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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
2
In Mooresville Indiana rumors swirl about the Rockefeller baby, claimed to be worth an enormous sum per pound. Olga Nethersole plans medical study and tuberculosis research. A government lawyer argues women bear blame for a portion of divorces, while defenses contend otherwise.
The passage states that most drugs have no psychological value and that cures can be produced by suggestion, whether conscious or unconscious, alone or with drugs. It emphasizes the influence of suggestion on treatment outcomes.
A planned sculpture in New York will depict Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle, created by Frederick MacMonnies. The piece represents an American actor portraying an American character crafted by an American author, appealing to the public imagination.
A magazine scientist says the world’s visible supply of fertilizing material will exhaust in twenty years. After that, humanity must extract nitrogen from the air or face starvation. The question becomes how long nitrogen in the air will last.
A Berlin newspaper launched a relief subscription for the families of over a thousand French miners killed in a near border mine blast. Germans and French cooperate to aid survivors despite ongoing hostility, underscoring shared humanity.
The piece argues that cheap, filling foods are seen by some as virtuous and nutritious, reflecting a Puritan and frugal mindset. It notes a bias toward consuming unappealing yet nourishing items and calls the habit a petty vice.
Campaign costs hit every two years and a poor man must neglect his law practice or business to run. Most incumbents lose renomination after years in Congress, and without a fortune or established business they struggle for a modest government post.
The author laments popular tolerances for brutal shows and professional spectacles while noting many avoid such entertainments. He argues that society often celebrates danger and spectacle over education and virtue, hinting at widespread varied preferences.
The condemned murderer of Austria’s empress assassin Rüdiger Lucheni defends his jailers. He praises humane treatment, reads journals in French, and writes to the Swiss government claiming kindness despite reports of harsh confinement.
The Chicago Journal argues that daily pennies and nickels totaling millions fund churches and charities. It cites $6,000 daily receipts in Chicago amid penny-driven support, noting housewives’ nickels sustain harvests and local transit revenues while urging more careful giving.
West Hammond's nude wild man was captured while picking flowers. He was identified as J ombrowski, a young man who went crazy after his fiancée jilting him.
Peter Milan a Roann farmer brought forty one wool fleeces weighing 420 pounds to market. The average fleece weighed about ten and a quarter pounds selling for 2 97 each.
St Joseph County Commission refused to renew John C Barrett Owl South Bend liquor license by two to one vote. Anti-Saloon League remonstrants prevail signaling opposition to regranting saloon licenses citywide and a broader push against gamblers.
Willard McIntyre of Brazil was tried for the January killing of William Halton in Bowling Green. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to two to twenty-one years in prison.
All relations between Notre Dame and De Pauw College are broken off and cannot be resumed, according to reliable sources. The severance ends any formal association or athletic ties between the institutions.
Judge Coolidge in South Bend blocked a bold land grab that would have transferred shoreline property valued at about 1 million dollars. Samuel Biddison had two years earlier deeded Lake Michigan shore land from New Buffalo to South Haven to a New Jersey land title corporation, but the court restored title to the rightful owners.
Miss Fanny Wood of Summit aged twenty one agreed to marry James A. Bennett of Basking Ridge after a brief luncheon meeting at the Hilton Hotel. A justice of the peace officiated and the couple wed, with champagne flowing late into the night.
William Robertson a Terre Haute glass blower beat his wife who had washed away blood from an earlier attack and she responded with a fatal shot. The case centers on a domestic violence incident with a deadly outcome.
Charles Bridwell, 21, a prominent Bloomington business man, shot himself in the head. Ill health is given as the cause of death.
Indiana and Michigan coal dealers meeting in Fort Wayne protested against demurrage charges short weight and discriminatory freight rates, urging action from carriers and state authorities.
The Carnegie library at DePauw University now has its $50,000 endowment fully raised. This completes the funding Mr. Carnegie required to support the institution's new library building.
Workmen digging for water mains in New Albany unearthed an adult skeleton with a bullet-shaped hole in the skull. Authorities examined the scene and began an inquiry into the possible cause of death.
Commencement week began June 13 with Governor Hanly breaking ground for the new Administration Building, 100 men at the plow. Andrew Carnegie offered 18 760 dollars toward half the cost, and fund raising was started to cover the remaining portion.
Indiana colleges last week held annual commencements as about 800 new graduates enter higher education credits by June. Purdue leads with 213 degrees followed by Indiana University with 208 and State Normal College at 112. A $100,000 Student Building dedicated for student organizations will be used entirely by students, a rare Indiana feature and among few in the nation.
An essay argues that people favor leaders free from greed and praise the young President for his lack of financial ambition. It contrasts public reaction to wealth with admiration for statesmanship and calls on readers to judge leaders by integrity rather than riches.
The scale committee of Indiana mines and operators at Terre Haute reached a pact ending the coal strike in the Eleventh district of the United Mine Workers' Association. Workers are understood to receive the 19038 scale they demanded when they walked out on April 1.
