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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
3
Despondent Ale May Wiver, 40, killed herself by inhaling gas at her home in Mishawaka. The item also notes unrelated brief incidents around Shoals, Fowler, and nearby towns, including a trapper’s odd catch and various local happenings.
Fragmentary notice describes a marriage between Miss Pax's brother and actress Seheff. It mentions groom Jolt Pox and Orgs, with emphasis on beauty and acting ability, noting reputations and social ties in a period-style account.
Alberta plans a major railroad from the province’s far north to the U S border with government-guaranteed bonds. The project is set to begin next year and would connect with a U S line at the boundary. The report also notes a London Telegraph interview with Emperor William claiming English friendship and suggesting documents at Windsor would prove his ties during the war.
The article covers Pat Crowe delivering sermons and public statements while in or awaiting a sentence connected to his criminal case. It notes Crowe’s portrayal as an advocate for reform and his speeches to supporters, with references to location near Joliet and Jefferson and the broader justice system.
Reports from Consul Griffith describe a toxic gas emanating from a well near Ozal Cetadat town in Vera Cruz state. Seven nearby villages and ships entering Tampico report metal blackening and fatalities among laborers. Diaz government sends 300 sappers to aid protection efforts. Separately, freight rates face increases across eastern, central, and western rail networks, with protests anticipated before Interstate Commerce Commission action.
The 1908 annual Post Office report shows 61 158 offices in operation with 11 945 fourth class appointments. It urges extending city delivery to towns with receipts above 5 000 annually and notes millions lack free delivery. Detroit's J B Land develops the annuancia phone to repeat calls when the call receiver is away.
General Crozier of the Ordnance Department reports the magazine rifle now issued to the army and state militia is more powerful rapid and accurate than the previous model. He notes the erosion problem from new ammunition remains unsolved.
The Tholiduary trade shows continued expansion with many cities buying above last year while some southern sections report weak holiday trade. Weather dampens regular retail in the Southwest, wholesale activity remains online with some rush orders to restock. Business failures rise, with weekly totals in the United States noted by Beardielt's Commercial Report.
A fragmented Chicago trade summary notes activity across banks and manufacturers. It cites varied price movements and mentions inventories, liabilities, and forthcoming spring adjustments in the market environment.
The report lists price quotes from Chicago and other cities for cattle hogs sheep and grains. It includes No. 2 wheat prices in several markets and per bushel figures for corn oats rye and other staples. Prices vary by city with values cited for Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo and more.
Bank Superintendent Schaefer of Minnesota asks for two additional examiners at $3,000 annually. The Southern States Association of Commissioners of Agriculture teams with manufacturers and feed dealers to push uniform laws governing stock foods.
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