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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1910
Page
2
A California style explosion on a Masontown bound auto near Pittsburg killed a mother and her three daughters when a 20 gallon gasoline tank exploded. Father William Faith and son William Jr were badly burned and may die. cause unknown.
Western Montana and Idaho forest fires drive fugitives from homes and destroy settlements. Wallace Idaho may lose half the city with communications cut off east of Seventh Street. A reporter cites thirteen lives lost and property losses around one million as flames threaten more.
Ten people are injured at Clinton Park New Jersey as German Volksfest begins. A grand stand holding about 500 collapsed injuring nine, three seriously. Balloonist Eugene Raymond, parachuting, landed on a gas tank causing skull fracture and brain concussion. Balloon gas release tore off a house roof. Collapse occurred around 6 pm. the park hosted 5,000 to 6,000 spectators gathered for the ascent.
Three bandits held almost all residents at bay for an hour in Millington while a fourth robber took $75 from the Milling ton Elevator Co. office. A touring car arrived drawing townspeople out. Gunfire sent residents back inside. No injuries reported.
Elmer Klause, 16, nearly drowned in the Allegheny River near Eimer Pennsylvania but was saved by his dog a large half shepherd half Newfoundland. The dog saved the boy after the pup was nearly drowned years earlier when the farmer's boy tried to drown it and the boy cried to save the pup. The dog swam to Klause who grabbed the collar and was pulled to safety by his master.
In San Francisco on August 18 California insurgent Hiram W. Johnson swept the GOP direct primaries winning the governor nomination by a large plurality likely near fifty thousand. Roosevelt Jr. visited Johnson HQ as progressives claimed two insurgent congress nominees William Kent in the Second District and W D Stephens in the Seventh, with tight races in both contests.
Francis Joseph the emperor king of Austria Hungary turns eighty as Ischl hosts many Wapsburg relatives. Alpine decorations adorn Ischl while the aged ruler receives congratulatory messages from world rulers and others. He remains in robust health and enjoys daily walks and deer hunts when possible.
Doctors report on the ninth day after Mayor Gaynor was shot that yesterday was his best day since the injury and he is stronger. They say rumors of his condition are unfounded and if progress continues only two daily bulletins will be issued.
Sensational pace on day two of the Fort Erie grand circuit meets saw The Harvester driven by Ed Geers clock a 2:02 mile in the final heat of the 2:07 trot, shaving a quarter second from Crescens’ record and setting multiple aging horse records amid claims the track was two minutes slow.
Alfred R. Urion chief counsel for Armour & Co. was cleared by Judge Landis of attempting to obstruct justice over burning notebooks demanded by the federal grand jury. The judge said decisions in the other three co defendants Shaw Willitts and Helander would be ruled on later.
Daniel Cummings, storekeeper at the county hospital, was shot on his home steps in Chicago on August 18 in the presence of his wife. The shooter, Thomas J. Bent, a discharged night watchman from the county institution, believed Cummings helped end his employment. Cummings died later at the county hospital. Bent waited over the body until police arrived and arrested him.
Beverly Massachusetts August 19 Congress man Nicholas Longworth son in law of Colonel Roosevelt declares he will not again support Danville Illinois speaker Joseph Cannon and will oppose him in the next caucus The move aims to split Republican ranks ahead of the new Congress and is said to be the first in a series of similar statements by Republicans nationwide Cannon says he has no quarrel with Longworth and does not object to pledges from candidates if they strengthen the ticket
International President T. L. Lewis of the miners reported receiving a Black Hand letter from an Illinois Italian sender. The note bore a cartridge, dagger, and black hand symbols and hinted at his death, prompting immediate investigation by Lewis.
In New York on August 20 reports state that within ten days 10,000,000 bushels of American wheat were bought for export to France. French wheat this season is seen with a deficit near 67,000,000 bushels.
In Versailles Napoleon hall the bronze Houdon statue of Washington, gifted by Virginia, was presented to the French republic. General Brun presided. M. Jusserand and Ambassador Rob ert Bacon attended. Mann spoke of Washington and Lafayette and praised Franco American friendship.
Chicago on August 20 the Browne jury for Lee O Neill Browne on bribery charges linked to Senator Lorimer’s election was completed after four more veniremen who admitted they were approached were excused. Since August 4 eight panels of 100 men were drawn and over 500 examined to select qualified jurors. Judge Kersten charged the jury as the trial began.
A tent serves as the temporary Illinois capital on Head Quarters Hill in the nation’s largest camp. Gov Deneen resides there with 7000 Illinois National Guard members guarding him. Camp Deneen is four miles north of Peoria on the Illinois river. Maj Gen Edward C Young of Chicago commands the division with three infantry brigades, seven regiments, cavalry, signal corps and hospital service.
At Newport R I on August 18 Fr B Alexander and Harold Heerie defended their national lawn tennis doubles championship by defeating Pacific coast champions Thomas C Bundy and Trowbridge W Hendrick 6 1 8 6 6 3 in a straight set win.
Frederick Sprink of Cleveland seeks a divorce claiming he will support his wife but not her ten children from a former marriage and her stepson. The petition argues the blended family makes the marriage unacceptable and asks court relief.
Three top former Illinois Central executives Frank B. Harriman Charles L Ewing and John M Taylor were arrested in Chicago on conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money under false pretenses in a 1 5 million car repair frauds case. Bonds set at 20000 each with further arrests promised as witness testimony unfolds.
Mrs Dorothy Bartlett was found with her throat cut in a Hyde Park home beside her dead nine month old granddaughter Katherine. Bartlett names a masked intruder and aids search for a man matching her description as doctors say she may recover.
Richard Arnst of New Zealand defeated Ernest Barry of London by two lengths on the Zambesi River near Victoria Falls to claim the world championship title. The three and a half mile race carried stakes of 2500 dollars per side.
In Morgantown North Carolina on August 20 an attendant at the insane hospital shot and killed Miss Mary Cuthbertson after she refused to marry him. He then fatally shot himself.
Munyon's Paw-Paw Liver Pills advertise to relieve biliousness constipation indigestion and liver or blood ailments. The maker guarantees blood purification and healthful liver stomach condition or money back. Munyon's Homeopathic Home Remedy Co. Philadelphia address listed.
Mayor William S. Jordan, speaking at a Democratic banquet in Jacksonville, urged optimism and hope. He contrasted optimistic outlooks with a slum missionary's clock analogy, ending with a quip about payday for a diligent worker.
The piece argues women are frugal and that Easy Task soap helps save fuel time and health in laundry. It claims the soap has no resin to stay in fabric and cause rot, promoting cleaner clothes and less wear.
A short banter scene shows a sister arranging marriage with her suitor after a playful cue from her little brother. The exchange implies a wedding plan set for the night.
Prof W F Ganong urges rigorous lab and experimental work in all scientific study. He criticizes reliance on generalities and easy summaries, arguing that independent observation is the source of sound knowledge in science.
A reflection on love as an enduring possession even after loss. The piece frames deep peace and sacred pain as the lasting core of a perfect love, suggesting contentment arises from memory rather than presence.
A reflective line notes that a self-idolizing person believes the remaining 999 are mere placeholders, highlighting ego and misrecognition in social comparisons.
A concise quip notes that recurring problems persist despite expectations of reliability. The line frames a caution about ongoing challenges in daily life or work, suggesting a pattern where issues repeatedly arise without resolution.
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