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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
10
Fragmented account reports a bomb in a tenement district, riots in Springfield and Paris, and a water crisis in Gha. Police investigate a cross city spree of violence while fires, robberies, and train fatalities are noted. Notable deaths include former Fire Chief Jon Boaz and packing industry pioneer Robert Sutherland.
The table lists each state's Electoral College entitlement and statistics of the 1900 election results. It details how many votes each state contributes, and shows overall totals and per-state outcomes for that historic contest.
The article describes a corn stalk paper invention with a proposed new pulp process and mentions its potential as fodder, noting manufacturing ease versus traditional pulp recovery. It cites Dr. TS Br and the Piles of references and hints at broader textile and paper industry innovations.
A long summary of harness races and automobile contests is reported. Ruth Dillon wins all three seats in the Columbus stake at Columbus, driven by Millard Sanders. The Vic Hoval Automobile Challenge race in Great Britain is noted, with WL Worsun a likely winner. Local authorities debate racing limits under John Burns amid jurisdiction concerns.
The article notes an estimated 25,009,000 barrels of apples harvested this year across the United States. Secretary Neely reports the fruit crop is large, well distributed, and yields are higher than last year despite pests and drought. The data come from the National Apple Show of Spokane, with growers and officials citing favorable conditions overall.
Medical inspector reports on tuberculosis treatment at Nessport Naval Hospital referencing mercury use and a surgeon’s paper by BK L Wright. The text then veers to local figures including Mrs Warren, a bishop’s wife, a mortgage case, and President Roosevelt accepting Hamilton Fish’s resignation as Assistant Treasurer to run for Congress in the Twenty first District.
The cloudburst inundated the Capitolian river area causing massive flooding. One hundred twenty people reportedly drowned or perished after homes and trees were swept away, as rescues continued through the night with boats and officials mobilized across several states.
The Weekly Review notes rising bank clearings and increased machinery employment, with cautious signs of demand in wholesale and retail sectors. It reports improved but modest business activity, declines in shipbuilding, rail and furnace sectors, and a steady push in production inputs while regional job gains reach over 5000.
The item notes continued warnings and weather updates amid national trends. It cites business activity, enterprise projects, and a rising pressure on industries with mixed gains in manufacturing and stock conditions.
Boston and Chelsea manufacturers made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities are estimated between $400,000 and $500,000. The document lists extensive merchandise including cattle, hogs, wheat, corn, oats, pork and various grain items as part of the estate and unsettled accounts.
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