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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
7
The Ohio River overflowed for hundreds of miles causing heavy damage and widespread homelessness. Cincinnati and nearby towns faced destroyed homes, closed schools, and disrupted transit as residents struggled for essentials amid the deluge.
Mrs Russell Sage, one of the wealthiest women in the world, has left her New York home for a Long Island retreat. Guarded by an army of mendicants and curious crowds, she remains inaccessible to most visitors as secretaries, lawyers, doctors, and clergymen form a protective barrier around her.
The article describes the riverfront in Cincinnati experiencing severe flooding with water levels six to eight feet above street level, causing extensive property damage and prompting protective measures along the dikes and low-lying areas. It notes authorities feared further surges and organized efforts to curb damage.
Reports state the London Mail claims a reduced navy with three part ships to be taken from the channel fleet after maneuvers. Other items note resignations of Seattle port officers over overtime pay, and Armour plans for a Minneapolis workmen city. John Burns dies in St Paul hospital from a stair accident.
The subject, once surrounded by old friends, faces mercenary motives and many fortune seekers. In seclusion at her country home she rarely leaves the gates, her great wealth bringing as many disadvantages as opportunities.
John R. Walsh, former president of the Chicago National Bank, faces a sweeping federal indictment in Chicago charging misappropriation of bank funds. The 29 count true bill, presented by a fraud jury, seeks five to ten years on each count with potential decades-long penalties.
James Connolly, a noted author of sea stories, has enlisted in the U S Navy for two years on President Roosevelt's suggestion. He will serve as a clerk on the battleship Alabama, and is expected to aid the American navy much as Kipling aided the British army.
The court decides import duties must be paid by weight at entry rather than withdrawal from bonded warehouse. For goods like tobacco hides wool and sugar moisture changes alter weight between arrival and withdrawal, saving the treasury about $10 million in duties.
A fog bound collision on the Big Four near Fowler Indiana killed twenty five and burned twenty of them. The Queen City Special east bound from Chicago struck a freight at speed destroying the combination car and trapping passengers in flames. Firemen and rescuers faced extreme heat as they worked to save survivors.
Indiana police traced a galloping suspect after a barn fire near Rushville destroyed Joseph May’s property. A man resembling Jonas Atercer, once an in-law rival, fled the scene as locals followed tracks that corrected to Mercury, the horse with reversed shoes. Mercury was arrested. held in jail pending bail.
The Rev Russell, longtime pastor of the First Christian Church, Port, died suddenly after illness. He served churches in Reashville and Cotmisus Obie Giaetd Rapids and authored multiple books, most notably What Is Your Life. His widow and two children survive.
A chaotic report describes a fatal electrocution on a Shel- Hardlles street involving Joost Adams aged 21 and Edith Meraipe. The scene mentions broken wires, a plan crashing, and bystanders reacting as authorities investigate the incident and identify victims and connections.
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A legislative committee that surveyed all state institutions to determine funding needs has compiled a "want" column. The demand for general and specific appropriations exceeds prior levels and the panel will soon recommend amounts. The report notes focus on essential maintenance and minimal base funding.
A bill drafted by Representative Brown of Salen targets conspiracies to restrain trade and limit production. It seeks fines and charter termination for trust actions and would allocate fines to the school fund, claiming current methods in other states fail to deter such activities.
Shelbyville horse dealer Charles NJ Perry reported slipping twenty two horses valued at 2650 dollars to market in Philadelphia this month. The shipment heads east as Perry drives stock to the eastern market.
The Warren county courthouse was destroyed by fire in Williamsport with only the heavy brick outer walls remaining. The building cost 5500 and the loss estimated at 550.000, insured 525.000.
A garbled transcription outlines Senate activity and mentions Senator Shick with partial reference to a committee review. The text references Yaeger, a lead figure, and notes on measures, a Wednesday event, and prior recollections, though many details remain unclear.
The New York School Journal endorses sex education in public schools amid calls by the Society of Sanitary and Moral American Prophylaxis. Dr Mary Durhain cites a lack of instruction in twenty cities and warns that silence breeds shame and evil, while advocates argue on how to present the topic and who should teach it.
Frank Caresto of Chicago charged with carding schemes linked to Gai Hintkl Wits faces a fixed punishment. The court increased the sentence from two to twenty one years in the Michigan ips prison.
News reports that Perre Proute has been chosen as State Chemist by the governor. The former competitor with Plose Polytechnic Institute and other government officials in Washington will take the post and oversee state chemical matters.
Senator Pires's anti-trust bill eases lawmakers as the reading clerk announces the tithe. A mood of caution pervades the Senate with broad belief the bill will pass in this session of the Central Assembly and a major clash with affected corporations looms.
Two men died in a derailment between Fretatt trains on the Tundlienand harbor line. Victims identified as J. W. Stevens of Fudisna Harbor and WT Darvisen of Toeliessta. Police and railroad officials investigate cause and exact location.
A Senate concurrent resolution proposes that Indiana adopt a popular vote for United States Senators and join other states in calling a constitutional convention to consider amendments. The measure was introduced by Senator Slack.
Michigan resident Laws Potter near Waowaka was summoned to attend his brother's funeral in Delding. A subsequent notice advised that another family member, a selesian, had also died, prompting late attendance.
A short bill introduced by Semator Mim Broueh abolishes hanging for premeditated murder and replaces it with life imprisonment. The measure follows Gov Blanly's recommendation in his message.
A suburban train wreck on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line at Transmond injured twelve passengers. No fatalities reported.
Edward Townsend hanged himself in the Richmond city jail using a noose crafted from his suspenders. Authorities report the suicide occurred while he awaited further detention.
Paris officials officially deny a claim that France ceded Tahiti to Great Britain. Reports continue to surface about shifts in colonial possessions across the era.
A Evansville operator dies after taking corrosive substance. A Central Normal college student is badly wounded by a lead pencil in Danville. Peru enforces law as a car of slot machines heads to South Bend. Eight hundred saloonkeeper cases start in Peru. Judge Ely names I H Poetker receiver for People’s State bank of Huntingburg with expectation of full claim payments.
Newton Watson representative from Reanatiitse ko Huntington and Whitley counties has prepared a bill to extend the period of service of road supervisors from forty to seventy five days in a year and raise their pay from 1.50 to 2 dollars per day.
Senator Wood's barber bill prohibiting Sunday openings passed 10 to 6 after being called up by its author. The measure targets barber shops and restricts Sunday business in the state legislature.
Mr Barkley of Union and Franklin counties introduces a bill to require township assessors to enumerate schoolchildren. He argues trustees currently perform the work at great cost, about 100000 dollars annually, with 1200 trustees paid 2 50 a day for the task.
R G Dun reports production in main industries compares favorably to last year as bank deposits rise, encouraging mercantile lending. Retail stocks shrink, heavy winter lines wane, and demand for pig iron remains strong. Construction drives steel demand while car shops and shipyards run near capacity. Freight transport faces snow disruptions but railroad capacity expands in the West. Hides and lumber receipts rise. rail earnings exceed last year while overall port movement dips. Chicago district headlines show 22 new headlines versus 26 last week.
New York wholesale trade suffers from adverse weather and railroad congestion. Dry goods demand remains strong with cottons heating up as mills push ahead. Wheat exports for the week ending Jan 17 totaled 2,636,460 bushels with year to date exports at 20,007,?11 bushels.
Price ranges across cities for cattle hogs sheep and grains listed by market. Includes St Louis Cincinnati Buffalo New York Toledo with variations by grade and commodity such as No 2 wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and clover seed.
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