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Albion New Era

Location

Albion, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1908

Page

6

The New Era Albion Ind December

The fragment notes a date and place Albion Indiana with December. No further readable events or names are present to determine a full summary.

Lengthy Chronicle of Ruef Verdict and Train Wreck Report

The article details Abraham Ruef being convicted of bribery after a 24 hour jury deliberation and the judge reading the verdict. It also reports the Northern Pacific Limited wreck near Diemarck North Dakota with 25 serious injuries and one death, plus a Grass Creek Indiana man dying after a week in a coma following a sudden death.

Northern Pacific Limited Northern Pacific Bismarck

River situation at Pine Bluff improves after flood surge

The Arkansas river at Pine Bluff Arkansas fell three inches last night though bank caving in the city’s east persists. The Cady mill site washed away and the river strikes Hard ing Bayou mouth with full force. A large force from the Cotton Belt railway shops labored all night laying lumber and steel rail revetments to reduce the current, and the situation is much improved.

Pine Bluff Ark Cady Harding Bayou Cotton Belt Railway

John L Sullivan Seeks Divorce From Wife in Centreville

John J Silivan once billed as a boxing champion has filed for divorce alleging infidelity. The complaint notes a marriage in r&sh and separation the next year. The former fighter lists Chicago as his legal residence.

John L. Sullivan Centreville R. I R&sh Chicago

Fireproofed Homes Destroy Woodville Cottages

Dr. G B Barnes aged 45 army surgeon died in a blaze that consumed his Woodville residence east of Toledo Ohio. James Crane an elderly man narrowly escaped a similar fate as his adjoining cottage burned. Both men were unmarried and lived alone in separate cottages on adjacent lots.

G. B. Barnes James Crane Woodville Toleda Ohio

Four Babies Born Daughters of Local Official

Four daughters were born to Prof. Hemoou Foo domes head of schools at Pusiea Moy and a school commissioner of Stoddart County One baby died but the others are expected to thrive.

Hemoou Foo Domes Pusiea Moy Stoddart County

Fire destroys Rosewall business section near Canal Plover

A fire swept through the Rosewall town business district near Canal Plover Ohio. Officials estimate the loss at about 2 000 dollars with total destruction of the storefronts.

Rosewall Canal Plover Ohio

Deep Well Reaches Record Depth in Lullisia County

Test Well 2,100 feet deep on the Diarhan farm near the county’s west edge shows the deepest hole yet drilled in Lullisia. The drill is down about two thousand ten feet and will be extended further as oil prospects in large quantities are not yet proven.

Lullisia Indiana Diarhan Eas

Nitroglycerin Explosion at Webb City Plant

A nitroglycerin explosion at the Independent Powder Works in Webb City Missouri killed one worker and wounded several others. The blast was felt as far as fifteen miles away and caused extensive damage to the plant and surrounding area.

Independent Powder Works Webb City

Man Shoots Boy After Snowball Fight Fatality

Adolph Schultze, 44, of Schenectady New York, shot and mortally wounded 17 year old Mark Nillgalen after being goaded by ongoing snowball harassment. Nillgalen died two hours later. Schultze was arrested.

Adolph Schultze Eied Schemectady N. V Mark Nillgalen Schuwttze

Son Kills His Father in Rochester Shooting

Tra Mansfield of Orwell Indiana is summoned to Rochester Indiana after his wife’s father Q Kitchens is shot by a son. The death is reported as instantaneous.

Tra Mansfield Orwell Ind Rochester Ekq Q. Kitchens

Large Treasury Deficit Cited Amid Panic of 1907

The annual report of Secretary to the Treasury outlines a large national deficit driven by the Panic of 1907. It notes a shortfall for 1909-10 of 143,046,789 and a current year deficit projected at 114,000,000. The document covers cash balances, gold and silver holdings, bank closures, and revenue declines from internal taxes and customs.

Treasury New York City Couire Vonrely Pte Whemi Metinsy Steck National Feiak Ace Jimmy Tres Soo EL Tis

Roosevelt Denies Canal Graft and Prairie Oil Case

President Theodore Roosevelt rebutts graft charges in the canal purchase and Prairie Oil case. He denies any wrongdoing or improper ties to Charles Taft or Douglas Robinson brothers and asserts all records are open to the public despite rival criticisms in newspapers.

