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Albion New Era

Location

Albion, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1908

Page

2

Tragic family shooting and other late news items

A Chicago carriage maker William H Meutshe shot and killed his five year old daughter and fatally wounded two other children after family quarrels. In Indiana a $100000 Glass factory fire destroyed Diamond Window Glass at Gas City. In Tennessee two tobacco barns burned on W E Walls farm. Newark King Gould Mansion and Krupp secrets case reported. General John Coburn of Indianapolis dies at 73.

William H. Meutseh Armitage Avenue Chicago Meutsch Ecarriese Gertrude Mentseh Jennie William Gas City Ind Pennsylvania Fredonia Montgomery County Tennessee W. E. Wall Wall Dark‘Tobacco Growers’ Association PhD

Death from house stove explosion in Indiana visit

Alice Wiley aged 19 daughter of a farmer near Bloomington Indiana died from burns received when a gasoline stove exploded in a Jasonville home she was visiting recently.

Alice Wiley Bloomington Ind Jasonville

Fatal grade crossing collision near Clinton Iowa claims three farmers

A collision at a grade crossing near Clinton Iowa between an interurban electric car and a freight train killed three farmers near Princeton Iowa. Investigations indicate the incident occurred at a crossing used by local rural residents.

Clinton Iowa Princeton

Sawmill Blaze Ravages Len Ton Plant in Arkansas

Fire sweeps through the Sa line River Lumber Company plant in Len ton Arkansas causing about 40000 dollars in damage with 27500 dollars insured. Adjoining property faced threat during the blaze.

Saline River Lumber Company Lenton Arkansas

Bank Front Blasted Revealing Gold Hoard in New York

An explosion wrecked the front of an Italian bank on Elizabeth Street New York briefly exposing 240 600 in gold piled in the windows. The guard remained at his post as workers rushed to safeguard the vaults and secure the currency.

Elizabeth Street New York Sean

Murder Suspected In Topeka Man’s Death

The body of J. 02. Justin, a resident of Vast Topeka Wan, was found by a gas collector with rope around the neck. Authorities think foul play may be involved and judge the death suspicious.

Justin Vast Topeka Wan

Caldwell shoots wife in New Haven town

Clifford M. Caldwell fatally wounds his wife after separation when she refuses to reunite. He also shoots and wounds his sister in law Miss Virginia Teck. Caldwell did not injure himself and is under arrest.

New Haven Down Cliford MM. Caldwell Virginia Teck Caldwell

Grip Epidemic Strikes Ohio Prison Hospital Network

Epidemic of the grip hits the State penitentiary in Columbus Ohio sending 200 prisoners to hospitals and incapacitating all hospital nurses with illness.

State Columbus Ohio

Bank cashier commits suicide after false bank report

W. Leo Lockemohle, cashier of the Bank of Ellinwood in Ellinwood Kansas, shot himself at his home after bondsmen left the house. He had been arrested for making a false statement about the bank's condition in December. The bank, founded 23 years ago by his late father, had been considered sound before alleged mismanagement.

W. Leo Lockemohle Bank of Ellinwood Ellinwood Kan Lockemohle Bockemehle Bond Bank of Iinwood

Inventor Dies Poor After Patent Victory

Charlies G. Biedinger, Troy inventor of a paper wrapper machine, was found dead in a cheap room after news Cincinnati Superior Court granted him 850,000 plus interest. His backer refused an accounting after Biedinger left a sanitarium. Reduced to poverty, he had recently worked as a dishwasher at a YMCA restaurant.

Charlies G. Biedinger Troy N.Y Cincinnati Biedinger Anitasium Pielinger Young Men's Christian Association Gerber Reading Washington D. C David S. Rose Milwaukee Smass Senator Platt Mae Wood-Platt Miss Wood Greg Duberly Earl Grey Canada Hermitage New York Duberly

Burglary Suspects Include Three Juveniles In St Louis

Three boys aged five eight and twelve were arrested and confessed to burglarizing Anton Opperman’s saloon in St Louis. They entered via a hatch, stole cigarettes whisky wine and tobacco, and drilled through the floor to access the cellar. Timers say the break occurred at 4 a.m.

Plamas Stemn Frack Harry Arter St. Louis Anton Opperman Larry Arter Maniuna

National Board of Trade Urges Tariff Revision and Permanent Commission

The National Board of Trade closed sessions in Washington with key resolutions calling for an expeditious tariff revision and the creation of a permanent tariff commission. It urged the President and Congress to pursue revocation treaties and endorsed Postmaster General Meyer's plan for a post savings bank.

