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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
3
The article urges careful forestry to protect young growth from fires and boost long term timber yield. It also highlights the need for standards by the agriculture bureau to ensure full size and weight in packaged foods, addressing shortages in flour jute bags and carton packages.
Americans abroad observe China’s limited foreign trade and rising costs of commerce. A Washington postmaster exposes mail fraud by young girls using fictitious addressees, suggesting a 30 day cap on general delivery. A Champlain farmer unearths British coins from Burgoyne era, while ministers seek deer hunting chaplains. An Alsatian soldier is jailed four months for sneezing during a lecture.
New York dispatch reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook is ill amid the pole controversy. Danish scientists review affidavits from August W. Loose and George Dunkle denying fraud, asserting Cook's records remain unchanged and that no bribes were paid. Danes consider charges false, while New York sources confirm continuing examination of Cook’s observations. Moving pictures of the Harbin Ito assassination are to be used at the Korean assassin trial.
In St Louis on December 11 the National Stockyards saw hogs bring 8.65 dollars per 100 pounds for top quality specimens, the highest price in open market since 1893. The advance marks a new peak for the local hog trade and reflects strong demand in the region.
Belvidere Illinois December 11 head nurse Miss Nerilee Skinner of the American hospital killed herself by cutting her throat workers state temporary insanity as cause the tragedy shocks the town and hospital staff
In the annual Comptroller Lawrence O. Murray report a table details postal savings banks across 34 countries. Depositors rose from about 20.18 million to 40.52 million in a decade, deposits from 644 thousand to 1.989 billion, with average deposits per person slipping from 50.41 to 49.33 dollars. UK leads in depositors and deposits. Canada has many deposits but a high average. Gold Coast records few depositors, with modest deposits rise.
The Daughters of the American Revolution reported thefts of several thousand dollars by a clerk at the society's headquarters. She confessed defalcations over at least three years, was not prosecuted, and was dismissed. Post office inspectors observed her discard an envelope from a building across the street, leading to the confession.
In Enid Oklahoma the annual meetings of the Oklahoma Improved Breeders Association and four other livestock groups begin and run through next week. The stock show draws entries from 22 states with exhibits from many shows. A concrete pavilion, the world’s largest of its kind, hosts the event and a six day stock sale follows with 200 head each of horses cattle and hogs from Indiana Ohio Iowa Illinois Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Texas offered at auction.
Cincinnati December 11 The alleged $613 900 shortage in the Big Four railroad tied to former treasurer Charles L Warriner is back before the grand jury. Prosecutor Hunt hints another man may be indicted. Mrs Jeanette Stewart Ford threatens to reveal all when her day in court and claims higher men fear discovery.
In St Louis on December 11 Russell Howard a 17 year old chauffeur began a dangerous joy ride after two beers. The ride ended tragically with the death of Dennis Short a pedestrian. Police investigated and the incident prompted safety questions about underage drinking and reckless driving.
Dec 11 in Whehington the president sent to the senate the names of William J. Mills and William M. Pope both of New Mexico to be governor and chief justice of the territory respectively.
Washington dispatch notes a fierce clash anticipated this winter over railroad legislation. The Cummins bill seeks a uniform freight classification, rate statements, and state commission oversight with maximum and minimum rates. It bars parallel carrier acquisitions and imposes stock and bond controls, with post 1911 limits on carriers' other business.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn national organizer for the Industrial Workers of the World was convicted of conspiracy to incite law violations in Spokane and sentenced to three months in the county jail. The case ties to the city street speaking campaign that has produced over 300 arrests. James How of St. Louis examined for a physician license to provide free treatment to the poor.
Manila dispatch reports the United States Pacific fleet splitting for overseas assignments. The Tennessee and Washington sail for Shanghai while the Pennsylvania and West Virginia head to Hong Kong. The Maryland and Colorado proceed to Kobe, Japan and the California and South Dakota to Yokohama.
Dec 11 in San Bernardino California reports L A De Armond a cousin of Threate Con gressivon De Avitone of Missouri killed by an electric glitch with unclear details.
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress closes with calls to elect Ransdell as president Ellison as secretary treasurer and Fox as special director. It urges a new department for waterway improvements funded by annual appropriations. It also asks states to protect dock facilities and notes Emory Johnson’s European trip report on rail regulation. Ellison reports bank balance over 8000 and urges lean finances.
The defense prepared today for the opening of its case in the trial of six former employees of the American Sugar Refining Company for alleged conspiracy. The federal grand jury also pursued a further investigation into sugar frauds aimed at fixing responsibility on higher company officials than those indicted.
London reports a small band of suffragettes hid inside Albert Hall ahead of a planned assault on Prime Minister Asquith. They were discovered in all parts of the building including packing cases and the organ loft. Officials conducted a thorough search as guards watched the 40 foot well near the stage. Roosevelt Expected After 6,683 Specimens Gathered by American Expedition. National Guard Quits Plant: Ohio cities pull home troops from Aetna-Standard mills leaving 40 on duty.
Washington December 11. In a caucus Democratic senators named Senator H. D. Maney of Mississippi as minority leader of the senate to replace Senator Cohrsen of Texas whose resignation was presented.
Washington reports relay a senate resolution authorizing action against Nicaragua President Zelaya for the murder of two Americans, Grace and Cannon, amid growing claims he plans to resign. Mexico City colonists denounce Taft Knox US policy toward Nicaragua, accusing US note and actions of broad international rights violations.
Mrs J F Kellner believes eight year old Alma will be home soon amid a ransom intrigue. A Negro servant Katie Martin delivered a message from two white women one man to the mother as she prepared to meet kidnappers emissaries at an unspecified location.
A. I. Lyman of the New York Central rails alleges railroad workers injure themselves to claim pay. He testified before a state commission on employer liability. In London notices warn of short time at weaving mills due to high cotton prices, affecting thousands of workers.
A six story Sterling Furniture warehouse fire caused about 200000 in losses as temperatures plunged to 25 degrees below zero. Separately Roy Lee, deemed insane, fatally shot Sheriff Jacob Bell of Holmes County after dark in Shreveport.
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