Farmers plan national co operative to hold prices
Chicago Aug 20 representatives of farmers co operatives met to form a national organization to stabilize prices and control distribution of natural foods. They envision grain elevators and cold storage to hold crops until fair prices, with a Sept 8 Chicago convention to finalize plans at the Grand Pacific hotel.
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Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
Robert Lindbloom
Farmers’ National Co-operative Exchange
J. A. Everitt
American Society of Equity
Indianapolis
D. L. Wilson
Elgin
Ill
Canal Treaty Giving Colombia Charge Insomnia
Washington reports Colombia's charge Dr Herran has not heard from Bogota since a August 13 cable saying the senate rejected the Panama canal treaty and a new proposition would be sent. Herran believes a canal bill may let the president negotiate and ratify a treaty without congress. He awaits further cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herran
Bogota
Senate
Congress
Serran
Barrington Held in Habeas Corpus Case in St Louis
In St Louis on August 20 Judge McElhen by denied the habeas corpus plea to free F. S. Barrington who is charged with the murder of James P. McCann. Barrington remains jailed following the ruling.
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Barrington
St. Louis
F. S. ‘Barrington
James P. McCann
McElhen- BY
Ed Barrington
Woman Attempts Suicide By Carbolic Acid
Winchester Indiana August 20 Mrs Morical attempted self harm days ago by swallowing carbolic acid. Authorities report the case as a suicide attempt with Mrs Morical undergoing treatment and conditions not yet disclosed.
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Winchester
Ind
Morical
Jobe Trotter Breaks Record in Seattle
James Jobe Trotter breaks a record in Seattle as early reports say he clocked a 4 15 time yesterday while touring with the Northern Pacific. The Times notes his globe trotting fame and a rapid pace through Wash. state events on August 20.
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Jobe
Trotter
Wash
James
The
Times
Globe Trotter
Seattle
Stomach Catarrh Testimonials From Pe-ru-Na Users
Palmer, Florida resident Gottfried Hemmerich reports Pe-ru-Na cured his stomach catarrh after a doctor warned he might die without hospital care. Kansas Congressman J. D. Botkin says a few bottles gave him near complete relief after decades of ailment. Free book offered by Dr Hartman in Columbus, Ohio.
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Gottfried Hemmerich
Palmer
Fis
Florida
Knoxville
Tenn
Peruna
J. D. Botkin
Kansas
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Dan Patch Breaks World Pacing Record at Brighton Beach
Dan Patch yesterday afternoon shattered the pacing world mark by covering a mile in 1 69, driven by McHenry at Brighton Beach. The previous record stood at 1 59 5, set by Star Pointer in 1897 and by Dan Patch in 1902.
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New York
Dan Patch
McHenry
Brighton Beach
Star Pointer
Mining Strike Settled at Kingwood Coal Mines
In Howesville near Kingwood, West Virginia, the miners' strike at the Kingwood Coal company's mines ended and the workers returned to work. Three men were discharged after a disagreement with the storekeeper, prompting the stoppage. organizer Haggerty of Clarksburg mediated a settlement and all but the troublemaker were rehired.
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Grafton
W. Va
Kingwood Coal Company
Howesville
Haggerty
Clarksburg
Street duel ends in double death near Gol dona Arkansas
Texarkana Ark Aug 20 A street duel at Gol dona station on the Louisiana and Arkansas railroad left brakemen J H Weaver and Walter Kennedy dead. The men disputed a work matter and both were shot in the confrontation.
