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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
3
The piece argues railroading is the nation’s largest business earning $2.6 billion yearly with workers receiving about half. It details payrolls, shopmen, track crews, and the distribution of earnings, urging readers to see railroads as a vast, worker‑heavy system.
A table in the article shows after wages 40 percent materials 25 percent and taxes 3 percent, 32 percent remains. Creditors hold 9 billion in bonds and receive 13 percent of revenues, netting 3.7 percent on par value. Shareholders get 12 percent and 300 million annually, about 3.6 percent on stock. seven percent goes to surplus.
A wandering American missionary in Korea plays a prank by crowing at night, causing roosters to chorus and villagers to rise early. The trick endures in one village where people still recall the night the morning didn’t come. Food prices in India rise sharply as wages lag, with grain up 40 percent in two years and other staples 60 percent.
Pro testant sermons back county local option law urging defense in the coming legislature. In an English's opera house address, Anti-Saloon League leader Pres ider Baker called for county local option as a permanent Indiana fixture. The Indianapolis News endorses congressional inquiry into Panama canal negotiations following Cromwell's Panama report.
Leaders from public utility firms across the state attend the Indiana Manufacturers and Shippers Association meeting to urge passage of a public utilities bill in the next legislative session. Wisconsin utilities chief B H Meyer keynoted the event.
Congressman J. A. Adair of Portland paid Deputy Traveling Attorney General George F. Bingham 338.76 dollars for funds he failed to account for over 12 years ago while clerk of the Jay county circuit court. Republicans alleged he drew 7000 dollars more in fees, but the charges were not proven.
The article notes the upcoming sixty day Indiana legislature session promises chaos and confusion. It cites a split political scene with a Democratic house and a Republican senate led by a Democratic president, amid contests for state ticket elections and shifts in party control.
Republican members of the state senate held a secret conference at the statehouse to consider developing a process to gently depose Lieutenant Governor Frank J. Hall of Rushville. They reserve the right to reject any proposals he may suggest while keeping eagle eyes on him.
Democratic leaders met to discuss a plan of campaign in response to Republicans aiming to appoint all standing Senate committees to block legislation lacking GOP approval. No decision was finalized but the discussion suggested lively times ahead at the state house if the plan proceeds.
Terre Haute and Shelburn reports detail Leonard Orr dying from a blow with a shovel after a quarrel over a well with neighbor John Wilson. Brother Joseph Orr had been murdered two years earlier by Nick Carter in a saloon dispute. Flora Orr, once named Indiana's most beautiful woman, died suddenly on the eve of her marriage. Judge Plummer ruled Indiana's county local option law constitutional allowing an election before county council funding, with a December 29 vote date amid a county measure dispute.
Col. George Ruhlen will open stock at the Jeffersonville government depot on December 24. He will offer stationery ranges and parts, oil, harness and miscellaneous supplies needed to replenish the depot’s stores.
New Albany Indiana trial for Samuel Carpenter charged with the murder of Clarence Jackson began in Floyd circuit court and is expected to last several days.
Daniel P. Baldwin longtime Indiana attorney general lecturer traveler and writer died in Logansport of apoplexy at 71. He had closed private banks in Goodland Fowler and Ambia by state order a year earlier and had worked to untangle liabilities since. A Benton county grand jury indicted him on embezzlement charges on November 5 but he was released on bond. Baldwin served as Wabash College trustee and endowed the Baldwin prize for oratory.
Columbus Ind reports Sheriff Roberts relocated Redis Shephard from Nashville County due to mob violence threats and jail conditions. Shephard, arrested in Newman, on a charge of criminal assault against his sister in law, a 14 year old Brown County girl.
Dr. John Burning of Indianapolis was accidentally shot while climbing a rail fence near Columbus. The lead struck his right forearm, destroying bone and tissue and severing an artery, requiring elbow amputation.
Columbia City Indiana Judge Luke Wrigley granted a temporary restraining order to stop Whitley County commissioners from ordering a special election on the county local option. Attorneys for saloonkeepers set February 4 for a court hearing in the Whitley circuit court by agreement.
Electric sparks from pulling leather apart started a blaze at the Schemmel Enamsling Works in Union City Indiana. Naphtha gas in the building caused the fire to spread rapidly and several workers escaped by leaping from windows. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars with 25000 dollars insured.
In Rushville Indiana six defendants were acquitted after being charged with abducting and severely beating John B Tribbey who was taken from his home on August 5 by masked men. He was tarred and feathered. Mrs Tribbey faced accusations as an instigator.
In Evansville Vanderburgh County Democrats nominated merchant Jeppe Bertelsen by acclamation to run in the December 29 special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Republican Walter A. Legeman.
A Montpelier Indiana report notes a robust rise in development across highgrade petroleum areas east of the Mississippi. December typically slows due to holidays, but this season shows active drilling as operators push ahead to finish ahead of the holidays.
James T. Stipp of Bedford Ind long thought dying from tuberculosis suffered a coughing spell that released a swallowed pin from ten years ago. He is rapidly improving. In New Albany Ind dealers comply with state pure food rules requiring candy on sale to be kept covered in a glass case.
In Evansville Indiana Mrs John Rapp died from severe burns sustained while ironing when a spark or flame caused a fire at her home The incident occurred as she was at work and she did not survive injuries from the blaze.
Jeffersonville, Indiana reports the Jasper and French Lick branch of the Southern inaugurated a mail service on that road and steps have been taken to secure a service on the Orleans branch of the Monon.
Evansville Indiana expects the new Evansville Terminal railway to be completed and open by December 15. The line runs from Evansville to Newburg to connect with the Evansville and Eastern line from Newburg to Rockport. Local capitalists control the project.
Stephen Coad, a leading Bloomington farmer, emerges as a key figure in the northwest district. Local sources describe his influence in agricultural circles and his prominence in community meetings.
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