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Newspaper

Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1906

Page

3

Bishop Fallows Defends President Voices Nation

The bishop defends the president, saying his voice mirrors the will of the nation and upholds moral guidance during a time of national debate.

Bishop Fallows

Big American Stick Allegations Shake Wisconsin Discussion

Fragmented report ties packing scandal to public poisons claim and President Roosevelt critique. Amid sweeping charges, Bishop Fallows references chancellor Day and attacks on press, pulpit, and forum while denying Roosevelt is an anarchist.

Madison Wis Samuel Fallows Wisconsin University Sa Vaciuse University Roosevelt Daal Sacacuse University United States

Germany's Hold in Persia Aids Coal Station Bid

Germany seeks a foothold in Teheran with a proposed loan exceeding six million dollars to back a Persian Gulf coal station at the Bardad Railway terminus. Reports suggest a signed or near agreement for Germany to supply Pest a six point two million while gaining port facilities and railway access.

Persia Germany Persian Gulf Bardad Fec Amenciais Aifhich Annedo-Risstar

Escape from a Hindoo widow on the Cretic

A shipboard sighting on the White Star liner Cretic shows Mile. Tullman listed as widow of a Bombay merchant arriving with an American countess. Rumors claim she faces ritual burning on her husband’s pyre, a fate feared by Hindoo widows, while the countess may seek to avoid such disgrace.

New York Mile Tullman Murchant Bombay Countess de Lesdain America

Twelve year old girl confessed to Pennsylvanian flyer wreck

Alee Kyle, a 12 year old schoolgirl from between Macksburg and Elba, Ohio, confessed to causing a wreck of the Pennsylvania flyer near Elba by wedging a rail bolt between two rails. Two passenger coaches overturned and the engine tender and mail car were hurled down an embankment.

Marietta, O Alee Kyle Macksburg Elba

Mexican forest land eyed for lumber in Panavia canal project

Lieutenant General Chaffee retired, after buying 150,000 acres in Guerrero, Mexico. He plans via a local representative to develop large camils on the property to supply lumber for the Panavia canal project.

New York Mexico City Chaffee Forest Lane Guerrero Mexico

Stopping the Phonographs in Orleans Special

St. Charles avenue residents pay $4,000 for a rho oshop to curb phone noise, aiming to reduce disruptive phonograph sounds in the area.

Orleans St. Charles Avenue Rho Oshop

Trial Ends as McCoy Verdicts Return in Indiana Case

Attorneys for the defense filed over 700 exceptions to Judge Farber rulings after the jury returned verdicts in the MeCos embezzlement trial. Thomas J. McCoy was found guilty, Alfred McCoy acquitted on a related count, and defense motions for a new trial or rating exemptions followed. The courtroom scene showed emotion as the verdicts were read and hands clutched between spouses.

Thomas McCostedd Mistor McCosx Farber Tom MceCoy Alfred McCoy Oy Monticello Fred McCoy Peturind

Rockefeller Buys Nothing In Shocking Wealth Tale

An article notes Rockefeller, the richest man in America, buys nothing amid a tale of Par s Castle and an intense debate about wealth. It contrasts his fortune with Charles M Schwab and others, implying he could spend far more but does not.

Pars Castle Theotesis Rockefeller America Charles M. Schwab James HH. Tivde

Sysonby Dies After Race in New York

New York Special reports Sysonby, a top turf horse and a favorite of American racing, died after a race. Owner James B. Keene was present and deeply grieved, having rejected a $260,400 offer months earlier.

New York Sysonby James BR. Keene

Castro to Rule Again

Washington special reports President Castro will resume the presidency of Venezuela on July 5. A dispatch from Willemstad states that on June 1 Castro informed Vice President Gomez and a visiting delegation at La Victoria of his intent to resume office.

Washington Castro Venezuela State Department Willemstad Gomez la Victoria

Sons of Chief Surrender in Natal Conflict

Two of Chief Siganunda's sons have surrendered to Natalian forces as fighting nears end. Nearly all followers of Chief Bambaata were killed in the recent clash.

Durban Natal Siganunda Natalian Bambaata

Tokio Calle: Toyotomi Sinks After Mine Hit

The Japanese transport Toyotomi struck a mine Thursday evening and sank immediately. Twenty four crew were saved while fifty remain missing.

Toyotomi

Manchurian Trade Tensions Highlight Open Door Promise

A Daily Mail dispatch from Vohio reports that despite ministerial assurances of an open door in Manchuria foreign merchants remain uneasy about the government's trade stance. The message notes persistent concerns among London traders over policy and access.

