Untitled local notice from Galveston Indiana 1908
Fragmentary notice from Galveston Indiana dated November 1908 mentions Sam E Thurston and a 1900s context. Limited readable text provides essentially no event details or actions.
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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
2
Boys Die in Sand Cave Accident in Fort Wayne
Walter Grossman aged 12 and Herbert Hoeltje aged 11 died when a sand cave they dug on Michigan Avenue at Riedmiller hill collapsed burying them under earth and gravel. The wall had stood twelve feet high and recent rains likely loosened the soil. Lamphere Arson Verdict and Sentence in Gunnes Case. Ray Lamphere found guilty of arson in the murder fire at the Belle Gunnes home on April 28 and sentenced to Michigan City penitentiary for two to twenty-one years. defense plans appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Cave
Walter Grossman
Herman Grossman
Herbert Hoeltje
Henry C. Hoeltje
Fort Wayne
Ind
Riedmiller Hill
Michigan Avenue
Lamphere
Ray Lamphere
Belle Gunnes
Gunnes
Laporte
Richter
Michigan City
Worden
Indiana Supreme Court
Ketchell Knocks Papke Out For World Title
A San Francisco dispatch reports Stanley Ketchell of Grand Rapids Michigan reclaimed the middleweight world title by stopping Billy Papke of Illinois in the eleventh round. Ketchell dominated from the start, landing steady blows to head and body while Papke offered little in reply. Indiana Girl Sets Remarkable School Attendance Record Miss Goldie Gibson of North Salem Indiana, a high school junior, has not missed or been tardy in eleven years and maintains excellent grades as she aims to finish a twelve year course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papke
San Francisco
Cal
Stanley Ketchell
Grand Rapids
Mich
Billy Papke
Ketchell
Indiana
Goldie Gibson
North Salem
Ind
Bull Dog Kills Horse in Evansville Stall
A large bulldog owned by Benjamin Desom of Evansville Indiana attacked and killed his horse after breaking a chain. The dog had shown a dislike to the horse and sprang to the stable tearing the animal to pieces. Fulton County Ohio voted dry by 96 and Miami County dry by 1 350 with 24 and 60 saloons respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Desom
Evansville
Ind
Fulton
Miami County
Ohio
Columbus
Fulton County
Explosion on H. M. Carter kills ten or more near Bayou Goula
An explosion on the Mississippi river steamer H. M. Carter near Bayou Goula about 100 miles north of New Orleans leaves ten or more dead and twice as many injured. The incident disrupts river traffic and prompts rescue efforts along the riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Carter
Bayou Goula
New Orleans
Accidental Hunting Death Near Bloomington
David Shields aged 45 was accidentally killed by his son Parker 20 while hunting near Bloomington Indiana. The incident was confirmed as accidental with Parker the shooter. Local authorities investigated and filed no charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
David Shields
Parker
Section Hands Meet Death in Burlington Express Crash
Four Greek section hands were killed and four injured when the Downers Grove express on the Burlington road crashed into a band car near Highlands, seventeen miles west of Chicago, at 7 50 o clock yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downers Grove
Burlington Road
Highlands
Chicago
Traveled Salesman Found Dead in Zanesville Hotel
Charles TH Seaver of Jackson Michigan was found dead in a hotel room in Zanesville. He sat upright in a chair beside the bed. Death likely from heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles TH. Seaver
Jackson, Mich
Zanesville
Steamer Sardinia Plunges Into Fire Near Malta
Near the Maltese coast the Ellerman Line steamer Sardinia burst into flames shortly after departure from Valetta en route to Alexandria. A furious gale hampered rescue efforts as nearly 200 passengers and crew perished or were driven into the sea in panic. Many were trapped or burnt. several boats were not lowered in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellerman Line
Sardinia
Alexandria
Egypt
Valetta
Malta
Grand Harbor
End of Tobacco War Brings Kentucky Farmers Victory
After years of night riders and pressure, the Burley Tobacco Society and Aimerjen Tobacco Trust seal a five year deal totaling 14 million dollars and 60 million pounds of burley. Prices average 14.5 cents for 1906 and 17 cents for 1907, reversing a prior era of 8 cents. The society, comprising about fifty five Kentucky counties, pools crops and runs like a corporation, ending corporate control from New York and restoring farmer profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimerjen Tobacco Trust
Burley Tobcco Society
Kentucky
United States
Burley Tobacco
Trust
Burley Tobacco Society
American Tobacco Company
New York
Liner Sardinia Adrift After Fast Crossing From Liverpool
Swift small vessels rushed to aid the imperiled Sardinia but couldn't close in due to high seas and a gale. The ship left Liverpool November 1 with no cargo for the Mediterranean. Forty four crew and about twenty first class plus six second class passengers embarked at Liverpool, many others likely Leviantines Maltese and Egyptians. Passengers camped on deck during the voyage from Malta to Alexandria, cluttering the decks and hindering orderly evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tues
