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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
8
Chicago reports Dr Joseph Piesen died from lockjaw traced to a fractured nose. He fell recently, nose wound infected with tetanus. On Christmas Eve he diagnosed himself, directed hospital admission, summoned a lawyer for a will, and advised physicians during his decline.
In New Boston a riot followed a drunken brawl as Marshal A Snyder tried to arrest a man. George Bartee interfered and was shot in the arm. Bartee fired at the marshal and deputy Joseph Morgan Jr, wounding Morgan in the knee. Bartee and his brothers Michael Bartee and Ed Cameron were arrested. Snyder’s wounds are reported dangerous.
Raleigh North Carolina voters reject the liquor dispensary by a 545 majority. Prohibition wins 928 votes to 381 for dispensary with none for saloons. The dispensary operated four years, handling about $250 000 in yearly sales and $75 000 profit, credited to school road and city funds. It reduced taxes but voters fear its influence is not in the city's best interests.
The New York Republican club endorsed Governor Charles Evans Hughes for the 1908 presidential nomination and urged Republican organizations nationwide to cooperate in securing his nomination and election. Over 300 members attended. nine dissented. The resolution invited kindred organizations and the public to support Hughes.
The proposed invasion of the Chicago base ball field by the American association will be discussed in Cincinnati on January 6. President O'Brien leads a committee to negotiate territorial rights with the national commission at its annual meeting and reported a highly satisfactory session with all club presidents present.
Columbus Dec 86 Boardman Carnes a noted minstrel and interloctur and assistant business manager of the Al G Fields minstrels died at Point Pleasant West Virginia of pneumonia He was 34 years old He resided many years in New York City The body will be brought to this city for burial.
East Buffalo and other markets show varied cattle prices from steers at about 4.60 to 5.15, cows around 2.50 to 4.96, calves up to 8.50, and sheep and lambs largely in the 4 to 7 range. Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati New York Toledo quotes list per-species ranges for steers cows hogs sheep and lambs with market notes.
A flood of brief items reports pneumonia and typhoid sweeping Pittsburg, streetcar systems crippled by illness, and a potato crop failure in Maine triggering bankruptcy filings. Fire destroys plants in Shreveport and Bradford, while several deaths occur including a Boston suburb fire victim and a Watertown family.
Columbus Ohio December conference among Senator Charles Dick Arthur J Vorys and Mhller F Brown failed to agree on state convention timing or delegate election. Leaders planned another meeting early next week to seek recommendations for the state central committee. In Cleveland Radivaje Rakich, youngest of a vendetta wiped-out family, was fatally shot near Bedford after fleeing Lodz Austria. He kept a diary noting followers and impending departure for another city.
A Columbus inspector reports a schoolteacher with smallpox teaching unvaccinated children in Stowe township near Akron. The state health department orders vaccination of all pupils, school closure, and fumigation.
Thomas Clasnio aged 24 employed at the American Steel and Wire plant in Cleveland was decapitated by a loop of red hot wire that wrapped around his neck as he handled scorching ends near the rolls. He attempted to spring away but the wire dragged him into the equipment, burning and severing his head.
Bessie Caldwell an 18 year old of Atwater died after being struck by a flyer at Ravenna junction where the Youngstown division of the Pennsylvania road and the Baltimore and Ohio main line cross. Her sister Emma Caldwell witnessed the accident as they stepped onto the track after alighting from a train.
The C. M. V. passenger train struck a freight on the tracks in Lancaster Ohio. Three railroad employees were badly hurt Engineer Graff Fireman Tod Hunter and the baggagemasterare under physicians care and expected to be out for some time. The passenger train was late and traveling about 25 miles per hour at the collision.
Columbus December 27 With a treasury surplus over 6 million and no state debt Senator Crist of Columbiana County argues Ohio should cease renting outside buildings He plans a measure to add to the statehouse or to erect or buy a building of its own outside the current complex.
John D Hellrigle Jr a 24 year old brakeman was shot and killed in the restaurant attached to John Dema s saloon in Columbus Q by the proprietor after a quarrel with Hellrigle s companion William Miller who had wounded Dema earlier in the incident The tragedy stemmed from a quarrel between the men.
In Greenville OO on December 28 Mason Burnett 16 son of Dr and Mrs George W Burnett was killed during chemical research at the high school lab. Patty a classmate was with him as they attempted to generate acetylene gas when an explosion happened with Burnett beside the tank.
Cleveland Ohio December 30 Fire destroyed the big copper shop of the Standard Oil company and at one point threatened the oil tanks in the adjacent valley. Firemen confined efforts to prevent spreading to the tanks as the cooperage plant loss is estimated at 76000 dollars.
