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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
4
Metropolis and world briefs recount senate votes on tariffs and taxes, packers dissolution plans, Cuban deployments, naval orders, and social unrest. Mentions Looming fights over wool tariff, excise tax, and Laurier era policies. accidents include a train auto wreck near Alexis Michigan and a Houston streetcar explosion with injuries.
Former senator Albert J. Deveridge was named as temporary chairman of the Progressive national convention to be held in Chicago on August 5. The announcement came from Senator Joseph M. Dixon and Judge Edmund B. Dillon, who had been chosen by Ohio’s Republican state convention as its gubernatorial nominee but will not run. A statement by National Chairman Hilles, approved by President Taft, defends the Chicago nomination and discusses contests before the Republican committees.
John D. Rockefeller mobilizes efforts to halt commercial encroachment on the private residence district around his New York city house on Fifty fourth street. Rockefeller agents bid aggressively against business buyers, purchasing parcels only at higher prices they would not meet.
Foreign Peary's ship the Roosevelt sold for 365200 dollars to H F J McDermott representing a firm whose name was not disclosed. In France, W T Lewis of Shelbyville Illinois and F M Bibley of Peoria were expelled on charges related to tampering roulette wheels. Turkish deputies debated violent responses as the military league demanded dissolution within forty hours.
Indiana state board of tax commissioners will hold a short September session to prepare a report for the legislature. The study will review tax reports from other states and outline proposed reforms and general taxation conditions in Indiana counties and the state. The board also noted uniformity issues in county personal property returns and upheld current county assessment actions while considering appeals including the Baldwin estate case.
The state entomologist warns tree owners to watch maples elms hackberries ornamental shrubs and plants for red spiders which now threaten many shade trees The pest causes pale leaves brownish tinges and may kill plants unless controls are used The recommended treatment is a sulfur spray mix one pound sulfur to three gallons water plus soap and thorough leaf coverage or frequent rinsing with water to wash spiders from the undersides of leaves, repeated two to three times weekly.
Chief chemist Tl. KE. Henenard and drug chemist Will D D McAbee expose widespread drug frauds based on scientific lab work. They warn many preparations use standard remedies with hidden ingredients and inflated prices under key proprietary names. Also notes incorporations filings for Indiana Metal Merchants Trading Stamp Association and Colonial Brick Company dissolving.
Emperor of Japan Matsuhito the 121st ruler, reigned for 44 years and died after a brief illness. Empress Dowager Haruko, the Crown Prince, and senior officials were at his bedside as Princess Sadako ascends as the new Empress. Death due to acute nephritis marked the end of an era. Crowds gathered as notices spread with restrained, solemn awe.
New York V Police Lieutenant Charlie Becker was arrested and charged with first degree murder in the killing of gambler Tierman Rosenthal. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to jail as investigations and appearances of witnesses continue.
A roller coaster car left the track causing chaos as cars plunged to the ground injuring four people. Injured Ohio residents include E R Apple kate 21 of Antwerp and Lew Como of Watery fle with head bruises and facial injuries.
The Cincinnati market lists Wheat No 2 ret Flea No 8 red SitioS No 4 red Sued at varied prices. Corn No 2 white and other white varieties shown with multiple price points. Live cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep with ranges for butchers, packers, and quality grades. Includes Timothy clover and mixed forage prices. cattle and hogs show good to choice values and distribution across grades.
A lightning bolt hit the towboat Tronaides at the Marine Way in Elizabeth Pa injuring or killing several workers. Two men Paul Cochenour and Charles Stoddard were fatally burned. Over 200 men were at the scene when the strike occurred and many others were knocked down or bruised.
Ice cream leads in hot weather with nourishing flavors. Nougat and almond blends mix chopped nuts and extracts into plain cream. Peach and raspberry versions add fruit pulp and lemon juice for color and taste. A bombe uses raspberry tea, vanilla or pineapple cream, and a four hour chill. Sultana Roll folds candied fruit into cream with candied nuts and whipped cream.
A collection of summer dishes and sauces including a pineapple salad with cucumber and nuts, German style cabbage salad with potatoes and beets, tartar sauce, a cod roast with tomato sauce, fried tomatoes with cream sauce, an oatmeal drink, lemon fizz, and a yeast soda. Recipes mix ingredients and methods with little precision.
North Carolina has over ten million acres of forest lands supporting numerous industries. The forests provide materials valued at millions of dollars annually and offer employment for about 30,000 men.
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