Sardinia
Liverpool
Mediterranean
Hor
Malta
Alexandria
Elks Fight in San Francisco Garden Resulted in Death
A fight between two elks in a San Francisco garden left one dead. Reports cover a mix of national incidents including political visits, local fires, and notable deaths. The roundup mentions Oklahoma voting results for Bryan, ship construction notes, and a fire at Wells Brothers in Litchfield with losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal Goologicu
Lombrose
Guelielmo Ferrera
Tome
Oklahoma
Bryan
Taft
Keyes
Newport Canal
Matthew Birchard
Frank Us. Mason
Paris
France
Florida
Sidney Street
St. Louis
William A. Ft
Greenville
Misa
Wells Brothers Company
Litchfield
Minn
National Farmers’ Union Conference
New Orleans
Burley tobacco growers gain from reduced production
The Burley farmers reduced crop output to push prices up after factory prices fell to 40 cents to $1. They organized against trust pricing and secured an average of about 19 cents per pound in a recent deal. Lawlessness followed in several Kentucky counties as some refused the pool and faced threats or violence to enforce compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley
Veemise
Burley Society
Kentucky
Swiss Balloon Wins Long Distance Race Prize
The Swiss entry Helvetia captured first prize in the long distance balloon race with the official award going to the Swiss machine. The Sing fish balloon Hanshee finished second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eave
Helvetia
Aid
Hanshee
Nef Proposes Health Licensing for Food Sellers
At a Philadelphia meeting on tuberculosis control Dr Joseph F Nem of the Health Department urged licensing of all who prepare or sell food. He said licenses should be issued by the Health Department with power to revoke for noncompliance, covering food preparers, garbagemen, house conductors, tobacco factories employees, and ice dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nef
Philadelphia
Joseph F. Nem
Health Department
Water powered engine claim stirs discussion on hydrogel use
The article notes Captain EC Warren's claim of an engine using hydrogel to recirculate sea water for propulsion, a secret process based on chemical separation and recombination. It also reports Water E. Ammon, a wealthy butter importer, shot dead at a busy New York railway station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EC Warren
Water E. Ammon
New York
Trading recovery and activity rise in Chicago trade shows
The Weekly Review of Chicago Trade notes signs of recovery with higher bank payments, reduced defaults, fewer idle workers, ample money for legitimate purposes, and stronger railroad earnings. Local production and distribution increase, ore receipts and furnaces near Gary restarting, and renewed consumer demand in luxuries and dry goods. Bank clearings reach 286,508,280, up 35.4 percent from the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Review of
Chicago
R. G. Dun & Co
Wall Street
Gary
Pullman
Two Tornadoes Sweep Western Arkansas Area
Two tornadoes struck western Arkansas late Monday afternoon, causing deaths and widespread destruction. Counties affected include Lafayette, Columbia, Miller, Pike, Yell, Pope, Carroll, and Franklin with Piney, Taney, and Cravens noted. Piney was nearly wiped out and deaths range from nine to twenty with many injuries and hundreds of thousands in property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Lne
Lafayette
Columbia
Miller
Pike
Toward
Hempstead
Montgomery
Yell
Pope
Johnson
Franklin
Carroll
Piney
Taney
Iron Mountain
Knoxvile
London
Chamber
Berryville
Cravens
Owost
Ste
Chivers
John Rosin
Trade signals expansion amid mixed retail demand in early reports
The Bradstreet report notes continued expansion in trade and industry with gains in sales and orders in the North East and West. Mild winter weather slightly restrains retail demand in some areas while southern regions see slower cotton price improvements. Idle cars decline as pig iron buying rises, prices advance, and final distributor stocks stay light. Canada opens week with 33 business failures, up from last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Market quotations from multiple cities for cattle hogs and grains
Chicago cattle and hogs price ranges lead a compilation of farm market quotes across cities. Also listed are wheat corn oats rye and dairy items with variety of grades and per unit values, reflecting regional trading snapshots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Cincinnati
Appointing Receivers for Hudson River Power Firms
Receivers have been appointed for the Hudson River Electric Power Company formed in 105 and controlling the Hudson River Water Power Company, Hudson River Electric Company, and Hudson River Power Transmission Company along with several subsidiaries supplying central and eastern New York State with power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River Electric Power Company
Hich
Con
Hudson River Water Power Company
