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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
2
A commentary on historic mobility shifts argues that new transport modes provoke discomfort and danger yet prove essential. It notes resistance to wagons, rails, bicycles, and horses, and foresees the automobile becoming indispensable while pedestrians adapt to sidewalks and public welfare improves for the poor.
An editorial contrasts high minded present day ideas with harsh unhelpful criticism. It urges readers, recalling history, to seek sound opinion, think sanely, and support men of proportion who speak truth even if opposed. It emphasizes patience for public figures and the ultimate national gain.
Washington Star notes a growing craze for public speaking among members of a group in St. Petersburg commentating on the rostrum phenomenon. The piece cites John Wesley Gaines in our Gouma and foresees the trend passing as Russians learn to ignore the talk fest and readers lose interest. Hamilton’s William J. Sherring, after winning the Marathon in Athens, returns to a grand welcome with a large crowd, a city address, and substantial financial support totaling about $4,500 from government and private sources.
Philadelphia reports outline first major federal prosecutions against the Pennsylvania Railroad and Standard Oil. Alexander Simpson Jr and Charles E Hughes prepare indictments for conspiracy. Five railroads face charges under anti trust and interstate laws, with aims to sever railroads from coal and advocate government ownership of anthracite.
Consternation swept the Toledo courthouse as Judge Kinkade sentenced ice dealers to the maximum law penalty. Each fined 5000 and jailed for one year, with immediate imprisonment unless restitution is made and the trust ends, potentially remitting part of the sentence. Prosecutor Wachheimer led the first such case in Ohio.
Police report the murderer as Harry Thaw, a member of a prominent Pittsburgh family. During the second act of a performance at Madison Square Roof Garden three shots rang out, killing architect Stanford White. Thaw was arrested as the audience dispersed in consternation.
San Francisco reports E. W. Mudge an army transport engineer hurried from the Philippines upon hearing of the earthquake and fire. He appeals to authorities to locate his wife who is missing and his home is said to be destroyed.
The executive committee of the National Association of State Insurance Superintendents met and decided to hold the annual convention in Washington on October 2, 3 and 4.
M C Latta of Oklahoma has been appointed assistant secretary to President Roosevelt to succeed Benjamin F Barnes, the Washington postmaster. Latta has previously served as the president's personal stenographer.
Mrs Cassie L Chadwick, serving a sentence in Ohio's penitentiary for her extensive financial scheme, is reported to be suffering from an ailment resembling blood poisoning.
The House debated the immigration bill for hours under a rule limiting discussion on most sections, then passed it without a yea or nay vote on paragraphs. Prominent opposition focused on the five dollar head tax and the educational test. A substitute to place the educational test before a commission was accepted by a narrow margin.
Acting Secretary Oliver instructs militia officers on rifle range funds under new law. States must spend at least 25 percent of federal appropriations on rifle practice. Land bought with government funds for ranges is owned by the United States, with states as trustees. Losses from carelessness are deducted from the next year's allotment.
Congressman Nicholas Longworth and Mrs. Longworth toured the American built yacht Meteor with Emperor William at Kiel. Admiral Eisenbecker, in Washington in 1902 with Prince Henry of Prussia, accompanied the visit as they boarded and viewed the vessel. Mrs. Longworth recalled christening the yacht on February 22, 1902 at Shooters Island New York harbor.
Chicago city council approves an ordinance restricting saloon licenses after July 31 to the number then in existence until population doubles. New licenses will be issued at one for every 500 residents once threshold is met, facing little opposition.
London dispatch says the Japanese admiralty declined to send a fleet now due to expense. If next year’s diet approves funds the fleet will be dispatched as directed by the United States.
In the outskirts a gang armed with revolvers attacked three detectives. two were killed and the third wounded. As doctors tended the injured detective, two men opened fire again, killing him.
In London at the Salvation Army citadel in South Tottenham Commander Booth Tucker married Miss Minnie Reid with Gen. Booth presiding. Only relatives and high Salvation Army officers attended the ceremony.
Chief Sanitary Inspector Hédrick reported to Health Commissioner Whallen that several independent packing establishments in Chicago were found to have unsanitary conditions. The findings highlight public health concerns and potential enforcement steps.
A collection of brief humorous exchanges and quips about radium lunches hotel fire safeguards marriage manners and turkey teeth. Witty lines include a boy counting to ten anger and a punchy joke on teeth from a turkey with a smiling twist. The snippets showcase light social humor and punchy punchlines.
A man prefers to hype past achievements when few old-timers nearby recall them better, highlighting how memory shifts with audience and time.
A nurse lauds Grape-Nuts as delicate and versatile for patients of all ages. She shares a soaking method with almond water and egg white, notes her husband the physician uses it, and recommends a 10 day trial to aid stomach trouble or nervous exhaustion. The ad cites Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville.
Deacon Smith and Deacon Jones debate a hen’s nest with twelve large white eggs found in their employer’s barn. They consider stealing the eggs to feed the church, but weigh kindness to animals against theft and the risk of exposing the act, ultimately choosing a hidden roast rather than a public crime.
A man returns from a week long car tour with a friend but stays away two extra weeks. He faces a cold reception at home yet avoids scolding by joking about Pitcoe. He says Pitcoe is under his wife’s fire, which amuses her and excuses him.
A visitor questions a watchdog, while the resident brushes off the fear of a bite. The dialogue centers on in‑house security and the novelty of a newly bought guard dog.
A compilation of curious statistics and claims including the Ashanti king’s wives numbering 3532, a newborn child every 40 minutes, over 100 million stars, London Times pay of 25 dollars per column, and one in six navy men abstaining. It cites a music-loving parrot, leech usage falling from 20 million to under 1 million yearly, and a prune orchard in Los Gatos with 50 thousand trees profit of 50 thousand dollars. The piece ends with a call for men to work by day and dream by night.
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