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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
2
President Roosevelt escaped serious injury when a Washington hose wagon sped toward his carriage. Lieutenant J. P. Lyons threw the horses to the ground to avert a collision, the wagon suffering minor damage amid an emergency near Representative Frank O. Lowden’s home.
A blaze at the Goff Brothers livery stable in Charleston West Virginia followed a hotel fire at the Robinson Hotel summer garden. The stable buildings and stock were destroyed with twenty horses cremated. Fire Chief Rand was knocked unconscious and cut by falling glass, and a firefighter was lightly injured.
Oscar Shrock aged 23 son of farmer D. G. Shrock was killed at Goshen Indiana while a threshing outfit was being moved. A second traction engine was sent to replace a broken one and Shrock was crushed while attempting to couple the machines.
Ex mayor Adolphus Seebohm of Pomeroy Ohio killed himself in a Gallipolis hotel room with a pistol. He came from a wealthy family and left a widow and children. No motive is known for the death.
A carload of postal cards was received at the Indianapolis post office. The shipment comprised 5,000,000 cards, enough to sustain the office for about a year.
Police were called to the First Baptist church in Goshen Indiana to shoot an owl feared to fall into the organ pipes.
The President reappoints W. D. Crum colored to be collector of the port at Charleston South Carolina. Crum’s original appointment sparked a Senate furor three years ago with Senator Tillman leading the attack. Heart disease ends life of Albert Hunt a Richmond Indiana real estate dealer. He is survived by his widow and one child Mrs Harry Jay.
A report states the United States and Japan have drafted a five article declaration to protect Pacific commerce, respect each other’s territories, defend China’s independence and equality of opportunity, and to consult in case of any threat to the status quo.
Thousands of Colorado cattle have perished or face starvation as early snows linger. The Park Range district still wears snow from October with hundreds killed in the first storm. Experts warn herds may shed over half their numbers before Christmas as feed prices soar and shipping becomes impossible due to poor condition.
Belgium faces state rail debt with a deficit topping two million dollars after last year. Meanwhile Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul order 2,500 cars, demanding 10,000 tons of structural steel. North Pacific shops extend hours. Line Falls halts 2 cent rates. Pathan raises chair car fares. Switzerland warns electoral issue. Chicago Northwestern signs depot plan worth 20 million, set to begin, two years away.
Chicago hosts its annual Internation al Livestock Exhibition in the International Amphitheater with about 7000 cattle horses sheep and swine on display. More than 4000 cattle and over 1000 horses plus 600 sheep and as many swine. The event gathers 6 000 to 10 000 country visitors with 24600 cash premiums worth 15600 and other prizes. Experts say quality this year surpasses any world show.
President Roosevelt signed proclamations creating the Ocala national forest in Marion County Florida and a Dakota national forest in Billings County North Dakota. Florida covers 201 480 acres with a quarter already under land laws, while Dakota spans 14 080 acres and aims to boost tree growth in a state with only one percent forest. The two additions bring total federal forest land to nineteen states and the Alaska Territory.
The body of John P L Gedney, tied to the M A Gedney Pickle Company in St Paul, was found under a railway bridge at Second East and Fourth Avenue South Minneapolis. The shaft fracture and evidence indicate he was shot and killed by robbers and thrown from the bridge.
Indications point to a clash between miners and anthracite coal operators as the current peace pact expires on April 1. A United Mine Workers committee drafted new demands akin to those rejected in 1902 and 1906 negotiations. The statement says operators cannot concede.
A blast at the Rachel and Agnes mines of the W Pittsburg Buffalo Coal Company in Marianna Pennsylvania kills at least 125 miners and injures many more. The cage was blown 300 feet from the shaft mouth and two men on the cage died. Henry Louttit had just completed a two day inspection moments before the explosion.
Anna Gould reports Boni de Castelane’s charges are merely claims in a custody suit. Princess Lelie de Sagan denies plans to divorce and remarry. Boni’s lawyer accuses. the prince warns French courts reveal truth only by proof. He vows to present unseen evidence later.
Dr R Copeland resigns from University of Michigan faculty and MacLaurin accepts MIT presidency. Southern Minnesota teachers form committees to lobby for winter legislation. Kansas City board of education official William Henson dies at 57. Minnesota regents plan new anatomy building after fire. Rockefeller offers 50 dollars? to Richmond College with 259000 needed from Baptists. Minnesota freshmen organize social ties akin to Cap and Gown. Weeks of Iowa university plans cavalry troop. saber drills underway with government equipment forthcoming.
