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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
2
A legislative push at the capitol centers on public buildings with appropriations near 20 million dollars. Debate grows over four battleships and the president's stance, affecting House leaders and the broader naval program.
Over thirty men aboard the PPrstt Bridsty torpedo boat were lost when it collided with the Berwick during a channel attack near Portsmouth England late Thursday night. The Tiger and eleven others pulled men from the water as two ships burned, with two dozen survivors, mostly engineers and stokers, reaching safety by lifeboats in dense darkness.
Vague letters and a series of blasts scare residents of Gentser Polet Indiana amid dynamiting plots. Marshal Reeves suspends investigation and orders evacuation as the town faces terror and ongoing danger.
The report notes Raymond B. Kellar of Raymond Ta arrested in Peoria for a marriage scene at the county clerk’s office. Joyce of Vevay wins a $2,000 verdict against High Brown for a saloon related intoxication and homicide incident. A wreck on the Wisconsin chain reports no injuries.
Fragments show a city livestock market report with prices like Top Meeves at 5.60 and an unclear Top howe listing BERU. Readable text is limited and specific entities are uncertain.
Andrew Carnegie pledges a further six million dollars to the Carnegie foundation to increase its endowment for state university professors and to provide pensions for professors.
Consul Roche is reported dead in Berne Switzerland amid a confusing note. Jeffrey Roche associated with the Americas con faces unclear allegations. Pridey etter Tong Inom mentioned in the fragment.
A jury verdict sparked a courthouse shooting in Terre Haute Indiana as McDonald drew a revolver after the decision. Officers fired, killing McDonald and wounding Harvey Jones deputy Sylvester Doyle and others as they protected the room. The case followed charges about stores and church matters in Sanford.
A Burlington passenger and freight wreck at Apugish Lake Missouri injures several including McKittrick and Ledford. Fireman Mackisson and others are hurt. McKittrick uses a knife to free a pinned man as steam endangers lives while a Cincinnati nurse Emma Renner urges caution. The scene tests volunteers as carriages burn and passengers face exposure.
When impaneled on April the United States grand jury will be convened to investigate the January theft of 206250 dollars from the reserve fund of the First National Bank of Salt Lake City led by its directors.
A fragment reports a woman from St Louis plotted to kill her sister Maggie an invalid, to collect a $1000 life insurance. Investigators concluded the motive was financial.
John Mitchell, retired UMWA president, announced Thursday he will edit and devote himself to a new labor paper to be established in Los Angeles.
The Northern Pacific Railroad Company board declares a quarterly dividend of 1 percent, unchanged from the prior quarter, announced on a Thursday.
William P M Rogers formerly a Connecticut brigade signal officer killed his wife and then died by suicide on Thursday. Despondency is believed to have caused the action.
Fragmentary Berlin report notes a plan to increase funding amid economic strain. The reference mentions a figure near 99.98 million in the context of the aid package and German policy discussions.
The Ohio senate considers the bi providing for the appointment of a somm. The measure aims to prepare and speed the construction of new facilities.
Secretary Wilson orders a preliminary demonstration of denatured alcohol production in the Agriculture Department. H. W. Wie fey will lead setup, purchasing vats and equipment for a government school of denatured alcohol to educate farmers and visitors on manufacturing methods and legal tax advantages. A national exposition may feature the program in Omaha in December.
Testimony from magazine advertising managers in Chicago outlines how advertising space values may be fixed through rail transport agreements with the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railway. Government attorneys argue this constitutes a bias that violates the interstate commerce decree. Proceedings held Wednesday before a federal commissioner will inform damages requests and eventual antitrust arguments against the railway company.
Fenner Lines reduce freight charges to 26 cents for a ware service and will keep the rate in effect for one year. The Southern railway and its allies announce a 2 percent rate in Tennessee, with bids showing the plan aims to prove profitable. Deeds filed Wednesday attach coupes to all sacks sold, granting buyers a rebate on the rate difference if the U S Supreme Court sustains the Alabama law.
Ross Freeman, 20, was acquitted of burglary in Judge Brentano's court in Chicago on Wednesday. The case stemmed from an alleged break in at Fred Folger’s residence and an attack on Folger in his kitchen.
