Roosevelt clarifies responsibility for Brownsville order
In Oyster Bay on August 8, President Roosevelt released a statement assigning full responsibility for issuing the original order discharging the battalion of Twenty-fifth Infantry black soldiers to the president himself. General Henry C. Corbin, now retired, said Taft bore no blame and had acted on direct presidential orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Roosevelt
Brownsville
Lex
Washington
Henry C. Corbin
U.S. A
Corbin
Rudolph Forester
Taft
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Personal notices from the city and region
A roundup of residents and visitors in the city includes A. R. Ayers of Cleveland, A. V. Aldrich in Kalamazoo, David Schrock from Middlebury in Elkhart, F. O. Turner to Toledo, and Fred McKnight at Christiana Lake. Others visiting or traveling include Louis Hawks of Goshen, William Pickrell of Middlebury, J. J. Schutt and Mr. and Mrs. Borneman to Chicago, and Clyde Field and Floyd Landis to Petoskey. Numerous locals plan trips to Grand Rapids, Providence, Toledo, Hillsdale, or Venice. A birth in Corunna street is noted, and several families plan vacations or business travel with accompanying names and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad A. R. Ayers
Cleveland
A. V. Aldrich
Kalamazoo
David Schrock
Middlebury
Elkhart
F. O. Turner
Toledo
Fred McKnight
Christiana Lake
Louis Hawks
Goshen
William Pickrell
L. B. Nusbaum
J. J. Schutt
St. Joseph
Edward Borneman
Chicago
Clyde Field
Floyd Landis
Petoskey
George Kistner
O. O. Olinger
North Manchester
William Dickes
Oshawa
Ont
J. Oberholtzer
T. Reasoner
Auburn
Ind
George Andrews
Baldwin Lake
I. M. Hughes
Simonton Lake
H. O. Stauffr Tert
New York
Cit
Carl Albertson
Harrison Street
Hillsdale
J. P. Brady
Tinley R. Bucklen
Herbert EB. Bucklen, Jr
Europe
B. OH. Nymyer
Benham
Muaxinkueles
Winona
Wawasee Dales
Marguerite Howe
Battle Creek
KE. Jewett
Marion Street
Mabel Leininger
Venice
Cal
Walter
Gracie Melvin
Dowasjae
Melvin
To. C. Curtis
Charles McCulomsh
Jerry la. Sullivan
Philadelphia
Christiane Lake
Sullivan
Association of the
United States
A. J. Taumgartner
E. Clouse
Sea Clift
Long Island
Baumgartner
List of the sick from a local notice
Mrs. Orble Wright of St Joe street is ill with peritonitis. A son of T H Woodard was operated on for adenoids today. Miss Catherine Swank, a South Bend public schools teacher, underwent appendicitis surgery at Clark Hospital. The four year old son of T H Willards of 912 South Second street had throat adenoids removed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orble Wright
St. Joe Street
T. H. Woodard
Catherine Swank
South Bend
Clark Hospital
T. H. Willards
No. 912
South Second Street
Thaw files bankruptcy petition in U.S. court
Harry K Thaw has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Attorney Charles Morschauser of New York represents Thaw, listing assets of 188012.38 and liabilities of 400140.43. Loans from his mother total 191500, with disputed claims including 80000 to John B Gleason, 60000 to Hart ridge & Peabody, 29875 for six expert agents and 8000 to Martin W Littleton. Thaw says he has spent 200000 and faces about 200000 more in claims, calling it a business necessity due to heavy expenses over two years. He argues payment would harm some creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Aug. S
United States
Charles Morschauser
New York
HarryKhaw
Thaw
Tis
William Thaw
John B. Gleason
Hartridge & Peabody
Martin W. Littleton
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Jal
Danish King Freely Welcomed by Copenhagen Guests
King Frederick and Queen Louise hosted luncheon for about four hundred Danish Americans at their Copenhagen home. Colonel Listos of New York delivered Roosevelt greetings, and the king sent best wishes to President Roosevelt and the United States. The couple spoke with guests including Dr Fellering of New York and Dr Max Heurius of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Frederick
Louise
Listos
New York
Roosevelt
United States
Fellering
Max Heurius
Chicago
Odd Christmas Customs From Europe and Scotland
