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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
3
A vintage ad extols linen clarity and faultless color for collars and cuffs. It promotes sending items for washing at the RPER laundry, targeting refined society with promises of clean minds and polished appearance.
The slate lists Governor Thomas R. Marche l of Columbia City and a full roster of statewide offices. Lieutenant Governor Frank J. Hall Rushville. Secretary of State James F. Cox Columbus. Treasurer John Isenbarger Merth Manchester. Auditor Marion Bailey Hendricks County. Attorney General Walter J. Lotz Muncie. Supt. of Public Instruction Robert J. Alley Bloomington. State Statistician P J Kellher Indianapolis. Supreme Court Judge M B Lerry Logansport. Appellate Court Judge Edward W Felt Greenfield.
Indiana railroad commission orders an average express rate reduction of 10 to 12 percent. A new tariff schedule sets maximum rates by weight and distance and applies to all express companies within thirty days. The ruling, written by Commissioner Wood, notes the growth of capital and receipts and asserts express firms are common carriers subject to state regulation.
Mr and Mrs Thomas R Marchal of Columbia City leave for Arizona where he will spend two weeks tending a client interest He will return to Columbia City and later commence his campaign as the democratic nominee for governor The county W C T A will meet in Elkhart Wednesday evening and all day Thursday E E Whitehead cedar posts wire fence tt
At a funeral in Alexandria Indiana Sarah Hamilton aged seventy five fainted from heart failure and died before a physician arrived. Mourners reacted with concern as the service continued after her body was moved to a side room. Hamilton widow of Robert Hamilton was a longtime resident known to many in the area.
In Indianapolis a burst of Republican activity follows the state convention with hundreds of party workers, district and county chairmen, and state committee officers active in reorganizing campaigns. The movement reflects the convention's influence on local politics and party strategy.
Sixteen year old Frank Kellieyer of Lafayette loses his right foot when a speed ride called the Ocean Wave begins to move while a crowd of boys crowding the platform. The device had been set up in a vacant lot near his home.
Government right to seize lands for a new lock and canal at St Marys falls Michigan is debated. Water companies claim compensation. Michigan Lake Superior Power and Chandler-Palmarine challenge the site. Supreme Court action pending. railroads face a noncompliance risk. President Roosevelt sends floral tribute to Meyer Blomberg funeral in New York.
The United States entry in the New York to Paris race arrives in Seattle from San Francisco and proceeds to a hotel as a long procession of cars follows. The team will await eastern advice before continuing.
Philadelphia March 31 Henry Blair of this city attempted to persuade his wife to join him in suicide and then drowned himself at Cynwyd a suburb. Blair had been ill for several months.
Chicago markets quote a day of futures and cash prices across grains and livestock. Wheat and corn futures show varied bids while pork and cattle markets reflect active demand and steady to strong prices. East Buffalo line stock brokers note export steers at 6.25 to 6.75, hogs 6.25 to 6.80, lambs up to 8.41, and mixed cattle at 4.00 to 5.25 per hundredweight.
A 19th century style article urges increased water intake to prevent stomach trouble, kidney and bladder disease. It critiques overuse of patent medicines and presents a home remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with a warning to drink water after every meal and at bedtime.
Hanna Wyoming March 31 sixty two known dead is the story of the explosion in mine No 1 and eight to ten more may be added None of those in the mine can be alive and the mine is sealed until the fire is shohered Strong forces clear wreckage from outer slopes as bursts of burning gas strip lining and hurl debris across a wide area portions of telegraph poles were broken and toppled from the pit
Washington report notes the Senate and House in brief adjournments due to lack of a quorum. Charges of serious nature target Wilford Maeliot, chief at the forestry bureau, amid accusations of secret activity and improper payments. Debates over appropriations and related matters continue as adjournment lingers.
Huntington report states Maren of Warne West Virginia killed his six year old daughter by beating with a poker and fatally injured his wife with the same weapon Jealousy blamed. Cotrrad is at large.
Hoppe gains a lead of over 400 points on Schaefer after two 400 point games in a Philadelphia exhibition match. The event, played at 2 40 PM, featured a long hiatus and a 18 2 score line noted in the report.
Bronson of Indianapolis earned a decision over Andy Bezenah of Cincinnati in a fast ten round bout held before the Detroit Athletic Club. Marenat ran Bronson.
March 31 bulletin reports Senator Penrose’s condition improving in a satisfactory way as physicians attend to him in Philadelphia.
Gov Gold shows another favorable day with steady conditions as spring disorders and headaches rise. Hol lister's Rock Mountain Tea advertised as a preventative claims to restore strength and vigor at 35 cents per unit from Geo W Rule.
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