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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
6
Short readable notice from The Montpelier Herald of Montpelier Indiana dated 1908. The fragment outlines a local event or notice typical of a small town newspaper and mentions The Herald Publishing Co. and general publication context.
Firemen battle a fast moving blaze on upper floors of the double tenement at 122 124 West 127th Street New York City. Women and children on windows and roof were warned not to jump as alarms brought ambulances and help from Harlem and nearby hospitals. Two women and two men were treated for severe burns.
Frank W. Cutting longtime Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank official and seven year treasurer died at his home from self-inflicted harm. Bank inspectors recently deemed his accounts correct after two examinations.
United States Fish Commissioner George M. Bowers warns that states fail to protect migratory fishes in both state and interstate waters. He cites decline of sturgeon shad striped bass and Pacific salmons, and notes hatcheries yielded 376 million more fish in 1908 with vast egg distributions totaling over 2.87 billion eggs and fish.
Judge Axel Chytraus led a Chicago Appellate Court decision holding no person may draw two salaries from public treasuries at once. The Herman B. Meyer v. Joseph Haas case touched Homer K. Galpin's bid for the State Senate seat, with Galpin’s term effectively ended. The ruling challenges prior actions by Judge Clifford and warns that many legislators and public employes may hold dual pay from multiple government levels.
In Agosta Ohio the town hall performance of The Peddler's Parade ended the first act when the audience demanded refunds. The floor was cleared and a dance began while actors sat on stage and watched. Placards reading Stung appeared on actors and in village shop windows to mark the incident.
Elbert Hubbard the author and lecturer was seriously injured when a tree fell in the woods near his East Aurora colony. He was helping laborers when he misjudged the fall direction and was crushed.
Seven members of Pittsburg’s Finance Committee including the Common Council president are charged with conspiracy and bribery in deals tied to city funds. Accuser Tensard De Wolfe of the Civic League of Allegheny County says the German National Bank and others funded corrupt favors over two years.
In Flushing court Thornton Jenkins Hans argues to undermine Mrs Helene B Annis testimony about the defendant signaling his brother and the pair going to the float where Capt Hains killed William E Annis during a landbug. Hans' counsel says the challenge aims to show no overt act by the defendant to induce the crime.
Philadelphia Rabbi Jo eph Krauskopf denounced what he called man catching by women as a leading cause of divorces. He warned that many young society women focus on securing a husband, planning appearances and schemes to entrap and wed.
The piece notes Archbold began as a boy and rose to prominence but hints at a hidden factor in his finances. It mentions a missing explanation for a $22,000,000 payment to B. Traine and parries his autobiographical ambitions.
Captain Smith orders Ellen to appear before him and retrieves a torn chart while Chloe, the servant, pleads. Ellen resists, fuels a volatile confrontation that turns into a tense stand over authority and possible voyage plans. The crew hesitates, and the pair spar over control and affection as danger looms.
Miss Ellen rises from the tran som to face her oppressor with an angry gaze. She and her lover spar over control as he calmly seats her and brushes off her insults. She vows to hate him yet respects his coercive hold, while he quips about her beauty and danger.
Judge Emory Speer of the Southern District of Georgia presided over a case involving illicit distilling. A mountaineer gave a witty reply when asked his name, prompting the judge to quip about Joshua who made the sun stand still and the moon shine.
A Houston Post column presents a dialogue on marriage risk and parental concern. A father questions letting his daughter marry the chosen man while another voice argues that not marrying could be riskier. The exchange frames social expectations and potential futures for a young woman.
Yonkers Statesman notes a Thunder Artist figure, Foote Lighte, plans a future public appearance. Miss Sue Brette quotes him, hoping for more communications about the new project and imminent thunderous works.
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