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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
6
H. D. Baldwin of Counil Bluffs, general foreman for Union Pacific bridge work, was killed by a locomotive while supervising rail laying on the Missouri river bridge. The Clarke County area notes also mention other local incidents and national reports.
A roundup reports Dr Dalley Aten elected president of the American Surgical Association in Cleveland. Kansas Governor Hoch names Foster Dwight Coburn US Senator to succeed resigned Burton. A Kansas minister Samuel Moffet, 60, dies after being struck by a train. A flat car overturn in South Omaha injures five, Calodras among the dead. The Kentucky liquor sale ban on Sundays is struck down. Pelham NY 18 year old Steen Cedar saves John Burke. Lavine dies in Chicago shooting. Dur ton powder plant explosion at Thisville wrecks glazing house. Dying editor John C New of Indianapolis Journal, age 73. Additional items note a pistol duel in Enid OK, Senator Burton resigns, Arthur Pue Gorman dies, convict escape attempt in Alabama, and Colorado Supreme Court upholds employer liability act.
Maryland statesman Senator Gorman died suddenly at his residence in Washington after months of illness heart trouble was the immediate cause. He had served in Congress since 1851 and led the Democratic party in the Senate for much of that time, shaping fiscal policy and national campaigns while bequeathing a legacy as a savvy, influential leader.
King Alfonso told FP W. Wiilidee he expects another assassination attempt after a bomb explosion that failed. He spoke at the palace with Queen Victoria nearby as courtiers witnessed a tense scene and his nerves faltered following the attack.
State Supervisor Dayhoff asserts resignations take effect only after school board acceptance. Utica expands grounds of nine schools at a total cost of 23206 dollars averaging 2500 per building. Weehawken New Jersey pay scales start at 550 to 700 with progressive increases to 900 after eleven years. normal school graduate and two years experience required.
President Roosevelt forwards the Neill Reynolds Chicago stockyards inquiry to Congress urging strict government inspection from hoof to can. He calls conditions revolting and bad sanitation, asserts costs fall on packers, and pushes Beveridge amendment for interstate meat oversight.
Several London hospitals adopt a new surgical technique that makes the skin joining after operations invisible. The method cuts the skin slantwise and uses hollow ground scalpels to minimize scarring.
The United States government paid 141 million dollars in pensions last year, mostly to Civil War veterans. On January 1 the pension roll listed 1,004,196 names.
The New York appellate division rules George W. Werkins acted without criminal intent in donating 48000 to the Republican fund on behalf of New York Life Insurance. The DA's contention was upheld against Justice Greenbaum, and Werkins is discharged. The case moves to the Court of Appeals.
A presidential statement urges immediate enactment of measures to regulate interstate commerce and oversee meatpacking practices. It condemns sanitation failures and dangerous methods in packing houses, noting laws fail to ensure safe food production.
President Roosevelt’s autograph sold for 15 dollars in New York to aid San Francisco sufferers. The Italian consul G Fara Forni moves from New Orleans to Philadelphia. Marcus M Marks and L T Kohn elected leaders of the National Clothiers Association. Chancellor Von Rulen to spend a three month holiday on Nordeney. Silas Melee meets Victor Emmanuel to discuss church and state in Italy. N J Crocker wins gold at London Philatelic Exhibition for Wawakian stamps. T P Shonts to lead Drake University anniversary event at Des Moines on June 14.
The Senate approved a post office appropriation of 192 million while debating naval funding and other measures. Quorum and procedural skirmishes marked the week with actions on diplomatic and consular bills and a failed attempt to block the journal. Adjournment followed Senator Gorman's death as the House considered naturalization, pension, and utility bills.
Amid strong trade sentiment in Chicago the San Francisco bank resumption frees funds, Calumet Electric Railway sale eases money markets, and overall production remains high. Molders’ strike, rail and iron demand bolster steel, construction expands, and currency flows improve as merchanting and retail activity rise.
Congress appropriates 860000 for delegate expenses to the Pan American conference in Rio Janeiro. Georgetown appoints Dr Joseph A Reilly as graduate coach for the coming football season. Senate confirms Louis H Ayme as consul general at Lisbon. President Roosevelt to speak at Oyster Bay celebration on Independence Day. Archæological Institute of America bill passes the House. Senor Nabuco and Viscount De Alte return from Pacific coast trip. A black minister chosen as army chaplain with rank of captain assigned to Twenty fourth Infantry in the Philippines. Minister Tricks notes Chile will attend the Hampton Roads naval exposition next year marking Jamestown anniversary.
Chicago to Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York list prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains. Beef cattle ranges from four to six dollars, hogs from four to six fifty five, wheat No 2 and corn No 2 varying by market, butter eggs and oats shown with local daily quotes.
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