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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
The item notes customs in New York seizing 10 000 kid gloves and a scientist saying metals get tired. It teases about gold failing before reaching buyers and jokes about the North Pole and staying cool in danger. It mentions a New York spiritualist seance claiming a man’s arm lengthened two feet.
A quip about an American Indian and a traveler crossing the Atlantic in a balloon contrasts with a note on U S patent office activity. It records that during the last fiscal year the United States patent office received 8527 applications for mechanical patents.
The article notes Dr Napoleon Boston’s remark on kissing and disease, recalls Waterloo and Bunker Hill, mentions a way to make paper from cornstalks, and describes a proposed Henry Hudson memorial bridge in New York with a 710 foot reinforced concrete span, highlighting it as a bold engineering project of the era.
The Highways Protection league reports 932 automobile accidents occurred in Great Britain in 1907 killing 215 and injuring 675. For these accidents and other motor car offenses 2,270 persons were summoned, of whom 2,046 were convicted.
The prefect of police in Paris plans to increase the number of on duty officers who speak English, German, and Spanish. Currently 21 speak English, nine speak German, and six speak Spanish, with proven usefulness prompting expansion as opportunities arise.
Brazil has spent 15 million dollars to prop up world coffee prices through government purchases and warehousing of its production. The piece notes a skeptical view that a government can manipulate commerce only to face sharp limits and jolts.
The passage notes Kaiser Wilhelm’s habit of invention, praising his cautious wisdom and suggesting his next act is inventing a motor brake as a fitting cap to his career. It questions whether the device will prove truly practical.
The article notes that American roads wear faster than European ones because the U S does not apply the stitch in time theory. European highway departments monitor roads and repair promptly to prevent major damage.
A medical expert defends the French heel as proper and desirable while noting feminine vanity would not fully justify its use. The discussion frames heel fashion in terms of practicality and vanity without advancing a definitive stance.
The piece notes ambassador Bryce praising cranks as first pioneers of great causes and cites Dr. Holmes who described early ideas as waking men from indifference, though the originator was once called a crank.
Horace E. Bixby, 82, still at the wheel after 60 years on the Father of Waters, recalls teaching Mark Twain navigation. He notes Twain became a good pilot with limited tobacco use and shares episodes from his eventful career along the river.
RG Dun and Co reports improved money demand for commercial use as weather and holidays limited activity. Orders for spring and next year rise while retail irregularities persist. southern trade weak on cotton prices, leather costs rise, and railway materials may see stronger buying. US business failures total 268 that week.
Washington reports a five article declaration between the United States and Japan. It pledges to defend territorial possessions, promote free Pacific commerce, and uphold China’s independence. It commits both nations to consult and act together if the status quo is threatened.
A Manila coasting steamer carrying laborers from Narvacan to Pangasinan struck a rock in a storm near San Ferdinando and sank. One hundred are reported drowned, 55 rescued by Vizcaya, 15 bodies recovered by a constabulary patrol, with many still ashore and unclear if any Americans or Europeans were aboard.
Chicago officials William Tilden and Chauncey Graham of the American Steel Ball Co were sentenced by Judge Chetlain to one to twenty years in the penitentiary on charges of conspiracy. Their arrest followed the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank failure related to nearly $175,000 of fictitious notes promoting the Steel Ball Co.
New York City hosts what is billed as the greatest city campaign against disease. The international tuberculosis exhibition, with work from 15 foreign governments, runs November 30 at the American Museum of Natural History. Three entire floors showcase methods and results in combatting the disease.
A massive mine blast at the Rachel and Agnes Coal Co. in Marianna Pa entombs 138 or more workers with only one survivor Fred Elinger. Rescue teams face deadly gas and debris as they methodically search the mine. 34 bodies recovered Sunday and many remain unidentified. One victim, John Ivill, died near a coal digging machine while attempting escape. One fourth of the dead are American. The rescue continues with new crews alternating to relieve exhausted workers.
