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Newspaper

English News

Location

English, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

2

Art of Dancing Cited By Lefort As Needs Deportment

M Lefort secretary of the French Choregraphic association criticizes modern dancing in Indiana remarks that dancers overcompensate with stiff joints or extreme gesticulation. He urges deportment as essential for all pursuits noting past dances belong to history and praising American influence on expanding movement and chest expansion.

M. Lefort French Choregraphic Association Ttoday Boston Herald Boston Europe Boston F America Toston

Ivory and Ivory trade noted in billiard ball example

Article cites ivory use in billiard balls and elephant deaths for tusks, referencing a man in Africa surveyed by Everybody's Magazine. It notes 20 000 billiard balls worth 80000 dollars and links regulation to dwindling ivory supply amid hunting and trade pressures.

Africa Everybody's Magazine

Parlia mentary press boycotts recall O Connell and peers

A Harper's Weekly note links Berlin parliament press boycotts to British Commons. It cites Daniel O Connell criticizing report inaccuracy while blaming acoustic noise and interceding chatter. He accused reporters of suppressing his remarks. The gallery then refused to report them.

Berlin House of Commons Harper's Weekly Daniel O'Connel Dan Lyrtrle‘ton S71 Lord Manteagie London

White Star ships train young officers aboard new clipper

The White Star line launches a four year aboard ship training program to supply officers for ocean liners. A fully equipped clipper ships the youngest crew yet used to train as mates and masters, as a business move to address officer shortages. The note also mentions a Cambridge Botany library catalogue with an introduction by Francis Darwin.

Mercantile White Star Line Bercha Charlies Darwin Botany School Cambridge England Francis Darwin

Week of turmoil as Springfield mob riots erupt in 1907

Springfield Illinois endures a violent riot over a racial incident. National Guard deploys 4200 troops from Chicago to restore order and guard key sites including a hotel and a bank while injuries, deaths, and property damage occur across the city and surrounding areas.

Springfield First Cavalry Gatling Gun Illinois National Guard George Richardson Lopez Deneen Dlinels National Guard R. W. Chafin United States Prohibition Party William Donnigan Frank Delmore Ton. G Chicago National Guard Tllinois Sixth Infantry Eighth Infantry J. B. Klein Kankakee Huntington EL. IL Adamson Okla Harry Mineson Wilcox

Notable Figures in 1920s Political and Social News

Count Richard von Arkovy, relative to Count Laszlo Szechenyi, among guests at Laszlo’s wedding to Gladys Vanderbilt, reportedly attempted suicide after a Wall Street loss. James Wickersham elected Alaska’s representative. Mrs. Alice Webb Dike convicted of obtaining money by forged checks in Chicago. Harry K. Taan declared bankrupt in Pittsburg. William J. Bryan notified of Democratic presidential nomination with Lincoln celebration. John W. Boehne nominated for Congress. Mehmed Ali Bey, Turkish minister, says he received recall advice from Ankara.

Richard von Arkovy Laszlo Szechenyi Gladys Vanderbilt Wall Street New York James Wickersham Juneau Congress Alaska Alice Webb Dike Peadie L. Duke Chicago Harry K. Taan Pittsburg W. R. Blair William J. Bryan Democratic Party Lincoln Neb John W. Boehne Evansville Ind Democrats Mehmed Ali Bey United States

Notable Dueling, Murders and Ventures Cited Across Nations

Reports detail William I. Annis of New York shot six times at Bayside Yacht Club and dying later. Captain Hains accuses Annis of breaking up his home. Other items include Norse dragon-ship copy across ocean, Baldwin airship setting U.S. duration record of two hours five minutes, Rosa Grazing of New York killing her husband over alleged life of shame, Jarrel siblings dying from poisoning by toadstools in Baltimore and Rochester, mutinous Chinese troops near Konghau and attack at Onyung, two boys drowned near Marques Michigan, and the Methodist Episcopal Church pressing for a speaker to let Congress vote on interstate liquor shipment bill.

Sonny” Bridge Paterson N. J Arthur Neidlander Columbus Benjamin de Gilda Philadelphia Benjamin de Felix Pasquale de Felix West Chester Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company Pennsylvania East Buffalo New York Central Railroad Algonquin E. R. Thomas Long Branch Northern Pacific Spokane Wash Thomas E. Howell Beardstown Lil Wfe Henry M. Howell Illinois Holland Butch Royal Louis A. Ryan Bridgeport Noble Chicago Leemond Smith William Fay Indiana Coal Operators’ Association United Mine Workers of America London Lovelace New York Aero Club Miss Hill Baldwin Fort Myer Auckland New Zealand Sydney Australa John J. Carroll New Orleans Kilbourn Wis W. G. Heath Mabel Ward E. G. Pfeiffer Martin Phillips New York Upper Westside Neville R. Moxley Pittsburg Phillips Los Angeles Cal H. J. Duffy Stuart Huntley California Decatur Parsons Kan Vivian Burden Kansas City Macbry George Vail, Jr Batavia William Lush Lincoln Neb Supreme Grand Lodge of Orangemen Henry Stewart Cleveland Ohio Frances Sholes Evanston Pietro Brilla Woodhaven Long Island San Francisco Coney Island United States Department of Commerce and Labor Washington May. Williams William IE. Annis Bayside Yacht Club Bayside L. Be Peter Hains U.S al Annis I Hle Rosa Grazing Harry Jarrel Baltimore Rochester N. Y Konghau Wuchow Onyung Charles Foresman Henry Rose Marques Mich Methodist Episcopal Church Congress

Bryan Notified of His Presidential Nomination in Lincoln

In Lincoln on August 12 1900 William Jennings Bryan was informed he is a candidate for the U S presidency. A large public reception followed with Republicans and Democrats praising him as Nebraska celebrated the news and despite rain cleanup proceeded.

