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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
6
A sharp, satirical piece from The Tribune in Indiana mocks a Pittsburg millionaire thief who steals only a picture of a pretty girl. It notes ministers, grafters, steamships in dry dock, and digestion’s link to profanity, then comments on Brooklyn’s new tunnel and train straps.
A critic questions the feasibility of assaulting the navy from a New York office, asking the writer to confront the fleet at sea to test the idea in real conditions. The remark frames skepticism about distant commentary versus direct confrontation.
A collection of satirical statements on crime and society includes opinions on punishing arsonists, the economics of ex presidents making a living, book classification by publishers, a French inquiry into American women, and Pullman porters' politeness. The piece notes agricultural education in schools and the global adoption of modern educational ideas.
A column reflects on parenting as children become adults and gain independence. It notes the aim for responsibility to benefit both individuals and society. It cites an English investigator claiming Washington descends from King Edward I through Margaret Hutler, contrasting British and American views on lineage and suggesting Washington’s greatness rests in his own deeds.
The Philadelphia Record notes cynicism about women's discretion but claims a New York case shows a woman attains discretion around seventy five with lifelong learning. A septuagenarian wife, deserted by her sixth husband, declares she has had enough of men and wants no more husbands after taking her last one only a year and a half ago.
Mrs. Mary Maley the oldest person in Southern Indiana died at Liberty aged 103. The item notes her long life and region.
In Ellettsville, Alonzo McNeeley died while helping lift a ponderous stone at a quarry. The incident occurred during the lifting operation and authorities are reviewing the case.
A brisk wind fueled a fire that destroyed the business section of Greensville in Floyd County. The loss is estimated at forty thousand dollars.
Eight people were injured when two cars on the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction lines collided head on at Waldron. The crash disrupted service and prompted emergency response teams to the scene.
Last week the newly elected delegates to the national convention re elected Tom Taggart to serve again as Democratic national committeeman from Indiana.
A Muncie High School student from the senior and junior classes was tied to a tree during a dispute. She was left there until after midnight before a searching party found her. The incident underscores ongoing tensions between classes at the school.
The nation’s railroads face hard times as eight miles of unused double track on the Vandalia line stretch with a string of empty box cars from Brazil to Seeleyville.
Mrs. Clara Hess of Laporte is Indiana’s lone woman justice of the peace. She will fill the Westville Lake County post and supports women’s rights.
Owensville book dealers note the Bible again leads last year’s best sellers and remains in front for several years. The piece also reports stronger demand for stalls at the State Fair Grounds this spring with few stalls expected to be empty after April as horses prepare for better conditions and favorable racing venues. Both tracks, mile and half mile, have been resoiled.
Daniel Walters a wealthy Goshen farmer discarded notes totaling more than 7000 dollars held against several Goshen firms. Women and children recovered many notes and delivered them to police. Walters had previously tried to sell the notes at a local bank but failed.
The prominent M. E. church minister and educator Reverend Charles N Sims died at his Liberty home. He led major churches in leading eastern and western cities and was widely known for his educational work.
Dorman A Mosher aged 63 was acquitted at Huntington of murdering his granddaughter or Nora Mosher's infant child. This was the third trial over three days after two prior juries disagreed. Nora Mosher had earlier been convicted in November on the murder charge and Mosher has been jailed about 11 months.
Edgar Miller, 22, a Depauw University student, was killed by an electric shock from a droplight. He reached to switch off the light while his foot touched a hot register and a poorly insulated wire. Electricians state the private line linked to the city lighting company high tension wires.
Mrs. Wm. Welling of Newcastle forged fourteen checks totaling 160 dollars drawn on Edward K. Stratton a wealthy farmer to satisfy a fastidious taste. She and her husband were found guilty and sentenced to from two to fourteen years in prison. Mrs. Welling has given birth to 14 children with four still living.
