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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
2
A New York dispatch reports twelve people bitten by a mad fox terrier at Coney Island causing a panic among hundreds. The dog was shot after a struggle in a bath house by Patrolman Henry Sporing. ambulances and doctors treated the injured on the scene at the reception hospital.
A fire of unknown origin began in the upper story of the Morton truck and storage building at 262 and 236 Huron Street Toledo Ohio causing an estimated loss of 150000 to 200000. The four story structure housed the International Harvester Company and other small concerns and the blaze rapidly spread threatening the Toledo Club and the News Bee and Times newspaper offices with smoke and possible destruction.
The body of Ezander Melver, a wealthy contractor from Chicago, was found in a stairway at Forty-fifth and State. The corpse showed violence marks and the money and valuables were missing. Police believe Melver was murdered by a blow to the head and thrown down the stairs.
Sylvester Storms a seven year old retired minister was shot and killed in Tulsa by Deputy Marshal C R Wilson. Wilson and another deputy were arresting bootleggers when Morris drove by and failed to stop prompting the fatal confrontation.
Mrs. Cohn reports jewelry valued over 4000 dollars and 200 dollars in cash missing after a fire at the E ft Cohn grocery in Louisville Kentucky. Police suspect incendiaries started the blaze by turning gas valves in the cellar to trigger an explosion.
Central Japan endures severe flooding with villages submerged. Officials warn the impact may be extensive though exact damage remains unconfirmed. Emergency efforts underway as rivers overflow and weather conditions persist.
James Oliver, the millionaire plow manufacturer of South Bend Indiana, has been in ill health for months. He suffered a hemorrhage and doctors say he can last only a short time.
An open-hearth mill explosion at Carnegie Steel Company No 3 plant in Homestead Pennsylvania leaves two dead and two seriously injured with recovery doubtful.
Engineer William Whalen and Fireman Michael Malone drowned when the tug Gee sank in the Blackwell canal near Buffalo New York.
Five persons suffocated by smoke from a tenement fire in Somerville Massachusetts and two others were overcome. The blaze caused multiple injuries and prompted emergency responses.
An explosion wrecked Cedar Falls IA business district, likely gas caused, with damage estimated at 100000 dollars. No deaths or serious injuries reported, investigators assess the site.
The government spent 2,504,970 beyond regular expenses to maintain the American army of Cuban pacification on the island during the fiscal year 1907.
Reports say Sultanate troops defeated a large Moorish force and captives include Sir Clarry MoeoLean. Six hundred Moors died, villages burned, while Paris warns of rising fanaticism and mobilization of colonial troops in Oran. France resists full intervention, citing the Algeciras framework, though a new mandate and possible actions loom.
The long running equity suit by George W Glover and others against Calvin S Krye and others over Mrs Eddy’s property matters ends as William S Chandler moves for dismissal noting lack of immediate profit and burdens of a ruling.
Internal revenue receipts for the year ended June 30 1907 show a large rise over 1906. The report lists increases from spirits tobacco fermented liquors oleomargarine butter and other minor products with total receipts from all sources at 269 164 922 an upturn of 20 561 254 over 1906.
Professor Jeremiah W. Jenks of Corner and a U S Immigration Commission member surveys Canadian Northwest to study American immigration and movements of Asians to British Columbia. He aims to propose a plan to redirect the American flow back to the United States and will report findings to the President.
Anels Sant, a prolific publisher, issues the annual horse book with over a million copies printed. A new edition of Special Diseases of the Horse has been ordered, with similar massive demand and congressional quotas. The census notes a shifting prison population trend, counting about 1000 per million Americans in prison, down from earlier years, with distributions by gender and race.
Widespread fires driven by dry conditions and wind have damaged about 5400 acres in southeastern Worcester and Cape Cod regions including Bristol and Plymouth counties. More than 2400 firefighters battle blazes from Douglass woods through Sutton East Douglas Webster Mendonbury Oxford and Bridge, with some fires crossing into Connecticut.
A Danish engineer claims a method to produce beer using tablets. The report notes other diverse items from the period including shipbuilding on the Great Lakes and telephony in Sweden, with various global notes.
The article weighs the risk to major cities if battleships move to the Pacific in wartime. It notes improved Atlantic coast defenses and plans to fix a Chesapeake Bay gateway with an artificial island and disappearing guns. Congress plans funding for 14 inch guns, mines, searchlights, and fire control stations to ensure harbors and channels remain protected.
Berlin authorities crack down on cinema exhibitions, citing doctors who warn that repeated viewing harms eyesight, especially among youth, as officials seek to curb film venues across the city.
The battleship Connecticut, first of its class built by the government, proved superior to her sister Louisiana in measured Maine coast runs. Connecticut averaged 18.73 knots over five runs with a best mile of 19.91, while Louisiana averaged 18.51 knots for five runs.
Secretary of War Taft addressed the Buckeye Republican Club in Columbus outlining his positions ahead of a Westward tour before his Philippines and Japan trip. He favors stronger ICC power, anti trust reform, limited government ownership of railroads, and tariff revision without tinkering until after the next election. He contrasts his plans with Bryan and Roosevelt on trust policy and national referendums.
Dr. Wiley from the Agriculture Department heads toward Europe to spur an international congress on uniform food and drug standards. U S authorities push for clear definitions of adulteration and use strict Pure Food laws to regulate imported items amid European resistance and ongoing debates.
A column of satirical jests covers divorces after long waits, wartime bombers still at large, a New York butler yielding riches, a Nebraska lawsuit heroine, a professor touting peanuts over steak, a dime dinner at a stand, a patriotic heir’s $250000 fireworks plan, an escaped inmate mailing souvenirs, and a Washington girl awaiting rescue with chocolates amid a wreck.
The volume shows sustained activity in banks and commerce but weak defaults with low levels. heavy speculative actions in securities and grain temper the outlook. Demand meets expectations in leading industries while production shows stability. currency shipments rise and deposits fall as the discount rate stays high. Western resources appear ample for upcoming months. crop progress improves in Platte and lows regions. visiting buyers from West and South boost fall and winter needs. sales metrics compare favorably with last year, and bank clearings rise significantly.
Buyers excursions boost dry goods clothing and shoes orders while merchants slow due to money tightness. Trade volumes resemble last year but concerns over falling orders persist. week ending Aug 2 shows fewer business failures than prior years with Canadian failures lower this week.
The report lists cattle hogs and sheep prices across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo and more. It includes wheat corn oats rye and butter prices with varied grades and weights for No 2 and mixed lots.
Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first to receive the Oyster Bay presidential distinction. A separate note mentions George Washington ape visiting the area for two days, reflecting a series of local curiosities and historic echoes.
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