London Daily Mail Vohio Manchuria

Women to Vote Backed by Labor Group

Washington special reports the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders convention adopted a resolution urging that women be admitted to full citizenship, asserting it serves labor's best interests.

Washington International Brotherhood of Bookbinders, i. Convention

Reign of Terror in Bialystok As Jewish Crisis Ends

A bomb in a Corpus Christi procession sparked mob violence in Bialystok, Russia, with Christians attacking Jews and wrecking shops. Many killed or wounded. Jews defended homes while police and soldiers failed to restrain the rioters. The bloodshed spread to the railroad station and Jewish quarter before nightfall.

Bialystok Russia Alexandrov Street Alexandrov Surat

Shaw Cancelled Syracuse Speech Sparked Iowa Clash

Washington reports say Secretary Shaw canceled a Syracuse engagement to attend a Davenport event for George Perkins. Iowa Republicans pressed the White House for alignment while President Roosevelt denied any interference in Iowa politics or other state factional contests.

Chicago the Tribune Washington Shaw Syracuse University Syracuse Das Roosevelt Iowa Davenport George W. Perkins Cummings Cummins Charles Grilk Republican Central Committee D.C Anthony Lincoln Chub Dex Moines KE. M. Shaw William Ioeb, Jr

Iowa Crop Report Shows Corn Area Up In State

The first official crop report indicates Iowa corn acreage at 9,443,960 acres, about 145,000 acres more than last year, while wheat area falls by 442,810 acres. Soil conditions and regional irregularities noted in the Special Crop conditions report.

Des Moines Towa

Georgia Sets Speed Record as Navy Battleship

The battleship Georgia completed an official speed trial in 19.26 knots, surpassing the contract speed and becoming the fastest U S Navy battleship. The record exceeds the New Jersey’s prior best by six one hundredths of a knot, set off the New England coast on March 29.

Portland Georgia United States Navy New Jersey New England

James Sage Dies in Toledo Poverty Cousin of Russell Sage

James Sage, cousin of New York financier Russell Sage, died in Toledo in abject poverty. He had been an inmate of the county infirmary, later drawn to attention by his New York cousin who sent him $40 yearly. The county will bury him.

Toledo James Sage Russell Sage New York

Explosion on steamer Haverford kills nine in Liverpool

A British steamer Haverford arriving from Philadelphia exploded while unloading at Huskisson dock. Nine men were killed and about forty injured as hatches blew off and a blaze broke out. Firemen controlled the fire after two hours with many casualties expected. Authorities suspect a barrel of naphtha caused the blast though a box marked “For Manchester Eng” raised infernal machine rumors.

Liverpool Haverford International Navigation Company Nielson Philadelphia Huskisson Dock Manchester Eng

Mr Bryan Attends Russian Agrarian Debate

William J. Bryan observed the lower House of Parliament in St Petersburg during a lengthy agrarian debate. He sat in the diplomatic box with Ambassador Meyer and met House leaders including Alladin, head of the peasant workers group, during the recess.

St. Petersburg William J. Bryan Meyer Bryan MM Alladin

Judge Orville Jones Sued for Divorce Over Kiss in Dark

In Edina Missouri Judge Orville Davis Jones is sued for divorce by his wife Mrs Mary Elizabeth Jones alleging he kissed a servant girl believed to be Katie Bryant in the dark. The wife says she substituted herself for Katie and the incident occurred in the dining room with blinds drawn.

St. Louis Orville Davis Jones Edina Mary Elizabeth Jones Katie Bryant Judge Jones Katie Mrs. Jones

Detroit Governor Nomination Signal Strong Bipartisan Return

Governor Fred M. Warner, a Republican, was renominated without opposition in the first state general primary. Patrick H. Kelley of Detroit was named Lieutenant Governor nominee without opposition. Democrats nominated Wacood bridge Ferris of Big Rapids for Governor and CC. HE. Kimmerle of Cassopolis for Lieutenant Governor.

Detroit Fred M. Warner Patrick H. Kelley Wacoodbridge N. Ferris Big Rapids CC. HE. Kimmerle Cassopolis

Royal Exchange Assurance Loss From San Francisco Fire

Sir Neville Lubber reports the Royal Exchange Assurance Corp holds a San Francisco fire loss between 20 million and 22.5 million from a total risk of 34.5 million. Directors urge a reasonable compromise on claims where earthquake damage contributed to property destruction.

London Royal Exchange Assurance Corporation Neville Lubber San Francisco

Family feud ends in Aurora double shooting deaths

In Aurora Indiana a bitter feud within the Hisey family led to a Sunday morning shooting spree. Mrs Hisey died after a pistol blast from William Hisey brother in law. her son in law Herbert Corrall was wounded twice. Ezra Carney and others aided as Charles Hisey claimed years of enmity justified arming his wife.

