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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented clipping notes a speaker claiming a party cannot resist offers and that preachers may fail to deter divorcees while judges remain. It also mentions an Ohio man inventing an automatic typewriter that supposedly does not chew gum or tamper with hair.
The piece jokes about 8,000,000 telephone girls and the busy signal, notes Uncle Joe Cannon’s “boys will be boys” remark, and muses that if Arctic exploration is fully told, Mars astronomers may have found the north pole long ago.
A sharp saying notes that money serves the wise and governs the fool, and then observes that the fool and his money are soon parted, signaling a ironical moral about prudence and fortune.
An American detained in Russia while gathering material for a lecture is set to return home with additional material he did not plan to obtain.
The remark asserts Brazil lacks a middle class, existing only as rich and poor, suggesting politicians find it easy to craft platforms under this dichotomy. It notes the political implication of such a social split for platform writing.
A professor advises women to quit taking opinions from their husbands a remark that prompts speculation about which women the professor has been mingling with.
A contemporary notes a simple burglar alarm run by a string system. The remark suggests burglars would recognize the setup and know how to react when they encounter it.
A Scotsman fleeing wolves in Canada played his bagpipe to scare the predators away and save his life. The incident is offered as evidence that bagpipe music deserves respect rather than scorn.
A photographer states he has taken 7000 pictures of Mars but notes magazines will still feature pictures of pretty girls on their covers. The remark contrasts space photography with popular fashion photography and underscores enduring magazine trends.
Evangelist Torrey claims in every gathering someone has heard him and died the next day, portraying himself as a bold preacher who uses fear to move listeners.
A Chicago church group of young ladies prays for suitable spouses twice daily. After a reasonable wait they may remove the word good from the petition, seeking better outcomes without the strongest qualifier.
A Portuguese man who built a bomb to kill King Carlos saw the monarch and then killed himself. The device was small, about the size of a cobble, while the king’s weight is noted as fifteen stone.
A judge discharged a confessed criminal who was intoxicated at the time of the crime, arguing that neither life nor liberty was seriously jeopardized by the act of taking him before the court.
A quotation questions land claims by heirs of George Washington over Cincinnati’s site, asking if any city in the nation sits on land claimed by heirs of someone. The remark highlights lingering property rights and historical land disputes across cities.
The Minnesota governor asserts that ten thousand dollars a year suffices for any man, noting that many high earners once believed the same, reflecting on shifting views about fair pay and cost of living.
A wealthy Socialist laments he cannot practice socialism alone and urges others to join in sharing possessions equally. He argues communal ownership requires more than one adherent and invites like minded individuals to participate.
A recent photo shows the President and his cabinet without whiskers. The piece warns against interpreting this as unfriendly signals and hopes England will not misread the gesture.
A massive fossil skeleton was found in Steuben County New York. Reported a tooth weighing 9 percent pounds suggesting an enormous creature whose life would have weighed around 900 pounds.
An elderly Cleveland businessman known for methodical habits delayed his marriage by missing a train and sending a telegraph to his bride reading Don't marry till I come. Howard. The anecdote appeared in Harper's Weekly reflecting his meticulous nature.
Autoists of Bartholomew county plan to form an automobile club to promote better roads and improvements. The move aims to unite local motorists in advocacy and organized efforts for road enhancement.
An outbreak of Cuban itch sweeps Lafayette with scores of reported cases. Local health officials investigate spread and urge residents to seek treatment and avoid scratching affected areas. Hospitals report rising patient load as clinics issue guidance on prevention and care.
The Independents rolled 1,209 in the five man event at the Shelbyville tournament, setting a world record for five man teams.
George Williams of Greenfield claims a new metal railroad tie that secures rails without bolts or spikes, offering a simpler fastening method for track construction.
The Indiana Department of Inspection has begun a general theater survey across the state and will include five cent theaters in the inspection. The effort aims to enforce standards and ensure safe operating conditions.
