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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
1
Evansville Ind May 5 The Ohio River nears the danger line and rises rapidly endangering bottom lands. Thousands of acres of corn ground already plowed have been flooded in the past day. The late flood and possible failure to subside before May planting spell immense losses for farmers.
The trial of Zella Clark Stringer for blackmail begins in Washington circuit court with about sixty witnesses. Read, bank president, allegedly faced a $30 000 extortion attempt and Stringer was wounded by birdshot during the dummy package sting. James Sparks, linked to the case, was acquitted of petit larceny in fifteen minutes.
In Lebanon Indiana William Beck attempted to shoot his cousin Thomas O Beck on the public square. Anson L Padgett saved the day by grabbing the loaded revolver from Beck. The incident involves two prominent local men amid a money dispute.
Amid ongoing unrest in 1566 era reports New York scrutinizes REDS influence among examinees as elite groups in the city respond to the disturbances.
Scientists largely agree the aurora results from electricity in the earth’s upper and lower air layers. An experiment by M Lenstrom in Finland in 1932 used a high wire and spectroscope to show a yellow glow and a greenish yellow ray, supporting an electrical origin.
Report from Tarsus dated May 5 describes Armenian villagers of Kozolook being surrounded by armed Mohammedans after a warning of killings. Armenians surrender arms under promise of safety but are led to an open field and executed. women are abused and some girls forced to marry Turks. Local authorities fail to meet promised relief funds.
Distilled water after air exposure is said to aid dyspepsia and general bodily functions. Large steamers carry water distilling gear to convert seawater, while earlier warships and passenger vessels used primitive distilling apparatus.
In this Detroit Tree Press item a light mock of postal deficits and what mothers forget to put on a postal card is presented as a humorous exchange.
Blobbs quips that consulting a doctor would raise bills he cannot pay, tying sleep troubles to outstanding debts in a humorous exchange.
The remark attributed to a speaker in Life magazine cites an accusation of striking another boy and injuring teeth. It references a confrontation involving a boy and remarks about dental damage.
Secretary Ballinger limits land withdrawals for administrative purposes in forest reservations and nonreservaed lands across several states. He rejects Secretary Wilson’s request to withdraw Chelan National Forest lands, arguing it would suspend mineral land laws and lacks statutory authority.
The piece traces the fox blade tradition from sixteenth century Toledo and Morisco smiths such as Julian del Ref, noting the story of a fox like dog and the spread of the faux brand to other centers including Solingen, with references to Henry V and Landon Notes and Queries.
The Cleveland Leader notes Venezuela derives its name from early Spanish residents who saw it resembled Venice, citing the resemblance as the basis for the country’s name. The article also includes a humorous aside about domestic theater plans.
Pittsburg on May 5 reports multiple arrests of men prominent in local finance and business for alleged crimes against nature. Police claim to possess evidence that could trigger a broad social upheaval and more arrests of well connected figures are anticipated.
The May 5 dispatch from Constantinople reports Hilmi Pasha poised to resume the post of grand vizier in a cabinet that will keep most incumbents and include Kakki Pasha and Azmi Bey from the Committee of Union and Progress. Hilmi Pasha would succeed Tewfik Pasha as ruler. Executions planned for Tuesday were postponed after Monday’s events. reactions split between viewing the Young Turks methods as barbarous and seeing those executed as martyrs.
The secretary bird, a royal hunting bird about three feet tall with drab plumage and black feathered legs, is prized for killing snakes. It attacks with both wings, stomps its prey, seizes the head with talons, then drops the stunned snake to the ground. Londonscrape notes its venomous reptile destruction.
Washington May 5 Notable speeches sparked a heated session in the senate as Senator Dolliver Iowa attacked how protective tariff bills are formed. He clashed with Senator Aldrich while Democratic members remained silent. The dispute over tariffs kept Republican senators engaged with sharp humor tempering acrimony.
Miss Miami Brown asks a man what he has been doing in the garages where cars are kept. He replies with a quip about mules and automobiles, noting a mule kicks with its hind feet while a car is more likely to butt and move. The exchange is printed in a Washington Star comic or humor fragment.
A quip noting that magazines carry multiple continued stories. The line suggests a man reads six stories, implying his wife bears twelve stories in her head while managing cooking and estimating the price of a new hat from neighbors. The remark reflects a humorous gendered view of reading and domestic duties.
Fragmented dialogue reveals a love triangle as threats are discussed involving a rival in a tense exchange. Names and exact places are unreadable, but the tone implies intent behind the quarrel.
Jefferson City May 5 The Attorney General Major has filed quo warranto proceedings in the Missouri supreme court against sixteen railroads charging violation of common law. The suit alleges conspiracies to fix passenger rates and enforce a freight rate combination in breach of state anti trust law. An alternative writ is returnable before the court en banc on June 1.
In Tipton County Indiana on May 5 Henry Yarling a wealthy farmer aged sixty after a quarrel over a ditch shot Charles Smith thirty eight killing him and then surrendered to the sheriff. Yarling is married with six children Smith leaves a widow and one child.
Wheat prices advanced by about 1 percent in several markets on Tuesday amid stronger demand and cautious trading. Chicago activity showed firmer tones as traders eyed supply signals and export prospects, with gains attributed to improved demand sentiment.
Chester Jordan, an Indianapolis vaudeville actor, was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his wife in a Boston apartment. He claimed insanity, killed her with a flat iron, then sat to breakfast before dismembering the body and packing the pieces in a trunk. Electrocution awaits under state law.
Fragmentary quotes show Grabbdies discussing payments and visits, with unclear names and context. The text reads as a garbled speech sample or transcription error, leaving the event and participants ambiguously described.
Indianapolis May 4. Anti saloon league maps May drive to push dry in Indiana counties. Officials expect all but nine counties dry by month end with Marion first in line for action and race to Indianapolis after. Fundraising near 75000 for Marion County campaign. house-to-house canvass plus newspaper ads planned.
W H Freeman, secretary of the state board of forestry and noted Republican figure, will retire May 18 when his term expires. It is expected all board members may quit at that time and a new board could be appointed by Governor Marshall. About sixty applicants seek commission spots.
In New Haven May 5 a powerful storm drove across the upper waters of Long Island Sound causing four deaths. Captain Marshall A. Percy of the barge Susquehanna and his wife their eleven year old son and a deck hand drowned. Four barges went to the bottom off Branford and three were driven onto rocks off Faulkner's island with one ashore.
Earlham College Indiana student Levi T. Pennington won the first prize in the third annual interstate inter collegiate oratorical contest held at the University of Chicago. Harold P. Flint of Illinois Wesleyan University took second prize.
At a 700 strong meeting in Paris last evening postal workers adopted a resolution to declare a general strike by the federal committee at a favorable moment and to continue until victory is won. In Buenos Ayres on May 6 large numbers joined a 48 hour strike during May Day events with reports of deaths and injuries.
The McBride farm four miles southeast of Salem was burned to the ground with the residence and barn destroyed. Investigators point to possible arson while neighbors recall previous threats to the property. Firefighters faced intense flames and difficult access during the blaze.
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