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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
2
Professors and leaders featured in national and local events
Prof Barry Gilbert of the College of Law at the University of Illinois will return to the University of Iowa faculty. Edward G Feeney of Brooklyn elected president of the American Federation of Catholic Societies at the Pittsburg convention. B H Harriman to occupy a new 1 000 000 stone mansion on Tower Hill near Arden New York after Europe. Harry K Thaw attacks experts and DA Jerome in a pre decision statement on his sanity ruling. Frederick C Van Duser arrives in New York bearing a jewel from the American lodge of Masons in England for President Taft honorary member status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Gilbert
College of Law
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
Edward G. Feeney
Brooklyn
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Pittsburg
B. H. Harriman
Tower Hill
Arden
N. Y
Europe
Harry K. Thaw
Mills
Jerome
Frederick C. van Duser
London
New York
Lodge
Taft warns census workers against politics in letter
President Taft told Secretary Nagel that any census taker who engages in politics will be dismissed immediately. The times also report turmoil in New York's Chinatown over Bow Kim's murder, and various international and domestic incidents from Greece Turkey tensions to a fatal collision in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
New York
Bow Kim
San Francisco
Boston
South Dakota
Japan
Lillian Russell
America
Europe
Greece
Turkey
Canea
John F. Seybold
Syracuse
N. Y
William Graulich
Lansing
Mich
National Capitol
Washington
Philippines
Mareschal de Turenne
Explosion on Russian sub kills two and injures others
An explosion on a Russian submarine anchored in the Neva killed two sailors and injured several more. Other items note diplomacy races over ambassadors, a New York woman seeking return to Italy to avert tragedy, trade talks with China, and various local incidents across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva
Spain
Argentina
Washington
Maria Coseo
New York
Italy
United States
Japan
China
First National Bank
Tipton
Ind
Noah Marker
Association of National and State Dairy and Food Departments
Denver
Charles van Studdiford
Grace van Studdiford
Décatur
Ill
Swiftsure
Malta
Crete
Turkey
Fort Willam
Ont
Milton
Del
Albert Burt
Mineola
L. I
Daniel J. Morrill
Henry Phipps
Whitefish
Wu Ting Fang
Chang Yin Tang
Delight Weston
E. B. Weston
Terre Haute (Ind.) Paper Company
Smith College
Theodore Harris
Louisville
Baptist
Kentucky
Political
Refuge and Defense League
Chicago
Jose G. Raniel
Thomas Sarabia
San Antonio
Tex
James K. Hackett
Mary Mannering
Howard Quick
Percy Barron
Idaho Springs
Col. Quick
Hatters
Newark
N. J
Oranges
Gov. Fort
Sea Girt
Christian Missionary Alliance
Cleveland
Department of Agriculture
Alfred
Leonardo Spino
St. Louis
Wilson
John Fargon
Ballinger
Interior Department
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Allegheny County
Pressed Steel Car Company
McKees Rocks
James Sutton
Annapolis
Board of Inquiry
Washington, Where It Will Be Made Public By the Secretary of the Navy
William Bernhardt
Burlington
Belgrade
Servia
Prince George
Brave 18-Year-Old Boy Dies After Niagara Rapids Battle
An 18-year-old from Niagara Falls perished after entering the whirlpool rapids during a river swim with three companions. He fought the swift current from the Maid of the Mist landing toward the bridges, sinking about 300 yards from the whirlpool after a determined struggle beyond all aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Captain Webb
Battery
PILLAGE AND BURN RESIDENCE NEAR WILKESBARRE
Four masked men raided the home of Charles Burlew, a West Pittston merchant, bound him and his wife, stole 360 dollars from under a mattress, then set the house on fire. Burlew and his wife escaped to the roof with their one year old. Mrs Burlew is in serious condition. Four suspects were arrested nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Charles Burlew
West Pittston
Burlew
Fifteen Skeletons Found Near Potomac in Historic Dig
In Washington DC fifteen skeletons were found buried together with three 1729 English coins during excavations for the United States Medical School hospital near the Potomac shoreline. The find suggests an Indian or piratical tragedy in early American days, but no definite conclusion is drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Medical School Hospital
Potomac
Potomac Banks
Upper
Xray Offers Leprosy Help in the Philippines
Dr Victor G Heiser reports early stage leprosy may respond to X ray treatment. At San Lazaro Hospital Manila the method was first used publicly as part of U S health efforts in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Washington, D. C
Victor G. Heiser
Islands
Heiser
Wyman
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
San Lazaro Hospital
Manila
Short Chronicles of a Day's Happenings Told by Telegraph
The Buckeye Record offers a brisk telegraph style roundup of daily events. It relays notable occurrences across politics society and local happenings with concise summaries and terse updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
State Capital Callings and Penitentiary Budget Request
State emergency board hears Supervising Architect Allen seek an extra 82000 beyond 200000 legislated for improvements. Ohio state penitentiary's harsh conditions noted in Hampton's footnote. Caley reports August receipts 14617.50 and quarterly total 59877. Penitentiary condemned for dirt, disease and poor ventilation in historical critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Emergency Board
