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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
7
A mixed OCR fragment lists dates and events from 1437 to 1994 including battles, executions, explorations, and political milestones. It trails into a sensational mock health column praising a “Joy of daily living” stretch system with humorous satirical advice for daily activities and social life.
O'Brien of the American Association signs Gerald Hares as aspirant while the Northern Baseball League drops plans to enter St Paul and Minneapolis. Newcastle’s Jack Palmer, ex English champion, lasts four rounds against Tom Barns of America in London. Cowdin leases racing stock The Pippin and Counterpane to Newcastle stable. Lake Michigan Yachting Association sets Mackinac cruise for July 25. Carl Taleen, 11, Ishpeming, youngest ski rider at national tourney in Duluth. National Trotting Association biennial congress opens amateur racing rules.
Australia creates an Australian Men of Letters Fund with 2300 dollars approved in the last session and a similar vote expected this session. John Oxenham splits his time between Sark and London while prepping a new novel Pearl of Pearl Island set mainly in Sark. A W Pinerm critiques sensational fiction and praises measured modernity, while Browne’s study on Doone legends analyzes the Doone family in relation to the novel and a painting inscribed Sir Ensor Doone 1679 is reproduced.
A playful exchange quotes Mrs Tor kins presenting her husband with a bar of digests and his lighthearted reply that he values them highly and will save them by using a pipe to avoid wasting them.
Fragmentary note argues some individuals gain entry to society by breaking in. The remark hints at social exclusion and security concerns without detailing events or names.
An attempted bombing in Tehran on Friday targeted the Shah of Persia as his procession moved toward the palace. Three outriders were killed, the chauffeur wounded, and bystanders injured. the Shah, warned in time, rode in a carriage and then sheltered in a house before troops secured the area. Police hunted the bomber and accomplices with no arrests reported.
The British War Office orders immediate mobilization of auxiliary forces across Great Britain as a precaution against unrest in India linked to Transvaal policies. Adjutants must be kept informed of movements, with readiness to deploy via telegraph. Critics debate Boer motives and imperial strategy.
In a mining accident at Moody Machinery, two Nime miners were killed by a gas explosion. The incident is being investigated and insured losses are being processed.
The thirteenth census will be taken on April 15, 1910, moved from June 1 to improve accuracy as many travel to seasides or mountains before summer. A permanent census bureau will oversee the effort, with a projected cost of about 14 million dollars and nearly 70,000 workers including 330 supervisors, 3,300 clerks, and 63,000 enumerators. The census will focus on population, agriculture, manufactures, and farms, with a future 1915 agriculture census and ongoing data comparisons.
Reports from across the country show plants restarting and workforces expanding. In Chicago many mills of the Ithmers Steel Company resume operations, while at Lorain Ohio the National Tube Company adds 5 000 to 6 000 workers. Other states see rolling mills and related firms increasing staff as Goodyear Rubber adds 900 at Naugatuck Connecticut and Pepperell Manufacturing near Biddeford prepares to resume full time affecting about 4 600 operatives.
The Qokishoma House of Representatives approved a broad hotel regulation measure. It mandates 9 foot sheets and bans any dish or cup with cracks visible to the naked eye, aiming to improve guest safety and sanitation statewide.
Harriman Mest Amt Judge Hough of the United States Circuit Court rules on a petition filed in the case. The fragment indicates judicial action pending in the federal appellate arena.
Washington will host Osage chiefs and interpreters in a bid to obtain land allotment rights for recently born Indians and to protest land sale restrictions. The Osage delegation includes Black Dog and Brave with notable ex-chiefs, while Cheyenne and Arapaho leaders will join, led by Washee and Paul Boyton as interpreter.
Paris hotels heavily reliant on American visitors face their worst period in years. High end inns report falling demand with rooms cut to slashed rates while staff stay employed to maintain appearances. Managers praise scarce international guests and note a global slow in wealthy travel.
Reports show December 1906 freight tonnage down 20 percent, potential suit by Rosenbaum Grain Co. against Frisco for 42000 damages over 200000 bushels undelivered for shipment to Russia on Nordphalien. Interstate Commerce Commission notes 7432 railroad derailments in year to June 30, 1907, with 515 deaths and 6595 injuries, mostly from equipment and roadway defects amid capacity strain. North Carolina Supreme Court overturns $230090 Southern Railway fine for overcharged tickets, ruling civil penalties nullify related criminal liability.
R G Dun Co notes adverse weather and transport delays eased. Recovery is expedited with brighter prospects and renewed demand, though outside buyers are slow to reach markets. Bank indicators show satisfactory lending, money at 6 percent, deposits expanding, and mixed gains in machinery iron sectors. retail trade declines partly from storms but wholesale demand strengthens. Bank clearings rise 9 percent from 1907. Failures in Chicago district total 41 with liabilities over 5 000 rising from last year.
The report notes dull distributive trade and disrupted railway traffic lowering grain movement. Ohio valley floods limit industry, while jobbing trade shows moderate orders for near term shipment. Millinery, dry goods and staples are in demand. retail trade slows amid wage concerns.
Chicago cattle and hog futures show wide ranges with prime to fair quality, corn and wheat prices listed across cities. Prices cover cattle hogs sheep and grains, plus butter eggs and potatoes with varied no 2 and mixed grade notes across St Louis Milwaukee Buffalo New York markets.
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