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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
2
A vivid account describes Burmese teak forests where hundreds of elephants haul logs to streams and mills. It notes their intelligence, the mahouts who guide them, and the dangers as mechanical power replaces elephant labor, threatening the extinction of the independent working elephant within a decade.
New York City aims to house the world’s largest restaurant under development plans. The project envisions a massive dining complex expected to attract visitors globally and create numerous jobs. Details on location, capacity, and opening date remain to be announced.
Mrs J H Bennett of Gardiner Maine credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing back pain and urinary trouble after four months in bed. She reports complete relief within three months and says the issue never returned. Also notes a birth incident near Williamsburg Virginia with twins.
The independence of Bulgaria was proclaimed at Tirnovo with Prince Ferdinand as Czar in a simple ceremony. Britain and France seek to avoid war while Austria-Hungary backs Serbia’s neighbor, as signatories to the Berlin treaty consider revised terms and the possibility of a new European congress.
London commentary calls Austria’s plan to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina the most evil act in Europe in a generation. It argues Bulgaria’s independence is minor and that Austria’s move undermines international law, shatters European confidence, and threatens Turkey’s renewal efforts.
The Right Rev Michael Tierney bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hartford Connecticut died from stroke at age 63 He was born in Ireland and spent most of his life in Connecticut His native place was County Tipperary His birthday was September 29 1839
Official telegram orders Sofia return of M. Mallnoff as Prince Ferdinand travels Europe. Factories for war materiel run day and night. Mobilization steps are openly pushed forward. In Newark N J John Eller 7 was killed by his son during a family quarrel.
The Labor World notes Utah forms a State Federation of Labor and the Cigar Makers Union in Porto Rico grows beyond a thousand members. In Sydney a Federal High Court ruling strikes down trade union label registration as unconstitutional, while San Francisco Bakers Union plans a committee to urge an October convention to found a home for aged and disabled members.
A grain elevator owned by Canadian Pacific and the Boston and Maine railroads exploded in Richford VI, killing at least thirteen workers and injuring many others. The blaze destroyed the elevator, a flour shed, and seventy five freight cars, with estimated property loss of four hundred thousand dollars. Twenty one workers were inside the building. eleven were unaccounted for and one body found in a field near the roof. The ten escaping workers suffered burns but are not in serious condition. Names of the dead include Heman Lahue Lucius Wright Robert Mandigo W C Barney Ralph Hayre Herman Niles Charles Narrows Louly Papineau La Forte and a missing unnamed workman.
The body of seven year old Ernest Souza, son of John M. Souza of New Bedford, was found in the Acushnut River after an after school disappearance. Eight year old Nelson King later confessed to pushing Ernest into the water to test his swimming ability, adding that King is known as the town's youngest horse thief and is on parole for horse stealing.
Democrat Joseph M. Brown defeated Hearst candidate Yancy Carter by a likely 0 to 50 thousand vote majority. Turnout was light, possibly under half of registered voters. Incomplete returns suggest total votes under 110 thousand with Brown the sole Democratic challenger and disfranchisement amendment passing narrowly amid mixed black and white support.
Washington reports Consul Stephens notes English authorities reveal cows have tuberculosis and human consumption rises. In Devon, up to 25 percent of cows show suberculosis and county deaths from consumption exceed 300 yearly, with many children affected by the disease.
Harry Augustue Garfield of the class of 1985 and former Princeton politics professor was inducted as president of Williams College in Williamstown Massachusetts. Seventy-five college presidents and prominent civil and professional figures attended the induction ceremony.
Lewis Baker Warren of New York, class of 1910 Sheffield Scientific School, was kicked in the head during a scrimmage with the Yale varsity on Yale Field. He was taken to the Yale gymnasium where he regained consciousness but became violently ill.
Chicago reports Publicity reduces Harriman road accidents by 20 to 50 percent over three years. The plan, started on Union Pacific, uses rapid accident inquiry boards involving officials and citizens, with press access to facts to curb misreporting and boost discipline and efficiency across the system.
New York City saw 250 railway accidents in August with 8317 people injured. Of these 44 were killed and 235 seriously wounded. 2247 passengers and 639 railway workers harmed. The report notes 121 car collisions, 84 struck by vehicles, 652 boarding injuries, and 1283 alighting injuries, plus 41 incidents of electrical contact.
