Minnehaha Floated From Queilly Island to Crow Point
The Atlantic liner Minnehaha, which grounded near Bishop Rock on April 7, was floated today and moved under her own power to Crow Point, south of the island, where divers will inspect the ship.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1910
Page
2
The Atlantic liner Minnehaha, which grounded near Bishop Rock on April 7, was floated today and moved under her own power to Crow Point, south of the island, where divers will inspect the ship.
Liverpool May 14 The Cunard steamship company has given orders for a new vessel to bolster its Atlantic fleet. The announcement outlines expansions to passenger and cargo capacity amid growing transatlantic trade.
Aimed at Boston trade a new steamship of 18000 tons is planned to match the Fran conia. It will measure 600 feet in length and include twelve engines expected to deliver great speed.
In Honolulu on May 14, King Chulalohekorn of Siam travels with 46 attendants en route to the U.S. mainland. The visit intersects with the U.S. District Attorney Breckens and ongoing enforcement of the Edmunds Act.
An advertisement markets antiseptic pile cones promising a cure while you sleep with a guaranteed claim at Palace Pharmacy. The copy emphasizes quick relief and a confident guarantee.
Eyewitnesses in Galveston Texas report a night sky lit with a fiery comet passing over the Gulf of Mexico. Thousands watched as a blue flash streaked and exploded with sparks, causing fear and prompting churchgoers to pray across South Texas towns.
Fred Walsh of Greeley received a $100 check with a letter stating it covered a loan of 25 cents made 15 years earlier to F. J. Heath of San Francisco. Both men worked in a San Francisco creamery in 1895 before parting ways and later reuniting years later in Colorado. Heath’s note linked the repayment to friendship and Heath’s appreciation amid Walsh’s own bad luck.
Washington May 14 report says there is no basis for Panama canal zone earthquake rumors. The Isthmian Canal Commission stated an immediate investigation found no seismic disturbance along the route of the big ditch. MORPHINE AND LIQUOR ADDICTIONS CURED by new painival method. Place money In bank, pay Address F. J. Sanders, at mAT., banon, Ten.
William A. Clark signs papers transferring control of his Original Consolidated Mines properties to Amalgamated Copper Company. The mines produced about 28.8 million pounds of copper annually, now around 24 million pounds, with key sites including Original and West Stewart. Clark departs for Europe as Anaconda stock questions linger and some details remain undisclosed.
At the American embassy Roosevelt met press reps and refuted a Washington paper story claiming he wrote a letter to President Taft saying he would not seek the presidency again and endorsing Taft for a second term. He stated no such letter exists.
A terrier belonging to Mrs. W. Butler Duncan survived thirteen days in a dry old well in Hempstead. A passing boy heard moans from the shaft, called for help, and Nell-Dore rescued the dog. After weeks of neglect the dog received food and care and recovered quickly.
Mil driftage Colton, son of Puerto Rico's governor, on probation for copper wire theft, is accused in Los Angeles of attacking neighbor Mrs Vogt during a visit at Pine Ridge night. Colton allegedly forced Vogt to quiet, triggering police intervention to prevent strangulation.
New York officials announce boys may play base ball in city parks on Sundays. Park commissioners say the tennis courts opened on Sundays pave the way for opening baseball fields to the public, aiming to extend park access to all playgrounds Sundays.
Boston May 14 C Otto Zerrahn of Milton a clerk in State Street Trust received 10000 under the will of Mrs Annie Preston Lincoln a wealthy Commonwealth avenue woman for being courteous The trust company had cared for Mrs Lincoln's property and Zerrahn had frequently advised her on financial matters The bequest honored his courtesy with a gift of ten thousand dollars The will also left fifty thousand to Miss M MoJanac a nurse and twenty five thousand to Dr Edward B Kellogg her physician
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