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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
3
Auditor Sahm announces sale of 100000 in bonds to complete bridge work begun with the 400000 bond authorization approved by the county council last January. The county will offer the second tranche after the first 100000 bonds were sold earlier, with remaining funds to be issued as needed.
William Johnson, a Crawford county farmer, unearthed a human skeleton and about 200 in gold coins while plowing a field near Fredonia on the Ohio River. The 79 coins are all old and no clothing was recovered along with the remains. The body was found near the riverbank suggesting it may have drifted downriver and been buried by sediment.
Simon Moster, formerly a Rushville messenger and Chicago operator, is in Belfast Ireland employed by a wireless telegraph company. He serves as an instructor and travels worldwide to establish new stations, signaling rising expertise in the field.
Vandalia train en route from Bruceville halted after a large man began hurling beer bottles at the conductor. The conductor stopped the train, jumped, pursued about a hundred yards, then overpowered and rolled the aggressor in mud. Stuceville is described as a dry town with no saloons for years.
Mrs Mary Simons drove a constable and two deputies from her Logansport home when they attempted eviction. They say she gashed two men with a hatchet during removal. She has been declared insane and will be treated at Lonecliff Hospital.
Elijah Harrel a 45 year old justice of the peace in Hlanfield is jailed without bail on a charge of assaulting 12 year old Addie Botkin in woods east of Marion. A hunter who heard the cries restrained Harrel until officers arrived and neighbors guarded the prisoner.
An order at the Indiana Reformatory in Jeffersonville requires all guards and attaches to be clean shaven. The hygienic rule, based on the belief that mustaches harbor disease germs, was accepted with good grace though many have sacrificed facial ornaments years in the making.
William Wyck Sr a 65 year old retired Vincennes contractor in a grief stricken state used a penknife to stab his stomach and wound his breast then cut his throat. He survived three hours before dying.
The bodies of Claud and Albert Gerkins of Bedford, aged 12 and 14, were recovered from White River after they went swimming and dove into deep water. Authorities reported the brothers were immersed while exploring the river.
Union activity spans Cigar makers in Mayaguez Porto Rico and the Photo Engravers' Union of North America adopting a label. Wage gains for Wheeling car men. major pole value in 2000. Wheeling agents consider a union. Walla Walla political move for street commissioner. Pittsburg firemen organized. Printing trades push Cuban census printing in Washington. McConaughy elected third VP of IBEW. Welsh federation in a non union clash. mine safety plans open in Pittsburgh. Pullman pays $175000 in checks to conductors and porters. West Virginia labor federation grows. Sweden labor strife looms. Mexico railroad union aims to exclude Americans. Kansas City labor temple nearly $100000 cost. mine inspector notes no fatal June entry in 12th district. Los Angeles street speaking arrests lead to release of Cantrell and others. ordinance repealed.
Police Commissioner Bingham of New York launches a broad effort to curb city noises to aid sleep and daytime work. He seeks arrests for listed disturbances including sirens, loud organs, carted rails, shouting hucksters, roller skating, peanut roasters, motorcycle exhaust, barking dogs, and other metropolian din.
The Brazilian government has halted speculation on New York and other exchanges as it tightens control of the coffee supply. After buying surplus from the bumper 1906 crop, Brazil holds nearly 8 million bags worth up to 11 dollars each, aiming to prevent price declines.
In Pensacola Ila a mob overpowered sheriff forces and hanged a target black man in a city park after two jail assaults. Three killed and nine wounded in the night of violence as crowds gathered and fired upon the jail and officials.
At Chicago a new independence party convention nominated Thomas L. Hisgen for president and John Temple Graves for vice president. The gathering saw a near riot as supporters pressed for William Jennings Bryan, with Shepard expelled from the hall. The platform calls for recall, government ownership of utilities, postal savings banks, good roads, eight hour government work, anti child labor, anti injunction, tariff reform, and a national bureau of health.
Coroner Mack reports from Rush Medical College findings of fatal strychnine and arsenic in the stomachs of Mrs Belle Gunness and two children. The discovery bolsters the belief she killed her children and then took her own life, while impacting theRay Lamphere murder indictments and allegations of his innocence.
The sermon argues sins of omission are as grave as sins of commission. It cites Luke and parables about talents and bridesmaids to urge prompt good deeds, calling for practical religion in daily life, justice, and social effort. It warns progress hinges on acting on knowledge and pursuing moral, spiritual living.
Reflects on true religion as a living force shaping daily life. It argues creed validity lies in its impact on hearts and deeds, not ancient authority. Religion becomes democratic as society seeks the highest good and moves from philosophy to practical pursuit.
Minnesota reports 3,013,274 in the state strong box, the largest balance in years. Insurance statistics for fifteen years show total premiums over 72,000,000 and losses over 37,000,000. Red Lake county commissioners paid a 10 cent bounty on crows for two and a half months, totaling 2,306 birds killed.
A collection of aphoristic lines urging self examination and inner virtue. It argues love determines life, true heroism comes from the heart, aging wisdom outshines old halos, and morality should stem from inner truth rather than external rewards. It critiques selfish piety and contrasts heavenward beliefs with lived integrity.
A compilation of admonitions urging humility and ethical living. It cautions against self deception and prioritizes love over law, urges self-examination, and warns against duplicity and neglect of others in daily conduct.
Officials controlling supply contracts push rapid payments to restore normal business activity. Roosevelt instructed department heads to avoid delays in annual supply contracts as hundreds of bids open daily. The Treasury and Supervising Architect offices rush contract awards for new buildings and site acquisitions.
For the second time the Seventy first coast artillery company stationed in Washington D C scores 100 percent in target practice. Six shots fired with a 10 inch gun in about five minutes hit a target 50 by 30 feet at a distance of 5 942 miles an hour all six shots lit the target.
In a letter to Mrs. Cleveland, President Roosevelt announces that the San Jacinto forest in California will be named the Cleveland National Forest to honor President Cleveland and his service to the forest interest of the country.
The Salem, new scout cruiser, beats her sister Chester by steaming a mile at 26 885 knots and averaging 25 94 knots for five miles off the Maine coast. Secretary Garfield travels to Oregon with aide to inspect Klamath river reclamation and Northwestern reservations. Postmaster General reports a first quarter deficit of 2 684 437 dollars.
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