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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from the Columbia City Post discusses Republicans defending or changing the tariff, notes on bank defaulters in Indiana, and claims of tariff revision upwards and downwards. It cites household sugar savings under the new tariff and praises Republican handling of tariff changes.
Resignations and appointments sweep Decatur and nearby towns. Insanity ruling for Wells County man. Militia pistol shoot honors for Company A Alan. Genevan traction work advances. Bluffton inspector appointed in Walla Walla. Marriage suit filed in Berne area. Garret pastors and speakers announced. Bluffton native born first white resident. Local trades expand from coroner to cement bricks. Trolley accident minor injuries. Wabash saloon closures and vacancies. Avilla boy injured after cow collision. Postmaster resigns school board seat. Kendallville bequests to German Lutheran church. Powers family reunion recalls 1837 journey. Lagrange hen record 3067 eggs. Steuben weather damage from electrical storms. Sells Farm land transfer for consolidation.
Washington reports the tariff bill nearing enactment as Senate leaders signal reduced debate and possible Friday adjournment. Bailey and Daniel will oppose the conference report while Aldrich and Culberson steer strategy to avoid a lengthy fight. The House previously adopted the conference report by 195 to 183 amid party maneuvering and a debated motion to recommit.
Osaka Aug 2 Confusion still prevails as Sat urday's disastrous blaze left thousands homeless with no provisions. Casualties unknown yet but hundreds injured fill the hospitals. About twenty thousand buildings were destroyed including banks stock exchange museum government offices and factories. Losses are roughly 1 500 000 and insurance fears loom as relief funds are organized by the emperor and empress.
Woodmen of the World circle holds a meeting this evening. Members are urged to attend for important business and to participate in the session.
Alaskan Charles Worthingham traveling to Virginia received a note found in a tobacco package saying I am lonely. He pursued correspondence that led to engagement and marriage with Corinne mentioned in Virginia. The incident sparked a cross city romance unfolding in Chicago.
Reports confirm widespread damage across Central Mexico from the massive quake. Guerrero state records the heaviest losses with fifteen dead in Santa Tulia, while cities like Chilpancingo Acapulco and Chilapa are nearly destroyed. Thousands homelessness in Mexico City and surrounding districts strain markets and supplies.
New York officials require the label Gle margarine Used Here on all bills of fare in restaurants serving butter substitutes. Signs must display letters at least two inches high. A second item notes Edward White of Plainfield New Jersey committing suicide after leaving his car at a roadside auto stand due to insomnia. Weather forecast covers Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa with fair to unsettled conditions and showers ahead.
Reports from Barcelona describe fierce fighting between troops and revolutionists. Forty revolutionists, including Emiliano Iglesias, are said to have been shot at Montjuich fortress without trial. Monastery desecration at Palamos and women looting the Marists, with threats of a Madrid general strike.
The report lists multiple games with teams such as Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn and Boston in both National and American Leagues. Scores, lineups and key pitchers or players like Higginbotham Archer Dooin McLean Bergen Marshall and others appear across the recaps.
Aug 2 in Tipton Indiana reports Noah Marker, assistant cashier charged with robbing First National Bank of 120000 to 150000, was not in Louisiana Missouri during the week nor in any place matching his description, fueling belief he planted 60000 elsewhere.
In Laperte Indiana Mrs John Jernett aged sixty died by taking paris green amid despondency after her husband’s death. At Lawton Michigan Mrs Lida Barnes mourned an only daughter and shot herself in the heart. Both deaths stem from grief and mental distress.
A major blaze at the Hulman wholesale grocery in Evansville Indiana caused about 100000 in damage and cut power as firesmen saved nearby frame houses. The incident darkened the city and wires from the power house were destroyed.
The record lists multiple property transfers in Elkhart and York townships with mostly nominal sums. Milo W Stark transfers to Lizzie P White in Osolo. John A Brigel to Forest H Hughes in Elkhart. Jonas O Hoover to Ethan L Arnold in Elkhart. Emile L Grawvender to Howard M Noe in York. Noe to Charles A Baer in York. J N Lehman to Menno A Niswander in Clinton township. An unrelated proverb-like line about a tactful woman and blended flours appears.
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