August 28 in History Highlights and Astronomical Notes
August 28 marks Goethe birth in 1749 and Plehve’s 1904 assassination. It notes Eleazer Williams’ death in 1858 and 1906 Japanese moves toward peace with Russia. The entry adds moon phase and times with Bun sets and rises as a historical calendar detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Eleazer Williams
Dauphin
Louis XVII
France
Hoganstown
N. Y
M. Plehve
Wikado
Japan
Russia
Roosevelt to be paid two dollars per word for authorship
The article notes a wide disparity in pay with Present Roosevelt earning $2 per word as a big game hunter, while Richard Hoarding Davis earns $1.47 per day as a Westchester County deputy sheriff.
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Roosevelt
Richard Hoarding Davis
Westchester County
Woman Writer Sparks Attention With Marriage Article
A female author draws wide interest for an essay titled Would Not Marry My Husband Again. The piece argues against a second chance in marriage, though readers note she omits any notion her husband might forgive.
King Leopold Message Amid Rumors Doubted
The note counters rumors about King Leopold’s health saying no serious ailment exists. It comments on the king’s reputation and character in the face of unchecked gossip without specifics.
Evans on Japan’s fighting spirit and peace in postwar view
Evans praises Japanese soldiers as intelligent and fearless while arguing no current war between Japan and the United States. He notes Japan’s need for peace to recover, cites its heavy national debt, and says other nations see no urgent reason for conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retr Admira
Evans
United States
Jeje
Japan
The Dutch and Castro Face Tense Venezuela Standoff
The Dutch and Venezuela drift toward a clash as President Castro blocks all contact with the Dutch West Indies for two months. Curação and Dutch Guiana suffer from disrupted trade with raw materials scarce and local industries nearly idle. The Dutch minister was expelled and transports detained over minor pretexts while the Netherlands warns that force may be used if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Venezuelan
Castro
Dutch West Indies
Republic
Emesuela
Auto
Pobat
Pds
Venezuela
Governor Deneen backs crackdown on Springfield lynching
The piece urges strong action by Governor Deneen to punish Springfield lynchers and defend the rule of law. It lauds brave officers who resist mobs, warns that lynching corrupts justice, and cites New Jersey’s swift trials and Benjamin Harrison’s critique of mob justice.
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Deneen
Ilinoia
Springfield
New Jersey
Jersey
Lynch
Benjamin Harrison
Clocks in Briogland From Chaucer's Era Through the Fifteenth Century
In Briogland during Chaucer's time many clocks used weights and wheels. Most monasteries in the fourteenth century possessed clocks, showing astronomical movements and the hours. Through the fifteenth century clockmakers were mainly armorers and blacksmiths, building clocks from iron and steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briogland
Chaucer
Patience and Courage in Daily Life Tributes
The passage extols patience as time's poultice for wounds and the courage to suffer in silence. It praises the soul's trial bearing, faith’s serene stimulus, and optimism in daily life. It lauds quiet heroism in work and endurance against life’s troubles with steadfast personal strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William George Jordan
New York Tribune
Curious Tales and Oddities From Early News
A York County colt reared on milk and eggs. Perth Amboy watchman reports daily rat with tobacco. a Swiss man counts yearly steps totaling 9 760 000. An Atlantic Highlands horse hit by car and train at speed 60 mph was rescued uninjured, swimming the Shrewsbury River.
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U. YF. Greenwald
York County
Wich
Atlantic Highlands
N. J
Shrewsbury
English Etchings and Renovations Across Historic UK Churches
The piece notes proposed gun port painting on Victory echoing Trafalgar, and cites old organ works such as a Barking church organ installed in 1677 undergoing its second renovation. It reports Kingsway Hall London deemed unsafe for religious use, with a plan by Methodists to raise 125000 dollars to rebuild.
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Victory
Trafalgar
Nelson
Allhallows Church
Barking
England
Great Queen Street Chapel
Kingsway Hall
London
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad from 1886 Toledo Firm
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co. sworn as senior partner in Toledo Ohio pledges one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Ad copy claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials and sales through Druggists.
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Frank J. Cheney
A. D
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Th. Hall
Danish Dianas at Olympic Games Inspire American Gymnastic Hope
Determined efforts seek to bring to America members of the Danish gymnastic group known as the Danish Dianas who wowed London crowds with their vaulting and balance. Educators say their full body development and poise offer a model for U S schoolchildren and physical education programs. Queen Alexandra praised their physical perfection during a stadium appearance.
