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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
3
Louis Duval of Ozier and Edith Pelon of Escanaba wed after a slow courtship sparked by a bold proposal. The bashful groom, once avoiding society, fell for Miss Pelon at first sight and the couple waited for three church banns Sundays before marriage per church rules.
A severe storm across Michigan caused three deaths and widespread damage. Lightning killed an Alcona County farmer Enoch Ostrom's son near Black River, and Adrian resident Mrs Jane Billings died from fright. A third death occurred when Mrs Samuel Driver, ill with pneumonia, was struck by a falling tree on her Howell area home. Floods disrupted rail service as four feet of water rose in the Vassar vicinity and rivers overflowed, amplifying farmer losses.
The Michigan United Railways Company fired sixteen union workers at Kalamazoo car barns. Nonunion workers from Albion were brought in to replace them. The grievance committee gains investigatory power, and trouble is anticipated as about 100 motormen and conductors press for higher wages and a fully closed road.
About 500 University of Michigan students were setting up a main tent for a burlesque circus in Ann Arbor when strong winds shredded the canvas. The opening show was postponed to the next afternoon, a Detroit circus train was abandoned, telegrams were sent to cities about the postponement, and the mishap cost the Michigan Union $1,000.
James Monell Kidd died at his home in Ionia aged 95. Born November 3 1813 in Orange County New York he moved to Michigan 1833 and to Ionia in 1836. He ran a fanning mill business and a pine land operation at Kiddville. He served as captain in the Toledo war and was lifelong Democrat. His son J H Kidd rose to Quartermaster General.
William E. Dodson, head of the promoting company, announces that South Haven will have an electric road this year. Bonds for construction sold and contract awarded to Westinghouse Church-Kerr Company. Route will run from Benton Harbor to South Haven and Saugatuck.
Police investigate the mysterious shooting of Jacob Lambarth a 19 year old from Ann Arbor. He was pulled from a buggy by two men beaten and thrown into water on the way home from a nearby town. After crawling back he asked for a revolver and was shot after leaving his house his mother heard a final shot.
State Labor Commissioner Richard H. Fletcher reports 13,993 of 22,580 job seekers found positions through the five free bureaus in Detroit Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Saginaw and Jackson. Total unfilled only 578. No charges by employers or workers. funds come from state appropriations. Males 16,065 and females 6,515 among applicants. Positions span many fields from bellhop to stenographer.
Nellie Revell selected as Michigan publicity chief. She currently runs a Chicago theater publicity department and wrote touring articles for an amusement journal. The bureau will be based in Detroit to promote the state's resources and prospects.
The Indiana and Michigan Electric Company has begun building a substation in Niles under a franchise to supply power for manufacturing. Power will come from dams on the St Joseph River at Buchanan and Berrien Springs at low rates, aiding attraction of factories to Niles.
A severe hail storm in Southwestern Michigan damages plum and apple crops by cutting buds and portending a bumper crop outlook turned to loss. Many tree buds are destroyed and numerous windows were broken by hail, causing widespread damage.
Movement to convert the federal school for Indians at Mt Pleasant into a state home for crippled dependent children. Mortality reports include painter Robert Barrows dead and Michael Burkhardt under arrest for murder with Mrs Barrows detained as a witness. A sensational shooting occurred at 143 Lafayette Detroit. John H Logan crying as embezzlement sentence five years Jackson prison. Logan swindled widow Catherine Cunningham out of 1400 dollars. Marion Bailey three years old from Wheatland township dies after horse incident. Perkins brothers operate hotel and saloon in Lennon stretching into Genesee and Shiawassee. license dispute as Genesee goes dry. Rabies risk for Frederick Parker’s son after dog bite. hydrophobia confirmed. William Butler of Ypsilanti pleads guilty to razor attack on wife. six months Jackson prison. Bay City coal shaft floods. underground water forces 200 miners from rooms. twelve entries completed overnight.
Michigan Legislature approves giving the State Railway Commission authority to regulate electric power company rates. The measure requires commission approval of power line plans, allows annual reports, and enables rate investigations after hearings. Violations may incur a $300 fine per conviction.
Senator Kline introduces a bill to reduce the Michigan tax from three-eighths to one-quarter of a mill, while House farmers push for funds affecting the agricultural college which now has about $73,000 extra after lifting old limits. They seek $21,000 for an elevator in the women's building and enhancements in soil surveys and horticulture, asking for separate appropriations outside regular provision. Representative Schantz warns of restoring the $100,000 cap if not provided.
