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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
5
Round about the world items compiled for quick reading. Highlights cover notable happenings from far and near with concise summaries of events, trends, and developments likely to interest readers seeking rapid briefing.
In a year of sweeping moves Washington leaders tout anti trust gains and a raft of measures. Wickersham cites Sherman act impact while Sulzer treaty rejection passes 305 101 with Malloy lone dissenter. Republicans ratify pre set convention plan for Chicago June 18.
Princess Louise Victoria sister of King George V and the Duke of Fife with their daughter and several Americans survived when the Delhi struck Cane Spartel reefs off northwest Africa. All passengers were rescued and the incident prompted emergency responses aboard the vessel.
The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria departed New York carrying 1.5 million dollars in post office orders for recipients abroad. A Wichita special election approved 60 thousand dollars to fund separate schools for white and colored children. A Grand Trunk train carrying several hundred emigrants to Portland, Maine, wrecked at West Parish, injuring several passengers. Five miners were found alive in Cross Mountain mine near Briceville as rescue teams search for the rest of the trapped workers after a massive explosion and fire.
Two young naval officers attached to the president's yacht Mayfloweridents J. B. Dowell Jr. and A. D. L. Bristow Jr. were ordered to Berlin to study German shipbuilding methods. Rev. Charles M. Brewer, once a U S army chaplain and now a Baptist pastor in Olg t ee Okla, was arrested after confessing to involvement in explosions at Fort Riley Kansas. Separately labor leader John J. Lennon urged support against the rum trade at the Anti Saloon League convention in Washington. A Civil War unknown dead memorial was unveiled in Newton Kansas funded by the Women's Relief corps. A New York rally for universal peace sparked a riot at Carnegie Hall. Dr B Clark Hyde trial in Kansas City halted when juror Harry Waldron escaped custody. A Chicago accident at the Masonic Temple left James Freek dead and Harry Evans severely injured. Ohio fire marshal Dosle’s November report notes twenty-one counties with no fire losses.
Carel Hedges of Stanley stands trial in Boonville for the March 22 shooting of his cousin Jesse Hedges on a public road. Daisy Hedges testified she faced unwanted advances at the store and was pregnant, while defense argues Caleb shot to save his life. Witnesses describe a tense confrontation as Judge Roberts excludes children from the courtroom.
Despondent over poor health Mrs. George Snyder killed herself with an old muzzle-loading army pistol. She was alone in the house and her death was discovered by her daughter Mrs. Howard Heeter when she returned from work. The tragedy occurred in Mishawaka near South Bend.
Felix Ginder a 42 year old bachelor living north of Winamac was found burned to death after his house was set ablaze. The head was missing leading authorities to suspect foul play. The body was taken to Winamac for coroner Needham to investigate. neighbors found the destroyed house and the body.
A 54 year old farm laborer William Davis of Linden was found crushed and mangled beside the Big Four railroad tracks in Lafayette. Police believe he was attacked by thugs, beaten and robbed after leaving home with some money.
An eleven month old boy Edward Marine died in Valparaiso after chewing a cigar stump left by his father. Three doctors failed to save the child.
Warsaw report states Mrs May Strunk sues for divorce from husband Trunk alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and drunkenness. They married long ago, separated December 16 1911 after analysis January 7 1879. She seeks custody of their 12 year old child and alimony of 500 dollars.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a family named Purinatons facing misfortune. No clear events, dates, or individuals beyond the surname appear readable.
Horstmans and another man pleaded to petty larceny before Judge O Rourke. Each was fined 100 and sentenced to ninety days in jail. They begin serving immediately and will pay the fines at term end. If unable to pay, total jail time could adjust to nineteen or twenty two days less than Castle’s witness wait.
In Goshen a 14 year old, Fred Cregier, was fatally shot by 15 year old Hard Hutchinson during a pretend play with a rifle wired to a bayonet. Cregier died after running 75 feet to his mother's kitchen door, struck five inches below the throat.
Indiana brief items report Mrs. Downs surviving a rabbit bone incident in Valparaiso. divorce case in Bartholomew County where Stephen N Davis says his wife proposed marriage. George Whittaker jailed and fined for meter interference. Lake County prosecutor seeks death penalty for Murray Phillips. Dr O A Lett dies by morphine in Corydon Kentucky. Clifford Curry guilty of unclean milk and facing fines. Gary detectives hunt a well dressed molester. Logansport man challenges bank suit over a $626 check. J W Cummings receives Reno death report from former employee. Marion shoe repair shop receives warning after life saving plea. Greencastle vendors fined for selling impure food.
A patent medicine notice extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as safer than strong laxatives for children. It claims quick recovery, normal appetite and sleep, and notes sample bottles offered by mail from Monticello Indiana with a request for address and name. The ad targets homes in Huntington Indiana and Terre Haute with repeated testimonials.
An old advertisement urges mothers to inspect Castoria for infants and children, highlighting its 30 years of use and urging that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
Ella recalls a novel proposal as Stella asks what was said. He begged the privilege of rising early to build the fire for her, highlighting a small intimate gesture. The exchange centers on affection and domestic devotion.
In a London Opinion sally a witty exchange features Jennie and Jim as they tease about quick fortunes. The playful banter centers on a mock value of a sovereign earned through a touch.
In a Washington Star excerpt, Broncho questions the need for a jury in a settlement. He quips that gathering twelve men would spark a fatal argument over matters unrelated to the case, mocking the demand for a jury trial.
A young woman spends a busy day browbeating fourteen salespeople and others, nipping in the bud tax overcharge attempts, stopping a streetcar, firing her maid and hiring a replacement, yet she does not smile when a young man offers to protect her for life.
A San Bernardino California woman writes that after three months of fever and nervous upset following the birth of her second child she was advised by a kind neighbor to try Grape-Nuts. The product helped her stomach retain food and she credits it with improving her health and strength.
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