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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1910
Page
6
Three hundred pounds of powder exploded at the Casparis stone quarry near Kenneth Indiana, blowing out every window light and injuring twenty residents. John Elroy, in charge, is missing and feared blown to atoms after the blast.
EH B Allen collector of internal revenue in St. Louis reports Marley Smith a farmer from near Laclede lost two silver dollars in corn cribs last fall. Nearly a quarter of one coin was eaten and teeth marks shown. Tellers at the sub treasury refused redemption, deeming the coins marketable only as old silver.
Washington officials predict the United States will welcome about one million immigrants in the fiscal year ending June 30. By April 133 276 had arrived, totaling 1 225 for the year to date. The prior million-year was 1907. Immigrant Bureau figures show 4 246 Chinese entered Canada from July 1 1906 to December 31 1909, yielding $2 123 000 in head tax revenue.
An escaping gas leak triggered an explosion on the fourth floor of a tenement at East 113th Street New York injuring seven people including two children. Thirty five families fled to fire escapes and the roof as tenants searched for the gas source with a lighted candle in a vacant apartment.
Mrs. Sarah J. P. Mobley aged 70 wealthy lies dead in the county morgue of Minneapolis. Coroner Seashore rules heart failure triggered by reading news of King Edward's death in England.
Mark Slater former State printer of Ohio was convicted of defrauding the State and was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary by Judge Dillon.
King Edward VII of England died at Buckingham Palace at 11 45 p m after a week of illness. Pneumonia following bronchitis is cited, with belief that worry over politics and sleepless nights hastened his death. George V succeeded to the throne immediately upon his father’s passing as the crown and scepter transferred automatically.
Fragmentary notes trace a naval career from cadet entry in 1865 to commander in 1899 and later events. Mentions include promotions to midshipman sublieutenant and full leutenancy, first command of torpedo boat, in charge of a gunboat, and a 1893 tour of British colonies. It also alludes to an heir to a throne, a secret marriage in 1891, and a succession event in 1919.
The Farmers National and Cooperative Union agrees to accept Samuel Gompers' industrial co operation with the AFL. Representatives say the alliance has no special tinge and that organized labor and organized farmers will cooperate to preserve the rights of both groups of workers.
The piece lauds King Edward as deeply beloved across England and its possessions. It praises him as the son of a noble mother and for his essence, noting his democratic simplicity blended with kingly dignity, calling him the first gentleman of Europe.
Mrs Ridgeway Wilson wife of a Denver real estate dealer was found dead in a coal bin choked with her own hair. A large forehead skin triangle with deep temple cuts puzzled investigators and the Japanese consul joined the case amid suspicions a Japanese servant knew details. Thousands of dollars remained untouched and no robbery signs appeared.
Officers of Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana horticultural groups report to the Spokane Chamber of Commerce that this year’s fruit crop may be the largest and most profitable in the four states’ history.
A compact chronology lists key life events from birth at Buckingham Palace in 1841 through his reign and death in 1910. It covers visits to the United States and India, marriages, illnesses, and the 1902 coronation postponement before his death at Buckingham Palace.
The administration rail bill clears the House 200 yeas to 126 nays. All Republicans support the measure. A motion to recommit to strike the commerce court failed 157 to 176. A counter motion to restore merger provisions was defeated 160 to 169. Fourteen Democrats join the majority.
The American Co-Operative Union formed by farmers aims to fight high food prices after a St. Louis rally. Thomas G. Nelson of Indianapolis is president, Rev. J. T. Tuohy of St. Louis is secretary, and Thomas Emmerton of Bloomer is treasurer. The group plans incorporation for $1,000,000.
Illinois reports over 1.5 million horses valued around $150 million total with about 100 each. Missouri posts more than 500 000 pounds of tobacco at 12 cents a pound. The South Dakota Cattlemen met in Rapid City for their annual convention. A wage raise of three cents hourly is posted for trainmen on the B A and P Railway. Day laborers in Japan earn 20 cents daily. domestic servants receive 84 cents a month for women and $1.36 a month for men. farm laborers earn 8.50 for women and 15.96 for men. Incorporation filings include Farmers State Bank of Roscoe with $15,000 capital in Perre SD and State Telephone Company with $8,000 capital in Draper SD.
The nation publicly proclaims George V King with a medieval rite at St James's Palace. Heralds in scarlet read the proclamation as crowds cheer and sing God Save the King amid drum and gun salute.
Thirteen people drown when the City of Saltillo strikes a rock on the Mississippi near Glen Park twenty four miles south of St Louis. The 200 by 87 foot steamer built in Jeffersonville Indiana in 1892 sank in twenty feet of water as passengers fled to timbers and crew aided survivors. The boat, owned by the St Louis and Tennessee River Packet Company, was bound for Waterloo Alabama with stops at leading river cities.
A London Kentucky dispatch reports Alma Kellner, the Louisville child kidnapped last winter, located at Grays with a gypsy fortune teller. The article notes the discovery in the gypsy camp and mentions the ongoing investigation.
The Senate passed the post office appropriation bill about 240 million dollars without amendment. The House adjourned after near completion of the railroad bill with amendments to be voted Tuesday. Debates included rail mergers and franking abuses as the session focused on District of Columbia legislation and Indian land bills.
Telegraphic notes report the Soo railroad plans a new line from Ryder North Dakota to Elbowwoods on Fort Berthold reservation. Calgary Milling Company’s 150000 bushel elevator at Calgary Alberta was destroyed by fire recently. A Slav crucifixion tale at Avella Pennsylvania is declared baseless. Frederick Christian Havemeyer, eldest brother of Henry O. Havemeyer, died in New York aged 78.
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