Negotiations between brewery management and workers union representatives result in a new contract ending a three week strike by 9 800 brewery workers. Readiness to return to duty is stated with immediate effect.
Dispatch from Port au Prince warns of unrest in Paria on Newlay eve. The report claims American warships prepare to land troops while a derelict situation threatens order in a volatile region.
Ten men were overcome when an ammonia gas explosion rocked the Cudahy Packing Company plant in South Crnaha Weilnentay. Ten workers were hospitalized in serious condition.
A report from Anderson County Kentucky describes riders detonating a tomato field causing instant destruction. Officials say the incident involved a local tobacco wed producer and an unknown party. Further details about motive or individuals remain unclear.
A sparsely legible report describes a large gathering at Sions Halls led by Rev. Codie Vivans of Vermillion. The review covers the first year of the convention’s work, noting four new churches and ongoing efforts across the state, with a special fund for evangelical work totaling 1.72 tevs and a $600 public fund for mission support west of the river.
The remarks from President Witeten urged reenactment of strict laws to deter crime and protect prisoners, calling for a nationwide purge of offenders. Dakota Wesleyan University President Dr Thomas Sihake added support for strong penalties and civil order at the gathering in Reifelwochenthe.
Telepone company Telepione Ling of 801 Gettysburg reports that Brewer ret Het- Aingeworth and Porwt proprietors have sold their various telephone properties to Lamber & Bons of Gettysburg. The deal places a line from Gettysburg to Onida Leb ane Hawes Lowry Akicka LeBeau Cheyenne Agency. The network connects rural areas to the Cheyenne Agency and the government line to Cheyenne, surrounding the Cheyenne AETES with subagencies and a main Ney opposite Forest City.
John Martin, a continental buyer for Mitchell and Thompson, allegedly fled to Chicago with $2,200 intended for a purchase. Officers search his description as they resume work on spring projects and a Belle Fourche bridge development progresses with bids and anticipated earthwork.
Frank Edwards, believed wanted in several cities for burglary, is jailed in Sioux Falls. Police say he is an expert crook and suspect he trafficked stolen silk, wrapping it around his waist for security. He faced a $100 fine on a peddling without a license charge and awaits further inquiry.
Crowds packed the town hall Carrlewood for a closing revival led by Evangelist Franklin T Cannery. A hanging street lamp broke triggering a stampede. many were knocked down but no serious injuries reported as order briefly collapsed and the event terminated early.
The Parkston committee plans to argue before the South Dakota Supreme Court against a new trial for Mrs Kaufmann of Sioux Falls, convicted of murdering her young servant. Attorney Exon reportedly would be paid by the committee for opposing the motion, while Attorney Bean reportedly declined the agreed fee.
The state socialist committee has booked the auditorium in Pierre for its state convention on April 7 to elect delegates to the national convention. About two dozen accredited delegates are expected, with good attendance anticipated from across the state.
Fifty Kingsbury county businessmen from four towns met at Arlington to organize a County Young Men's Christian association and plan a Lake Preston meeting on April 9 to finalize the group. A separate chapter forms at DeSmet and another at Lake Preston, with self support noted.
The Supreme Court, in Judge Puller’s decision, upholds that a ballot need not include a small square before each name or proposition to indicate voter choice. The case from Day County involved liquor license votes, with Chilton’s side appealing to prohibit license grants. the court found no statute requires the square, and voter intent is clear from markings. The ruling affects how ballots are read and validates majority intent without the square.
Practical tips on painting surfaces including surface prep and linseed oil mix. Includes anecdotal notes on lead pigments and a mix of home remedies for horse ailments, caringly detailing Sloan’s Liniment and animal care anecdotes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mamata and social scenes in Chicago with references to society unseen by the public. The readable parts hint at a diary like note about individuals and places but no clear event or date.
A Washington heroine credits coffee with lifting her chronic nervous trouble. Four years ago doctors gave little hope but she recovered after stopping coffee and using Poshnit. She notes the first cup renewed her spirits and appetite, lifting the shadows from her mind.
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