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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
3
Jakie Appell Fights to An Imagined Stage
In a Bowery Theatre dressing room Jakie Appell, youngest of the fighting Appell brothers, insists he will go on stage for fame and fortune. His kin doubt him as Caesar signs opponents. Jakie faces mockery, a bruised nose, and a flashy offer from a burlesque manager promising a big cut and staged defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakie Appell
Appell Brothers
Caesar
Bob Fitzsummons
Miah
Jakie
Shiner’s
Bowery Theatre
Morris
Maw Appell
Paw Appell
Jakia Appell
Micked McGoogie
Messrs
Appell
McGoogle
Drakic
Bronx Bricklayers' Union
Kid McGoogle
Jake
Jakle
Bowery
Mike O'Brien
O'Brien
Caesar Appell
Tiger
Mr. McGoogle
New York Telegraph
Jakie the Marvelous Young Tiger Defeats Caesar Appell
In a Bowery bout Jakie, coached by Kid McGoogle, outlasts a 200 pound Caesar Appell in a Graeco-Roman setup. The crowd roars as Jakie lands a decisive blow, while Caesar claims the purse and the promised family share before departing with Jakie’s exhausted brother.
Obliterative color in nature as camouflage across species
An excerpt discusses obliterative coloration, detailing how animals from whales to crabs blend into varied backgrounds. It explains animals become flat, ghostly silhouettes with background scenes painted on their bodies, creating a camouflage that hides them by depicting distant landscapes rather than lifelike form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald II
Thayer
Formosa Purchases Millions in Modern Sugar Mill Machinery
Formosa has recently acquired several million dollars worth of machinery for large contemporary sugar mills. The purchase signals expansion plans and aims to boost milling efficiency. Industry sources note the equipment includes processing units and refining components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
Life Expectancy of Icelander Averages Sixty One
The article notes that the average length of life of an Icelander is a little over sixty one years. It highlights general life expectancy in Iceland with no further specifics.
Poe Centenary Honors Planned By Nation
A century after Edgar Allan Poe's birth on January 19 1809 the United States plans commemorative exercises in Boston Philadelphia Baltimore New York and at the University of Virginia to honor the author of The Raven. The article notes his poverty amid genius and details disputes over his life and character as friends and family defend his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Edgar Allan Poe
Philadelphia
Dallimore
New York
University of Virginia
Ravan
New World
the Raven
Poe
West Point
Woodberry
Baltimore
Pos
R. W. Griswold
America
Griswold
Ure
Neerea
Pose
John Allan
Richmond
Marie Roget
Rue Morgue
Pit
New York Quarterly Review
Gentleman's Magazine
Sarah Helen Whitman
United States
Washington Star
Structure of the Brain From Ayres Harpers Monthly
Dr Edward A Ayres describes the brain as microscopic in parts with nerves forming a vast network across skin senses and muscles The cerebellum lies at the skull base balancing the body Phrenology is debated while brain function is inferred by animal comparison injury and chloroform experiments guiding surgical advances Penalty temperatures noted at 470 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Ayres
Harper’s Monthly
Last Big Tract in Redstone Sold for 300000
A 200 acre English coal tract in Jefferson township Fayette county changed hands in a cash sale valued at 300000, price 1500 per acre. George D Howell of Uniontown bought the largest remaining coking coal land in the Redstone district, signaling more big coking coal deals to come. In Philadelphia a marble contractor, John A Hayes, died after drinking with three men and being robbed. Police seek the assailants, with three men held on highway robbery charges and murder suspicion. The $100 recovered from one suspect is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redstone
Jefferson Township
Fayette County
Connellsville
George D. Howell
Uniontown
Fayette
Philadelphia
John A. Hayes
Hayes
Pump Station Explosion Kills Mercer Official
Mercer water works superintendent Mercer A. P. Urey was killed instantly when a gas engine exploded during start up at the pump station. The blast damaged the building and bed plate, a compressed air tank rupture preceded the blast, and a son present was slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
A. P. Urey
Mercer Water Works
Urey
Local optionists hold Mercer mass meeting endorsing candidates
Local optionists of Mercer county organized at Mercer electing William Bohn of Sharon as permanent chair man. Michael Kennedy of Sharon and Dr J M Martin of Grove City were endorsed as Democratic and Republican nominees for the state legislature. They vow a hot campaign. Arrests Man for Old Murder, Indiana. State detective Josiah Neal tracked Joseph Stanage after noting a strange walk from Fayette to Indiana and obtained evidence for arrest over a dislocated hip claim. Stanage says he came from Youngstown and was not in Fayette. $5,000 Fire at New Galilee, New Galilee. The New Galilee Store Company factory burned. loss about $5,000. Bucket brigade formed, help from Darlington. building owned by Donaldson Brothers, total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Mercer County
Mercer
William Bohn
Michael Kennedy
J. M. Martin
Grove City
Indiana
Joseph Stanage
Edward Rankin
Smock
Fayette County
Josiah Neal
Stanage
Youngstown
New Galilee
New Galilee Store Company
Darlington
Donaldson Brothers
B. & O. May Build Greene County Line to Wheeling
Greene county residents revive hopes after a report that the Baltimore and Ohio will extend a line from Fay ette to Wheeling. J. W. Thompson, a wealthy coal man, has shown interest in the project. The renewal is tied to anticipated business prosperity across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
Fayette County
