Rail freight rate fight and forest renaming headlines
The Interstate Commerce Commission will be appealed by the New York Manufacturers' Association to block a 10 percent freight rate rise. The attorney general filed actions against eleven railroads for federal safety appliance law violations, totaling seventeen. President Roosevelt renames San Jacinto forest in California the Cleveland national forest and accepts an Alaska invitation to the Seattle exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Manufacturers’ Association of New York
San Jacinto National Forest
California
Cleveland National Forest
Roosevelt
Danin Dawson
Arctic Brotherhood
Seattle
Alaska
Notable military and civic figures pass away or retire
Rear Admiral W T Burwell to be placed on the retired list at Puget Sound Navy Yard. Thomas D Jordan former Equitable Life controller dies in a New York subway. Frederick Otten Reading Orientalist and educator dies in Pasadena aged 69. Frederick Schmidt of Wisconsin dies of heart disease aboard the Bremen returning from Europe. Gen Erastus Blakeslee prominent Sunday school author and editor dies in Brookline Massachusetts. Maj Walter Carlin brother of ex governor Thomas Carlin dies of heart disease at Jerseyville Illinois. Francis G Bailey bankrupt Export Shipping head and York fugitive becomes Honduran navy officer per New York friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Burwell
Navy Yards
Puget Sound
Washington
Thomas D. Jordan
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York
Frederick Otten Reading
Pasadena
Cal
Frederick Schmidt
Wisconsin
Bremen
Europe
Erastus Blakeslee
Brookline
Mass
Walter Carlin
Thomas Carlin
Iinois
Jerseyville
Will
Carlin
Thirty-eighth
Waoijs Infantry
Francis G. Bailey
Export Shipping Company of
Honduras
Multiple Fatalities and Fires Reported Across U S Regions
Lightning killed Audley Lindsay and James Queen while swimming in East Brady Pennsylvania. Other deaths occurred from drowning in Cleveland and power plant boiler explosions in Power Station Ohio. Fires damaged coffee plant in New Orleans and oil fields in Orcutt California, with forest fires in New Mexico Adirondacks and western Montana. A child saved siblings from a dog attack in New York. fires and explosions caused extensive property losses. Three Iowa City children were poisoned by botulism-like toxins from imported potted plants meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audley Lindsay
James Queen
East Brady
Hammer
Henry Bodky
Frank Meese
Cleveland
New Orleans Coffee Company, Limited
San Maria
Orcutt
Cal
Sacramento River
Dog Canyon
Sacramento Mountains
Alamo Gordo
N. M
Adirondacks
Mohawk & Malone
Count de Marode Dies As Belgian Senate President
From Other Shores reports Count de Marode, president of the Belgian senate, is dead. The piece notes the death of the mill owner and details other world events including a Rubens painting discovery in Warsaw and shifts in Times ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count de Marode
Rubens
St. Nicholas
Warsaw
Senor
Frederico Varela
Chile
Santiago de Chile
London Chronicle
Times
Lord Rothschild
Lord Cromer
Lord Northcliffe
Notable crimes and escapes across multiple states
Reports detail Fred Turner of Virginia Illinois and Charles Booth of Bushnell Illinois escaping McDonough county jail by sawing a bolt with knives. Burglary charges follow. Amos Polhamus allegedly tried to kill his wife and four children. his daughter Helen, a postmistress, reportedly shot him dead. Mrs Henrietta Scadder of New York killed herself by gas to avoid debt in a boarding house. Charles Ostrander, long-time insurer lawyer, died by gas at Mount Vernon New York. Wilbur Carr of Gowrie Iowa pleads not guilty to the murder of Marshal Tom Nicholson and awaits grand jury indictment. August Rucke faces forgery charges in New York and deportation by Ellis Island. Stephen Joshua of Wisahwa Pennsylvania killed himself after setting fire and shooting himself, amid jealousy fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Turner
Virginia
Charles Booth
Bushnell
McDonough County
Amos Polhamus
Helen
Delmont
N. J
Henrietta Scadder
New York
Charles H. Ostrander
Westchester Fire Insurance Company
W. Bourke Cochran
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Wilbur Carr
Gowrie
Iowa
Tom Nicholson
Schoenau
Germany
August Rucke
la Bretagne