Plans for the construction of five million dollars worth of repair and construction shops for the New York Central lines have been completed. The facilities will be built on about 600 acres of land located roughly one mile and a quarter southeast of Indianapolis along the Cincinnati division of the Big Four Railroad. The first earth was turned on the site last week.
Mrs Harriet Stone who died recently in South Bend is mourned by 14 children 165 grandchildren 36 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren She was 81 years old.
Frank C. Ball president of Ball Bros Company announces plans to build a $50,000 hospital in Muncie this year and donate it to the city. The firm’s involvement traces back twenty years when it received a $5,000 bonus and its payroll now amounts to a significant daily sum.
Girs, ney Johnson a prominent Blackford county resident, collapsed at her Hartford City home while walking through the house. The 350 pound woman, aged 74, fell and demolished a partition before death occurred.
An exchanged quip from two boarders in the Philadelphia Press about coffee heat. One praises hot coffee to warm him while the other jokes cold coffee wins the heat contest.
Four Indiana students at Earlham College were dismissed amid the investigation into the kidnapping of two sophomores Hadleigh Marsh and Cecil Calvert. Authorities say additional expulsions may follow as the case unfolds.
George Terry tried to save his twelve year old nephew from drowning in the Emberess river near Vincennes but cramps struck and he sank before help could arrive.
A playful exchange between a young husband and wife about dinner stripes and new striped silk fashion reflects lighthearted domestic mood from the Chicago Record-Herald.
A severe rain storm swept Northern Indiana causing extensive property damage and widespread disruption. The Wa bash road near Attica washed out 300 feet, the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction lines suffered heavy losses, and the Northern Indiana power house at Osceola was unroofed with about 10 000 dollars in damages. Telegraph and telephone service were crippled, and a Terre Haute boy died after contacting a live wire while Lafayette saw an elderly man die en route to the Soldiers Home. In Lake County Governor Hanly declared war on the Dearborn pool stockade at Clark Station, directing authorities to act against the gambling hub amid prior pleas from residents for action. militia intervention has been discussed if county actions fail.
Lake county records show the Indiana Harbor Land Company conveys fifty acres to Inland Steel Company for 400000 dollars the largest land payment in the area to date.
Strawberry shipments from Indiana and Michigan are lighter than expected. Prices remain strong with commission men paying $1.40 to $1.65 per case for fancy stock.
Harry Burosa of Roann Jr at Purdue University shot himself behind the right ear and died instantly. He had suffered boils for some time.
Mrs George Forrester of Watertown New York describes severe fainting spells tied to anemia. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring color appetite and strength after a physician failed to help. The pills claim to create new blood by increasing red corpuscles and are sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady New York for 50 cents a box or six for 2 50.
A narrator recalls a tale from Harper’s Weekly about a good man in New York who sought donations for an orphan asylum. He shows a book listing Mrs. Russell Sage’s $25 gift and is surprised when Sage himself doubles it by adding his name as well, then writes “Mr. and” before his wife’s name.
Principal recalls last commencement day as students cluster to praise Hattie for winning the prize amid friendly chatter. The witty remark about English composition shows the girl’s confidence as peers congratulate her.
A witty exchange on destiny and brimstone opens with a thoughtful boarder asking for how matches are made in heaven while the other boarder offers knowing remarks. The quip reflects humorous social observation in a Chicago News tone.
A humorous exchange notes that a physician would allow any food except those the patient personally likes, highlighting the paradox of diet guidance. The line appears in a Washington Star quote about medical advice and appetite.
A Colorado mother credits Grape-Nuts with reviving her 15 month old after pneumonia brain fever teething and convulsions. A Kansas City visit followed by feeding the child Grape-Nuts and milk then the cereal itself strengthened and fattened the child. Her daughter later thriving too. The ad from Postum Co Battle Creek Mich promotes Grape-Nuts and cream as nourishment for brain nerves and body with a reference to The Road to Wellville booklet.
A derisive scene unfolds as the Man With the Hoe questions the future brother of the Muck Rake. He vents about a patent dispute described as fringed in a puckish tone, drawing comment from Hon. Edwin Markham.
Samuel explains a guest who boards with him despite Moses objecting. The exchange reveals social tensions around invitations and hospitality in a translated Tales vignette.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt recalls San Franciscans bravely resisting losses at a mint as the season of economic pressure approaches. The exchange features a southern gentleman acknowledging the pushback and the looming onset of difficult times.
A doctor questions a patient about severe thirst, and the patient replies it began after losing his money, presented as a translated Tales fragment. The exchange frames a moral or ironic moment, with a focus on cause and symptom in a compact humorous setup.
A translated fragment shows a father asking why cars emit smoke and a reply accusing policemen of failing to see the license number. The exchange hints at evasion tactics and a police scrutiny theme in a historical context.
A brief exchange shows Wearie Willie and Ragson Tatters trading promises to deliver after-dinner speeches. Ragson confirms always giving remarks and gratitude to a lady present.
A dialogue from Brooklyn Life shows a boy named Bobby predicting his future as a retired merchant like Uncle Joe, prompting a humorous look at dreams and family influence.
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