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Newspaper

Albion New Era

Location

Albion, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1909

Page

5

Woman Burns to Death in Indiana Home Blaze

Mrs. Edward Day of near New Hope church five miles southeast of Boonville Indiana died from severe burns after attempting to rekindle a coal oil fire. Her 10-year-old son Harold and Mr Day were seriously burned. the house burned with all contents lost. Two other children escaped.

Edward Day New Hope Church Boonville Ind Harold John A. Brown Milton Thomas Bump Owensville Wabash Crawleyville St. Louis Bump Mr. Willoughby First Christian Church Fortville Greenfield Roy Jeffries New Wayne County Fish and Game Association Earl Doddridge Washington Township Ladd Doddridge William Lawson Anderson Carrie Sutton Sutton Knoxville Tenn Lawson W. B. Barefoot & Co Cambridge City Barefoots New York Greenwood William Watson Bear Wallow Watson Mollie Riley Charles R. Riley Middletown Riley Hiatt Robert Langan Josephine Louis Stump Union City

Taft signs Payne tariff. Senate passes bill 47 to 31

President Taft signs the Payne tariff bill in the Capitol to meet pre election pledges. The Senate approves the conference report 47 to 31 and adjourns the special session. Seven Republican senators vote against the measure as the new tariff becomes effective at midnight.

Senate Congress Taft Capitol Washington White House Beverly Clapp Nelson Minnesota Beveridge Indiana Cummins Dolliver Iowa Bristow Kansas la Follette Wisconsin Senator McEnery Louisiana Prsident Taft Wessityze Payne House Senate i Finance Committee

Fire Devastates Monticello Main Street Loss Reaches Million

A fire in Monticello New York destroyed thirty six buildings on the main street including hotels stores and residences causing an estimated loss of 1 million dollars. The blaze swept the summer resort town leaving hotels and shops in ashes.

Monticello N. Y

Col Albert Pope Dies at Cohassett Summer Home

Col. Albert A. Pope, a pioneer bicycle manufacturer and early advocate of the good roads system, dies at his summer home in Cohassett Massachusetts.

Albert Pope Col Albert A. Pope United States Cohassett Mass

Fire at Lynn Morocco plant causes $250000 loss

A. B. Hoffman & Co. Incorporated large Morocco manufacturing plant in West Lynn Massachusetts burned at a loss near 250000. The blaze caused extensive damage across the facility with significant equipment and inventory losses reported.

Lynn Mass Morocco A. B. Hoffman & Co., Incorporated West Lynn

Pastor Resigns After Twenty Years At Mansfield Church

The Rev. R. H. Edmonds resigns after two decades as pastor of the Mayflower Congregational Church Mansfield Ohio to accept the pulpit at the First Congregational Church Olympia Washington and will move early in September.

R. H. Edmonds Mayflower Congregational Church Mansfield Ohio First Congregational Church Olympia Wash

Negress Burns to Death in Attempted Stove Fire

Mame Davis, 32, of East Liverpool Ohio, died after flames ignited her dress while she tried to light a coal stove with oil. She succumbed within an hour.

Negress Mame Davis East Liverpool Ohio

Juror Shot Dead in Middletown After Trial Fallout

Daniel A. Fenton owner of the Hotel Elberton was shot on West Main Street at 2 PM Tuesday. A stranger tapped him, pursued him, and fired three shots before the man died by suicide after declaring the killer was McSorley, whom Fenton had previously helped convict. Fenton had run hotels in San Francisco and Chicago.

Daniel A. Fenton Fenton McSorley San Francisco Chicago

Veterans Triumph in Salt Lake City Encampment

The Grand Army of the Republic completed the occupation of Salt Lake City on Monday during the forty third encampment. Veterans won key points and controlled communications while tourists swelled crowds. Commander Nevius S Allen arrived early and was honored by the Sons of Veterans. arrivals from Sunday totaled about 6,000 with ample lodging and rail travel smooth. Two camp fires and a wizard of Wasatch pageant lit the city as receptions and gatherings filled the evening at Temple Square, the armory, and Commercial Club halls.

Salt Lake Grand Army of the Republic Edgar Neviit S. Allen The Sons of Veterans Federation of Labor Assembly Hall Temple Square Armory Grand Army Wizard of

Tariff Law Chronology Caps 141 Days To Passage

A timeline detailing the Payne Aldrich tariff saga from Taft calling a special session on March 6 through the law taking effect 141 days later. It covers House and Senate votes, conference actions, presidential signature, and key dates in March to August.

Taft Praises Payne Tariff Bill in Downward Revision

President Taft endorses the Payne tariff bill as a substantial downward revision with few rate increases outside luxuries and certain textiles. He highlights the Philippine tariff section secured for ten years and calls the corporate tax a fair excise measure providing data and oversight.

Republican Party Philippines

Standing of Clubs in the Principal Base Ball Leagues

The standings list teams in the National and American Leagues with wins and losses. Pittsburg leads the National with 70 wins and 27 losses while Chicago and Brooklyn also post strong records. The American League features Detroit and New York near the top as Boston and St Louis trail. Also mentioned are social debates on women’s leadership with Miss Addams and Miss Blackwell cited.

National League Pittsburg Philadela Chicago St. Louis New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston

Prominent horseman dies amid mixed racing news

Milton Jf. Clark, former president of the Lake Eris and Mohawk Valley circuits, is dead. A Tulsa driving park fire kills Toboggan Pat Ornus and Arvid Ladd, injuring many horses. Canadian and English racing notes include Winnipeg mile walk mark, Sandown Park results, and horse supply concerns. Wisconsin sharp shooters plan a September telegraph shoot with multiple cities participating. Lillian R. transfers from racing to broodmare life after pairing with Peter the Great.

