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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
2
A collection of quirky observations and light items from various topics. Notes range from aviation and weather to odd laws and humorous lines about love politics and daily life in cities like Chicago and New Jersey.
A scientist argues that a large nose may indicate nerve and boldness, yet the trait often stems from the owner’s habit of meddling in others’ affairs. The claim links physical trait with personality, cautioning against overgeneralizing.
Fragmentary note mentions American beads and funds for summer vacations. Text is distorted and unreadable in parts, leaving ambiguity about the subject, intent, and entities involved. Unable to determine concrete people, organizations, or events from the passage.
Cincinnati women express a preference for simple style in fashion noting that simplicity can be costly yet desirable in everyday wear. The remark reflects a trend toward understated elegance as a social statement.
A 11 million yearly income at Trinity Church in New York prompts reflection on donors who can only spare a nickel for the contribution plate. This contrast highlights wealth disparity and church fundraising tension in the city.
A Pennsylvania court rules that a voter's home is where his wife lives, affecting bachelor residents who must find separate housing, highlighting legal ambiguity and late night fears surrounding domicile rules.
The New York Medical Journal announces that card glaving harms mental health and notes no explanation for how the material was obtained for experiments. The brief item highlights safety concerns without detailing sources.
A new French aeroplane line over the English Channel operates on a 15 minute timetable, promising rapid crossing times and enhanced service between major cross-Channel routes.
An Indian woman seeks divorce claiming her husband tried to force her to wear his old false teeth. As the trial nears, her lawyer is expected to use sharp sarcasm to counter the claims.
A statistical testimonial notes ten bull fighters killed and 166 injured in 872 bull fights in Spain during 1911, contrasting the brutal sport with football as the national pastime.
An English writer claims women would make successful explorers in the dark of night as they pursue hidden matters, echoing a provocative stereotype echoed by the so called lowbrows.
Baseball magnates threaten to shorten the playing season but refrain from actions that would curb fan talk about the game year round.
A Chicago woman offered a maid job with a weekly auto ride as inducement. The sole applicant demanded a picture of the chauffeur. The remark suggests there could be no joy in a joy ride without joyousness.
In San Francisco the estranged husband sought custody of their dog Spaniel but the court awarded the pet to the more humane spouse while the child remained with the other parent.
Ex Senator Dubois rebuts Bryan charge over New York vote accusing Clark of false slander. Clark vows exact justice from Democrats and may confront convention to defend his name. Scrutiny centers on Clark Bryan Parker rivalries and delegate influence claims in early convention clash.
Rev Alger Crapsey of Rochester, once a famous heresy trial figure and defrocked by the Episcopal church, was arrested by a uniformed patrolman in Dunkirk's business district. He identified himself at police headquarters and explained he was waiting for a train. after defying arrest, he was released. He had been lecturing on Socialism at Fredonia.
Kid Lavigne, famed lightweight champion, was sent to St. Joseph's retreat in Detroit on request of his wife. He was brought to court on a rough house charge as his wife said she could no longer endure his tantrums and sought his confinement.
Baltimore June delegates present for the Democratic nominating race as party factions clash at the convention. Bryan attacks predatory interests led by Morgan Ryan and Belmont while Wilson supporters contest seats and Parker is elected temporary chair.
George W. Huntington, first mate from North Kingsville Ohio, was killed at Gary when a line loop tightened and cut his body in two as the Norman B. Ream was warped to shore. The accident occurred July 1 and the body was found on the forward deck.
The third biennial meeting of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Chauffeurs Stablemen and Helpers will be held in Indianapolis the week of October 7. Thomas Lainghes, secretary, reports 350 delegates are expected with sessions at the Indiana Pythian building.
Bloomington July 1. Charged with obtaining 180 dollars by false representation from Lyman E. Shaw proprietor Bloomington Coal company F B Carber of Indianapolis was brought here by Sheriff Jacob Woessner. Shaw says Carber claimed to travel for New Era Machine Manufacturing Co of Fairfield Indiana and agreed to deliver 144 rope making machines for 1500 dollars. The check was issued April 29.
President George W. Stevens of the railroad and several officials were aboard the fast Virginia passenger train when a switch derailment at ten miles per hour sent the engine down an embankment. Engineer John W. Hunt and Fireman Pete Reese were aboard the engine and went down with it. no one was hurt.
Famine in five-cent pieces plagued Chesterton Indiana as merchants ran short in the business district for two hours. A bank messenger carried a supply to the city restoring coins. Gypsies, a Salvation Army corps and traveling musicians aided the coin flow in July.
Richmond July 1 drs W C Pearce and Cornelius Woelfkin of New York spoke at the state Sunday school convention which closed its 48th annual session. The gathering raised 2500 by personal subscription for Sunday school work for the coming year to fund a field secretary who will visit all state Sunday schools.
Eyewitness reports say sixteen year old Ehwood Raymond Kline was injured during a Fourth of July toy cannon explosion. He tried to tamp powder with a nail when a spike sparked ignition and a lead projectile pierced his right hand causing a severe, ugly wound.
Laporte July 1. Dr. H. S. Cole of Westville shot himself with a .22 caliber rifle pressed to his temple, dying from the self inflicted wound after sustaining injuries in a recent accident. He was taken to a hospital but grim prospects for recovery were reported.
Tom Varner, accused of fatally shooting farmer Columbus Overton near Mt. Carmel, was captured after an incident in which Varner and William Hall attempted to drive across Overton’s corn field. Overton protested, and Varner is said to have fired.
Daniel G. Reid of New York donated 2590 to St Marys Catholic church in Richmond. The church is conducting a campaign to lift a heavy debt.
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