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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
2
Mrs Carrie Nation, famed temperance advocate, visits Cincinnati and confronts Taft officials over liquor control. The exchange led to sharp remarks as Nation pressed for reforms and accused officials of failing to act, signaling ongoing battles over alcohol policy.
A corrupted text fragment references a burglar and a penitentiary guard. Names and details are garbled, but the snippet suggests a burglary incident connected to a prison context with unclear timestamps or participants.
An explosion at a Windsor Missouri station and a nearby Kansas line injures about thirty people and kills six. Victims include Frank Yoke and James McCabe among the dead, with many others burned or missing. the blast tore apart a car of black powder and wrecked the depot.
Col William F Stewart is ordered back into exile at Fort Grant California after being denied permission to take a prescribed ninety mile test ride. A terse Denver headquarters order dated September 12 requires immediate report for duty at Fort Grant. Stewart plans to travel by train from Fort Hunchmen Arkansas to Wilcox Arizona to be met by companions before being driven back to his post. He declares plans for retirement and demands a court martial claiming fitness for service and vows not to surrender without a hearing.
Police responded to a riot call at the Farr amut boat house in Chicago and took into custody over fifty Armour Institute of Technology students amid a scrimmage sparked by sophomores marooning freshmen. Freshmen attempted to rescue teammates as the incident escalated on a yacht tied to Take Michigan, ending with captives danced around a fire while tied aboard.
Umpire Jack Sheridan of the American Duanball league was attacked by an Amay Baseball crowd while attempting to save the game at St Louis. Police contained the assailants as Sheridan tested his balance and safety after the incident Tuesday afternoon.
A man found with a bullet wound to the head in Cen wal park New York on Monday night was identified Tuesday as a member of Ban team Ganta Daminga Araro Arsont. The case involves a Roman Catholic protest linked to the incident.
Raward F Gwilt, president at the Swift Packing Company, approved locating the plant in Abe City. Company officials set an agenda as Anes railroads enter glass for a service pane.
A dramatic incident occurred in the town of Alexander as Mrs Tonite Swortmaberg assaulted Rev C J Worlen with a horse whip on the main street. The minister’s young wife and about 40 witnesses watched as passersby failed to intervene until the fray ended with Swortmaberg exhausting the attack. Swortmaberg, a young widow, claims the minister had made remarks about her character and had threatened further violence upon his return.
At the New York Democratic Convention the nominating roll showed Charles A. Chanler as the gubernatorial candidate by acclamation. John A. Dix was chosen for lieutenant governor, with John S. Whalen, Martin Glynn, George Palmer, and Juline Hauser renominated by acclamation, altering expectations for Harrison and Congress.
Mrs. Harry Pearson a 21 year old woman was shot and killed by Harry Parker 28 a grain inspector from Kansas while at a lonely spot in Oklahoma City Central Park addition Parker fled after the shooting He allegedly coaxed her to act as agent for a property deal and to flee to Mexico before the fatal attack Two diamonds valued at 200 were taken Parker reportedly promised money before the crime Mrs Pearson crawled a quarter mile to reach a house and recount the tragedy.
Wilber Wright, Dayton aviator, broke European records for sustained flight near Le Mans, France. He remained aloft 29 minutes 18 seconds on a Suntanled aeroplane, circled the field at about 45 feet, covering an estimated 20 miles before fuel exhaustion forced landing.
Sheriff Dan P. Steinle was jailed in Akron on orders from Mayor Bowyer after an alleged incident. The mayor cited authority over the jail where Steinle is held, detailing charges or misconduct under review.
Charity event at the Bloomington league featured women runners and a baseball game with a Country Club team. A ballet and seed sale composed the day's program. About 94,000 was realized for various charitable institutions.
In Wagner area South Dakota, seven year old Warkters Avery went missing while walking toward Tyndall. She was found next day at the Kuen home ten miles south of Wagner after an Indian man guided her to safety. Her grandfather, Mr. Avery, suffered a heart attack from stress during the ordeal.
A Vetlander family renting Rudoon Miller farm five miles north of Beresford disappeared after asking neighbors to tend chores. They left no note and were reportedly doing well, with no known reason for leaving. Authorities seek clues as days pass with no word.