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America
London
Alexandra
Lord Desborough
England
Three Conrad Boys Run Down by Steamer Near Vevay
John Harry and Edward Conrad aged fourteen thirteen and eleven set out from a river shanty boat at four miles above Vevay to row to Patriot. The steamer Cincinnati struck them in fog. The youngest boy is found unconscious at Markland with a deep cut to the forehead, while the two older brothers are presumed dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vevay
Ind
John
Harry
Edward Conrad
Cincinnati
Patriot
Markland
Motorman Struck by One Thousand Volts in Indiana Harbor
Charles Woll of South Bend, a motor man on the Chicago and South Bend interurban line, was shocked by one thousand volts at Indiana Harbor. He fell from the car into a ditch, doctors used a chisel to aid respiration, and his jaws resisted, biting teeth as his body burned. He is reported as dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Charles Woll
South Bend
Chicago
Indiana Harbor
Woll
Man shoots toe while checking for hen thief in Bloomington
Bloomington Indiana August 28 William Hays a transfer man here was opening his kitchen door with one hand to investigate a suspected chicken thief when his shotgun discharged striking his left foot. The big toe was blown off and the side of his foot badly lacerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
William Hays
Hays
Vandalia Coal Reopens No 9 Mine At Linton
The Vandalia Coal company today reopened No 9 mine in Linton Indiana giving work to 300 men. The revival brings five Vandalia mines in operation in the city with about 5000 tons daily. Current employment tops 1200 with plans to reopen additional mines within a month and push workers to 2200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
Vandalia Coal Company
Injuries Terminated Fatally In Trafalgar Train Collision
City Dragon died from injuries after being struck by a train while in a carriage with Mrs Gilbert Luyster and two girls. Luyster is severely injured but expected to recover. the two girls escaped unharmed after jumping from the carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar
Ind
City Dragon
Gilbert
Luyster
Friends in Conference Opens at Winona Lake
Warsaw Indiana August 28 with many church members from the East and middle West present the Friends general conference convenes at Winona Lake for an eight day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends In Conference
Warsaw
Ind
East
Middle West
Friends’ General Conference
Winona Lake
Receiver appointed for Bedford Building Savings and Loan
Bedford Indiana August 28 W E Clark of this city named receiver of the wrecked Bedford Building Savings and Loan association by Judge Wilson and has filed a 10 000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
W. E. Clark
Bedford Building, Savings and Loan Association
Wilson
Cat Attack Leaves Infant in Critical Condition
In Linton Indiana on August 28 the infant son of Fred Hales was left in critical condition after a cat leaped into the cradle and bit the child at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
Fred Hales
Evansville Identifies Woman Found in River
Evansville Indiana on August 28 identifies the body recovered from the river as Lula Utterbach a nineteen year old young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Lula Utterbach
Aged Minister Dies of Injuries
Jasper Indiana August 28 The Rev FE E Banta a well known Presbyterian minister Irving near Orwell is dead from injuries after a fall while picking peaches
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Jasper
Ind
FE. E. Banta
Irving
Orwell
Baltimore resident shot on Atlantic City boardwalk
Charles Roberts, a prominent Baltimore resident, was shot and seriously injured while riding a rolling chair on the Atlantic City boardwalk. An unknown assailant fled, and Roberts told a hospital physician that a robbery had been attempted.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Charles Roberts
Baltimore
Roberts
Homeseekers Excursion via Monon route sale dates
Homeseekers tokete to be sold on August 4 and 18 September 1 and 15. States listed include Arizona Arkansas Mexico Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Michigan Montana Nebraska Nevada North Dakota South Dakota Oregon Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming. Call Monon passenger station for information. Kalice, Agent.
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Monon
Homeseekers
Tokete
Arizons
Arkansas
Mexico
Missouri
New Metico
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
Idaho
Indian Territory
Kansas
Michigan
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Kalice
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad May Offer Free Sample
Readers are told of Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root a kidney liver and bladder remedy claimed to cure Bright's Disease and other kidney troubles. The ad offers a free sample bottle and a booklet by mail upon mentioning the newspaper, with Bottles sold by druggists from fifty cents to one dollar and the address in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Swamp Root
Heat drives man to seek sanctuary at Santa Peter's
A man named Joe explains he fled the street heat and sought coolness inside Santa Peter's church. He recalls his plan to rest, fearing his temper and admitting the heat made him act strangely. Daly notes the scene in Catholic Standard and Times.
