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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
6
William O Bradley, Republican, wins the U S Senate seat from Kentucky after a protracted contest with four Democrats voting for him. The week also reports on British women's suffrage, a major whisky house fire in Chattanooga, security concerns in Iran, and banking consolidations in Chicago.
Fragmentary OCR text describes labor, trade, wages, and social figures with scattered names like Norma Monro and an earl. The passage mentions employment, colonies, and varying economic topics, though many names and details are garbled. No clear event or outcome is evident.
Philadelphia shoe industry reports near harmony as a seven member workers board and seven employer members arbitrate disputes since November. The Shoe Manufacturers’ Association expands with Camden firms joining, covering about 4000 workers under the agreement, a result of 1887 rules that avoid strikes.
An editor claims China will awaken to vast military power, sending 1,000,000 troops to drive Europeans from the empire and challenge Russia Germany and other nations. He praises America as a trustworthy ally and laments past betrayals while forecasting a new era of Chinese strength.
The piece outlines plans by the Cigarmakers International and allied unions to build a temple for labor and a home for the aged, notes membership near 70 000 with about 44 unions, and mentions a proposed labor daily newspaper discussion in London with delegates invited. It also cites Massachusetts lawmakers considering limits on court injunction powers during industrial disputes and a circular from Trades Union Congress.
President Roosevelt sends a message to Congress urging a systematic inland waterways plan to develop Mississippi and other rivers for navigation power and irrigation. He warns against private monopolies, supports forest conservation, and calls for funding via bonds to accelerate development and defend national interests.
A priest was shot and killed at St Elizabeth Catholic Church altar during Mass as an assassin knelt to receive the host. The attacker, identified as Ceuiseggoe Cruaranee an Ttaan, fired the fatal shot before being overwhelmed, drawing praise for discipline amid the tragedy. Reports note broader church strife, clergy resignations, and moves of Protestant congregations amid urban upheaval.
Robert Caldwell sent to a New York hospital for the insane as a hopeless prank. his daughter reports a statement to startle the world. In a raid on alleged Black Island figures, arrests were made in Pittsburgh. weapons and threatening letters were found, linking to prominent Sewickley families.
Senate debate centers on ocean mail subsidy to build merchant marine with Senator Gallis ger leading and Senator Depew backing the measure while Senators Simmons and Whyte oppose the currency bill. The army and Indian appropriation bills draw focus as currency reform faces criticism and the rules committee clash upstages House proceedings. The day ends with signals of ongoing contention over military pay provisions and canteen restoration.
Pennsylvania State Board of Health reports 1906 measles deaths total 1.43 with 240 children under eight dying. December alone adds 2,807 cases. Health official Dixon urges greater public awareness and quarantine to prevent spread, citing risks of dehydration, organ damage, and lasting harm to infant development.
Reports detail the massacre of New Alexander Melanghliu on St George Island off the Solomon group on November 1. Bones are with the New Zealand government after a British gunboat expedition seeking vengeance. Commander Deakin failed to obtain satisfaction and bombardment occurred. Native chiefs later allowed removal of the bones. long-ago artifacts valued highly.
The House quickly passed the 370 bill after a brief debate. The military affairs committee recommended a 27 percent pay raise for Army and Navy personnel. Acting Secretary Oliver issued an order allowing army officers in Washington two two hour horseback riding sessions each week.
Bessie Farrell of Brooklyn New York, president of the Young People's Christian Temperance Association, endorses Peruna as a valuable remedy for women. She cites personal experience in rebuilding strength and aiding digestion, especially for young mothers, and notes Dr Hartman has prescribed Peruna to thousands of women who thank him for its benefits.
A quip recalls Horace Vernet amid fame as he was asked for a battle scene. An old veteran taunts him with a price of a franc and a half for a sketch, and Vernet quietly accepts, creating a striking study for a comrade who waited.
Fragmentary 19th century prose depicts a woman requesting a ticket near Edinburgh, a pale clerk muttering and a harsh exchange about marriage and hardship, with names and places left obscured by the garbled text.
An ex surgeon describes coffee caused tremors and poor nerves, then credits Postum with steadier hands and improved health. He cites personal use, a friend's similar relief, and urges Postum as a national drink with preparation per package directions.
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