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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
7
Richmond man James tionlin died from a neck cut after a fall while carrying a pitcher. A fire in New Albany's George Summers barn likely started by spontaneous combustion destroyed the barn and contents. Various deaths, accidents, and oddities are reported across Wayne and surrounding counties.
In Cleveland on Tuesday voters rejected the Schmidt street railway grant by 34 785 to 31 022 amid a bitter campaign. The plan would have financed an 8 cent fare line on Payne avenue for 2.5 miles as the foundation for a broader city railway system.
Public opinion shifts after Schmidt grant defeat toward the Taylor plan proposed by Judge Taylor. It would authorize new grants to the Cleveland Railway on a six percent income basis to shareholders at a fair valuation, with future subsidies set to a level that matches revenue and service. Mayor Johnson acknowledges defeat but vows to continue the fight beyond the upcoming mayoral election.
The Jeanie left St Johns Newfoundland at 11 o clock Tuesday to run to Etah in Smiths Sound with coal and provisions for Robert E Peary his party and Harry Whitney and Dr Frederick Cook who may hold news of the pole. Captain Bartlett expects return to St Johns by Oct 1 if not sooner with a stock of provisions to last months in case the ice holds.
Stephen Iver of Steetton Pennsylvania shot and killed his sister in law Kathe Govitz and his mother in law Gece Govitz as the couple were entering the dwelling. He then killed himself. Govitz was 23, Iver 42. The family had a history of marital strife with Mrs Miser leaving her cruel husband.
Acting Secretary Pierce in Washington withdrew about 42 900 acres of land in Colorado Montana and Utah for water power sites to thwart an alleged attempt to control these resources and to pursue the administration policy of conservation of national resources.
Queen Dowager Margaret of Savoy widow of King Humbert of Italy remains gravely ill at the Quirinal in Rome. Court specialists, ever present at her bedside, report her throat cancer to be incurable despite efforts and prayers.
A blind man in Paterson New Jersey shot two men and wounded another after the bartender refused more liquor. William F. Sasson is arrested on two charges of murder in connection with the deadly saloon shooting.
The report notes firmer currency and buoyant markets with new demands and higher money use. August interest and dividend payments strain banks. security markets rise while breadstuff and provisions dip. Growing crops, grain, factory output, and mine and forest products gain. Chicago rail earnings rise. South Chicago mills run full. iron and steel contracts rise. building and furniture sectors steady. retail gains due to heat. Dun's Weekly Review of Trade records 29 Chicago district failures, liabilities over 5000 at four firms.
A night of unrest in Indianapolis saw a mob outside City Hall from 1 to 3 am amid a fight over primary inspector appointments. Officials guarded by police as supporters of Harding and Clark clashed, chasing Councilman Royce who fled to the station for protection.
Winona Minnesota battles infantile paralysis with 30 plus cases among children 6 months to 10 years. Officials blame street dust spreading germs. state aid called in and city-wide sprinkling planned due to lack of rain.
A brief season overview detailing how clubs fare in the pennant race across base ball leagues. Highlights include leaders, streaks, and key series shaping standings.
Buyers grow in lead ing markets and fall trade shows show signs of progress. Vacation season tariff debate and fast price gains curb risk taking. Industrial output rises with iron and steel loading. Car orders surge. shoe trade active though leather costs curb buying. US weekly failures totaled 293, Canada 34, with prior weeks showing higher counts.
An obstruction of steel rails was spotted on the Burlington line near Belmont ten miles from Crawford Nebraska as a passenger express neared the station. Engineer Wade halted the train minutes before impact. the express car reportedly carried 250000 dollars in gold bullion bound for New York. Farmer Chris Berger was arrested claiming innocence and alleging he was attempting to flag the train for medical aid after a shotgun accident caused a torn arm.
Regional price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Cincinnati and New York. Grain values include wheat No 2 corn No 2 oats rye and dairy items with varied per unit prices.
The Grand Army of the Republic plans its forty third annual encampment in Salt Lake City on August 9 with many affiliated groups including the Woman's Relief Corps and the Daughters of Veterans joining the event drawing thousands.
Pearl button cutters at Iroquois Pearl Company in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin walk out demanding higher wages. Carnegie Coal Company to spend 1 million dollars on a new dock at Superior Wisconsin with Schmidt Bros and Hill of Superior awarded the contract and employing 200 men. St Paul public schools enroll about 600 pupils in summer gardens with boys and girls over ten sent in squads to tend six by twelve foot patches. A widely circulated report claimed Standard Oil chemists at Bayonne New Jersey found a method to make butter from petroleum and the firm planned a large scale petroleum butter business. officials later denied the report.
An Indianapolis advertisement promotes Gouraud's Oriental Beauty Leaves a dainty perfumed booklet for touch ups on the go. It claims easy application without spilling and cleansing dirt grease for a cool bloom. Available for five cents by mail from F. T. Hopkins 37 Great Jones Street.
A caller questions a regular contributor's status and the city editor clarifies that the writer remains active even if his pieces haven’t been published for years. The exchange highlights editorial nuance in attribution and ongoing collaboration.
The advertisement announces Mother Gray's AUSTRALIAN-LEAF, a purported herb remedy for female weakness backache kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Sold by druggists or mail for 50 cents with a free sample from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
A Houston Post fragment notes a masculine touch in dresses and jokes about finger smudges along button lines. The remark highlights early 20th century fashion commentary and gendered style critique.
An old advertisement promotes Red Cross Mall Blue fabric whitener in a large 2oz package priced at six cents, claiming to restore faded clothes to white. The brief copy emphasizes bold color reversal for your garments.
The column mixes playful dialogue about a doughnut with a jab at Arthur’s and Bob’s pastries and their holes. It also notes Mrs. Winstow’s teething syrup and a theatre anecdote from Irving’s Macbeth where Banquo’s ghost draws a reaction from the gallery.
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