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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues nationality in the Philippines requires long effort, population growth, harmony with Muslim and Pagan groups, education, and transformed social order before a national life can take root. It cites Barrows and War Secretary Yal, urging Americans and Filipinos to pursue patient, careful progress in nation-building and trade.
A busy review lists events from presidents and governors to criminal verdicts and campaigns. Roosevelt accepts honorary Peace and Arbitration League presidency while Hughes signals a Republican bid. Thaw ill, Beekemohie convicted, Gamble guilty of arson, Watson campaigns at Macon, Goodiuskell named national Democratic treasurer. The prince of Wales visits Quebec as ships salute. A Saxony mayor’s daughter faces murder charge. Chafin launches Prohibition campaign. Roosevelt heads to New York for naval review. Loeb denies Africa trip rumor.
Fragmentary clipping reports Cuban women organizing for equal suffrage, noting disputes and the need for rational debate by both sexes. It also mentions architectural debates, a Boston cook’s golden anniversary with vast baked goods, and a British Medical Society remark on smoking and a red nose.
Curacao residents force an apology from a journalist over anti Dutch government articles as Lincoln Democrats plan to display the Taft banner on nomination day. Primary results show Prouty renomination by 40 votes amid campaign tensions in Iowa and New York thefts, fires, and typhoid epidemics cited in a sprawling national brief.
Pittsburg river tragedy kills three as the 18 foot Merry Widow ferry boat with 12 mill workers aboard is struck by a towboat on the Monongahela. Nine survivors reach safety. Rev. Rhydderch, George Kimberly, and Henry Schaeffer drown in the accident.
Angelina Evangelist, a Malian girl living on Coney Island Avenue, fell into a 12 foot deep quicksand pit in her back yard and died after a long struggle aided by three policemen. Patrolman Oscar Rothman collapsed from exhaustion but survived after rescue ropes were used to pull them free.
James O Connell a former chief gunner on the Olympia allegedly died after being shocked in a manhole on Sixth avenue as he repaired the channel rail under trolley tracks. He cried out in distress and was found by a fellow worker with severe electrical injuries.
Postal officials report Venezuela bans mail import of cocoa and oil products as well as cane syrup jack beef salt sassafras and various metals and money making apparatus. In Shelbyville Tennessee Thomas Dove 62 a wealthy mine owner attorney and Democratic politician died suddenly while mowing his lawn. He was a native of Lancaster County Ohio and valued at about 1 million dollars.
Report reached police that Thomas Dickinson and a man named Mike were found murdered 23 miles below Boine City on the Manistee river. In Atlanta a dispute over a mule left Neal Lancaster dead after he shot his partner, John Lancaster, in a half interest quarrel.
Borax is presented as a pure white harmless powder from nature, branded as a universal disinfectant cleanser and purifier. It is claimed to clean sinks, drains, clothes, and utensils, prevent contagion in sick rooms, and whiten laundry when used in hot borax water.
A Washington Star quote recalls a national figure delivering an Independence Day oration in a small courthouse setting. The speech devolved as the speaker showed signs of intoxication while an audience of farmers remained skeptical and hissed, prompting a sharp self-deprecating line.
A humorous exchange highlights Miss Gotrox, a freckled girl on a horse, who is described as possessing several millions in her own name. The dialogue contrasts her wealth with remarks about her freckles and appearance.
In Paris the admired politician Leon Gambetta faced crowds that unyoked his horses and dragged his carriage to his home. He would recount the episode with pride, noting I never saw my horses again, a tale from his peak popularity era in 19th century France.
Snippet shows garbled advertising lines and stray phrases. Mentions Nervous Diseases treatise and a street Pimads item, plus a product pitch for Allen's Foot Ease and a generic doctor remark. No clear events or people discernible.
A Lake City Minnesota resident describes kidney trouble causing back pain dizziness nervousness and vision issues. After using Deans Kidney Pills he reports complete recovery and ongoing health. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Mrs. Katherine L. Stevenson, commissioned by the International Woman's Christian Temperance Union, will visit key educational institutions in China, Japan, and Hawaii to explain the WCTU temperance measures to faculties and students.
A sensational appeal extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a lifesaving remedy for female troubles. It cites letters from Mrs Barbara Base and Mrs Arthur R House, claiming avoidance of surgical operations and overall recovery after using the product. The ad promotes the compound for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities pains and backache. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Miss.
Cincinnati Ohio dealer advertises piano and vocal books with prices shown. Includes itemized figures such as 21090 300 235 800 500 and 8225 160 200 170 90 with a note five cents per ampere for a book of detions.
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