16 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1910
Page
1
Summary lists diverse 1900s news items including Ruth Wheeler tragedy in New York eight killed or wounded on Charleston, Roosevelt Cairo speech, Etna eruption fears, Hoovers and Harrimans in Oregon, and various political and legal developments across the United States and abroad.
An official report describes Mount Etna eruptions with four new craters feeding a lava river that has destroyed vineyards orchards and homes. Thousands flee as lava advances toward Borrelo while cinders rain over the area and peasants caravan to safety under continuing roaring.
After seven weeks of inquiry the New York Senate found Senator Jotham P. Allids of Norwich guilty of accepting a $1,000 bribe to influence bridge legislation. The vote was 40 to 9 and Allids resigned to avoid expulsion. Ex-senator Conger faces possible expulsion and a broader bribery probe is anticipated. Allids stated he would seek vindication and $100,000 in civil damages from Conger.
The Missouri river's rise after ice breakup threatens Barney Nebraska as the town relocates homes and structures. Residents moved the schoolhouse, grain elevator, and several houses while a bridge was dismantled and hauled to higher ground. Two miles of Burlington railroad track were washed away, and a new town will emerge on the hill beyond the flood.
Chicago will not vote on ending licensed saloons and adopting prohibition this spring. The Board of Election Commissioners rejected the Anti-Saloon League petition, finding 26 125 of 74 020 names invalid and 3 620 doubtful, leaving only 19 233 valid names of registered voters.
Justice David Josiah Brewer of the U S Supreme Court died at his home in Washington shortly after 11 PM due to heart disease. He was 73, served on the court since 1889, and his death may affect looming rulings in the tobacco and Standard Oil cases.
The first electric car from Louisville to South Bend arrived, marking an epoch in regional electric railroads. The trip covered 296 miles via Indianapolis Peru Winona Warsaw and Goshen, averaging 30 mph with some stretches at 60 mph. Chicago and South Bend are already trolley connected.
Activist college women at institutions like Wellesley Smith Bryn Mawr Radcliffe form a group vowing not to marry until they have won the support of at least 600 men for suffrage. In Chicago, a No Vote No Tax league targets taxpaying women, urging nonpayment to protest ballots.
An unofficial report from Manila says a great gun on the U S protected cruiser Charleston exploded during target practice near Olongapo. Eight men were killed or wounded. The ship heads to Manila to transfer victims to a marine hospital. The Charleston is flagship of Rear Admiral John Hubbard. commander is Commander John H. Gibbons.
Kansas City merchants raise a 1 million dollar public subscription to sustain freight boats on the Missouri River between Kansas City and St. Louis. A rally at the boat line headquarters celebrated securing funds before a looming deadline. A telegram reminded Senator Burton of a promised federal appropriation if Kansas City uses the river.
J. H. Bethea killed a porter and a conductor aboard a Pullman parlor car in Wilmington Delaware then held off a police siege for over an hour and a quarter. He fired 100 plus shots from an automatic revolver wounding two officers before being driven from his refuge by fire department water and shot dead on the station platform.
Census Bureau reports six months ending Feb 28 total cotton supply at 11,662,362 running bales. Of this 2,626,083 bales were consumed, 4,599,682 exported, 1,674,381 held in mills, 1,933,621 in independent warehouses, and 18,544 other wrecks. September 1, 1909 bases stood at 1,483,685 with a six month gain of 9,974,998 net imports 90,778.
Martin Kloose dynamited the home of a girl named Jellison in Northport Washington. He killed the town marshal who attempted to arrest him and then shot himself as a crowd closed in. The incident ended a violent pursuit with Kloose dead.
Coroner's physician Dr. O'Hanlon ruled Ruth Amos Wheeler was killed and burned after being smothered and dragged to a fireplace at 224 East 75th Street New York. He described a rope mark on her neck and a linen remnant on her face. Kate Miller was detained amid police doubts about her involvement. Walter Walters remained in Tombs custody with Captain Carey probing his possible knowledge.
United States and Canada plan simultaneous proclamation to avert a tariff war. Taft and Knox in the United States and Fielding Graham and Laurier with Sir Wilfrid Laurier in Canada know core terms. Canada accepts intermediate rates on a small list of non competing articles.
Dr Edward Meyer of the University of Berlin lectures at Wisconsin sparking debate on ancient history. Japan debates jury system adoption with professional opinions split, leaning against reform. Lieutenant Filchner plans a German south polar expedition under the geographical society with a start in October if funds exist.
Knoxville Iowa resident Mrs Clana Franks reports long standing pain and weakness eased after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. The ad claims the remedy helps displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
A humorous tale from Charles II. era recounts Joe Haines known as Count Haines who faced arrest by two bailiffs for a £20 debt. He claimed to know a bishop in a passing coach and persuaded the bailiffs to seek payment from him. The bishop halted the coach, promised to settle the debt next day, and the bailiffs later pressed the bishop who then paid them in full.
A reader shares experiences with Postum linking improved digestion and reduced nervousness after stopping coffee. The letter claims better color and blood health, praising Postum as appetizing and invig orating. It notes variations in taste and preparation and mentions a family’s shift to Postum.
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