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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
SmuggIers' Opium Is Seized.

The customs officials of San Francisco.
who have for some time suspected the ex-
istence of an organized ring of opium
smugglers operating on steamers between
Victoria, B. c.. and San Francisco, con-
firmed their suspicion when they found
900 five-tael tins of the contraband stow
ed away on top of the donkey boiler of
the steamer City of Pueblo.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Boy Blows of Sisters Head.

Bert Phones, II years old, living near
Corning. n. Y, blew off the head of his
sister Frances, g years Old with gun.
The dead child's bank was found on the
floor and some coins scattered about The
lad. who has been locked up pending an
investigation, says the shooting was acct
dental.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Nuns Quench Fire in Chapel,

Nuns of the Academy of the Sacred
Heart on Aqueduct avenue the Bronx,
New York, saved their new chapel from
being destroyed by fire. Workmen left
some oiled rags in a corner of the chapel.
When these caught fire the nuns, not
waiting for the firemen, quickly formed
a bucket brigade and had the fire cut
within but slight damage before the appar-
ntnS arrived
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Phone Chiefs SON XIII. self

William Caldwell, aged q years. son of
James E. Caldwell, president of the Cum
berland Telephone and Telegrap phi Com
pany. committed suicide at the residente
of his father in Nashville.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Tramp Wears silk HAT

On a charge of being a common tramp.
Thomas Managan, who appeared in police
court in Springfield, Mass. wearing silk
hat and patent leather shoes, was SEN
fenced to two months in Jail. Managan
claims New York as his residence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Message enthusiastically Received.

President Roosevelt in a special mes
sage to Congress strongly reiterated his
position toward corporate evils and de-
clared that no backward step is possible
Enthusiasm in the House when the mes
sage was read has only been equaled by
the reception of stirring messages in war
times
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Country Banks BIam ed.

A circular issued by the National City
Bank of New York shows that S276,-
100000 was the total amount of cash
that disappeared from circulation during
the recent panic and blames the country
hanks for boarding and thus unnecessar-
lily putting a strain on the reserve cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
RUSH TROOPS TO WEST COAST.
Government officials Are to Mobilize
Large Force on Pacific.

Government Officials Are to Mobilize
Large Force on Pacific.
Significance to the theory that the
sending of Rear Admiral Evans fleet to
the Pacific may not be so much for a
mere naval demonstration as for posi-
BILE protection, was given the other day,
when it developed that the national gov
eminent is also making preparations for
the mobilization of the troops on the Pa
cifc coast by the time the feet arrives
there. Troops will be sent from Fort
Crook in Nebraska, Fort Leavenworth
i'll Kansas and Fort Russell in Wyoming
10 Seattle, and the Preside at San Fran
cisco early in the spring, according to adj
vices received by railroad officials in
Omaha.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Ohio Countcrfeiters Sentenced.

Three years in the Columbus peniten-
tiary for Berry {. Daniels and one year
in the Ohio State reformatory for Irel
Daniels. his son. are the sentences meted
out to the Lima counterfeiterS, who plead
ed guilty following indictments on four
counts each by the special grand jury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
BOMB WRECKS BANK FRONT.
Explosion Exposes $4,000 Dis
played in Window.


played in Window.
The front of an Italian bank building
on Elizabeth street, New York, was
wrecked by bomb, briefly exposing $4O,-
600 in silver and gold which the bankers,
Pasquale A. Patti & Son, had piled in the
windows as ocular proof of their ability
to pay depositors on demand. The junior
partner, Salvatore Pati, who was on
guard inside, was cut by the glass that
crashed in upon him, but stuck by his
charge and soon had the money stored
away in the vaults. The score of clerks
had left the place some hours before and
the explosion injured none but the young
er Pati. The bomb throwers, who we're
not seen by the banker. were quickly lost
in the crowd of several thousand excited
Italians who gathered about the wreck
and their motive is mystery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
100000 PACKING PLANT FIRE.
Flames Sweep Establishment of Nell
son Morris a Co. at Kansas City.

son Morris Il Co. mt Kansas City.
Fire of unknown origin started in the
canning department of the $27,0O0,0O0
packing plant of Nelson Morris & Co. in
Kansas City, Kan, and caused a loss of
100000. All efforts to save the east
main building, in which the fire started,
and the box factory were abandoned with
in half an hour after the flames we're
discovered and the firemen devoted them
selves to saving the other structures. The
plant is the newest in the city. 1t was
completed two years ago. 1t is modern
in every detail and third in size in the
city. ranking next to Armour's and
Swift's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
ROB EXPRESS OF $4,000.
Two Bandits Hold Up Agent In
Mansfield. Ohio, Station.

