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Ferdinand News

Location

Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1910

Page

5

Notable Obituaries and Appointments Worldwide

Brief roundup notes the death of O Henry in New York after an operation, honors for Monsignor O Connor by the pope, illness of John H McGraw with typhoid in Seattle, a $20000 gift from A L Revere to Harvard, death of John H Mickey in Osceola Nebraska, appointment of A Platt Andrew as assistant secretary of the treasury, and passes of Sutherland Blackwell and Dr Elizabeth Blackwell with brief bios and locations.

William Sidney Porter O. Henry Polyclinic Hospital New York Monsignor O'Connor Newark N. J John H. McGraw Washington Seattle A. L. Revere Revere Harvard University John H. Mickey Nebraska Osceola F. Sutherland San Francisco William M. Laffan The New York Sun Br. Elizabeth Blackwell England United States Hastings

National and Local News Highlights From Across States

Ohio bankers meet in Columbus with Governor Harmon giving welcome. American Foundrymen’s convention opens in Detroit with record attendance. Pekin fish dealer Henry Lemm confesses to fundraising for bribing Springfield legislators, naming Peoria dealer John Dixon. Singer Mfg to announce 100 percent $20,000,000 stock dividend. Senate passes railroad rate bill 50 to 12. to confer with house. Taft to meet railroad presidents at White House over Western Railway challenge. Fort Moultrie private killed in a fistfight at Charleston. Guggenheim fined $100 for speeding in New York. Kellogg warns world mental incapacity by 2175 if trends continue. George A. Ross released after 10 years for banking violations. Blood of “foreign devils” sought by Chinese Boxers, per state dept. Middletown man shoots at caller mistaken for burglar. wealthy resident dies.

Ohio Bankers’ Association Ins Columbus Harmon American Foundrymen's Association Detroit Mich Henry Lemm Pekin Ill Burke Sangamon County Springfield John Dixon Peoria Singer Manufacturing Company Taft White House Western Traffic Association Henry F. Fry Fourteenth Artillery Company Fort Moultrie Charleston S. C J. T. Murray Game Company Edmund A. Guggenheim Colorado Tombs New York Boston J. H. Kellogg Hattle Creek George A. Ross Producers’ National Bank of Cleveland State Department China Doy Qatar Middletown N. Y D. W. Holetlaw

Numerous world events mark a busy year across nations

Delegates from all states gather in Rochester for the annual play congress under the Playground Association of America. The World's Woman's Christian Temperance congress opens in Glasgow chaired by the countess of Carlisle. Taft speaks at Jackson unveiling a Republican birth tablet while warning on socialism. A Chicago Mail freight collision near Lowell, Indiana leaves a brakeman dead and several passengers shaken. Western railroads gain wage increases from ten percent on average. Ballinger fires remain, Alaska search for a missing man, and the National Hotel Clerks’ association rebrands as Greeters of America. William B. McKinley’s syndicate buys Ashtison traction properties. Large sums pledged for Protestant summer work. Chinese immigration to Canada boosts revenue. Roosevelt’s Guildhall speech stirs political tensions. Submarine Pluviose wrecks claim all hands. Frank Gotch defeats Zbyszko at Chicago Coliseum. A Washburn student saves a baby, breaks her arm. Court action curbs western trunk lines’ freight rates as Norton named secretary to Taft. Chinese rush to Canada nets $750,000 yearly. Aviation record set Dover to Sangatte and back without landing. Carseat firm issues breach notice in a fragmentary tail.

Rochester N. Y Playground Association of America Woman's Christian Temperance Congress Glasgow Scotland Countess of Carlisle Court of Customs Appeals General Board of Appraisers Jackson, Mich Taft Chicago Mail Monon Lowell Ind George Gaileher Federal Board of Arbitration General Land Office Portland Ore Washington Horace T. Jones Ballinger Jones Alaska Valdez Alexander C. Rogers National Hotel Clerks’ Association Denver Greeters of America H. E. Combs Dayton Ontario Dollie Butler M. Williams Howard Bishop The American Baptist Society Gulf of Cambay Bulsar Bombay McKinley Traction Syndicate William B. McKinley Champaign Inl Atchison Richmond Walter F. Schultz Chicago Alexandria Fitzherbert Brooklyn Gravesend Olambala Prince Imperial Col Theodore Roosevelt Guildhall England Egypt Pas de Calais Frank Gotch Zbyszko Ike Coliseum Verne Casebier Washburn College Topeka Kan Dyer Charlies Dyer Norton Fred W. Carpenter Norton Canada Vancouver China Charles Stuart Rolls Dover Sangatte France Calais

Taft Arranges Settlement Over Railroad Freight Rates

President Taft brokers a truce with Western Traffic Association railroads centering in Chicago. The joint rate increases planned for June 1 were halted after the Interstate Commerce Commission gained new authority. The government withdrew its suit, ending a Missouri court injunction as peace was settled in the dispute.

