UKHART REVIEW December 1 1908 History and Astronomy
On December 1 the history notes mark deaths of Oliver Wolcott in 1797 and Alexander I in 1825, with 1907 naval movements. The astronomical section lists sunset and rise times, the moon phase and position, visible constellations, bright stars and planets, with Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn timings and Geminiid meteors potential visibility.
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Oliver Wolcott
Connecticut
Alexander I
Russia
Napoleon
Norfolk
Bun
Saturn
Perseus
Andromeda
Ursa Minor
Ursa Major
Draco
Cassiopeia
Gemini
Tau
Constellation Scorpio
Sagittarius
Simple citrox bath claimed to cure eczema and skin diseases
A Chicago Record-Herald reader cites a home treatment using pure powdered citrox dissolved in hot water to bathe affected skin for twenty minutes twice daily. She says it dries eruptions in days and stops itching, noting it cured her husband’s eczema and a child’s ringworm, with other testimonials.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Tetter
R. H. Burnham
Eggs and a Leopard Pan Story Compared with Surgical Notice
An old dietary note weighs eggs by species and cooking method, praising goose eggs and warning boiled eggs. A London Chronicle tale then describes a leopards chase after a scalding pan, ending with a dramatic plunge. A New York Times remark recounts a patient’s request for two postmortem farewell postcards before surgery.
Fearful talks as railroad strike looms on western lines
Washington dispatch reports a major dispute between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Pennsylvania railroad west of Pittsburgh. The engineers seek formal recognition of their adjustment board under the Erdman act. A strike vote is under way and could sharpen the conflict. G L Peck presented the railway case as talks with the general board of mediation continue.
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Washington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Order
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles P. Neill
General Board of Meditation
General Board of Adjustment
G. L. Peck
Pennsylvania Lines
Board of Mediation
Supreme Court to rule on safety appliance order
The Supreme Court will decide if the safety appliance law requires railroads to keep automatic couplings in good order as well as equip cars. The case E. M. Delk versus the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway originated in Tennessee where damages were awarded to an injured employee, later reversed by the circuit court of appeals.
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Supreme Court
Washington
E. M. Delk
St. Louis
San Francisco
Tennessee
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court Reverses Virginia 2-Cent Rate Ruling
The United States Supreme Court reversed a Virginia circuit court ruling on the 2-cent railway rate law. It denied federal court enforcement and effectively dismissed the federal angle, sending the case back for state court consideration.
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Supreme Court
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Boston Opera House Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
Governor Curtis Guild Jr spoke during the cornerstone ceremony of the Boston Opera House in Boston. Eben D. Jordan donated the land and initiated a popular subscription to fund the project. occupancy is planned for a year from now.
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Governor Guild
Boston
Boston Opera House
Curtis Guild, Jr
Opera House
Eben D. Jordan
Rooster Witness Testifies in Chicago Saloon Raid
Red Prince rooster appears as a witness against five of thirteen men arrested in a raid on a saloon cockpit in Chicago. The prisoners were fined three dollars each.
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Gock Pit
Chicago
Red Prince
Hundreds Die as Japanese Steamers Sink in Collision
Chefoo China Dec 1 report says 750 Japanese perished when two steamers collided head on near the port. Hulls shattered and vessels sank immediately in the sea disaster.
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Chefoo
China
Bank Vault Looted in Odio Kan State Bank Heist
Robbers used nitroglycerine to crack the State bank vault at Olpe Kansas and escaped with 2000 dollars in currency. Included is a separate item noting Frank Sweetman’s 32 hour Milwaukee to Chicago wager trip for 35 dollars.
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Oipe
Kan
Olpe
Chicago
Frank Sweetman
Milwaukee
Shippy
Davis Jury By Tonight in Davis Murder Trial
Omaha jury deliberations progress in the Charles E. Davis murder trial of Dr. Fredrick T. Austin. District Judge Sears reports good progress and expects twelve talesmen to be sworn before adjournment. County Attorney English did not question jurors on capital punishment hinting the state will avoid the death penalty if Davis is convicted.
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Omaha
Charles E. Davis
Fredrick T. Austin
Sears
English
Davis
Magoon Sails To Confer On Cuban Troop Withdrawal
Governor Magoon left Havana for Tampa and will reach Washington on December 2 to confer with Secretary Wright on the withdrawal of troops from Cuba and other administrative matters.
