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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
2
Early estimates place the fire toll at 125 deaths and property losses around 1.29 million in the Crow's Nest region. Between 5,000 and 7,000 evacuees seek refuge in Cranbrook and nearby hills as fires threaten Michel and Fernie towns.
Vancouver reports Fernie disaster may exceed ten million dollars in damage with an estimated 200 or more dead and up to 400 feared. Relief pours in from Vancouver Winnipeg and Cranbrook as refugees stream to Nelson. Prisoners linked to five Black Hand suspects were recaptured after release.
Sir Wilfred Laurier replies to Cranbrook telegram seeking aid by directing General MacDonald to place militia tents and blankets in British Columbia at fire victims disposal. Provincial authorities ordered to aid distribution and assist those left homeless. Cabinet to consider further federal assistance.
Spokane Washington reports relief workers reaching the Farnie fire region. Over 2,000 people are cared for at Cranbrook. The first car sent by Spokane citizens arrived at the scene with tents clothing and food. A special car carrying 3000 loaves of bread 150 gallons of milk and other supplies departed. At a mess meeting more than 15000 was pledged in thirty minutes.
Thousands of Pythians gathered in Boston for the twenty fifth supreme lodge convention the biennial encampment of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters annual convention The day featured a grand Uniform Bank parade at Franklin Field Camp Joseph Lyon hosted thousands with a city of 2500 tents on the grounds
George A Pettibone longtime leader in Western Federation of Miners died at St Joseph hospital after cancer surgery He had been ill since his Idaho penitentiary confinement before the Moyer Haywood trials At Boise Pettibone was acquitted and leaves a widow.
A massive fire in Chicago destroyed Burlington elevators B and FP and the dock transfer warehouse. Armour & Co reports grain loss at 700 000 dollars with total damage near 1 000 000. Fire began in a Burlington warehouse from a cigarette near chemicals as crews battled extreme heat and explosions.
Indianapolis August 4 Martin H Rice a leading figure in Indiana Freemasonry died Monday afternoon on an interurban car near Tipton from heart failure. He was seventy nine and longtime treasurer of the Indiana grand lodge and publisher of the Masonic Advocate.
The American Atlantic fleet at 8 pm was at latitude 18 29 S longitude 175 54 W. Auckland lay about 1,260 miles away. Wireless communications will be held with the fleet every night until Auckland is reached. BRIEF DISPATCHES.
Three men killed by explosion at a Hazleton Pennsylvania stone crushing plant. The incident adds to a day of varied news across the nation including political moves and sports results.
A well dressed man about forty is found buried in a half-dug grave on Dr Bowell’s Rolling Prairie area farm near Laporte Indiana. Coroner says a gunshot wound to the head. clothing nearly new from Grand Rapids. a Minneapolis panel in pocket. identification unlikely.
Rev. Edward E. Planett a Presbyterian minister has been adjudged insane in Marion Indiana after visiting many homes and offering to bring their dead to life through prayer. The young minister once preached in Los Angeles and studied at Hanover College where he won oratorical honors. He wrote poems that attracted publishers. His wife and two children live in Los Angeles.
Kokomo Indiana August 4 Prosecutor J F Cooper refuses to proceed with poll tax delinquents fum forty names. He demands the full county list from Treasurer Glen Lindley. He argues proceeding would punish a few and raise printing costs. A conference with Attorney General Bingham will occur before any action.
Carlisle Indiana August 4 Silas Wilson treasurer of the Pleasantville I O O F lodge reports a $212 50 shortage in lodge funds burglars entered his home and took the amount Wilson had secreted under his bed mattress while he and his family were away.
Anderson Ind Aug 4 Within six hours after he was arrested for trying to break into the house of B H Gedge and family William Lowman twenty one years old of this city entered a plea of guilty to burglary and was sentenced to prison from ten to twenty years Lowman confessed to the robbery of several homes.
A blaze at the National Rendering company plant at Slade station Hammond Indiana destroys the facility. The loss is estimated at 250000 dollars. James McKee was fatally burned when he was trapped inside during the night fire. The tragedy occurred ten miles south of Hammond on August 4.
Owensville Indiana August 4 Mrs Lucy Waters fifty six wife of Richard Waters died from burns suffered while attempting to start a fire in a kitchen stove with coal oil Mr Waters was severely burned on hands and face while trying to aid his wife.
Two foreign nationals identified as Charles Bolava and Kanol Kasyzowsky were killed when struck by a Monon train at the A. N. Daywitt crossing, three miles north of Frankfort Indiana.
Indianapolis Aug. 4 Arrangements are nearly complete for the Democratic campaign opening in Indiana at Salem Aug. 22 with Thos R Marshall nominee for governor. Williams and Matthews opened at Salem, influencing the choice. Watson prepares a keynote likely Sept. 1. Republicans plan aggressive action led by Fred Sims. Debates center on issues, not personal attacks.
Jonathan Catt a wealthy farmer several miles southeast of Princeton Ind died from injuries after a mule kicked him Aug 4 in a farming incident authorities reported.
The saying posits that greater effort to help others reduces the risk they cause you. It emphasizes collective support and mutual aid as a shield against negative acts or burdens within a group.
John A. Van Rensselaer, 41, a member of one of New York's old families and broker, was taken into custody on a charge of attempted extortion after a letter threatening his mother with harm unless funds were sent was found. He admitted writing the note and spoke of a $5,000 demand while detailing family ties to Brigadier General Henry Bell Van Rensselaer.
Paris authorities report a confession by Courtois linked to the murder of Auguste Remy a wealthy retired banker stabbed in his home in June. Renard previously arrested on complicity charges is also implicated and alleged to have murdered and robbed the banker.
London July 21 The House last night passed the second reading of the old age pension bill, ensuring its passage into law.
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