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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
2
A collection of light, humorous observations on summer life in Philadelphia. Topics touch on boating, baseball, advertising, weather, and social quirks with wry commentary and playful comparisons.
A terse legal note argues that the frequency of challenges to a will rises with the estate’s value. Observers suggest greater fortunes invite more disputes as dissatisfied relatives seek their share.
A column proposes the playful term vacationitis as a blanket diagnosis for a broad range of physical symptoms now observed. It notes the phrase is not a real medical disorder and should not replace thorough clinical evaluation.
The designer of the Lincoln penny has just married, drawing attention to the artwork that honors the nation’s 16th president. Critics suggest a harsher fate for the buffalo nickel designer, reflecting mixed views on the era's coinage.
A young French aviator completed a 933 mile flight from Paris to War in thirteen hours and survives to recount the journey.
Scientists say Earth’s rotation is slowing less than before but a borrower facing a due note at the bank disagrees, implying financial concerns outweigh scientific claims.
A Pennsylvania woman aged one hundred has never worn a hat, while her husband owns neither an automobile nor a bank. The brief anecdote contrasts age with the couple’s lack of common assets.
The couple plan travels to diverse destinations, listing many places for the newlyweds to see as they begin married life.
The new republic aims to establish an aviation school and embrace the latest trimmings of up to date civilization as part of its effort to project progress and modernization.
A bishop who counseled young ministers against rushing marriage likely anticipated the sewing circle’s ready humor, hinting at a village rapport where church guidance meets social wit. The remark suggests lighthearted clergy parish life and communal bonds.
Observers note kerosene’s effectiveness against grasshoppers, suggesting prices may rise as demand grows for this use. Authorities caution about handling risks while farmers weigh practical benefits and safety considerations.
A quoted statistic notes that ministers of the gospel average about $600 annually, with suggestions that unwavering faith in a future reward shapes this earnings pattern.
A social leader advocates trousers for girls as relief from tight skirts, unaware some will choose tight trousers anyway.
A reflective adage notes that those who pause to consider before talking would end up saying far less, underscoring value of restraint in conversation.
A Paris note reports that noble prisoners jailed for forgery call their crime sport and mock the idea of fairness. a sharp jab at aristocratic disdain for law and order contrasts with calls to mob an umpire in the same breath.
A Chicago woman requests approval to wear trousers but warns she may avoid photography if the condition is not granted. The item reflects early 20th century fashion norms and local social constraints.
Civilian toll rises as four killed and fifty wounded in Johannesburg during a miners strike riot. Women lead rioters against mounted police, seizing stations, burning the Star building, cutting electric supply, and halting train service amid ongoing clashes with troops and dragoons.
Seven men are stabbed in the Gettysburg hotel dining room during a dispute over Lincoln remarks. Three victims, Farber Maugin and Griffin, in serious condition with left-breast wounds. others injured as guests panic and a veteran defends the fallen president. Police seek suspects after the melee.
Lawrence Massachusetts July 2 Twelve boys aged nine to fifteen drowned when a wooden bridge to the municipal bath house over the Merrimac river collapsed as a crowd waited for admission. An estimated forty may have been present, with many unable to swim as the current swept them away and rescuers later pulled several to shore. In Elkhart Indiana four Schwyn sisters aged sixteen to seven drowned in the St Joseph river while trying to save the younger girl.
In San Francisco on Friday Joe Rivers fought with little spirit and quit in the eleventh round as Ritchie gained the upper hand and turned the tide. The bout drew about 7,000 spectators under ideal weather and reportedly produced $30 000 in receipts.
Chicago witnesses the largest suffrage parade in its history as Cook county suffragettes celebrate the new law granting women voting rights. The march starts at Grant Park with automobiles, police, and a marching band leading the way as thousands cheer along principal streets.
An anonymous letter demanded $10,000 ransom for Lena Guie rero the 17 year old girl kidnapped from Leetonia 25 miles south of Youngstown Ohio. The family received the message and notified authorities.
Andrew Carnegie tours Paris with French gendarmes escorting him to major galleries and sights, exploring the capital’s art collections and landmarks.
Charles R. Heike former secretary of the sugar trust died at his Sea Bright New Jersey home after illness. Heike had earlier been convicted of complicity in underweighing frauds and sentenced to eight months in prison a sentence later commuted by President Taft due to medical outlook. His fine of 5000 dollars stood.
