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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
2
In White Plains on August 13 Supreme Court Justice Isaac N. Mills dismissed Thaw's habeas corpus writ and ruled release dangerous to public peace. The 7,000 word opinion upholds the conspiracy views of his old adversary Jerome, finding Thaw still insane with persistent delusions and paranoiac tendencies.
Reports from Tokio say a Saturday earthquake in central Japan caused extensive destruction across Shiga and Gifu with at least thirty dead and eighty two injured. Over 360 buildings including temples collapsed and 1,000 others were badly damaged while Ozaka bank of the Hida river burst its banks. Intermittent shocks continued through night and into Sunday as the mountain buki near Gifu collapsed after emitting smoke. Slight damage reported at Nagoya and nearby villages.
The first automobile race meet at the new Speedway will run Thursday through Saturday this week. Fastest cars and top drivers will compete in events each day for all classes of racing cars and stock chassis in short and long distance races.
Lucius W. Rettie a young traveling salesman from South Bend wrote a remorseful letter to his father then bought a revolver at a Fort Wayne hardware store loaded it and shot himself in the left breast just above the heart. His condition is serious but recovery possible if no complications arise.
Delaware county grand jury indicted Dr Nelson B Ross of Muncie on two counts. He is charged with the murder of Daniel Linder a traction conductor and with assault with intent to kill C E Dudley a traction employee. Dr Ross pleaded not guilty. Trial date is set for Sept 13.
Benjamin James, a 2 coal miner, attacked his wife with a razor in Clinton Indiana on August 14, slashing her throat and wounding her arms as she fought to defend herself. He was over powered and jailed. Doctors diagnose emotional insanity linked to heat.
Pine Bluff Arkansas August 16 Chancellor Elliott of Jefferson county ruled W Y Ellis who recently shot and killed N P Willis of Indianapolis at Little Rock was entitled to bail setting the amount at 10000 Attorneys for Ellis quickly secured padsmen and the defendant was released from jail.
In Peru Indiana on August 13 two young men Harry Wilson and Harry Hauk were killed when a barn was struck by lightning during a storm last evening. They had taken shelter inside the barn when the strike occurred and the barn was destroyed.
Spokane report states Joseph Waray of Warsaw drew No 1 in the opening of the Flathead Indian westervation, winning a large prize. The notice notes the event occurred August 13. Waray is identified as the Hoosier winner from Warsaw.
Brief dispatches report the sixth anniversary of Pope Pius Xs coronation celebrated with pomp in Rome. Other items note deaths including Theo Harris of Louisville National Banking, and Albert Pope in Cohasset.
A masked burglar enters a residence, threatens the occupant with a revolver, and boasts of easy entry through a parlor window. He notes a Smith’s patent safety burglar alarm could have prevented it, then hands a circular and departs with £5 batteries.
A merchant considers a publication offer that reduces the rate by 1 percent for each additional insertion, arriving at $45.50 per insertion after ten contracts. The agent praises the idea but questions its wisdom, noting the discount can be carried too far.
Howa submarines achieve submergence by taking in ballast water which sinks the hull, leaving only the conning tower above water as reserve buoyancy. The reserve buoyancy typically ranges from 200 to 1,000 pounds, and is countered by rudders and hydroplanes to submerge after motion. This buoyancy affects sea keeping, surface speed, habitability, and overall military value of the craft.
A New York Herald reader recalls a misdial tale where a caller sought her sister-in law Drake. The line led to a poultry store and a straight faced clerk who failed to grasp the joke as the caller laughed at the mistaken identity.
The owl has shifted from a omen of misfortune in ancient times to a favorable sign in Athens under Athena. Egyptians equated Minerva with an owl, influencing coin symbolism for Athens and its possessions. Readers learn how the Chinese and Tartars also held the owl in esteem and adorned caps with owl feathers or idols.
Kenneth, aged seven, speaks through tears of his fear that after his mother nurse and wife die, there will be no one to look after him when he is sick. The child dwells on his precarious future with woebegone gravity.