Allen
State Automobile Department
Fred Caley
Secretary of State
Ohio State Penitentiary
Charles Edward Russell
Hampton’s
Ohio
Russell
Ohio Storms Cause Heavy Property Loss Across State
Cloudbursts and electrical storms hit Ohio for six hours with extensive damage. Ex councilman Frank McNeally drowned near Newark as Log pond rose seven feet. A Granville bridge collapsed and cars fell into a creek from a Toledo and Ohio Central freight train. Fireman Patrick Creem injured, Findlay storm damage pegged at 75000 dollars. A 35000 gallon oil tank was struck by lightning and still burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Frank McNeally
Newark
Granville
Toledo & Ohio Central
Patrick Creem
Bucyrus
Findlay
Tragic Drowning At Snyder Mill Dam In Delaware
Audie Bolen 21 son of Dr W K Bolen Cumberland Ohio drowned trying to swim over Snyder mill dam in the Olentangy River. His companion Avery French watched in a desperate bid to save him as high water and recent narrow escapes lingered in the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Snyder Mill
Audie Bolen
W. K. Bolen
Cumberland
Bolen
Avery French
Seven Injured In Cleveland Gas Explosion Fire
Seven people were injured in a five story building at Whick Moving and Storage Co in Cleveland Ohio believed caused by accumulated gas. A woman collapsed from fright and received hospital treatment. The blast blew out the front, lifted the roof, and fire destroyed the building and all stored household goods. Loss estimated at 90000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Whick Moving & Storage Co
Lakeside Hospital
Marines Capture Prizes at Camp Perry Marksmen
United States Marine Corps marksmen dominated the Cat Row match at Camp Perry Ohio. Sergeant J H Hingle of New York set a world record with perfect scores across 800 900 and 1000 yard ranges. His 7 shots each range matched the best performance since last year's Leech Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Perry
United States Marine Corps
J. H. Hingle
New York
Hingle
Wife Colored, Husband Shoots in Columbus Mystery
Alfred Haberman, a white man, returned to Summit Street after a Washington visit and shot his wife after eight years of marriage. He then killed himself with a pistol. Mrs. Haberman survives but is not expected to recover, doctors report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Alfred Haberman
Washington, D. C
Summit Street
Haberman
France profits from chicken farming reach large sum
An article notes France earned over 325 million dollars from poultry farming. An old advert for Allen’s Foot-Ease claims cure for burning feet and itching, with testimonials from Mrs. W J Walker of Camden New Jersey and mentions of pharmacists selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Allen
W. J. Walker
Camden
N. J
The Artress Boy and the Three Dollar Wager
A humorous scene unfolds with a boy seeking work from a grocer. The grocer offers three dollars, the boy counters by noting Millionaire Rogers started on three dollars weekly. The exchange ends with the grocer agreeing to hire the boy for three dollars and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artress
Rogers
Irish kings and fatal feuds in early medieval lore
Names include Fearaidhach Fionfashtna n hailed as a just prince slain by successor Fiachadh Fion and the latter killed by Fiachadh Fionchadh the white cows. Eoch airh Moidmeodhain dies naturally among several, while Plaithbheartagh resigns the crown for monastic life as recounted by the New York Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fearaidhach-Fionfashtnan
Fiachadh-Fion
Fiachadh- Fionchadh
Connaught
Eochairh-Moidmeodhain
Plaithbheartagh
New York Press
Dayse Mayme Fool and Family Scorn in Atchison Globe
Chauncey’s mother lies in a swoon after a family dispute described by the Atchison Globe. The boy sobs as he recounts his mother’s remarks about his father being a loafer and the family’s vanity. Four doctors tend to her at three this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andra
Mayme
Chauncey
Atchison
Kan
Globe
They Were Good Mothers and Their Noted Lineages
Elizabeth Cady Staunton is quoted on a woman’s duty to develop abilities for guiding the next generation. An admirer praises Mrs. Stanton for raising seven healthy children, while the offspring and achievements of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe are cited as tests of motherly virtue. The piece compares the eagle’s motherhood to that of hens and geese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cady Stautton
Life's Unequal Combat with the Ocean
A Latin aphorism compares life to a river fighting the sea, signaling persistent struggle and resistance against overwhelming odds. The fragment suggests a philosophical view of human effort amid vast forces.
Bad Dreams From Coffee Prompt Postum Trial Letter
An anonymous reader reports nervousness and disturbing dreams from coffee. After switching to Postum, sleep improved and nerves stabilized. The letter urges others to quit coffee, praising Postum and referencing The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a Reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Also Mentioned on This Page
General News
Niagara River
Buckeye Record
Dam
Knicker—Hudson
Becker
Mississippi
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