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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
The passage argues happiness requires inner alignment with one’s better self and a life free of selfishness. It condemns forgiving wrong without remedy and emphasizes a clear conscience, simple living, and natural pleasure rather than pretentious, complicated living.
A fragmented critique questions the relevance of historical views on tariffs, naval needs, and currency bills while arguing that great minds seek broad principles beyond immediate issues. The piece laments superficial discussions in public halls and emphasizes enduring public values over narrow answers.
The article notes a reciprocal exchange of professors between Columbia University and the University of Berlin. Dr Bern Jarrard Wheeler of UC and Dr Albrecht Peuck of Berlin are slated to fill key professorships, signaling joint efforts to broaden knowledge of each nation’s political and social traits. It highlights a broader American trend urging civic responsibility and morality in church and society, stressing that national safety rests on ethical citizenship.
A Chinese edited English paper, started by Jim Peking, seeks to express Chinese sentiment on the empire’s international position. It notes potential significance as a sign of China moving toward English as a common language and mentions the vast dialect diversity and print challenges. It also mentions a Norwegian law facilitating travel for married couples with shared fares as a practical device to keep families together on interesting journeys.
A compact survey of notable happenings from around the world and domestic fronts. Highlights cover political developments, economic shifts, and cultural moments shaping the week’s narrative for the busy reader.
State delegates arrive in Chicago fueling debate over the Republican ticket. Dolliver is seen as a likely pick while Sherman of New York and Vice-President Fairbanke gain traction. Uncre supporters clash with Tar faction over platform edits as Can ne rushes to Chicago for the maid injunction. National committee finishes hearings on 21% convention seats amid contests.
A jumble of brief items notes Paxter of St Paul, Kilary Grill death on a revolving wheel, Harvester Works chief to lead Red Cross, Tinghes decline to run, Johnson MN seeks third term, Forerly French officer degraded, A A Wiley reported critically ill, Annie Peck heads to Peru for Mount Huascaran attempt, Hitchcock acquitted in NY, Empress German rider fall, Racnes guilty of grand larceny in Minneapolis.
Across the Atlantic fleet a build up in the San Francisco harbor signals the voyage home. Other items note a plague of locusts in Zntia Venezuela, William’s ambassador Hill visit to Germany, and various unrelated incidents from crime to storms and political contests.
Governor Willson of Kentucky implicated Caleb Powers and James Howard in Goebel assassination cases. Sedalia voters rejected local option by 48 points. A Pontiac jury found Henry Ward competent to manage his affairs. New York passes anti racetrack gambling bills. Missouri and Kansas report flood relief efforts. Prohibition movements gain momentum as Milwaukee hosts brewers congress.
Obituary items report the death of the famous pianist Bind Tom in Hoboken New Jersey. Frederick Arthur Stanley, the Earl of Derby, has died in London. General Peter A. B. McGlashan, a Walker filibuster and Confederate veteran, was drowned near Savannah.
Montreal reports confirm three hunters lost in far north Quebec with two bodies found and a third presumed dead months earlier. Marked by gruesome mutilation, a guide Lemieux's remains were discovered in April, while another foreigner’s body was found in Ville Marie.
A car with a pleasure party plunged from an open tier into the North River on West Fifty sixth Street. Adeline Berdon 19 Rose Coleman 23 John Coleman 27 Virginia Knight ? years were drowned. Chauffeur John Bauer escaped swimmers. John Nolan leapt free as the car neared the dock. Bauer in custody. diver found Berdon. Coleman wedged under seat. Nancy Knight missing.
Patrick McAteer, father of seven and business agent for Local 78 Cement Workers union, died after leaping to grab the bridle of a runaway horse and shielding 7 year old Josephine Tully. He was struck on the street car track, fracturing his skull, and died before reaching a hospital. The horse was halted by his action.
A June 10 report from the American charge at Caracas says bubonic plague conditions in Venezuela are improving. The message notes positive developments in the disease situation and cites official observations from Caracas.
A well dressed man on Cedar Street recounts his job losses and lends money to an acquaintance. The con artist explains a “first-class racket” exploiting strangers by feigning hardship to solicit cash from passersby and promising large tips, urging the plan as a quick fix.
At a Royal Society of Canada meeting Sir James Grant presented findings on neurons and brain cells and memory. He noted aging reduces brain activity like other tissues and that current research suggests brain electricity drives molecular activity boosting memory.
Dmitri Kosztan of Bistritsa known as the wolf-slayer reportedly disappeared two months ago. His skeletal remains were discovered on the Histritsa hills after he allegedly dispatched hundreds of wolves using knife or rifle, with peasants claiming a hypnotic gaze aided his hunts.
Mr Dustin Stax argues time is valuable and questions the benefit of vast wealth. An easygoing acquaintance counters that worry over small wastes, like minutes and dollars, makes wealth seem less meaningful. The exchange highlights differing views on money and time.
A Washington Star clipping notes Briggins often pays his gun and ice bills quietly without speaking much. The remark highlights his habit of silent transactions over words in everyday dealings.
A brief note from the Baltimore American questions the top locations for prime trout fishing and hints at private advice on first class markets. The item contrasts two reader prompts about fishing sites and market quality.
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