Washington Taft West Chicago Interstate Commerce Commission Congress Western Traffic Association United States Court of Missouri

Conspiracy Charged In Illinois Central Car Fraud Case

In a circuit court filing the Illinois Central railroad accuses four former officials of conspiring to defraud the company, allegedly causing more than 1.5 million dollars in losses from car repair work. Named are J. E. Baker, W. Renshaw, O. S. Keith, and J. M. Taylor. Several associated car firms are alleged instruments, including Bluesland Car and Equipment Co., American Car and Equipment Co., Osterman Manufacturing Co., Memphis Car Co., and International Car Co.

Chicago Ilinois Central Railroad Co J. E. Baker Chicago Car Heating Co William Renshaw O. S. Keith J. M. Taylor West Pullman Car Co Memphis Car Co Memphis International Car Co New Orleans

Indians on the Warpath in Yucatan

Reports from Merida say 40 killed by Maya Indians and 6000 insurgents sacked Valladolid 95 miles southeast. government workers slain, police chief murdered, rifles and pistols seized. Townspeople flee to Merida as the government rushes troops to the disturbed area.

Vera Cruz Yucatan el Dictamer Merida Valladolid

Joe Morris Wins Latonia Derby in Handy Fashion

Latonia Kentucky Joe Morris wearing the purple jacket of R H Anderson won the Latonia Derby in handy fashion before a large Derby crowd at the Kenton county track. The winners include Ella Bryson Koerner 171 10 Bragg Scoville 6 5 Al Muller Kennedy 5 4 Joe Morrison Grand 27 20 Kings Daughter Martin 31 20 Eyebright Griffin 3 2.

Joe Morris Latonia R. H. Anderson Kenton County Ella Bryson Koerner Bragg Scoville al Muller Kennedy Joe Morrin Grand King's Daughter Martin Eyebright Griffin

Railroads Being Watched for Billing Accuracy

In Atlanta inspectors for the Interstate Commerce Commission are in the city gathering information and examining ledgers to determine whether Atlanta shippers have been underbilled.

Atlanta United States Interstate Commerce Commission

Dalzell narrowly renomination in Pennsylvania district

Congressman John Dalzell is renominated in Pennsylvania's thirteenth district by a margin of 16 votes. A recount is likely to be sought to challenge the result and ensure accuracy in the close renomination.

Dalzell Pittsburg John Dalsell Pennsylvania

Mayor blames prosecutor over liquor law affidavits

Washington report says Mayor McCarthy faulted Prosecutor Elmer Hastings for inaction on affidavits in liquor law cases. He claims detectives were thwarted by a violator and that city council acted to end traffic via a secret agent route. Police chief ready to sign affidavits if asked.

Washington John W. McCarthy Elmer E. Hastings The Indiana I. QO. O. F Sesion

Former Brown County Sheriff Receives Long-Awaited Fee

After twenty years Samson David, ex sheriff of Brown County, finally collects 3.40 dollars from a Jackson County clerk for state case fees. The clerk explains the sum was overlooked and the check arrived with a letter from Indianapolis.

Nashville Samson David Brown County Jackson County David Indianapolis

Evansville Jury Awards 3000 to Hurley Boy for Lost Foot

A Princeton circuit court jury awarded seven year old James Hurley of Evansville 3000 damages for the loss of a foot. The suit, brought by American Trust and Savings Co. of Evansville against Evansville Suburban and Newbery Electric Railway Co., alleged negligence by the railway agents when Hurley was run down three years ago. The plaintiff had sought 10000.

Princeton Gibson James Hurley Ulysses Hurley Evansville American Trust and Savings Company of

Rushville Loses First Mayor George H Puntenney

Rushville mourns death of Civil War veteran lawyer and editor George H Puntenney first mayor, who died at his home after a long illness at age seventy eight, a lifelong county resident.

Rushville George H. Puntenney Puntenney

Indiana and nearby towns report urgent local notes

Logansport two acres behind Panhandle shops sold for 10000 to the Pennsylvania Railroad for yard development. Newcastle Blaine Reynolds, intoxicated, faced circuit court with nearly 60 dollars in costs. Nashville Mary Moore, eighteen months, drowned in a five inch deep stream. Michigan City W H Gray declared insane at Long Cliff asylum. wife summoned. Laporte Alexander Henry confined. believes world will end by comet then ran into town half naked. Lebanon Frank Stephenson to Manila in US government schools. Kokomo police tighten cleanliness drive against spitting in public. Bloomington Harry Fowler sues Monon railroad for 10000 for permanent injuries.

