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Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

Page

2

Fragmented World News and Local Tragedies Chronicle

The fragmentary text reports varied items: a divorce case in Cleveland involving Mrs Marabeth Toltusen, a temperance worker killed on tracks in Elwood, Indiana, and a Portland fire causing about 550000 in losses including damaged docks and a cargo ship. Also noted are cremations of horses, a hotel suicide by Ex Mayor Seebohm, and scattered international references.

Charles Winstern Elwood Ind Instant Tie Cdy Christie Church Portland Ale Grand Trunk Railroad Company Carnis Railroad Company Sindeda

Alexis Overthrown as New Ruler Seizes Port au Prince

A coup in Port au Prince ousts President Nord Alexis after armed unrest and a safety committee seizes the capital. Jean Jataeu’s insurgents clash with loyalists, twelve killed as authorities restore order amid looting and chaos in the wake of the overthrow.

Alexis Ait Port Au Prines Comittee of Eblonk Dia Rte Fiek Hugh Wilfred Wire Disisj Isis Tibet Cotespir Jenene Jean Jataeu Pert Vau Prines Poverqueent Treens Gem Celestin Cyriagiea Nord Alexis Oauisht Lootina Port du Traree Operais Petisienis Wellstered Stereleuses Tle Posidetees

Man Seeks Divorce in Auburn Case From Blind Husband

Nathaniel Francis, an Autona pics, years old and blind, seeks support from the wife he married in Auburn Indiana. He alleges she refused to live with him for two years. The fragment mentions a collision near Indiana polis and injuries to Motorman Wiertin Bullivan.

Nathaniel Francis Auburn Ind

Carload of Postal Cards Arrives at Indianapolis Post Office

A carload of postal cards arrived at the Indianapolis post office. The consignment contains 5,000,000 cards, enough to supply the office for about one year.

Indianpolis

Bevis and exploitation of railroad pressure cited

The state reports reveal disastrous results from last year’s railroad work. Costs are estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with Milwaukee and St. Paul ordering 200 cars, and prices set for early delivery. Structural steel use will rise sharply as production and rail labor hours drop, while new passenger rates and tariffs push costs higher nationwide.

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Publicity for Trusts Proposed by Secretary Straus

Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce endorses broadened public scrutiny of corporate trusts. He urges voluntary publication of pertinent facts while safeguarding business secrets and suggests corporations register under state law to avoid federal standing. He argues publicity would illuminate practices and aid public interest.

Sthius Joe Gers

Newberry Sworn In as Secretary of the Navy

Newberry was sworn in Tuesday as Secretary of the Navy. Mr Metcalf, his predecessor, formally presented him to the cabinet. Metcalf's final letter thanked Admiral Dewey for his cordial and local support as Newberry headed to California.

Teuman el. Newberry Navy Mr. Metcalf Admiral Dewey Lis California

Plant Reopening Announced Amid Operational Delays

A fragmented notice indicates the Plant is reopening with initial operations at the Mingo facility. Officials say the rest of the plant will soon come online, but progress has been slow due to unspecified delays.

Die Steel Company Amigo Deuess Exposition Park Conneaut Lakes Menedville

Hero of St Louis Tornado Died, Captain McLean Passes

Captain John C. McLean, famed for saving a ferryboat carrying dozens of passengers during the St Louis tornado of 1806, has died in a fast St Louis hospital after years of heroism.

St. Louis John C. McLean

Weather Kills Cattle in Colorado Range Disaster

The report notes thousands of cattle perished across Colorado ranges and many more starved as winter storms swept in. Prices for feed soared and stockmen faced heavy losses, with state authorities attempting to depopulate affected herds to curb spread of disease and salvage remaining stock.

Colorado Serge

Robbers Target St Paul oradea case noted

Fragmentary OCR records a robbery at St Paul with blurred names and uncertain details. Readable bits mention a spree, fear, and police involvement but lack clear dates or suspects. The text hints at a violent disruption and the community reaction but yields few verifiable facts.

Academic reshuffles and bids shape top U S colleges

Dr RS Copeland resigns from the University of Michigan faculty. Prof Richard MacLaurin of Columbia accepts the presidency at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Souther Minnesota teachers appoint commissions to work with associations on winter school plans. William Edgar Denson, longtime Witgins City education officer, dies at 57. Minnesota board of revisions opts to replace the Goat Gow building with a new facility. John D Rockefeller offers 1500,000 for a Richmond college if Baptist state raises 450,000 to build a southern Baptist university hub.

RS Copeland New York William Edgar Denson Witgins City

Tragedy at Mine Construction Causes 125 Deaths

A sudden industrial accident at a construction site kills 125 workers. Reports say a collapse of pipes and unstable structures caused the disaster, with some victims found at the building’s top levels and others transported to hospital. Authorities conducted a two day inspection prior to the collapse.

Kibavi Tuompsom

Butter Trust Threatens Housewives Prices Increases

A sensational alert describes a supposed butter trust formed by competing buyers to fix prices and control supplies. The report claims fear of shortages and higher costs for households as the alleged cartel plans to push butter above ordinary levels, impacting dinner table costs nationwide.

Flooding Threatens Kansas Farms and Rivers Push Past Banks

Rain and floods threaten Kansas with Neosho River overflowing its banks in several counties. Reports describe widespread crop and land damage as railroad lines experience disruptions and communities brace for continuing heavy rainfall.

Neosho Vailroad

100 Die When Steamer Sinks In Ocean Storm

A coasting steamer Ponting carrying laborers from Narva to Pangasinan provinces struck a rock and sank during a storm. Estimated 100 passengers and crew drowned after the wreck. A patrol recovered several bodies and more were feared dead. It is unclear if any Americans or Europeans were aboard.

Narvacan Iies Pangasinan Provines

Chicago Markets and Trade Outlook in Fragmented Report

A fragmented report notes mixed activity in Chicago markets with banks guiding payments and a rising recovery in trade. Distillation of commodities shows gains in rail and lake transport while several districts report mixed results and notable failures.

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New York Business and Weather Notes from November

Wireless chatter and weather topics dominate the page as New York reports on trade, manufacturing, and wholesale activity. The piece notes retail and wholesale trends, upcoming rains and snows, and a rise in business failures nationwide for the week ending November 28.

Wireless Terrabe Tieatariv Peat Inter Wheelessters Iss Bradstreet

Rockefeller memory as a miracle mobility on witness stand

The excerpts criticize Rockefeller’s memory and the oil business hazards. Commentators from Indianapolis Star Galveston News Atlanta Constitution Kansas City Star Toledo Blade Kansas City Times and others question his honesty and the perilous Standard Oil operations. The piece mocks press coverage and taunts editors.

Rockefeller Indianapolis Star Galveston News Deacon John Atlanta Constitution John D. Rockefeller Kansas City Star Reeke Tolede Piade Mir Rockefidher Cuporinetts Kansas City

Northwest Lumber Firms Seek Tariff Removal Amid Trade Moves

Lumber manufacturers from the Afiddie Northwest plan to send representatives to Washington to urge removing the tariff on lumber. Pacific coast timber men favor retaining the levy. Winona and La Crosse area traders protest shipping rate hikes by the Seaford lines raising through East to Winona and La Crosse rates above long-standing St. Paul favored levels. The report lists 190? value figures for major US minerals including coal, copper, cement, natural gas, silver, lime, phosphate rock, salt, and zinc with billions in totals.

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