Aurera Ind Hiisey Chaurtes Plisex Hisey & Wolf Machine Company Cincinnati William Elises William Hisey Herbert Corrall Charles William Hiseyv William Aurora Charles Hisey Williams House Graffly Tie Deer Teerhoexet Wolfram Mrs. Hises TY Carrall Ezra Carney William Hises Williams

Edison Works on Autos Claim New Mineral Bed Found

The article reports Thomas Edison in western North Carolina seeking ore beds for a cobalt mineral believed sufficient to power autos. He claims cobalt abundance in North Carolina surpasses other places and could reduce vehicle weight and transport costs, boosting Southern prosperity.

Thomas ‘yoLas North Carolina Obat Norte Fidison Venice France Australia Wertucky Tennessee Alabama Georgia South

Cow Hitch Causes Spectacle in Monroe

In Monroe Michigan a hack ride drew attention when a cow was found attached to the carriage by a chain. The passengers, amused at first, protested as windows were pelted and the driver released the animal. The chain then dragged from the axle, creating a chaotic scene before calm return.

Monroe Mich Hie Ream Toafo

West Virginian Scholar Wins First at Oxford Exam

At the final honors examination in the School of English Literature C F Tucker-Brooke of St Johns College Oxford earned a first class and was the sole recipient of this distinction.

Oxford England Cable School of English Literature C.F. Tucker-Brooke St. John’s College, Oxford

Pillsbury Chess Master Harry Nelson Dies in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Special reports that Harry Nelson Pillsbury renowned chess master died here Sunday of apoplexy after a long illness. He was born December 5 18 12 in Somerville Massachusetts where his body will be taken.

Philadelphia Harry Nelson Pillsbury Pillsbury Somerville Mass

Appellate Court Affirms 25000 to Architect for Castle Gould Plans

The Appellate Division unanimously upholds a 25000 award to Abner J. Hardel the architect hired by Mrs. Howard Gould to draft the Castle Gould plans in Port Washington Long Island.

New York The Supreme Court Abner J. Hardel Howard Gould Castle Gould Port Washington Long Island

Terrorists Attack Officials Across Polish Cities

In Siedlce a mayor, a police chief and a police secretary are attacked by armed terrorists. The mayor and the police chief die, the secretary is seriously hurt. In Bialystok the chief of police was shot dead.

Warsaw Poland Stedlee Voversiors Police Board Inoho Siedlce Bialystok

Murder near Davao cited in Washington dispatch

General Wood cabled that on the night of June 6 a First Lieutenant Edward C. Bolton and a citizen named Benjamin Christian were murdered about forty miles south of Davao Mindanao. The attackers were Mangalavan and his two brothers and they had not yet been captured.

Washington Wood Manila War Department Tasker FE Bliss Edward C. Bolton Benjamin Christian Davao Pavano Mindanao Muktitla Mangalavan

Natural gas gusher ignites in Ritchie county fire rampage

In Brairidteuse dr Ritchie County a natural gas well blew wild sending a towering column of fire a hundred feet high. Hundreds of workers labored to cap the well as a thunderstorm approached. A lightning flash struck the gas and set it ablaze.

Parkersburg Hishteen Adliden Fecor Buraidteuse Ritchie County Eir Othe

Watson bill introduced for presidential travel expenses

Washington Special reports Representative Watson of Indiana introduced a bill to authorize annual appropriations of 25 000 dollars for the president and companions travel. The measure would allow funds to cover ticket expenses and related costs with accounting by the president, plus a separate 2 dollar appropriation for the coming fiscal year.

Washington Representa Fine Watson Indianas We Hill Fisc

Chicago approves levy to modernize all street railways

The Cute Counce tonight passed ordinances to levy funds for trenching all street railways in Ohio. Work will begin on the cable lines immediately and is expected to be completed within sixty days.

Chicago Ohio

Four Sons Die in Ottawa Fire at Capdace Home

A blaze at a Capdace Ottawa residence claimed the lives of four sons of Daniel Pdcksoan. The disaster destroyed their home and left the family grieving after the deadly fire in Ottawa.

Ottawa Capdace Killa Joe Gioyeles Fren Daniel Pdcksoan

A. L. Cole Nominated for Governor at State Convention

At the Republican State convention in Duluth Minnesota United States Senator Kate Nelson received unanimous endorsement for re election Chief Justice O Start was named to run again All Cole of Walker was nominated for governor on the fourth ballot The report notes rapid action and party support amid a lively nomination scene

A. L. Cole Duluth Minn United States Kate Nelson O.start State Supreme Court Cole Walker

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