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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
3
A flood disaster in Oklahoma and a sister state caused 14 deaths with massive property losses estimated at $10,000,000. Officials report extensive damage and ongoing recovery efforts as the waters retreat, with emergency agencies at work and a growing death toll possible.
The flood disaster in Texas leaves homeless residents and lives lost. Officials report monetary losses ranging from seven thousand to ten thousand dollars, with widespread property damage and relief efforts under way.
Dallas and Fort Worth reel from record Trinity River floods as fourteen dead and thousands homeless. Dallas suffers electricity failure and water shortage while grain and crop damages reach millions. Oklahoma sees receding floods with eight dead and rail and road damage costing near ten million.
Baltimore, May 27 Rev Dr Wilson Lewis president of Morningside College Sioux City and Rev Dr Edwin H Hughes president of DePauw University Green Castle were elected bishops on the fifteenth ballot at the Methodist Episcopal general conference Tuesday This left but two to be chosen out of the eight which the conference decided should be named at this session The sixteenth ballot for bishop resulted in the election of Dr Robert McIntyre of Los Angeles
Minot North Dakota May 27 The body of Nicholas Monton a young farmer whose home was near Sawyer in Ward county and who disappeared last December was found in a slough near his home It is alleged that he was murdered following a family quarrel The authorities are making a thorough investigation.
The body of a well dressed woman found on the mud flats of Big Timber Creek near Gloucester is identified as Mazie Mooney age 23 of North Woodbury three miles below Gloucester. The case remains a mystery with partial identification on May 27 in Camden New Jersey.
Washington May 27 reports say Republican senators and representatives held a lengthy conference on the currency bill. While no formal agreement emerged, there was broad acceptance of a compromise plan combining features of the Aldrich and Vreeland proposals to issue emergency currency under either plan. Both chambers prepared to act on any report and renew efforts were under way.
Representative Burke acting Republican whip sent a letter to every Republican member urging them to remain in Washington and attend House meetings as a currency bill action looms. An official count shows 320 of 382 voting members in the city. 190 Republicans and 150 Democrats.
Emma Co Kolb of South Coventry Connecticut writes Gov Hanly claiming a possible Gunness sighting or crew in Laporte County Indiana. The Coventry writer says a mysterious woman in black resembles Mrs Belle Gunness and met her photo. Mayor Darrow also receives a letter from Samuel Harvey claiming Gunness was seen in Ogden Utah after the fire.
Belleville I May 27 After being chased two miles by a score of infuriated farmers bent on lynching him for having robbed a saloon George Lewis a negro was rescued from the mob by deputy sheriffs just as a noose was being adjusted about his neck and was safely landed in jail here Tuesday Lewis admitted having robbed Lucien Godin s saloon
Carrie Nation was arrested in Pittsburg on a Tuesday afternoon charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly scolding four men and embarrassing them in public. She will be given a hearing.
An explosion of cinders and slag at open hearth furnace No 2 in Pittsboro Pennsylvania on Tuesday left several injured including one fatally and two seriously injured. The Homestead Steel works reported the blast caused by the slag fire.
Elizabethtown May 27 closing arguments in the dereliction indictment against New York County District Attorney William Travers Jerome were heard by Gov. Hughes appointee Commissioner Hand. Franklin Pierce argued Jerome threatened witnesses and neglected jury fixing probes, citing a near 200-page brief detailing alleged misconduct and calls for removal.
The Clyde Line steamer Seminole went ashore near Long Branch New Jersey Monday night and was floated on Tuesday without apparent injuries. Their crew and the vessel status were reported normal as salvage operations proceeded along the New Jersey coast.
Cleveland May 27 The striking street railway conductors and motormen voted to continue the strike against Municipal Traction Company. About 800 of 1700 strikers attended. some deserters returned to work as the old wage ultimatum expired. Arbitration talks continue with seniority rights disputed and a possible shift of non union to old positions depending on findings. President Dupont of the Traction Company signals protection for men at work.
New York May 27 Mrs Evelyn Thaw discontinued her action to nullify her marriage to Harry K Thaw at the request of her counsel.
On the steamer Empress of Japan docking in Victoria on May 27, Prince Narayan son of the rajah of Cooch Behar travels to England via the United States. Also aboard are Lady Lugard wife of Hong Kong's governor, ordered home by physicians, and Sir Mainland De Sans-Marez chief justice of Hong Kong with Lady Sans-Marez.
Roanoke Virginia May 27 a well known locomotive engineer William H Siminson was shot by Sadie Butler formerly of Tynchburg who then drank carbolic acid and died minutes later The woman was described as of very precising appearance and madly in love with Simpson
The Michigan, a 60 percent complete all big gun battleship built by New York Shipbuilding at South Camden, was launched amid celebratory toasts and a luncheon attended by Secretary of the Navy and state officials. Miss Carol Barnes Newberry of Detroit sponsored the event. The ship resembles the Dreadnought class with eight 12 inch guns, heavy armor, and a crew of 61 officers and 758 men.
Washington May 27. As a result of conferences between President Roosevelt Secretary Taft and Gen Bell chief of staff of the army it has been decided not to withdraw any United States troops from Cuba at the present time.
A federal grand jury began investigation into alleged land fraud in a Wa county area of Oregon. The inquiry centers on possible misdeeds connected with property transactions and official actions. The proceedings reflect federal scrutiny of land dealings in that region.
John A. Johnson of Minnesota delivered the principal address for the Alumni Association at the University of Alabama commencement in Tuscaloosa. He spoke on Landmarks of American Liberty tracing liberty to Germanic origins and English historical reforms, highlighting character and sacrifice as roots of freedom.
May 26 market report notes flour steady with hard patent wheat and jute bags listed at various prices. Corn weak with May and July futures cited. Oats active with May and September trading, butter prices range from 18 to 25 cents. Potatoes, hogs, and live poultry show varied demand and turning numbers across grades and weights.
New York on May 26 reports dull and unsettled trading with wheat showing partial recovery after poor start caused by easy cables and better weather. Corn strengthens on a strong upturn. rye remains dull. futures show firmer tone on predicted showers in the western belt.
May 26 report lists cattle prices across grades from good to prime steers and cows, with yearlings and heifers also priced. Hogs show a stronger trend with heavy packers and shipping barrows quoted. Omaha notes slow cattle market with native steers, western and Texas lots, plus calves and bulls. sheep sales steady with lambs and ewes priced.
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