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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
6
A mosaic of humorous snippets pokes fun at politics fashion and daily life. References range from Bohemia's parliament to a New York zoo python and a Canadian lobster haul as readers glimpse playful commentary on trends and oddities of the era.
In Philadelphia the phrase all women under thirty are called girls is discussed as a lighthearted reflection on local manners. The article notes chivalry and community spirit shaping the city image toward younger women and single sisters.
An English actor died due to tight lacing after wearing no corset. Report notes the manager refused him a large role, implying industry pressure as a contributing factor.
A Kanteas woman attempting a kiss with a bulldog was bitten. The incident raises concerns about handling and training of strong, aggressive dogs and the need for better public awareness.
The note suggests that card games date to a distant year SOQ ALD and that police of those days gathered in graft as merrily as today. The line implies historical corruption parallels.
A Kansas City man who woke to find $1700 missing from his trousers now vows to avoid carelessness and aims to accumulate another $1700.
A woman in a tight skirt fell into the Chicago river and was saved by another woman in fluffy attire. The incident underscores risks for women wearing restrictive skirts near the river.
The United States logged fourteen billion telephone calls in the last year. The surge in traffic helped keep lines busy and stressed network capacity during peak hours.
Residents debate sound proofing as a grand institutional feature. Some argue anti sound measures protect quiet living while others warn of hidden costs and complaints from tenants.
An alert press agent identifies the English beauty as an actress destined to visit the United States in two days. The note underscores her professional status and upcoming travel.
Caleb Bragg in a Fiat wins after De Palma crashes at 160 mph, injuring the Italian. Bergdoll finishes second, Anderson third, Oldfield fourth as 12 starters become six finishers amid spectator safety measures and a crowd of over 100,000.
About 2,000 Greek and Balkan workers in Gary Ind served notices they would not work from Saturday night to Tuesday to meet and discuss the war situation. Notices were served on the Tin Noise Stock, American Bridge, and American Sheet and Tin Plate plants. Gary Servians, totaling about 3,000, show the greatest activity.
Sixty five European scientists touring the United States as guests of the American Geographical society were marooned by heavy rains at Roosevelt Dam in Roosevelt, Arizona. The group faced travel delays and disrupted plans while awaiting clearer conditions to continue their itinerary.
Turko Italian conflict widens with Bulgaria Serbia and Montenegrin forces rallying. Bulgarian troops push toward Adrianople aiming for Constantinople as Crete and Albanian tensions flare. Allied powers fear broader involvement while Turkish Albania units fight alongside Ottoman forces.
Halifax Nova Scotia October 5 three Graves brothers Alfred Fred and Harry will be hanged January 15 for the murder of Kenneth Ian near Fort Williams in June The intoxicated quarrel ended when one struck with a pistol butt and a shot was discharged Ler was mortally wounded Kankakee Fire Destroys Two City Blocks and Causes 200000 Loss Five Horses Die
James J. Corbett’s condition after appendicitis surgery in Philadelphia hospital improved Thursday. Attending physicians expressed hope for a speedy recovery.
Wituwatbore Wisconsin driver Yo Ralpha de Padma in a Mererdas wins the Vanderbilt Cup on the new Wie Wwatosa road course. The race ends in 2 hours 3 minutes 43 seconds at 65.3 mph average as Ralph Mulford’s last year time is noted. Pighee Tughes finishes second in a Mercer with engine trouble sidelining Tedds Tetzlaff and his Fiat.
The Michigan Progressive party names its first state ticket at the state convention. Howard Battlers of Battle Creek is Secretary of State and Frank Co Holes of Alpena is State Treasurer. Terbert Baker of Sheboygan, James Kirby of Sapri naw, Oscar Linden of Iosennaba, and justices Lyons of St Johns and Turner of Muskegon are listed with terms noted.
Bandits robbed the northbound Kansas City Southern passenger train No 4 near Poteau Oklahoma, holding up passengers with a pistol. They dynamited the express car safe and escaped with a small amount of registered mail after boarding at Frisco crossing. Bloodhounds were sent from Fort Smith to trace the six or so bandits. Passenger John Dozier investigated and found terrified travelers with hands raised as masked robbers searched them. The train continued to Spiro, twenty miles north of Poteau, where the extent of the robbery was confirmed.
Theodore Roosevelt testified before the senate committee denying ever asking for or knowing of contributions from J. P. Morgan or Archbold or any corporation. He said he returned any such gift and noted Cortelyou’s assurance that no pledge existed. Morgan testified he gave funds fearing Democratic win and that no White House contact occurred on the matter.
At Albany on Wednesday night the Democratic ballot named Gov Jon A Dix Congressman William Sulzer and others for governor with Sulzer acclaimed after withdrawals. The report notes the convention held in Syracuse and names figures from New York and Buffalo.
Det. Charles F. Walsh was killed Thursday when his aeroplane malfunctioned and he plummeted from 2000 feet during the interstate fair in Trenton New Jersey.
A west bound Pennsylvania railroad train struck an automobile in Wilkinsburg at the Wood street crossing. Three occupants including two men and a woman were killed.
In Cumming Georgia on October 7 the militia kept order as two men were convicted of assaulting a local woman and causing her death during a confrontation at the courthouse Friday.
The Central Fuel Oil company an Oklahoma based oil producer chartered in Delaware was adjudged bankrupt by Judge Bradford in the United States district court on Tuesday in Wilmington Delaware.
David F. Barclay longtime Elgin leader and former ten year mayor and First National Bank president died Tuesday after paralysis. He was identified with Elgin's civic and commercial progress for fifty years.
A New York American report recounts a professor's public phrenology demonstration. He claims a boy's head shows a strong bump of philoprogenitiveness but the lad confesses the bump marks a belt buckle injury from his father.
In a boarding house for bachelors a man decides to hire Mandy as housekeeper for a bungalow. He asks Mandy to go away with him and keep house. She refuses, saying she cannot take care of animals and suggests they find someone else.
A Richardson era tone recalls a pickpocket fined twenty five dollars and asking where to get the money. The judge remains silent as the suspect proves unreservedly eager to exit. A question prize in Young’s Magazine awards to a farmer’s wife for balancing work and learning.
The article notes a better outlook for sailing ships with prices up in the last year. The four mast ship Korigtaee of 2750 tons, bought for 232,500 in January last year, remains for sale after rejecting a firm offer of 45,000 and is listed at 30,000.
A reflective line contrasts petty larceny with the theft of ideas and asks what one would call stealing all ideas. It notes that not the probable but the possible keeps some people from happiness.
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