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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
1
Petition drive shows strong popular support as Kokomo voters sign nearly 2000 requests for a city council ordinance to confine saloons to a central five by five block district. Council will vote on the measure at the next meeting under police surveillance plans.
A blaze at a courthouse area incident causes smoke and water damage blocking a long trip. Two hundred booths and multiple factories including Chis Rieser & Son are ruined. The fire devastates the Four Star factory and a piano Vets shop, with extensive losses and debris.
Bizarre testimony in a railway handling dispute draws commissioners ire as the coal company defends a seven cent per car rate for Harelmus Pier operations. Chief counsel’s evasive stance fuels tension.
Washington date uncertain reports the House agriculture committee nears a final decision on the Beveridge meat inspection amendment after modified provisions. Key questions about fees remain unresolved though committee members indicate progress and forthcoming statements.
Dense, garbled text describes a stay of execution related to a coal car handling dispute on the Patsitive pier in Philadelphia. It mentions the coal company, Pennsylvania railroad crews, and negotiations or settlements, with unclear dates and parties.
A garbled page mentions a court case in Nevada seeking an absolute divorce decree. It also references a Port Pracanis style camp, presidential family figures, and a Berlin municipality planning a crematory at about 300. The text includes names such as Mrs William Ellis Cores and Neel Wateo, with scattered notes on crime and local civic plans.
Manila reports that Americans balk at long postings in the Philippines despite better conditions. Executive Secretary A. W. Ferguson notes few Americans remain in service and urges a permanent transfer path to federal positions after a reasonable period. Filipino staff remain the office core, with transfers seen as key to attracting qualified personnel.
Burglars robbed the Hamilton post office in Steuben County Indiana stealing over 160 dollars in cash and stamps. It marks the ninth northern Indiana post office robbery in recent months. In St Louis a bond issue referendum carried by two thirds. Richard Tilghman a Philadelphia manufacturer and clubman died after ingesting poison mistaken for medicine.
In Bern on June 12 the United States disclosures about canned meats are tied to Sunday’s election on the new food inspection law. The law was carried by a large majority and several interpellations in the national council concern government action on American canned meats.
London social and diplomatic circles were captivated by a dinner and reception at Dorchester House hosted by Ambassador and Mrs. Reid for Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. King Edward attended, signaling esteem for the United States and President Roosevelt's daughter.
Louisville welcomes Kentucky’s returning children during a state homecoming week. The large walnut street armory hosts thousands as decor and receptions mark the welcome. A formal greeting line features honored guests and officials in a festive display for the homecoming event.
Seven year old Charles F. Muth was handed to an unknown man from a classroom by a messenger boy after learning his mother was injured and gravely ill. Police conduct a citywide search but no trace of the missing boy yet. He is the son of wealthy jeweler Charles Muth.
Local city officials from Indiana address enforcement and outreach efforts amid concerns raised by several mayors. The discussion centers on how to coordinate with state agencies to improve public services and community safety.
In Rensselaer on June 1 a seven year old boy, George Franks son of W J Franks of Gifford, slipped on a tidege over a dredge ditch and fell into the water where he drowned.
Fort Wayne Indiana June 13 The Silver jubilee of the Rev Father F P Roche as a priest was celebrated in the cathedral where he serves as pastor Evansville Indiana June 13 Robert Cobb eleven years old while bathing in Green river was seized with cramps and drowned
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