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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
6
The piece notes a man who fell fifty feet surviving and another dug up alive after two hundred sixty five feet. It hints at Hetty Green facing bankruptcy while jokes about a new bonnet purchase. The tone mocks riches and public fortunes in a local Ohio–Indiana context.
Richard Harding Davis says he is the real Enelisman after an assault following accusations of imitation. A scientist’s guess about Mars conditions is considered as valid as other experts.
A reader notes the city spends 740 million 900 thousand dollars annually with 40 million wasted, questioning tax burdens. Captain Mahan publishes another war science volume. Peace congresses aside, such books seem timely. The Indianapolis News reports Noble county Indiana yielded over 500 thousand bushels of onions this year, a striking figure.
A sudden six foot fall resulted in a death, with speculation that the victim may have missed numerous opportunities for a more dramatic demise. The report notes no further details about the incident or any involved parties.
A New York man who sat on an inverted carpet tack regained his ability to speak after losing it for fourteen years. The first words he uttered were a surprised greeting to those nearby.
A woman sues for divorce after discovering she is the thirteenth wife of her husband. The piece notes superstition drives women to extreme actions.
In Wyoming a 14 foot long skeleton of a prehistoric animal was uncovered. The discovery hints at a time when irrigation was not required for growth in the state.
The Kataastausan Kagalanggalang Katipunan is a Filipino secret society. If the password is like Jeneth they must have hard work getting a quorum before the hour of adjournment.
After saving the lives of three young men, a New York girl declined to reveal her name to reporters. She is described as the only girl in the land with no desire to go on the stage.
Prof Shailer Mathews asks whether a Christian can be engaged in wealth production under modern conditions. He has received no answers at this time.
The United States spent 2,554,970 to maintain order in Cuba during the recently ended fiscal year. The statement suggests this was a fairly effective level of order.
A husband and wife quarreled over a feather bed. The husband shot himself in the back yard, ending the dispute and rendering the feather bed useless. The incident ends with a grim, fatal outcome and a stark moral about trivial conflicts.
The report misquoted Harriman suggesting he preferred owning all railroads to running the government. He apparently said he would rather own all railroads and run the government, clarifying the intended meaning.
An American in China estimates that relief contributions saved more than eight hundred thousand lives during the famine. About eight hundred thousand dollars were given, and every donor can feel they helped save a life.
A San Francisco newspaper offered a prize for the best answer to when a man is intoxicated. The winning subscriber wrote that intoxication is “When he kisses the bartender good night.” The decision was said to be fair, with judges unlikely to be accused of unfairness.
English Egyptologist H. H. Hall reported at a Thebes excavation lecture that a tomb of Rameses IV bears a marginal remark written by an ancient Greek tourist. This finding links ancient travel writing to royal burials and suggests early cultural exchanges among visitors to Thebes today.
DePauw University plans a new journalism department to cultivate budding reporters. First Church at Gary is planned by Episcopalians, with a projected cost of 20 000 dollars.
Rumors circulate that Mary Stubbs may withdraw from the race for State Statistician. No official confirmation yet, but the question of her candidacy looms as analysts weigh potential contenders and party implications.
Bedford resident Miss Kate Johnson died from burns after her clothing caught fire on an open grate. The incident occurred at her home and is being investigated as a fatal fire.
Rufus Williams, colored, was sentenced to ten to twenty years for stealing nine cents in Indianapolis.
A historical note states that under Indiana game law hunters without a license may shoot rabbits in the township where they reside.
Wealthy farmer Zacharias Weddell near Goshen reportedly burned in a barn fire while trying to save his horses and rattling stock. The tragedy end details remain unclear as authorities investigate the blaze.
Princeton voters upheld prohibition sentiment as three remaining saloons closed their doors last week and will not reopen until the town’s mood shifts.
Claude Davis is brought to Bedford to answer charges of desertion of his wife and three children and jumping bond funded by his father. He reportedly fell beneath a train on the Indianapolis Southern Railroad and was killed.
Harvey Duinkley alias Richard State was arrested in Missouri last weekend on a murder charge in Bloomington. He is accused of killing John N. McClintock and severely wounding Elijah Rogers at Bloomston on the night of August 8, 1907, and was returned to Bloomington for processing.