A committee appointed by the last general assembly met at the Neil House to prepare a report for the governor. They investigated eastern penitentiaries and spent sessions at the Ohio penitentiary, aiming to assess charges raised by newspapers and likely to favor rehabilitation or a new facility.
Attorney General Denman and Judge Donnelly reached an agreement to wind up the Ohio German Fire Insurance Co after an ouster suit filed by Insurance Commissioner Lemert. Judge Leger, who returned from Toledo, received word the entry will not be filed in Toledo courts until Saturday. Trustees will be appointed to liquidate the company once the entry is made.
Dayton hosts the Ohio State Association of Modern Languages as delegates gather for the first session. Prof. Werthner of Dayton schools gives welcome, G. W. Umphrey replies for the university, Prof. Krug of Cleveland discusses modern methods, and Miss Sara T. Burrows of Ohio State reads on phonetics in language teaching.
Revolutionary forces under Gen Antoine Simon advance after victory at Anse a Veau driving government troops from Miragoane and Petit Goave. Government lines fortify outside Port au Prince as naval blockades falter and foreign ships gather nearby. casualties rise, with word of extensive wounded and efforts to suppress news.
Edward Shirey a 45 year old wealthy farmer near Harrisburg died at St Francis hospital from blood poisoning after a hunting accident on November 16. He was wounded when he stooped to pick up a rabbit and accidentally shot himself in the leg. His wife lies in shock and may not attend the funeral Monday.
Attorney General Denman filed in the supreme court a motion to appoint a master commissioner to determine the amount of money due the state on rentals from the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad. The road, with lands at Hamilton and Dayton, has been occupied for years. State ownership was previously decided in litigation years ago.
The body of Henry Detrick aged 82 was found floating in the river here Friday. He had lived with his son for several years and once handled extensive real estate. His mind had weakened in recent years and a search begun after his disappearance last Monday led to the discovery.
Mrs Barbara Billik, aged mother of Herman Billik, who was sentenced to hang in Chicago on December 11 for poisoning the Vizal family, died Friday from shock. Chicago later reported the sentence may be commuted to life imprisonment.
Ohio authorities coordinate a federal quarantine response as cattle and sheep shipments from Detroit area stockyards are inspected in Springfield. Dr Paul Fischer plans to inspect two carloads of milch cows with calves and assess possible slaughter or quarantine actions with federal authority. Dr Morgan Pe Lamb will assist and report on a suspected outbreak among 1200 Chicago purchased sheep. If infected, slaughter and burial will occur with appraisals sent to the government.
Judge Sater of the United States court rules in Columbus that Blanch Brown may not sue as administrator in the case against Sunday Creek Coal Co for 10000 dollars for a mine death. The decision says the suit must be brought by wife or lineal heirs, not by an administrator, aligning with Indiana Illinois and Missouri readings of similar statutes.
Omer Sebring a Columbus sewer contractor committed suicide by carbolic acid on Monday at the residence of his divorced wife. He had threatened death by his own action in her presence and had sought a license to remarry his wife before she asked that no license be granted.
The circuit court on Monday granted a decree of ouster for the Ohio German Fire Insurance Co Toledo. Edward J. Marshall and Ernest Torgier named as trustees to wind up affairs relieving the state from further responsibility. Trustees determine liabilities assets and handle return premiums. Idaho Oklahoma and Utah revoked the company charter Monday.
Col Fred Blenkner, third assistant sergeant at arms, prepared the house and senate chambers for the fifty second session. Flags above the speaker and lieutenant governor desks were cleaned, carpets renovated, walls cleaned, desks repaired and repolished, all in readiness for the January 4 opening.
State Bank Superintendent Seymour reports since the bank inspection law began, 14 new state banks chartered with 54 000 dollars capitalization. Ohio now has 398 incorporated banks 194 private banks and 74 trust companies.
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