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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
2
A column of humorous jabs and witticisms touching fashion, gadgets, wariness of modern life, and light social commentary. Observations span storms, economics, theater, travel, and daily manners with dated cultural references and playful quips.
A seventeen year old Georgia girl, engaged to five men, accumulated a cartload of diamond rings, tried to elope five times, and was married twice. The item highlights what a woman can accomplish without the ballot when she sets her mind to it.
In Calumet Michigan on December 27 a Christmas tree event for striking miners ended in a deadly crush. A man shouted Fire triggering a mad rush down a narrow stairway as hundreds fled. Seventy two died, including 13 women and 68 girls. Rescue and relief efforts followed.
Reported heavy fighting Thursday along the Tampico Victoria railroad as federal troops under Saragosa and Asmenui clash with rebels attempting to destroy the line. About 50 killed on each side in a Pretil stand. Federal reinforcements sent from Tampico. Washington warns famine threatens 30 Americans in Topolobampo under savage Indians.
A deadly storm along the New Jersey coast kills nine seafarers near Seaside. Seabright suffers major damage with 1,000,000 dollars in losses, homes destroyed, and power lost. Offshore rescue attempts fail as life-saving crews struggle amid towering waves.
Supporters of Mrs Ella Flagg Young won a board of education majority at a riotous meeting to reappoint her as superintendent. She was re elected by a vote of 7 to 1 in Chicago on Tuesday.
President Wilson reappointed J. J. Clements of Georgia to the Interstate Commerce Commission and sent the nomination to the Senate on Tuesday. The Senate confirmed the appointment immediately. Henry M. Pindell of Peoria was discussed for ambassador to Russia at an executive session but no action was taken.
President Wilson signed the currency bill in the White House with cabinet members river and others present. John Skelton Williams is widely expected to become comptroller as the bill grants new power and a role on the forthcoming federal reserve board. The house and senate had debated an insurance fund for national bank deposits but the provision was removed at the urging of house conferees. A separate guaranty bill was hinted at for later consideration.
A blaze Friday leveled the 30 year old Michigan Central depot in Detroit causing about 300000 dollars in damage to property and records. The old depot burned just before the opening of the new 10 million dollar Michigan Central depot which was set to be formally opened January 4. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
President Wilson and his golfing party helped fight a Gulfport Mississippi fire when smoke poured from the Neville home as his car passed. Secret service and chauffeurs joined a bucket brigade under the president's direction, and the blaze was quickly checked amid cheers.
James Larkin, head of the Irish transport workers now on a September strike, will travel to the United States early next year to pursue his fiery cross mission.
Washington December 29 Admiral George Dewey admitted he is seventy six years old but said he does not feel it. The Manila hero greeted callers at his office and was at his desk early on his birthday.
New York December 29 Miss Romola Dahlgren granddaughter of Rear Admiral Dahlgren will enter a deaconess home entering religious life as a society woman stepping into a clerical path with noted family legacy.
Fragmentary text alleges a link between road officials and syndicates over feeds sold to the Frisco system Wis. A death by self action in August is noted at 1102 Elden Avenue. Surviving are Mrs. Ecke and three children.
Mrs Adlai S Stevenson wife of former Vice President died in Bloomington after several months illness She was seventy survived by husband and three children Lewis G Stevenson president of Illinois state board of pardons Mrs Martin D Hardin of Chicago and Miss Letitia Stevenson living at home
Copenhagen reports the death of Jacob Estrup a longtime Danish statesman who served as premier and finance minister from 1875 to 1894. He was born in 1825 and rose to be the country’s leading political figure for nineteen years.
Col S C Stanton, surgeon general of the Illinois National Guard, was transferred to the retired list at his own request with the rank of brigadier general. He has served over 20 years in the National Guard, earning eligibility for retirement.
A Missouri Pacific River route collision near Boonville Missouri killed fireman Dave Johnson and wounded many passengers. Emergency crews responded to the head on crash between a passenger train and a freight train on December 27.
Mary Morrison was instantly killed when an automobile struck her and hurled her into a stone quarry near Kokomo Indiana. Edgar Hudson freed himself from the car before the impact.
Word arrives from Dayton Ohio that Captain W F Roberts died in the National Soldiers Home. He served as orderly to Generals U S Grant and George G Meade during the Civil War.
J C Root sovereign commander of Woodmen of the World is dying in Hendersonville North Carolina telegrams say his family has left Omaha for the town and he is near death officials report from Omaha dispatches filed December 27 19 Christened as a major fraternal leader Root's condition prompts family travel and ongoing updates from the headquarters in Omaha.
Lewistown Illinois reports the death of Rev Thomas Chiperfield a retired Methodist minister aged seventy six He is the father of B M Chiperfield and Judge C E Chiperfield.
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