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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
7
A long cherished desire prompts the president to undertake a personal investigation into work on a great project on the Isthmus. The effort aims to assess the canal route, with officials and engineers preparing for the visit and to determine the best path forward.
The Norse king Haakon and Queen Maid Friday were crowned in a royal ceremony at the cathedral. After the coronation, the royal party left the cathedral and arrived at the palace five minutes later amid general acclaim and public demonstrations of loyalty to the new sovereign.
Two steamers equipped without divers leave Genoa for the Aegean to search under Greece and the Chenoa Society for the Recovers of Vessels for a Grecian status vessel wrecked near Cerigotto Jo0 veare. A Greek diver recently discovered the wreck and brought up a statue valued at $600.
Lawton Oklahoma reports Special Comanche Indians will be taught to be good citizens. Chief Quatah Parker plans to open a school aimed at instilling civic values and responsibilities among the tribe.
Cable from Seward Alaska reports a submarine eruption formed a new island near Borostov in the Bering Sea. Rock and earth piles created headland-like shores as fishermen noted hot water preventing access. Reportedly a separate event in Uta Russia involved a street incident with a police guard.
New York special reports rumors of a major management overhaul at Standard Oil. Proposals include a 259 percent stock issue to present holders, with a large portion placed in treasury and another public distribution to strengthen against legislation. Some payments to owners of fisheries and lands are mentioned as part of strategy.
Richard Ivens was executed for the murder of Mrs. Bessie Hollister on January 12. He stood mostly calm until the end, then collapsed as the sheriff placed the hood over his face in the county jail.
The government has begun destroying timber in a reserve to combat a bark beetle outbreak. Infected trees are being cut by a forest force and the bark and branches burned to halt the spread.
Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia brother of the Kaiser received a decree appointing him to commander in chief of the empire's navy. He succeeds Admiral Edward Von Kuurr who has served for several years as naval commander-in-chief.
Mr and Mrs William J Bryan departed Sunday for North Capel after making many friends among Norwegians at home and visiting Norwegian American delegations tied to the coronation of King Haakon and Queen Mews.
In Voronezh region Krutnyagorki villagers condemned two men to death for killing a cow. Rural police convened a COTPANTE meeting and carried out the sentence.
Mrs James J Cordori 28 wife of local businessman died in automobile crash Sunday in Los Angeles when a vehicle traveling about sixty miles per hour overturned on Colorado Street. Chauffeur John Henderson of Pasadena suffered fatal burns and Mrs Ella May Morris of Paneblo sustained burns and bruises.
A brief note describes individuals frequently found in a pickle room turning sour, highlighting persistent tensions and a mistrustful mood among occupants.
Lincoln Neb special reports William J Bryan’s Commoner arguing the 1908 Democratic platform will detail the money issue. The paper defends harmony with Democratic principles, warns against factional controversy, and claims the party will be safe and sane, balancing reform with individualism.
Foreign Office reports China signed a treaty granting France $200,400 indemnity for six Jesuit missionaries killed at Nanelane Kiang Si province last February. Families receive $4 60, Endemmits to deceaseds, a memorial hospital to be built and ringleaders punished. Honors requested by Nanchang residents will not be granted due to the magistrate's death.
Washington Special reports Isthmian Canal Commission employees will not hold a standard Fourth of July. Excursions will run from all canal points to Panama for exercises. Subscriptions funded fireworks and speakers including Governor Magoon to mark the day.
Rome report says Lilfero Scaramedlili an anarchist was arrested near Pisa while bound for Ancona where the king will attend a ceremony to lay the cornerstone of a new hospital. Scaramedlili offered no reasons and many anarchist documents were found in his lodgings. King Victor Emmanuel plans to visit Ancona and return by Sunday.
Coroner investigates the death of Mrs Sophia Kraftz after she took headache powders. Stomach analysis reveals acetanilide in lethal dose amounts, enough to kill ten people.
A Berlin cable describes groups of Russian Hebrew refugees passing through Berdlin en route to Switzerland and gives an appalling account of killings at Bialystok, stating that about 300 people were killed.
Prof Omori an expert from Japan studying the post earthquake effects in San Francisco says smaller shocks follow a law similar to gravity. He believes accurate data could predict次oc current tremors and forecasts the city may be free from great quakes for fifty years or more.
