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Newspaper
Garland Globe
Location
Garland, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
2
The government seeks a rehearing after the U S circuit court reversed a lower court ruling that awarded Standard Oil $29,490,000 for rebates. The appeal argues the panel misstates records and could undermine Roosevelt era reforms. If denied, the government plans to take the matter to the Supreme Court.
A sequence of quakes has struck Death Valley and surrounding areas for three weeks, with a major tremor on Wednesday morning November 4. Samuel Lawrence, among the first to report in, notes daily minor shocks prior to the big event. Crags groan, miners flee bunks, equipment toppled, horses spooked, and camps dispersed at dawn as cleanup and departure begin.
In Belgium the state run railways show a large deficit, estimated between 800000 and 1 million francs, with forecasts of rising losses. Officials contemplate major fare increases including monthly and weekly passes to cover the shortfall.
Chase Moree financier sentenced to fifteen years at hard labor in a U S circuit court closing. He must stay in Tombs prison until December next when mercy terms may be reconsidered. Moree hoped for release but denial delivered a hard blow.
Federal trial opens over alleged peonage in Henry M Flagler Florida East Coast railroad workers. New York laborers were allegedly recruited and taken to Florida camps to endure forced servitude. Government lists nearly 200 witnesses.
A Sunday clash in Okmulgee Oklahoma left several dead and ten wounded after Jim Deckard a negro desperado fought with officers and a posse. Sheriff Robinson ordered militia as Governor Haskell prepared troops to quell potential race rioting. The mob dispersed by nightfall with no further trouble expected.
In a county jail cell on Saturday night Francis Mordie Hane, identified as the man who shot Francis J. Henney, killed himself with a concealed pistol. A ball from a Deringer was found in his left shoe. investigators noted a belt and clothing details and that no gunshot wound appeared on his forehead. Police, including Captain Duke and Detective Harte, reported the suicide occurred after a struggle and that wife and others would be questioned for possible weapon transfer.
San Franciscan Francia J. Heney remains in satisfactory condition as surgeons report he is making excellent progress toward recovery. The bullet wound in the left jaw near the ear has not been extracted and no complications have been noted as he regains strength.
Peking reports the death of Dowager Empress Cixi at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. Edicts name Pu Yi as heir, Prince Chun regent, with foreign legations notified. Troops remain ready to quell disorders, though overall China is quieter than in 1900 and foreigners face limited hostility.
In San Francisco during the Abraham Ruef bribery trial, Assistant District Attorney Francis J. Heney was shot in the crowded courtroom by Morris Haas, an ex-policeman. Heney was wounded and taken to Lane Hospital. officials say the wound is not fatal. Haas was restrained by officers amid a dramatic raid as the case continued into its eleventh month.
Baron F von Tenler arrives on the Magdalena recounting a Panamanian Canal Zone gold expedition that left three dead. He, his brother, and four engineers embarked with two Indian guides from Colon, facing hostile tribes, with guides slain and fever killing one engineer before the survivors reached the coast.
Denver police guard Genevieve Chisdler Phippa after a dynamite plot linked to Allen F Read case raises questions. Investigators seek accomplices who may have influenced or participated in the crime while Read’s mental state is noted as unstable.
Governor Campbell Wie Teed issues a Saturday effective quarantine against persons infected or liable to be infected with smallpox cholera typhoid fever bunbomb plague or other communicable diseases within or outside Texas. The order signals a radical departure from prior quarantines and implies tuberculosis under the broad phrase other communicable diseases.
Great Falls Montana reports state the Burlington will improve track conditions and add another through Chicago to coast train to compete with Milwaukee extension. The exact route and start date before year’s end are not yet decided.
A White Fish dispatch says the body of Thomas Holland was found beside a railroad track with a head wound. Foul play is suspected or a possible accidental train strike. Holland, a Chicago native, was a blacksmith by trade as reported to the Tribune.
Dr Archibald McCullough a New York and Philadelphia physician arrives in Reno with his wife and children to search Nevada mining camps for Martin McCullough who has been missing for two years. The family plans a careful trek of mining districts hoping to locate any trace of him.
Wares M. Schwab told UC Berkeley students that wealth does not ensure happiness and that the trust's principles are lasting. He said he lived in palatial homes in New York and Boston, but real happiness comes from steady labor and the clang of steam hammers and factory whistles.
A prosperity dinner will be held at the Hotel Astor in New York on November 20 under the Economic club. A symposium on the general business outlook by finance and industry authorities will be featured. Dr Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University speaks on Conditions Necessary to Prosperity while Amuse Thomas delivers High Tariff Property.
