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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
2
Sunday Canada frets over a French tariff treaty while a potential $1,000,000 reward for informing on the Sugar Trust fraud looms. Key figures include Richard Parr and Dr Jose Madriz, with mentions of Taft, the Sherman act, and multiple diplomatic and legal developments across North America and Europe.
The University of Copenhagen and its examining committee ruled that Dr Frederick A Cook failed to prove his claim of reaching the north pole. They found Cook’s papers lacking original data and considered his notebooks and reports of no value despite prior publicity. Peary dismissed Cook’s assertions and echoed sentiment that the polar question is settled in his favor.
Timothy P. Sullivan known as Latte Tim a Bowery political king died at his home 222 East 12th Street from acute Brights disease and inflammation of the heart. He faded from dawn to evening remarking farewell to family as news of his death spread and neighbors mourned a man who helped many in need.
Corean Premier Yi, head of the cabinet since May 1907 after a cabinet reconstruction, was stabbed twice in the abdomen and once in the lung while riding a jinricksha. The assailant, a 20 year old Christian and former U.S. resident, killed the jinricksha man and was arrested. The attack occurred at 10 o clock in the morning amid political opposition to the new administration.
Estrada Victor’s forces in Rama NicAragua rout the Zelayan screen. Six hundred dead on both sides. 200+ prisoners, 1000 rifles, and a million rounds captured. US cruisers Tacoma and Des Moines land medics to treat the wounded. Fire kills three children at 9322 Constance Ave in Chicago while parents are away.
The French government offers 3000 francs for a first year and 2400 francs for a possible second year to young French merchants traveling abroad. The American Red Cross Society funds completed the earthquake home for aged sufferers at Reggio Italy and turned over forty huts to authorities. A Nicaragua report notes Zelaya and Estrada clash near Rama with Estrada victorious, 100 prisoners captured, cannon and ammunition seized. Rumors speak of Zelaya facing revolt near the Costa Rican border led by Gen. Cardenas and potential flight from defeat.
Albert I and Queen Elizabeth parade to the chamber where the oath is taken amid royal salutes and cheering crowds. He pledges constitutional liberty, independence, and a humane, progressive colonial policy in the Kongo as Belgium aims to advance civilization and science.
Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain arrived in New York aboard the Bermudian from Bermuda where he spent eight weeks seeking strength. He appeared pale and feeble, leaning on the rail and admitting he is near the end of his life’s work. Observers blamed the death of his lifelong companion H. H. Rogers for his decline.
In a pistol battle at 210 Independence avenue the county marshal Joel Mayes and officer Earl Logan were confronting a known thief. The unidentified Black suspect shot Mayes in the head, wounding him severely, then Mayes shot and killed the assailant. Stolen rings and jewelry were found on the suspect’s person.
Henry EB Christopher of Aberdean, 8 D, disappeared ten years ago. Presumed dead. estate probated in Aberdeen and Fresno, where relatives reside, and life policy paid. He appeared at his brother’s ranch near Fresno but declined to discuss the past.
Mail clerks barely escaped from burning wreck as passenger train No 43 derailed near Good Thunder causing a thirty foot embankment fall. Forty aboard were hurt though none believed fatally. The crash occurred as the train spread the rails and plunged into a dip with flames spreading through the wreckage.
Politicians and party leaders spar over a proposed new tariff framework. Riner Dover leaves politics for a Chicago engineers firm after long service as Republican National Committee secretary. Representative Fowler advocates a permanent tariff commission with fixed caps and a steering body to set actual rates. Other figures criticize income tax and federal regulation while stirring debates in Texas and New York.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of a Kansas figure linked to Democratic politics and governance, mentioning Harris and a longtime public service career. It references a former governor and a senator with ties to Steichen and a daughter, but the details are unclear due to damaged text and garbled OCR.
The mystery surrounding explorer Dr Frederick A Cook grows as authorities in New York and Europe report his abrupt departure from New York aboard the Caronia on November 27. He reached Naples December 11 and then Denmark, while experts from the Explorers Club prepare a final report likely to cast doubt on his McKinley ascent.
Brigadier General Green Berry Raum a prominent figure died at his Chicago home at age 80. His death followed anxiety over his wife’s illness. Body sent to Washington for burial at Arlington. Raum, born in Golconda Illinois, rose to prominence in 1860 supporting Douglas and served as major then brigadier general in the Civil War.
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