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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
5
A discussion on how reading committees shape library acquisitions notes that taste in reading is learned from quality books, warns against praising weak fiction, and cites the need for elastic rules on when to buy fiction. It mentions Italy's untried prisoner case and advances in shipbuilding. It also covers food temperatures and a quirky update on Dr Cook's polar expedition dogs.
A roundup of prominent figures faces, from President Gompers endorsed by the Federation of Labor to legal actions and career changes. Benjamin Lee surrenders for Emma Leisher murder, Peter Van Viissingen jailed for forgeries, Rockefeller testifies in Standard Oil case, Bryan hints at 1912 bid, and Root contemplates a New York Senate run.
Twenty five people are believed dead after a gas explosion in a 50 foot deep excavation on Gold street in Brooklyn North Carolina. A water main being laid leaked gas and a spark ignited it. The blast is part of a larger disaster described among other national and international upheavals.
Foot and mouth disease prompted quarantines in New York and Pennsylvania, with Danville and East Buffalo affected. A mine fire near Red Lodge killed nine workers, while robberies in Attica netted $6,000. The Lamphere case in Indiana neared its end as defense witnesses challenged the alleged crime links, and a wave of other incidents including hangings, ambushes, and corporate deals filled the news.
Mrs. Jennie Smith, wife of Marion Smith, a Center township farmer, burned to death when a match dropped into straw in a wagon. She lingered for hours before dying. Also notes Indiana legislative visitation committee schedule to inspect state institutions, with December arrival and focus on Jeffersonville rebuild plans and funding estimates.
In Hammond Indiana the Lake County Superior Court handed two separate verdicts on the same day. Joe Mahovski was convicted of murder for slashing and stabbing victims and received 30 days in jail. Lawrence Ryan was convicted for stealing boots and sentenced to eight years in the state penitentiary under the Indeterminate sentence act.
Clara W. Herrick of 1131 Prospect street died in a fall down the elevator shaft of the Indiana Pythian building in Indianapolis. It is believed she tried to exit during the stop and tumbled nine floors to instant death. Every bone in her body was broken.
Fights blaze across Waynesville and nearby farms burn hundreds of acres, with fencing destroyed and timber ruined. Crackers manufacturers discuss price hikes in Toledo after noting flour costs. Schoolboys blamed for forest fires in Dubois county spreading over timber lands. Capt John D Mitchell named as New Albany delegate to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington DC December 9.
On Levi Skelton's farm west of Owenaville a panther attacked and killed a hog with eyewitness Skelton rushing to fetch a gun as the animal escaped. In Brookville a 12 year old, Charles Wolf, grabbed a gun by the muzzle after setting it on a stump and lifting it, the weapon discharged nearly tearing away his left arm.
George Fares a well known Evansville Indiana businessman after a family quarrel swallowed a large dose of laudanum. Prompt arrival of physicians probably saved his life. His condition is serious.
Vice President W. Fairbanks ends 30 year tenancy in the Saka building Indianapolis. His extensive law ministry moves to a new home.
In Indianapolis Republican and Democratic officials clash over whether to recount the senatorial vote. Democratic losers seek a recount while GOP leaders led by Attorney General Bingham urge abatement, arguing no authority to trigger a recount as official returns show Republicans elected. Separate item notes tuberculosis deaths and a National Woman's Council session.
Jeffersonville Indiana tax treasurer Isaac G Phipps completed footing the fall installment taxes with a total of 15112668 dollars covering state county city and towns. The report notes the comprehensive levy and collection scope across local jurisdictions.
Jeffersonville Indiana scene, Scottsburg town board grants C. W. Kelly of this city a franchise to build a waterworks electric light plant and sewer system. Work to begin within 90 days and be completed ready for operation by January 1 1920.
It is estimated that 1,000 people including women and children have left Jeffersonville since the car works closed. Empty houses are more numerous than for several years and rents in some areas have fallen by about 25 percent.
Harold Voshell seven year old son of Charles F Voshell and wife of Sparta township Indiana underwent surgery for appendicitis. A small round glass button was removed from his appendix and the child is in critical condition.
Ferdinand Oberbeck was shot in the face by a hunting companion near Evansville Indiana. The eye socket was destroyed and the other eye severely injured. The incident followed a dispute during the outing.
William F Wahlberg of Oklahoma City writes that one Peruna bottle relieved his aggravated catarrh of the stomach more than years of medical treatment. He praises Peruna as a last resort used after doctors, sanitariums, and travel failed, and recommends it to readers.
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