Detroit reports a collision between Grand Trunk passenger No. 5 and a double header freight near Lenox Michigan at 40 mph in dense fog. Five trainmen died, including Engineers Bensnett and Bohowski, Firemen Boughner and McCall, and Switchman W. G. Taylor. One baby passenger was lightly hurt.
Washington December 28 Officials in the War Department show keen interest in a New York law firm’s move to file a test case in the southern district court of New York to decide the right of the secretary of war to discharge a Twenty fifth Infantry battalion after the Brownsville Texas riots. The action would be unprecedented against the secretary of war under the Tucker act and, upon arrival of the papers, the secretary will seek Justice Department designation of an officer to represent the department in court.
Cincinnati grows aware as U S Senators Foraker and Dick back initiative and referendum in Ohio. Their letters, published by Rev. Herbert Bigelow, stress giving the people a vote on measures under the provision. The move mirrors demands from labor unions and the Grange.
Charles E. McConnell, president of the Smelter City bank, which closed its doors December 17, was arrested on a warrant sworn by depositor Harry Jackson who had $3,400 on deposit. A bank committee found McConnell borrowed $10,000 in cash from the First National Bank of Durango on December 12, with securities from his own bank, not showing the funds on deposit.
A weekly official journal from the government may include departmental notices, Supreme Court items, and congressional proceedings of general interest. Representative Richmond P Hobson proposed the bill after the holidays. Funding totals 75,000 for equipment and 275,000 for issuance costs.
In Martins Ferry Ohio a riot broke out during a Hungarian Romanian celebration after a Roumanian violinist played for Hungarians in a saloon. Stephen Cercees struck John Duh with a stone, killing him instantly. Cercees is jailed claiming self defense.
Toledo tobacco broker and manufacturer J Frank Zahm committed suicide in his Counc street office. Authorities say illness and Brighs disease weakened his health after a physician warned he had at most three months to live.
Mrs Longworth, recovering from an appendix operation on December 11, has so far improved and will leave the White House Thursday for her own residence. She has been confined to her room for several days and has not gone outdoors yet.
Marion D December 26 Harry Davis a railroad worker woke to a blaze from an open stove and died in his bed while trying to reach Christmas gifts. The fire started in the residence setting.
Women suffer many aches and kidney ills, with back pain and dizziness. Mrs George Myers of Grove Street Carey Ohio credits Deans Kidney Pills with curing her kidney problems after use, praising the remedy. Sold by The New Pharmacy and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents.
A National Stock man recounts the old plan tation of Henry Clay where Ash land hams were famed for quality and high prices. The curing method from Mrs Henry Clay uses salt saltpeter brown sugar and a three week cure in a box followed by brining two weeks and air drying three to five days before smoking until brown. The process relies on precise proportions and multiple stages including packing brining drying and smoking.
Advice on preventing appendicitis cites chronic constipation as a key risk. Foley's Orinoo Laxative is promoted to cure constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural bowel action. It is described as non irritating and gentle, with a dealer signature J. D. Ewing.
German researchers report a new substance uranyl molybdate showing radioactivity close to radium. Formed by adding ammo nia molybdate to uranyl nitrate, the white amorphous powder must be dried in the dark as it is unstable. It reportedly emits strong radioactive effects and costs about 110 dollars per ounce, far cheaper than radium.
Mrs Nancy M Hanson of lambury New York reports using Dr Thomas Electric Oil on a child burned on the face neck and chest. She says the pain ceased and the child fell into a restful sleep after application.
The article notes a proposed Mont Blanc tunnel project following the Simplon route and the Jungfrau Oberland tunneling. It estimates an eight mile tunnel costing about 12 million dollars with Juras costs of 23 million and approaches at 3 million. It aims to divert Rhine traffic and cut two hours from the Channel to northern Italy route.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy to cleanse impure blood. It urges simple meals, regular exercise, and personal cleanliness for a long, healthy life.
An old ad claims Dean's Ointment cures hives eczema itch and salt rheum causing unbearable contact with clothing. Sold by all drogists with promise of relief for afflicted skin conditions.
A brief literary exchange notes disdain for a man who constantly drinks. The Cleveland Plain Dealer suggests the habit renders any appeal ineffective and highlights a sharp, witty line about straw utility in relation to drinking.
A vague health claim notes a product named Dolan's Regulates purportedly eases chronic constipation and "pegs action" to soften the stomach. The text reads as a marketing-style note with unclear mechanics and no verifiable evidence.
The brilliant blind and deaf student Helen meets Dr Furness, a Shakespeare scholar, who cautions her against trusting college professors for all facts about Shakespeare. She retorts that he seems to have completed the essential life milestones.
The article asserts preserved fish such as salt cod provide about 50 percent more nourishment than fresh fish, highlighting the economic and nutritional advantage of preserved seafood over fresh varieties.
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