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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
Telegraphic summaries report a Lake Shore passenger train striking a Poleda Western car at West Toledo Michigan Central crossing in Ohio. Witnesses describe the crash, with one car rider killed and others injured. distant dispatches mention Persia and London reports on various events.
A violent clash at Prichard involving Tensy Pens leads to a fatal shooting by Vircib Phaten as the wedding procession moves toward the bride. The bridegroom’s sister is implicated in the disruption and a struggle ends with a fatal shot.
A burglar entered St Marys parish school in Greenweed Conm Wis and was pursued as officers arrived. One of the sisters caught him at the main door and held him until police arrived.
Receivers appointed for the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company of New York following an application by a policy holder. A report to the superintendent of insurance dated November 10, 1907, shows liabilities of 5,418,717 and admitted assets of 3,707,602 as of August 31.
At Murfreesboro Pennsylvania the firm of Woerthman and Co. a major lumber dealer, announced it had assigned. Liabilities are about 760000 dollars with assets between 500000 and 600000 dollars.
The American coal ship Emily Reed, thirteen days out from Newcastle Nova Scotia, went ashore at the mouth of the Nehalem river Oregon coast and broke in two. Ten crewmen were swept overboard and lost.
A 300 strong group of Nightriders visited Ed Fyville Kentucky and whipped ten men. Four were white and six were Black, with no further details given.
Maj. Gen. J Franklin Sel chief oof starf argues for a mobilized army of 250000 and warns against false security. He urges readiness, better trained volunteers, expanded canteen facilities, and rapid mobilization if war with a first class power occurs, noting engineer troops must be strengthened.
Reports describe Wisconsin Central planning a Chicago Winnipeg line via Duluth. Pennsylvania RR directs train letters to cut telegraph use, saving nearly 2000 messages daily. Missouri temperance pledge garners 254000 workers at North Western, while carriers warn traffic cuts may meet court scrutiny.
A wartime correspondent highlights army discontent over pay 3 and argues for higher compensation to sustain infantry strength. The piece notes officers warning of weakened morale, potential troop shortages, and calls for continued pay increases, better housing, and searger provisions to retain soldiers.
Robbers dynamited the Farmers Ald Manufacturers' Bank in Riehl Dou Missouri midnight panic. Gunfire between the robbers and a sheriff's posse ensued as the bandits fled south into rural country. no injuries reported. Cashier J Wydaturisan says all cash taken. Building and nearby structures damaged.
Mrs Sarriet Stanton Blatch malls to prevent after six dine rule for unaccompanied women. Jury initially ruled against her claim. she appeals with support from Consumers’ League and Federation of Women’s Clubs. Legislature considers a bill against hotel discrimination.
Miss Maud Ashford will not wed former Seudter Thury Davis, a West Virginia heir, ending any betrothal. No breach of promise suit will follow as both families reportedly accept the dissolution.
The text describes the heir apparent Prince Manuel assuming royal responsibilities after his father’s death. It notes his education and suitability, his intent to rule firmly, and Britain's treaty obligations to prevent invasion and protect the throne, warning against replacing him with a pretender.
The Senate and House clash over the Treasury Secretary’s handling of public firms in New York and the Indian appropriation. Senators from New Jersey and New York spar over fiscal policy, appropriations, and the influence of President’s agenda while committee actions and amendments shape ongoing debates.
Archibald Melchelan for Mrs. Fiddy, through the Christian Science Sen Linel, rejects Christian psychology as Christianity. He argues Jesus taught spirit over matter and that Christian Science presents God as infinite yet aware of matter, a view he calls the opposite of true divinity.
The Pennsylvani Railway Company reports its summer freight house at Cleveland and about twenty freight cars burned, with a loss of 75000 dollars. A Molson warehouse unit used by the Canadian Pacific railway in Montreal suffered a fire causing 200000 dollars in damage, insured. The Ohio Supreme Court voided indictments against the bridge trust, ruling the charges insufficiently definite.
Brief items report a Teehester Pao fire causing about 65000 in losses, a busi ness district fire in Ome New York totaling 2504K4 damage, and other unrelated notices. The London Tribune suspended after two years of operation. The clouse committee investigates a 178000 sub treasury robbery in Chicago. NYC treasury debts exceed 250000 from former employees. Italian mass meeting in New York opposes the black hand. Hydrophobia cases treated in New York reach at least fifty.
Report from Pam and Company notes weaker market conditions with limited weekly operations. Demand shows some improvement for workers and manufactured goods, but wholesale purchases decline for dry goods woolens clothing and footwear amid winter stock depletion.
Dealers report cautious buying across markets as spring goods demand grows slowly. Prices ease on several lines while overall building activity remains weak in August. Canadian and U S retail trends show week by week shifts with Brads treet data indicating ongoing commercial activity and mixed results.
The record lists cattle hogs sheep and grain prices in Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo. Prices include hogs 400 to 840 per head, cattle 4.00 to 5.50, wheat No 2 90 to 96 cents, corn No 2 66 to 78 cents, oats No 2 60 to 70 cents, rye No 2 55 to 60 cents, barley No 2 around 90 cents, and clover seed 117 dollars.
Railroad officials and telegraphers remain at odds on wages under the eight hour law. Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce delegates head to Washington to oppose Culberson and related bills affecting exchanges.
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