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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
2
A mangled railroad era caption and partial text describe a shipwreck near Cape with five drowned. The fragment mentions a schooner disaster, a court case involving a Lady Attorney and a prosecutor, and notes about cider sales in dry territory.
In Cleveland two suitors for 14 year old Julia Piece fought with knives in a dark room. Powell Fromich died from his wounds while Michael Milanovitch was severely injured and later arrested on murder charges.
The report details a violent case with masked assailants torturing women and a leading figure named in court. It notes witnesses describing fear, the terror of the night riders, and the trial proceedings in a Tennessee venue.
A chaotic fire rips through a New York theater killing or trapping several as patrons flee. Eyewitnesses describe smoke filling a balcony and a rapid, panicked evacuation amid cries for help. Fire Chief notes preliminary damage is extensive and may reach S100. Authorities investigate cause and safety lapses.
Report notes the traffic association meeting in Chicago refused to grant a 1 cent per mile rate to veterans, blocking plans tied to the grid and travel arrangement. Names and precise places are unclear in the text.
The case involves Samuel Gompers and other federation leaders found in contempt by Justice Wright of the Supreme Court, District of Columbia. Sentences include Grantpers twelve months, Morrison six months, and another six months for a third party.
A historic Missouri case targets the Waters-Pierce Oil Co alleging misdeeds tied to the national oil trust. The proceedings reference standard practices, fines, and legal actions across multiple states, with accusations of conspiratorial schemes and trusteeship disputes.
Fragmentary report notes Tommy Burns as champion and claims he is champion of all weights in a financial sense. The piece mentions major racing figures Sir Martin as profitable on American tracks and keene as a top turf winner, plus a boxing injury to Fred Tiradhey after a bout in Philadelphia.
A desultory notice outlines changes to penalties for mail delays caused by trains. It states that fines up to a percentage of morning capacity were imposed for delays exceeding thirty minutes, based on distance traveled behind schedule, with officials noting user satisfaction and adjustments to route charges.
Disjointed text reports a rescue where Rodbers intervene to save people from danger. The fragment mentions injuries, freezing conditions, and authorities or witnesses reacting, with unclear details about location and exact actions.
The article reports Wilbur Wright achieving a remarkable flight with a new aeroplane design at an unnamed location. The craft rose sharply, reached about 210 feet, then descended smoothly after a brief glide. Spectators and members of the Aero lab applauded the performance.
Frederick A. Darsham, former president of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company, was found unconscious by gas at his East Seventy eighth Street home in New York. Police describe the case as a suicide.
Fragments indicate a political upheaval as Castro's faction faces ouster and uncertainty. Reports reference new government shifts, foreign interests, and delayed action from leadership, with discussion of trials and potential security measures. Strong entities include Castro and unnamed government figures amid a tense national crisis.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a late session date discussion in a state legislature. Mentions Congress, Senate, phase, and political names in a garbled form. No clear events, dates, or outcomes obtainable from readable portions.
Amid tentative moves for a Taft nominating candidacy and Ohio senate talks, officials face resignations and appointments. Gov Sheldon approves a resignation, Judge Sullivan serves briefly, and Robt M La Follette's campaign reports show significant contributions and expenditures. Charles Neth and Dr Neill await reappointments while Labor and university posts shift under Roosevelt.
A student at the University of Louisiana was killed after an intruder attacked at a campus location. Police and university officials reported the fatal stabbing occurred near a residence hall following a disturbance at a gathering. Investigators said other students and staff were injured or shaken as the assailant fled the scene. The university has pledged full cooperation with authorities as they review security and campus safety measures.
A gang robbed the State Bank of Ceresco eighteen miles north of Lincoln, overpowering a worker and escaping with about 1500. Police Chief James Malone said other bank raids followed in Chase Keene and Gibbon as the culprits move in a suspected car convoy.
The Atlanta Journal notes Haiti's ongoing revolutionary mood with calls for reform and education as a counter to upheaval. Old President Nord Alexis is portrayed as weathering many revolutions with a cautious, cynical view of fortune.
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