Desperate reports describe mutinies in Sevastopol fortress and across Russia. Troops disarmed, magazines opened, and city batteries trained on the capital as rebels gain ground. Krasnoyarsk mutiny ends with officer killed. landowners flee farm districts amid arson and looting.
San Francisco board of supervisors passes ordinance fixing saloon licenses at 50 dollars per year. Saloons may resume July 5 with 6 am to 6 pm hours for first 30 days, then, if police commissioners approve, may stay open all night.
The Missouri Supreme Court en banc refused a motion for rehearing by Lord F. Seymour Barrington who is sentenced to hang at Clayton on July 26 for the murder of James P. McCann.
A force of 390 Pula janes led by Censario Pastor attacked Buheauen in Leyte. Five policemen were killed, five wounded, and the remaining officers captured except the lieutenant in command. Pastor was killed in the assault.
New Orleans dispatches report a mutiny at the Angola state convict farm resulting in four deaths among inmates and guards.
Civil War veteran William Hardin shoots his wife twice then kills himself after a jealous dispute in Boonville Indiana. Neighbors, including the nine thirteen year old son Minor, gather as officers recover the bodies and coroner investigates the long disputed letter. Government aid for San Francisco discussed in Washington special.
The Louisville Packing Company, largest plant of Chicago based Cudahy Packing, shuts down for an indefinite period. Established in Louisville in 19xx, it employed about 000 workers and handled cattle and sheep products. Equipment valued at several thousand dollars. operation supported local meat supply at about 8 percent. Officials blamed newspaper and political pressure and adverse legislation.
Special Governor Peclkhan formalizes his bid for the state primary while James B McCreary enters re election campaign for the United States Senate. The contest marks a tense political moment as incumbent McCreary campaigns ahead of the nominating day.
A punitive expedition from El Obeid attacked Talodi in early June. Three hundred fifty Soudanese were killed or captured amid fierce fighting. Forty Egyptians died in the raid. No losses were reported for the expedition.
During the Municipal Court trial of six Poles charged with assault and battery on Walter Sealaszkiwicz a witness testified that about a month earlier a plot formed in Portland to raise funds to send a member of an anarchist organization to Washington to assassinate President Roosevelt.
New Orleans special reports received by Stauffer Eshelman & Co. describe two cable messages about Sagua la Grande in Santa Clara Cuba. The first says the town was flooded and the second states it was entirely destroyed by fire. 1000 inhabitants referenced.
Dispatches from the Congo Independent State report a general revolt of Kwango district natives. Several factories have been pillaged and burned. Reinforcements have been sent to quell the uprising.
Cleveland report indicates a steel and iron consolidation near completion to absorb the Republic Trion and Steel Company and the Jones and Laughlin interests plus a large share of Southern pig iron producers. Many independents would join the new entity.
Since the canal opened annual revenue rose from 1.8 million dollars to 20 million dollars, signaling rapid traffic growth and higher maritime value for the trade route.
The Empress of China arrived from Yokohama with dispatches on Korea's revolt as insurgents suffered heavy losses at Elangju. Japanese forces breached city gates in a protracted siege, gaining advantage over Koreans with modern weapons. Two Japanese officers died and two wounded. Korean casualties included eight government soldiers killed and 75 captured or injured.
Nashville Tenn special to Train Church Workers reports leaders of the Presbyterian church plan a new school for training lay workers. A site is yet to be decided and the endowment will be modest, separate from other national institutions.
Citizens urge Governor Felk to commute Mrs Myers sentence to life imprisonment. Letters from supporters and opponents flood the governor as the case prompts debate over the punishment and potential appeals.
Health inspectors continued countermeasures at Rosenthal's sausage establishment on Jones Street in Newark Nad. Four crates of meat described as scraps from local butcher shops were found and removed. Inspectors noted filthy rooms and improper handling raising public health concerns.
An historical report describes a large public demonstration in Oklahoma with high enthusiasm and strong support for Governor Hoch and the principal address, highlighting communal sentiment and civic engagement during the event.
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Alfred Millard, cashier of a leading Omaha bank and president of the Nebraska Huiians Society, was confirmed by the city council for pound master and dog catcher. He said the office would be run to earn respect and ensure better treatment for animals.
A reflective note emphasizes daily devotion guiding actions and resulting praise. The piece links regular prayer to a disciplined routine and a spirit of gratitude shaping the day.
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