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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
9
The World publishes a forceful rebuke to Theodore Roosevelt, arguing for a congressional and judicial investigation into the Panama transaction. It defends press independence, denies charges of libel, and condemns presidential power to prosecute critics, asserting unwavering support for free speech and a free press.
Telegraph. Somersworth New Hampshire Dec 16 Fred M Varney cashier First National bank of Somersworth arrested on embezzlement charges. Defalcation reportedly 85000 with bank examiner in possession. Napoleon City Dec 16 Citizens State Bank assigned after German Insurance Company failure. Columbus Ohio Dec 16 Gilbert White and George Foster burned to death in house fire. Flushing New York Dec 16 Thornton Hanna faces murder trial while Mrs Annis testifies. Limoges France Dec 16 train collision kills 15 and injures 30. Bellingham Washington Dec 16 Emma Goldman and Dr Ben Reitman arrested to prevent anarchist gathering. Indianapolis Indiana Dec 16 stockyards fire cremates 85 horses, $50000 loss. Irving Kentucky Dec 16 trial of Beach Hargis for murder of father. Columbus Ohio Dec 16 Governor-elect Harmon selects Captain Joseph M Rieger as assistant adjutant general. Washington Dec 16 river and harbor project debate. nine-foot project eyed with 541 locks and dams on Ohio river. Greenwich Connecticut Dec 16 unknown man killed, Marshal Woods wounded in railroad yard clash. four suspects flee. Columbus Ohio Dec 16 John F Henderson of Waverly passes state bar exam. Blake Lekman Shoes.
An account describes an operation performed by a surgeon. The piece mentions Dr Kings New Life Pills as a humorous distraction from surgery and notes nurse Eunice E Vernon returning from Wellston to visit her father and relatives.
A short, whimsical letter speaks of anticipation for Santa Claus and gifts like cigars, candy, and an automobile while noting the weather: rain or snow in Ohio tonight, Thursday. The writer muses about extravagance and ends with the weather forecast.
Indianapolis December 16 The Indianapolis News replies to Roosevelt's special message to Congress under the caption Panama once Imore It condemns the President's language as undignified and blameworthy and says there is no explanation or answer for the Panama reports It adds that the people are not convinced everything was as it should be and urges a searching congressional investigation into Panama activities of the government.
London reports Carrie Nation facing a hostile Glasgow welcome with about three thousand people booing her arrival from Edinburgh. She was hustled, lost her umbrella later found broken, and, escorted by police and porters, took refuge in the Queen Street Station Hotel before moving to a temperance hotel as threats delayed her raid on public houses.
A freight wreck on the Norfolk and Western near Neal, West Virginia, Tuesday night at about 9 o clock halted an extra west bound train led by conductor Sersy of Portmouth. Several cars derailed, track torn up for miles, crew unharmed. Williamson wreck crews and Supt. Blair rushed to Portmouth to aid, with details scarce.
Columbus December 16 There is a move to amend the game law to permit hunting pheasants which may not be killed until 1933 State Game Warden speaks favors it as pheasants are plentiful in parts of the state farmers complain about crop salage The embargo on birds may be lifted at the next legislative session Quail is abundant The law forbidding sale of these birds was observed this past season the warden reports The commission had two violations There are six hundred million fish eggs hatching in the state hatchery with likely losses under ten percent Once hatched the fish are turned into Lake Erie
New York Dec 16 The United States circuit court decree in the government suit against the American Tobacco company and others brands the American Tobacco Company American Soud Company R J Reynolds Pierre Lorillard and the Blackwell Durham company a monopoly and illegal combination It restrains them from foreign and interstate commerce until competition is restored The decree denies government receiverships and an appeal to the Supreme Court acts as a temporary stay Hea Had Grip John Woten moved to the city from Pinkerman unable to leave his home two weeks with grippe now at 1708 Timmonds Ave Mrs Tadge Thompson of South Portsmouth is alarmingly ill
Lou Leonard age 18 a painter died at Erlanger hospital in Chattanooga Tenn from inhaling dust while removing green paper from a wall with sand paper.
Columbus Dec 16 A divorce case was settled in record time in Franklin County yesterday. Cornelius Rutledge asked to be separated from his wife on cruelty grounds, softened after hearing the court hower, sought his wife and patched up their differences. The petition was withdrawn after he returned to the courthouse.
Paris court hearing on Count Boni de Castellano versus Princesa Sagan where counsel reads a letter from the plaintiff renouncing the 860000 claim for child support and declaring the children in the care of his mother.
Geo Lehland assistant to Superintendent Gray led visits to Owensboro on an inspection trip and to Ironton with Dave Shoemaker chief engineer after 18 prior trips. Seaman's new building overflows with shoe bargains as Portamonth samples metal polish from Bon Ami in New York are distributed.
The Uarbisen-Walker Company submits plans for a new dry house at the Portsmouth plant. The colossal building will cover 26,000 square feet of floor space. Work starts delayed by two months, with the structure likely facing Bremilway Street and occupying nearly all remaining company property.
Jaco Mindvis bought a large drove of white turkeys from Alva Stockham and will have them dressed for Christmas dinners. Mr Pinders bid light to secure them and will likely display them alive at the market on Gillia street later this week.
Ariana Reynolds wife of Marion Reynolds died peacefully at her mother’s home 101 West Seventh. She moved from Trekson county two years ago and suffered side pains eight weeks prior. Survived by her mother Mrs Hartman two sisters Mrs Dawson and Mrs Choro and three brothers Homer Gueter and William. A Baptist, funeral at 2 30 Friday at the home with Rev Irwin of New Boston officiating. Interment at Greenlawn.
Governor John A Johnson, Minnesota, appeared in Columbus Ohio on December 16 and assisted a mother and her child off a streetcar at High and Gay streets before boarding toward Union Station. He wore a fur lined overcoat and tipped his hat as the woman thanked him. He was en route to Delaware to give a lecture.
Martinsburg W V Dec 18 four persons were killed by the collapse of a pier and span on the new Potomac river bridge at Williamsport. The deceased were Hoss H Bickel of Dauphin Pa James G Myers of Rendering Pa George Sitiff of Roanoke Va and Charles Gussler of Doncannon Pa Four others were injured Maurice Briggs son of William Briggs of the Gilbert Grocery Co is home from Staunton Military Institute for Christmas vacation.
In Wednesday court sessions Judge Blair granted two divorces and dismissed one. Petitions included Fulton vs Fulton and Toomey vs Toomey with custody of a nine year old and alimony settlements noted. Hall vs Hall ended without a decree as the judge found no grounds. other cases involved Wilful absence and failure to provide.
Journal reports Jack Hartlage and Miss Ethel Williams wed in a quiet ceremony during a trip to Kentucky. The bride's sister Mrs. Ralph Swadener served as witness. He will be 21, and neither party had a guardian yet. Friends await their return home.
More than 360 members sought membership in No 1 of the Keepers with others to join three lodges after the holidays. Officers were elected including Chief keeper John G Reilly and Guide Charles E White. Installation set for Thursday night December 17 in Gate Hall. The group promises sickness and accident benefits and is backed by state insurance approval. Founder is G F B Nuys with a ritualistic emphasis and several new premises planned across the region.
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