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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
7
The document reports on oil application tests for road waterproofing and spray methods, noting arrangements and observed effects on surface behavior. It discusses required oil quantities per area, anticipated recurring uses, and projected cost shifts as foundations settle. A second portion reviews a literary figure, detailing reading habits, favored works, and reflections on life parallels with Napoleon.
A fragment reflects on Lord Rosebery, noting his witty public persona as a veneer for inner sadness. The piece argues genuine wit arises from serious struggle and critiques political performance, suggesting public speech hides deeper gloom behind humor.
A fragment recounts a retired burstar example and legal scenes from Edinburgh under Sir Walter Scott. It mentions a housebreaker defended by Scott who faced guilty verdict, and a court visit with a wary, witty exchange about fees and dice. It comments on distrust and a freer cue in design and justice.
The Philadelphia Press reports Emma Thursby met Whittier during visits to the Lowell home in Cambridge Massachusetts and recounts a dramatic scene involving a poet named Whittier and reactions to a peace anthem. A playful anecdote about three apples ends the piece.
A Cleveland Press excerpt notes widespread poverty in Europe affecting a boy’s view of work. The youth shifts from romantic pirate or pitcher ideals to steady roles in confectionery or restaurant work, while another remark recalls avoiding fights over rock-throwing.
A nocturnal scene centers on a metro singer, described as a hovering figure among city lights. The narrative recalls a famous New York artist, the mood intense as the singer contemplates fame and the stage, ending with a reverent and somber reflection on performance and identity.
A chaotic OCR excerpt recounts Varmer estamos inventing an airship based on a rooster's motion as described by the New York Herald. It details a small rubber band powered model, propeller placement, and control methods, noting reactions in Bowery clubs and seaside resorts. It also mentions a wartime-type discussion on ghosts and a plan by the National Association of Cartage Manufacturers forming to control prices with a 10 percent trade advance.
Attorney Yeds Fair Cook Week After First Meeting Her John Hasan, a yesselwood lawyer, met near Franklin. His car failed and he sought lunch at a farm house. Miss Velin Mo Welel, 21, invited him to dinner and their chat preceded a wedding week later when both returned to Anderson for a license and ceremony.
The State treasury report for the year ending December shows five domestic insurers leading gains while foreign companies post a substantial rise in business. Indiana fire insurer Didiana wrote about 550,000 in tapsi tress dm TOU, with strong growth. foreign insurers posted a sharp increase in written business. Life insurers posted approximately 2.92 million in total business for the year.
An unruly mob confronts a white crowd as tensions erupt in Staley Ville. Reports describe gunfire and a chaotic scene with injuries and rising fear among residents amid strained relations and ongoing community upheaval.
A wide range of labor actions is reported including a general strike in Lodz and union activity in New Bedford Boston and San Francisco. Workers from tile garment to steam fitting and railway trades are planning conventions and arbitration while protests and organizing efforts emerge in Crooklyn Paris and New York.
A compact chronology lists events from 1521 Cortes capture to 1906 Bryan world tour reception. Items include military sieges and battles in Europe, colonial shifts in North America, early aviation milestones, political offices, disasters, and cultural milestones with named places and figures such as Mohacz Nordlingen Arcot Long Island Chesapeake Bay Paris New York Vancouver Algiers Treason ballooning Garibaldi McClellan and Bryan.
Senator Platt as president of the United States Express Company issues a circular to stockholders showing earnings for the first half of the year fell versus the same period last year. He estimates 1907 net income at seven percent and answers minority demands for surplus division and claims of hidden profits. The minority alleges rival board representation and diverted business and seeks management reform.
The death of Dr. Seneca D. Powell, a faculty member at the Post Gradu ate Medical School of New York City, is linked to his experiments in medical science. He reportedly swallowed fatal doses of poison to test alcohol as an antidote to carbolic acid, often before student classes.
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