08 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1910
Page
1
A garbled OCR style entry lists names like Mrs ne Soeen Maygies Laskey 40 Ther Schnecker and Mn Brann with stray punctuation. The readable text hints at a program item or roster segment though specifics are unclear.
Fragmentary timetable noting Sistesene and 11 35 p m departure times and a 2 a m train. Mentions Michigan City actions and a Chicago Transportation Company, with Harry C Dickey as Traffic Manager.
Readable fragments show names and phone contacts for services at the Hawks Gartner building and a dentist office with telephone numbers. The text includes partial phrases like Hack calle and Earl Beck and ends with stray words soup and 27.
President Taft’s special message to Congress on trusts and railroads was read in the House. He calls for federal incorporation of interstate corporations, stock payment requirements, full reporting, and a United States court of commerce, while urging amendments to the interstate commerce law and stronger ICc powers. He signals aims aligned with the 1908 Republican platform and argues against the idea of good trusts, suggesting none exist.
The first ballot for the United States senator to succeed Senator McLaurin was taken in Jackson on January 8. Vote totals show Vardaman 71, Cris 5, Percy 31, Kyle 14, Byrd 12, Alexander 24, Anderson 21, Truly 1, Lomgino 1, with 86 needed to choose.
Cc H Lamson of Los Angeles faces ongoing dispute as the Wright brothers press for the next legal move. Lamson plans to pursue action again, with details pending in the case arising from the Wrights’ asserted attraction.
New York reports show bank clearings in the opening week of the year rising sharply with total exchanges across major U.S. cities amounting to 3 716 715 594 for five days. This beats 1909 by 23 percent and 1906 by 6.3 percent though some irregularities and inventories limit activity in certain lines. Overall business sentiment is unanimously optimistic for the future.
Captain Land and crew of the British bark Alexander reached Honolulu after abandoning ship near Kahului harbor on Maui. The vessel went ashore last Tuesday and is breaking up as a total loss with cargo valued at 114 dollars. The crew narrowly escaped loss of life in a squall during departure.
The American Federation of Labor led by Samuel Gompers presents fourteen charges of illegality against United States Steel to President Taft, seeking an immediate federal investigation for alleged Sherman Act violations. Taft to discuss with Commerce Secretary and Labor Commissioner Neill. Weather: Illinois cloudy and warmer today, unsettled tomorrow.
Winter wheat and spring wheat mixed prices show No. 2 red at about 1.27 to 1.29 and No. 1 northern spring wheat around 1.17 to 1.18. Corn and oats quotes span 64 to 65 cents and 47 to 49 cents. Chicago hog receipts near 10,000 with steers at 7.50 to 9.50 and calves 5 to 9. Sheep and lambs range 5.40 to 9.00. Nearby Omaha and East Buffalo markets show steady or stronger tones with cattle and hogs trading higher. Butter markets note rounding values in the 0.80 per pound region.
Notice to Elkhart County Indiana taxpayers that 1999 taxes are due January 1 1910 at the Treasurer’s Office Goshen in full or as the first installment by the first Monday in May 1910 and the second installment by the first Monday in November 1919 If the first installment is unpaid by May 2 1910 the entire tax becomes delinquent with penalty No extension allowed after the payment period ends.
The Honorable Board of Commissioners of Elkhart County Indiana presents for record and publication the receipts and expenditures for the preceding calendar year ending December 31 1909 as required by the 1899 Indiana act. Attest D C Batchelor County Auditor.
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