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Newspaper

Montezuma Enterprise

Location

Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1912

Page

2

News of a Week in Condensed Form

A digest of notable events from around the world presented in brief lines. Highlights range across politics, culture, science, and society, offering a snapshot of moments shaping history during the week.

Supreme Court rules Union Pacific anti trust violation

The Supreme Court announced by Justice Day that Union Pacific by acquiring Southern Pacific stock formed a Sherman Act violation and a decree to dissolve the combination will be entered. Germany Austria and Italy renew the triple alliance for three years amid Balkan war tensions in Europe.

U. S. Supreme Court Justice Day Union Pacific Railroad Company Southern Pacific Germany Austria Italy Berlin Europe

Forgery arrests and crimes fill mixed docket across cities

John T. Fletcher Jr a Columbus heir is jailed in New Orleans on forgery charges and hospitalized after a blood vessel rupture. J Frank Hickey of Quincy under arrest in Buffalo confesses to multiple old murders citing liquor. John W Sibben of Manistee pleads guilty to embezzling 44300 and gets seven years six months. The Hustler sank in the St Clair river drowning two crewmen. A recall movement targets Los Angeles Mayor Alexander after City Prosecutor Guy Eddie arrest. Court dismisses four of forty five defendants as evidence is deemed insufficient.

John T. Fletcher, Jr Columbus New Orleans J. Frank Hickey Quincy Mass Buffalo N. Y Joseph Josephs Lackawanna Michael Kruck New York Joseph Morey Lowell John W. Sibben First National Bank of Manistee, Mich United States Fort Leavenworth Kan Alexander Los Angeles Cal Guy Eddie

Various National and Local News Digest Highlights

A Cordele Georgia loss in a cotton firm with 125000 assets and 250000 liabilities is reported. A Chicago reform address criticizes lax marriage laws. Habeas corpus hearings in Columbia. Fatal motorcycle crash at Piqua Troy speedway. NY Central train derails with no injuries. KC real estate head commits suicide. A aeronaut dies from 2000 foot fall at Jacksonville fair. Burns testimony links union spy to Times bombing. Minneapolis pulpit dance scene shocks audience. Missing bonds found in Kansas City. Hunting fatalities rise from 1911. Hoboken factory blaze causes 200000 loss. Prospector alliance appeals to western governors.

Balkan War Forces Advance Amid European Efforts

War measures by Germany Austria Roumania and Servia continue after a brief lull. The Balkan conflict on the Tehatalfa front resumes with renewed fury as European chancelleries confront a probable war scenario. The Porte issues a statement following a ministers council meeting.

Germany Austria Roumania Servia Tehatalfa Council of Ministers Porte Atetement Eisanding Dourparters

State Mine Inspector counters coal price claims

Indiana produced a record 14,204,578 tons of bituminous coal and 513,700 tons of black coal in the year ended September 30 1912. The report shows high prices cannot be blamed on shortages. most coal was consumed in state and miners earned $12,302,947.71 for bituminous and $786,053.61 for block coal.

Indianapolis Frank I. Pierce Indiyana Illinois Indiana

Believe Pardon Is Due

Hartford residents think Albert Musser petitioning for a pardon has been sufficiently punished for his role in a Portland robbery murder. Musser and Marshall allegedly entered Mrs. Eliza Stolz’s home in 1907 in a bid to rob. Stolz was bound and gagged and later died, possibly from the gag. Musser’s case was moved here on a venue change.

Hartford City Albert Musser Musser Marshall Eliza Stolz Portland

Three Buildings Burned in Newcastle Fire

Three frame structures on South Fifteenth street housed Daniel Shaffer's grocery and the Guttman Furniture Co. and their contents were destroyed. Loss totaled 5750 with 1800 insured. Buildings owned by William J. Murphy, First National Bank cashier. Lightning briefly disrupted the fire alarm, hindering summons of help.

Newcastle South Fifteenth Street Daniel Shaffer Guttman Furniture Company William J. Murphy First National Bank

Forgets Machines in Gear In Cranking Accident

Elwood December 4. James Nelson a farmer forgot his car was in gear and was knocked through a fence and run over when he tried to crank it His wife in the auto switched off the car preventing further injury Nelson suffered several broken ribs and possible internal injuries.

Elwood James Nelson Nelson

Pioneer Killed by Train in Wanatah Crossing

Ezra Wilson eighty two a Wanatah pioneer was instantly killed when struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at a railroad crossing in Wanatah business district. A second fast train coming prevented him from seeing the oncoming train and his delay in moving proved fatal.