Board of Special Inquiry
Ellis Island
Tariff Commission Arrives in Paris as Potters Meet in 1909
The American tariff commission has arrived in Paris. Amalgamated Copper directors declare a regular 50 cent dividend. Atlantic City chosen for 1909 National Brotherhood of Operative Potters meeting. Thirty New York towns under quarantine for rabies. Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas buried with honors at Middletown. Peoria and Pekin distilleries contest label law. Peritonitis treated with pure oxygen shows promise. Suits total 950000 dollars over Darr mine disaster. Union Tank Line increases authorized capital from 3.5 to 12 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tariff Commission
Paris
Amalgamated Copper Company
Atlantic City
N. J
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
New York
Raymond A. Pearson
Fever Spreads on Nebraskan Ship Amid Hawaii Visit
Additional scarlet fever cases arise aboard the Nebraska on its voyage from San Francisco to Honolulu. The ship is quarantined and will be fumigated at Lahaina while 8,200 sailors lead a grand parade through Honolulu with island hospitality and social events marking the fleet’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Nebraska
Lahania
San Francisco
Reese
Waikiki Beach
Gov. Frear
Sperry
Lahina
Police Officer Slain After Saloon Brawl in St Cloud
In St Cloud Minnesota on July 19 Officer Matt Crenely was beaten during a disturbance at a saloon by James Rader and Richard Webber. Rader was arrested while Webber escaped. Webber is a former inmate and identified as a sack driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connelly
St. Cloud
Minn
Matt Crenely
James Rader
Richard Webber
Reser
Webber
Werter
Reform Star71
Rader
St. Paul Population Tops 225 Thousand in 1908 Directory
St Paul census estimate places June 1, 1908 population at 225 300 as D 1908 directory shows 12 566 more names than 1905, and 4 111 more Mameg than 1907 edition. State census of 1905 recorded 197 025. R L Polk Co to publish the directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
R. L. Polk & Co
Minnesota editors depart for ten day northern trip
The Minnesota editors gathered in St. Paul for a ten day jaunt through northern Minnesota and western Canada. They first met at the Commercial Club, then boarded a special train at 1 30 from Union Depot for Duluth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota
Minnessota
Canada
Commercial Club Rooms
Union Depot
Duluth
Government seeks attach on shells collection in Lincoln Park
The Philippine Islands government has filed suit in the Chicago Superior Court to seize 20 000 shells held at the Academy of Science in Lincoln Park. The action seeks $2 600 from Joseph F Quardas, former Manila resident now at La Junitas Cuba, as the claim’s owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Philisuvine Islands
Academy of Science
Lincoln Park
Jozeph F. Quardas
Manila
la Junillas
Cuba
Bound Over to Grand Jury in El Paso Hearing
United States Commissioner Oliver bound over four alleged Mexican revolutionists to the federal grand jury after a preliminary hearing. The four men were remanded to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
United States
Oliver
Fire Causes Large Damage in Greenwich Business Section
A stubborn blaze began in the fiery stable of F. B. Moshier in Greenwich Connecticut yesterday. The fire damaged the business section, with losses estimated at upwards of 225000. Fire crews battled the flames through the night, preventing further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Conn
F. B. Moshier
Great Industrial Parade in St Paul Honors Shriners
Large crowds witnessed a July parade in St Paul celebrating Shriners visiting the region. Fort Snelling troops, the Minnesota National Guard, fire department displays, a living flag of 275 school children, Arab patrols, and a mail coach with eleven railway mail clerks highlighted the march along with industrial floats and civic officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota
Northwest
Fort Snelling
Minnesota National Guard
Duluth
Uncle Sam
St. Paul's Fire Department
Shriners
Wheat sells at 1.21 as cash article tightens
Minneapolis reports Old No 1 Northern wheat scarce and selling at 1.21 at the chamber of commerce closing. The week saw climbs from 1.15 as demand grew, signaling good prices for the new harvest to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Chamber of Commerce
