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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
2
The Atlantic essay argues for continued speculation while noting a rising sentiment for supervision to protect investors. It cites Conant and Aran on balancing competition with stricter justice standards to safeguard honest, safe financial markets.
The Porton Advertiser notes Bishop Brent refused a Washington posting, choosing to return to the Philippines. His steadfastness and prior work there are praised, with emphasis on courage, sincerity, and a determination to build on his foundations in the islands.
The Century Magazine notes vast wheat potential in South America North Africa and Asia with new plows and binders and suggests Russian and European peasant access could further boost output. A satire on wealth advice contrasts punctilious effort with fortune.
Reports from New York City indicate a notable drop in the infant mortality rate this year despite a harsh summer. The tenement house commission, city health department, and Merchants' Association committee against the housefly credit protective efforts as saving lives by combating deadly germs.
Readers are invited to compare portraits of Admiral Lord Charles Meesford commander in chief of the BeSinh Channel feet and Admiral Sir John Wiehe first sea lord, highlighting distinctions in appearance and bearing among senior naval figures.
Democratic national committee Chairman Mack attacked Republican treasurer Sheldon over alleged trust ties and planned to strike W. M. Cromwell of the Republican advisory committee on similar grounds. Edward W. Townsend of Montclair New Jersey author of the Chimmie Fadden stories was nominated for Congress by the Democratic convention of New Jersey's Seventh district. William H. Taft made speeches in Lincoln Nebraska and William Jennings Bryan concluded a three week tour with a large Creston Iowa meeting.
Thomas W. Lawson is injured after a car wreck near North Scituate Massachusetts. W K Hicks of Minneapolis faces grafting charges. Bishop Michael Tierney suffers apoplexy. Lt Frank T Evers a court martial in Manila over absence and profanity. James W Quillan indicted for deposits after insolvency. Nat Goodwin divorces Maxine Ellett in Reno. Alexander Mann elected bishop of Washington diocese. BD Ryan resigns to join arbitration post. Theodore Roosevelt Jr starts as office clerk in Thompsonville. Yancey Carter indicted for concealed weapons. Sir George Truscott elected lord mayor of London.
The era of upheaval widens as Bulgaria declares independence from Turkey and Austria annexes Bosnia and Herzegovina. Founders Week begins in Philadelphia marking 225 years since William Penn founded the city. Manila Bay sustains a fierce hurricane. American battleships unharmed. A Tarentum glass plant explosion causes 200000 dollars in losses and 300 idle workers. Notable deaths include three in one day from automobile accidents and a warehouse fire in St. Louis.
A string of events includes a baby killed by a beer escaped from a cage in Tecwon Arizona, a cathedral dedication in Winnipeg, fires at Foley Minnesota and Crest Hall in Winthrop Beach, and a dynamited bank in Deweese Nebraska. Other items note Roosevelt removing two federal officials, battleship movements toward Manila, and a tuberculosis congress debate sparked by Dr Koch.
The article reports a European power crisis with Bulgaria’s Prince Ferdinand declaring independence and moving 150,000 troops to the Turkish frontier, Austria-Hungary announcing suzerainty over Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Turkey pressed to honor the Berlin treaty amid demands from Russia and Italy as tensions rise over possible war.
Eleven people died and over a dozen injured as flames from three oil soaked rubbish-filled barrels trapped tenants on the Mulberry street tenement. Dozens escaped by fire escape but many were overwhelmed by smoke or crushed during frantic evacuations.
Washington October 6 The U S patent office issued its 100th patent on a traveling lamp improvement used in large buildings. Patent Commissioner Moore signed with Edward Bruce Moore full name. He notes the 1,000,000th patent should arrive in 1911 and compares U S total to global historical totals of about 1,135,000.
Yonkers New York October 6 Mrs Robert Cummings aged 70 years and her two death te 8 fire which destroyed Mrs Cummings cottage.
An analysis claims a growing number of American Negroes have moved to England, estimating 5 000 this year with 4 000 arriving recently. It describes entertainment workers, shifting from British buskers to black performers, and notes a developing Negro quarter around Soho and Fleet Street.
A playful dialog shows the artist asking for feedback on sketches while the editor deflects saying there are ladies in the next room, hinting at cautious conversation and social boundaries.
A brief exchange questions whether a young man has the same chances now as years ago. The tone is reflective with a hint of sadness and amusement from the New York Sun excerpt.
A Arizona judge admonishes and fines a defendant accused of assault for delaying the physical action. The exchange includes taunts from the complainant and the judge warns the sheriff to collect about 50 dollars. The scene reflects courtroom conduct and humorous insistence on prompt action.
A New York man pursues a novel push and pull routine in a basement gym. He moves wheeled objects including a two-ton safe a 9000 pound ballast from a ferry chain box and a 1000 pound iron cart loadable to 15000 pounds. The regimen reportedly yields prodigious strength with no muscle binding.
Public notice urges careful examination of CASTORIA bottles for safety and authentic signature, noting it has been in use for over 30 years and that this is the long familiar product mothers trust.
Quote from Henry Drummond about those who will not reason being bigots those who cannot reason being fuel and those who dare not reason being slaves. Reflects on rational inquiry and personal freedom.
A woman reports relief from backache after taking three portions of a remedy, noting she has never felt like this before. The brief indicates personal improvement following the treatment.
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