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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
2
A fragment discusses Andrew Carnegie and views on business spirit versus mere money. It argues true business serves community needs, not gambling or fake wealth, and that value arises from service rather than profit alone. The piece frames electricity as a metaphor for hidden potential in enterprise.
A rear-end collision between traction cars on Middle Avenue Elyria Ohio caused four deaths and many injuries. Victims include Henry Billings and W C Allen among the dead and Marguerite Butler and Mrs Les Hite among the injured. several others are critically hurt.
A newly painted portrait by Armenian artist Carnig Eksergian depicts Julia Ward Howe with arms full of Easter lilies and a rare smile. The image is noted as one of the few depictions capturing Howe smiling.
The British cruiser squadron reports a loss of 300 men by desertion while in an American port. The article notes the compelling lure of the land of the free and the home of the brave for the sailors.
In Long Branch a night fire at Jacob Rothschild’s rented home claimed the lives of Walter A. Schiffer’s two daughters Marion 10 and Ruth 14 and two servants Mary Dilter and Tilly Monthan. Mrs Schiffer and two guests were severely burned as the family and staff tried to escape. the governess Mrs Holt and others were injured. The fire broke out with the family attempting rescue as Mrs Schiffer spread the alarm and tried to reach the children.
Four men died when the sloop Belle of Brooklyn capsized off Norwalk Connecticut in a Sunday gale. Edward Ruth survived after hours adrift with his body nearly submerged and was saved by the tug Wyoming. The crew included Edward Ruth Jacob Ruth August Jaeger George Glassen and Otto Pieger.
On June 1 in St Louis three people, Joseph R. Gabler, Ida Gabler, and Daniel Dwyer, died from asphyxiation in a Lawton Avenue rooming house where the Gablers slept. A metal cap from an unused pipe was found in Gabler’s room, source unclear. Joseph Maxwell died of asphyxiation in a Hogan Street house. John Jantos remained in critical condition after being found with a partially opened gas jet in a Jumn Street lodging house.
Heavy rains flood New Orleans areas with one to four feet of water and widespread street flooding. City crews pump water from streets while underground ditches and pumping stations struggle to keep pace.
The clipped items describe various incidents including a cargo vessel docking, a fatal accident when a window was shot from a car, a boxing match decision in Nevada, a train crew event, a Canton China clash between provincial troops and rebels with heavy losses, and a supreme court ruling about a jailed lord in Missouri.
In Los Angeles on June 2 a man linked to a district attorney case and the Pacific secrecy clan reportedly shot himself in the head. He faced embezzlement charges involving about $2,000 and faced two clan members who were with him when the incident occurred.
A man was killed after a shooting in an incident described as drunken and violent. The event occurred in an unnamed county following alleged domestic abuse by a husband against his wife and others present. No prosecution was pursued against the boy involved.
A June earthquake in Albany New York was detected on a seismograph at the state instrument with the maximum disturbance near 1 12 a m. Vibrations lasted about an hour and officials said the quake appeared to originate from a distant region about 000 miles away.
Fire at Harris barrel works in Titusville Pennsylvania burned about eight acres. Water works were down for repairs and a half hour loss of pressure delayed firefighting, contributing to the large loss.
In St. Paul Minnesota on June 3 two children of Juel Coplovich were suffocated by a fire that broke out in their home while parents were away. A third child was fatally injured and too exhausted to survive. the blaze itself was minor, yet the inside view found two children dead and the third near death with no hope of recovery.
Bemidji Minnesota June 1 Whaet indicated to be a mystery cleared by the discovery of the dead body of Nickie So the 3 year old son of John Shepherd Solway who vanished a week ago It is believed he died from exposure Killed By Pitched Ball Little Falls Minnesota June 1 William Steth 20 was killed by a pitched ball hitting him in the head
A west of Lozier eastbound passenger train No. is derailed with one man killed and a score injured, some likely to die. The cause is under investigation, possibly wreckage or defective steel, with a decisive cause not yet determined.
Salt Lake report says George L. Moats manager of the Four Metals Mining Co. fell 100 feet down a shaft at Dunway. Rescuers retrieved his body two hours later after pumping out bad air to enable safe recovery.
In New Wiccans Louisiana on June 3 Captain C Y McGill commander of the United States dredge Bernard was drowned when a sailboat overturned. About six other men were aboard and were rescued. Dr H B Seebold failed in his rescue attempt narrowly escaping being pulled under.
Fire discovered in the steerage of the White Star steamship Oceanic now in New York docks damages estimated at ten thousand dollars. Only crew aboard at the time.
A dispatch to the state department from Amoy China reports on American interests and activities overseas. The brief message notes conditions in the port and the status of American citizens and property.
The historic frigate Saratoga, used by the Pennsylvania Nautical School since 1889 and tied at League Island, may be kept as a receiving ship. An inspection found some parts beyond repair due to a damaged bow that worsened over time. The vessel, built in 1842, saw action under Commodore Perry and Admiral Farragut and served as a training ship through the 1900s.
A fragment from Pineville centers on Mrs Fluffy and a caller who finally reaches out after much delay. The narrative hints at social status, nervous tension, and an awkward exchange inside the town’s social scene.
A garbled line from a historical page hints at a night scene involving uncertain people and a mystery. Readers glimpse stray names and phrases but no clear event or outcome is stated.
A new gas man who fixed the meter provokes debate in town as residents question service and billing. Neighbors report unusual activity around the property and some seek clarification from utility officials.
A Boston Herald writer notes a humorous village exchange about boarding house guests. An elderly, deaf host Mr. S. is at work in his garden when a local youth remarks on the houseful of boarders and young ladies. Mr. S. replies by joking about potatoes and bugs.
The sap from the female bamboo, Tabasheer or banslochan, is sold in Indian markets as a medicinal agent known since ancient times. Also found in Borneo, it circulated with early Arab traders. Believed to be strengthening, tonic, and cooling, analyses show mainly silica with traces of lime and potash. Its natural occurrence in bamboo hollows spurred beliefs in miraculous powers.
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