Giant Engine Plunges 90 Feet Three Men Die in Wreck
In New Albany Indiana a freight wreck on the Southern railroad at Corydon Junction toppled a 90 foot trestle. Three men were killed engineer Clarence Danham 30 W H Scott 28 and Frank Carter 35 two others injured conductor James W Pritchett 35 brakeman Clyde Stewart 26 were hurt. The engine and cars fell about 12 the blast started a fire quickly put out by locals. The wreck occurred 11 to 12 PM with a previous Evansville passenger train passing the trestle moments earlier.
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New Albany
Ind
Corydon Junction
Southern
Here
Clarence Danham
W. H. Scott
Freman
Frank Carter
James W. Pritchett
Clyde Stewart
Evansvilles
Aves
Supreme court rules tax board can assess up to adjoining estates
Indianapolis reports the Indiana Supreme Court sustains the state board of tax commission in asserting jurisdiction to tax property extending into adjacent counties. The Louisville & Jeffersonville Bridge Co case, contested by Jeffersonville and Park County, led to an injunction dissolving tax collection of 49000. Justice Gillette wrote the opinion reversing the lower court and instructing dissolution of the temporary injunction. Goodrich reelected chairman of the Republican State Committee in Indianapolis. George Ade withdraws as delegate candidate citing lack of funds for politics. Funeral held for Mrs Tukes in Frankfort amid uncertainty over suicide or murder. Disappearances and accidents headline other city notices from Evansville and Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
State Tax Board
Louisville & Jeffersonville Bridge Co
Jefersonville
Park County
Fower
Bridge Company
Tax Board
Kentucky
Gillette
Sovier Court
Dukes
Frankfort
Tukes
Bird
Anderson Bridge and Scraper Co Goes Into Liquidation
Anderson Indiana firm the Anderson Bridge and Scraper Co is to be liquidated George E Nichol appointed receiver following a $61 claim by Lambert Gas and Gaso line Engine Co The firm lists liabilities of 12006 assets including notes bills receivable contracts and materials worth 24000 and property valued at 15000 Shareholders include Lambert Mustard Nichol Mase peace Burr and Apple gate with plans to pay all debts in full
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Anderson, Ind
Anderson Bridge and Scraper Co
George E. Nichol
Lambert Gas and Gasoline Engine Co
Bridge and Scraper Co
George A. Lambert
Daniel F. Mustard
George Nichol
A. I. Masepeace
Lafe J. Burr
A. J. Applegate
Unemployed Foreigners Seek Help in South Bend
About 200 Hungarians and Poles visited Mayor E. J. Fogarty asking aid after long unemployment. The mayor promised shelter and food until they could find work, and the crowd dispersed satisfied. Also noted was a 1907 post office revenue of $29,600 in New Albany, with a potential salary increase for the postmaster if receipts surpassed $56,000.
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South Bend
Ind
E. J. Fogarty
Fogarty
New Albany
R. W. Aiorris
Efforts Under Way to Reinstate Foster at Annapolis
New Albany residents push to reinstate Worth W. Foster to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Foster was dismissed two years ago on a charge, and a number of congressmen have taken an interest in his behalf.
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New Albany
India
Worth W. Foster
United States Naval Academy
Annipolis
Academy
Local Drugists Face Damages Suit Claim
Portland Indiana pharmacist Harry L Will says local druggists reported him to the drug trust leading to denial of certain medicines at lowered prices. He plans a damages suit. Indianapolis belated leads locate Charles E Johnson last seen at Eagle Village. Elijah Lyons 83 prominent Portland banker Mason ex county official and Jay County Fair president dies.
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Portland
Ind
Harry L. Will
Drug Trust
Indianapolis
Charles E. Johnson
Muncie
M. J. Wagle
New Augusta
Johnson
Eagle Village
Elijah Lyons
Citizens Bank
Mason
Jay County Fair Association
Death of E. B. Newman Removes Oldest Wayne County Bar Member
Richmond Indiana reports the death of E B Newman aged 81 at Milton. He was the oldest member of the Wayne County bar. Newman served two terms in the Indiana legislature and spent six years as assistant revenue collector.
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Christian Prow
New, Albany
Ind
Campbellsburg
New Albuny
E. B. Newman
Richmond
Milton
Wayne Coounty
Indiana
Hartford Society Warned as Mayor Targets Gambling Prizes
Hartford City Indiana mayor Lucas warns social hosts that entertaining and prize giving on Sundays will be treated as gambling, with arrests for violators. The move aims to curb Sunday gambling among the social set.