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Texarkana
Ark
Goldona
Here
Louisiana & Arkansas Railroad
J. H. Weaver
Walter Kennedy
American miner Madden charged with murder in Oaxaca
Oaxaca City Aug 20 An American miner named Madden is under arrest here charged with the murder of Dr D R King owner of several mines in the state of Oaxaca Dr King an American has been in Mexico about five years
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Oaxaca City
Mex
Madden
D. R. King
Oaxaca
Gilt Edge Credit Collapses In Wabash Bridge Firm
Wabash Bridge and Iron company assigned for creditors. Liabilities about 200000, assets 100000, chiefly capital stock. Eighty percent of stock owned by S H Godman of Wabash. Banks in Indiana cities hold most claims. company kept gilt edged credit through wide borrowing. Local banks were not involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Wabash Bridge and Iron Company
Indiana
S. H. Godman
Angola Bank Failure Leaves Depositors in Limbo
Kinney bank at Angola, closed after a run sparked by manager John Kinney. Depositors may recover mainly from National Mills Water and Light of Angola, which owes 60 000 to 85 000 on ten years of overdrafts. National bonds amount to 60 000 at 70 cents on the dollar. The bank held about 133 000 in total deposits. Kinney withdrew 4000 mortgage on his farm prompting the run. county officials withdrew funds before the bank lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Kinney Bank
Angola
National Mills, Water and Light Company of
National Company
James Lake
Cleveland
John Kinney
Kinney
Carving during work fight in Washington Ind
In Washington Indiana on August 20 Joseph Pickett a railroad worker was severely cut by John Banta another worker and baseball player. The fight began over their work with Pickett striking Banta and Banta slashing with a knife causing five deep chest wounds and an eight inch gash in the side. Both men sustained serious injuries and were treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Joseph Pickett
John Banta
Pickett
Banta
Teeth substitute fails as new plates break through gums
In Bremen Indiana on August 20 Mrs Wm Baker bought a substitute set of teeth that would not fit. After consulting a dentist, a complete new set was found breaking through the gums and the store teeth were discarded. In Chickasha Oklahoma on August 20 deputy U S marshal Chris Madsen shot and killed Elbert Gray who resisted arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Ind
Wm. Baker
Chickasha
Chris Madsen
United States
Elbert Gray
Gray
Colombia moves to authorize canal treaty and constitutional change
Bogota reports a bill ready for approval authorizing the government to negotiate a new canal treaty with the United States on fixed bases and providing for modifying the national constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogota
Colombia
United States
Leutbacher kills Martha Fachenrich then himself
A Cleveland telegram reports Leutbacher shot and killed Martha Fachenrich after she rejected his marriage proposal, then committed suicide. Also noted are July 1908 revenue of 23,168,400, Pierce touring Paris, Dan Patch pacing record at Brighton Beach, and other brief items on new lines, associations, and political speculation.
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Cleveland
Leutbacher
Martha Fachenrich
Pierce
Paris
United States
Dan Patch
Brighton Beach
Ster Pointer
South Bend
Niles
Mich
National Funeral Directors’ Association
Minneapolis
J.H. McCally
Idaville
Ind
Cubs
Senate
John&. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Washington
Miles
Massachusetts
Robbery and Murder Shocks Winona
The dead body of Newton Hellyer, twenty five, was found in the road at Winona Minnesota on August 20. Police believe he was murdered after being robbed of his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Newton Hellyer
Composing Room Tragedy in Nashville Printing Plant
Edwin H. Welburn, foreman in the composing room at the Southern Methodist Publishing house in Nashville, Tenn, was shot and killed. The slaying is attributed to Cc. oO Pettus, a former employee, in a grim newsroom crime reported from the city on August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Edwin H. Welburn
Southern Methodist Publishing House
Cc. Oo
Pettus
Political Gossip From Indianapolis On Hoosier Politics
Indianapolis Aug 20 A familiar face here today was James A Hemenway congressman from the First district right hand bower of Cannon speaker elect he is fresh from a summer resort with Cannon but declines to discuss committee make up speculation abounds about his governorship prospects Major George W Steele of Marion appears unlikely to announce soon J Frank Hanly of Lafayette pursues the governor nomination and leads among Durbin supporters Durbin plans a northern Wisconsin trip then Boston for Masons and a Sons of Veterans encampment speech at Atlantic City He will rest nearly a month Cayuga in Newport Close five of seven saloons since Jan 1 by Anti Saloon League effort Independent locals report the town wide open era ended with remonstrance.
