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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1909
Page
3
A powerful tornado sweeps through Iowa Indiana and neighboring areas leaving at least twelve dead and widespread damage. The storm disrupts business and causes milder cyclonic disturbances in other states as two western villages are reported destroyed.
A cloud burst at Huxley Iowa dropped hailstones as large as hen eggs covering the ground six inches deep. Flooded roads along the Chicago and Northwestern line south of Kelly left extensive washouts and water filling low areas for miles.
Storm recap reports six dead six missing and 65 injured across northwestern Missouri eastern Kansas and Oklahoma with Hollis and Mount Washington Kansas City suburb devastated. Other damage hits St Joseph Beatrice Rockford Marshalltown area rail lines and roads as heavy rains washouts and a cloudburst disrupt travel and grain losses.
Washington May 17 The interstate commerce commission announced a postponement of the Spokane rate cases from June 1 to July 1 with effect. A further hearing will be held on June 9 following several conferences among parties.
Plainesville C May 17 Seven men injured four may die after a bailer exploded on the steamer James H Hoyt three miles off shore on Lake Erie. The boat was en route from Cleveland to Ashtabula to load.
May 17 report from Naples notes Andrew Carnegie arriving at the port and being greeted by Senator Cappellini on behalf of the University of Bologna. The son was presented to King Victor Emmanuel on Monday.
Memphis Tenn May 17 R J Rawlings former mayor of Lenox a Shelby county pioneer was killed and six others injured when an East end street car collided with a paving machine near Madison and Lumpkin. Also reported were injuries in North Carolina and Missouri wrecks with multiple names cited.
John Orth of Painesville Ohio claims to be Archduke Johann Salvator of Hungary and is dodging agents. He stayed incognito at a Toledo hotel signing as A Man and shaving his mustache before departing, offering no destination and hinting at a possible return.
In Aintab on May 17 the local governor reported from Constantinople a message proposing Armenians be killed as a precaution against insurrection. The sender’s identity was not disclosed, but he was tied to official life in power. The governor shared the idea with leading Beys, who largely refused involvement and the plan was dropped.
Paris reports Jean Coquelin son of the late Bennie Coquelin was seriously injured in an automobile accident here. The accident occurred after a theatrical event involving Mr Carnegie and others.
Washington May 17 The senate upheld the finance committee on the duty on round iron while eight sections were finally acted on and other disputes linger. Aldrich led the victory against Democrats and insurgents on roll calls as Root La Follette and Money clashed over information and income tax votes. Beveridge proposed higher tobacco taxes while Bailey and Nelson sparred over timing for income tax votes and June 1 final action.
The American Federation of Musicians held its annual election in Minneapolis, electing officers and choosing Cincinnati for the next convention. Joseph N. Webber of Cincinnati was named president.
Washington May 17 Dr William Osler praised tuberculosis work as a multi generation battle and urged public funds from small subscriptions to donate. Ambassador Bryce and Speaker Cannon backed playgrounds to keep children outdoors, praising science and medical officers for eradicating yellow fever and reducing death rates in Scotland and Ireland.
Rudolph Nelson aged 16 disappeared while returning from school and was found murdered on the outskirts of Superior Wisconsin His body was dumped into a pool Police suspect robbery as the motive after a cheap watch and coins were taken The case shocks Duluth area readers and authorities pursue leads across the region
Theodore Roosevelt visiting George McMillan in Nairobi Kenya rests after journey fatigue at Jura ranch. He begins writing articles about his adventures to date and discusses sport prospects with F. C. Selous. Roosevelt resumes shooting expedition on Monday.
Salinas California May 17 reports spread that Percy Morse a known seed grower was killed on the road to Watsonville. Twelve hours later Morse was found fatally crushed under his overturned car after initially driving to town to refute the rumor. The sequence caused much local excitement.
Elias B. Burns a 83 year old Gas City resident on his death bed asked his minister Rev. Henry Schwan and 40 friends to attend his funeral in his bedroom. Hymns were sung and a sermon from Romans chapter eight delivered before the patient relapsed into delirium later.
May 17 report describes Funabiki Senki chi a Japanese restaurant keeper beaten by a crowd after a subway car dispute over seating. A fight ensued, bystanders backed the white man, police intervened, and the Japanese was arrested on the other man’s complaint.
A boiler flue explosion on the steamer James H. Hoyt, three miles off Fairport harbor, killed three men and gravely wounded another while two more were injured. In Michigan, the lower house passed a conference bill extending the primary to United States senators, keeping governor and lieutenant governor nominations under the primary system. Emma Goldman lecture in New Slaven was blocked by police.
Washington May 17 persistent Senate debate on tariff bill shows no real downward revision expected while Aldrich blocks change. Cummins and Dolliver push for lower duties. concessions on glass wires nails promised. bill likely after July 1 as revisionists gain support and public letters flood in praising Cummins and Dolliver.
Marshalltown Iowa May 17 Evangelist W A Sunday condemned a Pilgrim hotel party hosted by Charles M Coleman and William A Divas calling it an insult to God. He urged church members who attended to reflect on Christian lives. He plans a mothers day event with store closure from 2 to 4 and white ribbons or flowers for mothers.
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Great Falls and across northern Montana including Chateau Havre Wagner and Helena. The tremor lasted several seconds and caused minor damage at Herman Paul’s residence where the front wall collapsed. the rest of the area reported no significant damage.
Winnipeg Manitoba May 17 reports from yesterday's earthquake in western Canada continue to arrive.
General Victor Reyes former minister of war and commander in chief of the Colombian army died in Bogota May 17 from an illness contracted during a trip to Santa Marta on the Atlantic coast. In Ta Britt Patrick Gilligan held to grand jury under $2,000 bonds for shooting his wife and their servant Miss Stilson a few days ago.
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