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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
1
Stockholm reports the death of King Oscar II at 9 10 am in the royal palace with family and ministers present. Crowds outside mourn as Sweden bows in grief. His reign included arbitration of the Samoan claims in 1902 and a noted democratic stance.
The vote on the Swedish throne passes to Oscar Gustave Adolphe, duke of Vermland, eldest son of the late king. At a council meeting the new king swore allegiance as Gustave V and pledged “With the People for the Fatherland.” Oscar I died after a long illness. Gustave V, tall and regal, was born January 21, 1829, and married Queen Sophia in 1857. He was a scholar and statesman with wide European degrees and translated major works into Swedish. In New York, blue Sunday shocks Gotham as churches and parks vie for amusement while authorities enforce the closing act strictly.
Captain William Cox reports Mine Owners Association plans a midweek reopening of Goldfield mines with nonunion workers. Col. Alfred Reynolds leads federal troops stationed to prevent clashes with the Western Federation of Miners as nine companies muster in the city. Officials avoid confirmation, but Wednesday is eyed for pumping water from lower mine levels.
Baltimore Maryland actress Clara Bloodgood committed death by her own action with a pistol in her Hotel Stafford room Thursday evening. Her body lay on the bed with a bullet hole through the roof of her mouth and a .38 caliber revolver with three empty chambers nearby. Stage manager John Emerson said she feared a nervous breakdown as the likely motive.
Maj William L Geary A S A died Friday at the Presidio General Hospital after illness from Brights disease. He was the first American child born in San Francisco, whose father served as last alcalde and first mayor. Geary joined the army in the Civil War at age 13 as a drummer boy, earned a brevet captaincy, and graduated from West Point.
William Stewart proprietor of an East Iola restaurant and Yates Center family member was killed near his business in the early hours of Sunday. His partner W H Creviston is arrested and has confessed. Stewart's skull was fractured in four places and the jugular vein severed.
Midville Georgia Sunday afternoon Marshal Brinson was killed by a Negro who had previously been reproved by officers and summoned to court Monday. The murderer escaped.
The steamer President Grant departed Guxhaven Saturday carrying Secretary Taft and his party en route to New York with planned calls at Boulogne and Plymouth on the voyage home. Governor Patterson of Tennessee reportedly married Miss Mamie Gardner at Union City, sister of R. A. Gardner of St. Louis.
Kansas City grand jury returned indictments Saturday against 201 theatrical managers and players at local theaters for violating the Sunday work ban.
A San Francisco report notes the bank commissioner recommended to the attorney general that a receiver be appointed. The move reflects state financial oversight as authorities discuss remedies for bank issues.
A fast passenger train on the Louisville and Nashville railroad was wrecked near Montgomery on Sunday. Several people were injured or killed, with details yet to emerge. Authorities investigated the incident and began assessing damages and potential causes.
Frank Click 25 shot his wife Ruth Click three times on Bible avenue and killed her then fatally wounded himself. He died later at a city hospital in Nashville. In Lisbon Ohio Harry Weber 21 after shooting wife in the head killed himself. The couple had married about a month and jealousy is suspected.
President Roosevelt hosted a Friday night dinner for a group of bear hunters from the Louisiana cane brakes. Guests included Clive and Harley Metcalf of Greenville Mississippi John Osborn Tom Osborn John M Parker Maj Amacker Mr Vasey Surgeon General Rixey Postmaster General Meyer Assistant Secretary Bacon Secretary Loeb Gifford Pinchot Representative Ransdell Col Cecil Lyon and Capt Fitzhugh Lee Bear meat was served.
Five men robed the Carney Oklahoma bank at an early hour Thursday blasting the coin safe with nitroglycerin and securing $4000. While the two blast the safe, others guarded the exterior firing rifles at any townresident appearing.
A Sunday announcement said delegates from diverse labor branches will meet in January to form a large union society modeled after the American Federation of Labor. The move aims to address Mexico City labor problems by organizing comparable union leadership and activity.
Rescue teams in Monongah West Virginia continue efforts at Fairmont Coal mines Nos 6 and 8 as a new fire delays work. Officials estimate up to 400 may be dead with more than 100 bodies recovered and no expectation of survivors. Government mine expert Clarence Hall arrives to investigate.
Five hundred masked armed riders pillaged Hopkinsville on Saturday causing over 200000 in damage. buildings burned and fronts shot up while police fire and telegraph offices were overwhelmed. a pursuing posse led by militia officer bassett exchanged fire but no riders were hit. state fire marshal ayres investigates the tobacco house burnings as company d guards the city.
The National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City suspends operations after six weeks of heavy withdrawals. James T. Bradley appointed temporary receiver as bank directors defend the institution against alleged slander. President Dr W S Woods says a quick resume could follow as deposits near 17 million.
Washington reports Chicago was chosen by the Republican National Committee for the 1908 convention at the Coliseum. The June 16 date was set with Chicago receiving 32 votes to Kansas City 17 and Denver 4. Dave Owen and Lee Hechinger were named chief assistant sergeant at arms and chief confidential clerk respectively.
Former Cleveland mayor Stephen Behrer who served two terms from 1867 to 1871 died Sunday. He was born December 25, 1825, in Zoar, Ohio.
A Sunday fire at 24 La Grange street in Boston killed Mrs. Mary Joubert 38, and children Charles nine and Emilie five. A fourth person survived with injuries.
The jury found the International Harvester Company guilty on 42 counts of forming a trust and an unlawful price fixing agreement to control harvesting machinery prices and force exclusive dealer handling.
A blaze damaged the town area near Jacksonville as flames swept through New Berlin and nearby Al-New Berlin, located about 13 miles east of Jacksonville, causing evacuation concerns.
A Van Dyke painting titled The Erection of the Cross has been stolen from Notre Dame church in Courtrai Belgium. Thieves cut the canvas from its frame in a careful daylight theft.
Old Point Comfort Va. Rear Admiral Robley D Evans assumes command of the Pacific-bound fleet assembled for a historic move. The 16 battleships include the Connecticut Louisiana Kansas Vermont and others in two divisions led by Evans and Emory as the column forms toward Norfolk.
Santa Barbara police arrested D F Walker president of the California Safe Deposit and Trust company at the Potter hotel after his wife refused entry. Mrs Walker fainted as the officer entered. In San Francisco Attorney General U S Webb moved to appoint a receiver for the suspended bank amid embezzlement charges against its president and general manager.
Washington reports the Red Cross will mobilize its machinery to collect contributions for families affected by the Monongah W Va mine disaster. Telegraph instructions go to state branches asking local papers to announce the relief drive. In Monongah 66 bodies were recovered from the two wrecked mines by Monday night.
A gas plant in White Pigeon Michigan was totally wrecked by an explosion Monday evening. Several people were severely injured and every window in town cracked. The shock was felt for 12 miles, with the blast attributed to a leak in the gas tank.
King Gustave V greeted troops at noon in a semi circle around the palace with a brief address affirming their readiness to serve the country. The funeral of the late king is expected in December, with only the reigning sovereign among the crowned heads likely to attend.
In Allentown Pennsylvania a battery of nine boilers at the local plant of the American Steel Wire Company exploded causing a large blast. Officials say the event occurred during routine operation and no serious injuries were immediately reported as investigators cordon off the site.
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