United States Chroerles Taft Douglas Robinsey Brethers Theodore Roosevelt Apade Roosevent William Punters Poulke Aiade Taedlamapatis News

WATER CONGRESS OPENS PLANS NATIONAL IN SCOPE

Vice-President Fairbanks Ambassador Bryce and other leaders addressed a large audience as the Waterways Congress gathered in Washington to push a comprehensive national policy for rivers canals and harbors. President Ransdell urged a 50 million dollar appropriation as evidence of broad support across parties and states.

Fairbanks Bryce Watterway de- Vecopmeid Wits Phas Congress Ransdell Oadinium Simerican Ciaternaas Hiver Great Britain Britain

Found Dead Among Jewels at Mrs Wood’s Philadelphia Home

Wotan Fixpiees, a Philadelphia resident, was found dead among valuables in the residence of Mrs. George Wood at 129 North Broad Street. The scene yielded jewelry valued at 875000, a masterwork copy valued at 15000, Paris gowns and opera cloaks. Coroner Thomas J Morton ruled death from valvular heart disease after a twelve hour lapse.

Paris George Wood North Broad Street Dihidelphia

Seven Million Idle in Britain as Unemployment Rises

More than seven million Britons face hardship due to unemployment. The General Federation of Trade Unions urges union members to refuse overtime and advocate national and municipal work programs. It notes skilled jobs vanish while unskilled workers remain idle and calls for a permanent relief plan.

Great Britain General Federation of Trade Unions Wynne London Federation Didbea

Perish in Lake Storm Aboard J M Clemson Steamer

The steel steamer J M Clemson owned by A L B Wolvin of Dudath is believed lost after a fierce Lake Superior storm. Twenty four crew members are presumed dead or missing after the vessel passed Lorain and Soo prior to vanishing near the lower lake. The owners say the ship foundered or wrecked off the upper coast with all hands, presumed perished.

J. ML Clemson AL BB

Shipbuilding Report on November Vessels Built in United States

A Washington report from the Bureau of Navigation states in November the United States built fifty five ships. Vessels for oceans, lakes, and rivers totaled thirteen sailing craft and two scout ships. All were steel hulls and the total tonnage reached 280. The vessels served Atlantic and Pacific routes with duties described as for general use.

United States Washington Jesus and Weven Atlantic

Grace church rector receives unanimous request to withdraw resignation

Rev. William Ro Hentinetan of Grace church New York is urged by his congregation to withdraw his resignation and is honored with a vestry contribution exceeding $10,000 as a token of high regard for his service.

William Ro Hentinetan Grace Church New York

Kansas City Train Mail Theft Leads to Fort Leavenworth Sentence

Charles Stevens, a Black man, is accused of stealing a registered mail panel containing $0,000 from a train in Kansas City. Jide Ghist received a ten year sentence at Fort Leavenworth Federal Prison in a related case.

Charles Stevens Kansas City Jide Ghist Fellersd Fort Leavenworth Ian

Congressman Hurt At Play By Falling Opera Glasses

Representative Albert Doustiss of Chillicothe sustained a severe scalp wound after opera glasses fell from 100 feet above and struck him on the head at a New York Metropolitan Opera House. He escaped with injuries not considered serious.

Albert Doustiss Chillicothe Ohne Coen Grosvenor Congress Ohie New York

Canadian diamond field discovery near Cochrane

Reports from Northern Ontario describe high grade diamonds found near Cochrane in a Pembekium deposit similar to South Africa's. Ge Commissioner Pred Dane says the find could rival Kimberlite fields and attract interest. one stone is valued at 34 dollars.

New Ontario Cochrane Pembekiuming Pred Dane

Carnegie Steel Plant Expands at Mingo Junction Ohio

The Carnegie Steel Company has begun two blast furnaces at its Mingo Junction Ohio plant. The rest of the plant will soon be put in operation. About 3 000 men have been idle and now await work as operations resume.

Carnegie Steel Company Mingo Juin Tier Ohio

Deadly shooting at Mr Blow’s residence shocks Sr Tantis

A man shot and killed at the home of Kiumeel in Sr Tantis, with authorities reporting no statement on a motive. The hearse carried the body as investigators pursued clues in the case involving the American Tinsteed Company.

