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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
8
A digest of international and domestic items reports peace talks near Guadalupe, political and legal moves in Washington, and economic debates. Taft rejects bath tub trust case dismissal while Panama expo funding and anti trust inquiries shape the year.
Balkan representatives at the London peace conference decide to break off negotiations after more than a month of disputes over the Turko Bulgarian war. In other news the battleship Rio de Janeiro, a 17500 ton vessel, launched at Elswick. Nazim Pasha and Captain McNally killed in Constantinople and Sulu respectively. Philippine scouts suffer casualties.
An appraisal filed in New York values the estate of Prof Alexander Agassis, renowned scientist and explorer, who died in 1910, at three million one hundred ninety six thousand two hundred fifty two dollars. The figure reflects the full personal estate recognized in the settlement.
Hundreds from across Indiana to attend judiciary committee meeting in the senate to oppose Senator Stotsenburg’s bill granting women the vote in school elections and board offices. Leaders from Woman's Franchise League WCTU and State Federation mobilize to defeat the measure while supporting universal suffrage later. Lieutenant Governor ONeill urges amendments to the constitution rather than a new convention and lawmakers consider loan shark bills with licensing and interest limits. Articles of incorporation filed for Italian American clubs and companies. Y M C A workers gather in Fairbanks home for state briefing with Governor Ralston.
A proposed Indiana legislature bill would regulate money exchanges by requiring security deposits equal to instant proceeds sent abroad. Senator Gavit was asked to introduce the measure, aiming to curb embezzlement and tighten controls on foreign exchanges. Cleaners convention adjourned in Indianapolis electing officers. papers on shop front issues and patron confidence were presented by J G Coppage and Charles Kielderer.
Cynthiana Ky attorney Bailey 39 prominent man shot dead on a main street Newton Arnold fired the shot and was rushed to Lexington for safety after threats of lynching Arnold had earlier hacked John Lizer with a knife and faced attempted murder charges Bailey had defended Arnold and sought a $100 fee which Arnold did not pay leading to a judgment and attached tobacco assets.
In the St George hotel on Front Street Baltimore a room once occupied by Edgar Allan Poe held two bodies. Arthur Bondy of New York and Elizabeth Smith of Baltimore were undressed with the room full of gas. It appears to be a self inflicted death pact carefully planned.
Seattle Washington report says the International Brotherhood of Owls a fraternal order founded in Seattle a year ago was permanently enjoined by a federal district court from using the name Owl The injunction issued at headquarters in South Bend Indiana claims the group was founded in 1904 and has 254 000 members
The Cincinnati market summary lists Wheat, Corn, Oats, Hay, Poultry, Eggs, and Livestock values. Prices cover No. 7 red wheat at 1.11 1.13, corn white and yellow varieties, oats, timothy hay ranges, poultry categories, eggs, cattle shippers, bulls, calves, hogs, sheep, and lambs with assorted bid ranges and Grade distinctions. Entities include Cincinnati and market classifications. figures reflect bid-ask style price ranges across commodities.
Norfolk Virginia residents report a two car collision on Tanner's Creek bridge. A woman named Florence Robinson of Akron Ohio died. Ruth Etheridge H T Wright and J W Orebaugh were rescued. Other car occupants remained unidentified.
The 1912 bank year ends with statements from Canadian bank leaders noting stability and rising land values in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. They cite record yields from Marquis Wheat near Lashburn and strong returns on crops with profitable per acre figures. Immigration to Canada to 1912 and free homesteads are highlighted as bolstering land values and investment prospects in Western Canada.
The girl who smiles too much risks insincerity though she aims to please. A smile can transform a plain face only when it comes from a genuine emotion, not a random habit. Smiling to order on every occasion destroys charm and should be avoided.
Mrs. Alec Tweedie of the Eugenica Education society of London speaks in New York on Eugenics saving the son from his father’s sins. A Pancake ad promotes Mrs. Austins Bag Pancake. A hurried old lady shouts Stop to a passing vehicle, the driver replies it is not her turn. it is a hearse.
A witty exchange questions suffrage politics with a playful quip about women gaining the ballot. The quote, attributed to a Siren figure, signals contemporary attitudes toward voting rights in a satirical tone.
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