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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
7
The advertisement argues lightning rods prevent burns and insurance losses, citing high percentages from fires, and asserts Dodd & Struthers rods are endorsed by insurers and authorities. It urges customers to demand endorsements, references, and dealer proof, claiming proven copper rods and a best seller status.
In Richmond on May 19 Mr. and Mrs. J W McAlister of Quinton praise their setter Leo for rescuing their four year old son from a deep creek after he fell in while gathering wildflowers and strawberries. Leo dragged the child to land but, misread as rabid, was struck by the father with a club and later died. The dog had led the rescuers to the body, then collapsed.
A colony of mice caused a disturbance at the First Presbyterian church in Danville Newfoundland on Sunday during services. The rodents cavorted in the pulpit and pews while women worshippers fled in fear after the luncheon scent drew the pests to the rest rooms. Rev H H Shawhan remarked on the incident during the sermon.
In Brooklyn a widow’s sister seeks the purse owner seven years after a Bergen street car find. In Pittsburgh two waiters face warrants over a club kitty fight at the Americas Club, with about $500 involved amid a late night poker game.
Farmers north of Darlington report cattle losses from rattlesnake bites. Pete Davis killed twenty eight rattlers while plowing after spring floods drove snakes from lowlands on the Jacob Coyner farm. John Lewis killed eighteen snakes and Morton Coyner destroyed three large ones. Indianapolis note: Col. R D Lauderdale, once Texas contractor, guest at Grand hotel and linked to Galveston flood tragedy.
The text records Lauderdale disputing fears that Mexican laws fail investors. He cites personal losses from a servant dispute and family tragedies in Florida and the Gulf, then notes a flood and near-fatal accident in the same period. He argues Mexico offers strong investor protections.
Allan Haskins of Brown Manufacturing fell from a tree during a noon break and landed in the Muskingum river. Fellow workers Berne Butler and Oren Dawson rescued him before he drowned.
Paris report says the Viscountess de Civry, granddaughter of the Brunswick duke, will live in Paris as she sues the young German count for divorce and alimony. He married her in secret to gain fortune and fled to Germany after her Geneva suit failed.
In Spokane on May 20 Mrs Elizabeth Wheaton a prison evangelist travels toward New York with stops planned in Salt Lake City Bismarck Duluth St Paul Stillwater Joliet and Chicago. George Turner of Spokane chosen to deliver the National Bar association address in Seattle August 25 28. Oklahoma City reports a train carrying 400 insane patients from Norman to Ft. Supply passes through without incident. Michael Hogan dies after attempting to swallow an uncut steak.
Pringeton New Jersey May 18 Bertha Vanderbuilt a pretty librarian was found dead in the canal after missing three days. Her body was recovered with grappling hooks and taken by the coroner. The fiancé is described as a prominent Amsterdam man.
In Fairmont West Virginia ex Governor Jennings confronted Congressman Clark in the Hotel lobby this afternoon after Clark accused him of graft. Jennings struck with a heavy cane until bystanders intervened as Clark vowed revenge. Jennings is noted as a cousin of William Jennings Bryan and his rise to Florida governorship is linked to the family tie.
In London a chancery court decision voids a South Dakota divorce affecting Richard Stirling of British Columbia. The ruling declares the marriage of Richard’s mother to George Smith invalid, thus denying Richard a $500,000 Scottish estate. The case hinges on Smith’s domicile and the legitimacy of Richard. In Toledo Florence Young rescues seven year old Ambrose Miller from Ottawa river near a hotel picnic, pulling him to shore as the water runs fifteen feet deep.
Philadelphia May 18. Edward Deacon, a wealthy county farmer, shot himself in the head today, leaving a widow and three children. He was forty years old.
John Beatty aged thirty one was shot this morning by his stepson Earl Mann in Portland Indiana. The bullet was extracted and Beatty will recover. The case was discharged in police court as it showed Beatty protected his mother from a brutal assault.
Troops will march to the summer maneuvers at Fort Riley. Participants include ten troops of the Second Cavalry from Fort Des Moines, ten troops of the Seventh Cavalry from Fort Riley, Battery C Fifth Artillery from Fort Leavenworth, batteries E and F en route from the Philippines, six batteries of the Sixth Field Artillery at Fort Riley, two sections of Mountain Artillery from Fort D. A. Russell, twelve companies of the Thirteenth Infantry from Fort Leavenworth, six companies of the Sixteenth Infantry from Fort Crook, one signal corps company from Fort Omaha, four companies of the Third Battalion Engineers from Fort Leavenworth.
The note warns that a simple cold can lead to pneumonia or consumption. It references Foley's Honey and Tar as remedies and mentions Diane as someone who treats stubborn coughs.
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