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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
2
Readable fragments mention GALVESTON INDIANA and individuals THURSTON and PUP with unclear context. The snippet resembles a brief civic or local wire item lacking details. Further text needed for a complete summary.
Renowned actress Clara Bloodgood was found dead in her room at the Hotel Stafford in Baltimore after failing to appear for a curtain call at the Academy of Music. A 38 caliber revolver with two spent chambers and a copy of How to Shoot Straight were found beside her body.
The Atlantic express No. 8 eastbound on the Pennsylvania line wrecked shortly after leaving Union Station in Pittsburgh. Thirteen passengers were seriously injured and two Pullman cars left the tracks after a switch mishap possibly from a frozen switch or hasty operation. No fatalities occurred as six day coaches cleared the switch and continued.
Attention is drawn to many foreigners leaving the United States for their homeland as two large White Star Line ships depart Boston with steerage crowded. Most travelers are Italians bound for Liverpool and then to Italy via Cherbourg to Naples.
Philip J. Hauswirth secretary of the Society of American Florists and proprietor of a Chicago flower shop in the Auditorium Annex shot himself in the heart in the basement of his establishment. Police removed the body before hotel guests were informed.
A Black man named Wash Mussay went on a cocaine fueled spree in Augusta Arkansas attacking seven white people, including two women. He was chased to the courthouse yard and shot multiple times by a passing posse, dying from his wounds. one victim is reported to die.
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America left LaSalle Illinois hospital for his Spring Valley home. He has almost completely recovered from the October 11 appendicitis operation and will stay at his home for some time.
The McKinley mausoleum at Canton Ohio is finished and formally transferred to the McKinley National Memorial Association. Trustees announced the completion at a Washington D C meeting.
A five story furniture store owned by Geo. Frill & Co. on Third Avenue and East 149th Street in New York City was completely burned out. The fire caused an estimated loss of 150000 dollars.
Henry O Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining Company died at 3 p m Wednesday at his home near Commack L I after several days with indigestion. The prominent industrialist and sugar magnate was a leading figure in American business circles. He had long steered the refining firm through national markets and financial challenges. He leaves a notable legacy in the sugar industry and philanthropic activities.
Beyne a foundryman was shot by Policeman Henry while resisting arrest in Gan Prageisco. Payne attempted to escape after being arrested for fly conduct.
Monk D. Myers a railway official with the United States chief commercial card and credentials was found dead in his room at the Nicollet hotel in Lis The coroner leans to death by his own action Myers left no note and had no money after leaving.
President Roosevelt asks Congress for careful tariff revision and broader public interest. He backs emergency currency backed by bonds, amends Sherman act for necessary combinations, and tightens railroad supervision. He proposes licenses for interstate businesses, tax changes on print paper, and improved protections for workers and women in factories.
President Roosevelt outlines federal leadership on interstate commerce banking railroads and antitrust reform. He calls for extended federal oversight, currency flexibility, revenue reform including inheritance and income taxes, and stronger enforcement while stressing conservation forestry and rural prosperity.
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