20 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
1
The article notes that Japanese forces won East War campaigns with minimal music. It argues music can inspire troops but cites Japan’s high patriotism and discipline as reasons for marching without bands. A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote contrasts Georgia and Italian songs.
Thomas Appleton led the organ building profession for years, constructing thirty five two larger instruments for Boston churches and a notable three-manual organ that stood in Boston Music Hall before 1865. Ebenezer Goodrich, an early organ maker who died in 1841, specialized in pallor pipe organs with mahogany bookcase style cases common in New England homes.
A brief item notes a domestic sparrow once condemned for its chatter learned to mimic scales and trills after living among canaries, showcasing surprising bird adaptability.
An auth or urges parents to teach both girls and boys music to guide youth away from temptation in this age. The advice stresses that musical education can prevent many bitter hours and consequences, framing music as a protective influence for families.
The life of Marie Antoinette inspires a new opera with music by Gunepp Daili. The project frames the queen’s era in a contemporary stage work.
The speaker notes Mr. Crosk has a cultivated voice and can sing the tune Old Oaken Bucket so clearly that listeners must consult the program to confirm the song title.
Barcley Campbell writes the light opera The Diplomat which receives enthusiastic notices from musicians. Mr Walker, with twenty years of writing, declares this last work the best of his creations. Miss Ruth Marie Lewis, daughter of Rev Virgil Lewis of Rushville, is named the star character.
Gutbert and Sullivans's Mikado is described as the most popular and longest lived Gomic opera. It debuted in London with over five hundred performances and later in New York with more than three hundred shows. At one season twenty companies performed it exclusively.
Train No. 57 traveling south at about 46 mph on the Michigan division wrecked near Brewerville early Monday night when a broken rail under the second car back of the engine piled up ten loaded freight cars. Two tramps were aboard. injuries unknown. Conductor J. W. Parrick and engineer Frank McClintic were in charge.
Sharp Galbraith of Burney was scratched on the hand last week and, after initial healing, swelling increased. Doctors fear infection may require amputation and threaten his life.
Officers at Staggs Smokery burned nine confiscated cigarette boxes yesterday in the Mayor's office. The smoke hung heavy as onlookers crowded the street. Passersby and cigarette fiends reportedly rushed upstairs in surprise, thinking the Mayor was destroying their supply.
Joseph Sheffle 22, of the Traction gang at St Paul, was injured when caught between a steam shovel and a car. Both arms broken two ribs and possible lung puncture feared. He was with wife and baby at St Paul when accident occurred around 4 pm Monday. condition reported critical.
A grafted plant developed in Chiswick, England, yields tubers underground and fruit above ground. The inventor calls it a tompot plant and promotes its unusual dual produce.
The Chicago Daily Socialist reviews Roosevelt's labor focus in his message and questions his stance on capitalism, injunctions, eight hour limits, and social control. It condemns calls to breed wage-slaves and praises militaristic obedience while warning that socialism gains traction despite criticism. The piece frames the president as defending capitalism with regressive measures.
The ad lists sable coney electric and near seal coats at 23.50 to 39.00 and neck furs from 1.50 to 12.50. Children’s fur sets show varied prices. For gifts it suggests blankets spreads linen towels silk wear and decorative glass and china as well as accessories like gloves ties and umbrellas.
Geo W Magee argues the press leaks the presidential message violating confidence agreements. He warns Wall Street insiders and bankers read and trade on early disclosures while working class readers bear the consequences, noting departmental reports are widely circulated and discounted.
John Menzie Jr misplaced an overcoat in the Christian Church vestibule after services. A reward is offered for its return to the Menzie shop. Fred Metzler of St. Paul visited the city on business Monday.
An appeal invites readers to submit all kinds of personal and community news to the paper. It asks for gossip, party notes, baby arrivals, gifts, quarrels, family events, and condolences, promising publication to share pride, sorrow, and gratitude with readers.
A white horse spent Saturday night hitched in an alley in the city. Weathered by sleet the animal likely faced a chill. A neighbor woman notified the owners Sunday morning and the horse was seized with a chill Monday, fearing pneumonia. Miss Lulu Beck is due home today from Hartwell Ohio.
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