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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
3
In Gary Indiana a clash between three police and about thirty Hungarian railroad laborers left two men dead one officer wounded and several workers injured. Police arrested seven on scene and thirteen more later as reinforcements arrived while some escape through sand dunes.
The Western Bank and Trust Company of Dallas is placed in the hands of receiver Henry D Lindsey after a quiet run. Insiders state that on October 1 the bank paid out over $900000, with capital of $590000 and about 40000 savings depositors, liabilities pegged at $1054104. officers claim depositors will lose nothing.
A British ship Hartfeld from Liverpool to Seattle is believed lost with about thirty aboard off Vancouver Island. A wireless report says deck house and empty boxes washed ashore. Captain A S Anderson and family possibly aboard.
A serious earthquake hit Gonavis, about sixty five miles northwest of Port au Prince. Several houses were destroyed or damaged, and communication to the town is broken. The initial quake was followed by a tidal wave. No deaths have been reported.
Joseph Banks was killed by Allen Morrow after a dispute over his daughter’s marriage. Morrow, who had been recently released from an insane hospital, shot Banks and then mortally wounded himself. William Banks, Joseph's son, wounded Morrow.
A historical analysis argues that shrinking army forces and low pay prompt critics to call for reform. It notes potential withdrawal of Marines, guard shifts, and questions about reserve readiness amid proposed pay and infantry increases. Enlisted soldiers cite long marches and demanding drills as key complaints.
Viscount Aoki says no war with Japan is possible now. officials seek friendly ties. Secretary Taft, preparing a Philippines report, notes progress and education efforts, with agriculture thriving and native receptiveness to Western ideas. He cautions self government must wait for full primary and industrial education, possibly longer than a generation due to funds.
The Senate and House debated broad revisions to the federal penal code. Amendments sought to shield labor unions, limit federal juror qualifications, and curb federal influence over elections. A China war indemnity measure passed as the session closed with key sections on bribery and political endorsements under scrutiny.
A moving picture benefit at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boyertown Pennsylvania ends in a flash fire after an acetylene lamp explodes. The panic traps hundreds in the operas house stairways and a floor collapse traps more. One hundred dead and about seventy five injured, many dying, as fire consumes the wooden interior. Local engines arrive too late. aid comes from Heading Pottstown and Reading as surgeons and nurses establish improvised hospitals.
Dun's Review of Trade notes production curtailment easing and improving bank conditions in Chicago. Iron, steel and wire bookings rise while furniture and footwear show fair orders. prices stable though cost cuts may delay some capital projects. Weather lifts January retail clearance, mercantile collections vary, and Chicago district failures reach 36 with seven liabilities over five thousand dollars.
New York reports firmer finances with easier credit but trade and industry stay weak. Railway earnings and bank clearings lag last year while unemployment rises in big centers. Mild weather dampens activity. retailers cut prices to stimulate demand as Southern and Western trade show little life. Cradstreet's notes weekly US failures at 444 vs 345 prior week. Canada down from 65 to 24 year over year.
The report lists grain and livestock quotes by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo. Prices cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and related commodities with ranges and quality grades for shipping and feed markets.
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