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Signor
Santa Peter's
Joe
Santa Peter's Church
T. A. Daly
Catholic Standard and Times
Humorous Exchanges Highlight Courtroom and Domestic Quips
A collage of brief humorous vignettes from Browning's Magazine Judge and London humor pages. Jokes include a jurors' remark about eleven suppers and a bundle of hay, a boy explaining perspiration as his wet shirt, and a suitor noting an aging father’s fortunes before proposing to his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everybody's Magazine
World Congratulates Tolstoi on 80th Birthday
The world marks the 80th anniversary of Count Tolstoi birth the renowned Russian philosopher and writer celebrated for his enduring literary and intellectual influence across nations.
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Count Tolstoi
Not a Downy Throne
Paris reports Mulai Hafid, victor over Abd El Aziz, may be recognized as sultan of Morocco though France doubts his ability to meet all demands. He likely must assume Abd El Aziz’s loans and burdens from Dr. Mauchamp’s murder and Casablanca killings as France plans troop withdrawals once order returns.
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Paris
Morocco
Mulai Hafid
Abd-El-Aziz
France
Abd El-Aziz
Dr. Mauchamp
Casablanca
Empire
Honest Groom’s Humble Wedding Renews Folklore Charm
A London Sketch tale recalls a newly married man, penniless yet candid, who echoes the minister during vows claiming worldly goods, illustrating a quirk of honesty at a high‑stakes ceremony. The bride is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, and the couple’s simplicity draws notice as a moral anecdote.
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London
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Asthma Relief Cure
An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief for asthma and throat and lung troubles, asserting it has cured difficult cases and contains no harmful drugs. The notice names O. D. Nnoefel as the author.
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Foley
Perseverance and cautions in action and care for gems
The text cites John Foster on perseverance as a force behind great character while noting humans are hindered by fear and magnified difficulties. It then describes how acids erode a pearl, and how hot water harms opal, soap harms turquoise, and washing with turquoise rings can dull blue stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foster
Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed For Elderly Health
The advertisement claims most elderly people suffer kidney or bladder issues and presents Foley's Kidney Remedy as a solution that stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the body. It urges immediate use to regain vigor.
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Foley
O. D. Kacofel
Notice of Sale of Personal Property
Melissa Jones administratrix of the estate of Gilbert B Hancock will sell personal property at public auction September 10 1908 at the late residence in Franklin township Floyd county Indiana. Sale starts 10 am. Items include horses farming gear hogs chickens machines tools household and kitchen furniture and more. Cash for sums five dollars and under. For larger amounts credit up to nine months with note at six percent interest. Attys McIntyre Bullett James.
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Gilbert B. Hancock
Franklin Township
Floyd County
Indiana
Melissa Jones
McIntyre
Bullett & James
Notice of Pendency of Action in Floyd County Court
In Floyd County court James Armstrong et al. sue Delia M. Campbell Wilbur Campbell Lois Moyle Martha E. Wallace Clarence J. Watkins Royal C. Watkins and Martha E. Watkins guardian of Clarence J. Watkins for partition of real estate. They are nonresidents of Indiana and are notified the case will be tried October 5, 1908 at New Albany. Clerk William F. Ruoff issued July 1438.
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State of
Indiana
Floyd County
Floyd Circuit
James Armstrong
Del
M. Campbell
Wilbur Campbell
George H Hester
Seid
Delia M. Campbell
Loelia Moyle
Martha E. Wallus
Clarence J. Watkins
Royal C. Watkins
Martha E. Watkins
Clarence J Watkins
Inana
Clarence J. Watkins Hoyal C. Watkins
Clrence J. Watkins
New Albany
William F. Ruoff
Floyd
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Evening Tribune
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Emiassa
Edward Thompson
Perth Amboy
A. W. Gleason
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Reese 2
Dianas
Denmark
The
Homeseekers Excursion
Browning
Food
Willler
Londos Mall
Leo Tolstol
Castoria
What Is
Geo. S. Graf
the Tribune Company
Pearl St
Indianapolis and Louisville Traction Company
Jeffersonville
Seymour
Cara
I. C. & S. Traction Co
Indianapolis
East Fifth Street
Bet
Gain and Barker
Mew
Albany, Ind
Vrabs
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Greenwood
Franklin
Edinburg
Columbus
Cruthersville
Scottsburg
Sellersburg
Watson Junction
Louisville
Dixie
Todianapolis
Hoosier Limiteds
Hoosier
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Jeffersonville Depot
Tr. Co's
A. A. Anderson
Fred M. Jackson
T. B. Love
Kilcan
New Albany Township
John A Hinds
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