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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
2
President Taft moved to nominate Judge Lorton to the Supreme Court as Cuban politics run hot and a Washington correspondent predicts looming deadlock in Congress over Cannonism. Trade and tax issues stir debate across nations while U S actions ripple from Nicaragua to Manchuria.
Washington reports that for the fiscal year ending June 30 1909 post office receipts rose 6.31 percent to 203 562 383 07 driven by stamp sales and class payments. Total offices fell to 60 144 from 76 945 peak in 1901 amid rising salaries and growing deficits.
President Taft announced three federal appointments including James L. Davenport of New Hampshire chosen as Commissioner of Pensions succeeding Warner. Also Benjamin S. Cable of Chicago named Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Labor to succeed McHarg, and W. J. Mills of New Mexico named Governor of the territory. Davenport, 64, a twelve year deputy pension official and Civil War veteran, has spent his career in Washington in the pension office.
Antonio Calabra and his brother Fortunato, residents of West Berwick, were arrested in Philadelphia and Tamaqua for alleged involvement in a wave of black hand outrages in Berwick and nearby towns. Authorities accuse them of leading a band linked to nine killings in 1906, with cellars dug up but no bodies found. Fortunato was pardoned a month ago by Gov. Stuart. the brothers had been imprisoned for extortion.
Clyde Weaver, a farmer, killed his mother and a deputy sheriff, wounded another deputy and his wife, then turned a home into a barricade. He killed himself with a head shot in Franklin Township, nine miles east of Greenville, Ohio, at Levi Minnich’s residence after seeking refuge there. Weaver had just returned from Illinois, released on parole from the Dayton workhouse, and was under arrest for threatening to kill James Hapner’s family.
Alabama voters tilt against the prohibition amendment with forecasts of a 15 percent plus majority. Counts show Montgomery and Mobile strong against, Jefferson and Barbour counties opposing, with Dallas likely backing H L Mallory. Total ballots around 160000, majority could reach about 15000.
A Navajo Indian killed Charles Fritz near Ship Rock agency New Mexico according to reports to Supt. Shelton of Durango Colorado. Robbery is thought to be the motive. The slayer was captured.
Miss Mary Johnston signs a suffrage petition statement. Editor Watterson from Paris cites socialism rising worldwide and universal suffrage education as revolutions. The New York Tribune notes Taft administration allies backing Roosevelt in 1912. George E. Roberts defends the Aldrich central bank plan. Senator Aldrich tours the Midwest urging monetary reform, arguing European central banks avoid politics.
A pleasure launch Olga carrying nine young people capsized on Muskegon Lake after a gasoline explosion caused panic. Five drowned, four from the Carlson family, including Hulda Carlson and Anna Carlson, aged 24 and 20, with Oscar Car son, 28, Jennie Carlson, 18, and Ann Saunders among the victims. The group, en route to a wedding, had circled the lake and were near the north landing when the tragedy happened.
Phil Allen Jr former vice president of the First National Bank of Mineral Point Wisconsin pled guilty before Judge Bantor in Madison to four of twenty six counts in the indictment. He was sentenced to ten years in a federal prison at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Allen 63 had been jailed weeks after pleading not guilty in La Crosse. He appeared in court bowing his head and said nothing when asked if he had anything to say.
William E. Proctor a Louisville Kentucky Republican candidate for city auditor was shot and likely fatally wounded by R M Culley who said Proctor insulted his wife Culley claimed the attack was in retaliation and is under investigation by authorities at once.
Eight men were imprisoned in a cave-in and fire Tuesday in a Tennessee Copper Company mine at Copper Hill. Four oxygen helmets and two tanks were sent from Knoxville for rescue. The fire is under control and the men are believed alive.
A Yukon Oklahoma mother reports her two year old son suffered a severe itchy rash with rough skin and bleeding from scratching for months. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the skin cleared completely and never returned. Advertisement by Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Boston.
A British doctor argues cancer begins in highly electric and radioactive tissues such as the lower lip and liver. He notes a section of lower lip darkens photo film like radium, while a sample from lung cancer often does not. He concludes electric flesh is key, and claims women have more electric tissue, explaining higher cancer rates among women.
Jacob C Bahr of Lebannon Ohio describes three months bedridden with muscular rheumatism and swelling. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills for two weeks his condition improved steadily, restoring strength and ability to work. he endorses the product and urges remembering the name. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents a box.
A playful catalog of questions riffs on grand figures and outlandish deeds. The verses poke fun at bravado and folly with exaggerated scenes such as ringing welkins, hosting rights, tea rituals, rafter laughs, catching cows, roof raising shouts, and eyes that freeze or burn.
Charm includes tact courtesy good manners neat appearance and gentle amiability. It covers deference and a quiet demeanor that helps its possessor overcome flaws others harshly judge in those lacking it.
A Boston educator recounts overcome nervous exhaustion after leaving teaching. She credits Grape Nuts with easing constipation and boosting brain power and endurance. She ends with a testimonial urging others to read The Road to Wellville and notes more letters appear.
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