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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
4
An article describes M Berlioz’s oven that uses aldehyde evaporation to sterilize books at atmospheric pressure below boiling with no damage to covers or bindings. The device sterilizes a 1,500 page volume in two hours, even with contamination, while delicate bindings tolerate the process wrapped in paper.
A speaker argues that large scale labor conflicts threaten society and only courts can halt them through injunctive power. He rebuts Mr. Bryan’s platform proposals, warns that jury involvement would cripple enforcement, and urges strong court action to prevent anarchy in labor disputes.
London Times correspondent notes both Mulai Hafid and Mulai Abdul Aziz rely on deserters for troops. He recalls NCOs selling sweatmeats in parade and a naked bandsman performing antics for the war minister as odd, occult, utilitarian acts amid the review.
Edward McIntyre of Minnesota waited seventeen hours at the Estevan land office to be first in line for an abandoned Saskatchewan homestead. He positioned himself beside the door at closing time and endured the long wait until the office opened, beating a crowd of Western Canadians seeking the same prize.
The speaker argues unions are legal when acting collectively but may form illegal restraints if members conspire to affect railroads or markets. He supports court-led solutions and cautions against provocative labor tactics while endorsing fair judicial process and restraining violence. He rejects Mr. Gompers and urges Republican union workers to oppose Bryan.
James E. Watson pledges to push a county unit local option law if elected and to enforce it strictly while vetoing Moore law amendments. He would also veto any Democratic plan to alter liquor policy. The question then turns to Mr. Marshall who says Democrats who want prohibition should vote Prohibition. temperance voters are left to weigh this stance.
An old German proverb about hope amid melancholy hearts cured by bitter disappointment. The saying notes that for those scarred by loss hope remains a memory and a gentler suffering.
Johnson recalls Waddell pitching for the St. Louis Browns against the Philadelphia Athletics with a grand reception. About 3,000 fans crowded around him after the game to applaud his performance as he recovered from a rough spot and finished strong striking out the last two batters. The Browns later released him for $5,000 to the St Louis Americans.
Amateur wrestler Dr Benjamin F Roller of Seattle declares constant training as Frank A Gotch, the champion who defeated Hackenschmidt, challenges him to a bout set for June 20 in Seattle. Gotch previously met Roller and failed to throw him after an hour, a defeat that still rankles the champion.
The Southern league Memphis club funded pitcher William Chappelle to study Chicago Cubs curve artists in Chicago for two weeks. He has great speed but lacked proper control, and management sought to improve this aspect of his game through observation from the grand stand.
Terry McGovern quits boxing forever after a lackluster performance against Spike Robson at the National Athletic Club in New York. He told manager Joe Humphreys he is through with fighting for all time.
M. Daniels of the New York Athletic Club has accepted an invitation from Hyde Seal Swimming Club of Manchester New York to race 100 yards against J. H. Derbyshire England's leading sprinter on July 8 five days before the Olympic water sports opening.
A Browning's Magazine excerpt records a quip about substituting automobiles for horses. Moe Rose and Joe Cose discuss the idea, noting reluctance to fully replace horse transport with cars. The dialogue hints at early skepticism toward motor vehicles.
Washington Herald notes a plan to compile the life of a modern genius using letters and postcards, stating there were no letters to date and detailing intended publication.
A Richmond resident claims Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and kidney trouble after fifteen years of discomfort. The testimonial notes dizziness and dull backache disappearing after a short course of the remedy. Additional similar reports are said to exist from Cambridge City, with customers urged to visit Callaway's drug store for more details.
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