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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
2
A compact review of diverse topics including balloon and airship progress, social contrasts in Morocco, divorce rumors, summer charities, and urban misgivings about education. The piece notes an American view of a French dirigible journey, the spread of progressive imperial edicts, and a viceroy transfer in PeChi-Li with foreign ties.
An odd, garbled note from Arbor Me describes a scene described as swell and peart with hints of a serpent and a fight. The fragment suggests a dramatic event but lacks concrete details or names to confirm the incident.
Prof Barry Gilbert of the College of law University of Illinois will return to the faculty of the University of Iowa Edward G Feeney of Brooklyn was elected president of the American Federation of Catholic societies at the convention in Pittsburg E H Harriman will occupy his new 1000000 atone mansion on Tower hill near Arden N Y upon his return from Europe Harry K Thaw in a signed statement issued on the eve of a decision by Justice Mills fired at experts who say he is crazy and District Attorney Jerome who fought against his release Frederick C Van Duser an American resident of London has arrived in New York bearing a jewel from the American lodge of Masons in England for President Taft celebrating his honorary membership
A Taft letter to Secretary Nagel cautions that any census workers next year found participating in politics will be dismissed immediately. The wide range of items also notes unrest in New York's Chinatown, martial actions near Boston, and a string of tragedies.
An explosion on a Russian submarine anchored in the Neva killed two men and injured several others. The item notes other international tensions and domestic incidents, including diplomatic moves, arrests, and local disasters.
First National Bank of Tipton resumes operations after closing on July 26. A crowd gathers as deposits average $100 while withdrawals are modest. Bank owes $850,000 with $750,000 cash on hand and $200,000 held by Shirks. real debt to depositors stands at $650,000. Special Examiner Weir addresses disputed interest claims.
Sixty four of the 99 riders completing the endurance run from Columbus to Indianapolis reached within the time limit. Joseph De Salva of Chicago won followed by John McCarver of Indianapolis. Harry Graff escaped serious injury after a spill near Connersville. H. J. Levis of Rochester retired after a collision. Police struggled to manage cheering crowds as the 173 mile event wrapped up amid rough road conditions.
Anderson Indiana reports that fifty saloons in Madison County will close on August 24 following a 90 day unit after a local option election that declared the county dry. The county faces $2,456.70 in rebates on licenses but lacks funds and must borrow. Anderson city rebates $1,300 on city licenses August 24. About 20 licenses granted before November 20 will run through September and October, with no saloons remaining November 1.
Former Gov Hanly and partners defend Indiana county local option law in the Supreme Court. They argue the 1908 act is constitutional, rejects claims of voter delegation, and holds no suspension of earlier laws. The case appeals Hamilton circuit ruling upholding the statute's validity.
In Hammond Indiana Col Legrande T Meyer town attorney for Munster led a rapid response to a violent clash between 50 railroad workers and local farmers. After the culvert crossing was torn up Meyer arrived by car in about five minutes with a musket and captured 40 men bringing them to Hammond jail.
Indianapolis Gov Marshall likely to urge legislature to grant authority to arrange quarters for state officials and departments. Growing state business and deputies outgrow the statehouse. Demarchus Brown the state librarian will urge a new building to house the library geologist and agriculture board along with other departments.
In Ft Wayne Indiana a record today notes twelve residents died in a single day, a never before seen total for the area. A band of vegetarians visited the Banner laundry and left a note on a safe saying explosives are inside, after realizing safe storage was impossible to secure.
Indianapolis crowds gather at the new motor speedway to view drivers testing the course for the upcoming August 19 20 events. Ziengal completed a Chadwick VI lap around the 244 mile track in 2 minutes 2 seconds at an average speed of 73.74 mph. A second injunction petition was filed in federal court against striking workers at the American Sheet and Tinplate Co mill in Hiwood after the prior petition was denied by Judge Baker who allowed peaceful union pressure. Barry Balays, 22, of Boonville, on a grand larceny charge, allegedly attempted suicide after his arrest.
A discussion of establishing a colony of poets in Fruitvale California unfolds with playful debates on poets like Matthew Arnold Swinburne Tennyson and Keats. A tale of three Maine divines ends with a humorous exchange over royal rascality and spittoons for two.
A dialogue notes a cycle dealer offering a precise cyclometer compared with faulty meters. Miss de Byke questions the device while the speaker extols earned reciprocity of happiness from the universe and warns that censure brings censure, praising positive thinking and social rewards.
Text recounts ancient Irish rulers including Fearaidhach-Monfashtna slain by Vlachadh Fion and Fiachadh Fionchadh who died at hands of Connaught beggars. Mentions alrh-Maidmeadhain and Flaithheartagh resigning monarchy for monk life. Ends with a New York comment on women voters and charitable giving.
A coffee drinker describes sleepless nights and vivid nightmares from coffee. After trying Postum, he reports peaceful sleep, steadier nerves, and a strong warning against coffee as a harmful drug.
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