A compiled view of folk beliefs about luck during the holidays. It notes that stirring liquid from east to west is said to invite luck, Scots bake oat cakes with a fire appeasement ritual, a nine knob birthday cake involves guests breaking knobs and gifting to animals, and superstitions around mince pies include not cutting with a knife, eating many pies at different houses, and wrapping one in silver for luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
When Women Admired Whiskers and War Began
In a New York Press excerpt discussing medieval whimsy, Louis VI’s shaving of whiskers provoked Eleanor of Aquitaine’s mockery and a swift divorce. Her remarriage to the Count of Anjou linked to Poitou and Guienne spurred later wars that altered French history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis VI
France
la Pompadour
Eleanor Aquitane
Count of
Anjou
Poitou
Guienne
Louis VII
Eleanor
New York Press
What Killed the Adjutant A regimental tale from 1860
The Fighting Fifth regimental journal recounts Captain FizRoy firing an air gun at an adjutant bird protected by a 100 rupees fine. The bird is seen fall but no report is heard, prompting a court of inquiry chaired by FitzRoy that concludes the bird died of sunstroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FizRoy
FitzRoy
Phil FitzRoy
Allahabad
Vicarious Oscillation Sparks Chaperon Clash
A Boston Transcript note records a quarrel between a young man and his chaperone over claimed vicarious kissing. The defiant remark prompts a reaction as the chaperone concedes no strong objection to such conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
The Widower Remark From New Orleans Times-Democrat
A grim quip from the New Orleans Times-Democrat likens a widower to a baby as he endures early crying, learning to sit up, and faces the challenge of passing the second year alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Willing to Tell Noted Gossip Quote Sparks Quiet Exchange
A notorious gossip proclaims half the world remains unaware of the other half. An observer answers softly that the disparity isn’t the listener’s fault, framing a restrained comment on social knowledge and privilege.
Much Ado Over Nothing in Newton Assault Case
In Newton Massachusetts an Italian boy and his mother were shot after a dispute over milking a neighbor’s cow. Tony Ombrelo and brother Pasquale face 10000 bail each on assault with intent to kill. Mrs Caponi and her son Frank reportedly will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Mass
Dominic Caponi
Frank
Tony Ombrelo
Ombrelo
Jasquale
Eight Die on a Burning Boat in Lake Winnipeg tragedy
Eight people perished when the steam er Premier burned to the water's edge at Warren's Landing, the northern terminus of Lake Winnipeg. The dead include Mrs. A. Couture of Selkirk, Mr. Olsen of Gimli, Miss Poyaly of Winnipeg, three boys from Selkirk, and crew Gus Weil and Norman Fisher, both of Selkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Premier
Stevens
Warren's Landing
Lake Winnipeg
A. Couture
Selkirk
Mr. Olsen
Gimli
Poyaly
Himer Jones
Oscar Overton
L. Fryer
Gus Weil
Cook
Norman Fisher
Bond Irregularity Hinders Bank Recovery Suit
Des Moines August 8 Receiver Jamison filed an answer to C H McNider Modern Woodmen suit seeking 460000 from the defunct First National Bank Chariton due to irregular bond the receiver contends the bank should not be held responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jamison
Mason
Federal Court
C.H. McNider
Woodmen
First National Bank
Chariton
Substitution evils and a duster tale from a dusty trip
A business manager urges readers to beware substitutes and demand what they ask for. A traveler in a country store finds a clerk offering a feather duster when linen is out, illustrating the risk of nonstandard goods. The piece also reports a British guild debate on whether watches run better flat at night to reduce wear and prolong durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.G. Curtis
O. G. Curtis
Joys of Being Fat in an English Magazine
An English magazine essay claims fat men receive advantages in life. They secure the best restaurant tables, theater corner seats, and ample money to avoid worry. The writer notes how a fat man entering a drawing room seems to always win or be favored.