Werdthay Ate Ind Neer Tinsteed Company Kiumeel II Sr. Tantis Blow Bat Thase Det

Blast Kills Eleven Soldiers at Calcutta Magazine

An explosion at a military magazine in Calcutta, India, killed eleven soldiers and wounded twenty six others. Most of the injured were native soldiers and commissioned officers. Initial reports blamed agitators, but that rumor was dismissed.

Calcutta India Trowas

Ohio Prosecutor Tolls Indictments in Standard Oil Suits

In Findlay Ohio the local prosecutor halted all indictments against Standard Oil after conceding the alleged practices have ceased. He said cases against the company are now being pursued by the U S Attorney General, Ohio Attorney General, and Missouri authorities.

Meandard Qal Company Findlay Ohio David United States Missouri

Grand Trank Dock Fire Ravages Portland Facility

A fourth hinge fire within a year at Grand Crunk railroad prompts a Portland blaze destroying two of eight Grand Trunk docks and a portion of hammer sheds with contents. Loss estimated upward of $150000.

Grand Trank Dock Burana Portland Grand Crunk Railroad

Jewels Presented to Mrs. Loneworth by Empress Dowager

Mrs. Nicholas Loneworth daughter of President Roosevelt receives a splendid pair of jeweled breeders from the late Empress Dowager of China. The gift follows her visit during a tour with Secretary Talt to the Philippines with officials and friends.

Nicholas Loneworth Roosevelt Empress Dowager of China Talt

St Louis Tornado Hero Captain McLean Dies in East St Louis

Captain John McLean 67 who saved a ferryboat full of passengers during the St. Louis tornado is dead in an East St. Louis hospital. The 180 disaster year incident is recalled as his courage saved many lives.

Merc of St. Louis John (. McLean East St. Louis

Heney Recovers From Wound and Leaves Hospital

Francis J. Heney has recovered from his wound inflicted on November 13 by Morris Hlaas. He left Lane Hospital Thursday for Kentfield to continue recovery until fit to resume work on the San Francisco graft cases.

Heney Francis J. Heney Morris Hlaas Lane Hospital Kentfield San Francisco

Fire damages records in Ohio State Capitol rooms

A blaze in the Ohio State Capitol caused about 200 dollars worth of damage to records and papers in the insurance department rooms. Investigators blamed defective wiring as the fire source.

Ohio State Insurance Departments Capitol Columbus

Steamer Sea City Sinks Off Newfoundland Believed Lost

The Sea City from Chicago is believed sunk in a gale off the Newfoundland coast with all aboard. Wreckage reached Cape Thydeaves and officials cite uncertainty on exact crew numbers, with reports of eighteen to twenty-eight aboard. The vessel had lately been sold and was en route to New Orleans for service between Texas ports.

Sea City Chicago Gulf of St. Lawrence Benton Harbor Cape Thay Newfoundland Jedina. Dillon Brooklyn United States Missouri Iadianal Transportation Company Pelix, Jackson Velasco Texas New Orleans Anda Cooper University of North Carolina Sencondter Clinton AE Carter New Orlens Varios Tren Tolas Ieeay Mec Tibberes

Swedish vice consul Ekstromer commits death by own action

Charles A. Ekstromer Swedish vice consul in St Louis ended his life at his home after a dispute with President Roosevelt over untrue statements. He faced claims of shortages at West Disinfectant Co and was supported by his widow. The controversy centered on J M Lewis and the People United States Bank.

Charles A. Ekstromer Fos Louis Karles A. Ekstromer St. Louis Roosevelt Mr. Ekstromer Ansuer West Disinfectant Company Lo? Olive Street J. 4. Lewis People'’s United States Bank Eekstromer Taees New Orleans Boo Nelson Minneapolis Siate Ny Lake Railway Mto American Mts Plaiotes Ev Pert Freebay Wasttoren Milling Phe Petead Consolidated Stliastr SISOS Bio Corporaion

Decrease in Winter Wheat Area in 1908 Report

The Washington Nebteniture Department released its preventsbed report showing winter wheat acreage down by about 1.762 million acres from 1907 and rye acreage reduced similarly. Areas newly seeded are estimated at 0.6 percent less than fall 1907 totals, with declines of roughly 1.76 million acres in winter wheat and about 0.50 million in rye.