"O Up agent
Mansfield, Ohio, Station.
Two masked men entered the Office of
the Adams Express Company at the
Union station in Mansfield, Ohio, shortly
after midnight Tuesday night, beat Will
liam Depew, the agent, into unconscious
ness and got away with $1,000, while
nearly fifty passengers stood about the
station waiting for trains. A bag con-
tanning $4,000 in gold, lying near the
$1,000, was overlooked by the robbers. On
entering the Office the men asked Depew
for a package they said must have arrived
too late for delivery. While Depew was
looking for the supposed package one of
the robbers struck him on the head, in
f1icting three-inch cash. The other rob-
er covered George McGinty, a friend of
Depew, with a revolver, while the first
bandit went through the safe. While
keeping McGinty covered, the men ran
from the express Office and disappeared
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
First Neurological Hospffaf.

Commissioner of Charities Hebberd of
New York City, with the help of several
local experts, has established the first
neurological hospital having a separate
medical board and organization. 1t is to
be located on Blackwell's Island and will
be known as the Hospital for Nervous
Diseases of New York City.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06

Two grizzly bears were born in the
Bronx ZOO, New York, the other day.
One of the babies was frozen to death.
The other is in a bad way, but it is
thought that warmth and frequent feed
ing with milk will save it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Teacher Murdered i'm Luzon.

Arna f. Hahn, one of the first Ameri-
can school teachers to go to the Philip
pines, was murdered at BatangaS, Island
of Luzon, Jan. %. according to n dis
patch received at the bureau of inSular
affairs in Washington. No details are
given. Miss Hahn was native of In
diana.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Palmer Residence Threatened.

Detectives guard the mansion of Mrs
Potter Palmer in Chicago because of an
anonymous letter received by Chief Ship
py threatening its destruction with dyna-
mite
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06

Senator William III. Meek of Dayton
declared in the Ohio Senate that there
had been graft in the issuance of teach
ers' certificates and introduced a resoiu-
ton to appoint legislative committee
TO investigate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
To Reopen Fatal Mine.

Monongah mines Nos. and of the
Fairmont Coal Company, Fairmont, W.
Va. in which the explosion of Dec. 6 last
killed $50 men, will resume operations.
Workmen the other day found the bodies
of James Moon, a trapper boy, and an
unknown Slav.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Fist Fight Fatal to One.

A fist fight between Delbert Walcott
and Frank McNess in Gilchrist, Neb., re-
suited in the death of the former The
men quarreled over pool game.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Phjiadeiphfa's Crime Bill.

According to an article in recent num-
Der of the North American of Philadel-
phia the total annual cost to that city
on account of various crimes is SS.S3S,-
392.6S. or nearly Sc for every man, wom-
an and child in the city The article
states that there are now 6,G92 criminal
cases awaiting trial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Hughes Campaign Open.

Gov. Hughes has opened his campaign
with a declaration of principles; he
favors prison rather than fines for con-
victed corporation magnates and approves
of rate law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Decision Hits Unionfsts

The Supreme Court of the United
States has decided case favorably to
William Adair. holding that railroads in
interstate commerce may discharge en-
ployes for belonging to labor unions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Famine i'm Northern LapI.nd

Famine is prevalent in the iron district
of northern Lapland. According to a dis
patch to Dagens Nyheter from Kiruna.
the inhabitants of the parish of Velhel-
nina have slaughtered dogs and cats for
food
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Explosion Causes Fatalities.

Nine miners met death in the New
River colliery, forty-iye miles from
Charleston. W. Va. in an explosion that
partly wrecked the mine. Twenty-Five
n.sn were in the mine at the time of the
explosion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Ranker.s SON WEEDS tn Chicaxn.

Frederick Hamilton, son of a we'll
known banker of Omaha, was married at
st. Mary's church in Chicago, his bride
being Miss Ethel L. Robertson Of Omaha.
said to be the daughter of a cigar mer-
chant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06

Boy of Twelve Kills Sister of Four.
In the absence of his mother from home
William Mcbride, a 12-year-old boy of
Egypt, near Rochester, n. Y. loaded a
shotgun and killed his 4-year-old sister.
who had been left strapped in a high
chair
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06

It is said that a bill will be intro
duced in Congress soon providing that the
government shall furnish rifles to school
beys who wish to learn to shoot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06

koff came all the way from the Russian
capital to make this one speech and had
to start back in two days. He made a
hasty trip to Washington to meet promi-
nent Congressman at dinner given by
Mr.. Parsons of New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Fire Endnngers roo Lives.

4 fire which caused property damage
of S1000.000 destroyed the city hall and
police building in Portland. Me-, and en-
dangered the lives of more than 100 per-
cons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
A New Cement Combine.

