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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
6
A condensed roundup labels domestic and foreign items of broad public interest. It notes kernels culled from moments around the world, highlighting topics of universal concern and curiosity for readers everywhere.
A Cologne report via Overseas News agency cites Hindu troops mutinying in Egypt, killing 12 officers before a two hour battle routed them. Other items note Grand Duke Nicholas’s capture of Erzerum prisoners, Turkish garrison losses, a St. Joseph stockman murder, Eastland disaster defendants spared from trial, and various fires, wrecks, and political incidents.
Maurice Vignaux noted as a renowned French billiardist dies in Monte Carlo per New York cable advisories. He previously defeated George Sutton 500 to 496 at the Grand hotel in Paris on January 29, 1904. Irene Langhorne Gibson and George B. Post Jr. announce their engagement in New York.
Diplomats notified abroad that merchant ships may carry defensive arms as the senate votes 55 to 18 to ratify the long disputed Nicaragua treaty granting a 99 year canal route option and Gulf base for 3 million dollars. Increase of army to 250000 is proposed while neutrality efforts falter and suffrage bills stall.
Bill Quigley notes a remarkable sight as the Lancing the Edward Sewall and the Valer ie arrive to anchor at the East River docks. War has boosted sailing traffic in New York Bay as dock space tightens and a rare full rigged ship revival appears in the port.
In Philadelphia a trained lobster named Felix tried to escape with John Johns after being seen near a restaurant on Vine Street. Felix grabbed Johns and a police chase ensued ending at the station house where the lobster clamped onto a officer’s finger before calm was restored.
In Laporte Indiana Mrs Ethel M Barber a Mishawaka society woman was adjudged bankrupt for overspending on books. She acquired over $5 000 in titles including deluxe editions bindings and gold lettering with three volumes alone costing $1 800.
Mrs. Matilda Hope sues Haubstadt saloonkeeper William Hughes and his bondsman Aetna Accident for 3500 dollars claiming the loss of her husband Bert Hope’s support for her five children. Hope, serving a life term for his mother’s murder, allegedly bought and drank whisky at Hughes saloon before the tragedy.
Columbus reports George Long a shunter near Grammer paid $13 after pleading guilty to profanity in a case filed by Claydus P. Johnson. Long, owner of several foxhunting dogs, said his words about the man were true as Johnson shot and killed one of the dogs that wandered onto his property.
Crawfordsville Feb 21 The famous Mabel Rogers hazing case will not be tried until June 12 as several young women defendants are teaching and cannot be away. Rogers of Shoals says she was hazed at Purdue and seeks damages for permanent injuries.
Vincennes reports Frank E. B. and James Murphy withdrew their appeal in city court and paid fines of 50 dollars plus costs each for operating a blind tiger during last fall's Knox county fair. Judge Willoughby suspended the jail sentences.
W T Brinson of Waycross announced his candidacy for the Eleventh district. He claims he will be known as the biggest politician in the United States while weighing about 585 pounds in stocking feet. Brinson runs a large cotton plantation and turpentine and lumber interests and travels by a wagonlike buggy.
John Lavey twelve years old of Lafayette died after shooting himself in the stomach while playing with his father's revolver. He expired thirty minutes later in his mother's arms. He was the son of Charles Lavey.
In Bedford on February 21 the house of representatives passed a bill granting Ellen Moffett a pension of 12 dollars per month. Moffett, aged twenty eight, is blind and her father served as a Civil War veteran.
Henry F. France aged 56 a prominent Warsaw farmer was severely injured after a fall from a windmill while working February 21. Doctors consider recovery doubtful as he lies in the hospital with belief of critical injuries.
Seymour February 21 drillers seeking oil near Norman station struck gas and coal at 600 feet. The gas flow is estimated at 2,000,000 cubic feet per day in a significant discovery.
Bloomfield February 21 George Webb of Switz City was struck by a heavy timber at work on the Illinois trestle breaking his right arm and leg.
Linton, Feb 21 The last remaining frame building in the business section was destroyed by fire with a loss of 5000 dollars. John Russells saloon occupied the place.
G A R and Sons of Veterans of Chesterton with many subscribers plan a soldiers monument in Valparaiso on February 21. Local groups and supporters back the project to honor veterans.
Clyde Cunningham, an employee of the Mineral Wool plant in Alexandria, was seriously injured when he fell from a high trestle on February 21. The accident occurred in the city as authorities investigated the mishap.
Wabash February 21 Earl Ravencroft sixteen accidentally discharged a revolver he believed unloaded, wounding his hand while cleaning it.
Princeton report states Bert Hope, a man who killed his mother, was transported to Michigan City to start a life term in the state penitentiary.
A vivid portrait of Dee Robinson who cared for patients with humor and warmth He avoided clinical detours preferring personal rapport over formal surveys He charmed families and even kept the patient engaged with gentle jokes and peppermint treats Reflecting on his bedside manner the piece notes his reluctance to depart Cedar Mill road.
The congress of Ecuador grants a concession for a steamship line between Guayaquil and Philadelphia. Vessels fly the Ecuadorian flag and at least half the crew are Ecuadorian natives. Ships must begin service within one and a half years of signing.
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