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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
9
June 1 Kokomo Indiana reports manufacturers back a movement to confine saloons to a central business district. The city council will vote on an ordinance to limit liquor sales to a five by two block area under police surveillance, with nearly 2000 voter signatures supporting the restriction.
A report describes a fatal accident at a stone quarry near Greensturg. A person was found dead at the foot of a slope after an apparent fall, with rescuers arriving within minutes and authorities investigating the scene.
A fire originating in a pile of material in the basement of the Anderson courthouse caused smoke and water damage estimated at 1690 dollars. Two hundred election booths were practically ruined as the building filled with smoke.
Burglars robbed the Hamilton post office safe in Steuben county stealing over 100 dollars in cash and stamps. The incident marks the ninth postoffice robbery in northern Indiana in recent months. A separate item reports St Louis bond referendum passing by two thirds for 11.2 million dollars. Philadelphia manufacturer Richard Tilghman dies after poisoning mistaken for medicine.
Executive Secretary A W Ferguson to Governor General Ide notes few Americans stay long in the Philippine service. After four years the office of 137 includes only five Americans, while Filipino staff remains the original cadre. He urges permanent Philippine appointments and a transfer path to federal service to attract qualified Americans.
The fragment describes a traveler named Victer Wellman and mentions a preexisting plan or journey. It hints at a training phase or preparation and references a path and minority, with scattered names and symbols suggesting a diary or note style.
A fire on East 47th Street in the Bronx devoured properties valued at nearly 509 000. The Sturte vant Plano Co factory, Wheelock Plano plant, Christopher Jlerleinn silk mills, and the four story Chas Rieger & Son wood shop fixtures factory were all severely damaged or totally destroyed.
In Berne on June 13, Swiss reporting notes that U S canned meat disclosures influenced Sundays vote on the new food inspection law. The law passed by a large majority while several interpellations were raised in the national council about the government's planned actions regarding American canned meats.
The Berwind Whitt Coal Mining Co faced an Interstate Commerce Commission review in Philadelphia on June 12 over railroad handling payments for coal cars at Harsimus Pier. The key fact showed the coal company receives about $17 100 monthly from the railroad for car handling, yet Pennsylvanian crews and locomotives perform the work, with monthly settlements made by the coal company.
Mrs Margaret Merwnahl formerly of Pittsburg resided at Hotel St James West Forty fifth Street died after attempting self harm in her apartment. Her aged father and mother Mr and Mrs Jacob Wise of Pittsburg witnessed the act as they visited for two weeks and she died shortly after at a hospital.
Seven year old Charles F Muth son of wealthy jeweler Charles Muth was turned over to an unknown man by a messenger boy after being summoned from class to learn his mother was injured and hospitalized. Police have searched the city without results.
Ambassador and Mrs. Reid hosted a dinner at Dorchester House for Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and her husband. King Edward attended and seated Mrs. Longworth beside him, signaling esteem for the United States. The guest list included cabinet ministers and diplomats as Park Larne drew crowds nearby.
The Municipal League of Indiana holds a three day session in Marion with about 800 mayors clerks councilmen and other city officials in attendance from across the state.
Seven year old George Franks son of W J Franks of Gifford fell into a dredge ditch from a bridge in Rensselaer Indiana and drowned.
Fort Wayne celebrates the silver jubilee of Rev. Father F. P. Roche as pastor at the cathedral. In Evansville a drowning accident occurs on Green River as 11 year old Robert Cobb succumbs to cramps while bathing.
Washington June 10 The house committee on agriculture debated Beveridge meat inspection amendment finalizing few details while delaying fees. Officials expect a report to the house with a concerted meat inspection bill aligned to radical reform proposals and possible conference with the senate.
The conference report on the state hood LIN was within con fier and presented the connyte. The two houses debated the vision agremen and conferred. the remainder of the day focused on livestock in transit rules and thirty six hours unload limit. A DIN was passed along with several minor bills.
Preparations for the concentration camp of regulars and national guard troops at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis during July and August are moving rapidly. Mrs William Ellis Corey wife of the United States Steel president has filed for an absolute divorce in Nevada second district court.
Louisville hosts Kentucky natives returning for the homecoming week. The walnut street armory opens for the reception with county signs and registries. Governor Beckham and Henry Watterson speak as Ex Governor Francis of Missouri responds. A county reunion and grand parade follow in the afternoon.
A fragmented report notes immense flooding causing high casualties in Victoria and Hue as waters surge. The text mentions reports from Mail and local officials but details are unclear due to OCR damage.
A man identified as Viemon is charged with murder after the death of Miss Agnes Wie at her home on MW Wabsetett Peyootias. Police report the alleged weapon involved was a weighted hammer. Authorities say the suspect was apprehended at the scene or nearby and is in custody awaiting further proceedings.
Readable fragments describe a major dockyard fire at Britrrsore with ongoing investigations and mentions of trials. The text references several firms, agents, and fines connected to the incident. Unclear details suggest a legal or regulatory response following the blaze.
A blaze swept through residences and other buildings in Madison Indiana yesterday afternoon causing an estimated loss of 20709 dollars. Bud Blaze zone 16 reports the incident and damages with local officials investigating the cause.
A string of incidents includes a $125000 loss from a Lectaire option fire. William Matly faced murder charges in Kansas City but was acquitted. Four Dickson brothers died in a Killaloe Ontario home blaze. Ned Watson was killed by a mob in Pocomo City Maryland after a deadly assault. Berlin plans a crematory costing about $380000.
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