Wheeling
J. W. Thompson
Thaw to Donate Bell for Ford City Church
Harry Kendall Thaw informs Manor Memorial Presbyterian Church trustees in Ford City that he will replace the bell destroyed in the church fire. Plans are under discussion for a new building to replace the damaged structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thaw
Manor Memorial Presbyterian Church
Ford City
Harry Kendall Thaw
Charter filed for Universal Rolling Mill Company of Washington
Universal Rolling Mill Company of Washington filed its charter to manufacture steel sheets and plates at a locally located plant with capital stock set at 75000 dollars. Promoters include John H. Hubbard of Pittsburg, Harry R. Duncan, N. R. Baker, Walter H. Baker of Washington, and L Martindell of Denniston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolling Mill
Washington
Universal Rolling Mill Company of Washington
John H. Hubbard
Pittsburg
Harry R. Duncan
N. R. Baker
Walter H. Baker
L. ¥. Martindell
Denniston
Will Protect Sheep in Greene County Dog Hunts
Washington reports Greene county commissioners have authorized a Waynesburg constable to pursue and kill dogs accused of raiding sheep after repeated losses. The order empowers swift action against the animals blamed for the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greene County Commissioners
Waynesburg
Reading enters Franklin meeting for 1910 session
The state Christian Endeavor convention adjourned after deciding to hold the next session in Franklin in 1910. Reports show 4,666 societies in Pennsylvania with a membership of 210,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Reading
State Christian Endeavor Convention
Pennsylvania
Aged Merchant Thomas Missing from Callery Home
Joseph H. Thomas, a wealthy Callery merchant, has been missing since June 30 after last seen in his store on June 27. A search found a report from Parker's Landing three days later, but no trace has emerged. Mrs. Thomas believes his mind has weakened and that he is wandering the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Butler
Joseph H. Thomas
Callery
Parker’s Landing
Cambria Company to Reopen Mills This Week
Official sources report the Cambria Company will resume operation at many mills on a larger scale than since last October. Several thousand men who have been idle for months are expected to find employment again this week in Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria Company
Johnstown
Murderers Escape Washington Slay Near Coal Works
Coroner W H Sipe and officers seek two men charged with the murder of Stephen Smith at Manifold Coal works late Monday. Smith, reportedly plied with liquor at a christening, was lured outside after a pretended insult and shot as he stepped from the door. The killers, strangers to the village, fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. H. Sipe
Stephen Smith
Manifold Coal Works
Smith
Banker Hittenberger Sentenced In Embezzlement Case
New Castle Joseph Hittenberger former head of the foreign department at Lawrence Savings and Trust bank was sentenced by Judge Porter to four months in jail after conviction for embezzlement. The court reduced the term due to his age over 60 and his repayment of about 400 dollars of the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Joseph Hittenberger
Foreign Department
Lawrence Savings and Trust Bank
W. E. Porter
Hittenberger
Record Tonnage on B. L. E. Butler Era
Cars on the Bessemer and Lake Erie line in service haul ore daily from Conneaut Harbor into the south end and Butler Mercer district. The coal tonnage to the harbor is heavy and the season looks to set a record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & L. E. Butler
Bessemer & Lake Erie
Conneaut Harbor
Butler-Mercer
Temperance raid drive targets Brockwayville speakeasies
Temperance forces led by F A Gaupp of Rideway state superintendent of the Anti Saloan League have started a crackdown in Brockwayville. Several places were raided last week and over 100 witnesses have been subpoenaed for hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockwayville
F. A. Gaupp
Rideway
Anti-Saloan League
Furnaces Restart At Rosena Plant After Idleness
About 300 men are affected as the Rosena furnace resumes operations after weeks of idleness. The Carnegie Steel Company plant, with a 600 ton daily capacity, will restart alongside other local furnaces in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Rosena
Carnegie Steel Company
Tin Mills Won't Shut Down Despite Summer Heat
New Castle reports no orders yet for the annual summer shutdown of the tin mills. Mills are expected to stay open through the season as a rush of tin orders for the canning trade drives continued operation in hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Fire destroys Bourg store and homes in Hackett area
Fire caused by a skyrocket destroys the residence and store of L Bourg at Hackett near Pinleyville and the Probsch residence. Two losses totaling 6000 dollars. Roof set afire by a skyrocket piece, blaze spreads to nearby buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinleyville
L. Bourg
Hackett
Matthew Probsch
Bourg
Probsch
Bond Issue Planned for Monongahela River Bridge
Washington county commissioners seek court permission to issue a bond not to exceed 125000 for constructing a bridge over the Monongahela river at Monongahela. The cost to be shared by Washington and Allegheny counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Monongahela River
Monongahela
Allegheny
Complete Coal Land Deal In Somerset County
Johnstown details completed for Carbo Smokeless Coal Company to purchase Stony Creek Coal and Coke Company's property between Holsopple and Foustwell. Transfer covers 900 acres of coal land valued at over $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnsatown
Carbo Smokeless Coal Company
Stony Creek Coal & Coke Company
Holsopple
Foustwell
Somerset County
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