Emmet F. Branch of Martinsville announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. The Indiana House speaker stated his formal entry into the race.
The Indianapolis Commercial Club directors approved a resolution urging an ordinance prohibiting drunkards and people under 17 from operating automobiles. The move aims to reduce road hazards and improve public safety citywide.
Mrs. Mary Goulde aged 75 collapsed and died of heart disease at her sister Mrs Drusella Clarkson's funeral in Dupont. She had warned her husband to attend with her fearing she might die unexpectedly.
Marvin Clark of Shelbyville tied a cocking hen to a chair in the kitchen to deter burglars. At midnight he woke to the hen's loud cackling which led to the discovery of a burglar attempting entry.
The State Board of Agriculture may sanction at its next meeting plans to adopt an independent electric lighting plant for the Indiana fair grounds following similar moves in other states.
Mrs. Mary Eagle of Sugar Grove, after fifteen years of total blindness, regained sight following cataract surgery. She viewed her youngest child, a girl aged 14, for the first time, marking a joyous moment in Wayne County.
Petersburg papers advertised fifty two bachelors as leap year propositions for Pike County's maids and widows. Ten bachelors received proposals but none were accepted as suitors cited the tight money market as a barrier to marriage.
Roderick Patterson a Vincennes miller aged 50 committed suicide by swallowing carbolic acid while ill with consumption and unable to pay rent on a pastor’s rented home. He had been ordered to vacate or be moved out and the dwelling is said to be owned by a local minister, pastor of a leading church.
Delphi, Indiana, stands among a handful of towns owning its water system. In under sixteen years the plant has paid for itself with a $500 fund balance and saved the city an estimated $25,000 to $40,000 in water rents.
The Columbus high school senior class votes to wear caps and gowns at commencement to help students who cannot afford graduation attire. They argue the cost prevents some from graduating and establish cap and gown as the new tradition for graduates.
Evansville Mayor John W. Boehme received a letter from M. E. Luther of Ft. Morgan Colorado asking him to secure a wife. Luther says many Colorado women exist but he prefers the Indiana brand.
Guy Bush of Goshen aged 20 after leaving Miss Myrtle Winebrenner aged 16 set a bed sheet with chloroform and turned on the gas twenty minutes later authorities report.
The landlady tells the star boarder that their grocery was robbed last night. He questions whether the spoil is part of the theft as she passes the butter to him. The Houston Post presents a brief, characterful scene.
A humorous verse notes a Bahamas man going out to work in pajamas, frightening locals especially girls and their mothers, as the comic scene unfolds in Life magazine style.
Frank B Jenkinson a Republican treasurer candidate in Wayne County accuses a local bank of attempting to bribe him to quit the race. He alleges the bank backs another candidate and fears Jenkinson's nomination.
A Chinese launderer Pang Yuen was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis. He was laid to rest with a hunch on his coffin lid to appease appetite for six men and incense wax tapers at the grave to ward off evil spirits.
Two young Greek business men who opened a restaurant and lunch room in Lafayette plan to apply to the court to change their Grecian name. They will discard the 36 letter title Peter and Thomas Pappatheodorokoum mountourgiotopoulos as unreadable to American patrons.
The National Juvenile Betterment Association was formed at Warsaw last week with officers named Judge Willis Brown as president Dr J C Bisom as vice president Charles B Hohn as secretary and S W Haynes as treasurer The plan is to bring thousands of boys together at Winona Lake each summer with the next camp set for July 28 to August 16.
Stone operators in Bedford post a $200 reward for the arrest and conviction of the writer of threatening letters to merchants warning against selling firearms to foreign laborers. The government dispatches two postal inspectors to locate the Italian and merchant recipients of the notices. Bedford insurance agents report requests from many companies to cancel policies on Italian occupied residences and on stock in stores owned or controlled by Italians.