Washington Department of Negtoniture Thas Rae

State Dispensary Abolished in Oklahoma Vote

Government reports that Oklahoma voters abolished the state dispensary system at the recent election, leaving residents without a lawful means to purchase medicine or alcohol within the state.

Ulaskell Oklahbans

Snowball provokes shooting death in Seheneetada case

Adulph Sebutae was arrested after he shot and killed Mark Willealen during a snowball altercation. The incident occurred in Seheneetada as tensions rose between youths. Authorities describe the event as the result of escalating persecution of the snowballing youths.

Adulph Sebutae Ced JO Mark Willealen Deed UT Atineyers Seheneetada Noy Sehulize

Postal notice from Akron mother grieves over shocking news

Mrs ENen Yashour of Akron received a postal card from her home announcing her father's attempted death shocked her and caused a sudden collapse. The message describes the distress and confirms the bereavement impact on her health.

Nenad Enen Yashour Agat Ts Akron Oldu

Fire from overheated stove causes multiple deaths in Pricelara Ta

An overheated stove in Pricelara Ta sparked a fatal fire killing Abraham Shapira Mock his son Arthas Ama his wife and mother-in-law Mrs Sarah Blit ki The Blaze killed Shapira and family members including a son and daughter according to local reports.

Mddoedy Pricelara Abraham Shapira Terehant Arthas Duahter Ama Sarah Blit Ki

Saeed Couple Found Burned After Bedside Fire Destruction

Willimantic couple John Sullivan and his wife were found burned to death after a fire swept through their home. Firemen extinguished the blaze that destroyed the residence where they lived. The article notes ages missing and references a years old survivor.

Saeed John Sullivan Willimantic Ubecatia Uiey Sathean

Obituary of Lolly McTatesh tribal elder near Sddlam

Lolly McTatesh former chief and longtime Creek Indian representative in Washington has died at his home near Sddlam Oklahoma. McTatesh served as a tribal representative for a decade and was a prominent figure in his community.

Lolly McTatesh Sddlam Oklo McTatesh Washington

Judge Halts Rose County Dry Law in Hancock County

A restraining order prevents enforcement of the Rose County option law in Hancock County. Judge George K. Schroth granted the injunction in Findlay Ohio. A permanent order is expected in a few days. Hancock County voted dry by over 2000 in a recent election.

Hancock County George K. Schroth Pindlay Ohio

Congress Resumes To Enforce New Label Bill On Imitations

A new label bill is proposed to combat imitations of goods beyond foods. The measure would criminalize branding and selling for transportation of deceptive articles unless proper ingredients are disclosed. Convictions for first offenses carry fines up to 500 dollars or a year’s imprisonment with harsher penalties for subsequent offenses.

Siatieca Senate Vo Elouk Ainebe Agaest Dipdernitiv Corps Fairbanks Dilwcard Everett Pile Dilling Lui Vermont Darrell S. Tage Vicw James S. Sherman Hill Lawn Brindel Saas Maeture

Treasury Requests Annual Spending Totals for 1910

Secretary of the Treasury has sent to Congress the estimates of appropriations required for the fiscal year ending June 20, 1910. The report lists department by department figures for 1910 and compares them with appropriations for 1909 including deficits and permanent annual funds. Totals show overall estimates exceeding current appropriations by about 1.5 million dollars.

Secretary of the Treasury Congress

Holland Menaces Venezuela With Naval Demonstration

Three Dutch warships the battleship Van Weemskerk and cruisers Priestand and Gelderland made a coastal demonstration off Venezuela from Puerto Cabello to La Guaira at about 3000 yards offshore. Jacob Van Loomskerk returned to Willemstad. the cruisers head to Maracaibo for another show of force. A reports say the blockade preparations are completed and De Murgeer left Totland for the port.

Daveb van Weemskerk Priestand Gelderland Venezuela Puerto Cabello la Guaira Jacob van Lloomskerk Willemstad Maracaibo Venezuelaa Netherlands de Murgeer Totland

Canada Immigration Policy Aims to Ease Entry Pressure

Consul Chilton reports that tighter immigration controls on dependent settlers are keeping Canada’s labor market from congestion. For the first nine months of the year the intake stood at 127, etc.