State Superintendent A. Cotton reports only five percent of common school pupils reach the fourth year of the high school in Indiana. The statistic highlights gaps in early education progression and may prompt state actions to improve access and retention.
N. OW Bowen, veteran Delphi horseman, shipped nine Willian Penn colts to Philadelphia where they were sold. One full brother to A Penn brought $5,000 and went to Austria for breeding. Bowen has drawn attention to Indiana through his excellent colt breeding program.
The valuable trained elephant Queen owned by Colonel Benjamin E. Wallace the Peru showman died likely of despondence after being left alone when the herd was shipped to New York for winter appearances at the Hippodrome.
A syndicate of Hammond and Chicago men plots to buy land east of Hammond to build a race track and poolroom, delaying operation until after Governor J Frank Tlanty’s term ends. Governor Hanly had previously shut down the Trammond Racing Association.
The Winona Water and Light Company owes $5 100 toward the War saw water plant for the first half of the year, stated by Dr Sol C Dickey representing Winona interests. Warsaw seeks better water and lower rates, while Winona offers to sell the plant or enter a copartnership.
Over six years Indiana jails housed an average 12 624 persons annually for drunkenness. Sheriffs receive 40 cents a day per committed person, costing taxpayers about 33 973 22 yearly in the period analyzed.
The Highland Iron and Steel Rolling Mill in Terre Haute employing 500 workers resumed operations last week. The American Car and Foundry Company with 1 260 workers announced full capacity start now. Vandalia Railroad payroll of 300 000 dollars paid in full.
Mrs. Richard Green of Lebanon husked sixty eight bushels of corn in five hours setting a remarkable state record for female labor in the field. No other woman in the state can boast such output.
The Republican State Editorial Association appoints Will H. Craig of Noblesville as superintendent of the Republican press bureau of Indiana to succeed George B. Lockwood, now private secretary to Vice President Fairbanks. Craig edits the Noblesville Ledger and is a longtime leader among state Republicans.
Dr. Charles Wrisht health officer of Bfuntington county reports to Dr. J N Trurty secretary of the State Board of Health that Huntington faces an epidemic of a grip like illness with sore throat sometimes marked tonsillitis and abdominal pains along with headache. The duration reportedly exceeds that of ordinary grip.
Secretary Cortelyon forwards estimates to Congress requesting 750000 dollars to acquire 6250 acres of land adjoining Fort Benjamin Harrison for a Northwest Division maneuver camp for U S Army and militia. The chance of passage is slim.
State Bureau of Statistics reports 1907 corn harvest in Indiana at 4 021 714 acres with 150 702 420 bushels, averaging 37.37 bu per acre. Compare 1906 figures show acreage 1L,182 less and yield up 14,571,501 bushels.
William Matthews of near Boonville claims to be heir to Sir Francis Drake’s estate in England. At eighty he awaits a $2 009 000 share after receiving papers to prove heirship. Matthews, born in England, emigrated to the United States years ago and now hopes for lifetime riches.
George Griffin of South Bethany trains two tame ducks to answer their names and follow orders. He places them in a stream to lure wild ducks into range, then the decoys guide them shoreward. Griffin asserts the birds respond to commands and remain unfazed by guns.
In western Indiana mines and nearby shops workers of many nationalities are studying Esperanto to communicate. The effort aims to bridge language gaps and ease daily operations as diverse crews and merchants interact in the region.
Congressman Charles B. Landis did not attend the opening session as he was near Delphi selling off his livestock after leasing the farm. The activity marks a notable personal sale by the congressman during the current session.
A catalog snippet lists multiple Misses waist patterns including jumper waist styles with yokes and sleeves and a one piece kilt plaited skirt. Sizes range from 13 to 17 years and fabrics suggested include voile silk crepe mohair serge and duchess lace. Also mentions Bretele Bertha and Paris pattern No. Size and address for response.
A roundup notes daily life and curiosities from India to Norway. It cites diets in India, a home electricity craze, animal and insect behavior, Siamese royal guards, a female blacksmith in England, and local tax-free status in Faleide Norway with public benefits.
Pittsburg Post reports on debate over ship canals and self destructive habits as scientists discuss human impact and future projects.
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