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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
2
Reports indicate authorities consider enforcing laws with state troops as Atlantic City faces widespread Sunday law violations and a looming session of the New Jersey Legislature. The piece also notes political and social unrest across other incidents from fires to riots and notable deaths.
Baron von Sternberg German ambassador to the United States died in Heidelberg from lupus on Monday. Born August 21 1852 in Leeds England, he served as ambassador in Washington since July 1903 and planned to return to Berlin in September. His wife is Lilian May Langham of Louisville Kentucky.
William Moore of Meriden Connecticut claims a Pittsburg tied fortune of 500000 francs in gold, hidden near Paria and buried by a butler after a theft from a wealthy Pittsburg woman. He says he can locate the cache and has maps and clues from the butler, amid a large manhunt and police restraint.
Adjutant General Ainsworth sent letters to William T. Russell Jr and Harry T. Weaver informing them of dismissal from the West Point military academy under orders from the President and Secretary of War Wright. Six third class cadets suspended for hazing were told they are suspended until June 15, 1909, and may be recalled or advised to resign.
President issues proclamation opening about 800000 acres of Rosebud Indian reservation lands in South Dakota for settlement. Drawing to be held in Dallas on October 19 with minimum price eight dollars per acre. Registration runs October 5 to 17 at Dallas Chamberlain Gregory Presho South Dakota or ONeill Valentine Nebraska.
Acting Comptroller Kane reports a decided improvement in financial conditions from national bank reports in Washington, citing stronger earnings and steadier liquidity amid a recovering economy.
Reports confirm the usurper's victory in Mosqose with Mulsi Hafid named ruler by most city officials. The installment appears broadly recognized across local administrations and key offices.
Jewels valued at over 50000 stolen from a treasure room at Indian Neck Hall Oakdale the Bourne family mansion. The gems belonged to Commodore Frederick G Bourne and his three daughters and were worn at the horse show the opera and other functions. Private detectives failed to recover them and police were not notified until recently after the family left Dark Island on the St Lawrence river for repairs.
A mine disaster at Hailey Ola mine No 1 Baileyville Oklahoma traps 80 entombed miners after a shaft and air shaft fire cuts air. Twenty six bodies recovered after a three hour firefight with flames. Mules also suffocated and some miners weakened. Owners include Dr D M Hailey James Elliott and Chicago St Louis financiers.
A letter from a former Long Island asylum inmate reveals Mrs. Lottie Long, believed abducted two months earlier by her husband, is detained in an asylum. Charles A. Flay files for a writ of habeas corpus arguing the abduction and confinement, asserting Mrs. Long is sane and resisting separation terms offered by her husband. The case centers on a kidnapping claim and the fate of a Brooklyn-based wife.
Private Joseph B. Klein of the Illinois National Guard surrendered at Kankakee after a bayonet killing during a troop movement. Bonds were posted for another suspect, while General Young defended military necessity and warned against civil delivery. Springfield court proceedings tied to race riot indictments include Bechtel and Bechtel ally charges. Congo annexation treaty advances Belgium's financial liability and impending state annexation.
The government seeks a rehearing of the Standard Oil verdict reversing Judge Landis and argues the Court of Appeals misapplied the law. Attorney General Bonaparte and our government attorneys file the petition in Chicago asking Supreme Court review. The filing contends the fine and law interpretation were misrepresented and urges that the issue warrants Supreme Court consideration.
Indianapolis report describes a packed State fair Coliseum crowd for John Worth Kern’s formal nomination as Democratic Vice Presidential candidate. William J. Bryan dominated proceedings with a broad attack on trusts and Republican party responsibility.
Col. Goethals, engineer in charge, believes the Panama Canal can be completed in five years at lower cost than expected. He plans to bring Secretary Wright from the isthmus next month and may visit in September to discuss canal zone matters and next year’s estimates to Congress.
Customs officers seize jewelry valued at 1500 dollars from J. Thomson a retired gentleman of Chicago on the Hamburg American pier in Hoboken after the Deutschland discharged passengers. Thomson had declared personal property worth 85 dollars. A watch and a diamond brooch were found on him by a treasury agent.
