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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
10
A blaze destroyed the main hospital building at the French hospital in San Francisco. Three people died and others fled as nurses evacuated patients. The two story brick structure housed a laundry and power plant and the loss exceeded $50 000.
A man named Florenza, recently from New York, was found shot in a Nebraska pasture. Authorities suspect Black Hand involvement after Florenza indicated threats and extortion by the group. He reportedly warned of more danger as he planned to leave with his wife and child in New York.
Aided by a hotel clerk from Jonesbrook Pa, George Eko Kofroth receives 70000 as a reward. Otto Fo Kuengler, a Swiss national who died in the United States about a year ago, left a will bequeathing his estate to Kofroth. After lengthy litigation with many claims, the Lancaster bank holds the payout.
A smoke alarm cat wakes Mia and Mrs Maywood in their Staten Island home. They escape through a window as flames engulf the residence. the cat dies in the blaze. The couple survives with the house and belongings lost.
The average excavation at the Toth Poo ore site in December reached SSK cubic yards per day, totaling 2,200,505 yards for the month. This marks an increase of 20nd cubic yards from the prior month and almost 0.75 million yards more than September.
Byron Williamson was found guilty on three counts in a Findlay conspiracy trial. He allegedly attempted to bribe Charles E. Thompson through his wife to secure votes for Stamlord Oil Company.
After two weeks of probe into city purchases on Coffman street and other items, the Boston grand jury indicts two city government members including the street superintendent and several businessmen. In Milwaukee, the common council votes 29 to 2 to close saloons from 1 to 6 a.m. Powers jury disagrees in the Goebel murder case with ten for acquittal and two for conviction. bail denied and July 6 set for fifth trial.
The second trial of Marty K Thaw has begun in New York as prosecutors seek a quicker jury selection than in the first proceeding. Four large diamond firms in New York reportedly failed amid weak holiday trade affecting the market.
Claus A. Spreckels launches assault on the sugar combine claiming asset juggling and hints at vast frauds, signaling a major corporate battle with potential wider economic impact.
Attorney William H. Beavie, of Cleveland, left his office during a matinee with his wife and two children away. He retired to his room and shot himself, death being instantaneous, as he battled severe illness.
The body of I W Barber secretary of the Standard Car Truck Company was found on a South Side elevated structure in ice age conditions. Police investigate suspected foul play and accidental death as details remain unclear.
A new wave of attacks by tobacco growers opposing manufacturers sweeps Kentucky. Night riders seize Hopkinsville and other towns, destroying property worth nearly 1 million dollars, whipping reluctant growers, and terrorizing residents as the tobacco war spreads across counties.
Reports from Tokyo say the Japan United States talks concluded with a verbal agreement to limit emigration to students and merchants with means, while barring laborers. Ambassador O'Brien accepted the plan provisionally, with Tokyo to exercise strict oversight and any breach blamed on the friendly government.
The Central American peace conference in Washington nears signing seven treaties. Key step is establishing a permanent central court with other accords covering extradition education a regional bureau and improved communication among Central American nations.
A suit filed in the Southern District of New York challenges the Presidents order discharging Brownsville Texas soldiers without honor after the riot. Oscar W. Reid sues to test the presidents authority in the Supreme Court, aiming for swift appellate review.
In Chicago the holiday lull fades as buyers show clearer signs of demand, with clearance sales steady and heavy apparel moving. Wholesale stocks rush to depart, repairs occur, and manufacturing layoffs rise briefly with expectations of next week’s resumption.
Five men were buried after a December shaft cave in at the Alpha mine near Ely Nevada. Supt Gallagher organized resue efforts supplying food and water through a six inch pipe and linking the mine telephone to an electric cable to communicate daily with the entombed men who face weeks of waiting.
The report from the commissioner of internal revenue notes only ten bills created for producing denatured alcohol since the policy began. Treasury pamphlets teach farmers to make spirits, with distilleries using any material, mainly corn, and Germany's farm distilleries produce industrial alcohol at about 27 cents a gallon while U.S. barrel prices average 30 cents.
The article outlines preparations for the 1900 census industry, detailing expanded staffing to speed enumeration. It notes 63,000 enumerators plus 3,500 clerks and 330 supervisors, with civil service exams and noncompetitive clerical posts to reduce patronage and improve accuracy and efficiency.
The Glenn Pool in Indian Territory is described as a world wonder of oil fields. It features 2118 wells with a daily yield around 1611 barrels and acres of proven ground totaling about 14 000. Rigs rise as crews push to extend the pool beyond established lines.
New York reports quieter post holiday trade with a general improvement in finances. Retail trade is stimulated in some cities but mild weather limits distribution in the Northwest while cotton holds affect the South. Leather quiet with small sole leather stocks, hides abundant. wholesalers cautious. 345 business failures that week, up from prior periods. Canada shows 2 failures. Bradstreet's Report.
Chicago cattle to potatoes and grain futures listed for multiple cities. Prices cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn rye and related commodities in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee New York Toledo with ranges and unit notes.
Twelve men in Camden New Jersey were charged with stealing and carrying off a two story house. The Reading Railroad Company said it would pay in cash for certain shop ands while other employees would be paid by checks. An obvious transcription note.
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