07 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1911
Page
1
Editorial notes the reciprocity act passed by Congress but awaits Canadian ratification and a likely harsh Canadian debate. It argues the pact will not affect US prices soon, despite supporters touting its broader principle and potential political impact, including possible future Pennsylvania public interest.
John A Reed, longtime farmer near Jacksonville, died at Warren hospital this morning at age 73. Funeral is expected Thursday afternoon with final details to follow.
Aggregated OCR text shows for sale notices including a saleslady applicant and items like 101 chairs in good condition and a seven nose buggy. It also contains garbled remarks about Napoleon, American civilization, and fears of urban decay amid references to country youth and city life.
A column of brief notes from various towns cites visits and travels. Names include John A. Remaley Winnie Churchill Frank Douglas Nelson Warden Blair Moorhead Mrs James Daugherty Lester Lydick Percy Lydick Richard Hook Terrence Hook and others. Weather discussion and excerpts from The Druids offer miscellaneous context.
In Fulton Missouri authorities arrest Jefferson Woods Lee Boyd and Anna Boyd on charges of attempted murder by poisoning. At the home of Edward McPheeter four gum packages with strychnine were found on display at different times, leading to a sweep of possible poisoning attempts targeting local children.
A battered delivery wagon pulled by two wild eyed horses disrupts a stable. The driver recalls a runaway while a theater manager contemplates mournful preparations for a proprietor’s funeral, debating whether to close or mockingly dress the cast in black stockings.
Riot actions in New York spread from a street near the Uranus canal to Coney Island avenue where tram cars were stoned. Fifteen people were injured, including a policeman, six company employees, a twelve year old boy, and six women. Two women remain in hospitals, one with a possible skull fracture. Patrick J. Shea says strikers plan to seek Mayor Gaynor’s help to settle the strike.
Judge Lawrence Degratt of Polk County District Court issues a mandatory writ ordering the Des Moines City Railway to reinstate Conductor WW Ill Hiatt and have conductors and motormen return to work. Des Moines streetcars operated last night amid claims of potential business demobilization if the strike continued. The union asserts victory, seeking court arbitration, while the company says it will comply temporarily but expects higher court reversal.
A negro prisoner, William King, was brought to the county jail by Charles Lilly, United States commissioner, when rapid transport from the railroad station likely saved his life. The plan to kill or detain the captive was thwarted as locals did not know of his arrival. In other notes, a 64-year-old farmer, George Sprouse, was sentenced to ten years for crimes against his daughter, and a mine worker, Herus Phalle, died after a fatal accident at Yatesboro Mining works.
The tale recalls a 1706 interview at The Hague between Elector Frederick and William III of England over seating. The King sat in an armchair while the elector would use a plain settle. The dispute sparked high drama, prompting a compromise that left both monarchs standing to talk.
Summary of the game includes two-base hits by St. Clair and Woolward, a three-base hit by Woodward, a double play involving McGregor, McCleland and McCune, and stolen bases by St. Clair Frye Branden and Bowman. Pitchers Seanor and Treasure struck out six each, with two walks for each. Umpire Daugherty.
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