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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
5
A jumble of lighthearted notes discusses happiness amid discontent, a divorce settlement valued at 1.5 million dollars, and a Boston car incident. It notes mint coin supply and a three month city revenue of 6715 dollars. An Illinois man tested carrying gunpowder and matches together.
Fragment mentions hands and a boy with unspecified wrongdoing. No identifiable events, people, or organizations are present.
The remark about a German expert amazed by American trolley progress contrasts with a man waiting for a car on a cold corner at about 11 30 p m. The scene captures a quiet moment amid rapid transit developments.
Time, the universal conqueror, levels all with the dust of the valley, heartless as the stormy winds that rush over arctic mountain crags.
The death toll among New York streetcar workers is 47 per month. With added business focus any capable motorman could push it over 50.
A French scientist has succeeded in producing sea urchins with no stomachs. Many people would be glad if other urchins came into the world the same way.
The text reads as stray opinions on banking safety and a unrelated remark about a girl with a new engagement ring, with no identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or events to summarize into a news item.
The article notes surprise at a thread company making 20 percent on its large capitalization while many buttons required by orders were left unsewn, implying hidden costs and inefficiencies in production.
The text notes mice can carry pneumonia and suggests women use chairs as a precaution when a mouse appears.
A Connecticut postmaster left his job after receipts fell to about 15 cents daily. He may have undermined business by occasionally advertising bargain shelf-worn stamps.
At a Philadelphia military wedding the cake was cut with a sword. The bride may face a future where she bakes and the husband must cut biscuits with an ax.
Miss Mary Money applies for a jockey license in France amid discussions on wages for riders. The note hints that if European pay matches U S rates, a titled foreigner might seek to marry her for her money.
At seventy years old, Carnegie says a man’s usefulness is just beginning. The speaker recalls critics who claimed there was no room for men after turning forty in the nation’s shows of opportunity.
Two men rode a balloon from North Adams and landed in New Hampshire. They encountered a snow squall causing a rapid descent that made flakes appear to rise, a momentary sense that the world was topsy turvy.
A writer for the New York Evening Post notes that for twenty four hours the city recorded no deaths by violence marking an unprecedented calm in ten years despite lacking public events or parades.
The article argues that soldiers resist being treated as laborers and warns that a regular army is needed for police and wartime needs. It calls for rising remuneration to attract and retain rank and file, insisting citizens must accept paying the bills for a capable force.
A Chicago widower with four young children posted a window placard seeking a wife and mother to share his duties. He invited unmarried women to inquire within, remaining at home to meet callers. The tale highlights his unconventional approach to remarriage.
A powerful Patagonian chief Don Torribio declares love to Dona Concha as she reveals a plan to aid a beloved. He vows to crown her chosen partner within a month, signaling a dramatic alliance and vengeance fulfilled.
In a frontier siege, Mercedes guides aid and danger through Patagonian camps. Pedrito disguises as an Aucas to deliver a vital letter and to raid the enemy’s supply, arming mules with poisoned bread and spirits to starve the besiegers into retreat. Nocobotha calls chiefs to a dawn council to decide Carmen’s fate and the fate of their campaign.
In this chapter Nocobotha reconsiders his risky love as Dona Concha smooths paths for an alliance. She reveals a sealed letter to her father while Mercedes steels for a plan. The chief reassures the women and orders guards, hinting at looming danger and sacred status.
In Patagonia Don Toribio and Dona Concha discuss plans for a general assault on Carmen as Nocobotha remains a beloved war chief. Concha secretly harbors hatred and reveals a perilous motive while urging her father to consider Samson and Delilah. The tale ends with Concha declaring her love for Don Sylvio.
The article notes Democratic and Republican maneuvering for the 1908 race. It cites Speaker Cannon predicting congressional inaction, Olcott backing Cannon as a possible GOP nominee, and Minnesota Democrats favoring Governor Johnson. Delaware’s George Gray is urged by the state committee, Roosevelt rules out candidacy, and Norman E. Mack weighs Bryan’s likely nomination.
The New York Press quips at a barrier on Ann street and Broadway describing a two horned rhinoceros and a ring tailed monkey. The rhinoceros is called cousin German to the unicorn and is depicted as old yet once the youngest animated wonder.
A man questions the railroad's leadership as the president sits in Washington, the general manager appears before the ICC, the superintendent attends the legislature, the legal head is in court, the passenger chief explains fares, and the freight head audits rural meetings. The Pittsburgh Press blames the newspapers for the blame game.
Fire from a defective flue damaged the Knox county jail with estimated losses around $5,000. A separate incident reports Mrs. Mary Williams burned to death in a gasoline explosion at Winamac. Albion businesses suffered a major fire causing about $75,000 in damage. Wheat crop prospects hinge on heavy snow. farmers fear poor yields statewide. Mrs. Katie Williams seeks divorce and $10,000 alimony from a Monroe county minister.
Unable to obtain employment Ell More Brown a civil war veteran committed death by own action at South Bend.
The Reader Magazine of Indianapolis will be consolidated with Putnam's Monthly, merging two literary periodicals under one publication strategy. The move aligns Bobbs-Merrill with the Putnams to streamline distribution and reader reach.