Five large lake freighters idle since navigation opened entered commission. U S Steel ore shipments rise boosting cargoes for independents as grain trade nears. Vesselmen foresee a busier lake traffic era. Fatal wreck blamed on boys near Suwanee Georgia on Southern Railway’s Southwestern Limited. Fireman Mason Watkins died. engineer B E Dewberry badly burned. Three small boys fled just before impact after a bolt was found on the track.
Late Joseph B. Klein of the Illinois National Guard surrendered to civil authorities after killing Earle Nelson in Kankakee and posted bond. In Chelsea Massachusetts a three story brick building serving as a post office collapsed killing five and injuring many.
A large forest fire nearly wiped Bow, near Bellingham, and multiple fires burn across Whatcom county. Most blazes are on logged off lands, threatening homes and local timberlands.
Retired Presbyterian minister Rev. Albert H. Trick, noted critic of contemporary church practices, wrote a letter denouncing the modern church and reportedly killed himself.
A strike affecting 25 000 to 30 000 workers including 10 000 women is planned by New York clockmakers due to wages ranging from 3 to 8 dollars a week. Separately, John Summers alias Frank Engle and Theresa Ziler alias Mrs Engle are jailed in Pittsburgh for a Milwaukee murder two years ago. A receiver is appointed for Lesh Manufacturing Company with Theodore P. Shonts cited as resident. Oscar K Lyle estimates North Dakota South Dakota wheat at 100 million bushels and corn at 66 million North Dakota plus 34.9 million South Dakota. seven corn states 14 million bushels short of last year.
A Russian wife, Mrs Leftin, wandered the streets after missing her husband at the Union depot. Police found her, housed her, and sent their baby to a hospital where it died. After three weeks apart, the couple reunited with their 3 year old son in northeast Minneapolis. The text also notes Montana wool prices, Miles City output, and a Galesburg marriage of Judge Alfred M Craig to Mary Davis with a seaside honeymoon planned.
Blue Earth county commissioners approve paying half of flood damage repairs. Estimated total cost around $40,000. A Boston to New York dirigible project plans initial tests with two passengers aboard. Walker Minnesota buys land for factories and a box factory to be built this summer. Harvard co op store reports $300,000 in sales and 8 percent dividend. similar stores at Yale Cornell and Princeton show prosperity.
Mrs. Kate Howard, linked to the Springfield race riots, died at 6:15 a.m. after swallowing poison while en route to prison following a murder arrest. She denied guilt as the grand jury indicted three for the lynching of Scott Burton and William Donegan. Abe Raynier also tied to leading the mob.
The General Land Office released its annual statement on July 1 1908 detailing 754 895 296 acres of public lands still undisposed of. States listed include Alaska California Colorado Montana Utah and more with thousands of acres each. A stray line quotes discussion of railroads spending pennies at this time.
The national committees of the Independence and Republican parties clash over leadership roles with Stearst Walsh Dawes Mack and Johnson named to key posts while Debs Taft Bryan and Roosevelt weigh in on platforms and strategy. Economic signals show optimism in grain and farm markets with rising farm product prices and mixed commodity futures across major cities.
Dun's Review of Trade notes continued recovery in Chicago business with stronger demand for industrial outputs and general merchandise. Retail activity remains near last year’s levels as visitors spend, while interior stocks stay low and replenishment expected gradually. Grain movement declines from a week earlier but ships rise, live stock and bank clearings fall versus 1907, and failures rise slightly in the district.
The International Paper Company workers, number about 30,000, walked out in protest against wage reductions. Most members complied, leaving mills idle across multiple locations.
Theaters and plays in the United States are aligned under a broad arrangement known as a gentlemen's agreement formed in New York at Klaw and Erlanger offices. The goal is betterment of conditions and cooperative operation with a committee tasked to draft a plan. Lee Shubert attended, bringing Belasco and Fish into the fold.
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