The Most Comfortable Chair and a Windy Day Gentleman
The writer notes the man who never rises for a seat on bus or train yet is sought after for his humor. His hat blows away and no one rushes after it, while his wife and others doubt his willingness to stoop. Laughter is his notable trait and stories flow from him.
Man in Smoking Car Seeks Whisky After Woman Faints
A traveling man in a smoking car is handed many flasks after a passenger from the rear car asks for whisky. He selects the largest bottle, drinks deeply, and declares the sight of a fainting woman always makes him feel ill, a remark noted by the Kansas City Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Applelogue Mystery in Eden Garden Debate
In Harper's Weekly a playful exchange has Johnnie Dumbley asking what an applelogue is. Mr Dumbley defines it as an fable with a moral. Johnnie reveals a bet with Billie Watkins that it is the original commandment in the garden of Eden, equating it with the Decalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnonie Dumbley
Mr. Dumbley
Johnnie
Billie Watkins
Garden of Eden
Harper's Weekly
Plums and grafting echo in politics and horticulture
A Baltimore American quip links good plums to grafting, noting a practical horticulturist and a practical politician agree on the method. The joke plays on shared pragmatism between farming and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Just Good Clean Thoroughly Seasoned Lumber Offered
The ad promises nice looking lumber that requires little painting and is ready to work with. It emphasizes prompt delivery, flexible quantities, and urges readers to order now to take advantage of about a 20 percent price drop over the past year, saving money.
List of county and court allowances 1908 Goshen area
County board and courts approved payments for August 1908 including numerous items such as jury fees janitor and bailiff services postage and expenses for county farm poor farm supplies city taxes delinquent tax refunds and various labor and travel costs. Items cover Goshen City Goshen Veneer Co Hartzler agency and others with scattered per diem and interest charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
County Commissioners
Elkhart Circuit
Superior Courts
Chas
F. Widner
Chas. Bryner
John Riesel
L. H. Hentz
Henry Jackson
Fid Hatfield
J. M. Gowing
Peter Groff
Geo. W. Fleming
Geo
W. Fleming
Goshen City
John Giesel
Goshen Veneer Co
Tratfield
Minnie I. Reed
HH. L. Jackson
Church
Goshen
State Bank Intereseas
Warren
S. Cline
Batchelor
C. EL Katz
Elmer Reith
Hartzler
J. G. Oppenheim
A. Riley & Son
Hawks Fur
John
Hawks Bloc. Co
K. Wartaler
FR. Keith
C. Cornell
Peeteers
D. O. Batchelor
Clara Shulmler
Labor
Goshen Gas Co
Patton & Miler
N. B. Phillips
City Sprinkling Co
Home Tel Co
Ellis Butterbaugh
News Printing Co
Lt. McAuley
A. F. Lambert
W. Reed
Ase & Fisher
Cammisn
Eview Pte. Co
John Boyts
Qnow
Kantz
Dewey
KH A
Baker
O. C. Puterbaugh
Eph
Culp
Geo. W. Rule
Berlin
Sal
Wamba Plastering
Simon & C
Hamilton
Poor Farm
Lawyers Co-operative Co
Bks
Benton Township
Jas
McCutcheon
M. Rule
Kelly Foly & Med. Co
Ren J. M
Trail
Bill Deahl
Deahl
Walmer
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Eugene Dinehart
Marvier
George Burton
Corunna Street
J. H. Williams
Grand Rapids
Harold Smith
Lake Shore
Taday
Clare Kingsbury
George Learman
Zoe
Nedsad Winona
Louise Roswell
W. T.uickey
Bessie Mountjoy
Cecil Shirley
Jennie Waller
Wiliam Lucas
Eagle Lake
Nora Palmer
Carl Schulz
Charles Shoup
Trinity
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Milwaukee
W. J. Schulz
W. B. Hile
Jackson
Mich
Detroit
Harry Thaw
Denmark
The
Sterling-Hudson Co
Marion St
Bell
B. C. Godfrey @ Sons
I. D. ©. Batchelor
Elkhart County
Board of Commission
D._O. BATCHELOR
Keene Bros
Rekieokiskekes
J. H. Neds & Son
South Main Street
Ziesel
Drawers
H. S
H. B. Showalter
Main St
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