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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
2
A Chicago press roundup reports Springfield Illinois erupting into a race riot after the removal of George Richardson. National Guard units from Chicago and several regiments quell outbreaks as casualties mount and officials offer rewards for arresting murderers.
Rear Admiral Robly D. Evans celebrated his sixty second birthday and retired from service amid a large Lake Mohonk reception. Edward Cotteringham of Lipton Indiana charged with embezzling five thousand dollars arrested in Ottawa. Alfred T. Wimberly of Des Moines Iowa died by his own hand in Louisville Kentucky. Representative James S. Sherman notified of his nomination for vice president at Chicago convention. Oklahoma City editor Omer K Benedict jailed on criminal libel charge by Governor Haskell.
Seventy miners were trapped by a mine explosion in Wigan England with fears of large fatalities. A fire in London Ontario killed three firemen and injured a fourth as floors collapsed. Arthur Neidlander and his wife were murdered in Columbus Ohio. Captain Baldwin tested a dirigible at Fort Myer. By R Thomas a former banker and racehorse owner was seriously injured in Long Branch New Jersey when his car crashed another vehicle. A bandit robbed a Northern Pacific train near Spokane Washington, targeting the main car.
Illinois campaign kickoff looms as James Sherman plans a September start to his west then east tour through the campaign. Senator Foraker resents Ohio campaign snub and may skip Youngstown meeting while Hitchcock and Du Pont court his aid. Bryan receives Minnesota trick mule to mascot the party ahead of Labor Day speeches.
In Wigan England August 20 it is believed all 70 miners entombed by Tuesday’s explosion at the Maypole coal mine perished. Four men rescued earlier were in an adjacent building as the ventilating fan was repaired. Seventeen bodies remained at the shaft bottom after rescuers found 18 corpses.
The empire reported 26 new death sentences in 24 hours across Kharkov Saratov Kiev Warsaw Plusk and Lodz. The Saratov cases involved ex sailors from the Black Sea fleet for loot at an estate. Kiev defendants faced forester murder attempts. Warsaw convicts were for robbery with violence. Lodz cases were for an armed railroad train attack.
Munich reports a new high explosive tested near the city in the presence of the artillery proving commission from Berlin and Bavarian and imperial officials. Three shells exploded by electricity tore Krupp armor plates to pieces. The explosive is the invention of Fritz Gehre.
Columbus Ohio August 20 The state board of agriculture announces 20 Philadelphia young women will stroll the fair grounds during the state fair dressed in directoire gowns under Miss Anna Delaney. They will wear genuine articles split up to the knee and move about the grounds.
Vladi vostok reports the arrest of Japanese spies at Slavianskaia a port on Peter the Great bay south of Vladivostok. The men were found with plans of the port defenses military statistics and topographical instruments submitted to the military court.
Springfield riots ease after Gov. Deneen orders withdrawal of First and Fourth infantry regiments. Third and Fourth units depart Thursday leaving about 1,500 troops to quiet the city. A grand jury probes rioters while officials urge citizens to aid the state attorney with information.
Marshal North Carolina August 20 fire destroyed Wofford Tweed home on Laurel Mountain. His wife their three children and Mrs Murray Tweed were burned to death in the blaze.
Two old Hebrew beggars travel through Pittsburg seeking funds for their capital. Ike climbs to a residence but returns empty handed. He explains the residents are poor, noting only two ladies playing one piano, a humorous end to their visit.
A dialogue shows a man denying marrying for money and rejecting the idea of an heiress becoming an old maid because of wealth, highlighting restraint and prudence in marriage choices.
A Philadelphia Inquirer report recounts an London bishop telling John Morley about an Indian school exam. A student lists curries pepper citron chillies chutney and then blurts India-gestion, prompting laughter at the famed Indian export.
A Frye’s Magazine passage argues that chivalry in sport should fade as women gain equality. It insists “Ladies First” remains an enduring principle among sportsmen, contrasting outdated notions with a healthy athletic spirit and emancipation ideals.
Silas recounts Reuben falling for a one dollar ad promising absorbing literature. He received a pamphlet titled How Blotters Are Made and another titled Points on Turkish Towels. Cyrus reacts with amused disbelief at the prank.
An old advertisement argues that coffee causes headaches and nervousness. It recounts a reader’s coffee dependence and the relief found after switching to Postum, claiming universal health benefits and urging readers to try the product and read accompanying literature.
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