Hat Thief Returns Hat After Conversion Note
Carl Gilbertson of Vermilion South Dakota received a package from Alexandria containing a hat he had his hat stolen last winter at the university. A note enclosed said the sender had found religion during revival meetings and wished to return the headgear to free his conscience signed Your brother in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion
S. D
Carl Gilbertson
Alexandria
Christ
American Flag Hoisted Over Edmonton Post Office
In Edmonton the Stars and Stripes appeared on the post office flagpole for several hours after a person nailed the flag to the pole. Police removed it following messages from onlookers, amid federal building footage in Winnipeg reports dated May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Winnipeg
Man
Edmonton
Federal
Boat Upset by Storm on Flathead Lake
A small steam boat capsized on Lake Flathead during a violent storm near Big Forks resulting in the drowning of a Montana girl, daughter of M. Tull. The girl's parents were rescued by shore responders who heard cries. the child disappeared before parents realized danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Helena
Mont
Tly
Big Forks
Harvest Progress Report from Echo Minn July Harvest
Harvest in Echo Minnesota reports barley cut, oats ripe soon, steady work expected to push grain into shocks. Weather spared crops with no storm damage noted and overall yield considered good near the July field period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo, Minn
Nis Socifty
Brewery Scorched in Winona Fire Damage
The Shell brewery in Winona Minnesota was damaged by fire Thursday afternoon causing about 1000 dollars in losses. Firemen faced a tough battle due to broken ammonia pipes in the refrigeration system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Stonecutters Strike Settlement Talks In Minnesota
James Duncan secretary of the International Stonecutters association is in St. Cloud Minnesota attempting to broker a settlement between producers and cutters. The shops have been operating for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cloud
Minn
James Duncan
International Stonecutters’ Association
Hanged for Murder in Gypsy West Virginia
Frank Johnson was hanged at the West Virginia penitentiary for the murder of Mrs. B. Martin in Gypsy W Va on March 3. The execution occurred late yesterday in Moundsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
W. Va
Frank Johnson
West Virginia
B. Martin
Gypsy
Fires destroy three elevators in Cooperstown blaze
Three elevators owned by Monarch Cargill and Hammer Halverson Beier burned in a 3:45 A M fire. A suspected firebug caused 50 000 plus dollars in losses with 5 000 bushels of grain in Hammer’s storage. Firefighters saved the Great Western elevator and the electric light plant before they were threatened. The Hammer elevator will be rebuilt and the others replaced in time for fall grain handling. In Fond du Lac Wisconsin Isaac Rosenblatt was arrested on arson charges for a July 18 fire at the Fair store with about 22000 dollars in losses, bail set at 5000, and the case awaiting July 24 proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperstown
N. C
Monarch
Cargill
Hammer-Halverson-Beier
Joss
Great Western
Hammer Elevator
Fond du Lac
Wis
T. M. Purtell
Isaac Rosenblatt
Rosenblatt
Milwaukee Tragedy: Barber Kills Four in Jealous Rage
In Milwaukee a barber at the soldiers home killed Mrs. Kimball and Joe Bittner then turned the gun on Albert Diller and an unknown Austrian. He shot himself as Diller escaped, after a long separation between Hill and Mrs. Kimball. an Austrian bystander was wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
William Hill
Mrs. Kimball
Joe Bittner
Hill
Sid
Mr. Kimball
Bittner
Acid Attack Shocks Minneapolis Widow Florence Hutchins
In Minneapolis on July 19 an unknown assailant beat Florence Hutchins a 19 year old widow into unconsciousness then threw carbolic acid into her eyes and face. The victim’s eyesight may be saved but injuries are serious and no clue has been found about the attacker or motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hutchins
Minneapolis
Child Drinks Ammonia in Near-Death Incident
