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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
2
A collage of humorous items spans aviation death records stepless cars summer swimming holes and the old advertising tropes. mentions of a German steamship England’s move the sparrow as a dish and a joke on marriage and divorce with light social satire throughout.
A strike among German aviators raises questions about the earnings of the birdman, suggesting wages are not lifting toward new altitude records.
Report notes that America has three women aviators in civil aviation. The remark hints at a symbolic milestone without attributing specific dates or programs.
An Ohio man began digging a garden and uncovered a chestful of treasure. The discovery highlights how sometimes ordinary plots yield unexpected wealth beyond typical garden returns.
A New York officer, off duty, arrested two burglars. The comment suggests officers deserve vacations. A Baltimore paper jokes about strawberry wading. Massachusetts bans explosive joke cigars as a misdemeanor.
A California woman underwent surgery to remove more than 1,060 metal items from her stomach following a souvenir hunting incident. The operation, performed by a skilled surgeon, resolved a severe intestinal blockage and risks to her health.
A renowned English gypsy queen has died at age 101. She was known for her long life, her role as a cultural figure, and her habit of smoking a pipe, which some attributed to her longevity.
A New York court classifies baseball bats as deadly weapons while a Chicago jurist extends similar logic to automobiles. The legal nuance shows how equipment can be treated as dangerous in prosecutorial context.
An eminent alienist states that likening a wife to an angel is not proof of insanity. Occasionally, one of these experts reveals discernible human intelligence.
As sunshine arrives, water companies prepare annual alerts on possible shortages and warnings against overuse. The routine notices threaten penalties for wasteful consumption, signaling a cautious season ahead for households and industries.
An eastern farmer who spent a large amount on a suit while owning a modest dairy cow voices complaint about high beef prices.
A statistician arguing New York is too dense suggests lack of funds to live apart or has never visited the city. The remark challenges views on urban crowding and personal mobility.
A Louisville physician states that men can withstand greater suffering and endure it longer than women. He adds a jab suggesting the doctor should wear a woman's outfit as a joke.
Taft and Sherman win the Republican nomination amid a day of fierce factional clashes. The Chicago convention unites behind Taft for a second term with James Sherman as vice president, while Roosevelt delegates stage protests quelled by police.
A concise platform reaffirms core Republican aims including independent judiciary, constructive legislation, public health protections, and workers compensation. It urges court procedure reforms, simplified removal of derelict judges, opposed special privilege, supports anti trust changes and FTC. It calls tariff protection, some duty reductions, prohibition on corporate campaign contributions, conservation, parcels post, strong navy, merchant marine revival, river and harbor improvements, life at sea safeguards, Mississippi River aid, settlers laws, and celebrates McKinley Roosevelt Taft achievements.
Dr A H Miller of Russiaville is arrested on a murder charge after his car struck eight year old Eileen Clements who died minutes later in Indianapolis. Helen Cross survived with minor injuries while Miller's companions from Russiaville were in the vehicle. Police say the two girls began to cross the street in front of the car.
Indiana alumni plan to bring the next national Kappa Sigma convention to Indianapolis. Special coaches will take Indiana members to Louisville on July 10 for the gathering. Purdue Wabash and Indiana University chapters join local alumni, with a letter from Governor Marshalls secretary inviting the Greeks to Indiana for the next conclave.
Abner Rose sues after a June 13 raid on his Hymera home seeking 1000 dollars for assault against Nelson Stanton constable of Jackson township. He also requests 5000 dollars from Martin Robbins Hymera Methodist Church pastor for causing the search and aiding it and 10000 dollars against Stanton Willian Stout Martin Q Robbins Joshua Parish Ward McBride William Harrison and Peter Clash members of the Law and Order league for entering his dwelling and humiliating him. Rose says Stanton struck him on the head with a club and no liquor was found.
Lawrenceburg report states eight year old Charles J. House accidentally killed his eight year old nephew John W. Eggleston Jr. at the Eggleston homestead three miles south of town. The weapon had been fired at a chicken hawk earlier, left in a dresser, and the boys found it to play with. a heavy ball pierced Eggleston’s head and the child died instantly. Mrs Eggleston, sister of the House boy, is prostrated with grief.
James Tring a former Indiana Union Traction employee received 7039.20 from the company to settle his claim after an eight year delay. He won 5750 in a Delaware court four years ago. the supreme court upheld the lower court. Tring lives in Pendleton and was injured in Linwood wreck.
The Union Christian college at Mecrom elected trustees for the ensuing three years: Elmer Leas of Fountain County, W. J. Cooper of Merom, Richard Park of Sullivan, Bert James of Merom, J. MM. Plunkett of Palestine.
Noblesville says Enos Randall aged 81 wed Mary Lewis a North Carolina resident and Friends church minister. The ceremony united a longtime local resident with a clergy partner from the Friends denomination.
John Garrison aged fifty five hanged himself with a scarf tied to a bedpost. Mrs. Garrison heard a thud and found him dead in his room. A widely known local resident, he left a widow and two children. no reason for the act could be given.
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