Bil Summit of Rupert Idaho a ranch owner and cattle breeder marries Flora Perkins near Decker Idaho after years away and returns to win his former sweetheart. The couple will reside in Idaho with Summit's parents living nearby.
United States Geological Survey reports Indiana coal production in 1906 reached 12 092 560 short tons with a spot value of 13 116 261 dollars. Indiana ranks sixth among coal states and shows rapid growth, nearly doubling since 1899 and tripling since 1896.
A royal carriage ambush in Lisbon killed King Carlos and Crown Prince Luis while Queen Amelie shielded the prince. Police killed three attackers. three captured. The attack sparks fear of revolution as Portugal faces debt and a missing treasury.
In Hartford City Circuit Court, Francis Bell aged 71 won a separation from his wife Marinda Bell 61 after 44 years of marriage. Alimony of 1600 dollars awarded. The case recounted a romance begun after the Civil War era when Bell, a traveling jeweler, allegedly killed Jacob Pursell, a widower, in connection with his wife's alleged intimacy. Bell was not tried for the murder following a grand jury investigation.
A blaze tore through the Coburn warehouse in Indianapolis last week causing an estimated loss of $500,000. Firefighters faced intense flames as the structure burned, with authorities investigating the cause.
Members of the Friends' Church at Muncie dedicated a $50,000 church last Sunday. The ceremony marked the completion and consecration of the new place of worship.
An odd dialogue centers on steady dripping water wearing away stone. Speakers Awful Effects and Acrid Ike-Dey mock seriousness while Dreamy Pete-Jes' speculates on a man’s stomach reaction to glassfuls poured into the stream.
In a rustic exchange Fat and Pat Sr. dismiss Patsy's schooling as pointless. Patsy rattles off French English composition algebra and geometry while The Bohemian narrator hints the future hod-carrying may await if effort fails.
A quarrel erupts in an elevator when an old broker accuses a young clerk of being dishonest. The broker protests a recommendation saying the clerk is not as square as a dollar, prompting a sharp retort about currency and integrity.
Dialogue shows an uncle remarking on comfort while probing for savings. The nephew confides he is saving but pleads secrecy from his wife. The exchange reveals frugal undertones within a family setting.
In Philadelphia Press quotes Mrs Peckham praising her husband for self-control. Gaddie asks if it comes from his father the judge, and Mrs Peckham responds that it is a virtue he acquired since marriage.
A puzzled reader recounts a tooth extraction described as painful yet surprisingly pleasant, noting the odd mix of pain and relief in the dental experience.
William Jennings Bryan argues in The Commoner that metropolitan plutocrats misread American democracy. He says leaders must follow the people and warns against elites who misuse government power and newspaper influence to sway the Democratic convention.
Mrs William Thaw will rent a cottage near the Matteawan Asylum to stay close to her son Harry Thaw while he remains an inmate. She has given up her Woodland Road mansion, which will be occupied by her other son Josiah Thaw.
Lakewood New Jersey Kings Court a residence built by George Gould for his son King don was destroyed by fire on Thursday. The building valued at 500000 had been occupied by Mr and Mrs Henry Lloyd Herbert since its erection. Neither Gould nor Herbert carried insurance.
London reports Friends of President Roosevelt say he seeks a suitable London house for his use next summer after his term ends. He plans to spend several months in England before touring the capitals of Europe.
A Sunday blaze struck Cleveland and surrounding areas with extensive damage. The Dealer Publishing Company and the Pennsylvania Freight Depot fire amid fierce flames left structures destroyed and property losses mounting.
The excerpt notes that the speaker, discussing his father, emphasizes the desire for peace and quiet in retirement at an undisclosed location, with burial in Freeport, Illinois. It highlights concern about being hounded by Franks and others seeking intrusion into family life.
Premier Franco proclaims Manuel II king after the Lisbon coup and vows strict order. A coalition cabinet may form with Admiral Ferreira do Amaral, while the army and navy pledge allegiance to the new monarch and the dictatorship is confirmed. Reports from Oporto of a republic remain unconfirmed.