National Board of Trade Washington Congress United States Meyer Post Savings Bank

Robbers Hold Up Mail Wagon in New Orleans

Daring criminals robbed a United States mail wagon in New Orleans stealing about $5,000 in cash and mail. No arrests reported yet as investigators pursue leads.

New Orleans United States

Wager Dramatized as Puapiteidin Controversy Unfolds

Unclear text fragment hints at a wager or dispute involving Puapiteidin. The note references actions tied to a pulled event or decision and the surrounding discussion appears unsettled amid unclear sources.

Heir to Million Dollar Wool Family Learns Railroads

Charles D. Davol, 22, heir to a Fall River wool magnate, starts as a night messenger at Stock Island railway station in Topeka Kansas earning $15 a month to study the railroad business from the ground up. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard.

Charles D. Davol Starvard Fall River Mass Stock Island Topeka Kan

Grand jury indicts International Harvester over price fixing

A Franklin county New York grand jury indicted International Harvester Company of Milwaukee charging it conspired with McCormick Champion Deering and Osborne to fix prices on mowers reapers binders and other harvesting machinery. The Kentucky anti trust statute imposes fines from one thousand to five thousand dollars per offense.

Franklin County International Harvester Company of Milwaukee McCormick, Champion, Deering and Osborne

Night Riders Take Over Arcadia Hotel In Dawson Springs

Fifty masked night riders seized the Arcadia hotel in Dawson Springs Kentucky terrifying guests and forcing John Johns oath an independent tobacco buyer staying there to vow not to sell any wore tobacco by threats of a ducking and whipping and were then made to leave.

Arcadia Dawson Springs John

New York Snowstorm Develops Into Blizzard

A Thursday night snowstorm in New York City intensified into a blizzard with deep drifts and hindered street car traffic along with ferry and harbor craft movement. The storm affected the entire Eastern States and brought rough seas on the Atlantic.

New York City Atlantic

Bank of Commerce in Enid closed. cashier missing

The Alva FL Bank of Commerce in Enid Oklahoma with ten thousand dollars capital stock was closed Tuesday and cashier Lou Westfall is missing. Directors charge him with looting the bank of practically all deposits. depositors will lose nothing per directors.

Alva FL Bank of Commerce Enid Okla Lou Westfall

Street Railway Properties Sold to Chicago Auction

The Union Traction Company properties in Chicago were sold at auction to the Chicasa Railways Company and improvements to the traction system are expected to proceed without delay.

Union Traction Company Chicago Chicasa Railways Company

Fatal Chicago Fire Destroys Peapold Maver Building

A fatal fire in Chicago kills one firefighter and injures thirty others during the blaze that leveled the Peapold Maver building at Adaime street 163 107. The flames threatened the surrounding district and a nearby boiler system.

Chicago Peapold Maver Adaime Street Chisge Baerit Syst

Death of Italian novelist Cuida Laonise de da Mamee

Cuida Laonise de da Mamee, famed novelist known as Laonise de da Mamee, died in poverty in Italy. The internationally noted writer left little means but left a legacy of acclaimed works and influence on modern fiction.

Laonise de da Mamee Cuida Italy

Fatal and Injuries Reported After Mine Explosion Near Cleveland

In Neveland, Nuro Druch a laborer was hurt and two were seriously injured from a premature dy sanite explosion on the new belt line railroad near Cleveland. Turo Druch a laborer was struck by a rock and killed instantly. duro Druch died from injuries.

Neveland Nuro Druch Cleveland Turo Druch Duro Druch

Taft Outlines Four Reforms for Philippines

Secretary Taft, after visiting the Philippines, recommends four government reforms and says self-government cannot be granted to the islanders until a generation has passed.

Philippines Taft The

Dream Leads to Recovery of Burglar Loot in Boston

Fred I. Crouse, Boston restaurant keeper, dreamed of a masked burglar hiding loot in his mattress. He wired partner Stoddard, who found the valuables and alerted police. Much of the loot is believed stolen. owners may claim portions as investigations continue.

Fred I. Crouse Boston Crouse Maine WE. Stoddard Stoddard

Amsterdam Steamer Collides At Sea With Island Steamer

Report says the Amsterdam collided with the British steamer Asminster near Norfolk, sending twenty one passengers and seven crew overboard. All rescued by quick boat transfer to a Norwegian steamer Songs and later landed at a nearby shore.