Laporte Ezra Wilson Wanatah Pennsylvania

Thieves Start Fire at Ingle Coal Mine Warehouse

Evansville reports a fire destroying the Ingle coal mine warehouse. Evidence shows thieves ransacked the miners shaft clothing and valuables totaling $600, with the mine company loss at $800.

Evansville Ingle

Alarm Clock Fire Triggers Family Escape

A fire in a Warsaw home started by gnawed match-heads woke the Rathbun family when an alarm clock set for three o clock rang. The house was soon a mass of flames and the family escaped unharmed.

Warsaw L. E. Rathbun

Burglars Loot Home of William Wood in Shelbyville

Burglars entered the Wood residence near Shelbyville and carried away clothing items including a $25 suit and other goods. The heist occurred in the Der.4 area with valuables taken from the dwelling. Authorities search for suspects and monitor the scene for leads.

Shelbyville Der William Wood West Ed Sotoat

The World of Elegance Dilemma at Expensive Store

In a scene at an upscale shop two characters argue about spending. A passerby mocks the display dummies while another insists they teach fine manners through observation. The exchange highlights social pretensions and lessons in behavior.

Edward

Peter Doubt's Recipe for Success

The Minneapolis Messenger quotes Peter Doubt on the secret of success. He quips that the answer will be born lucky, a remark he plans to give when asked after age fifty about the key to success, in a light exchange with his wife.

Peter Doubt Minneapolis Messenger Mr. Doubt

What He Thought Wayback Scene

A bantering exchange about a city youth and his aim to study medicine. One speaker asks if the future doctor is diligent while another notes the youth is currently studying to become a physician.

Wayback

A Doctor’s Sleep Leaves Coffee Behind

A doctor notes insomnia can stem from stomach issues and caffeine in coffee and tea. He cites Postum as a caffeine free sleep aiding substitute, touting its gentleness on nerves, with testimonials from a Georgia physician and guidance on preparation and available sizes.

Postum Wellville Clee Co Battle Creek

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washington Court of Appeals For District of Columbia Thomas A. Holison Charles P. Taft Cincinnati Republican Campaign Republican National Committee House War Department Army of Veterans Grand Army of the Republic Gettysburg Hustler St. Clair River Alfred Nicholson John Prescious Port Huson Grande Pointe Mich Annie Smith Dallas Pont George P. "Rockhold Simpson Recil Lyon Texas W. W. Espey Savannah Cordele Charles N. Goodnow Chicago National Reform Association Pittsburg R. Tillman, Jr B. R. Tillman Lucy Dugas State Supreme Court Columbia Homer Whitlock Ora Wilhelm Piqua, O Piqua-Troy Speedway Here New York Central Hoffman’s Schenectady Bruce M. Priddy Real Estate Board of Kansas City Richard Frayne Jacksonville Fla Herbert 8. Hockin Iron Workers’ Union Los Angeles Times William J. Burns Raymond J. Burns C. L. Morrill Minneapolis Minn Hoboken N. J John Courtade Bird Bishop Prospectors’ Alliance of America Pierce Bright Dean T. H. Williams Elm St Ill Air Deng Store Foster-Milburn CO Mose Sam Jackson Saling Gladys Fance Kingman Co D. Baker Cunningham Birtle Man Can R. Hse W. Patterson Cass Co Towa R. House Eliott Iowa Hempstead CO Ark Best In Co New Barn M. Morgan Hope, Ark Columbia CO Wis D. Dupless Portage Wic Fulton Co Bates CO Linn Co M. O. Danks Pleasanton F. Rose, Langenburg, Sask Strome Alta Gallatin Co Mont C. E. Soderstrom Bozeman Dilke SASK J. H. Dunphy Town Ward Co N. D Ch. K Des Lacs Sheridan CO MC Lean CO P. N. Langbell Max A. Arkansas CO Jos. Robnett Almyra Knox CO Meade CO SO. Cak Nelson Fish, Dalzell S. D A. Sask A. Cult South Alberta Skelding Bros McLeod, Alta Texas Co T. R. Casebeer Dykes, Mo Pulaski Sibley Co N. P. Swanson, Winthrop Oklahoma Spavinaw Mineral Land Co Oklahoma City Okishowa Saskatchewan Ape Saskatchawan Canada Eanes Geo. W Aird
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