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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1911
Page
2
The German navy argues that victory in a future naval war hinges on the crew’s healthy nerve power. The Marine Rundschau says ships’ conditions, hygienic living, nutritious food, exercise, rest, and morale are watched by doctors. It notes crews meet high demands and stresses no danger of exhaustion, with Germany not tired or shaken.
A Paris contemporary recalls the actor Frederick Lemaitre reputed for frugality. At his daughter’s marriage he refused the dot. The notary sought to strike it from the contract, and the suitor quipped that the daughter could clothe herself in her father’s fame and asked to strike out the trousseau.
Gustav Mahler, taking a break during rehearsals for a new symphony in Munich, got lost trying to pass a plasterer blocked corridor. He declared his identity but was rebuffed and directed another way, then eventually reached the hall.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reports a Gertrude Hoffmann company member, unaware of smallpox exposure at a Pittsburg boarding house, sought vaccination. The physician, after assessing the risk, quips that the dancer must take the vaccine internally, highlighting backstage health concerns for performers.
In Tientsin Consul General S. Knabenshue notes Chinese masses show interest only in the bagpipes of the Cameron Highlanders from a prior garrison. He advises an Ohio piano firm that the market for instruments is largely restricted to foreigners. Some instruments sell to wealthy Chinese as furniture due to absence of teachers for Chinese ladies and no demand for music instruction.
A speaker notes that every time the automobile breaks down they check their state license for encouragement. The license confirms competence to operate the machine, reinforcing confidence in handling vehicle issues.
In a quoted exchange Mr Crossiets notes money stretches further since moving to the suburbs. He says every purchase now costs about four miles more in value as distance from urban amenities changes spending power.
Arch Hoxsey, born Staunton Illinois, dies in a 563 foot descent when a wing failure and vortex send his monoplane to the earth near Aviation Field New Orleans. John S B Moisant, Chicago native and famed aviator, is killed in Harahan after being hurled from a Blériot monoplane during a high wind.
New York Jan 2 The American Sugar Refining company has offered to pay the government 700000 to settle the draw back claims. The company deposited 700000 in the subtreasury to guarantee the offer and the certificate of deposit was sent to Washington. Acceptance has been recommended by Collector Loeb and District Attorney Wise. Announcement of the offer was published a week ago.
Rome reports that most railway workers have decided to defer their threatened strike until the end of January to allow the government and parliament time to amend the bill granting an annual peace payment of four million dollars.
The United States launches an experimental postal savings system with 2 percent annual interest, opening banks in second class post offices across many cities from Globe Arizona to Manitowoc Wisconsin. Depositors receive duplicate passbookless certificates, funds yield 2.5 percent to the government to cover expenses and fund public works.
Fire swept the Auterreith hotel in Clayton St Louis county during a blizzard. St Louis and University City fire departments fought the blaze, which was confined to the hotel after crews subdued the flames. One firefighter was injured. the hotel was destroyed.
John A. Dix was inaugurated governor of New York amid gun salutes and cheering crowds. A 3000-strong parade led to the capitol with Horace White beside the new governor. Dix promised economy and to curb direct taxation in a brief ceremony and reception.
Pasadena reports the cremation of aviator Arch Hoxsey after his fatal crash at Dominguez Field last Saturday. The funeral was held under Wright brothers management with pallbearers drawn from his hometown and aviation peers. In Los Angeles a grand aviation meet concluded amid mourning for Hoxsey, whose death cast a somber tone over the celebrations.
C C McChord of Kentucky and E H Meyer of Wisconsin were sworn in as the newly appointed Interstate Commerce Commission members. Their oath coincided with Chairman Knapp moving to a new court post and Commissioner Cockrell retiring. Clements, as senior member, is slated for the chairmanship.
In Washington on New Year’s Day 1909 a heavy rain did not deter 5,625 people as they queued for hours to shake hands with President Taft. Diplomatic corps, officials, and citizens formed a long line in the Blue Room, with Helen Taft and Ethel Roosevelt among those receiving.
A Midwest blizzard caused extensive fires across the region. A Fargo man William Thomas, 60, died from exposure while trying to reach home. The Columbia hotel at Moorhead was destroyed, along with the Metropolitan block in Duluth. Bismarck business district burned for about 30,000, with numerous smaller fires reported across Minnesota North Dakota Montana Wisconsin and Montana.
Five children of John Markasavage died in a blaze that swept three houses in the foreign quarter of Minersville near Pottsville. The fire began when an oil lamp overturned, investigators reporting the cause.
Berlin reports the Hilde balloon bound for the Baltic with four passengers aboard is feared lost after last Thursday’s ascent into the clouds.
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