Logansport Pennsylvania Railroad Company B. D. Dykeman Newcastle Blaine Reynolds Lewisville Nashville Mary Moore Roy Moore van Buren Township Michigan City W. H. Gray Long Cliff Laporte Alexander Henry Laporte County Henry Lebanon Frank Stephenson Hoone County Manila Philippine Island United States Kokomo Bloomington Monon Harry Fowler

Readjustment of postmaster salaries across states

The post office department announced its annual readjustment of postmaster salaries reflecting a prosperous year. Ohio leads with 183 increases, Kentucky 36, West Virginia 42, totaling 350000 dollars added nationwide. Numerous towns in Ohio and nearby states saw raises from small towns like Ada to Marietta, Dayton, Newark, and others with several decreases listed.

Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Washington Post Office Department Ohio Valley Indiana Arcanum Ashland Athens Belle Center Bellefontaine Berea Bethel Beverly Bradford Bremen Canal Winchester Cardington Carrollton Chillicothe Circleville Cortland Coshoeton Dayton Defiance Dresden Dunkirk East Palestine Eaton Forest Galion Geneva Greenfield Greenwich Hamilton Harrison Leesburg Leetonia Lewisburg Logan London Loudonville McArthur Marietta Marion Middlefield Milan Millersburg Minster Morrow Mt. Healthy Navarre Nelsonville Newark New Bremen New Holland New London New Metamoras New Paris New Richmond New Straitsville New Washington Niles Norwalk Oak Hill Ohio City Osborn Oxford Painesville Pataskala Paulding Peebles Pina Pleasant Hill Richwood Ripley Rossville Sabina Salem Somerset South Charleston Springfield Thornville Minecanoe City Troy van Wert Versatiles Wadsworth Washington D. C Waverly Wellington Wellston West Alexandria West Carrolton Werterville West Mansfield Weston West Union Winchester Youngstown Bridgeport Calla Martin’s Ferry Maynard Middlewort Mt. Gilead Plymouth Sebring Frankfort Franklin Glasgow Grayson Greenville Hardinsburg Hickman Hodeenville Hopkinsville Horse Cave Lagrange Lancaster Lawrencebare Lexington Middleboro Nicholasville Owensboro Owenton Paducah Paintaville Princeton Richmond Scottville Smith's Grave Taylorsville Fardwell Mayfield Midway St Newport Bebree Beckley Benwood Cameron Charlestown Chester Davis Bik Horn Hiking Elm Grove Fairmont Parminn Fon Fensbee

Framing Offer Ad From Hewitt Bros Soap Co Dayton Ohio

A fragmentary ad invites readers to cut out the notice and send two soap wrappers with the paper name to Hewitt Bros Soap Co in Dayton Ohio. The subject catalog includes fruit landscape flower religious and scenery pictures.

Hewitt Bros. Soap. Co Dayton Ohio

Polite Little Boy and Sour Cow Quip Becomes Local Quip

A hostess boasts of serving only own fresh milk, while a guest child quips that somebody’s stung them with a sour cow. The page also includes a mock legal oath about Hall's Catarrh Cure by Frank J. Cheney Co. and a comic line about baldness and a wife wearing more than enough hair for two.

Sixteen Years of Skin Disease Cure Promised by Cuticura

A man recounts a long battle with a persistent skin disease suffered since childhood. After failing with many doctors, he reports relief and a complete cure following use of Cuticura remedies, praising their effectiveness and noting his gratitude from Brookyn, N. C., in 1909. The clipping also contains humorous anecdotes about Artemus Ward and Bowdoin College, reflecting local humor.

Leonard A. Hawter Nostrand Ave Brooklyn N. C Harvard Parker's School Street Artemus, Jr Bowdoin College Maine Bowdoin Artemus Ward

Poor Myra Kelley and the graft critique in New York

A magazine editor at the Authors' club in New York lamented graft and crookedness among writers. She cited a dinner anecdote where wealth defined social rank, stating that wealth and honor are synonymous terms in America today.

Myra Kelley Authors’ Club New York Carnegie America

FEED CHILDREN On Properly Relected Food It Pays Big Dividends

A mother writes of dramatic health gains in children after changing to fruit and Grape Nuts with cream and Postum. She notes fewer stomach issues, sturdier growth, and improved teething outcomes for her baby. The letter praises the nutritious elements in the cereals and beverage.

Wellville

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