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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
2
The Albion New Era column showcases light essays on heat and leisure, jokes about aviation and fashion, mentions of a 14 carat diamond in Arkansas, and playful observations on family life, public figures, and society trends with a dated, humorous tone. It notes heat, travel, and everyday quirks amid small-town culture.
President Taft vetoed the joint resolution admitting New Mexico and Arizona to statehood citing the recall of judges provision in the Arizona constitution. He warned the clause would render court decisions subject to popular tyranny, urging Congress to pass without the recall feature if possible.
Major H R Rathbone, Lincoln's military aide who was stabbed by Booth during the assassination attempt in 1865, dies in the Hildesheim asylum for criminals insane where he was jailed for murdering his wife. He will be buried on Wednesday. Key’s Grandson is Dead in Baltimore. Clarence Key, age 75, grandson of Francis Scott Key, dies at the Confederate Home in Pikesville after Civil War service.
A major eruption occurred on Asami-Yama on Hondo island near Tokyo. A large foreign party ascended the mountain overnight and narrowly escaped blasts from the crater.
Acting on instructions from Attorney General Wickersham R W McLaughry war den of the federal prison here has asked for the resignation of F E Binds superintendent of construction.
The body of American actor Jameson Lee Finney, who died in the Carlton hotel fire last Wednesday, was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium after a brief service.
The Senate approved the conference report on the wool tariff revision by 38 to 28, sending the measure to President Taft who was expected to veto it. The 29 percent ad valorem levy on all raw wool and related woolen factors was debated for five hours, marked by Democratic and insurgent Republican support against regular Republicans.
Dr. Harvey Wiley, head of the Agriculture Department bureau of chemistry, testifies before Congress that the personnel board faked a dismissal statement and suppressed part of a key letter. He says associate chief Dunlap and Solicitor McCabe repeatedly voted against his bureau on food and drug inspection cases.
A Chesterfield Circuit Court grand jury returned a true bill charging Henry Clay Beattie Jr of Richmond with murder in the first degree in the death of his young wife linked to the Midlothian turnpike incident of July 18. Four witnesses were named: Thomas E. Owen, T. P. Pettigrew, Dr. Wilbur Mercer, and Paul Beattie. Beulah Binford was present as a potential witness.
In Huitzilac near Cuernavaca seven federals and nine rebels died in a clash between General Zapata’s forces and government troops. Madero suspends hostilities awaiting talks, but Zapata rejects meeting and sends an ultimatum demanding pay. Also noted is Brig. Gen. A. B. Nettleton of Chicago buried with honors in Arlington National Cemetery.
A unit of United States cavalry will be sent to the border at Yuma Arizona to patrol the boundary in response to reported trouble in Lower California. The move underscores tense border conditions and military readiness along the U S Mexico line.
The house passes a resolution for a nine member committee to probe the affairs of International Harvester. The inquiry follows prior investigations of steel and sugar trusts and will occur at the next regular congressional session. Representative Foster of Illinois introduces the measure and it moves through the house.
At Grant Park Aviation Field Chicago two aviators died before 500000 spectators. Lt Croix Johnstone vanished after his Molsant monoplane crashed into the lake during a 3500 foot glide. W R Badger Pittsburgh millionaire died when his Baldwin red devil broke up during a high dip near the field.
Delegates at Kentucky's Democratic platform convention rejected Henry Watterson's bid to keep liquor laws and backed the county unit law expansion to all counties. Watterson's amendment failed 514 to 667, and the majority report passed unanimously alongside planks urging direct elections and good roads.
Rioting flared in Scotland Road as dockers and allied unions renewed actions. Police baton charges and soldiers restrained crowds. Some restaurants closed due to scarce provisions and food prices rising. Leaders of Liverpool railway workers threaten a general strike within 24 hours unless talks resume.
Maj. David Castleman, a scion of a Kentucky family and former commander in the Spanish American War, died in a West Fifteenth Street sanitarium after learning his wife Ada Bailey filed for divorce in Kentucky. Physicians ruled the death self-inflicted amid grief.
Paris author Edmond Rostand was seriously hurt when his automobile overturned near Cambo. His head was bruised and he suffered abdominal injuries but surgeons reported he was not fatally harmed. In Haiti General Leconte was inaugurated president amid large crowds and strong enthusiasm.
The senate approved a resolution to probe the election of Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin. It served as a formality after a technical error in a prior resolution that bypassed the contingent expenses committee.
In a storm near An gie Wisconsin Miss Laura Hanson an eighteen year old girl was killed by lightning while in bed. Local officials report a fatal weather accident with no further injuries recorded.
In a New Haven vicinity clash, three men were fatally wounded and another seriously hurt after a gambling dispute. John Markham William Aly Edward Harris and John Ledbetter were treated at Shawneetown hospitals following the incident.
The State Conference of Charities and Correction has chosen committees for five general sessions in Indianapolis from October 28 to 31. Topics include Social Welfare The State's Words The Child Labor Law and crime prevention. Notables and church leaders are slated as speakers and moderators.
Roger Q. Mills former United States senator from Texas and author of the Mills tar...z bill is dying at his Corsicana home Texas The report notes Mills served during Cleveland's administration and remains at home under care.
State officials besiege Marshall's office during his absence to intercede with the governor for appointing Mark Thistlethwaite as Indiana's commissioner to San Francisco for the Panama Exposition in 1915. The General Assembly last winter passed an appropriation bill funding the commission.
A grocer Jacob Topper aged fifty nine was bound and robbed of about 918 dollars by two masked men in Elkhart. He identified no clue for police. In Hammond a lecture on Absolute Life sparked church denouncements and boycotts. Other cities report a fatal train wreck near Fort Wayne and boiler explosions at Paragon mills.
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