The passage recalls Goldsmith telling of a bedridden old lady who played cards with a curate to pass time. She wins all his money and, with funeral costs at stake, dies before the next hand can be played.
A pithy Meddler misquote notes a young man guiding his bride toward the altar but halts before pursuing business ventures.
The Indiana State Board of Agriculture plans a lavish night and day program at Indianapolis Week of September 6 with a coliseum arena, grand parades, and hundreds of horses. Prizes total about $15,000 plus silver cups and medals across Percherons Belgians roadsters high steppers and saddle horses. Concerts by Natiello's band and the Indianapolis Military Band accompany hippodrome acts and a beef and dairy cattle show awarding over $12,500 in premium money.
A historical note explains the bloodstream moves about seven miles per hour at 69 beats per minute, totaling roughly 168 miles per day and 6,320 miles yearly. It adds a hypothetical of an 84 year life with one blood corpuscle traveling 5,150,808 miles.
Dr. T. L. Pennell recounts Afghan frontier tribes who refuse to pledge sides in a Russia versus England conflict. An elder asks for the true truth and says they would wait on the mountains, watch the fight, then loot the defeated as God is great.
One day a boy named Dick, disgusted by dirt, washes a stray starving kitten at a roadside hydrant. The kitten dies from the shock, and Dick’s mother laments the loss, but Dick finds comfort that the kitten died clean.
The London Times notes that a tiger's skin embodies majesty and dignity more than lion manes or cowhide, and would likely win a jury's verdict for the noblest looking animal in zoos, praising the Siberian tiger's deep fur and graceful strength.
In a candid exchange a popular actor explains why he began turning down parts. He recalls a past habit of taking any role as an amateur and notes his increased caution now that he is a seasoned performer.
In a brief exchange a prisoner asks to speak with the convict Jack for a moment but is denied as Jack has just finished his time and left the area. The officer suggests asking again in about a week per Fliegende Blatter.
A garbled excerpt from the Yonkers Statesman features a fragmentary dialogue about a wife and a hesitant response. The text includes odd spellings and foreign phrases, resembling a scanned OCR artifact with unclear context.
The Monon Route will sell tickets on Tuesday August 24 to Northern Michigan joints with return via Chicago and Manitou at $10.00. Return limit is September 10. Full particulars provided by ES 4 Bacon PD Monon Route Louisville Ky 182.
Winnee J Stepp born March 15, 1885 died August 9, 1909 aged 24 years 4 months 27 days. Married to George E Stepp 1904. One child Maurice. Member of St John M F Church since Feb 1903. Funeral by Rev Niles, buried Rehoboth cemetery. Survived by husband son mother three sisters and one brother. Father and two sisters preceded her in death.
Elizabeth and family visit relatives in Illinois. James Stringham of New Albany visits our town briefly. Farnsley of Evans Landing has three children with diphtheria. Basil Reagan and Clarence Bowling return from Illinois after five months. Dr. Govan was here last week. Minnie Lemmel visited cousins Amos and Mike Lemmel. Mrs. Wolpert and daughter Mary visit Frankfort Indiana relatives. Emmett Dean returns from Illinois. Walter Grigston returns from Illinois where he worked on a farm. J. A. Winders.
Sam Merkert of Louisville visits his parents in Frenchtown. Charles Moustey and Adam Ketzner were in Milltown on legal business. John Troncin and family from near Moberly spent Sunday with Mrs Salina Henriot. Mrs Donehue and daughter Agnes of Louisville visit Dolph Trencin and family. Mrs Albert Henriot and daughter Edna and Mrs Id Henriot of Louisville visit Lewis Clark and family.
Rev. A. M. Irvine came back Monday after visiting his mother in Danville. W. H. Bussabarger, trustee of Harrison township, will be in his office Saturday and Monday to issue transfers.
Auction notice by administrator W P Mauck. Cash for items five dollars and under. over five dollars allowed on nine month credit with notes and approved surety. Purchaser pays attorney fees. Sale starts 9 A M. C B Kopp auctioneer. Aug 8 3w
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