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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
7
A fragmentary diary recounts severe winter conditions and a late frost across New England and nearby states. It notes unusually mild January then deep cold, heavy snows, and crop damage, with references to Vermont and Pennsylvania. The document also mentions missed warmth in May and delayed planting, plus local hardships and hardships faced by farmers.
A critical essay argues US railroads face growing danger from overworked crews and outdated equipment amid a surge in traffic. It pins blame on managers for prioritizing profits over safety and notes frequent freight and passenger wrecks, urging modernization and better maintenance.
Dr G Dindahl of Copenhagen reports a discovery that a bacterium in the Lachygamal gland can inhibit disease spread in the human body. The agent, tested against certain cancers, shows reduced growth compared to its normal state, suggesting a potential therapeutic effect.
A French naval officer M. Gérard has devised a telemeter allowing distance estimation of a known height object without calculations. The device uses two primitive rings to create a refractive angle for sighting. Reports note a wreck near Rome Texas with casualties and other distant events including San Francisco labor tensions and a town well destruction in Wyoming Ohio. The Jamestown exposition management will be handled temporarily by M. Bare without salary.
A severe weather system swept southern Indiana and western Kentucky between midnight and dawn Saturday, killing at least twenty nine people and destroying hundreds of homes. Flooding damaged crops and hundreds of thousands in property. towns including Gradyville Corydon Petersburg and Duquoin reported extensive losses and disrupted communications.
A devastating tornado swept York Illinois and nearby regions causing three deaths and extensive damage. Homes, churches, and a saloon were destroyed or ruined, with losses estimated around $150 000 and many injuries. Stock and livestock washed away. bridges washed out and communications disrupted.
A garbled report discusses biolasinit sires of Pepant ment of Aseiull and a weevil spread, noting damages to cotton and damaged wots sill uns of dollars. It references naval involvement, northern and southern bird strategies, and parallels to historic financial misconduct, mentioning Egypt Nubia excavations and the Egypt government.
The report notes massive spending by Japan and the United States on rail and steel for the South Manchurian railway. It cites twelve million dollars already spent on railroad supplies for the project and talks of contracts worth millions pending. Steamship shipments, American rails, and locomotives are being supplied for rapid completion, with many locomotives stored abroad and deliveries ongoing through East Asian ports.
The Supreme Court sustains the eight hour day rule for federal labor on government works but excludes dredge crews and harbor boat crews from the restriction. Justice Solomon notes dredge hands are seamen, not subject to the act, clarifying a long standing dispute delaying $87 million in river and harbor contracts.
Secretary of State Root argues that attacks on rebates and prosecutions of related corporations show the nation improving by applying a higher standard of justice in public control, while acknowledging broader corruption concerns. The closing Yale talk centers on citizen responsibilities and government integrity.
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