Citizens of Port au Prince stage a coordinated coup led by Gen. Canal to oust President Nord Alexis and install Gen. Legitime as provisional leader. No shots were fired as foreign cruisers restrained violence and rebels seized key positions in the capital.
Historical market notes list varied bids for cattle hogs and sheep across major exchanges. Prices for wheat corn rye oats and butter appear with shifts between No 2 and mixed grades, including regional mentions such as Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and St Louis.
The Post Office Department reports 5,143 rural carriers now serving 39,272 routes on 945,087 miles of roads. Starting with 83 carriers in 107, the program grows annually with wages urged higher. The system costs about $1 per carrier and covers most routes.
Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor advocates federal supervision of interstate corporations to ensure publicity and registration. The plan envisions a national office collecting regular reports, publishing public facts while protecting business secrets, with voluntary participation and federal standing for compliant firms.
The President issues a broad order placing over 15 000 fourth-class postmasters in Maine to Michigan and across eastern states under life tenure or sea service. Congress protests announce loss of political patronage. The Civil Service Commission must examine and prepare eligible lists, with examinations and funding to follow. The plan will extend to remaining fourth-class postmasters as capacity allows.
Minneapolis detectives arrested nine men believed to have carried out numerous safe burglaries across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Officers found nitroglycerin, soap wax, skeleton keys and other paraphernalia at the scene where the men were playing cards. Prison officials provided names including Protas Parner, W. E. Howard, John Baker, Ed Leburs, Marty Dean, W. Fr. Stolz, Joe Brown, Mike Birmingham and Rus Peterson.
Burglars secured fourteen thousand dollars from the First National bank in Pepperell Massachusetts. They used explosives to blow the vault, then fled in an automobile. Three men were involved and no trace of their direction was found by police who suspect professional work.
A blaze of incendiary origin gutted the bending shop and eight large hardwood sheds plus a massive water tank at Z. G. Brill & Co on Sixty Second Street and Woodland Avenue in Philadelphia. Loss exceeds 2000. insurance covers the damage.
Fire at Exposition Park Conneaut Lake causes extensive damage to multiple structures. The blaze destroys several buildings including a resort area facility. investigators assess the origin as suspicious as flames spread rapidly throughout the area.
Joe Berenski and Joan Bardole were reportedly killed while hunting near Steubenville Ohio. A hunter fired a bullet into a body of water that had previously contained nitroglycerin, triggering a massive explosion and fatal injuries.
Forty girl pupils at St Christina's School in Saratoga New York fled for their lives when a blaze broke out in the laundry during breakfast. The fire caused five thousand dollars in damage but no injuries were reported.
Washington orders a court martial in Townsend Washington to try Lieut Muller and Hay on charges of conduct prejudicial to the Revenue Cutter Service. The offenses allegedly occurred in Alaska and relate to improper conduct while serving.
John P D Archbold testified in New York as the government seeks to dissolve Standard Oil. He said Standard bought the Pacific Coast Oil Company in 1901 for 7 1 000 000, raising capitalization to 17 000 000 by 1906 when renamed Standard Oil Company of California. He noted the Texas Oil Company sold some output to Standard and defended refinery cost figures as possibly misbooked.
Citizens attempted to blow a crevasse to divert floodwaters from the shore while the government refused. A land point opposite the city caves, the current runs under Berlin's livery stable, and the courthouse annex rear wall sits precariously fifteen feet from the river, causing thousands in losses.
Herman Rillek, a convict linked to a poisoning case, collapsed Friday upon learning of his mother's death in Cleveland. His wife, Mrs. Rillek, has deteriorated since his conviction.
In Laporte Indiana Judge Richter overruled a motion for a new trial in the Ray Lamphere case, conviction for burning the home of Mrs Delle Guinness. An appeal was filed seeking Supreme Court review.
Sources report that Washington is reticent but reliable informants say Japan and the United States are nearing an offensive and defensive alliance in the Pacific, signaling significant wartime alignment.
The article notes the recent Republican campaign spent about $1.7 million with a top gift of $160,000 from Charles P Taft. Roosevelt contributed $1,000. It contrasts with 1904 at about $4 million and 1900 at $7 million, highlighting the rise in campaign funds over time.
R W Drake a planter was murdered at his home near Laneville Als. Hig house burned but neighbors seeing the fire recovered his body.
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