In Indianapolis a 16-year-old girl named Kine Nickum reportedly escaped death by jumping from a third story window at the Sisters of the Good Shepherd infirmary. She survived with a fractured right ankle and was found unconscious after the fall.
Seventy Indianapolis boys serve on ships of the fleet now in Pacific waters after a history making Atlantic crossing. Indianapolis will be represented again when the fleet departs for Hawaii Australia the Philippines China Japan and home via the Suez canal. Enlistment ranges from one year to over twenty years. Indiana contributes 423 men to the fleet.
John Kirby aged 19 was jailed on forgery charges after courting Ruth Alsood aged 16 of Roachdale. He allegedly forged his brother's name to a Farmers and Merchants Bank of Ladoga check to finance a wedding. The couple married in Indianapolis after a Wednesday trip. Kirby was arrested as they alighted from the train.
Miss Jean Sanford, a prominent Washington social figure, was assaulted when a peeping Tom seized her as she unrobed at her second-story window. She screamed, her parents were alerted, and the assailant fled the scene.
John Kittal aged 75 married his son's ex wife Mrs Dora Kittal aged 50 in Valparaiso last week. The bride had divorced two years earlier in Toledo Ohio. He admits marrying to spite his son after she had lived with him as housekeeper since his four year widowhood.
County assessor Cal vin A Adams lists over 125 young men due for poll taxes. Refusal to pay will lead to prosecution under local tax enforcement efforts.
A sailor recounts thefts learned from his Bheel brother in law Ram Dass in India. He describes stealing a bed sheet by folding it in a neat pleat and tickling a sleeper to cause a snore, then passing the sheet to a companion as a curiosity. The tale ends with a wistful note about returning to India.
The piece outlines how monarchs in Germany Italy Spain Greece attained thrones through conquest, alliances, and political shifts. It recounts Amadeus of Sardinia staging Sicily’s transfer, Charles VI’s protection, and Victor Emmanuel III as descendant, while Greece shifted from Otho to George I via insurrection, noting Prince Alfred’s abstention from the throne.
A Paris merchant seeks a banker's help to identify a failed Yokohama firm. He offers to provide ten Yokohama firms and asks the banker to confirm if the failed name is on the list without naming it. The banker agrees, but the merchant reveals all but one names are fictitious, exposing his loss.
Kosciusko County with about 20 000 residents has had no jail occupants in six months. Temperance forces credit the remonstrance law for closing five saloons this year. The last Warsaw saloon plans to shut on July 3.
Mrs Osa Alien of Peru touring with friends through Hagenback Wallace winter quarters was seized by a lion. The beast ripped flesh on her face and back and tore clothing from her, while her brother pulled her away. The crowd of beasts roared as the attack occurred.
Desperate fight near Warsaw at Winona Lake leaves fisherman Bill Dierwester shot and seriously wounded while Rodney D. Fleming deputy state fish and game commissioner is knocked unconscious with a boat oar.
A fifty member committee in South Bend seeks criminal charges against owners renting buildings for improper purposes. They have served notice demanding cleansing within two weeks. The statute carries a $500 fine and up to six months in jail for owners.
An 18 year old Franklin girl identified as Susie died by suicide after a heartbreak believed to involve a love affair. She shot herself in the heart with her father's revolver, ending a troubled romantic episode.
A Sunday School study on Jesus as the true door and the Good Shepherd. The lesson covers the shepherd's leading, protection, and sacrifice, with expository questions on the sheepfold, the door, and the hireling, plus teaching guidance notes and a short illustrative story.
Noah peers from an ark window amid a vast watery scene and confesses he has no idea where he is while noting the area resembles Gage Park. He decides not to seek help from Mrs. Hetty Green and waits for the waters to recede in patience.
A lively exchange questions the government's financial handling. The energetic citizen defends dramatic gains, pointing to government issuance of $20 gold pieces rising to a $30 value within a month.
A concise remark advocates broader teaching of spelling rules as a practical way to reduce errors. It emphasizes education as the key method for improving spelling accuracy across communities.
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