Miss Mignon Hopkins of Brooklyn sues Governor William Sulzer for breach of promise in Philadelphia. She asserts an engagement date and letters showing his intent to wed, claiming he jilted her and later married a Philadelphia woman in Atlantic City on January 8, 1908.
An appeal was sent to the state department in Washington for the release of L. H. Morrison of Los Angeles who is held prisoner by Mexican federal forces.
3,000 residents in Guasabas and Granados live in a tent city after a powerful earthquake destroyed the two Sonora towns, 120 miles below the border, near Douglas, Arizona, on July 7.
O A Keys, a contractor, sues Mayor E H Crump of Memphis for 100000 alleging false imprisonment last week after Crump was accused of graft by Keys.
A collision between two aeroplanes near Johannisthal at dusk killed pilot Helscher and seriously injured Captain Friedel. Both machines crashed from about sixty feet. Helscher died shortly after, Friedel sustained a severe spinal injury.
President Wilson dined at the University Club after a hurried Washington to New York journey via Gettysburg. His train reached speeds up to seventy miles an hour and he requested slower speeds at one point. He then continued to Cornish to join his family as cheering greeted stops along the route.
Athens confirms Greece will start military action against Bulgaria after repeated treaty breaches and boundary violations. Bulgaria and Servia report joint campaigns and a 140 mile Macedonian front as Belgrade considers arbitration with Bulgaria. Bulgarian forces reportedly defeated Serbs at Guergheli, disrupting rail links and threatening Greek positions.
In New York on July 5 reporters ask if Janet Beecher remains single or becomes Mrs. Harry Guggenheimer. A license was filed for Harry Guggenheimer and Janet Beecher, but neither party would confirm details beyond acknowledgment of the upcoming marriage.
Four passengers were killed and 13 injured when a Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul passenger train wrecked within Milwaukee city limits last night.
Senators Var daman and Bristow failed to block the confirmation of Mrs. H. W. J. Ham as postmaster in Gainesville Georgia, succeeding Mrs. H. D. Longstreet.
Helen Keller the deaf and blind student is coming to Los Angeles to address school children. Arrangements for her visit were made by the city teachers' club.
Catholic Bishop John Jansen of the Belleville diocese died in St. Louis on July 3 after serving the church in Illinois. The obituary notes his leadership roles and long tenure within the diocese.
Mrs Champ Clark wife of the speaker was the orator of the day at the Jane MacAfee chapter D A R celebration in Washington on July 5 She is a descendant of Jane MacAfee.
London July 5 The Marquis of Northampton agrees to pay 250000 dollars to settle the breach of promise suit filed by actress Daisy Markham in a high profile settlement. The case concludes with the actor recipient receiving the stated sum and a peaceful resolution announced today.
State Superintendent Charles A. Great reports the June apportionment of common school funds across Indiana counties. The total distributed amounts to 1,693,697.94 with 762,927 children of school age. Per capita share is 2.22. Marion County contributed 208,777.40 but received 139,413.78.
Vivian Miller eleven of Lafayette pointed a loaded spring gun at her head and a wire nail pierced her eye. She pulled the nail from her eye and was rushed to Lafayette hospital for treatment.
Connersville attorney Lon Conner suffered a broken leg while Misses Marie Schafer Frances Schafer and Agnes Weaver were severely bruised when they leapt from an inter urban car to avoid a fast approaching limited car. The two vehicles bumped but caused little damage and no other injuries were reported.
Chellie Summers twenty of Middletown died when his motorcycle struck a gospel truck one mile south of Anderson. Witnesses say Summers was speeding about twenty five miles an hour and stayed in the road until the last moment before colliding with the truck returning from Middletown where a religious meeting was held.
Four sisters aged seven to sixteen drowned in the St. Joseph river at Elkhart while attempting to rescue Grace Schwyn who fell into the water while cherry picking. The older girls Alice sixteen Clara thirteen and Ida eleven died in the effort. all bodies were recovered.
Fire destroyed the Wayne chair works and the Plastic Plaster company's factory at New Haven five miles from Fort Wayne causing about 70000 in losses. The chair factory suffered 45000 and the plaster company 25000. The Sperry Handle company plant also suffered damage, with heat believed to have caused spontaneous combustion.
Vera Grimes, 22, of Mishawaka, attempted death by swallowing carbolic acid and chloroform. She lies in critical condition at St. Joseph Hospital. Friends allege her fiancé Dr. J H Graham, 40, also of Mishawaka, abruptly left town before their planned marriage.
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