private detectives to surround the mill as Pennsylvania workers were turned away.

Cleveland Banckes Wire Consolidated Wire and Stein Company Pennsylvania Albert

Trial of a pair of sluggers in Newton street bout

Boston witnesses describe a boxing carnival as Click O'Brien and Joe Walcott are arraigned in municipal court on prize fight charges. Judge Ely notes lack of brutality and mutual goodwill. Judge reserves decision after police and witnesses testimony.

Boston Click O'Brien Joe Walcott Newton Street Ely Foster Midridge Walcott O'Brien Pierce Springfield

Debs Denies Hopkins Involvement In Pullman Strike

A telegram from Eugene V. Debs states that Mayor Hopkins had no role in declaring the Pullman strike and calls the newspaper report unauthorized and untrue. Debs signs as Eugenio Bobs, contradicting a Chicago paper's claimed interview with the labor reader.

Omatia Hopkins-Debs Chicago Eugene V. Debs Hopkins Talone Eugenio Bobs Labor Howard

Indictments Possible Against Illinois Lawmakers

Springfield dispatch reports grand jury deliberations could indict members of the Thirty-ninth Illinois General Assembly on bribe charges to push or block legislation. State's Attorney Graham urged thorough investigation and warned the jury to consider charges leveled by the Chicago Times-Herald against Representatives Crafts Hawley Berry and Thiemann to restore public confidence.

Springfield Sangamon County Grand Jury Thirty-ninth General Assembly of Illinois Graham Grand Jury Chicago Times-Herald Crafts Hawley Berry Thiemann

Drought to the Fox River in Wisconsin

A meeting of Fox River valley manufacturing and navigation interests in Green Bay included Governor Upham and several congressmen. They discussed relief plans as about 6000 workers remain idle due to War Department restrictions on Fox river water use for mill operations.

Green Bay Wis Fox River Valley Upham Congress War Department Fox River

Duel Ends in Tennessee Lumber Dispute Battle

A double duel occurred twenty miles from Middlesborough Kentucky in Union County Tennessee between Lun and Frank Hamilton and John and Henry McCrary over a lumber dispute. Twenty six shots were fired with both sides wounded but none fatally injured.

Locumsvville Times Middlesborough Union County Tenn Lun Frank Hamilton John Henry McCrary

American woman Mabel Stanley pleads guilty in London theft case

Mabel Stanley, an American with several aliases, was arrested in Liverpool on Aug. 10 while preparing to sail for America. In Bow Street Court she admitted stealing jewelry valued at 587 pounds from Mrs. Gibbong, with whom she had lodged for a month, and received a twelve month term of hard labor imprisonment.

London Mabel Stanley Liverpool America Bow Street Gibbong

Meeting of Doctors at Detroit

Upward of 800 delegates to the twenty first annual meeting of the Mississippi Valley Medical Association convene in Detroit. The association now counts about 1 800 physicians as members and covers territory from the Alleghenies to the Rockies with expansion to include every state in recent years.

Detroit Mississippi Valley Medical Association Allegheny Rocky Mountains

Stanley Is Coming to See Us

TAVERPOOL Sept 4 The White Star steamer Majestic which sailed for New York today had among her passengers Henry M Stanley M P the African explorer oizo Thomas F Bayard Jr and Mia Pierpont Morgin and daughter

Stanley Taverpool Majestic New York Henry M. Stanley M. P Oizo Thomas F. Bayard, Jr Mia Pierpont Morgin

Marine Band to Perform at Chickamauga Dedication

Secretary Herbert orders the United States Marine Band to attend the Chickamauga national park dedication ceremonies later this month in Washington.

Chickamauga Washington Herbert United States Marine Band National Park

Insurance official finds Kalance Mutual Fire Insurance insolvent

Springfield reports Insurance Superintendent Curfe has completed an examination of the Kalance Mutual Fire Insurance company of Chicago and finds the affairs involved.

Springfield Kalance Mutual Fire Insurance Company Chicago

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