Laurel Fundingsland the four year old son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Fundingsland drank a large quantity of ammonia and was kept alive by urgent medical care after the accident in Beresford South Dakota on July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beresford
S. D
Laurel Fundingsland
Lawrence Fundingsland
Arrests Follow Iowa Central Shop Strike
Marshalltown Iowa July 19 two arrests occurred over the Iowa Central shop strike. John P Sundberg a strikebreaker boiler maker and Albert Winans a company guard were arrested for carrying concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Iowa Central
John P. Sundberg
Albert Winans
Miner Killed in Quincy Mine Shaft Accident
Calumet Michigan July 19 Antti Wanhatela a 31 year old Finn and single man was killed while riding a loaded ship contrary to rules in No 7 shaft of the Quincy mine. He fell 150 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Mich
Antti Wanhatela
Quincy
Body found hanging in shed in St Paul
The body of a man believed to be James Lindsay of Deer River Minnesota was discovered hanging in a stonecutter's shed at the foot of the street early yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
James Lindsay
Deer River
Minn
Americans Claim Unfair Treatment by British Olympic Body
American athletes protest against how tug of war and track events were conducted at the London competition. They cite the use of oversized steel‑rimmed police shoes by Liverpool, protest dismissed, and later withdraw in solidarity. Overall scores show Britain leading with 29 to Americas 13, plus other nations tallying minor points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Olympic Association
America
United Kingdom
Liverpool
Matthew P. Halpin
Halpin
Sweden
Noreway
Canada
Germany
France
Belgium
Italy
Greece
Norway
Australia
Beulah Carter Testifies in Murder Trial at Huntsville
Miss Beulah Carter, sweet heart of Thomas Bagby Jr., testified she loved him and he loved her but Bagby betrayed her. She spoke during the trial two months after Irving Carter, her brother, killed Bagby as he visited Beulah. The defense plans to plead the unwritten law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Beullah Carter
Thomas Bagby, Jr
Irving
Carter
Tom
Bagby
Irving Carter
Young Bagby
Miss Carter
Insurgents Take Porvenir and Clash at Ceiba Honduras
Insurgents seized the town of Porvenir on the north coast and moved toward Ceiba sixty miles west of Trujillo. They were repulsed at Ceiba. Reports say they were defeated in the south and are fleeing back toward El Salvador.
Market quotes from grain and live stock centers across cities
Prices reported July 19 show wheat at varying grades from Minnesota and Chicago markets with No 2 red at 9.12 4 and No 1 standard around 1.17. Oats and corn mostly firm with slight shifts. Cattle hogs and sheep prices listed for Chicago Sioux City Minneapolis Milwaukee and St Paul markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Northern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Iowa
South St. Paul
Senator Clark Collapses in Chicago
United States Senator Clarence Don Clark of Wyoming suffered a nervous collapse and general breakdown at the Auditorium Annex hotel in Chicago. Physicians say he remains in precarious condition but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Clark
Chicago
Clarence Don Clark
United
Wyoming
Auditorium Annex
Mine Explosion at Burt Mine Kills One, Injures Another
Aszel Johnson was instantly killed and Carl Arnedeck seriously injured by a powder explosion at the Burt mine near Duluth on July 19. The blast occurred yesterday, authorities report a fatal and a serious mining accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Mine
Duluth
Aszel Johnson
Carl Arnedeck
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Dwight Stewart
Waterloo
William Wetterman
H. H. Bulls
Hocking Valley
Power Station
Ohio
Saltese
Rose Eisenberg
Sault Ste. Marie
Blumrosen’s
Miller's
Jacob Graef
Iowa City
Bologna
George Head Barclay
Persia
Cecil Spring Rice
Turkey
Pekin
Asquith
England
Scandinavia
Stephen Joshua
Wisahwa
Joshua
Charles M. Thomas
Delmonte
Berkeley Memorial Chapel
Middletown
L. L
Peoria and Pekin
Cincinnati Distillers
Pittsburg
Darr
Union Tank Line Company
Standard Oil Company
Trenton
Battleship Fleet
St. Paul Streets
N.D
Girl
Beulah Carter
Brother
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