Amsterdam Wook Roland Great Eastern Railway Liarwich Roter Tun Jan Ptoowich Collmvien Asminster Meng Niviawe Dhe Souga

Graft In Boyertown Horror Sparks Inquest Into Building

The opening session of an inquest in Dovertown, Ca, focuses on graft suspicions and admissions of fault linked to a building approved on condition a single firm obtain the contract. Rhoades Opera Tours accident in January killed 169. Owner Thomas A. Rhoades says state inspectors approved the building after he provided fire escapes and questioned by prosecutors about contractor roles.

Mery Dovertiown Rhoades Tor Thomas A. Rhoades S Reading Tastrict Attornes Tei Duing

Dog that woke master dies saving family in blaze

In Great Barrington Massachusetts a pet dog jumped on John I Del’s bed awakening him to escape a fire with his son and two servants. A guest Robert Clark was overcome by smoke and Pell crawled to Clark’s window. The home valued at 7000 dollars and Pell’s furnishings plus curios worth 15000 dollars were destroyed. The dog perished.

John I. del Great Barrington Mass Robert Clark Pell Clark

Vanderbilt Heiress Weds Hungarian Count in New York

Miss Gladys Moore Vanderbilt, daughter of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, married Count Laszlo Szechenyi at a Fifth Avenue mansion in New York. Brother Cornelius Vanderbilt gave her away as Mgr Lavelle officiated before about 350 guests amid palms and orchids in a long room altar setting.

Mgr. Lavelle New York Gladys Moore Vanderbilt Cornelius Vanderbilt Laszlo Szechenyi Leutenant of Hussars Fifth Avenue Siluno Vanderbilt Residence Miss Vanderbilt Cornelius Count Anton Sigray Mgr. M. 7

Government to sue Sugar Trust for 38 million in duties

Treasury agents plan criminal actions against American Sugar Refining Company claiming underweighing of imported sugar at New York docks over ten years. Investigators estimate a one percent shortage in weight, with duties underpaid by more than 30 million dollars. Bribery of customs officials is alleged and evidence is under thorough scrutiny.

American Sugar Refining Company Sugar Trust The Treasury New York Grand Jury Treasury Ients cClersk Sugar

Mrs Vanderbilt S Big House Wedding Reported

A fragment notes Mrs. Vanderbilt at a large house for a wedding event, with unclear details and lingering echoes of the ceremony. The wording suggests a social gathering connected to the Vanderbilt family residence.

Union Pacific Rail Work Schedule Given

A fragment notes railway work by Union Pacific with references to daily scheduling and reduced operations. The garbled OCR hints at lane or track interruptions and a weekly pattern affecting service, without clear dates or locations.

Policy of retrenchment echoed as Roosevelt protests rise

The passage notes plans for retrenchment described by Mr Mohler, stating the policy would continue as long as President Roosevelt presses attacks on corporations. It links the stance to ongoing political tensions and corporate criticism.

Water Main Burst Drowns Cincinnati Blocks in Flood

A broken water main on Garfield Place, Cincinnati, caused about $100,000 in damage. Water flooded cellars over several blocks, with a thick stream several feet high, as workers fought to shut off flow after a valve failed. The city faces substantial losses.

Garfield Place Cincinnati

Former State Senator Austin Released After Court Sentence

LL L AW Austin a former State Senator of Toledo who was sentenced by the Supreme Court to ten days in jail and a ten dollar fine for conspiring with former Supreme Court Clerk Emerson to obtain certificates to practice law in Ohio was released from county jail after paying the fine and costs. He had served eleven days.

LL. L. AW. Austin Toledo Suprem Court Supreme Court Emerson Ohio

California Orange Harvest Forecast Breaks Records

California orange growers expect a record harvest with 30,000 carloads or about 11 million boxes. The crop could reach 1.35 billion oranges, with picking continuing through the Fourth of July period.

California

Milliken Cousens Fire Damages Wortland Wholesale Firms

A large blaze at the Wortland Missouri wholesale dry goods firm Milliken Cousens & Co burned the building and caused water and smoke damage to adjacent A F Cox & Son wholesale shop. Estimated total losses reach $500,000 for the two firms and building owners.

Milliken, Cousens & Co Wortland A. F. Cox & Son

Union Paene Railroad Orders Mass Layoffs in Qingha

Acting on orders from New York headquarters, Vice President and General Manager Mohler cuts staff across the system. More than 5,000 men are to be dismissed, cutting jobs at multiple divisions.

New York Mohler Union Paene Railroad Qingha

Farmer James Thom Dies After Well Fire Near North Platte

James Thom, a farmer near North Platte, Neu, descended a shallow well to thaw game pipes. His clothing caught fire from the blaze and he could not reach the top, dying from burns.