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Wright
Cuba
Havana
Magoon
Tampa
Fla
Washington
War Department
Newberry Named Navy Secretary in Place of Ill Victor Metcalf
Truman H. Newberry of Michigan becomes head of the United States Navy effective today succeeding the ill Victor Metcalf. The Detroit resident, Yale graduate, railroad investor, and longtime naval affairs advocate has served as assistant secretary and held command roles in the Spanish American War era. Newberry's career includes organizing Michigan's naval brigade and service aboard the Yosemite.
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Washington
Navy of the
United States
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Navy
Victor Metcalf
California
Detroit
Mich
Yale University
Newberry
Michigan State Naval Brigade
United States Navy
Roosevelt
Satterlee Taps Up Navy Post Hovering Unconfirmed
New York December 1 Herbert L Satterlee declined to discuss expected appointment as assistant secretary of the Navy He would not say whether he would accept the office The appointee is the son in law of J Pierpont Morgan
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Satterlee
Navy Department
New York
Herbert L. Satterlee
Movement to suppress Sunday theatrical performances begins
Pastors from three denominations in New York City form an interdenominational crusade against Sunday theatre. The Presbyterian, Methodist, and Reformed Church ministers associations voted to participate and a general meeting is scheduled for January 18.
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New York
New York City
Presbyterian Ministers’ Association
Methodist
Pastors’ Association of the Reformed Church
Twain Birthday Jubilation and Postal Reform Debate
Mark Twain jokes about turning seventy three on November thirtieth and celebrates with an early buggy ride in Redding Connecticut. In Washington the postal service faces a reform plan to abolish the assistant postmaster general posts and create a director of posts with seven assistants across fifteen districts.
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Redding
Conn
Mark Twain
Washington
United States
Joint Postal Investigation Commission
State Senator Indicted for Libel in City Case
Philadelphia December 1 State Senator James P McNichol was indicted for criminal libel by Max Kaufmann former secretary to Mayor Rayburn Kaufmann was indicted for perjury A bill charging D Clarence Gibboney secretary of the Law and Order society with criminal libel was ignored McNichal accused Kaufmann of receiving ten thousand dollars to fund raids on questionable houses to expose mayoral hypocrisy
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Philadelphia
James P. McNichol
Max Kaufmann
Rayburn
Kaufmann
D. Clarence Gibboney
Law and Order Society
McNichal
Gibboney
Weaver
Taft's International Win and Talks Highlight Day
Taft and Senator Bourne formed one side in an international golf match against R. S. Borden and G. H. Perley with the United States winning. A second contest was scheduled for today with the same teams. Taft will speak at Pennsylvania University on Washington's birthday, while Henry W. Taft was elected president of the Ohio Society of New York.
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New York
Gehen
New York Times
Hol. Springs
Witi. Taft
Bourne
Oregon
R. S. Borden
G. H. Perley
United States
Taft
University
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania University
Washington
Henry W. Taft
W. H. Taft
The
Ohio Society of New York
Astonishing Cures Claim for Mi-o-Na Tablets
Mi-o-Na tablets touted to cure dyspepsia by energizing stomach walls and removing the cause. Advertised to help vomiting in pregnancy and seasickness, with claims of relief from constipation and nervous symptoms. sold by Houseworth Bros. at 50 cents a box under a money back guarantee. Also notes an electric 1/2 HP motor for sale at the Review office.
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Houseworth Bros
Santa Clause relieved of flour for Xmas distribution
A period piece note promises relief for Mr. Santa Clause as flour milled for Christmas distribution is secured. praises the IVORY patent as the best.
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Santa Clause
Burrell Morgan Lumber Ad Promises Quality
Burrell Morgan markets high grade seasoned lumber for builders and carpenters. The advertisement claims boards are perfectly shrunk and dried with no warp cracks or imperfections. Sold in standard lengths and thicknesses, every foot guaranteed. A single trial will convert you into a regular buyer.
New Herbal Cure Promises Quick Kidney and Back Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Father William's Indian Tea as a cure for back ache, kidney congestion, rheumatism, gout, jaundice and Bright's disease. Sold by E. D. Miller and F. H. Bentz & Co in tea or tablet form at 20 and 35 cents. Also notes Laxative Bromos for colds and Turnock's stoves promotion.
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William
Rocky Mountains
Bright
E. D. Miller
South Main
F. H. Bentz & Co
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