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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1912
Page
6
Editor T A Clifton notes a grim tally of fatalities linked to leisure activities. He cites 78 deaths from July Fourth celebrations, 31 in baseball, 13 in football, 10 among auto enthusiasts, 74 in motorcycling, and 140 in hunting, plus 22 in toy gardens and 23 from loaded or unsafe devices, warning of a somber sports culture behind the nation’s joys.
The article argues that airplanes are dangerous when used for sensational stunts at exhibitions. It cites Rodgers and Atwood as examples of long cross country flights proving risk. It states many fatalities involve altitude records and edgewise tilts, while safe, straightforward flying aimed at reaching a destination yields fewer deaths.
Harper's Weekly reports that ants may possess highly developed sound producing organs on abdominal segments. The sounds, created by rubbing, have never been heard by humans, though experts believe they exist. A microphone detected only the ants' crawling noises.
Arn Englishman claims his safer matches are non perilous for children. He notes that since Christmas, kids have not destroyed the toys given for the holiday and suggests they already have distractions, implying fewer dangerous matches are needed for play.
A Swiss canton considers a law requiring addressing an elderly unmarried woman as madame, sparking debate about whether a similar rule should be adopted in Sweden. Critics say language can reflect social state and may be hard to enforce.
A Pittsburgh justice of the peace offers to marry free every couple in which the bride did the proposing. He has already wed twenty couples and seeks more. He notes men grow timid in leap year when asking as a romantic gesture.
New York is to have women deputy sheriffs an innovation that may change many things. The piece notes popular local women named as possible attaches and suggests men would feel pleased and proud at their involvement.
Boston shows the highest death rate among American cities with populations over 500000. Statisticians offer no explanation linking the excess mortality to culture or religious cults.
A quip notes the ideal of riding to change the air contrasts with the odoriferous exhaust a pedestrian endures when autos pass by.
President Taft sent to the Senate nominations including Mahlon Pitney of New Jersey to be associate justice of the U S Supreme Court and Ferdinand A Geiger of Wisconsin to be U S district judge for eastern Wisconsin. Also Julius M Mayer named to southern New York district court. Pitney’s background notes and Taft’s broader court expansion are summarized.
Johnny Cou lon, bantamweight champion, defeated Frankie Burns of New Jersey by decision after twenty hard rounds in New Orleans. The Chicago fighter pressed throughout and landed more blows, earning the referee’s nod amid calls for a draw.
In Chicago on February 20, 10 000 people clogged streets as authorities hurried funeral rites for four hanged murderers of Fred Guelzow. Coffins were moved to hearses amid a tense crowd, police clubs drawn to quell mounting rioting and clashes with relatives and bystanders.
Springfield Ohio reports a fatal shooting as seven year old Frank Grose allegedly shouted a dare and taunted his brothers in a wood pile. A single shot killed him instantly, the blast nearly tearing away his head.
A group of Harvard seniors plan to spend their summer as guests of classmate Jalsini Gaekwad in Baroda India. Jalsini has just completed his academic course and is the son and heir apparent of Baroda’s ruler.
In Washington on February 20 Senor Pedro Nel Ospina Colombia's minister voiced dismay at hints Secretary Knox would push arbitration with the United States over Colombia's claims. He said Knox's visit would be opportune only if Colombia receives explicit instructions and arbitration terms remain unsettled. House inquiry into Panama policy adds pressure on diplomatic moves.
Charles Morgan of Muskogee Oklahoma lies in a critical condition in a Albuquerque hospital after eight men stood on his body while he was under the influence of an itinerant hypnotist on a stage. If he survives the injuries include a ruptured bronchial artery likely to cause permanent disability.
Delegates stream into Joplin Missouri as the Democratic state convention names four delegates at large and thirty two from sixteen districts to Baltimore. Eighteen presidential electors will be chosen with no contest on instructions as Missouri backs Champ Clark. Possible at large picks include Reed Stone Virgil Folk Dockery and Shannon with Folk urged by Reed to be included.
A three and a half story concrete and steel office building at Etna, part of the Spang Chalfant Co steel plant, collapsed killing one man and injuring four others. The 1000 foot structure crumpled, debris blocked the cellar, and telegraph lines were torn down. Nearby stores were crushed but their occupants escaped injury. The injured are expected to recover.
Chicago pugilist Joe Ketchel died at the United States Naval Training Station hospital in North Chicago from injuries believed to come from a bout with Billy Walters. An investigation may halt trainer station boxer tryouts as Ketchel had trained there for a bout set for Kenosha Wednesday night.
Boston Massachusetts February 20 Gov Foss breaks New England records by pardoning 81 prisoners in a year including 11 murderers. The state chief executive used broad clemency power amid a campaign season, drawing both praise and criticism from legal officials and reform advocates.
Mason City Iowa February 20 memorial university of Mason City founded by sons of veterans was sold to Archbishop Keane of the Catholic archdiocese of Dubuque.
A two story brick Lafayette pharmacy building on Purdue University campus was damaged by fire in the basement lab. The blaze caused about 3000 dollars in loss with water damage and smoke. The fire spread due to a frozen hydrant delaying water access. The building housed valuable laboratory apparatus and was insured.
Walter Scott alias Albert Wood, 22, arrested here to avoid Indiana law penalties for possessing burglars tools, confessed to a Crestline Ohio burglary a week earlier, a police chief telegram confirms. He previously claimed Michigan burglary but that tale was false. Police identify him as a Mansfield Ohio parole violator serving 1 to 20 years for assault with intent to kill.
In Richmond three people Mrs Susan Martin Dewey Martin and Maurice Sustice were found unconscious in their apartments due to escaping gas. A neighbor who smelled the leak rescued the occupants. A rat chewing a rubber gas hose connected to a hot plate is suspected as the cause. They are in serious condition but expected to recover.
Silas Adams, the second convicted whitecapper, was released after attorneys posted a $3,000 bond with twenty four names approved by Judge James H. Wilson. A motion for a new trial was denied before the appeal to the supreme court.
Fort Wayne widow Margaret Bowser, age 92, sues son Sylvester Bowser and daughter in law Elizabeth Bowser to compel support. She states in 1903 she deeded her small farm to them with the promise they would provide care for her remaining years.
In a debate between Kokomo and Marion High schools on granting women the right to vote Indiana, the Marion team won on graded points though two judges preferred Kokomo. Over a hundred Kokomo students traveled on a chartered car to attend.
A. R. Burton, a prominent physician and lodge member, fell on a sidewalk in Princeton and suffered a fractured skull. He walked four blocks to his office, summoned help, and arranged for surgery to remove bone fragments.
William McCarthy and Ray Ogden were struck by an Erie freight train at Laketon as they attempted to cross with a buggy. Both injured, their horse killed as the wagon was dragged 200 feet by the engine. McCarthy lay unconscious for hours. both men expected to survive.
Director D D Vans presents a Bible lesson on Mark 1 9 15 and Matthew 21 1 memory verses emphasizing Christ's priestly baptism, the descending spirit, and the heavenly voice. It explains Jesus as representative, the role of John the Baptist, and the use of scripture in overcoming temptation.
A pretty girl notes at a co educational college that manufacturers send large quantities of shaving soap to students. The firms copied names from registration lists and distributed samples to both genders with a demand for testimonials praising the soap.
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