Lincoln Wm. J. Bryan United States Nebraska Bryan Congress William Jennings Bryan Jefferson Jackson Cleveland Capitol Norman E. Mack Brown Guardians of the Peace Lincoln Hotel Kern Capitol Grounds Nebraska State Band E. M. Westervelt Platte W. J. Bryan John Worth Kerr Norman FE. Mack Buffalo Henry D. Clayton Alabama Natiunst Mack Father Nea Fent Henry D Clayton Canitol Committee On Fairview Suesta

Schultz Throws Fall In Clifton Three Mile Race

Paterson reports Schultz, the professional mover cyclist, was hurled from his machine and badly harmed at the start of a three mile race in Clifton on Wednesday.

Paterson N. J Aus Schultz Clifton

Race war erupts near Jellico Tennessee threatens killings

In Campbell County and nearby mining areas a white mob orders black workers from Kings Mountain Antras and Antias to leave or be killed. A posse and deputies brace for an alleged mass attack as terrified Black workers seek refuge in a mine commissary amid mounting fears of arson and violence.

Knoxville Tenn Jellico Kings Mountain Coal Co Kings Mountain Antras Campbell County Antias Gorman Gross Huddleston Springfield

Heroine Braved Flames at Otter Creek Clubfire

Mrs Edward B Griggs of Jerseyville pulled her husband from the blazing Otter Creek clubhouse near Hardin Illinois and with bare hands beat out flames from his oil soaked clothing. Griggs body burned head to foot amid a total loss expected at ten thousand dollars. The fire erupted while guests fled and the Lang exploded after an accident with a tripping rug.

St. Louis Edward B. Griggs Jerseyville Otter Creek Illinois River Hardin Griggs Otter Creek Club Charles J. Nugent St. Louisans Lang

Starved Prisoner Dies Before Septem ber Trial

Oliver Rouse, held on trial charges, died in Marshal Michigan after refusing food since July 15. He was 56 and had previously attempted suicide in jail. The case drew attention as he preferred death to standing trial.

Marshal Mich Oliver Rouse Hfe

Earthquake Felt Across Nation Origin 3000 Miles Away

Washington reports tremors from 5 56 to 7 17 Monday morning traced to a source about 3000 miles distant. The coast Becdstic survey observatory at Cheltenham Maryland recorded the event.

Washington Coast Becdstic Survey Observatory Cheltenham

Treasury balances reported in Monday’s general fund

Washington reports the treasury balance sheet excluding the gold reserve shows available cash of 199,956,460 dollars, gold coin and bullion at 38,754,808, and gold certificates totaling 33,056,680 dollars as of the start of the week.

Washington Treasury General Fund

Japanese to be deported from border arrests

Immigrant officials report 18 Japanese detainees seized near San Antonio Eagle Pass and Tucson will be transported to San Francisco for deportation. The batch arrives amid border control actions.

San Francisco San Antonio Eagle Pass Tucson

Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsed by Physicians

The piece argues Truth and Quality laxatives, highlighting Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued remedy. It claims cleansing and gentle relief without debilitation, noting genuine California Fig Syrup Co. manufacturing and availability through leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

The Less Age

A playful exchange between Cholly and Maude about modern wonders and brainless thinking. Maude remarks on telegraphs and wires, while Cholly responds with wonder at riding without horses and feeling the world differently.

Cholly Maude

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Lasting Relief

Mrs. James M. Long of Staunton Virginia states Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache and urinary troubles on January 31 1903 and four and a half years later June 20 1907 she reports she has had no kidney trouble since The advertisement notes the product is sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY

Doan James M. Long N. Augusta St Staunton Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y

Warm Welcome Assured on the Bridge

An old lady scolds a wet boy on a bridge for being late home after swimming. The boy explains his worry that his mother will “be wearing her soul away” or, if he returns before his hair dries, “wearing a shingle away.”

Yessum

Baby Cried All Day as Eczema Clears in Months

Niece tormented by eczema on face and hands found relief after applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Initial doctors warned of years of sores, but after three months of treatment the child improved significantly. Alice L. Dowell of St. Louis reports the cure dated May 2 and 20, 1907.

Alice L. Dowell Easton Ave St. Louis

That Idea of a Husband Debate

A humorous dialogue sketches views on marriage. Miss Kunning argues women should work to attract a husband, Mr. Marryat counters that once married the wife should be lazy. The exchange satirizes gender roles with witty lines.

Miss Kunning Mr. Marryat

Government to open million acres of farm lands

Tripp County South Dakota notes a government plan to open about one million acres of fine agricultural and grazing lands around October 1. The Rosebud extension of the Chicago and North Western Railway will be the only line serving these lands with Dallas in South Dakota as the railhead and sole town on the reservation.

Rosebud Chicago & North Western Ry Dallas S. D

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