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Hartford City
Ind
Lucas
Flwood remonstrance to close sixteen saloons rejected
In Flwood Indiana the remonstrance to shutter sixteen Second ward saloons was rejected by county commissioners due to numerous errors in its preparation and presentation.
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Flwood
Ind
Second Ward
Ita
Want O'Brien to Run in Indiana District
Lawrenceburg Indiana reports William H. O'Brien treasurer of the national democratic committee urged as a congressional candidate for the district. South Bend notes a free soup house demonstration for the unemployed with a soap house to aid sleeping quarters. Indianapolis 1908 population listed at 235,960 with gains cited.
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O'Brien
Lawrenceburg
Ind
William H. O'Brien
National Democratic Committee
Congress
South Bend
Mayos
Focan I
Mvangelist
Indianapolis
Mail order tricks prey on shoppers and mislead with low prices
The article warns that mail order firms select standard value items and mark them down to wholesale or below cost to create impressions of bargains. It cites misrepresentation cases including paint and jewelry, notes gold's true value, and urges local merchants to rely on square dealing to counteract nationwide deception.
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United States District Court
Grand
Beattle
Reed on Farm Supply and Home Market Growth
A historical speech cites Thomas B Reed on keeping farming supplies local to boost home industry. It notes Colorado as a leading example in promoting patronage for home industries and its broadening effect on prices and regional commerce.
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Colorado
The Rise and Limits of Co operation in Trade
A historical critique argues that organized cooperation among trades proves useful yet often fails. It defends traditional distribution involving producers, wholesalers, and retailers, noting survival depends on harmony with economic laws and the costs of advertising and warehousing.
Maiden Lady Sees Antiquity Clash With Bold Sign
A group of tourists touring Ciudad Juarez marvel at adobe houses churches and plaza. A New York man points to a whitewashed wall reading BIGGEST BEER IN TOWN 5c. The maiden lady recoils in shock and silence.
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Ciudad Juarez
Rio Grande
el Paso
Texas
United States
New York
Seed ads promise vast garden bounty mail order offer
A La Crosse Wisconsin seed firm promotes a mail order catalog offering packets of Quick Quick Carrot Earliest Ripe Cabbage Earliest Emerald Cucumber La Crosse Market Lettuce Early Dinner Onion Strawberry Muskmelon Thirteen Day Radish and more with postpaid shipping for 12 cents or 16 cents for extra Berliner Earliest Cauliflower. The notice claims a customer in Illinois sent $37.76 from a year of seeds and asks readers to mail I2c to receive the catalog.
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Illinois
la Crosse
Tinnitus S
John A. Salter Seed Co
Juvenile Drummer Opens Pushing Young Talent in Nation
A brief remark highlights a rising young drummer in the United States. The statement praises his potential and frames a hopeful view of his future in the music scene.
Plain Statement Sparks School Board Hearing
The principal reports Miss Squirming complains she was insulted by Mr. Dennis who visited her class last Friday. The president notes Mr. Dennis is poor and father of a boy who is punished daily, and says Dennis could not afford to have her wear out his son's pants.
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Squirming
Dennis
Peruna Almanac Reaches Eight Million Homes
The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac is in over eight million homes and available free from all druggists. The 1908 edition is published and supplies will soon be exhausted. Inquire early and speak for one today.
Editor Calls Local Merchants to Fight Mail Order Trend
An editor urges Wilkinsburg merchants to advertise and compete with Chicago and New York mail order houses. He notes locals lose trade when shopkeepers fail to inform old customers and attract new ones, while mail order firms spend heavily to reach buyers.
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Wilkinsburg
Chicago
New York
Centenarian Mary Ellen Barraby Celebrates 105th Birthday
Mrs. Mary Ellen Barraby of Brockton, Massachusetts, marked her 105th birthday. She began smoking a pipe at age 80 and regrets not starting earlier at 40.
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Mary Ellen Barraby
Brockton, Mass
Danger for the Witches Speech in a Grim Verse
A sour old witch laments a rising danger as broomstick flight collides with gas bag airmobiles. She notes the pitch has risen so far she dares not ride, fearing crashes between magical craft and modern aerial devices.
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for restoration to health
A Denver woman narrates long illness from female troubles and an unsuccessful operation. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovers fully and urges other sick women to use the remedy and seek her advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Gregory
Lawrence St
Denver
Col
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