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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
2
The article notes involuntary bodily responses to violent mental excitement such as blushes, tears, and gooseflesh. It explains the role of sympathetic nerves in emotion driven changes like increased heart rate and blood vessel dilation. A Mosso method measures brain blood supply by a balance board test, where head elevation links to reduced brain blood flow and vice versa.
A discussion links temperance to reduced crime and national misery, arguing the saloon’s abolition will brighten life for families. It cites a San Francisco bank scandal revealing depositor overstatement after an earthquake, funny about trust in banks. Fragments mention Menander plays found in Egypt and a Missouri woman killing her husband over supper time. Pennsylvania hunter case ties to a $10,000 dog bounty.
Rescue work continues after the Monongah West Virginia explosion. By Sunday 53 bodies were recovered from mines 6 and 8 of the Fairmont Coal company, with estimates of total deaths nearing 400. Fire forced rescues to surface and crowds impeded efforts as government investigators arrived to survey the disaster and losses.
Washington reports Chicago won the convention after a heated vote. The Coliseum will host the gathering on June 16 1908 with Kansas City and Denver as rivals. Chicago secured 32 votes to 17 for Kansas City and 4 for Denver amid cheers and a brief hall clearing. Dave Owen of Milwaukee was named chief assistant sergeant at arms and Lee Hechinger of East Orange as chief confidential clerk, both veterans of 1904.
Stephen Behrer, who served as mayor of Cleveland for two terms from 1867 to 1871, died Sunday. He was born December 25, 1825, in Zoar, Ohio.
A Sunday blaze at 24 La Grange street in Boston killed three occupants. Mrs. Mary Joubert, 38, and children Charles, 9, and Emille, 5, perished while another family member was injured.
A Sunday morning blaze in New Berlin Illinois wrecked the First National Bank and the Warren and Boston Bank. The total loss is estimated at seventy five thousand dollars. The fire swept through Jacksonville’s neighboring town 18 miles from Jacksonville.
New York faced a rare blue Sunday with churches and parks providing the only amusements as authorities enforce the Sunday closing act. Aldermen plan to modify ordinances, while police clamp down on entertainments. In Brooklyn, several moviemen defied orders but most promoters paused to await public reaction.
Baltimore, Md. actress Clara Bloodgood killed herself with a gun in her Hotel Stafford room. She was found on the bed with a bullet through the roof of her mouth. Stage manager John Emerson cited fear of nervous prostration as a possible motive and noted a book How to Shoot Straight nearby and a revolver with three empty chambers.
Maj William L Geary U S A died in the Presidio general hospital after Brights disease illness. He was the first American child born in San Francisco. His father served as the last alcalde and first mayor. Geary joined the army at 35 as a drummer boy in a Pennsylvania regiment and was breveted captain before graduating from West Point.
William Stewart proprietor of a Mast Jola restaurant and member of a Yates Center family was killed near his business early Sunday. His partner W H Creviston was arrested after confessing. Stewart's skull was fractured in four places and his jugular vein severed.
Midville Georgia. Sunday afternoon marshal Brinson was shot and killed by a Black man who had been reproved for an offense and summoned to court on Monday. The murderer escaped.
A fast Louisville and Nashville passenger train wrecked near Montgomery Sunday morning. Several people were injured, and the grandmother was so badly hurt she likely will die.
Goldfield Nevada braces as Mine Owners' association hints at reopening with non union workers this week. Gov. Sparks and Col Alfred Reynolds oversee federal troops already encamped as nine companies mass on Combination hill. Officials avoid confirmation but a Wednesday action to pump water from lower mine levels appears planned.
Frank Click, 25, shot his wife Ruth Click three times on Bible avenue and then killed himself. He died later at city hospital. In Lisbon, Ohio, Harry Weber, 21, shot his wife in the head and then killed himself. she may recover. Jealousy cited as motive.
Mexico City reports a planned January meeting of delegates from diverse labor branches to organize a union similar to the American Federation of Labor. Currently railway workers and cotton mill operatives are the only organized groups in the republic.
Five hundred masked riders attacked Hopkinsville Kentucky causing over 200000 in damage. fires lit the city as stores banks and offices were shot up. two injured including a tobacco buyer. a militia led posse pursued the raiders but none were caught. state fire marshal and guards from Company D assist in security.
The National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City suspended operations after six weeks of heavy demand. It paid off 10 million dollars of deposits and reduced loans and cash reserves by several million. Comptroller James T. Bradley was named temporary receiver. bank officials deny depositor loss and slander claims. Dr W S Woods, president, says resumption of business could come soon.
Topeka jury returns verdict against the International Harvester company on 42 counts finding it a trust and entering into unlawful price fixing to control harvesting machinery and force exclusive dealer handling.
A painting titled The Erection of the Cross by Van Dyke is reported stolen from Notre Dame Church in Courtrai Belgium. Thieves severed the canvas from its frame in a careful heist.
Lisbon reports the government in its organ promises to terminate the dictatorship and hold elections in April if the current calm in the political atmosphere holds. The statement underscores a potential transition plan amid ongoing political tensions and calls for stability.
The Egyptian student in New York contrasts Egypt's cotton quality with U S industry regulation. He cites American clever conduct, briefly retelling a pennsylvania tale of a brave act that also proves cleverness in steering a dangerous moment with a staged skating incident.
A Houston Post item reveals Bobby overwhelmed by his mother's extensive prep for a week away with his father. She quizzes him on missing items as he insists nothing is needed beyond his beauty and cash is gone, sparking humorous confusion over a supposed vacation.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative. It claims gentle cleansing and relief without debility or dosage increases, praising physician approval and urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
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