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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
2
In early nineteenth century Andover four girls earned money to buy a red plaid cloak by selling lamplighters making a patchwork quilt and reading aloud for pay from Mrs Porter and Self Knowledge. The piece contrasts past girl wage efforts with modern schemes as dollars rise with greed.
The article argues that China’s awakening is real and partially accomplished, distinct from Japan’s rise. It credits the Japan-Russia war era as a catalyst, noting prior unrest but highlighting how the movement accelerated since then, challenging the view of an inherently conservative Orient.
Chicago women claim their husbands are model husbands as they display skill sewing a 24 button embroidered shirt waist. Two husbands finish the task in two minutes seven seconds without a single button tear. Roosevelt to address Royal Geographical Society in London after Africa trip. Calve counsels women to marry for happiness, while youth chase fame and unknown happiness.
The article notes fragile England Germany relations and warns that when passions flare family quarrels worsen disputes. A New York woman sues, claiming a milliner hid her husband for two hate years, not the true wife.
Washington notes report 12 members of the house committee on foreign and interstate commerce travel from Charleston to Colon to study conditions under the Panama Canal Zone and possible changes. Also, US Geological Survey to create coal mine rescue stations to cut fatalities. Roosevelt to host resource conference February 18 at the White House.
A massive earthquake centered near Mt. Aetna devastates Sicily and Calabria, destroying Messina and Palmi areas. Reports warn of thousands dead, 20 foot tidal surge damages ships, with naval and civil relief rushing to aid. Government mobilizes battleships, labor brigades, field hospitals, tents, and medicines.
Heir to half a million dollars William Jefferson Powell is jailed 180 days in a Los Angeles workhouse on a vagrancy charge. Jack Johnson defeats Tommy Burns for heavyweight title in Sydney on points after 14 rounds amid police intervention. Cipriano Castro signals surrender of Venezuela presidency in Berlin. Henry W Poor of 33 Wall Street assigns for creditors with assets likely 1 to 2 million. New York figures resign from major posts including Thomas F Ryan and William H Newman.
Virginia City tremors disrupt the town for over a week while maritime wrecks claim several lives. The Rhine cutter sinks near Frankfort Michigan with three lost. H M Cox dies after a fall in Hot Springs. Jeanie Lippitt sinks off Hog Island with captain and five crew drowned. Pan American Congress opens in Santiago with L Rowe presiding. Little Rock board of trade destroyed by fire, $100000 loss. Monequa post office robbed of $1000. Pittsburg officials face bribery charges after extensive testimony.
At Insicy blast furnace plant in Birmingham two laborers died and eight more were believed buried after a trench collapse while digging a gas flue for a new boiler battery. Several workers were injured along with two foremen supervising the operation as a beam and earth collapsed the trench wall. Most of the dead are foreigners.
Albert Blanchard and Carl Hildebrand both 12 years old drowned after breaking through thin ice on a pond near Trenton Missouri. The tragedy occurred Monday as they skated, leaving families and the community in shock.
West Grubb and a companion, both under arrest in Roanoke Virginia, confessed to four attempts to wreck the same train the Chattanooga and Washington Limited on the Norfolk and Western line.
Representative L K Babcock quits the race for Republican floor leader in Indiana. Gov Hanly parolees Robert Lane at 70, a life-sentence killer, and Thomas Thornburg. A suit challenges Indiana pure food law in federal court. Parole also granted for John Ransherzer. Rescue Mission founder William V Wheeler dies at 64. Indiana party heads to Vicksburg for monument dedication. Sentences handed to hold-up suspects, with lengthy terms and fines. Local ministers push gambling and minor pool-room enforcement. Appellate rulings aid property owners condemned by the state.
Terre Haute reports say the shooting of Ada Smith is linked to an infatuation with Hazel Morlock, ahousekeeper. police previously claimed attempted suicide. Other briefs note Thomas Myers, family in woods near Marion and charity aid. J Warren Smith looms in Indiana fraud case. Emma Steele sues Spaunhurst Institute for damages. snow and rain blizzard affects Evansville region.
Richmondopens new YMCA building at 100800 cost. Cannelton photographer Arena Knight found dead in studio. Jasper fire destroys Odd Fellows building and Kerstein store with 14000 loss and 11000 insured. Evansville Elisha Stephens dies at 60 after wholesale career. South Bend rifle tourney planned last week of January at Third Regiment armory. Marion William Koeppen, 40, dies decorating trees. Logansport Col Robert Cromer dies in hospital after commitment. Warsaw epidemic bars public Christmas events. Anderson Madison County Fair property sold for 1325 to Luther Pence. Clay City Charlie Naugelbach captured. prisoner escapes 20 mph train. Evansville W T Daugherty named Adama Express route agent Jan 1. Noblesville Indiana Bottle and Glass may rebuild after 22000 loss. Elkhart thieves fail to breach Standard Oil safe. electric current cut.
In Evansville Indiana the Courier organized free entertainment for more than 1200 poor children funded by nearly 700 dollars. After a vaudeville show each child received presents candy and oranges, marking a generous community effort.
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