Milton Jf. Clark Lake Eris Mohawk Valley Toboggan Pat Ornus Arvid Ladd Driving Park Tulsa Oklo Sandoun Park England H. P. Whitney J. R. Keene Richard Croker Winnipeg George H. Goulding Toronto Canada Wisconsin Union of Sharpshooters’ Societies General Committee of Pennsylvania David Shaw Pittsburg Peter the Great

Skirt Fire Destroys Hidden $600 in New York Home

Mrs. Charles Hart concealed six hundred dollars in ten-dollar bills inside a skirt hanging in a closet at her New York residence. A parlor match lit on the sill when she closed the door and the skirt burned, consuming the entire amount.

Charles Hart New York

Seven Hurt In Rear End Street Car Collision

A rear end crash between two crowded street cars near Suburban Garden injured seven people, with one seriously hurt. All victims are residents of St. Louis.

Suburban Garden St. Louis

Woman Suffrage Drives Jane Addams as Presidential Candidate

Chicago reformer Jane Addams is hailed as a future president in suffrage advocates' campaign launched from Boston. Alice Stone Blackwell endorses Addams as the strongest possible candidate, signaling a bold push to elevate women to presidential prominence.

Jane Addams Chicago United States Boston Alice Stone Blackwell Suffra

Porte demands Greek non interference in Cretan affairs

Turkey issues ultimatum to Greece demanding a formal declaration of non interference in Crete. If Greece refuses, Turkey would sever diplomatic relations. Crete had been evacuated by international troops on July 26 and Greek flag raised at Canea fortress and militia barracks the next day.

Greece Turkey Crete Canea Washington

Roanoke Woman Survives Suicide Attempt After Rat Stops Bullet

Bertha Deline quarreled with a suitor in Roanoke Virginia and shot herself in the head with a 32 caliber revolver. A rat in her hair deflected the bullet, saving her life and thwarting death by her own action.

Bertha Deline Roanoke

Father and Son Drown Fishing on Lake Minnemashta

George Hobart aged 65 and his son Fred 28 drowned near St Paul in Lake Minnemashta. The father fell from the boat while fishing and the son dived to save him, losing his life in the attempt.

George Hobart Fred Lake Minnemashta St. Paul Robert Earl Terre Haute George Kean Joseph Pickerell Nora Hare Paris Ill Monroe Oil and Gas Company Oakland City Sim Burnett

Taft Family Acquires Rembrandt For Half Million

Charles P Taft brother of President Taft adds a Rembrandt to his art collection paying about 500000 dollars. The purchase highlights Taft’s growing trove of masterworks and cements his status as a major private collector.

Charles P. Taft President Taft Mr. Taft

Taft Announces 13000 Mile White House on Wheels Tour

President Taft outlines a sweeping 13000 mile itinerary across the South and West for his fall trip. Accompanied by Fred W. Carpenter Archibald Butt and White House staff the journey stresses rail and private car travel with a grand tour from Boston to Washington and back.

Taft United States Hampton Roads Straits of Magellan San Francisco Bay Fred W. Carpenter Archibald W. Butt White House Boston

Connecticut repeals blue laws ending Sunday restrictions

Both houses of the Connecticut Legislature passed a bill repealing the 1722 blue laws that barred most recreation on Sunday. The new measure defines Sunday and allows only necessities for the general welfare, with fines and imprisonment for violations, making Sunday baseball potentially permitted pending court interpretation.

Connecticut

Georgia Senator Re-elected as Taft Seeks tariff pledges

United States Senator G. H. Clay of Georgia wins re election by the Georgia Legislature with a term to 1915. President Taft remains committed to the tariff measure, rejecting substitutes or changes. Other items include Colorado suffragists backing Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker for Congress and Democratic strategy for control of the next House.

United States G. H. Clay Georgia Taft Colorado Congress Sarah Platt Decker

Economic optimism noted in Dun's Weekly Review

The piece highlights stronger business momentum with higher bank payments, fewer trading defaults, rising demand for productive capacity, tariff clarity aiding project decisions, and an encouraging iron and steel outlook. It cites robust factory outputs, growing commodity movement, and increased wholesale activity amid good crop prospects and strong grain marketings. Bank clearings reach 257 815 620, up 21.2 percent from 1908. Chicago district failures total 22 with six liabilities over 5,000.

Chicago Dun Weekly Review of Trade

August tariff futures and crop yields tighten markets

The August tariff is now a fact, crops show tangible gains though earlier yield estimates moderate. Labor scarcity emerges after two years of absence, while iron and steel price rises dampen new business. U.S. weekly business failures reach 184, with Canada at 27, per Bradstreet’s.

Sears United States Bradstreet’s

Market Price Snapshot Across U S Cities

Prices for cattle hogs sheep and grain across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Milwaukee Cincinnati New York Buffalo Toledo show wide ranges. Notable figures include hogs up to 8.35 in Buffalo and cattle up to 7.10 in St Louis with grains like wheat No 2 around 1.05 to 1.14 and corn No 2 about 65c to 75c.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Detroit Milwaukee Cincinnati New York

Silver Streak Placed Third in Prix Joubert at Tremblay

W. K. Vanderbilt's Silver Streak finished third in the Prix Joubert at Tremblay France while His Belhouse competed in the Prix Vincennes but failed to place.

W. K. Vanderbilt Tremblay France

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