The leading cement manufacturers OF
the country have formed an organization
which will control patents and virtually
eliminate all competition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
PULPIT LEFT FOR KENNEL.
Minister Resigns Because People
Objected to His Raising Dogs.

Because a part of his congregation OBJ
jected to his breeding dogs Rev. L. Moore
Smith, pastor of the Scotch Plains Bap-
fist church near Plaintield, has resigned.
Mr.. Smith has been lover of dogs all
his life, and when he took charge of the
Scotch Plains church he established a
kennel and devoted considerable time to
the raising of animals, which have won
prizes at bench shows. A faction of the
parish held that it was unbecoming in a
minister to run a kennel, and dissension
arose in the church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
CHILLY OUTING FOR HIM.

Captain III. II. Black of Signal Corps
to Travel $3.50 Miles i'm Alaska.
The longest winter trip in Alaska ever
undertaken by an army officer has been
begun by Captain Hanson B. Black of
the signal corps, who will inspect the tele
graph lines. He started from Valdez
Jan. u, with one sergeant, travelling by
dog team, and will go first to Eagle City
and thence to Circle City, Fairbanks and
Valdez, distance altogether of 1.030
miles. He expects to be away until April.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06

Gov. Hoch's message to the special ses-
sion of the Kansas Legislature urged the
passage of a direct primary law to pro-
vide for the nomination by direct vote
Of every State, county and district Officer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
WORK OF
CONGRESS-
~~~OO~N~~~

Greatly to the surprise of every one the
subject of slavery was introduced in the
Senate Monday. Secretary Taft was di-
rectly charged with having a knowledge
of slavery in the Philippine Islands The
debate was made pertinent by the sections
of the bill revising the criminal code of
the United States. which provide penalties
for dealing in slaves Mr.. Hale asserted
that such provisions should be stricken
out. Senator Hepburn declared that not
only is there immoral traffic in white
slaves, but that actual human slavery is
still maintained in the Philippine Islands.
The street railway systems of the Dis
trict of Columbia and the financial ques-
ton occupied the time of the House of
Representatives. The latter subject was
discussed by Mr.. Fowler, chairman of the
committee on banking and currency, in an
exhaustive speech, in which he opposed
bond-secured currency and the proposition
looking to the establishment of a central
bank.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
TAKES SCRIPTURE LITERALLY.

Follows Bib1e-Chops His Hand and
Nearly Dies.
Following the old Biblical admonition,
'If thy right hand offend thee, cut it
off," Rainsford Ferris, a well-known resi-
dent of Portchester, y. Y, went into his
cellar and nearly severed his right hand
at the wrist by laying it on a block and
striking it with Ratchet. Several years
ago Ferris had an alteration with his
father and struck him with his fist. He
was afterward seized with remorse and
began brooding and reading the Bible
Several times he has attempted to do him
self bodily harm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
CHILDREN OF SENATORS ELoPE.

Son of $. ID. EIkins and Daughter of
John kenna Wed.
Blaine Elkins. son of United States
Senator Stephen B. Elkins, and Miss
Mary Kenna, daughter of former United
States Senator John Kenna, who during
his life was one of the most prominent
men in West Virginia, eloped to Cincin-
natl and were married Tuesday. The
engagement of the couple was announced
in Pittsburg only the day before, but on
account of the illness of the brides moth
er the date for the wedding was indefi-
mite
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06

Edward VI Smith, aged 20 years, life
convict in the State prison at Thomaston.
Me-, was dubbed to death by Neal Dow
Brooks, % years old, another prisoner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06

Women have nice way of being
mean that men cannot hope to equal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
Kills with Auto; Imprisoned.

DR.. Walter II. MOTIFS, young dentist,
whose automobile ran over and killed
Marcus J. Jacobs, a theatrical manager,
in Newark y. j., last September, was
sentenced to serve nineteen months In the
penitentiary,
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
MONEY KINGS
SCORED IN
CONGRESS
Punish Bird-nest Thieves,
bat Let Rockefeller
60 Free.
Martin W. Littletou.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.--objections
to the bill to codify the penal laws of
the United States continued to be
raised in the House of Representatives
when consideration of that measure
was resumed today.
Mr. Leake. of New Jersey was the
first to start the debate, which he did
by eharacterizing the bin as an un-
scientific document, because, he said
it contained many omissions of inn
portance, which served only to dis
criminate in favor of one class of Of
tenders against another.
Ollie James, of Kentucky. remarked
that while an amendment has been
admitted providing punishment for the
destruction of birds eggs, when it comes
TO providing a sufficient punishment
for men like Hartman and Rockefeller,