Missoula Montana Senator Joseph M Dixon will preside at the New Willard dinner in Washington on Saturday November 28 honoring William H Taft and James Sherman with Chairman Hitchcock as guest of honor. The guest list includes political notables and newspaper correspondents.
Justice BH Bowman discharged Saturday evening Chief Dispatcher KE. M. Ringer, charged with involuntary manslaughter after the Olive wreck on the Northern Pacific where five lives perished. Ringer’s preliminary hearing October 12 was under advisement. H J Kelley and Operator Mitchell face district court trials November 27. information fled.
Pekin reports the Chinese emperor died at 4 pm on Friday amid rumors of last hours. The dowager empress reportedly swooned at a council meeting as edicts named Prince Chin as emperor and Pu Wei as heir presumptive. The reign of Kuang Jien shifts toward the empress’s control.
Washington. Postmaster General Meyer says the postal deficit for the year ended June 10, 1908, totaled 10,278,000. Receipts reached 191,478,000, up 7,595,657 from last year, while expenditures stood at 208,551,886. The deficit marks the largest in post office history. The analysis cites 980,521 as the portion due to congress authorized compensation for several services and staff amid years of growth slowing to 4.20 percent in 1908 due to financial depression.
Professor Mark W Harrington once led the United States Weather Bureau and vanished nearly a decade ago. He is now a hopelessly mentally ill patient at Morris Plains Insane Asylum in New Jersey after being found wandering in Trenton and unable to communicate with staff.
Charles Thomas tried to flee arrest and collapsed as detectives forced entry to the house where he hid. Police say he was among a group that robbed Antonio Bork, a contractor from Amityville, tying him to a tree in a woods and torturing him with knife cuts and ragged cloth. He likely will die.
Julian C Keith on Dan Notter was thrown at the fifth fence but unharmed as Mrs Allen Potts Cobban the first woman rider allowed to contest the jumping trials rode Willow King and received cheers for her graceful riding at the national horse show.
Helena Mont Former Governor R B Smith of Montana is critically ill with uraemic poisonings in Kalispell hospital. He served four years as governor starting January 1 1901 and was United States district attorney under Cleveland. A Kentuckian by birth, he came to Montana in the early state days.
Fred Door, a broker for New York San Francisco and Los Angeles, who failed with about a half million in facilities and assets short of that, proposes a settlement to resume business with creditors as partners. He offers to pay in full prior plans totaling about 6000 and a 25 percent cash payment on all debts with the remaining balance settled from future profits.
Oakland Cal Mark A Wilkins convicted of the murder near Elm Hartet a suburb of this city of Mrs Vernie Carmin formerly of Springfield Mo whose body was found buried under a shed behind the cottage in which they lived as man and wife and sentenced to be executed at San Quentin on Friday has an indefinite lease of life his case appealed on a motion for a new trial and no decision has been rendered by the higher court.
A massive explosion and ensuing fire at the Radhed mine near Hamm in Germany trapped hundreds of miners. Only about 10 survived, with 35 badly hurt and many bodies recovered. rescue attempts were abandoned as flames and collapsed shafts blocked access. A special rescue corps arrived but could not enter the mine galleries.
Washington reports a federal year ending June 3 shows 3 701 killed and 8 989 injured in railways nationwide. Interstate Commerce Commission notes decreases from prior year and quarter metrics with quarter totals and passenger fatalities among the figures.
Suffragettes disrupted a Church of Ireland service as Birrell while addressing disestablishment at City Temple faced hostile interruptions. Rough scenes of crowd trouble led to the ejection of many adherents amid clashes and disorder.
Washington reports China appreciates the U S action in remitting about 11.5 million of the Boxer indemnity under the 190, protocol. A new amortization plan outlines bond maturity to satisfy the original claims, with yearly payments reduced. China shows marked gratitude toward the American government.
Miss Helen Berger of Lincoln Nebraska and Milwaukee planned to wed W. J. Bryan Jr. but guests report the nuptials postponed for at least a year after Miss Berger leaves for a winter stay in New York where she works in music. The Berger family denies any trouble in marriage plans.
A motor boat with ten Chinese men and three white men wrecked on Buffalo breakwall near Michigan street. Six Chinese perished, four survivors rescued by a police boat crew. three white men escaped. Federal authorities seek to arrest those suspected of smuggling Chinese into the United States from Canada.
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