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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
5
Four million dollars in losses are estimated from a heavy frost that damaged this year’s Burley tobacco crop. The Burley belt spans thirty four counties in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana with telegrams reporting widespread havoc and a projected 25 percent overall damage.
A subway construction explosion at Sixth and Market streets in Philadelphia after a gas main leak killed at least six workers and injured about a dozen. The blast collapsed the trench, threw a dirt cart and horse into the opening, and damaged surrounding streets as rain-soaked walls gave way.
U S Officials begin a campaign to protect American fighters in Cuba from yellow fever. General G F Elliott orders barrels of salves to Cuba and ensures all marines receive mosquito nets and head coverings. Water filters and warnings on unfiltered water accompany the effort to reduce mosquito bites and disease.
Modus Vivendi draws attention to Newfoundland's protracted fisheries row. Cod fisheries are the colony's chief wealth with sixty thousand locals in fishing and related trade. Most disputes have been with the French, who kept rights when the island was ceded to Britain, with frequent U S involvement in decades past.
Three year old Susie Becker daughter of Fred Becker a Buffalo saloon keeper was enticed from Main Street by a gray dressed woman offering candy. Susie's disappearance prompted police action as the family seeks sightings and the kidnapper.
The Department of Justice will enforce the eight hour law by sending instructions to special agents across the country to investigate potential violations by contractors engaged in public works.
Louis Wagner drove a French machine to victory in the third international automobile road race on the Long Island course. The event drew a crowd over 250000 as the 207 mile course was completed in just over 200 minutes. No American car finished among the Girat five.
Recent floods in southern Jaolisco and Colima Mexico destroy homes and kill 123 along the Manganillo extension of the Mexican Central railway. Landslides bury terrain as a 26 ton steam shovel is swept away and the Tuxpan bridge is wrecked. In Santiago river floods at least twenty five die with fifteen drowned when a boat capsized.
Tarry Smith, 25, shot Miss Mary Shepard, 22, in a South Euclid hall witnessed by about sixty pupils. He killed himself two hours later near his home as police and armed farmers closed in. Motive cited as love rejection. Smith was Shepard’s fourth cousin.
Attorney General Eis of Ohio reports five bridge companies surrendered their charters amid a statewide war on the bridge combine. The Champion of Wilmington, King of Cleveland and Canton, Bellefontaine and Massillon, and Mount Vernon companies are named with Mount Vernon remaining to be disputed. The state seeks ouster and a receiver for the Mount Vernon firm, while the combine cites compliance with state law and defense under the Sherman Act.
Joseph Glidden, inventor and patentee of barbed wire, died at his De Kalb home aged 83 last January. He had long allied with Isaac I. Ellwood in wire manufacturing and began making barbed wire in 1873, which made him a fortune.
A Union Pacific Overland Limited wreck two miles east of Wamego Kansas injures seven seriously and many others slightly after a broken rail derails cars. Wreckage covers a large area as trains are thrown from the tracks.
In Portland Maine a lamp explosion toppled by accident started a fire that claimed the lives of three Vanier children aged 14, 8, and 6. Three siblings perished while three others were saved with difficulty. The parents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Vanier.
A girl burglar wearing a white sailor hat trimmed with red feathers and described as a brilliant conversationalist evades Cleveland police. Mrs. May Metinive of Lakeside Avenue reports the girl stole enough items to satisfy no bride from her apartments.
The Till iron ore lands are leased to United States Steel Corporation for 0,000,000 tons of ore. J. J. Hi and associates receive royalties in the millions annually, securing long term control of the resource.
James W. Melker former City Treasurer of Newburyport Massachusetts admitted theft of eighty six thousand five hundred dollars from city funds. Upon defense request, the judge postponed sentencing to next January.
The Columbus Ohio Board of Education, following the superintendent’s recommendation, decided to implement simplified spelling to the extent practicable in city schools.
Frank Jay Gould and his wife reportedly reconciled after filing papers for a divorce suit. The couple will separate for a year under an agreement facilitated by the husband’s family.
Evidence suggests robbers killed 160 people and wrecked the trans Atlantic steamer Siric off Cartagena to steal 500000 dollars. The strong box was found empty, sealed, and the crew suspected. Italian government aid may be sought. A crew conspiracy and early landing of mysterious men are noted as leads.
Trans-Atlantic Fire Insurance Co found liable for full repayment to San Francisco policyholders after denying dollar for dollar earthquake losses. Judge Carroll Cook ruled the insurer had no legal excuse, crediting claims despite no earthquake clause. The decision targets general policy exceptions tied to insurrection or civil authority.
A tornado ripped through New Orleans residential sections causing roof loss and fence damage. Four people were killed in Ponchatoula after a separate strike near Hammond, Louisiana. The Jai Alai rink at Milan and Carondelet streets was destroyed and debris spread widely.
Will Remick formerly of Great Bend Kansas shot his wife and killed himself after a divorce suit was filed. The couple had separated and Mrs. Remick kept the three children who were home during the tragedy. Authorities say domestic trouble sparked the incident.
Miss Josephine Rummelhart a 40 year old woman was found dying in a vacant lot near Twenty sixth and Dodge streets Omaha Neb She died later at the Omaha General Hospital The throat was cut and a club was found nearby She worked at the Scandinavian Women's Christian Association home and was returning to her residence when attacked.
Fred LeDoux a 16n year old of Chisholm Minnesota shot and killed Charles Sundquist outside the village mistaking him for a bear. He was joined by Albert Heardman and both fled after Sundquist screamed in distress. They are in custody today.
A blaze at Charles B. Dolls furniture store 477 479 Washington Street Buffalo N Y caused aggregate losses of 250000 dollars with telephone company property damaged to the extent of 150000 dollars.
A Texas Black man was fatally harmed by a mob of his own race after an alleged assault on a colored girl. Another Black person died in Argenta Arkansas as a mob incident is reported.
In Odessa a Union of Russian People president urged openly that rebels and Jews must be barred. The speech framed a policy of exclusion as a public stance, urging action against these groups. The remarks reflect heightened civic tensions and anti minority sentiment in the region.
The October activity indicates healthy expansion in bank exchanges production and distribution of commodities. Wholesale and jobbing markets see strong demand for textiles footwear and apparel. Building materials and heavy machinery rise with new orders expected late next year while shipyards curb new construction before 1908.
Chicago prices show cattle 4.00 to 7.25 cattle prime. hogs 4.00 to 7.25. sheep 3.00 to 3.25. grains Wheat No 2 71 to 72 cents. corn No 2 44 to 41 cents. oats 82 to 83 cents. rye No 2 64 to 60 cents. hay timothy 10 to 15.50. prairie 6 to 14. butter creamery 18 to 25. eggs 22 to 25. potatoes 38 to 43 cents. St Louis cattle 4.50 to 6.50. hogs 4.00 to 6.60. sheep 4.00 to 5.50. wheat No 2 1 to 1?. corn 44 to 45. oats 84. rye 59 to 60. Cincinnati cattle 4.0 to 4.85. hogs 4.00 to 0.80. sheep around 2.00. rye 0.69 to 0.86. Detroit cattle 4.00 to 6.50. wheat yellow 4.86 to 6.10.
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