A family trip ends in tragedy when Alfred Kling 23 and wife 22 and brother Ora Kling are struck and killed by a Fort Wayne limited traction car at Bennetts Switch thirteen miles south of Peru. Strong wind prevented hearing the whistle as the train sped through the village.
In Denver a mass meeting of union labor formed the Yellow Peril Exclusion League to curb Asiatic coolie labor entering the United States. A speaker claimed thousands of Japanese arrive via El Paso posing as students.
An official statement from Adjt Gen William E Mickle says a joint reunion of Confederate and G A R veterans at the next Confederate gathering in June at Birmingham is impossible under the Confederate Veterans constitution which forbids inviting non Confederates to reunions.
Lawton Oklahoma reports Apache Indians under ex-chief Geronimo assemble at Abner near Fort Sill to participate in the lovers dance. Lillian Munser, the tribe’s wealthiest member, age 15, may choose her husband at the end of the coming-out ceremony.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Harriman lines and a threat in Lake City Utah. References to President Hooded Sessing and a General Bonaparte circuit court appear in garbled form, unclear context, and no coherent events or dates can be established.
Indiana chose 26 Republican delegates and 4 at large delegates to attend the national convention in Chicago on June 16. Alternate delegates and national electors were named. all pledged support to Charles W. Fairbanks as GOP presidential nominee with a harmonized convention sentiment reported. George Ade, a Tenth District delegate, noted as a Fairbanks ally. a dramatic Tenth District moment occurred when Wil Wood condemned Crumpacker over Taft pledge.
The Indiana Society of Washington held a major reception at the Arlington Hotel ballroom honoring Vice President Fairbanks and Indiana senators and representatives in Congress, except Representative Cox. The event featured abundant flags and roses as the group greeted hundreds of Hoosier supporters during a one and a half hour program.
In St Petersburg the Stoessel court martial nears conclusion. Judge advocate Gursky calls for death for Stoessel Fock and Reiss for the surrender of Port Arthur to Japan and for the fault and alleged cowardice in its defense.
Five thousand troops have been ordered from the northern Caucasus to the Turko Persian frontier. Small detachments have been moving for weeks due to Turkish aggression in the frontier dispute. St. Petersburg officials believe Russia plans a military demonstration against Turkey.
A Tan gier dispatch reports a battle near Settat Morocco between French forces and Moors. About 10 000 Moors were killed or wounded while French losses reached 160 men including four officers. The Moors charged to the mouths of the guns before succumbing.
Kokomo Indiana papers the Kokomo Daily News and the Kokomo Daily Dispatch merge into the News-Dispatch with both morning and evening editions continued.
supporters of William R. Hearst in Washington hear that the Independence League may hold a national convention in Indianapolis between party conventions. The purpose is unclear, uncertain if it will nominate Hearst or simply influence the Denver convention.
New York special report says Dr Walter H Morris a 28 year old Newark dentist whose car killed Marcus J Jacobs manager of the Columbia Theater on September 26 has been sentenced by Judge Ten Eyck in the Court of Quarter Sessions to eighteen months in the penitentiary. Morris is the son of a leading coffin manufacturer.
An old painting hanging twenty years at the Puritan Club is identified as a genuine Bronzino master work depicting Cosimo de Medici. The club refused a $25,000 offer for the portrait.
Guthrie Oklahoma. The lower House of the Legislature has passed a measure prohibiting the smoking of cigarettes in the state and providing a penalty of not less than 5 dollars or 25 dollars for each separate offense.
Fifteen crew members died when a small boat swamped while attempting to abandon ship after a blaze aboard St Cuthbert off the Nova Scotian coast. The remaining thirty seven, including the captain, were rescued by the White Star liner Cymric.
