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Newspaper

Montpelier Herald

Location

Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1906

Page

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Federal intervention threats loom over city rights debate

The Senate spends hours debating measures tied to guaranteed protections and federal power. Discussions touch on Indian affairs funds, district matters, and potential civil and military actions, as Christmas holidays prompt member exodus.

Washington Tee Utional Lavor California Federal Eoustinaier Cronhd United States Vic Hots District of Columbia

Army and Navy budgets debated in Senate growth worry

Senators Warren Hale and Scott clashed over growing army and navy costs. They noted Endicott fortifications funds and argued for trimming expenditures while recognizing military needs. Hale warned the navy faces deeper issues as two thirds of revenues support past pensions and future war burdens.

Washington Warren Hale Scott Senate Endicott Board Navy Naval Committee Mr. Hale Boott

Survived Fortifications Probe Cites Expensive Guns

Report notes nine coast fortifications inspected by the surveyor who found new guns sewn in canvas and rubbed with vaseline. He urges a measure to ensure proper care of these guns or halt further related expenses. Inquiries seek an investigation. Washington, December. Senator Patterson denounced a New York paper about globty sent to Congress. Corbin Coen and others questioned amid vague references to rope and European events.

Akron boiler incident at plant release streams steam

A damaged report notes a boiler at the Akron plant released escaping steam during operation. The boiler allegedly was not new and had been put into service after repairs.

Akron Dee Akron Vieht

Tragedy In Dayton Journal Composting Room

Two men from Jamestown Ohio Stanley Taylor and Paul Feokles were found dead in the Dayton Journal composting room. A super heated natural gas stove released pressure that caused the fatal exposure.

Dayton Thee Stanley Taylor Paul Feokles Jamestown Dayton Journal

Collision in the Channel sinks Belgian steamer Cap Juby

In heavy fog off the British channel the Arlington a British steamer of 1946 tons collided with and sank the Belgian steamer Cap Juby of 652 tons from Antwerp bound for Newport. Twelve of the Cap Juby crew were drowned while the captain and five crew members were saved.

Dover Arlington Juby Antwerp Newport Dungeness Cap

Brush With Counterfeiters in Remote Oklahoma House

In South McAlester Indian Territory on December 19 Deputy Marshals Gray and Stevens encountered John McClain and an accomplice named Malone counterfeiting. McClain fired on Gray and was killed by the marshal.

South McAlester I. T United States Gray Stevens John McClain Malone McClain

Victims of Gas Fatal in boardinghouse room

In St. Joseph Missouri on December 19 James Smith of Topeka and William S Howell of Kansas City iron molders were found dead in a boarding house room from asphyxiation due to gas leaking from a heater.

St. Joseph, Mo James Smith Topeka William S. Howley Kansas City

Famine Deepens in Kilangsu as Destitute Gather

Famine conditions worsen in Kilangsu with about one hundred thousand destitute encamped at Trinkiansu and Henking. Reports say Kiangsu rebellion has been crushed.

Shanghai Kilangsu Trinkiansu Henking Kiangsu

Slaying Follows Housekeeper's Slap in Terre Haute

John Morello of Indiana shot and killed the housekeeper after she slapped his daughter. He wounded himself and was brought to the area hospital in critical condition. officials say he would die.

Terre Haute Ind John Morello

Balkan Feud Testimony Mixed Amid Public Confusion

Reported confusion surrounds test case details as authorities address conflicting testimonies. Officials note pressure to resolve disputes, while citizens express concern over perceived extortion and rising costs tied to rescue efforts.

Fragmented OCR Notes Implicate Students in Case

Incomplete text mentions several individuals including Pedra Gonzales Casta Quad Senmar Marques and references a legal or disciplinary matter. The source shows garbled names and scattered phrases, but indicates students implicated and a formal proceeding or filing.

Pedra Gonzales Casta

Religious Quarrel Ends With Fine For Mrs Borden

Mrs Noah Borden and Mrs Teaheal Pat clashed over boos discussion with the leader denouncing as provocative. Squire John Owens ruled Borden guilty of provoking Mrs Huff, fining $1 plus costs. Borden refused to pay, pledged jail, and was committed alongside her husband’s North Bedford property ownership.

Noah Barden Teaheal Pat Borden John Owens Haff

Family’s Double Bereavement in Indianapolis Tragedy

In Indianapolis on December 19 Frances McKeever, nine, with golden hair, was struck by a streetcar on Virginia avenue near Woodlawn and died. She was the daughter of Thomas D. McKeever, a railroad engineer. this followed a previous family tragedy five years earlier when her brother was killed by a car on the same street.

