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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
2
The Agriculture Department agencies push Indian affairs toward farming on allotments with profit. A government crop report signals the sharp August decline in crops nationwide due to drought and heat. The piece also mentions Taft’s reception in the Japan dispatch and various political and military items.
A Pittsburgh, Butler and Harmony interurban car struck a mine under the rails causing a catastrophic explosion. Dozens of passengers were injured, though police report no fatalities. The incident occurred as the car returned home from Pittsburgh business districts.
Indianapolis awaits a multi-building evening program at the state fair with poultry horticultural agricultural and fine art venues open nightly for a single admission. Horse shows remain pay at night while other attractions operate free, and concerts feature Weber’s band and soprano Miss Blanche Mehaffy. State funds show a margin of about 100000 with total tax rate 31.85 cents and projected receipts around 5.055 million.
The Marion County Fish and Game Protective association asks Governor Marshall to instruct George W. Miles to stop issuing carp seines and recall existing permits. Resolutions cite thousands of pounds of edible fish removed from streams, harming bass restocking efforts and sport fishing. Members plan to press the governor with reports from affected communities. Purdue offers ten pounds of winter wheat seed to interested Indiana farmers for on farm testing at no cost.
W A Deharity head of the state uniform public accounting department says new uniform receipts and disbursements forms will prevent disputes over fees. The forms reflect acts of 1911 and require fees to be paid into the county treasury with separate columns for each item. They also record fees held in trust and paid to heirs and newspapers. The system serves as both record and legal guide for county clerks to monitor finances.
Sid Conger former state oil inspector paid the state board of accounts 1 05 claiming full settlement of all claims from an examination of his office. The 5000 clerk hire item was not charged against him after affidavits from lawmakers showed they expected such use.
The state board of health has collected data from about twenty five poliomyelitis cases as it studies the disease and seeks to draw general and specific conclusions. The board will not yet speculate on the epidemic’s cause given the current data.
The executive committee of the Indiana Teachers' Association met in Indianapolis and outlined a tentative program for the organization’s December gathering. Most sessions will be in Tomlinson Hall with speakers including Dr. William E. Watt of Chicago Dr. Woods Hutchinson of New York Dr. Henry Suzzalo of Columbia University and Dr. E. B. Bryan of Colgate University.
Fort Wayne civic group to dedicate a bronze tablet at the riverfront marking the start of river improvement work. T. F. Thiem, a manufacturer, funded about 10000 dollars for the display and river beautification effort. The tablet honors him and signals the beginning of the city project.
South Bend Aug 12 The St Joseph county commissioners rejected all bids for 50 voting machines without unsealing them and said new bids would be sought on August 14 with updated specifications. Four weeks advertising is required and bids won t be opened before September 18. The action followed legal advice that the board cannot force firms to defer payments until tested in 1912 elections.
Kokomo August 12 Mrs Cecil Drinkwater formerly of St Louis died after a baffling disease not explained by blood analysis. She had witnessed a traction car wreck on June 23 and declined in health thereafter. She was buried in her wedding gown, soon after the death of her babe within twelve hours.
Fort Wayne relatives of Mrs. Emma Nolan killed by her husband James Nolan while intoxicated will seek possession of the couple’s jointly held real estate. They argue a murderer cannot benefit from property that would have vested after the victim’s death.
Peru August report says Miss Tena Wappler a local stenographer woke from a dream of hair-cutting, seized scissors and severed one long braid. She awoke to find the braid shortened. a barber completed the trim.
Fort Wayne on August 12 reports jailer Charles Akers had the ends of his right middle and index fingers bitten off by Polish laborer Almon Bajavica who attacked with an ax. Bajavica tore a pipe free and felled another prisoner as Akers restrained him. Akers lost two digits.
In Shelbyville on August 12 Mrs William Crosby nineteen and four month old Juanita McClain of Mr and Mrs Ira McClain were drowned after falling from a trestle into Swamp creek. Grandmother Ida Crowley accompanied the party and says Crosby stumbled while crossing with the child.
Fort Wayne Aug. 12 The city administration in a letter to Prosecutor Thomas asked him to call the grand jury to investigate a newspaper claim of a crooked deal between the city and the railroads over track elevation work. Thomas will refer the matter to Circuit Judge O'Rourke.
Etta Detrich fifteen daughter of farmer Henry Detrich collapsed from heat while wading in White river below Columbus and drowned in about three feet of water as companions feared to aid her after she swooned and fell face forward.
A courtship tale from Mack's National Monthly recounts a couple who resolve to publish banns to decide who dictates marriage. The man initially refuses to marry, claiming he has changed his mind, while the woman plots to allow appearances to control the social outcome, leading to a paradox at the wedding question.
A Kansas man describes years of back eruptions and intense itching finally relieved by Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. After two to four months his skin nearly cleared and he praises Cuticura as the best skin remedies. He includes an offer for free samples from Cuticura Dept. 27 IX Boston.
A distressing account describes a poor woman who lost both arms in a railroad wreck. The bleak portrayal notes the added hardship for a woman deprived of arms and the challenge of daily tasks such as checking her collar and belt.
The dialogue features two dentists trading barbed quips about patient reactions. The first boasts painless work lulling patients to sleep, while the second claims patients crave photos to capture expressions of relief or delight.
Readers in Peoria and New Orleans credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with relieving years of illness including inflammation and fears of surgical operations. Mrs Christina Reed and Mrs Lily Peyroux share experiences recovering health and offer letters for more information.
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