In New York, 330 depositors with total deposits around 700000 remain unlocated despite efforts by post office authorities and 60 agents. Their assent is needed to implement the bank’s reorganization plan.
Harry Thaw seeks transfer or release from Matteawan Asylum after a conference of counsel, with Martin W. Littleton nearing withdrawal from the case. Thaw demands removal citing fear of insanity from surrounding inmates and nervous breakdown if kept another month. He proposes private sanitarium transfer if needed and argues he remains mentally competent despite agitation in the ward.
Chief of Police Shippy warned that anarchists in Chicago pose unprecedented danger as police monitor recent anarchist meetings. A police report described discussions endorsing assassinations of King Carlos II and President McKinley.
The largest mining transaction in Mexico’s history is near completion in Chihuahua’s Santa Eulalia area. Charles M. Schwab and Malcolm Macdonald of Tonopah Nevada and associates plan to acquire the Peteost lueoa Tierra Baltimore and other Santa Eulalia mines for more than $6,000,000.
Lafayette Ind special reports that Purdue University has abolished the annual tank scrap between freshmen and sophomores. The faculty ordered the ban after a committee report cited the event as attracting violent and objectionable elements.
In Toledo Ohio special report Police Judge James Austin Jr was handcuffed and shackled and taken to the patrol wagon and then to the workhouse where he will serve a short time with inmates. He imposed the punishment on others and chose to endure it himself.
A bill by Representative Ansberry of Ohio proposes rearranging the United States flag stars. The amendment would place stars in five arcs forming a regular pentagon centered pattern.
Roland Beard and Compton Lemman of the High Ice Company and Jos Miller, Toledo Ice and Coal Company manager, were sentenced by Judge Kinkade to six months in the county jail and to pay costs for conspiracy in restraint of trade. The real owners were not indicted and did not appear. This marks the first prison sentence among Ohio trust prosecutions.
Columbia Missouri announces a dry local option vote could trigger a $50 annual tax on unmarried men over thirty. The all married council declares licenses gone will create revenue shortfall and the bachelor tax would offset city expenses.
The Lower House passed a measure prohibiting cigarette smoking statewide. It provides penalties from five to twenty five dollars for each offense, modeled after Indiana law.
Police in Dublin Russia Poland uncover a gang of women highway robbers and arrest their leaders. The group is alleged to have carried out a long series of robberies.
Sunday February 9 1908 Senior Berean Lesson explores John 4 5 26 with the famous dialogue at Sychar Jacob's well Jesus asks drink living water and teaches true worship The study outlines the well the woman the water and the worship in spirit and truth with reflective questions for readers.
A father asks his daughter to marry Mr Spriggins for his fortune. She rejects him, listing disqualifying habits smoking chewing drinking swearing club life late nights and motor driving. The father replies that heaven is her home.
In a quip from the cartoonists notes Mrs Knicker Henry asks why she left shoes on the stairs. Knicker Henry replies in a dazed tone that an English cushion was left to be blacked, a sly bit of whimsy from the panel.
Puck notes that the Lucy Tanner sails with 7,500 tons of coal on every voyage, while Hank Harkins jokes about pirates and seas. Silas Stubble remarks on the ship’s cargo as the seamanship topic.
A gloss on Boreas, son of Astraeus and Aurora, who leaves home to explore the world and sails the skies. He remarks there is where he blows himself, a wry note on his windward travels. The Chicago Tribune attribution frames the mythic travel as playful wisdom.
A patient asks if the doctor speaks multiple languages. The physician replies he knows many tongues but not fluently.
In a Philadelphia Press item Mr Kidder argues a woman's club should aim beyond female suffrage while Miss Strong counters that suffrage should be its sole focus. Kidder concedes broader goals may help reach that target.
A fragment reflecting a gendered dispute where men blame women for extravagance and women counter that men misunderstand the true end of economy from the start of miserliness. The dialogue hints at a cyclical view of waste and restraint.
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