Indianapolis Frances McKeever Virginia Avenue Woodlawn Avenue Thomas D. McKeever

Neighbors' Fatal Quarrel in Logansport

The grand jury began investigating a shooting at Logansport Indiana where Charles Hawkins was shot and badly wounded by William H Coleman. Hawkins claimed Coleman interfered with his home life and assaulted him. Coleman says he acted in self defense both men work for the Pennsylvania Railway company.

Logansport Ind Charles Hawkins William H. Coleman Hawkins Coleman Pennsylvania Railway Company

British Press Watches American Japanese Ties

The British press and its U S correspondents monitor the evolving relationship between the United States and Japan, signaling heightened editorial attention and potential shifts in diplomatic dynamics.

United States

Raiders Capture Seven Camels in Indian Frontier Raid

A band of Zakha ki Iradis raided Radabher on December 15. They captured seven ponies and carts, eluded two Sepoys, and looted the police post at Rabbi seizing rifles. The raiders escaped with their loot and camels.

Atta India Iradis Radabher Te World Rabbi

Merger Unites Peoples and State Savings Banks in Derot

The People's Savings bank and the State Savings bank of Derot announce a merger creating a combined capital of 1.4 million dollars and deposits totaling 20 million. H. Russell, president of the State Savings Bank and former American Bankers Association leader, will serve as president.

Derot Mich People’s Savings Bank State Savings Bank H. Russell American Bankers’ Association

Herreshoff Designer Burned In Naptha Tank Explosion

Nathaniel G. Herresoff famed yacht designer for the American Cup was severely burned in an naptha tank explosion in the Herreshoff shops machinery department. His sons Sidney sixteen and Francis thirteen were slightly burned.

Providence R. 1 Nathaniel G. Herresoff Herreshoff Sidney Francis

General Italian Port Strike Impacts Commerce

Rome reports a general strike in all Italian ports declared following the Trans Atlantic steamship workers walkout that began in Naples and Genoa. The stoppage threatens commerce as disruption spreads through maritime operations.

Rome Italy Naples Genoa

Fire destroys Butler opera house and adjacent buildings

A blaze starting at the Butler opera house in Paterson New Jersey leveled the theater and two nearby structures, with estimated damages around 250000 dollars. The House committee on banking and currency plans a favorable report on a credit currency bill closely aligned with the American Bankers association proposal.

Butler Opera House Paterson N. J House Committee On Banking and Currency American Bankers’ Association

Contested Power Among Nations Sparks Money Battle

A vigorous contest over control of millions unfolds in New York with political clashes likened to a bloodless war. The outcome remains uncertain for weeks as supporters of both sides rally, and key figures including party officials face recall.

Murderer George W Harris Confesses Bedford Teacher Killing

A garbled report cites George W Harris confessing to killing a Bedford teacher. The text contains disjointed phrases about a man named Harris, rail accidents, and a San Francisco education proposal for Japanese residents, with several broken names and places.

Tokig San Francisco

Missouri Suit Targets Standard Oil Companies in Missouri Hearing

Proceedings in Missouri to oust the Standard Oil Company of Indiana Waters-Pierce Oil and Republic Oil continue with rebuttal testimony. Witnesses J A Moffat and Walter C Teagle testified on independence and restraint of trade as the hearing resumes in this city for several days.

New York Missouri Standard Oil Company of Indiana Waters-Pierce Oil Company Republic Oil Company Robt. A. Anthony Standard Oil Company J. A. Moffat Standard O} Companys

American minister reports arrogant reply over beating incident

Mr Gummere, the American minister, protested to Ben Mansour, Raisuli’s representative, about his band’s beating of a native boy. After witnessing the event, Gummere withdrew to avoid exaggeration of the incident.

Tander Gummere Ben Mansour Raisuli

Wheat market firms on smell receipts in Northwest

The Chicago wheat market held firm today amid smell receipts in the Northwest. Vice Admiral Doubassoff, former Moscow governor general, has been gazetted a full admiral. In Phoenix Arizona a fuel famine causes no oil and gas and electric companies have shut down.

Chicago Northwest Doubassoff Moscow Phoenix Ariz

Prominent Autecist Claims Robbery in Boston District

William Wallace reports a chamois bag containing $10,008 in jewels stolen in Boston’s shopping district. He urges police to conduct a search for the pickpocket responsible.

Boston William Wallace

Radom Official Dies From Bombing Injuries

In Radom Russia Poland on December 1 Cal Plotin commander of the wem darmerie of the government of Radom died after injuries from a bomb thrown by a student at the technical school Uarew yesterday.

Radom Russian Poland Plotin Wemdarmerie Thal Technival School

Man Kicked by Mule in Indiana Injures Mouth and Teeth

In Dewd Sullivan of Atreshires Indiana reports say he was kicked in the face by a mule near the city. The blow knocked out teeth and badly mauled his lower jaw. his condition is described as serious by the attending doctors.

Petersturs Ind Dee

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