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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
7
Government proves prosperity springs from the soil with a grain crop value of 2 458 004 803 dollars for wheat corn oats rye and mukley. Forecasts for winter and spring wheat yield total 617 822 000 bushels worth 500 050 795 dollars, with corn oats rye and barley also predicted strong despite spring delays.
A New York Sun editorial condemns bucket shops as a corrupt form of wagering that harms investors. It notes prohibitions in several states, praises recent court actions, and calls for stricter enforcement and public sentiment to curb illegal stock dealings.
A historical column argues for harsher penalties for speeders and reckless drivers. It claims current punishments are ineffective and suggests severe penalties, including imprisonment, to deter motorists. It warns owners bear responsibility when using others’ vehicles and notes enforcement impacts on families.
A Hartford Times column quotes Booker T. Washington urging perseverance and optimism. It argues that civilization advances through proactive, cheerful effort rather than complaint, citing achievements in art science and industry and warning that whining hinders growth.
A Kansas City Journal table shows canned meat prices up 20 to 100 percent after a law requires proper canning. Canned chicken climbs to 1.75 per dozen quarter pound cans and corned beef halves to 1.00 per dozen halves. Authorities say prices jump despite no cattle price rise.
The article outlines plans to build Gary as a major steel city on Lake Michigan’s shore in northwest Indiana. It notes 15,400 workers, a $10,000,000 initial appropriation, and a target population near 100,000, with land holdings growing to about 10,000 acres. It details river, harbor, canal, sewer, and rail improvements, plus iron ore sources from Mesaba to Vermillion ranges and a rail-focused, factory-centric urban design.
A man with a drinking problem is advised by his doctor that a cure may be possible if he refrains whenever he feels the urge to drink. The vignette centers on the tension between craving and medical guidance.
The Smyrna carpet is not made in Smyrna but in Aldin vilayet. Main villages include Usehak Woule Ghiardis Melessos Nirkagatsch Makri Axar and Demirdji. Thousands of women work while men frequent coffee houses. Pulling carpets from Uschak, 3000+ female weavers, local dyeing, trade by camel caravans, bales weigh 280 pounds and 500-600 pounds on export.
Senor Abc of Town seeks a second term amid wealth concerns while Bryan addresses the Oklahoma Democratic convention. He praises Oklahoma’s new constitution, cites legal theory on federal powers, and urges a campaign motto “Let the people rule” as a keynote for national policy.
The fiscal year ending June 30 set new records for receipts and balances. Customs revenues exceeded prior highs while internal revenues reached 270,000,000. The working balance in the treasury stood above 83,000,000 with deposits in national banks and an added 17,000,000 in reserve. Circulation rose by 40,007,000 for the year while overall debt and certificates are offset by cash on hand.
Bo I. Yoakum of the Rock Island board sets forth a plan for a union of people and railroads under federal oversight. He supports Hepburn anti-rebate law, valuation to aid not harm ratemaking, limited security issues, uniform railroad accounts, and regulated capital for improvements. He favors traffic associations over pools and warns current variation must channel into a safer path.
Iran uses 81 million ties annually while U S railways seek workers for telegraphy. Judge Ray fines Delaware and Hudson 38009 for failed repair of automatic car couplings under safety law. Erie Railway warns 32000 tons of steel rails may be unsafe to lay. New York New Haven and Hartford retires about 40 workers after 35 years of service with pensions. Marriman system commits to public accident reporting and invites outsiders to join the board meeting.
A freak tornado wrecked the Pressman coal mine in Rockwell collapsing the boiler house and blacksmith shop. Workers Newton Clituiebers, fremaon, and Louis Dreenan were buried. Judson fatally injured with a fractured skull. Mrs J M ikned and three children unconscious after roof collapse at Monroe City. John Robinson killed in detritus shelter collapse. Oscar Westfalia knocked senseless by luminous shock. rescue expected. Lightning north of Piecknell barn of County Commissioner Joseph Wy Schafer destroyed killing a team and injuring three farmhands.
A night accident struck the dome of Morten Reskirk one mile west of Bloom, killing Mr. Buskirk and destroying a two story residence. Mrs. Buskirk and the children survived injuries, with Mrs. Buskirk only slightly shocked.
A distressed crowd attempted to lynch a prisoner to save Negra as police intercepted the gathering. A guard named Gabriel Martin fatally shot Od Everett Vian before officers arrived, and the mob dispersed. The ensuing investigation cites a domestic tragedy, with a wife harming herself and others, and subsequent police testimony detailing threats, arrests, and a barber’s corroboration of a suspect’s guilt.
A 17 year old named Varon died after a series of mishaps during a breaking and entering effort. The incident occurred asOliver attempted to overpower a door, resulting in a fatal injury.
The Porser County Board of Review raises assessments on sandy lands near Toke Michigan held by a Chinese syndicate with rates from 10 to 50 per acre. The State board will also raise the assessment. West and his wife face charges tied to an incident with Archibald Moore. West shot at Moore and Moore repaired the arm and reported West in danger. Moore booked for grand jury action. A river attack ends with John Rainey striking Alfred Montabie on the towboat Sammnel. Montabie dies instantly. Rainey escapes.
A farmer named Lleaty Roetger was killed near Tolland when he attempted to drive away a mule that was tormenting him. The mule kicked him to death in the incident reported at the farm.
Frances Lankford a young girl drowned while wading in the Eel river near Martz. The incident occurred when she wandered into deeper water and could not be rescued by bystanders. Authorities investigated the accident and notified her family.
Quval Fry eighteen drowned boating on White River in Washington. A Rex PLT Rayboldte daughter of Petersburg died from heat. John Withers forty four a Civil War vet near Evansville shot himself while mentally distressed by heat. Rev Charles A Francisco sixty four Richmond minister died suddenly. FH Hart ten died in a runaway near Tennyson. May Dwight and Nell Dwight of Toledo sank in James lake near Angola while swimming.
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