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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1912
Page
3
A compact survey of notable happenings from across the globe. Highlights sweep through major regions, with quick items on politics economics science culture and notable events. Designed for a busy reader seeking quick, diverse updates without deep coverage.
An Interstate Commerce Commission report outlines sweeping reductions in express rates by about 16 percent, along with drastic regulatory reforms and workload changes for the nation’s 13 large express companies. The document highlights broader changes in the industry and its practices.
After a three day session at Atlanticity the National Prohibition Convention nominated Eugene Hatin of Wisconsin and Arizona for president and Aaron Watking of One for vice president. Judge John J. Karel of Milwaukee won the Wisconsin gubernatorial fight 381 to 275 over Al Schmidt. Roosevelt adherent John Johnson filed for state assembly. Wisconsin Democratic state convention adopted a platform and named five district officers pending primaries.
In Western Michigan US District Court Judge Sessions dismissed several long-litigated cases. James Vielal of the National Transport Workers Federation warned a railroad freight slowdown could occur within 24 hours. Miss Elsie Moore and Miss Mildred Minor drowned on White River while a boat towful of passengers ran aground. Senator Isaac Huffman of Butler County Ohio was sentenced to three years for a legislative bribe. A Memphis car accident caused deaths and injuries in a chaotic scramble among passengers.
Thirteen people died and more than twenty five injured as railroad staff errors and thick fog sent the Omaha fast mail at 70 mph crashing into the rear sleeper of the Denver Overland near Western Springs Burlington road 18 miles west of Chicago. Four drowned in St Louis area flood damage widespread including Alton. Senate ousts Lorimer for corrupt practices after March 1 1911 vote. Grand Rapids pacing stake winner Joe Patchen II noted. Fire Marshal probes New York summer hotels for fire safety. Point Tupper near Port Hawkesbury wiped out by forest fire. Indian affairs chief Valentine denies resignation amid garb ban debate. Minneapolis reports decline in race deaths. Canadian reunion poison incident shocks Garfield Ga. Four dead and 18 critically ill after meat at Mack Canaday home.
Foreign Italy offered heavy cash indemnity to Turkey to secure control of Telepoli and Aegean, while Nicaragua defends its loan as a failed bargain. US actions aid Nicaragua’s credit revival abroad. The Marathon classic at Stockholm won by K. K. McArthur of South Africa in 2 hours 36 minutes. Cuba’s Oriente pacification leads General Monteagudo to recommend ending constitutional suspensions.
The sixteenth annual Indiana State Bar Association convention opened in South Bend with Mrs. Crystal Eastman Benedict of Milwaukee addressing the legal gathering. She urged political recognition of women as a next step in democracy, later answering questions from judges and attorneys. Other speakers included W. W. Thornton, Louis B. Ewbank, Samuel Parker, and Rev. John Cavanaugh. The panel reflected on suffrage momentum in the U S and abroad.
The State Federation of German Societies announces a three day annual meeting in Lafayette on August 31 to September 2. Events include a tour of the German National park and sessions in the new Verein hall with representatives from all state societies and large delegations from Indianapolis, Flovansville, and Fort Wayne. About 200 delegates and many accompanying families are expected.
The state board of tax commissioners, in session at the statehouse, reduced assessments on petitions for rehearing. Notable cuts include Chicago New York & Boston Refrigerator from 11000 to 98000, Union Refrigerator Transit from 57000 to 59000, Santa Fe Transportation from 72000 to 63580, and other district telephone firms with smaller reductions.
The Indiani Association of Short Hand Reporters after its fourth annual meeting in Crawfordsville approved a bill for the Indiana legislature to set annual salaries for court reporters. Proposals range from 1800 dollars for 40 or more weeks, 1500 for 35 to 40 weeks, and 1200 for under 15 weeks, while preserving 10 cents per 100 words transcription. Senator Willard M. White of Montgomery County is likely to introduce the bill.
The Equal Suffrage Association of Indiana the Indiana Equal Suffrage Association and the Central Labor Union will present a joint resolution to the Republican state convention in August asking for a suffrage plank in the platform.
Members of the Municipal League of Indiana enjoyed a banquet at the Elks club rooms in Hartford City with music from an orchestra and vaudeville entertainment. The event highlighted diverse opinions on municipal governance and ethics consistent with the era.
Herman Rosenthal a famed New York gambler linked to allegations against Police Lieutenant Hecker was gunned down in front of the Metropole hotel. A taxicab stopped, attackers jumped out and fired four shots, killing Rosenthal as bystanders fled. Police reserves were needed to control the crowd.
Reports from Thich rest Romania describe a poisoning at a wedding banquet where wine was mistaken for poison. Several guests died within minutes after toasting the newlyweds, including the bridegroom named Chabjanox, the bride, their parents, and eight guests.
Three thieves struck a Canton jewelry store as hundreds passed by. Greek bootblack George Xynos chased them, forcing them to abandon a surit case with $2,500 worth of jewels.
William Dacey becomes a local hero after wading through floodwaters in Alton to warn residents and rouse neighbors to flee to higher ground. Four lives are confirmed dead, but his actions are believed to have saved many more.
The Cincinnati market lists Wheat No 2 red at high 1.07 to 1.32, No 4 red 1.07, Corn No 2 white 24. and mixed yellows and whites with varied bids. Cattle prices show steady to firm trends with ranges for steers to 7.80, cows to 5.75, calves up to 8.70, hogs active with heavy weights near 7.80, lambs slow with modest declines, and a broad spectrum of grain and forage prices across timothy and clover varieties delivered by suppliers and shippers.
Indianapolis reports Mrs Alice Fleming Whallon wife of ex Judge T C Whalton and Edward Daniela of St Louis were arrested in a statutory case connected to Whalton's divorce suit. Whallon, a renowned church soloist, has long been prominent in Indiana social circles.
The Kansas City Star quotes Booker T. Washington as saying he focuses on a future race and not a past one. He shares a morning encounter by his door where Aunt Caroline greets him and declares she has already done what she intends.
A Pittsburg drummer visits a small town eatery and learns the proprietor just inherited it from his father. The drummer recognizes the old cheese sandwich on the counter, recalling the former owner.
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