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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
1
A presidential appeal to strengthen anti-trust measures arrived Monday but drew scant attention. The House, bound by new rules, could not officially receive it, while the Senate paused naval appropriation work and deferred full reading until today. Only a few initial lines were read before adjournment.
Washington report describes tense House debate over reading President Roosevelt’s message. Rules and motions clogged the day as Democrats blocked recess and argued quorum issues. A resolution allowed funds for a paper investigation committee, while Tawney and Rodenburg sparred over appropriations and party conduct.
Fragment describes delayed business due to supply bills and a long season with evidence that the issue was pot. It notes rows progressed further than normal for this time of year.
In Washington on April 28 the four battleship program failed again in the senate after the house rejection. The vote favored the two battleships plan with additional colliers and submarines, totaling 123 million dollars. Debate spanned three days with sharp exchanges between Beveridge and Aldrich as leaders outlined a two ships per year authorization until naval needs are met.
Washington reports President Roosevelt declares two battleships completed this year and a promise for two more annually. He says this pace keeps the United States abreast of global naval buildup and strengthens his position in dictating naval policy abroad.
News dispatch notes Honduran forces moving near the Guatemalan border amid rising regional tensions. The report cites unnamed officials and mentions potential cross border implications for regional stability and security cooperation.
Semi official reports indicate the pope will hold a consistory in the first fortnight of June to create new cardinals. Weather and market reports show wheat in Chicago pressured by crops and cables. A Mozambique cyclone causes heavy loss of life and property. Lake Superior experienced a severe northwest gale with 60 mph winds and snow. Guatemala disturbances may affect the Central American peace mission. The treasury budget calls for a national bank loan of about 45 million dollars, with portions due in May 9 and May 23, 1908.
Muncie Indiana April 28 Local glass workers report efforts to close all glass bottle factories by June 1 failed. Demand surges and shortages of ware with busy shipping orders push most plants to stay open through the summer heat. Factories had paused after the financial turmoil, but workers hope to continue employment.
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that a dying declaration by railroad engineer Grayson is competent in Gambrell’s murder case, reversing prior rejection of evidence about Grayson being an infidel and not dying under fear, affecting Gambrell, a white defendant in Smith County.
The body of Ars Sarah Drennan, axed and skull crushed, was found packed in a trunk at her Brownville home near Welertown. Police claim a confession may solve the case as they detain James Farmer and his wife, long time residents, amid ongoing inquiries.
Fifteen persons died and several were seriously injured when a river steamer overturned near the mouth of the Mississippi river during a windstorm while traveling from Helena to Caruthersville Missouri. Dozens more suffered exposure as rescuers searched the scene.
Terre Haute Ind April 28 miners and operators formed a new sub committee to draft a wage contract after a deadlock on several clauses. The old contract expired amid disagreement and miners press for abrogation of a $1 per day fine for illegal strikes, with operators largely ready to renew the prior terms.
A violent storm and tornado near Fuger Indiana killed John Scott and wrecked homes along a stretch two miles south of Quincy. The system turned his house from its foundation and leveled farm buildings including those of Frank Montgomery, John Snl and John Gillespie. Roads were blocked by uprooted trees and fences were destroyed as residents faced extensive damage.
Rushville Indiana April 28 Amos Winship a local merchant and landowner was found lying on the White River bank with a gunshot wound the incident remains under investigation as authorities seek a motive and suspect.
Text indicates Ger and Will to be moved to Denver then New York and deported to Sume, Hungary for trial. Choles has been tracked 10,000 miles by European secret service men.
The Senate passed the pension and District of Columbia appropriation bills. The president's special message urging a legislative program was read, and Senator Warner's Brownsville affray chapter was heard. House actions included cyclone aid resolution and minor measures while debating the sundry civil appropriation.
Washington April 29 Admiral Francis T Bowles former head of the navy bureau and now president of Fore River Ship Building denied Rep George Lilleys charge that Electric Boat Co earned excessive profits on government contracts.
Washington reports a dispute over the Civil War widows pension boost signed by President Roosevelt on Sunday April 19. The claim questions Sunday passage while Attorney General Bonaparte says the bill becomes law within ten days without the president's signature.
Four armed men held up guards transporting $18,000 from Welch to Dary to pay the employer of the United States Coal and Coke company a subsidiary of United States Steel. The money, shipped by Mc Dowell County National Bank, left Welch. No clues to the robbers.
South Bend Indiana April 29 Mayor Edward J Fogarty was not impeached at the recent city council meeting No impeachment motions were made and citizens packed the gallery in disappointment, seeing his enforcement of laws as earning him a respite.
Jury for Abraham Ruef has been completed and testimony has begun in San Francisco as the trial resumes.
Senate confirms Robert H. Bryzon as Indianapolis postmaster. Suva reports American fleet invited to Fiji Islands. Republican primaries in District of Columbia feature a African American delegate among uneven results.
Dillsboro Indiana reports Fred Lubbe former cashier of the First National Bank of Dillsboro is in custody in Los Angeles. A careful audit found a shortage of 12500 dollars with tangled entries as another fraud claim emerges from a 1907 departure after a bank examiner visit.
A foggy incident at Cutoff Island near New Harmony ends with Wesley Wallace dead after a confrontation with Charles Aiken and his brother. Wallace attacked with a club. Charles Aiken fired a shotgun, hitting Wallace in the neck. The Aikens surrendered, claiming self defense. Mt. Vernon reports April 29.
A report from Laporte Indiana on April 29 describes Captain Streeter as reappearing on the scene. A. M. Biddleson of York City is among men who claim ownership of all shorelines along Lake Michigan, asserting historic land claims across the Illinois and Indiana boundaries.
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