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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
2
Sheriff’s office relayed news from Flat Valley of a brutal murder at Old Bottom ranch near Mosby Montana. Mrs Slater a widow age 49 and her four children aged up to 15 were found dead or burned in the ruins after a fire set to destroy evidence. Motive unknown.
The death of Apprentice H V Martiett of the U S S Cumberland from boxing injuries renews calls to curb naval boxing. Opponents urge stopping the sport, while officials defend it as beneficial. Apprentice Manning who fought on the Cumberland faces court martial, but broader actions against boxing seem unlikely.
The New York State commission on prisons reports Sing Sing will be abandoned due to insanitary conditions. A special commission has chosen a 500 acre site on the west bank of the Hudson near Iona Island with Highland Lake as the water supply for the new prison, approved by the Governor.
Christopher Royce two years old son of Professor Josiah Royce of Harvard has been declared insane and incapable of self care. Probate Court at Cambridge appointed Prescott F. Yatl of Brookline as guardian for the child.
Catherine Covert, famed as a protector of dumb animals, died of heart disease in Philadelphia at age 70. She was noted for her daily public square visits with a basket of bread crumbs and a tame ability to pacify vicious dogs.
A dynamite bomb exploded at the home of Thomas Nicholas, captain of the Mohawk mine, near Aurora Minnesota. The blast ripped a side of the house, hurling Nicholas, his wife, and four children from bed. a baby sleeping beside them was badly hurt.
In Minneapolis a 17 year old girl Mary Fenyon became hysterical after her brother received a reformatory sentence. She threatened to jump from a courthouse window but was calmed, treated, and returned home under parental care.
William Euchel a Chicago merchant married Miss Paula Brunswick of Evansville Indiana at the Linton Hotel in Cincinnati. A party of friends from Evansville and Chicago attended the ceremony.
Fire destroyed the Boys Trade School at Father Bakers protectory in West Seneca New York. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 150000 dollars.
Former Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith died suddenly of heart disease at his Philadelphia residence, ending his public career with the notable loss reported by local papers.
Dr H L Getz former chief surgeon of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad and twice president of the National Association of Surgeons has suddenly become insane in Omaha. He hails from Marshalltown Iowa.
About a thousand New York saloonkeepers protest a proposed raise of beer price by brewers of 1.8 per barrel and threaten to close their saloons rather than accept the increase.
The jury found John R. Walsh, Chicago banker and politician, guilty after a bitter legal struggle. The case highlighted Walsh’s rise from Irish immigrant newsboy to influential financier and publisher, involving a complex web of bank failures, concealed loans close to five million dollars, and a dramatic courtroom shooting by Beatrice Metcalfe.
The Chicago Tribune reports 1907 philanthropy reached 148,902,130 dollars with educational institutions receiving 70,914,542 and religious institutions 9,348,892. Museums and libraries attracted 17,247,400 and 2,943,000 respectively, with Rockefeller Sage Carnegie top donors and over 30 million from women.
Philadelphia Traction President Parsons writes to Mayor Reyburn proposing monthly talks with worker committees regardless of union ties. He also offers to reinstate forty seven of sixty men dismissed for union association as part of harmonizing company and employee differences.
Short news notes report the dredge boat Henry Fladd worth 175000 burned to the water’s edge while moored in Memphis. A fire in a New York factory building housing Grossman Shoe Company and Hapypel iron foundry caused about 200000 in losses. Four St Louis trust companies announce rates of 3 1/4 percent on savings and 4 percent on certificates.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the 2 cent rail fare act unconstitutional, affirming the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court. The decision, 4 to 3, follows railroads’ challenge that the law was unreasonable and confiscatory, signaling possible nationwide impact. In Missouri, a federal court struck down a law depriving foreign railways of charters when appealing state cases to federal court, granting injunctions to block enforcement.
Senate leaders clash over a resolution seeking more information on bond awards to banks and the Treasury secretary's replies. The House and Senate devote time to the penal code bill and revisions to the criminal laws, with amendments debated and largely rejected. A China war indemnity reduction and immigration station funding DPR discussed, while numerous pension bills move through.
Critics argue unfolding army shortages echo through the Panama canal plan. War and Navy officials weigh withdrawing marines to replace them with infantry for canal guards. Congress faces two bills on pay raises and infantry expansion, amid enlisted men citing monthly practice marches and low pay as top complaints.
A proposed 50 cent per diem reduction for freight car use is studied by the American Railway Association amid New Haven Hartford troubles and lower business. Wisconsin telegraph eight hour day prompts closing small stations. nine hour day looms prompting office closures. A Montgomery court blocks new rate laws from the state legislature, backing Central Trust NY. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific report higher gross earnings in October 1907, offset by rising operating costs from heavier traffic and locomotive expenses.
A free art bill was introduced in the House by Mr. Burton of Ohio and referred to ways and means. Rep Mann of Chicago sought free rail transport for officials of other lines. Roosevelt planned Omaha postmaster appointment after talks with Postmaster General and Nebraska senators. Senate panel backed $9 million purchase of land between Pennsylvania Ave and the Mall for State Dept DoJ and Commerce buildings. Tillman praised for prohibition stance. Owen proposed taxing national bank deposits to fund depositor guarantees. Militia time extension bill moves to President for signature.
The report contrasts a Chicago banquet by the Jefferson Club with a New York Bryan rally where 600 Democrats cheered. Viscount Aoki says war with the United States is unlikely. Taft praises Philippines progress and education, but flags limits on self government until education broadens. Ohio GOP votes March 11 on presidential contender, with Senator Foraker opposing the move.
Eight car trains are to be run on the Boston elevated line to cope with traffic. The plan aims to increase capacity and ease congestion on the busy transit route.
An article extols Borax as a harmless, economical cleanser and preventive for typhoid linked to unsanitary sinks and drains. It praises its hygienic uses from purifying pipes to whitening linens, cleansing dishes, and sterilizing baby bottles, and offers a free Jingle Book with purchase details.
A short excerpt from St. Paul News urges consistent daily effort as the path to success. It emphasizes that success comes from completing every minute undertaking well and recognizing small, near-term wins rather than chasing distant, grand achievements.
The Washington Star quotes Mr. Sirius Barker praising children as life’s joy. He notes children give families reason to visit the circus in summer and to enjoy mechanical toys during holidays.
A reader describes how Postum Food Coffee replaced coffee in her home after seven years of headaches. She notes headaches vanished after switching and a friend praised Postum’s flavor when prepared correctly, leading both households to banish coffee.
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