The Legislature will adjourn May 19 with final adjournment June 2, marking the shortest session since 1867 at 102 elapsed days and 86 working days. The House concurred in the Senate resolution after a rocky run with many new members and unfinished business likely as the session ends.
The Senate trimmed Senator Watsons Fish Bill granting the Fish Warden control over Great Lakes nets. Critics warned of graft and big donors paying for privilege. The measure was amended to cover only obnoxious fish and then agreed to.
The House approved the Ming liability bill introducing comparative negligence in railroad accidents. Speaker Campbell was among two votes against it, arguing the rule would reach all employers. The bill eliminates the fellow servant doctrine by letting juries determine negligence for damages.
Lawmakers confront misused state dollars after $76,000 funded a Jackson prison heating and lighting plant. Now $45,000 more is sought to finish the project, with $12,000 diverted to a binding twine plant without Auditor General approval.
Senator Watkins introduces a Senate bill expanding the law to cover all state officers charged with misfeasance or malfeasance in office, replacing the current statute that limits coverage to constitutional officers. The aim is to specify state expense responsibility for such trials.
The Senate rejected the contract labor measure aimed at ending prison labor contracts, killing the bill and maintaining existing practices.
The Haviland bill to regulate telephone rates was Oslerized in the House. During committee of the whole, members allowed it to pass, despite general belief the measure would not become law.
Augusta Evans Wilson, famed author of St Elmo and Beulah, died at her Mobile Alabama home after a heart failure. Born 1835 in Columbus Georgia, she rose to prominence writing romantic, emotional novels including Macaria and Vashti. Her life spanned the Civil War era and southern literary prominence.
A federal jury in Cincinnati found Louis W. Foster and five others guilty of using the mails to defraud in a bucket shop operation. Names: Louis W. Foster John Gorman W J Campbell A C Baldwin John M Scott Edwin F Heil. Penalties range from 1000 to 5000 dollars fines up to eighteen months in prison or both. The case ties to the late William J O'Dell and the ongoing O'Dell Brokerage Co. actions with prior operators and partners. The government says the defendants used slow and fast wires to manipulate market quotes and trades to profit at customers' expense.
Marshall Bell of Newburg New York admits losing 110000 over two days playing faro in New York City. He answers a suit in White Plains seeking 10000 on a note he does not deny signing but says it was given for a gambling debt with no consideration. Plaintiff Joseph Mager, listing Westchester County, sues on the note, alleging it came from James Thompson via assignment.
A boat carrying William Andrews and relatives capsized in swift Wilkes-Barre waters after passengers stood up in panic. The overloaded craft flooded and overturned, drowning nine occupants including Andrews's brothers cousins and nephews in the Susquehanna River near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
William C. Maybury veteran Detroit politician and former congressman from Michigan First district died at his home from uremia. The 61 year old bachelor had served nine years as mayor of Detroit and was a prominent Democrat.
May 23 1909 Sunday School lesson explores Acts fifteen, its Pentecost blessing, Gentile inclusion, and the Jerusalem council’s role. It highlights Silas and Timothy, Paul and Barnabas, and the call to pure heart faith, avoiding Jewish rites while urging charity and peace.
The Presbyterian Church operates for colored people at 114 southern points. Chicago Catholics number over 125000 with about 350 churches. Global faith share shows 34.6 percent Christians and 11.4 percent Muslims from a world population of about 154.51 million.
President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging amendment of the Foraker Act governing Porto Rico after the island’s legislative assembly failed to pass necessary appropriation bills. He warns of grave consequences, argues the U S has moved too fast in extending political rights, and calls for stripping some appropriation power from irresponsible rulers while awaiting act changes. He stresses Porto Rico’s improving prosperity and self rule, and cautions against abrupt or violent constitutional moves.
Reports from El Paso Texas allege seven people were killed during a riot at the Sanborn ranch near Vera Cruz Mexico and Harold Sanborn of Chicago son of the La Juanta plantation president was dangerously wounded. He is jailed on a charge of killing a 19 year old girl who stabbed ranch partner Vicente Espinosa in the back during the unrest.
In Waverly Tennessee four teenage members of the night riders organization were found guilty of whipping J M Reece on October 15 1908. Each defendant received ten days in jail and a $59 fine. They were remanded under military guard to await a new trial motion. The guilty verdict followed with the men shaking hands and later singing and dancing in their jail cells.
Rome circles buzz over sensational reports about the Duke of the Abruzzi. It is said he attempted suicide with a revolver while en route to India, saved by a watching aide. Letters from expedition members portray him as utterly reckless.
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