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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

Page

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Death of Rear Admiral Coghlan Shocks Navy Circle

New York reports Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan died suddenly at New Rochelle New York from apoplexy. Born in 1844 in Kentucky, he served in the Civil War and the Spanish War, commanded the North Atlantic Squadron from 1902 to 1904, and led the New York navy yard before his death while awaiting a new home.

New York Joseph B. Coghlan New Rochelle N.Y New York Navy Yard Coghlan Coghlen Charles Chamberlain Sutton Manor Rean Ad Senal Caghlan Admiral Coghlan Kentucky New York Navy Yaii

Admiral Coghlan's Hoch der Kaiser recital stirs Navy legends

News of Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan's death prompts sincere regret. Known as a fearless storyteller and trusted by Admiral Dewey, Coghlan sparked controversy years ago by reciting the German poem Hoch der Kaiser at a banquet, briefly straining German relations after Manila battles. The Navy Department sought an explanation, which Coghlan gave, insisting no disrespect was intended.

Coghlan Washington Dev Joseph B. Coghlan Stewey Cogilan Dewey Manila Bay Raleigh Philippines Manila Navy Department Adiral

Seven Millions In Want In Great Britain

Washington December 7 report Consul General Wyan of London says over 700000 Britons face hardship from unemployment. The General Federation of Trades Unions calls on union men to refuse overtime urging surplus labor to be used on national and municipal work. The federation notes for each skilled unemployed man two are employed. Explosion Fatal to Two in Maynard Mass Dec 7 The American Powder company mill exploded and two workers died. The building was Gemolisbad.

Great Britain Washington General Federation of Trades Unions Wyan London Maynard Mass American Powder Company Gemolisbad

Evidence for the Defense in Navis Murder Trial

Trial testimony questions prosecution witness Abbie Rice with new alibi reads. A black motorman and Watchman corroborate parts of her story. City officials place Dr. Rustin near the scene while others claim Davis reached his hotel before the shooting. A Seattle trolley collision injures Gus Olsen and dozens more in dense fog.

Omaha Des Sharles B. Navis Rustin Abbie Rice Futchman Dr. Rustin Zimman Dr. Austin Fourteenth Farnam Streets Charles E. Davis Chatham Hotel Welock Dr. Kustis Seattle Gus Olsen Gore Ore University Passen Bers

Dutch Decline Signaling Warship Parade As Routine Exercise

The Hague reports that the Netherlands will not signify a naval demonstration by three Dutch ships Tacob Van Heemskerk Gelderland and Priegland along the Venezuela coast from Puerto Cabello to La Guaira. Officials say it was only an ordinary exercise cruise and any blockade would require formal notification to the ports and parliament.

The Hague Netherlands Tacob van Heemskerk Gel-derland Priegland Venezuela Puerto Cabello la Cuayra Curacao United States Holland

Lake steamship Tampa reported missing after wreckage found

Rumors spread from Detroit to Saude Ste Marie about wreckage off Crisp Point in Lake Superior linked to the steamer Tampa of Detroit bound from Cleveland to Fort William Ont with a cargo of egal. Tampa reportedly passed Soo Sunday night. owner Henry Wineman Jr says she had reached Fort William. The Tampa is a 301 foot wooden vessel commanded by Captain Gordon of Detroit with a crew of about ten to a dozen men.

Detroit Saude Ste. Marie Crisp Point Lake Superior Tampa Claveland Fort William Egal Soa Henry Wineman, Jr Fort Willian Dr. Gordon

River Receding After Flood At Pine Baur Ark

Water at the river in Pine Baur Arkansas slowly falls after causing property damage estimated at 590090 dollars to adjoining property. Engineers expect more cavings as flooding subsides and anticipate rapid work to reinforce shorefront and prevent further destruction along the river.

Pine Baur Ark Bee. T

Woman Shoots Herself After Fear of Operation

In Mitnneapolis on December 7, Mrs. Jennit Z Avamakedas a wealthy Greek candy and fruit merchant shot herself in her bedroom. She had been an invalid for seven years and died instantly. Her daughter found her shortly after the self-inflicted wound.

Mitnneapolis Jennit Z Avamakedas Irs Zeanakotlae

Arbitration Treaty With Peru Signed in Washington

Secretary of State Root signs an arbitration treaty with Peru's minister Mr. Pardo. The pact follows lines of recent European-style treaties and marks the first arbitration agreement with a South American state.

Peru Washington Secrretary of Root Pardo State Department

Seven Crew Lost as Oil Barge Founders Off Seal Island

The tug John Hughes reports the oil barge No. 701 foundered off Seal Island while being towed from Boston to Halifax. Seven crew members are missing. The incident occurred near Shellburne Nova Scotia with efforts underway to locate survivors or wreckage.

Shellburne N.S

Simon Given a Warm Welcome in Port au Prince

Revolutionary army 8 000 strong marches into Port au Prince with General Antoine Simon at the head. He is greeted with an ovation, enters the cathedral for Te Deum, then establishes headquarters at a private house. Civil war fears rise if he proclaims himself president. rival generals in Cape Haytien Gonaives and Jeuneve pledge to resist. The rebel force occupies barracks, infantry well armed, cavalry led by a Simon son.

Simon Port Au Prince Hayti Port Au Price Antoine Simon Committee of Public Safety Sinon Port Au Prine National Palace Chawp de Mars Iis General the Conte Cape Haytien Firmin Gonaives Fouchard Jevenue

Suffragettes disrupt Lloyd-George address at Albert Hall

London suffragettes disrupted a suffrage meeting by David Lloyd-George at Albert Hall. They interrupted with cries and chained themselves to seats, fiercely resisting attempts to eject them. The scene included men and women grappling over the floor before stewards restored order and the Chancellor resumed his speech.

London David Lloyd-George Albert Hall

Four of Family Murdered in Trinidad Area

In Trinidad Colorado on December 7, authorities report the Casino Garcia family found slain in their Corriso Creek home eighty-five miles east of town. The bodies show heads split with an axe, likely killed two days earlier. Maggie Garel, eighteen, is missing and presumed murdered or kidnapped. An Italian man paid by Massie Garela and ordered to stay away has disappeared, with a manhunt under way.

Trinidad Colo Casino Garcia Corriso Creek Maggie Garel Itelian Massie Garela Scarel Hint

Court Discharges Receivers in Westinghouse Case

Pittsburg Neb January 1 The receivers of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing and Securities Investment company were discharged in the U S circuit court by Judge James S Young No further accounts are required to be filed by the order of the court.

Pittsburg Nee Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company The Securities Investment Company United States Circuit Court James S. Young

New View of North American Ties on Immigrant Shifts

An analysis from the Toronto Stay notes that a New York Times claim of 7.37 percent naturalized Canadians last year misreads action, arguing Americans often simply relocate across the border. It contends bilateral movement fosters mutual understanding, strengthens modernization and education, and could herald a new, flexible order of international relations beyond rigid currents of the past.

Toronto Canada Ohio Minnesota United States British Empire United Kingdom

Emmetsburg National Bank Report From Periodic Condition

The Emmetsburg National Bank number 2655 at Emmetsburg in the state reports its condition including reserves, securities, notes, and other banking items. It lists assets and liabilities such as reserves from approved agents, notes, and due to other banks, with officers W J Brown and Jesse M Scai confirming the sworn statement in Palo Alto County.

Emmetsburg National Bank Emmetsburg Uunness U.S BRCM Usjed Tewemers Wankers Renee Comity Palo Altos W. J. Brown Han Lefare Jesse M. Scai Notary Public Magehis

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