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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
3
A coal oil can found on the Marion high school roof suggests a deliberate fire. Police saw flames from the roof area shortly before midnight and the blaze caused about 25,000 in damage, mostly from water, with insurance partial.
Mrs James Huckleberry and her eldest daughter T ages old were fatally injured when an engine and cars from Speeds quarry overtook their crossing on a bridge. The elder girl suffered a compound fracture of the thigh, the mother lost a foot but held her baby. two younger children escaped unharmed.
Sanford Austin a Boonville coal miner was severely burned in the Polk Patch mine near Degonia Springs when a powder keg ignited during shot firing at about 3 p m. The blast spread through a drilled hole and charred his face hands and body. He is believed fatally burned.
In Ottawa Indiana Harry Griepenstough of Terre Haute brought home his 13 year old son Carl who had been kidnapped. The boy had been forced to beg to support his abductor. Ottawa police arrested both parents and Bracewell was jailed awaiting Indiana action.
Clarence Byers of Oakland California was ambushed in a locked refrigerator car on the Pennsylvania line between Wabash and Anderson. He battled a tramp, was shot and left unconscious, losing money and clothes. Found at Anderson, he was treated and is expected to recover.
A Wallace circus barn at the winter quarters in Peruo was destroyed by a fire of likely incendiary origin. The blaze caused about $8,000 in hay grain machinery and building losses, with partial insurance coverage.
Garry Gallahan a pearl fisher who found a valuable pearl in White river in front of his home sold the gem to a Mt. Carmel buyer for 900 dollars the highest price paid for a pearl there this year.
Harry Watson age 3 died near Wauts after falling from a disc harrow ridden with his father. The machine ran over him causing fatal injuries.
Lawrence Granty Land buys 3350 acres in Spice Valley township for 25000 dollars. The property described as one of the best farms in Lawrence county. Henry T Zollman appears as the buyer in related notice.
A six hour blaze in S. and I. Lyons store at Vincennes threatened a city block and caused about 100 dollars in damage. Edgar A. Perkins named Indianapolis president as Indiana Federation of Labor meets in Vincennes. In Crothersville a nine year old boy Collin Cartwright died after a forty foot fall. Miner James Swarbrake, 30, killed at Wabash mine west of Terre Haute when a crowbar touched a live wire. A farmer, Joseph Means, 48, was found dead near Logansport with severed jugular and windpipe.
Frank Chance's Cubs beat the New York Giants 4 to 2 in a dramatic special playoff at the Polo Grounds to win their third straight National League pennant. A record crowd of about 40,000 packed the grounds amid cheers and jeers as Tinker Kling Schulte and Chance powered a decisive third inning rally.
George L. Glant, superintendent of the Carnegie Steel Company mill at Hempstead Pennsylvania, resigns from his $10,000 position to study for the ministry. He has been admitted to the Western Theological seminary in Pittsburgh. In wills, Henry J. Braker of New York leaves $300,000 to Tufts College of Boston. More than $1,500,000 goes to a thief foundation for the aged.
A dated forecast notes Ferdinand’s independence push threatening stability in Turkey and Austria’s bid to annex Cosnia and Herzegovina. It warns of clashes among Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece, with a possible Berlin treaty conference and diplomacy likely to curb armed conflict.
At the Trans Missippi Congress in San Francisco J C Stubbs director of traffic for Harriman lines praised railroads for developing the West and transporting the nation. Other speakers included Dr Benjamin Ide Wheeler Col Fred W Fleming Gov Cutler and Gov Pardee discussing conservation irrigation natural resources and the broader impact on California and the trans Mississippi region.
The Manufactures' Record of Baltimore notes continuous stone roadwork across the South, with ongoing contracts and large investments in coal, oil, cotton, and related industries.
The Mersey and Tyne shipbuilding trades report about 20 000 fewer men employed than last year. At Davenport Iowa on Labor Day editor Hearst and candidate Hisgen spoke to labor unions. Minnesota Governor Johnson discussed appointing 300 farmers as pelicans.
The Navy Department studies converting the Washington monument into a wireless telegraph station to reach Western Europe and naval vessels at sea. If temporary use proves feasible a permanent 500 foot steel tower could replace the monument, with messages traveling about 3,000 miles to Atlantic and Caribbean regions.
In Liverpool 10000 longshoremen idle as docks fill with sailors. Lord Dunraven donates 2500 to Limerick for two industrial training scholarships. Scotland miners approve wage concession. NYNH&T clerks push system agreement. Scottish trades union Congress backs old age pensions and compulsory intervention. Portland garment workers reach 48 hour week pact. Brooklyn office workers drive organization efforts. Glasgow relief expects 8000 families out of work and seeks 50000 in aid. San Francisco to hire 3000 for city projects. Chicago opens Hebrew labor paper. Alaska fisheries employ over 5000 organized fishermen. Canadian textile workers raise weekly dues and push limits on women and children. United Brewery Workers convention reports 878 locals and 40000 members. French miners federation seeks alignment with General Federation of Labor. International Boot and Shoe Workers touts 25 cent weekly dues as strike shield.
Household Notes urges careful silver care. It says camphor in the silver drawer prevents tarnish and sour milk cleans silver when soaked for an hour, reflecting domestic tips from the Indianapolis News.
A girl away from two cleaners can treat a grease spot on a frock using French chalk spread thickly to absorb the grease. Place blotting paper over the chalk and press with a warm iron to draw the grease into the paper. Rub off the chalk with a soft cloth and the stain should disappear.
Brass screw hooks are mounted on the lower edges of kitchen closet door panels. Larger hooks at ends support door springs stretched across the panels to hold kettle and pan covers. Spring placement varies with cover size, mid panel for large covers and near bottom for small ones.
A clever girl with limited income used twelve carrots as candle holders by trimming bases and hollowing tops for candles. She added a green vine trim and paired the carrot candles with a cabbage centerpiece filled with fruit, surrounded by dark green vines for a summery, appetizing display.
An Indianapolis News note cites Woman's Home Companion on fresh fruit season stains. It recommends sulphur bleach applied via fumes from burning alcohol to lift stubborn marks, then rinse and wash promptly to prevent rotting.
A collection of old kitchen instructions for Apple Brown Belly Pudding Carrot Jam Vegetable Escallop and Raisin Pie. Steps cover layering fruit bread crumbs sugar and spice baking. Carrot Jam uses lemons almonds and vanilla. Raisin Pie details fruit and flour thickening and baking.
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