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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
8
Paris reports Henri Rochette a former waiter turned financier founded the Franco Spanish bank and numerous mining ventures. He allegedly stole over 12000000 through fake balance sheets and new company issuances, likened to Madame Humbert but expanding via fresh stock offerings.
In Rockland Maine Congressman Charles E Littlefield tenders his resignation effective September 30 citing his wish to resume law practice. A related letter to the Second district Republican committee chairman confirms this motive and adds the political shock to state circles.
Forty seven presidents of local German American alliance branches gathered at the Hartman store in Columbus on March 19. They adopted resolutions condemning the Republican party and its nominee Andrew L. Harris and pledged support to the Democratic party if it aligns with liberal and progressive Ohio citizens.
Wounds serious. Stevens a former counselor to the Japanese embassy in Washington was shot at in San Francisco by Koreans in a bid to avenge Korea’s fate. Three shots from a 32 caliber revolver were fired. one bullet hit Stevens in the right shoulder blade. Chang, a small Korean accused in the attack, was arrested. Stevens’ condition listed as serious but improving.
Congressman Albert Douglas of Chillicothe named for a second term by the Eleventh district Republicans at Logan. 14s nominated by acclamation. Delegates chosen for the Chicago convention were Poston of Athens and Zap Bailey of Perry. Strong resolution backed Roosevelt and instructed delegates to vote for Taft.
Police and University of Michigan students remain at odds since Monday night’s riot. Two students were arrested for stealing four cuspiders from the Cook hotel. management declined to press charges. The pair faced charges of trunk disorderly conduct, posted bail, and were released. The incident marks ongoing tensions ahead of a March 19 event.
Three bandits who robbed Edward Hoffman and Coalitions Mining tied up the haul of $47,000. After fleeing to Schurz they stole a handcart and slipped into the Walker Indian reserve. They are now pursued by former Walker Indian Police members.
Muskogee Okla March 24 Sam Johnson one of the four Johnson brothers an outlaw and cattle thief was shot and killed by a sheriff s posse near Talihina Turthers were accused of numerous raids in Southeastern Oklahoma for years he defied law officers
A motor ferryboat upset on Lake Ratzeburg near Lubeck drowning ten members of a pleasure party. The accident follows a series of violent incidents and losses reported across the globe, including crimes, fires, and naval misfortunes.
Columbus reports an 101 to 16 vote in the Ohio House approving a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment to establish initiative and referendum in state law. The measure would require petitions by 5 or 10 percent for passage or revival, with elections in even years and a majority required to win. The bill moves back to the Senate for concurrence amid some opposition.
Editorial praises Oklahoma for adopting a deposit guarantee law similar to earlier states. It notes every state bank pays one percent of average daily deposits into the treasury, with assessments if needed to maintain the fund. The piece calls the law a Bryan idea and cites Kansas and Nebraska as moving to similar measures.
The Meck school investigation by the Sites committee has ended and a final report will come in a few days. Mrs Mary Ferguson Dollinger of Sidney accused Superintendent Ss P Humphreys of immorality. Miss Tone May Kilner of Dunwrk denied the episode occurred. QC T Carson denied steering factions in Ohio schools.
Delegates counted from 17 states and the Philippine Islands bring 218 Taft delegates to date. Taft now holds 174 instructed delegates, nearly two-fifths of the 491 required. Other selections exist only in Winds and Indiana, Louisiana, and Virginia where May 11 conventions occur.
Representative John N. Stockwell Jr. of Cleveland petitioned Attorney General Ellis to sue Treasurer W. S. McKinnon to recover interest on state funds. He contends all contracts depositing state money in banks where McKinnon holds a personal stake are void and that lending state funds to himself cannot be legal.
William Krueger opened fire in a Cleveland cafe killing Edward Draudt and wounding James Barr. He then shot himself and may die. Police suspect he targeted a person in the crowd, with jealousy as the motive.
Judge Dresbach directs jury to return verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity in the Clarence Haines case. After testimony by Dr H C Rutter, the jury deliberated ten minutes and recommended commitment to an asylum. Haines killed his wife on August 21 and then shot himself.
Cleveland street relief officials report that 7457 of 25000 state aid will be returned. The compiled list records the number of victims, confirming 162 children and two teachers died in the Collinwood disaster.
Fayette March 23 Peter Keller sixty a Civil War veteran shot himself on his wife's grave His body was found by the sexton Keller widow died years ago and his sorrow deepened with the loss of his daughter last year He lived recently with a sister after an injury led to foot amputation while working at a sawmill last summer
Cleveland police say mystery of John Lipscomb's Jan 26 shooting is solved. The dead man's wife admits firing the shot that wounded Lipscomb, who died last Wednesday. Coroner's inquest witness Dr J M O Malley testified Lipscomb told him privately his wife did the shooting.
Mrs. 3. O. Burdette was fatally shot when a gun placed to wound thieves exploded as she opened the henhouse door. A string tied to the trigger meant to fire on entry caused the fatal discharge. She had forgotten the trap was set.
Clarksville Tennessee March 24 a law and order league is formed for Clarksville and Montgomery county to suppress lawlessness in the dark tobacco district. The group already includes more than 300 members.
East Buffalo cattle prices range from steers at 5 50 to 6 90 and cows up to 5 25 with milkers at 2000. Calves Best at 800 8 25. Sheep and lambs. hogs and stags quoted in cities including Chicago and Pittsburg with mixed figures. Wool prices listed for Boston and cereal figures for Cincinnati and Cleveland.
A Saturday Evening Post writer highlights Spigotty land as Panama, nations eyeing the isthmus boom. He notes rapid excavation, strong health measures, and a malaria decline as work advances toward a 1926 completion, promising vast commerce and linked internal waterway gains.
C H Betts argues the local weekly newspaper holds the strongest influence in a town. Its closeness to readers, accountability, and reflection of local sentiment elevate community conditions and civic progress more than large daily papers.
The Pitchfork reports Senator Tillman in the senate accused the president of being drunk but qualified the charge as drunk with power. He alleged the president dictates his successor and suggests Tillman favors Taft to continue his policies, urging the people to settle the presidential candidacy.
A BMJ note asks which trades are the most dismal listing options such as gravedigging scavenging night parliamentary debates and unread poems or articles. It suggests dishes washing could be interesting if studied scientifically.
A Cleveland Leader snippet notes Bobby-Sister has a new beau. The woman used to say “Bobby, see who is calling” when the phone rang, but now she answers herself, signaling a change in behavior and independence.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt reflects on betting both ways to claim skill as a judge of form or to boast as a good loser. The exchange shows a playful view of gambling for sport and reputational gain.
The article traces wedding presents from feudal tribute to voluntary gifts after feudalism ended. It notes that during Queen Elizabeth’s era a pair of knives or scissors served as a common gift and symbolized breaking faith in love.
Authorities in Aden mandate bells on all camels moving after dark to ensure audible warning since silence makes it hard to hear a camel trotting or running.
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