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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
3
A garbled local report describes a driver and a society leader entangled in a chaotic incident. It mentions artifacts, a botet, and a pursuit through streets, with references to a crash near a cab and a wounded or exhausted person. The passage is unclear and partially unreadable.
An elderly man known as Connell died after falling into an open grate near a factory in Nleeps. Neighbors and friends recalled his quiet life and occasional health issues. Authorities investigated but released few details, noting the incident occurred during a period of illness and misfortune for the community.
A crowded platform scene drew shoppers and onlookers as the event reached its peak. Notables including Miller and Miles were visible amid the throng, while others handed items and waved to the crowd.
An early report describes a devastating blaze at a Wea Pron area dwelling that killed Mrs Parco, Meidenhath, and six children, with rescue efforts hampered by flames and collapsing structures. A man identified as Pregdare and others perished or survived amid the inferno. The incident prompts investigations into cause and safety measures.
A distorted OCR snippet mentions individuals and roles in a council, referencing directors and possible dates. Names, places, and actions are garbled, but the text implies a meeting or appointment sequence with several named figures and a note of positions or decisions.
A garbled report mentions a person named Pwo Patally Haury and Tagn dyn explosion with a collision involving Charles raft. It notes injuries to faces and heads, with both parties faintly described as injured and unsure of exact details.
An apparent fatal stabbing in South Bend may involve Alexander Sarvus and John Czima after a church fair quarrel. A separate incident reports Julius Toth, age 1, killed by a wire accident in South Bend. Other items mention political turmoil in Decatur, an incendiary fire at Amerie Lanop Glass in Myansville, and a factory receiver appointment for Fowler Glove and Millen Co. in Fowler.
Always unroll an umbrella when not in use. After it becomes wet open and dry. When dry stand with handle down. This method prevents cracking silk.
White watered paper for walls offers relief to women seeking calmer interiors. Vogue notes a white walls scheme with select cretonne fabrics creates a charming, understated look that alleviates eye and nerve fatigue caused by over-flowered papers.
An old mahogany polish mix is proposed using olive oil and vinegar in equal parts with pure alcohol. A wineglass of the oil and vinegar blend is combined with two tablespoonfuls of alcohol, applied sparingly and buffed with a soft cloth or silk handkerchief.
A quick method from the Indianapolis Farmer suggests mending worn table linen by threading a sewing machine with 100 cotton and using embroidery hoops to press and slide the fabric. The technique smooths napkins and tears, giving linen a renewed life and tidier appearance.
The article lists soda uses such as reviving carpet color and cleaning silver and kettles. It notes Mrs Cassie Chadwick died in the Columbus Ohio prison women’s ward after a lengthy confinement begun January 12 1906 following sensational financial exploits and a receivership case led by Herbert D Newton.
The Lusitania crosses the Atlantic in four days and twenty hours, surpassing all shore-to-shore records and reducing the voyage time by about nine and a half hours. The Cunard liner’s turbine engines are praised as advancing ocean speed, with best day’s run surpassing the Deutschland’s mark and England claiming the fleetest ship status across the Atlantic.
A mixed page shows old kitchen instructions for Apple Salad Caramels Poor Man's Cake and Banana Fritters, followed by lengthy notes on Mrs. Chadwick’s 1905 trial, balloon tests by Captain Chandler, and ship speed records. It blends culinary directions with historical crime, naval exploits, and ocean-liner performance feats.
The General Federation of Labor in France issued a manifesto violently attacking the army. The government vows to find and prosecute the authors.
The Tennessee Supreme Court upholds the Pendleton act, extending prohibition to all but five cities. The legislature voided charters of Knoxville Bristol Clarksville Columbia and Jackson and reincorporated them under the new law. Remaining cities allowed liquor sales after January 1 are Memphis Binghamton Chattanooga Nashville and LaFayette.
Chicago clinched the world championship by sweeping Detroit 2 to 0 to complete an undefeated run in the series. The Cubs, led by Chance’s trades and lineup, dominated the Tigers after a hard fought opening game tie, cementing Chicago’s first world title for a National League club. The victory caps a historic season with strong praise for both managers Jennings and Chance.
The Roumanian delegate urged allowing the Czar to summon the next conference, while Vancouver pressed Ottawa to bar Orientals. US authorities silenced protests against Judge Wilfley, and British fleet maneuvers in the North Sea were kept secret from all but Japan. The Dowager Empress of China launched reforms toward a constitution as Cuba faced labor unrest. A severe Western European storm caused floods in southern France, and Countess Montignoso’s brother planned to marry a humble Silesian girl. Mexico honored Secretary Root during his tour of Montezuma’s land.
Dun's Trade Review reports a positive Chicago outlook as cereals grow weaker but export demand for sur applies boosts prices. Money tightness eases with cash conversions, deposits rise and discounts ease. Production in leading industries matches last year while transport and distributive sectors expand. bank clearings reach 249,615,775, up 14.8 percent from last year. Failures in the district total 24, down from 25 last week.
New York reports tighter money markets and late crop movements slowing wholesale and retail trade for next year. Western and southern jobbers show increased recorder business, suggesting a strong fall for country merchants and repair needs from stock shortages. US failures total 192 that week, with Canada at 24, per Bradstreet's Commercial Report.
A dense listing of commodity quotes across multiple markets including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo. Cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and seeds priced with varying grades and ranges.
Dr J H W Townsend of the Connecticut Board of Health warns the typhoid bacillus can be carried for years after recovery without symptoms or knowledge. German expert Kutscher cites about 4 percent of patients becoming chronic carriers who can infect others. A New York cook example shows outbreaks in several households after her presence.
The piece alleges that sixty nine fire insurance firms and forty eight lumber companies formed a pool to fix prices. San Francisco authorities broke immunity contracts with the former board of supervisors and indicted Andrew M. Wilson S BR. Nicholson and Michael Coffey for allegedly accepting bribes.
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