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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
Caracas reports say General Castro resumed riding after illness as U S Hamilton concession findings trigger a sharp Venezuelan editorial attack on Judge Calhoun. The constitutional piece questions U S motives and legal grounds, urging public judgment on American justice and diplomacy.
Washington reports a small gun boat will operate in West Indian waters to visit Port of Spain and Puerto Cabello as a temporary cable ship. The move follows the closure of LaGuaira port amid bubonic plague concerns, with Minister Russell dispatching the vessel from the state department for communications to Chiaveeag.
Aprit 22 local option laws failed in many Pinats towns as saloon bans passed in only a few areas. Cairo voted dry by a large margin, while Barrington barely went dry. Several towns retained saloons, some in two township districts showed opposing outcomes, and the Illinois Supreme Court may hear challenges on these inconsistent results.
Washington April 21 The house banking and currency committee tabled the Vreeland substitute and favored the Fowler currency commission bill reporting it with a 10 to 3 vote. The Fowler plan calls for a 43 member commission including 11 senators, 11 representatives and 21 citizens. Vreeland argued against adjourning without protection against panic. Ebeneger Hill criticized the measure. The Aldrich bill faced no reasons given when tabled. Also noted were debates on adjournment, rules changes for suspension days, and the Brownsville inquiry with Senator Borah defending the Army’s negro troops’ conduct. Senate coverage included funds from public lands for drainage projects and reports on naval and agricultural appropriations.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived in Copenhagen to visit the Danish royal family. The trip follows news of a massive fire in the Glenn Pool Oklahoma oil field that spilled thousands of barrels of oil and caused extensive damage. The West spring and summer racing season opened at the Kentucky Association track in Lexington. May wheat options rose over two cents in Chicago trading amid limited offerings. The retirement of Rear Admiral config noted.
Washington April 21 Speaker Cannon introduced a resolution to appoint a six member select committee to investigate the causes of rising white paper costs. The panel may sit in Washington or elsewhere during sessions and recess and has subpoena and oath authority to gather information for possible legislation. Uncle Joe was sustained in the House.
Charles B. Flint and Grant Hugh Brown of New York testified before the Lilley committee regarding last March talks to combine Electric and Lake Boat interests. Brown clarified contradictions that had appeared in prior testimony.
Indianapolis values show Wheat No 2 red at 96c, Corn No 2 at 65c, Oats No 3 mixed at 5lc, Hay varieties from 11 to 15 dollars per ton, Cattle 3.50 to 6.90, Hogs 4.00 to 6.05, Sheep 2. es Lambs 5 to 7.75, Receipts include 4600 hogs 1200 cattle 150 sheep, over 200 horses offered at opening.
South Bend Indiana on April 22 led by Mayor Edward J. Fogarty issued sweeping law enforcement orders closing all liquor establishments and private bars at 11 pm, including clubhouses, Elks Temple, and Indiana club. Police maintained a quiet night with no complaints as threats of impeachment proved effective.
In LaPorte Indiana on April 22 William Tolton, already saved from a lynching years earlier, escaped a mob after beating his wife and daughter. He was battered and left with two broken ribs and numerous cuts but will recover. Tolton, with a murky past including a murder charge, whipped his wife and daughter after their quarrel, then threw them from the house and dumped most furniture outside. Neighbors intervened, subjecting him to a severe beating before his escape.
Columbus Indiana April 22 George W Tinsley seventy died by self inflicted gunshot at his residence in poor health despondency suspected. He leaves a widow and one son Bruce Tinsley of Louisville. Tinsley was known for scientific writings and for books and maps on astronomy.
Harvey Hinkle faces arraignment in Monroe circuit court on charges of waylaying and killing John McClintock and shooting Edna Rogers amid jealousy. Defense plans to claim insanity. Hinkle fled to Arkansas after the crime and was captured in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, later making and then repudiating a jail confession.
In Nashville Indiana on April 22 the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Robertson near Cooper fell into a tub of boiling water while playing. The mother heard a faint cry, found the child almost submerged, and could not save her life.
Anderson Indiana April 22 Loren King pleaded guilty to robbing Big Four freight cars and was sentenced to prison after authorities found evidence, including items in his home. The case details show a direct link between the confessed crime and the recovered merchandise.
A joint Ohio House resolution, adopted to be sent to the Senate, accuses Cleveland and Cuyahoga County officials of concentrated political control, protecting gamblers and liquor interests, with mayoral influence alleged. It calls for a three member bipartisan committee to investigate, with powers to summon witnesses and seize records.
Poughkeepsie April 21 The first step toward Harry K Thaws release from Matteawan asylum has been taken Thaws counsel applied to Justice Marschauser at White Plains for an order directing the superintendent to permit Thaw to sign a formal writ of habeas corpus. After the application is made he will likely be brought before a justice for a hearing to determine his sanity.
In New York on April 21 reporters pressed Mr. Bryan about a presidential bid. He replied with a Caesar reference noting that Caesar would have divided Gaul into three parts, implying uncertainty about his own nomination.
In Columbus Ohio on April 21 the body recovered from the Scioto River is identified as Abner Bosworth of Hazelwood Pennsylvania. Bosworth reportedly leaped from Broad Street Bridge on August 8 to evade police from Frankfort Indiana who sought him on forgery charges.
National League results from Cincinnati Pittsburg and Philadelphia show varied outcomes with high scoring games. Brooklyn New York St Louis Chicago also feature decisive margins while American League matchups include New York Washington Chicago Louis Boston Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland. American Association games report Indiana Olis Milwaukee Toledo St Paul Louisville City Columbus Minneopa amid a dialect vignette at a Dayton ticket office.
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