James Thomas North Platte Neu

Unclear fragmentary report harms property in Portland

Fragmentary OCR notes a disturbance in Portland Maine causing property damage and risking lives. Names and details are obscured, leaving a partial image of a police response and possible injuries or fatalities.

Skeleton found near Edmonton may solve Burress disappearance

A skeleton found on the plains northwest of Edmonton Alberta is believed to solve the pioneer John M Burress of Spearfish South Dakota mystery. Nearby lie an empty rifle and five wolf skeletons.

Edmonton Alberta John M. Burress

Return of American emigrants slows in Italy

Emigration from the United States back to Italy is waning while new emigration to Italy resumes. Steamers leaving Genoa and Naples before January end are returning at least 5,000 emigrants to America.

Italy United States Genoa Naples America

Vanderbilt Wedding Attends Prominent Society Figures

Vanderbilt Twombly wed in a ceremony attended by her cousin Miss Dorothy Whitney and her niece Flora Payne Whitney. Ushers included Counts Szechenyik and Msterhazy, with guests such as Baron Hengelma cher von Stengervar and Alfred and Reginald Van derbilt. A large New York crowd gathered outside the residence as a wedding breakfast followed the ceremony.

Vanderbilt Twombly Dorothy Whitney Willian Whitney Flora Payne Whitney Varry Payne Whitney Stefan Szechenyk Paul Msterhazy Baron Hengelmacher von Stengervar United States Alfred Reginald Vanderbilt New York

Chances at Goldfield’s Dimming Glory

Goldfield once in the public eye for its strike and troop era now rests as a declining camp. Many mines pay, but buyers suffer from paper mines and fake dividends. Hundreds exposed. real profit vanishes as days of glory fade.

Goldfield United States

Europa liner edition plans tailor shop and parlor

Vitlor Shop on a Liner describes a new Hamburg America liner Europa under construction at Belfast featuring a tailor shop and modiste parlor operated by top artists. A jewelry store and five-salmon tanks for the ship restaurant are also planned.

Vitlor Europa Belfast First-Cliss

War Dept seeks single National Guard rep for army lieutenant exam

Assistant Secretary Oliver of the War Department requests governors to designate one representative from each state or territory National Guard to take the competitive examination leading to appointment as lieutenant in the regular army.

Oliver War Department States Territories National Guard Regular Army

Tone charge of improper conduct laid before council

It was learned that several long serving men are under suspicion and will be called to explain their actions. The matter involves improprieties tied to municipal affairs and is being reviewed by authorities.

Avas

Low Death Rate in Navy Revealed by Surgeon General Rixey

The Navy and Marine Corps averaged about 42 000, with 241 deaths in the year. The death rate stood at 3.06 per 1000, far below city rates of 30 to 45. Of the 241 deaths, 144 were from disease and 97 from injury, including poisons.

Rixey Marine Corps

Aliens Take $110 Million From U S Last Year

Figures compiled from steamship agents and money changers estimate 550000 plus aliens returned to Europe with about $200 each. The total taken from the United States last year is around $110 million, with many planning to live idle until funds run out. Returning aliens reportedly will only accept gold from their homeland for their American savings.

Lloyd Line United States Europe

Fire sweeps Sunflower Glass plant and other damages reported

News items recount a Culleyvilly Culleyvilly Sunflower Glass plant fire destroying the pattern shop and armature winding unit with losses under 100000 dollars. Reports also note a Cleveland Steel Casting plant fire and further property damage figures, plus other varied incidents and court actions from across the country.

Sunflower Glass Company Culleyvilly Ian Cleveland Steel Casting Company Emperor Willian Germany Prince Adalbert Elk Lord Western Federation of Miners George M. Bourquin Butte, Mont Edward Creighton Largey State Savings Bank Heinze Institution New York Aggie Ackerly Brooklyn John D. Rockefeller Tabernacle Baptist Church Augusta C. T. Walker Tyrea Seattle Hartfield Straits Royal Street New Orleans W. G. Tebault Ed N. Lund Tebault

Senate and House Clash Over Harvester Trust Probe

Congress debated two resolutions led by Senator Hanshrough of North Thoyota seeking to halt the International Harvester Company inquiry. The panel referred the measure to a committee as the criminal code bill moved in the Senate and House action on codifying penal laws accelerated with an important amendment to curb crop statistic falsification. The week closed with adjournments until Monday and tariff debate looming.