The State Board of Agriculture changed the State Fair to the week of Sept 7 from the week of Sept 14. The shift affects vendors visitors and local planning for the event.
Indiana Democratic editors will hold their annual winter meeting at Indianapolis on February 6 and 7. The gathering aims to discuss party issues and publishing plans with local editors and state officials in attendance.
Anthony Bubb aged 68 a Democratic leader at Nine Mile near Ft. Wayne was instantly killed when struck by an interurban car.
Miss Margaret Joyce, kneeling in St. Joseph's Church in South Bend, was robbed by two well dressed women. She pursued them for a mile but could not catch the culprits.
A girl baby weighing about four pounds was born at Evansville to the wife of Elve Crow and possesses a full set of teeth.
David McKee of Elwood says a private gas well on his property yields gas suitable for domestic use and there is ample supply for local needs in the area.
The Winona Interurban Railway Company announces next spring service from the Michigan fruit belt to Indianapolis. The route will pass through South Bend Elkhart Goshen Warsaw and Peru.
The Rev. Ernest Addison of Knightstown Indiana and Mrs Nora B Wilson were married at Noblesville. Addison is known across eastern Indiana as the Walking Bible for his feat of recalling the entire New Testament from memory.
A five wheel fourteen feet diameter shattered at the National Rolling Mill Company in Vincennes causing about 2500 dollars in damage.
Mike St. Clair and Solomon Law rence, shot firers, were killed in an explosion at the Princeton coal mine. Dry dust in the mine caught fire and exploded with gunpowderlike force.
The most perfect hog ever produced in this country died of cholera at the Millville area farm where it was raised. Owned by John G. Allen, the Poland China thoroughbred was valued at $5,000 despite frequent offers of $2,500.
Miss Jenny Lee will represent Butler in the coming State Oratorical contest. Other colleges represented include Notre Dame Earlham Wabash Franklin Hanover and De Pauw.
Benjamin Drake aged 87 is dead at his home near Acton. He was one of Shelby county s wealthiest farmers and owned about 2 200 acres of land before dividing his estate several years ago.
William Butler faces a unique charge in a Columbus court after John M Thompson alleges he pulled up 25 cents worth of corn. The case marks the first use of Indiana’s severing produce from the soil law in Bartholomew county.
Old Indian trail remains visible along its historic route in Newton County. The path predates the aunty organization and continued in use by Tfidians as late as 1843.
State Auditor John C. Billheimer sold 329 acres of swamp land in Starks County to Asset Realization Company of Chicago for 3591 dollars and 45 cents. The land was later found to belong to the state due to overlooked surveying.
Members of the Society of Equity in Spencer County sold about 700000 pounds of the 1907 tobacco crop in a Richmond pool to a Henderson Kentucky firm for the English market at 9 cents 8 and 8 cents.
A Gary project advances a three mile water tunnel digging toward Lake Michigan. The first shaft reaches 110 feet and laborers push underground toward the lake. A second shaft will be sunk at the far end while excavations continue from both ends until meeting midway. The steel company earmarks 2 million dollars for the project, expected to yield an ideal Gary water system.
Sounds Like Laura Jean Libbey. Co. P. Lyon, a motorman on the Chicago New York Air Line, living at La Porte, has fallen heir to an English title and to an estate valued at $1,500,000 in English records. The estate and title are among England’s oldest.
Authorities locate an underground air chamber sixteen feet below ground where the family of William Truitt has taken shelter. The chamber serves as their living space for eating cooking and sleeping amid the ruins of the burned factory.
Promoters BE Talbot and Fred Funk of Chicago Heights plan a sixty acre development around Lake George two miles south of Lake Michigan near the Roby track. They expect 75 percent of patrons from Chicago and aim to rival Coney Island with a half million dollar initial amusements program.
Two state offices unite to gather evidence against dangerous dogs. A bill to be introduced in the next Legislature would impose severe punishment including the death penalty for dogs that kill sheep.
The Horticultural and Agricultural Society in Lagrange County boasts over 200 members and holds monthly meetings. It is known for promoting advanced farming methods and drawing large county gatherings each month.
The jail’s notorious Cell No 13, linked to Simeon Reno during the 1868 lynching in New Albany, was opened last week for the first time since the mob confrontation. Blood stains and superstition kept it closed until remodeling revealed a faulty lock and a door that would not open.
Henry Hilgemann and Company win the Ft. Wayne contract to construct the eight story Anthony Hotel. The project value is set at $225,377 and the structure will be fire proof.
The Indiana Grain Dealers Association met in Indianapolis and after hearing Senator P J McCumber defend federal grain inspection, adopted resolutions calling for uniform inspection of grain.
John W. Kerlin of Delphi area planted three-fifths of an acre in white corn last spring. The yield reached 105 bushels per acre and earned $53.50 in prize money. He also sold seven bushels of seed corn at two dollars a bushel and has fifty-five bushels remaining.
At Indianapolis the delegates of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Companies' Union refused to bind themselves to the anti cigarette and anti liquor campaign.
