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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
Republican Hitchcock chairs two day Western states talks in Colorado Springs. London Olympics see Sheridan and Rose claim golds. Elks and Elks World court case progress. Crimes, floods, earthquakes, and political shifts mark a turbulent week across the globe and domestic fronts.
From St Paul to Chicago five balloons fail to set records due to poor gas. Chicago's Coey's craft travels 73 miles while a fatal car train crash near Columbia City kills Charles King his wife and two daughters and others. Tercentennial parade opens in Quebec. Extras include a fatal quarrel in Hillisburg Indiana and deaths in Maine floods and a marathon drowning. Taft criticizes corporate contributions to the Republican national committee.
John A. Van Rensselaer, 34, son of Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer, was arrested in Newport on a charge of attempted extortion after admitting writing a letter to his mother demanding funds. The letter threatened bodily harm and hinted at murder, stating his wife could benefit from his demise and asking for $5,000, with remarks about an estate remainder and drastic action if not paid. The case cites chief Crowley as the alerting authority and notes familial wealth and a long New York lineage.
Mrs. Gussie Benson, worn by ill health, walked with her four year old son and two year old daughter along the East River and did not return. Their bodies were recovered and lie in the city morgue awaiting burial.
Twelve boys were rescued after a gasoline launch exploded and caught fire in Saginaw bay. Harvey Light, Russell Meyers, and George Wall assisted from Saginaw, as two fishing smacks and a launch arrived to save the panicked youths. The incident followed by a separate blaze in Fort Williams, Ontario, destroying a business block with about 200000 dollars in losses.
George D. Huling of Kansas City Missouri died from apoplexy Sunday night at the home of his aunt Mrs Madeline F E Huling in Kankakee. Born April 29 1800 in Kankakee the unmarried millionaire left a fortune of two million dollars.
A columnist argues lunatics should be confined for public safety and recounts two dangerous individuals. The piece cites the New York Telegram and notes insanity runs in families. It also reviews a youthful anecdote from Leaves from the Note-Books of Lady Dorothy Nevill about a cousin’s humorous inquiry into family lineage.
The famed Charlemagne Rose Tree is said to bloom near the ancient church in Hildesheim Germany. The trunk nears a man’s breadth and five main limbs run along the church wall, protected by iron railings over a 26 square foot area. German troops across eras tended the tree and restrained it during various conflicts.
A Sheffield church wedding tale tells of a forgetful vicar who misses the ceremony twice. The sexton hunts for him and later returns to find the couple waiting but gone. After their dispute they return, and the sexton again locks them in to ensure the ceremony proceeds.
A candidate asks a farmer if there are babies at home. The farmer replies that babies are grown and married, hinting at political posturing. The exchange shows rural campaigning tones and informal humor in a farming community.
Mrs Enos Shearer of Yew and Wash Ingiou Srs Cenniana Wash recalls years of weakness swelling and sleepless nights. Four months bedbound three doctors said no cure. After using Deans Kidney Pills she recovered and left bed soon after. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y
The editor notes the third chapter is blurred and illegible. The author confirms the London foggy atmosphere was used to create the mood.
A sentimental suitor mails seasonable poetry to win a heart but the recipient rejects the gesture with a witty reply asking for fudge instead. The exchange contrasts old fashioned romance with a modern lighthearted ultimatum.
The Pioneer Mail notes that many Anglo Indians endorse Swadeshi in spirit while opposing extremist methods and ill advised economics. It argues for aiding indigenous industry and new ventures to secure future prosperity.
A Washington DC physician credits switching from coffee to Postum with ending years of periodic headaches and related symptoms. He reports weight gain, clearer thinking, and improved sleep after boiling Postum correctly and drinking with cream and sugar. The letter, attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, urges others to try Postum as a coffee substitute.
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