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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
6
Local Montpelier Herald publication notes a series of brief items and public notices from Montpelier, Indiana. Includes community announcements, civic notices, and small items of interest from the Montpelier Herald Publishing Co. to inform residents.
A gallon can of denatured alcohol exploded in the Fort Wayne home of Daniel Gallagher killing his wife Mrs. Daniel Gallagher aged 59 and his daughter Ella Gallagher aged 29. The father and three daughters Mary Kate and Daniel Gallagher were seriously burned while trying to extinguish the flames.
Fire at Coney Island causes about 250000 dollars in damage, destroying two large hotels. Brooklyn Fire Chief Daly rushed from headquarters in an automobile to the Culver Line station to activate a new salt water high pressure system. The blaze endangered Dreamland and Luna Park as winds fanned the flames. losses include 200000 at Pabst's Loop Hotel and 50000 at Vandevoors.
Boni de Castellane plans a legal battle to gain custody of his three children from his marriage to Anna Gould. Maitre Bonnet says a court request will be filed soon, seeking sole custody for the count arguing Princess de Sagan is under Prince Helene Sagan’s control and unfit as a father figure.
Mrs Harriet W Brand treasurer of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union dies in Evanston Illinois after a two month illness. She had served as Indiana W C T U state correspondent before becoming national treasurer three years ago.
A California narrow gauge train from Alameda Mole to Oakland collided with Santa Cruz No. 87 killing and injuring many. Eight died and over thirty were hurt. A Monongahela boiler blast caused $50,000 in damages with one man killed and a woman fatally injured. John C. Curry, famed Lexington driver, died in Kansas City and burial is set in Lexington.
R G Dun reports a steady but improving trade tone in the week, with confidence rising from favorable crops and better June results. Insolvencies in June show smaller liabilities than a year earlier, manufacturing calls for mid year cuts but resumes expected, idle plants to restart by July 1, and wage disputes fading as prices fall.
Business shows improving conditions in the latter half of the year with rising consumption, stronger manufacturing from railroad contracts, and higher retail sales. Mid year interest payments boost bank transactions while commercial settlements create some failures. Weather aids production and distribution as factories and railroad shops resume, re-employing idle labor. Chicago district failures total 35, with 10 above 5000 dollars, compared with 82 last week and 9 in 1907.
Regional market data lists cattle hogs sheep and grain prices for Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo and more. Prices include cattle 4.00 to 8.25 in Chicago and similar ranges across cities, with wheat oats corn rye and dairy items noted.
Farmers favor an appropriation in the next session to fund county schools of instruction for dairy topics amid broad support among 350 surveyed legislators. The dairy versus oleo margarine labeling dispute continues in Washington with dairymen pushing clear oleo labeling. A Minnesota farmer, James Slonek, aged about 33, killed himself in a field. no motive is known. In South Dakota, two men in Huron were fined for adulterated milk containing formaldehyde after an official analysis. Northern Iowa drains face reconstruction after two wet seasons, with many landowners expanding drainage capacity.
The Chicago Tribune summarizes the Fourth of July toll nationwide with forty eight killed and 1,899 maimed or burned. Major cities listed include Chicago twelve deaths and Philadelphia eight with other states adding several victims. The report notes tetanus risk from powder wounds and an estimated national fire loss of 257000 dollars. Carelessness blamed for many fatalities and injuries.
A July 4 1898 note from Sampson promises destruction of Cervera’s squadron with one killed and two wounded. The 1908 notices recount Fourth of July accidents nationwide. morgues and hospitals fill as celebrations bring joy then sorrow. The piece reflects on a decade since the Santiago victory and its long shadow on American families.
General William Warner of Missouri chosen as chairman to notify William Howard Taft of his presidential nomination. A Civil War hero and seasoned politician, Warner has served in the House, as Kansas City mayor, district attorney for western Missouri, and National Commander of the Grand Army. He has long home in Kansas City.
Prof. Rimeky-Korsekof, a Russian composer, died at age 64. In a separate note, Frederick A. Hyde and Joost H. Schneider were found guilty in Washington for a $300 treatment charge linked to Johns Glopkine Blowpital in Baltimore.
At the Democratic National Convention in Denver William J. Bryan was nominated on the first ballot near 3 a.m. with strong backing from 11,000 delegates. George Gray and Governor Johnson were also placed in nomination. the resolutions committee delay postponed the final ballot as Bryan supporters celebrated and the platform was finalized.
The summary surveys varied items including Sao Paulo forming a coffee propaganda company for England, Pope Pius receiving a wireless device for St Peter's cupola, a French war department dirigible flight with 2 800 pounds cargo, a Leper Home in Louwalana reporting cases, and Switzerland proposing a wheat and flour monopoly via constitutional revision. It also notes Frank Work, father of Burke Rocke-Battenyl, in Gomes New York, reported dangerously ill with cancer.
TheWell Informed world seeks a simple gentle yet effective liquid laxative with known wholesome components. California Fig Syrup Co. offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the preferred safe choice for family use. Sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
A political speech scene depicts a heated hall clash as the speaker warns he will employ the big stick if interrupted again. An editor’s note attributes the line to a Washington leader urging restraint coupled with force, illustrating campaign tension and crowd disruption. An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for tired feet with a free sample offer.
Mrs Lapsling says she never spanks Johnny and opposes corporal punishment, stating she believes in gentler child discipline. Johnny tests her patience but the approach remains nonpunitive.
A vintage ad touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a stain fighting detergent. Grocers offer packs at five cents each, claiming whiter whites and better laundry results.
An American writer in the Philippines describes a native device to frighten birds from rice fields. A small house in a field corner links to an Indian cane network. a child in the house pulls a bejuco strip, moving the network. A water-driven block triggers the mechanism, continuously yanking the string and keeping birds away.
A letter praises Grape-Nuts and Postum as principal training foods reducing meat intake. The writer notes weight from 124 lbs in June to 140 in September, improved mornings, and greater energy on a dairy breakfast of Grape-Nuts with cream and Postum. The endorsement comes from Postum Co of Battle Creek Michigan.
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