Police protection will be provided as Dallas readies a canvas city for the registration rush. Judge Witten will supervise the opening on September 27 with permanent HQ in a new government building. Officials predict about 100000 registrants over the event.
The second annual meeting of the Association of Surgeons of the Chicago region elected Burl ington and Quincy Railroad ties and Burling ton hosts. Officers for the year include President T J Livingstone of Pia ttsmouth first vice president Dr Th Ft Davies of Omaha second vice president Dr CF Cook of Mendota secretary Dr Taher of Denver and Dr John P Savage of Sioux City.
Huron college opens with full faculty and many new students while reports note a historic promise. a woman killed in a runaway after a lightning strike near a wagon. posts and telegraph lines shift as the old post office is abandoned. state agricultural college schedules farmer institutes across western districts. a forest fire at Areneawe Galena area is nearly out. locomotive fire and other near misses spark local concerns.
Reports from Stanley and Lyman counties show a mix of strong yields across crops. Farmers like Jo Carr, A Anderson, Andrew Braunersrautehr, and W G Ging report high bushel per acre figures for wheat oats and speltz with favorable prices and land values. The Ea doko area notes 30 to 60 bushels per acre on corn and overall prospects are positive despite drought.
Prisoner T D B Mitchell confined in Clay county jail Vermilion tried to overpower Sheriff Kempker to escape. Mitchell feigned a headache to lure the guard outside and attacked with a bottle of a germaine containing carbetic acid and a table leg. Kempker knocked away the bottle and restrained the prisoner, escaping serious harm.
Audrey Beatrice King seven died after a dosing error at Ben Clare while a sister gave a bottle believed to be for the child. The bottle contained morphine intended for Mrs. King, wife of Alvin King, depot agent of the Northern Central railroad.
Dun's Review of Trade reports labor holiday and heat dampen business in Chicago with lower commodity movements and reduced bank payments. Yet improvements persist in leading industries and general merchandise distribution. Fall buying expands to more staples. heavy apparel and hardware show solid demand while interior stocks remain low.
Bradtreet's Commercial Report notes a moderate expansion in jobbing and retail trade despite lower market cereals and rotten-to-market movement. Western Pacific and southern centers show stronger activity while agricultural areas fare relatively better than large industrial regions. U S business failures drop to 21? weekly tally. Canada reports 24 failures, with year-over-year differences.
Market reports list cattle hogs and sheep prices in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo and New York with wheat corn oats rye and barley quotes. Prices span shipping ranges from $3.00 to $7.50 for hogs and $2.50 to $5.50 for sheep, while grains show No 2 wheat around $1.01 to $1.46 and corn No 2 white about 6 to 8 cents per unit.
The Patterson Brothers yellow ware pottery, a Wellsville Ohio landmark, was destroyed by fire. The article notes heavy rains and patter ned Northwest effects and mentions a related incident involving a yacht and social event, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Warns against buying white lead without assurance of purity and par ity. Promotes Dutch Boy trademark by National Lead Company as guarantee of quality. Then traces the phrase democracy to Webster Parker and Lincoln, noting Lincoln’s 1863 finishing touch.
Fragment from Philadelphia Press quotes a tense exchange about dining with Subbub's, a denied invitation, and a rumored cooking staff dispute that has cooled a once close friendship. The dialogue hints at deeper tensions and social friction in a local setting.
Five years after a severe injury left me paralyzed and with kidney problems I began using Dean's Kidney Pills. One box gave strength and pain relief, three months later I could walk with crutches, crutches were discarded, and my kidneys began functioning normally. Sold by Foster-Millurn Co. in Huffman New York.
A New York attorney facing his first Supreme Court General Term appeal falters with formal speech. The presiding judge invites casual talk. The lawyer retorts sharply, the court laughs, and the attorney delivers a strong, applauded argument.
A Me girl recalls years of hunger and failure to keep food down until trying GrapeNote. She reports improved appetite and digestion, eating once again without distress, and feeling stronger. Her experience highlights GrapeNote as a key dietary aid and source of renewed well being.
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