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Indianapolis
James A. Hemenway
Cannon
Hemenway
Durbin
George W. Steele
Marion
Indiana
Congress
J. Frank Hanly
Lafayette
Hanly
The
Woods
State Tax Board
Wisconsin
Boston
Sons of Veterans
Atlantic City
Cayuga Young Dry
Newport
Ind
Anti- Saloon League
Cayuga
Organized Poultry Thieves in Covington Area
Covington Indiana August 20 There appears to be an organized band of poultry thieves operating in the region with farmers reporting losses. Sixty ducks were stolen from David Fergu son and another farmer reports fifty chickens vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Ind
David Ferguson
Unknown umbrella mender killed in railway yards at Peru
An unidentified man about thirty, five feet eight, dark brown hair and smooth face, presumed umbrella mender, was struck and killed by moving cars in the Lake Erie & Western railway yards at Peru Indiana. Nearby in Whitecaps Lafayette reports two colored girls Anna and Stella Mason were forced to leave their home by visiting whitecaps who came to their residence twelve miles from the city.
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Peru
Ind
Lake Erie & Western
Tippecanoe
Lafayette
John Mason
Anna
Stella
Boy Survives Bullet Wound in Brain in Indiana
In Osgood Indiana on August 20 Harry Connelly aged fifteen accidentally shot through the brain by a rifle. He survived the wound and is under medical care as authorities investigate the incident.
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Osgood
Ind
Harry Connelly
Printer Miller's Case Continues in Government Office
Washington August 20 The dispute between the Bookbinders Union and William A Miller assistant foreman at the government printing office escalates. Miller rejected union charges as baseless and hearsay arguing they target his character from decades ago. A scouting committee from the union collected data against him while Miller seeks back pay for his time out of office. Palmer refers the matter to the treasury comptroller for decision.
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Washington
Bookbinders’ Union
William A. Miller
Government Printing Office
Palmer
Miller
Loth
Pennsylvania
Mater
Comptroller of the Treasury
Barn Fire in Clinton Wrecks Nine Horses
In Clinton Indiana on August 20 James Williams, a Vigo county farmer, left his stable to visit a neighbor. While absent, his barn burned and nine horses perished in the blaze.
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Clinton, Ind
James Williams
Vigo County
Market report of grain and livestock prices from Indianapolis
Prevailing prices for grain provisions and livestock on August 19 show wheat at 78c wagon and No. 2 red strong. corn at No. 2 mixed 23 cents. oats at No. 2 mixed 23 cents. cattle at 4.05 to 5.25. hogs 5.35 to 5.60. sheep 2.08 to 2.25. lamb 3.085.50. market steady or strong across several items with mixed grades and terms.
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Indianapolis
Wheat and livestock futures show mixed firming and steady edges
In Chicago and New York markets, wheat and oats hold firm at No 3 with mixed textures, while cattle, sheep, and lambs move variedly. Prices range with cattle steady to active around 5.5 to 7.8, sheep steady near 3.25 to 3.37, and lambs around 5.0 to 5.9, reflecting uneven demand and futures activity.
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New York
Secretary Root sails for Europe to chair Alaska bound- line
War Department notice from Washington dated August 20 reports Secretary Root has departed for New York and will sail for Europe Friday to take his seat as chairman of the Alaskan bound.
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Washington
Root
New York
Europe
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Pe-ru-na
Wabash
Hullabaloo
Market Report
Cincinnati
Hoge
Lambe
East Buffalo
Weeee BO Pt
Cern
Ribe
Pants and Shoe Sale
Owen
Seoresen
Moen
Barnett
Pearl and
Bank New Albany, Ind
General Oliver
War Department
Ceveral Robert Shaw Otter
London
Sanger
Oliver
Journal
Ayer
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