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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
7
Review notes Ayacucho in 1824 where Peru gains independence after a decisive battle against Spain. Mentions also a joint German British fleet at La Guayra and the death of actress Louisa Eldridge in New York. Astronomical events follow with sunset and moonrise times and planetary conjunctions.
Society women spend large sums on hair but many cannot afford top stylists. Parisian Sage, marketed by Houseworth Bros, promises thicker, shinier hair and dandruff cure at 50 cents a bottle. Guaranteed or money back, shipping prepaid from Buffalo, New York.
Chicago wheat and corn prices by sample with several grades and changes. Live stock market notes from Chicago and East Buffalo with hog cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges. Butter prices in Elgin listed by grade.
Mrs A C Williams of Backy says three years ago a graveyard cough nearly destroyed her health until Dr King’s New Discovery healed her lungs. She gained 68 pounds and fully recovered. The medicine is sold at Horseworth Bros. drug store with a 60 cent to 1 dollar price and a trial bottle free. A movement seeks a Y W C A for Mishawaka.
In La Porte Indiana the Connecticut Fire Insurance company sues Wesley Fogle executor of Mrs Bella Gunness for 2300 on a policy of the Gunness house and contents. The company seeks to abate claiming Bella Gunness is not dead. It will challenge payment arguing Gunness caused the fire she herself started and that she lied about prior fires in Chicago to obtain insurance.
In Rushville Indiana on December 9 the trial of six alleged whitecaps continued as defense rests. Lafayette Goldman a high school student and defendant testified revealing that Tribby urged him to egg the McFatridge family and threatened to shoot them down if he helped.
Hammond Indiana December 9 John Grubach hosted a birthday party when guest Embro Branchich caused a disturbance. Grubach ordered him out and was later stabbed fourteen times with knives, dying later at St. Margaret's Hospital. Branchich hid in his boardinghouse until Discovered by Sergeant Collins and a posse.
Frederick A. Hyde of San Francisco was convicted of conspiring to defraud the United States by seizing large tracts in Oregon and Washington. He received a $10,000 fine and ten years in a West Virginia penitentiary. Joost H. Schneider of Tucson was fined $1,000 and sentenced to one year and two months. Both filed appeals. Hyde posted $20,600 bail and Schneider $10,090.
Guthrie Okla Dec 9 charges of criminal libel against Omer K Benedict manager of the Oklahoma City Times on complaint of Governor Charles N Haskell have been dismissed The governor objected to an editorial in the Times
The New York World accuses William Nelson Cromwell of blocking Senate probes into Panama affair and claims Cromwell, Roosevelt, and Elihu Root controlled disclosures. It asserts $40 million plus $10 million for a Panama republic were paid by check via J P Morgan & Co.
Washington December 9. Representative Weeks of Massachusetts introduces a bill to declare migratory birds as subject to interstate commerce laws and grant Congress power to regulate and protect species such as wild geese swans snipe plover and wild pigeons via the agriculture department.
A hot water heater exploded at the Auditorium skating rink in Washington Indiana causing extensive damage to the end of the building. One man was injured two persons escaped death and glass and wood splinters scattered for about a hundred feet.
Abe Attell, in a Los Angeles case dated December 9, is named as defendant in a suit by R. Mill Sap for $500 alleged to have been lost in speculation. Attell admits the loss and cites the anti gambling law as a defense to payment.
Berlin reports the Turkish government is negotiating with a German firm in Dusseldorf for 1.875 million dollars of shrapnel and infantry ammunition. Berlin arm factories are unusually busy with rifle production.
In Cleveland on a December day nineteen year old Josephine Case suffered deep scalp wounds from a thief wielding a hatchet but fought back, preventing the robbery at the employer's diamond shop. Separately in Los Angeles Miss Helen Chaffee wed Lieutenant John Hastings Howard, U S A.
A New York Press observation notes a type of worker who only follows speech when prefaced with the word listen. The stenographer and telephone operator illustrate the need for a mental jog to understand dictation or messages.
The State bank in Maize Kansas was entered by dynamiters who blew the vault and carried off six thousand dollars. Local authorities investigate as the heist shocks the community. The incident occurred recently in this rural town near Wichita.
In Logansport Indiana Philander W Oliver, 38, drank carbolic acid after a jilted romance with Etta Gleason. He was found dead in his bed on December 9.
Indianapolis December 9 Harlan T Marshall state manager for a typewriter company killed himself at his home Ut Lesley avenue Irvington in a suicide.
Washington Dec 9 Rear Admiral Joseph B Coghlan was admired worldwide as floral tokens arrived by cable from cities across the globe. The funeral this afternoon will be a grand spectacle with his body laid to rest at Arlington cemetery followed by esteemed statesmen diplomats and military officers with full military honors.
In Omaha on December 9 the Davis murder trial nears completion as defense attorney Gurley prepares final arguments. Prosecution in rebuttal shows witnesses were paid for testimony, shaping the case against Charles B. Davis for the killing of Dr. Frederick Austin.
Seattle detectives Godfrey and Tuite returned with Elliott F. Archer after a pursuit tied to a New Jersey prosecutor's telegram. The message suggested Governor Mead act decisively, saying if he wants to make the state an outlaw state he should do so.
A large float crashed into a tug in the North River causing the tug to sink and two crew members to drown. The wheelhouse man did not see the float due to another vessel between them, and a cook tried to escape but could not lift a window. Five others were rescued.
Illinois Indiana and Iowa fair conditions. Lower Michigan snow flurries. Wisconsin fair and warmer.
A medical ad touts Rexall Orderlies as a guaranteed cure for constipation with a money back promise if results are unsatisfactory. The preparation is described as odorless tasteless and safe for all ages and does not create a habit. Available in 36 tablets for 25 cents and 12 tablets for 10 cents. Houseworth Bros. druggists. Wikhart.
Halliday Ark resident W C Kiestler praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria stomach troubles and general fatigue. The ad claims it purifies blood nourishes nerves and restores energy with a money back guarantee. Available at Houseworth Bros drug store for 50 cents.
Early shopping emphasis urges customers to buy Christmas presents at the start of December and early in the day to aid workers at stores and delivery services during the holidays.
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