Canada Immigration Department Chilton Tye

Tragic Fire Claims Two Children in Lockport

In Lockport a fire at a residence claimed the lives of Magies Atkinson’s two children a four year old boy and a girl named Torris believed to have perished while trying to extinguish the blaze. The cause is tied to clothing catching fire near a stove.

Magies Atkinson Lockport Torris Aostove

Vriseo Nay Newris Bridged Over San Brianeisco Bay

A forecast notes a major bridge completion affecting Giaivel and San Brianeisco bay areas by early spring. The Saarke arn PReitie chief engineer predicts the milestone will influence local garb resendar Mn WUE tides and traffic as the new peere becomes operational.

Vriseo San Brianeisco Bay Giaivel Saarkearn Preitie

Husband Pleads Guilty in Cruel Tongue-Tying Case

Mrs. Alexander Zalavies of Barhore ton Olde accuses her husband of tying a card around her tongue to stop talking. Zalavies pleaded guilty claiming his wife’s constant chatter drove him to the act.

Alexander Zalavies Barhoreton Zalavies

Britain Faces Unemployment as 7.9 Million Muttered Demand

Consul General Wynne in London notes over seven million Britons endure hardship due to unemployment. The General Federation of Trade Unions advises all union members to refuse overtime work.

Britain Great Britain General Federation of Trades’ Unions Wynne London

Roosevelt Proposes Congressional Suggestions

The message outlines proposals including labor protections, federal oversight over certain industries, and wealth distribution ideas. It calls for a broader role for government in labor, savings security, forest conservation, and postal savings systems, plus a restructured Army and Navy promotion system.

Fanatics and Police Battle Ends in City Street Bloodshed

A violent confrontation near the city center left fifty police officers dead or wounded after a gun battle with a group led by a street preacher. A mother killed her children and herself during a chaotic shootout as officers tried to quell the mob.

Thal Westend

Ismail Pasha Is Assassinated in Constantinople

Gen Ismail Mahir Pasha former aide to the Sultan who investigated the army revolt last May was shot dead in Stamboul Constantinople by an arms officer who fired five shots. The assassin escaped.

Ismail Mahir Pasha Turkey Constantinople

Various Sports and Public Notices Across Locations

A sprawling report covers racing results at Latonia and Vermillion, football at North Dakota, and golf or polo mentions. It notes the death of polo star John Watson in Navan, and wires report managerial changes, retirements, and organizational shifts in American and British sports and business circles.

al Waufman Jim Barry Jeffries Los Angeles Vermillion South Dakota North Dakota John Watson Navan Century Meath Treeland Dainty Dae Latonia Hiantridge Frank Prickson Watson Wis Oaklandeckes Schilling Winnie Capt. Kennedy William TD Vanderbilt Vinz New York Paul Sore Shateck Pillsfare America Olin A Neeran Association of New York i STS Gssostartang Tenoetibers Civil

Industrial activity shows expansion amid improved commerce

The item notes rising factory output with more machinery and presses, forward orders in foundries and electrical goods, and steady employment prospects into the coming months. It cites Chicago district improvements in trade and a rise in productions such as heavy hardware, power, sanitary goods, and furniture, with several weeks of favorable indicators noted.

Conmierce Wnh Stech Chicago Toarber WO Tin Tee —Trin

Weather shifts boost U S and Canada trade and holiday wears

New York reports mixed retail activity as a cold wave steadies temperatures and spurs demand for clothing. Trade irregularities persist with higher prices for cotton goods and shopping boosts in the East and South. Commercial failures for the week show declines from peak years, with Bradstreet noting Canada’s week improving.

Westenhd Odin Sone

Market quotes for cattle and grains across major cities

The column lists bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo with prices for wheat corn oats rye barley butter eggs and clover seed. Notable figures include Chicago cattle 4.00 to 7.75 and hogs 3.50 to 6.05, wheat around 1.04 to 1.08, corn near 62 to 68 cents, and butter 27 cents to 30 cents.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Ole Rge Cincinnati Ste Ste. Detroit Milwaukee New York Toledo San

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