The National Conservation Commission launched the first full census of standing timber in the United States to support its resource inventory due by January 1. Estimates vary widely, with stumpage figures ranging from about 822 billion to 2 trillion board feet, guiding views on future timber supply and depletion timelines.
St Petersburg reports the naval budget rising to about 44.07 million dollars, up 616 thousand from last year. The 1408 construction appropriation is not advanced, while 8.15 million is set for construction, including four battleships, five torpedo boat destroyers, and three submarines.
Hedwig Luszczewska known as Devyma dies in Warsaw. A Holland men’s league for women’s suffrage forms and Lutheran Church grants women a vote in church affairs. Miss Anna Pritchatt of Louisville is appointed to economics chair at Wellesley College, just 25 and youngest faculty member.
Rav Edward O Campbell, a Presbyterian missionary, reports that an entire village of Siberian Esquimans perished on the coast last June. A Tudlan party found them in a canoe, their provisions exhausted, having eaten walrus skin towers and clothing to survive.
C.M. Daniels won a swimming championship at Sheepshead Bay. Angellus defeated Fall Play in the Orients Handicap at Gravesend. Yale begins fall rowing practice for Varsity and Freshmen on the harbor course. The cross country squad also starts hard work at Yale Field. Manhasset Bay Yacht Club members plan a new design yacht for the season.
A fire at No 71 Mulberry Street in New York City killed nine people and injured six as panicked residents fled. Firemen found the Puccelli family and three unknown men on the fourth floor. authorities suspect incendiary origin while inspecting escapes and building code violations.
In Newton New Jersey two brothers playing soldiers in their yard led to a tragedy when John Ruch Junior fetched an old shotgun believed unloaded and, after ordering Edgar to raise his hands, fired striking his left side and lung. Edgar Ruch, sixteen, died despite medical aid. authorities made no arrest.
Fire destroyed Crest Hall and the Ocean View Hotel on Winthrop Beach, injuring no one reported and leaving two guests missing. Estimated total loss reached 160000 dollars. Crest Hall, owned by Frederick Hall, cost 75000 dollars seven years ago. Ocean View Hotel, owned by Mr and Mrs J D O'Brien, valued at 50000 dollars and three years old.
In Champaign Illinois Mayor Blaine fired his revolver at a University of Illinois student during a hand to hand clash as a large hazing party for freshmen continued. Congressman Longworth defended mild hazing recalling Harvard days while university authorities regret the President's son in law spoke.
The steamer Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, sailing from Southampton to New York, carried the first letters posted in England for transmission to the United States under the new two cent postal rate.
The Second International Congress for Popular Education in Paris votes to set up a permanent headquarters to advance the cause. Ireland honors My. O'Mara as Dublin's Lord Mayor hosts a reception for the tenor Joseph O'Mara who embarks for the United States after a triumphal tour of Ireland.
American military attache Lt. Col. Hyi Slocun, stationed in St. Petersburg, is on leave. He will visit Gelinay and then tour parts of Southeastern Europe following his time in Russia.
Pitcher Quinn from Richmond and outfielder Cree from Williamsport joined the Highlanders. Bob Unglah is batting .200 for Washington and excelling at third base. Rumor says Hal Chase will don a Cleveland uniform this season. The national commission's secretary ordered Lyell of the Chicago Americans to return $10 collected from him for failing to report at season start.
The report notes NYC adds about 17 200 residents annually since 1861. It compares vehicle and street activity with lower accident rates than four surrounding counties. The Bronx Zoo claims the largest birth additions to its collection. Manhattan land value is 272 173 per acre per the assessment. Imports of tobacco silk hides and jewels rise compared to last year per the New York Herald.
A small girl was safely kept at the police station while her parrots were sought. A matron kept the child happy with a candy cat until night when the cat disappeared. The girl explained it had mostly played with her all day but grew dirty and shameful to look at. The Hongkong harbor is described as a premier water area of ten miles.
A Wisconsin woman shares her eight year use of Postum noting relief from dyspepsia and headaches after giving up coffee. She reports family benefits and urges others to try Postum, claiming they experienced similar improvements and remaining faithful to the drink.
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