Hudson River Electric Comany
Hudson River Power Transission Company
Amed
New York State
Fooled Uncle Sam and Creek allotment trap exposed
The Creek Indians allegedly trick Congress into a land allotment scheme. New-born children were omitted from rolls, shifting surplus land to favored allotments. Final settlement to be urged this winter by tribal commissioners and the Interior Secretary. About 20 000 Creeks to share net gains, potentially $7 000 000 in total, averaging thousands per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Department of the Interior
Commissioners of the Five Tribes
Secretary of the Interior
Gatun Dam Sinking From Heavy Rainfall in Panama
Heavy rainfall for three weeks causes the Gatun dam crest to settle as earth undermines its structure. Dam engineers report pronounced subsidence jeopardizing the Gatun hydroelectric complex near Panama City amid ongoing storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatun Dam
Report of Town Wreckage Near Barr and Mulberry Casualties
An account notes injuries to K. G. Holt and his wife after a disaster. Reports from Knoxville corroborate destruction at the Village of Barr four miles away. About five people died near Mulberry, and the Ledi Methodist church and other buildings were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. G. Holt
Knoxville
Barr
Mulberry
Ledi
Political upheaval and elections ripple through Congress
The article reports shifts in power after a national election including the removal of Seattle postmaster George M. Stewart for soliciting campaign contributions, the New York Chion League Club backing John Root for Senate, and Republicans retaining control of Congress albeit with a reduced House majority. It notes defeats of several Republican incumbents, state and local vote outcomes, labor leaders weighing in, and remarks on Senate succession and party pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Root
United States
Platt
Chion League Club
New York
Congress
Cannon
Nebraska
Tewa
Wish Lepburn
young @liter
DL Jamison
Overstreet
Tae Jiana
McCreary
Pennsylvania
Charles B. Landis
North Dakota
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Lsbor
Plaorsi
Chamberlain
Oregon
Roosevelt
United States Senate
New York State
Thommy C Tate
William L. Ward
Dam Damages Grow in Panama Canal Area
The damaged dam on the Chagres river has extended its width from fifty feet to about seventy feet as heavy rainfall and earth movement threaten the structure. Settlements threaten the dam’s stability and landslides have disrupted the Culebra cut with railroad tracks damaged on both sides for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pangama
Chagres
Tratuum
Culebra
Automatic Train Protection Trial Draws ICC Scrutiny
The Interstate Commerce Commission investigates a device by PL Simmen of Los Angeles that records train movements and interlocks signals to prevent human error. It automates block approval and fully stops trains if the next segment is unsafe, with tests planned to verify performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PL. Simmen
Los Angeles
Santa Feorad Road
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
Notravin
Bs Recorder
Health Very Poor Restored by Peruna
A letter from Miss Sophia Kittleson of Evanston Illinois describes twenty five years of chronic catarrh and severe coughing improved after using Peruna. She endorses Peruna to friends and mentions Peruna tablets as an alternative form. The note also references a 1909 Peruna Almanac offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Sophia Kittleson
Evanston
Man-a-lin
Dancing in a Nation of Quiet Travel
A European commentator complains about a lack of dances of historic interest in the country. Mr Comrex counters that the nation’s advantage lies in the freedom to travel for hours without being forced to listen to a lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrex
Washington Star
How to Fix Sore Shoes and Piles Ad Tips
An old ad notes Allen's Foot-Ease for shoe sizing relief with sprinkling in shoes and says Pazo Ointment cures piles in 6 to 14 days. It promotes sample offers and claims a money refund if not cured. The piece also comments on moving pictures and street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S
Oia
Sted
le Roy
Misplaced Confidence at the Inn
A front door exchange in the Chivazo Tribune features a man asking for Snoodie, who confirms living in the building. The other man quips that Poe lost, betting 85 that no one with that name would acknowledge it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snoodie
Poe
Chivazo Tribune
Also Mentioned on This Page
Galveston, Ind
Sam E. Thurston
Cincinnati Post
George Treimrod
Berne
Grunha
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
Franks
Suite Railway Commission
Thomas L. Hisgen
Independence
Springfield
Mass
Baloon
Vancial
Havoc
Uncle Sam
Gatun
Panama
Kaiser
Baltimore
San
Politics
George M. Stewart
Seattle, Wash
Comia
Che Bosten
Commie
Unoalasha
Revere
Mettultong
San Brandeca
Tao
Crezar
Chicago Tribune
Rheamattam
Globe Pharmaceutical Co
Miss. Sophia Kittlesen
Sro
Syru
Fiss
Senna
Colus
Vicia
Com- California i Strup Co
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