Senate Hanshroush North Thoyota Department of Commerce and Labor International Barvester Company Dinamne Tis Hansbrough Harvester Trust House of Representatives United States Ollie James Kentucky Senter Stone Treasury West and Sons New York Boston Poller Secretary of the Treasury New York City Chatemay Tawney Appropriations Committee Ohio Mr. Bryan

Slavery and finance dominate late session notes

The article notes proposals to strike slave dealing penalties from the U S criminal code while Senator Heyburn highlights ongoing slavery in the Philippine Islands. House debates cover streetcar systems and banking policy with Mr Fowler opposing bond secured money and a central bank. The session ends with continued code revision debates and no amendments to the urgent deficiency bill as Bryanan energizes Wallace and McGavin rails at international marriages.

Sete United States Hale Senator Heyburn Philippine Islands District of Columbia House of Representatives Fowler Committee On Banking and Currency Senate Carendar Heyvburn House William J. Bryan Wallace Arkansas McGavin Ilinois

Republican legislators back Taft for presidency endorsement

A set of disparate news notes recount political endorsements and incidents. Republican Oklahoma lawmakers back Secretary Taft for president. Justice EK Carpenter’s Andover home damaged by a bomb. Lonergan, a San Francisco supervisor bribe confessor, dies of heart disease. tariff talk at National Boot and Shoe Makers meeting in New York.

Oklahoma Taft EK. R. Carpenter Andover N.Y Thomas I. Lonergan Schmitz San Francisco National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers New York

New Hello Jobs for Women in Railways Stir Debate

The piece notes opening many female positions as railway operators and agents as nine hour work days for telegraphers loom. It predicts widespread closure of small stations, replacement by telephones, and shift to automatic signaling, with women filling newly created roles.

Counry Caereaiplorienn Petrewean Railway Enpieve Sunler Sthitiots Taikine White House

Surgeon's Knife Cures Headache After 25 Years

Louis Wolf sen of Cincinnati endured head pains for a quarter century. Surgeons removed two sensory nerves near the temples, ending the agony with no recurrence. Local doctors deem it a first recorded case.

Louis Wolfsen Cincinamati

Robbery attempt at Citizens' National Bank in Long View Texas ends in shooting

In an effort to rob the Citizens' National Bank at Long View Texas Alex Walker a Black man was shot by Sheriff Lit te and likely fatally wounded. The incident follows a spree of headlines across regions and eras.

Citizens’ National Bank Long View Texas Alex Walker Sherif Litte Whitehead Newport R. 1 Coney [Sk Mic- Devonshire England House of Commons

Trade conditions in Chicago district improve amid cautious revival

The weekly Dun report notes a calmer mortality rate among weaker firms and a broadening revival in activity. Banks approach year earlier levels with smoother settlements and easier discount rates. Manufacturing shows slow gains in iron wood and leather while raw materials firm. Construction and lumber markets brighten with light receipts and small yard stocks. Failures total 3 in Chicago district, with 16 liabilities over 35000.

Chicago I. G. Dun & Co

Quiet Trade Slows as Prices Fall and Wages Discussed

Trade and industry show subdued activity with generally lower prices. Rail equipment idles while iron coal and steel report weaker demand and wage-reduction talks rise. Daily price quotes across Chicago to Buffalo list cereals, livestock and farm goods with scattered gains and broad slow openings.

Teast

New Neurological Hospital Planned for Blackwell's Island

Commissioner THebberd of New York City and local experts establish the first hospital with a separate medical board for nervous diseases. The facility will be on Blackwell's Island and named the JTospital for Nervous Diseases of New York City.

Charities Thebberd New York City Blackwell's Island

Country Banks Blamed and Zoo Bears Born in Bronx

A National City Bank circular blames country banks for hoarding cash during the panic, citing 276000 missing from circulation and strain on reserve cities. Bronx Zoo reports two bear cubs born, one frozen to death and the other in poor condition but recoverable with care. Senator Meek of Dayton claims graft in teachers' certificate issuance and seeks a legislative investigation.

Trmne New York Bronx Zoo William H. Meek Dayton Ohio Senate

Hoch Urges Kansas Special Session Direct Primary Law

Gov Hoch calls for a direct primary law in a Kansas special session urging nomination by direct vote for all state county and district officers. Edward M. Smith a 70 year old life convict at Thomaston prison Me was clubbed to death by fellow prisoner Neal Dow Brooks 23.

Gor. Hoch Kansas Edward M. Smith Thomaston Neal Dow Brooks

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