Ashton Gazette Publisher Ralph J Dean Notice
Local newspaper entry from the Ashton Gazette announces publisher Ralph J. Dean. Details are minimal within the provided OCR fragment.
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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
2
Local newspaper entry from the Ashton Gazette announces publisher Ralph J. Dean. Details are minimal within the provided OCR fragment.
Illinois reports flag many international concerns from Canada’s tariff treaty fears to potential U S union with Canada. Parliament members fear future political shifts while the Canadian government weighs two Hudson Bay Railway routes amid global tensions.
King Leopold of Belgium died from embolism in his Brussels residence. Albert, his nephew by the late Philippe, becomes king, with three children listed. The article notes his long reign, colonial ventures, and tumultuous private life with references to Congo and impresive public image amidst allegations.
License questions dominated the elections in fourteen Massachusetts cities. Worcester moved into the wet column by 3,720 votes after two years dry, while the statewide dry margin slipped to 2,197. Salem rejected license by 500 votes, unseating Mayor John F. Hurley who lost to Arthur Howard, a local newspaper owner who campaigned vigorously and even edited his paper from jail during the race.
Jose Santos Zelaya has resigned the presidency of Nicaragua and handed his notice to Congress in Managua amid rising revolt. US warships sit in Nicaraguan ports as crowds flood streets, signaling the end of his regime and anticipated swift congressional action.
James F. Corbett arrives in Boston after a clipping claimed his brother William J. Corbett died intestate in Boston leaving 250000 dollars. Corbett, a thirty year wanderer across Canada England and the United States, seeks a share of the estate. Rival claimants and reporters swarm as police escort him to safety.
Four protecting powers in Crete note Turkey refusing to consider a definite Turkish regime on the island for now. France aids young merchants with 3000 francs first year and 2400 francs possible second year, requiring competitive exams. Reggio earthquake home for aged saved by American Red Cross funds. 40 huts turned over. Zelaya Estrada clash in Nicaragua ends with Estrada’s victory, 100 prisoners taken. new revolt near Costa Rica border led by Gen. Cardenas. Rumor Zelaya may flee if defeated.
Thirty four crew members of the Wissahickon were marooned on a tiny island in Lake Huron after their steamer wrecked. All food was underwater and fuel scarce. A Manitoulin Island launch sighted the castaway crew and two men were brought to safety before tugs could reach them.
Charles Schultz, 20, paroled to leave town, fell from a Leavenworth box car and was ground to death as seven cars passed over him. A letter from his Chicago mother urged him to come home for Christmas. Schultz had been in Leavenworth three or four days.
In Philadelphia a six story Schrack and Sherwood building housing undertaker supplies burned. At least five girls reported missing and feared dead. Fireman Joseph Toner died while searching the lower floors. About twenty women were working on the fifth floor when the blaze started below. Several others were injured and unconscious workers were rescued by police and firemen.
William Lanahan, divorced from his wife who had secured a separation weeks earlier, allegedly committed death by his own action in Newport Hospital Rhode Island. Two renowned surgeons warned him of appendicitis and imminent death if untreated, but he refused operation.
Ernest Stout of Grand Island Nebraska settled $1000 on the children of Joseph E Richeson, the farm hand he killed, before starting a nine year penitentiary sentence. Stout had been convicted of manslaughter.
Train No. 7 west bound on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line derailed two miles east of Bayard Iowa early on a recent morning. Thirteen passengers were injured as the engine tender and entire train left the track. The Sioux City and Des Moines local carried passengers for Sioux City and Des Moines. The regular Overland Limited was delayed less than an hour. Cause not yet known though tender trucks left track first, suggesting a possible broken wheel. Track was cleared quickly and Sioux City train proceeded.
Stand-out Republicans oppose renewed tariff revisions as Debs predicts a socialist congressman next year. Filmer Dover leaves politics for a Chicago engineering firm after years with the Republican National Committee. Fowler champions a permanent tariff commission to set rates within fixed bounds. Sherman outlines plans to reform monetary law, maritime rehab, regulation, resources, and inland waterways. Bryan defends his income tax while Root warns against centralization and calls for limits on Washington's reach.
R. G. Dun & Co. reports year end slowdowns due to inventories and repairs, but overall signals stronger demand, expanded production, and rising bank financing. Shipments of livestock and raw materials rise while breadstuffs markets dip from stormy weather. Gary plant and State Street mercantile additions eyebrow-raising. Bank clearings reach 296,590,746, up 12.7 percent from 1908. 28 district failures recorded with liabilities over 5,000.
New York reports seasonable weather and Christmas approach boosting retail and holiday trade with several markets showing record turnover. Jobbing trade remains cheerful on replenishing broken stocks while wholesale demand softens as holidays near. Industrial orders stay active on existing commitments. week of December 16 shows 273 U S business failures, Canada 33, with varied yearly comparisons.
The report lists bid ranges from Chicago to New York for cattle hogs and sheep, with prices for wheat corn oats rye barley and butter eggs and potatoes. It shows regional variations across Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo Toledo Cincinnati and New York markets with diverse grades and unit prices.
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