or some of the corporations that have
been feeding on the public by reason of
your laws, who contribute millions of
dollars to buy up elections, you say
don't put them in the penitentiary.'
If" he said, "the Republican party
is sincere and is entitled to the conf
dence or respect of the people, it should
practise upon this floor what President
Roosevelt breaches in his message 10
Congress and on the stump
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
A
YEAR FOR NEW
WARSHlPS
HObSOn Says Roosevelt Will
Support His Naval
Measure.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.--Represen-
tative Hobson had a conference with
President Roosevelt today and on leaY-
ing the White House said he would
have the Presidents support in behalf
of a bill he has nearly completed draft
ing, providing for a continuing naval
program.
Mr.. Hobson's bill will provide for an
annual appropriation of $50,000,000 to be
expended in the manner to be decided
on each year by the President and eX-
perts of the navy for new battleships.
The number and design of these ships
to be built each year will thus be en-
tirely within the control of the execu-
tive
Incidentally Mr.. Hohson said that the
appropriation made would be sufficient
to build five battleshipps Of the Dread
naught type each year or four Of the
$4,000 ton design, together with an ar
mored cruiser. He said he was in favor
Of the construction of the largest ships
possible.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
BRIDE BROWNS
HERSELF IN
BATH TUB
Husband Was Out Of Work
and She Was Ill.
Had EIOped.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.--Filling oath
tub half full of water Mrs. Mary Nc
clure, the young wife of Louis Mcclure,
of 456 West Twenty-fifth street, lay
face down in the fluid today and was
drowned. Her body was found by her
husband, who battered down the door,
and tried to apply first aid treatment
while an ambulance was coming. His
effort was unsuccessful.
The young couple eloped from Canada
about q year ago, and since the birth
of their daughter Rosallnd, three
months ago, the mother has been very
i'll. The husband had a position rs a
waiter in a Tenth avenue restaurant,
but was discharged last Friday after
he had remained away from work one
day to nurse his i'll wife. Since then
he has made no money and was unable
to get treatment for his wife.
He heard the baby cry today, and
waking to learn what was the trouble
noticed that his wife had left the room.
A light was burning in the bathroom.
and after calling and trying the door he
borrowed a hammer and smashed the
lock. He found his wife apparently
dead lying face down in the tub
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
HELD; GIRL in CASE
HENRY SHEA MUST ANSWER
FOR HITTING RIVAL.
Young Womans Name Not Given,
whoever She Is Henry's Out of
the Race for Time.

Henry Shea, % years old. of sos North
Sixth street, was arraigned in the Sec
ond Precinct Police Court today on the
charge of atrocious assault upon John
Walsh, IS years old. of II Newark
street, Monday night, when he struck
Walsh in the forehead with a billiard
ball.
Walsh told Judge Herr that Shea had
been assaulted several weeks ago and
then She got the worst end of the fight,
and that he told his friends that he
would get even with Walsh later on.
Walsh said that he did not know
what Shea was going to do Monday
night, when he met him, until he saw
Shea raise his hand and saw him throw
something, which hit him on the fore
head, and then he became unconscious.
Walsh said the trouble was about "a
girl" He mentioned no name.
Shea was held in 81 900 bail to await
the action of the Grand Jury.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
IS NEAR
POLITICAL
PANIC
Two More Cabinet Members
Resign in Fight Over
War Budget.

TOXIC, Jan. l6.-An accurate predic-
tion concerning the probable life of the
Marquis Saionji's cabinet is improbable
The inability of the government to
avert climax and the designations of
the ministers OF finance and communi-
cation has created a situation approach
ing political panic. Even those
best Informed are unable to forecast to-
morrow's developments with any de-
gree of certainty.
The opposition and even the friends
of the government are apparently de-
termined to force the government to
appeal to the country. Reliable au-
thorities think the Constitutionalists
will refuse to accept the governments
financial policy when the budget is pre-
sented. In the event the cabinet will
resign the Diet will be dissolved and
the former budget will be continued
until another cabinet is formed and a
new budget passed.
BY such a method the Constitution"
allsts may be in a position to appeal
to the country and say they are not
responsible for Premier Saionj's mis-
takes. They can also point TO the fact
that they repudiated a budget involv-
ing increased taxation, the suspension
of public works and the unnecessarily
heavy expenditures for the army.
AN interesting feature of the situation
is the increasing influence of the com
mercial classes in the politics of Japan.
Yoshiro Sakatani, ex-minister of fin
ance, is the son-in-law of Viscount ST.
busawa, who bitterly opposed the prop
osition to increase the taxation in COM
men with other prominent business men
who were antagonistic to the continued
heavy expenditures on the army