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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
7
The recent Exposition in South Bend left merchants and publishers unpaid and caused financial losses in neighboring cities. The Elk Hart Review faces criticism for slush from a Jimtown correspondent aimed at Bryan, which readers view as undignified and biased. The piece ends with an ad for The Economy hats.
Richmond Va Oct 1 The law abiding residents of Arvonia report a growing bold outlaw gang fortified in a wooded area between the Snake and James rivers. Sheriff Williams plans to lead 100 deputies at daybreak to disperse the group near the Zimmer man Thomas King stronghold. A shooting near the battle area left Charles Newton wounded by Heinerman of the gang.
Citizens report three explosions at 1 15 p m as veggmen blast the front door of the Sargent County State Bank but flee without loot. They take a handcut at Nicholson and transfer a car toward Milwaukee line, abandoning it near Newark. Authorities seek bounds to track the fugitives with passes issued for Cogswell Newark and Brampton.
League of American Municipalities holds its annual convention in Omaha. Cholera totals in St Petersburg since outbreak begin: 5055 cases 2168 deaths 1651 recoveries. King Charles of Roumania fainted for three hours at Sinaia. Cardinal Gibbons leaves Queenstown returning from Rome. NYSE sale of Bent at 65000, down 3000 from prior sale. Emanuel Lasker retains world chess title after Munich tournament. Turkish steamer ran down Stambon ferry near Smyrna with 140 drownings. Currency theft of 5000 from Cincinnati President Savings Bank. Missing bookkeeper suspected. Lincoln centennial prep in New York for Feb 12 1909. Foreign letter rate drops to 2 cents US to UK. Mechani ca on official railway expected to be ready.
National League results list multiple games with city pairings and scores. Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg St. Louis New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Detroit Washington Cleveland and related battery names are noted for each matchup.
Chicago quotes show wheat at Bept 99 percent with nearby and deferred contracts, corn around 6 7/8 to 6 5/8, oats near 49 to 51, and hogs lard and pork futures with mixed values. Cash bids list No 2 red winter at 99 to 1.00, spring wheat at 1.06 to 1.08, and assorted livestock and hay prices in East Buffalo and local markets with 18,000 live stock receipts and cattle selling up to 7.75 for prime fat steers.
Indianapolis Oct 1 The legislative inquiry into bribery charges against Governor Hanly and Senator Wickwire ends with a vindication for the governor and a finding that Rep Knisely would not accept a bribe. The senate adopts a resolution of confidence in Wickwire as the house condemns Rep Kunsely for his affidavit. Six witnesses testified and the inquiry concludes without shaking any major claims. The house adjourns sine die after the report.
Kendalville report says Andrew Bushong president of the Regulators exposed the Helmer ghost as an impersonation by a local youth who confessed and expressed remorse. A second item notes G K Jeffries receiving a note of 25 cents from a Bentonville woman who after holiness meeting repentance claims fare was unpaid. Another brief reports Raymond Edtwards held on suspicion of killing Agent Hendren of the Terre Haute line. A Hortonville farmer’s Plymouth Rock rooster tends a brood of guineas with motherly care.
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