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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
1
A second explosion at the Lick coal mine near Switch Back, Huntington, West Virginia, left officials estimating 75 to 100 dead after rescue teams finally entered the fiery shaft. Officials hint fire damp or open lamps amid gas pockets sparked the blast as families awaited word.
An earthquake felt across Bellingham Port Townsend Seattle Vancouver and other coastal hubs caused panic and minor damage. Shocks lasted 7 to 30 seconds with some tremors extending over about fifty miles, knocking plaster and breaking windows. Reports mention Mount Baker eruption smoke and Alaska cable cutting.
In Carthage Illinois an inquest into the Reverend J H Carmichael’s death was conducted at Miss Miranda Hughes boarding house. The verdict ruled death from knife wounds with personal safety concerns and exposure after. Deputy Sheriff Moore departed for Port Huron Michigan with the body by order of the Port Huron state's attorney.
President Roosevelt relaxes on a country holiday as he plans a horseback ride near Rear Admiral Rixeys Virginia farm across the Potomac from Washington. He often visits the Surgeon General of the Navy during such getaways.
The French liner Polynesian, en route from Marseilles to Yokohama, struck and sank the Dutch steamer Djamdi at Singapore wharf. Seven natives were drowned. The Polynesian continued on its voyage.
Diaz of Mexico will soon receive an invitation from the U S president to represent his government at the proposed North American conservation conference to be held here on February 18.
Monterey Cal Jan 13 David Jackson 2 millionaire land owner and philanthropist of this city died at his home here today He was born in Scotland 88 years ago.
James York, a quarry worker in Mankato Minnesota, killed his four children Earl fourteen Nina twelve Zula nine Vera six with throat cuts then hanged himself with a small wire. Ida the eldest daughter survived and cared for the family. York was despondent over his wife’s recent death and appeared insane.
Boise Idaho Jan 13 Weldon OD Heyburn yesterday won election to the United States Senate to succeed himself in both branches of the legislature in separate sessions The Democratic vote split between Judge C O Stockslager and W W Woods The tally showed Senate Heyburn 11 French 1 Stockslager 8 Woods 2 House Heyburn 44 Stockslager 5 Woods 4
Rioters in Rio de Janeiro set fire to twelve tram cars of the American-Canadian Company over new fares and routes. Police were overwhelmed and unable to stop the mob.
Conrad Waldvogel, a justice of the peace of Ancora New Jersey near Camden, was sentenced to three months in jail by Judge Joline for retaining about 120 dollars he had levied on automobile owners for speeding violations.
Fort Collins Col Jan 13 J C Welles field superintendent of the Fort Collins Biot Sugar factory and his wife were found dead in bed yesterday morning at their home two miles from the city. Both appear to have been overcome by coal gas. Before moving to Fort Collins the couple lived in Nebraska.
Denver officials say the Denver and Rio Grande system shopmen strike ends after talks with railroad leaders. About 1,200 workers will resume duties Thursday morning, ending a stoppage that began last March.
Oklahoma miners around Coalgate walked out of the mines yesterday after a dispute with operators over enforcement of a no estate law limiting blasting powder to what is needed for one day.
Senator Foraker accused the president and William Taft of diverting 15,000 from a 3 million emergency fund to pay private detectives Brown and Baldwin for investigating Brownsville affair. He urged a Senate inquiry and itemized accounting of the fund’s expenditures.
In New York Harriman returned to his office yesterday for the first time since December 23, revealing a slight illness but resuming duties. The men of finance noted his activity at his desk as he resumed leadership of operations following the health scare.
The Turkish government accepts Austria-Hungary’s 2.5 million pound indemnity for the Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation, per Sultan Abdul Hamid II. Grand Vizier receives the ambassador and confirms the settlement. Vienna reports the accord paves a conference among Berlin treaty signatories, though Serbia and Montenegro reportedly object. War now less likely than since the annexation.
Catania reports refugees fill the town as the Bayern arrives with aid. Bayard Cutting Jr. travels to Syracuse to assess conditions and will return. The American relief committee coordinates with Rome via wireless. In San Francisco, $12,000 is sent to Washington, boosting California’s total to about $100,000 for Italian earthquake relief, with more funds expected.
A severe cold spell sweeps Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma with readings near or below zero from Topeka Kansas City and Fort Smith. Galveston reports freezing temps while Springfield Missouri sees heavy snow and telecommunication disruption. Norfolk Nebraska records sixteen below zero for the day and Omaha notes two below.
Washington January 13 A further investigation shows Secretary Wilson must serve until November 29 1909 to equal Albert Gallatin’s record as Treasury secretary in Andrew Jackson’s first administration.
Governor Shat roth in his inaugural urged enactment of a direct primary law modeled on Wisconsin. He also called for a provision allowing legislative candidates to pledge to abide by the outcome of a popular vote for United States senator.
In Seattle on January 13 Anna M. Allen assistant supervisor of music died of apoplexy before her pupils as she trudged to school in snow. She had come from Peoria Illinois last summer and taught at the Seattle school since that time.
W. W. Kitchin of Roxboro was inaugurated as governor of North Carolina in Raleigh on January 13 in a ceremony attended by thousands. Kitchin, a Democrat, had served 12 years in Congress representing the state.
Weather report from Vandalia Illinois on January 13 notes eighteen inches of snowfall and temperatures at zero. Local records indicate extreme cold with stiff winds affecting daily activities. The brief cites UL as the reporting source.
Wrenton New Jersey January 13 the legislature convened in an nus session yesterday. Both hougen are strongly Republican.
The Iowa House adopted a resolution by Rep. Arney of Marshalltown urging President elect Taft to keep James Wilson as secretary of agriculture. The vote was unanimous with immediate consideration granted. Gov. Garst’s message and the canvass showing Carroll and Clark elected preceded the adjournment as members praised a broad, strong state program yet doubted enactment.
In Messina Italy rescuers pull a man named Ben Saja from rubble after fourteen days trapped with a jacket like debris. He is unconscious but revived. A married couple was saved after thirteen days buried, both conscious, as search for victims continues.
Topeka Kans Jan 18 Governor Walter R Stubbs delivered his first message to the Kansas legislature convened in the sixteenth biennial session. He urged many laws and proposed broad measures but stressed the need for careful study before advancing legislation.
Charles L. Pippin a young business man died after drinking poisoned wine during an amateur play in Marydale Delaware on January 1. Police suspect a conspiracy to commit murder and are investigating the incident.
A major irrigation project for 22,000 acres in the Cimarron valley south of Englewood Kansas has been submitted to the reclamation service. The land to be irrigated lies in Oklahoma.
Five Kansans bitten by squirrels and believed to have hydrophobia depart Wichita for the Pasteur Institute in Chicago. The group includes four men and one woman traveling for treatment.
Chicago January 18 the apraiser's report fixed the value of the late Marshall Field estate at 83,459,032 dollars in the county court filing.
Walter R. Stubbs, Republican of Lawrence, was inaugurated Monday as governor of Kansas at Yopehka succeeding Edward D. Hoch, also a Republican. The event marks Stubbs as the state’s new chief executive.
Jefferson City Mo Jan 18 Hadley was inaugurated governor of Missouri at noon yesterday He is the first Republican to occupy the office since 1871 The ceremony marks a political shift after years of Democratic leadership in the state capital.
Kansas City officials report water works revenues for the year ending next April are expected to reach 800000 dollars. Operating costs last year were about 400000 dollars. The city has owned the plant about thirteen years and its value rose from 3 million to 9 million dollars, with a 25 percent rate reduction and a 100 percent improvement in service.
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