The Indianapolis Humane Society has begun a campaign against drivers who leave horses unblanketed on city streets. The effort aims to curb neglect and improve welfare for working animals across local neighborhoods.
Mrs. Chas. Thompson aged seventy was killed by an engine at an E. and T. H. crossing in Terre Haute. Her dog stood guard over the body in distress and fought off those who attempted to move it.
A gray haired man aboard an outward bound steamer weeps, lamenting never seeing his old home again. A sympathetic passenger asks about his exile, and he explains it was folly not sin. Florida Times-Union.
A mermaid rummages a sunken ship in a playful Chicago Tribune item. She jokes about finding a hand mirror like those shown in comics, noting vanity exists beyond dry land.
The Chicago Tribune quotes Alexander the Great denying a story that he wept for no more worlds to conquer. He says a reactionary started the yarn after seeing him wipe a cinder from his eye, and claims to have separated that man from a Treasury Department job.
The American squadron of sixteen battleships led by Rear Admiral Evans arrived at Rio de Janeiro Sunday after an 8000 mile voyage from Port of Spain. Crowds lined the streets and quays while Brazilian and federal officials welcomed the visitors with salutes and celebrations.
The Nippon Dai Hakuran Kwai will open April 1 1912 in Tokyo and run through October 31. It will be the first international expo in the Far East and rivals the Chicago Saint Louis and Paris exhibitions in scale. Governments worldwide are invited to participate to showcase industrial development and foster global understanding.
Washington Special reports President Roosevelt agrees with the special investigation committee that no warrant existed for calling troops to Goldfield. He states there was no insurrection against state power and will withdraw federal troops from Goldfield soon after Nevada's Legislature begins its special session on Tuesday.
George Munroe rushed the stage in Lynn after a play scene angered him. He wrestled the villain actor off stage, seized the heroine, and vowed to defend her. Stage crew drove him off, and six police overpowered him after he seized a fire ax.
Four firemen died responding to a blaze that destroyed the Parker Building, a twelve story business block between East 18th and 19th streets on Fourth Avenue. Late estimates put losses at over 5 million dollars as the fire, fought by half of Manhattan firemen, could not be controlled and only then confined to the origin.
The wolves have consumed at least 245 men women and children across European Russia in the past week as harsh winter drives packs from wilderness into populated areas, with sightings on country roads and near small towns.
Mrs Albert Bush of near Morrison gives birth to four daughters in a special report. One infant survives, highlighting a rare multiple birth with only a single survivor.
New York Special reports Governor Charles E. Hughes enters the Republican presidential race with a Hughes dollar dinner hosted by the enrolled Republicans of the Twenty-ninth Assembly district at Terrace Garden.
Report from Hawkinsville Ga states two Black farm workers accused of a deadly assault on Mr and Mrs Marc e at their home in Oldsboro were captured by a posse and killed while fleeing. Police investigated the incident as a violent crime with suspects identified by local reports.
Tokio officials from all political lines show unease as incoming American cablegrams hint at broad support for an exclusion act. Leaders fear such sentiment may contradict statements against discrimination and test the Japanese government's aim to avoid embarrassing the United States while preserving national pride.
Mrs. George Wahleben was seriously injured by a game rooster that attacked as she tried to kill a hen. The bird gaffed her arm several times before her husband intervened with a kick, sending the rooster away. it recovered quickly and resumed crowing.
Arbello Duboz, jailed in Mobile after claiming responsibility, recounts shooting J H Hodges as Hodges rode past. He says he killed a mulatto woman and her daughter and denied burning their house. County officials doubt insanity, suspect a premeditated revenge motive.
Clinton Iowa reports a man named T T A T W S E T K O H Lindloff who holds the title for the longest given name in the United States. He asserts the name was given at baptism and translates to Through Trials and Tribulations We Shall Enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Sixteen people were crushed to death in a crowd stampede at the Harvey Institute during a theater performance in Barnsley York. Scores more were seriously injured as the panic halted the crowd's orderly exit with no fire or danger present.
In Terre Haute Indiana after twenty nine hours and fifteen minutes the jury in Henry F McDonald’s dynamiting trial failed to reach a verdict. The panel reportedly stood eleven to one for conviction on multiple targets including two stores and a Methodist church with one holdout refuting any shift.
New York special: the clearing house statement shows that the heavy bank reserve deficit has been wiped out and a surplus of 6,084,050 above the 25 percent legal requirement has been established. Figures surpassed bankers expectations and sparked cheers on Wall Street.
Edwin Collier Sr shot his eight year old blind son Edwin at the grave of his wife in Ravenna Cemetery and then killed himself near the heart in the adjacent ground.
A New York special reports Mark Twain has $51,199 tied up in the suspended Knickerbocker Trust Company as plans for its reorganization develop through a letter Twain sent accepting them.
The Central Federated Union committee reports 160 000 men are unemployed in New York City amid layoffs by national state and city authorities as investigated by the union.
Vienna Cable reports the government plans a radium bathing institution at Joachimstal Bohemia to use local radium water for therapeutic purposes. This move aims to provide treatment options based on mineral waters and radiation therapy.
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