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Newspaper
Garland Globe
Location
Garland, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
2
In Cinlesburg Michigan a four year old boy clung to a cow's horns as the animal charged toward a barn. The cow crashed into a beam near a doorway and toppled dead. The impact displaced the cow's backbone, lengthening its tail by seven inches. The boy escaped unhurt, landing in a haymow.
Seattle man Thomas Jones searched for a lost collie on his ranch near San Juan Island. A second dog led him to an abandoned well where the missing collie was found alive after 24 days, fed by the other dog which kept the animal company and supplied it with food.
John D. Cole fell from a tree in Linwood Lor ton’s orchard about four miles from Woodstown New Jersey and was believed dead after three hours of unconsciousness. Two doctors treated him and reset his dislocated neck restoring the bones to place amid a loud report like a pistol shot. Doctors now hold out hope for his recovery.
A Strand Magazine sketch notes Cockneys’ wit as a defense against pickpockets. It contrasts street humor with theft and references Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger, suggesting clever youths avoid serious trouble through humor.
Ten men are held on murder charges in the death of Captain Rankin near Reelfoot lake. With a circuit court special session at Talon City, the area faces military control by five National Guard companies under Colonel Tatum as posses are tapped to aid the militia. The Western Tennessee Land Company, tied to Rankin and Taylor, previously prevailed in land disputes amid night rider warnings. The grand jury will review evidence to indict every member of the night riders with the court operating under military protection.
A plot to assassinate high Chinese officials during a reception for American fleet officers has caused broad government anxiety. Precautions are being heightened for the fleet's stay and events. Viceroy Song of Fukien province, arriving aboard the Hai Yung, spent the night on the cruiser.
Reports from Medicine Hat Saskatchewan recount the first eastbound trains since Monday reaching Hat last Saturday. A severe storm forced Donald Cameron a shearer and two others to abandon their sheep for safety. Cameron died after sixty hours without sleep or food. the others reached a ranch in safety.
Japanese naval men praised the behavior of American sailors in Tokyo. By midnight Saturday twenty six men were reported missing but most were found by Sunday and will be placed on board the Yankton which sailed Tuesday. No desertion occurred as sailors were overcome by hospitality.
In Gulfport a cowboy from a wild west show and a local policeman were killed after a confrontation in a crowded area. Lon Selby allegedly rode into a crowd striking people with his revolver as Officer Lee Vardance pursued. Both men were later found near the railroad with single bullet wounds and empty shells in their revolvers.
On a bridal tour two hours after the ceremony, a jealous suitor fired at the couple in a New Orleans train car. The bride’s husband and her uncle restrained the assailant, who fled with the weapon after a confrontation. The former suitor, a professor from Alexandria, was arrested. Beauve, 24, had confronted the couple moments before.
St Petersburg reports official data on military court executions in 1908 totaling 627 and including 84 soldiers and 543 civilians. Most were for murder or robbery, with Malte province leading, followed by Kiev regiment, Odessa, War saw, and Moscow as noted.
Lawrence Kan. Peter Marsolo 19 of Crawford N J was killed by lightning on a farm eight miles north of Lawrence on Friday April 14. He and relatives had set out to walk to San Francisco for 500 dollars, with Margolin receiving 250 after covering half the distance.
Samburg reports threats against Governor M. R. Patterson who leads the investigation of night rider depredations. Troop detachments guarding him are increased and extra precautions taken to protect the military camp. On Friday threats were voiced as he passed a store, with jeers and wishes that he would not live to run again for office.
Prominent Tennessee lawyers Colonel RR Z. Taylor and Captain Quintin Rankin were seized by masked night riders at Walnut Log, Tenn. Rankin was hanged and Taylor escaped after a dramatic swim to Reed Foot lake. The feud stemmed from the West Tennessee Land Company's fishing regulations and fees on Reel Foot Lake.
Three crew members died after an explosion on the steamer Maggie Marshall as a steam pipe burst in midlake. Engineeer Peterson, Assistant Engineer Hicks, and two other crewmen perished. four bodies recovered and ship towed to Kenosha harbor. Some crew swam a mile to aid others, heroic efforts amid disaster.
London reports a House of Commons debate on pressing unemployment amid starvation risk. Premier Aquith outlined a $1,500,000 relief fund, accelerated naval orders totaling $12,500,000 for nine torpedo boat destroyers and five unarmored cruisers, and a winter draft of 24,000 reserves. Labor demands remain unmet.
Reports warn the October 12 typhoon and heavy rains in the Cagayan valley caused severe flooding up to thirty feet in places. Deaths may reach 300 as rivers rose and hid towns. In Aparri American residents led by Lieutenants Treadway and Clark rescued locals from flooded houses and drifting debris.
A cloudburst at Dale raises the Canadian river inundating the valley between Shawnee and McLeod and washing out tracks on Rock Island Missouri Kansas Texas and Santa Fe lines. Perry cloudburst floods streams and crops while Pawnee town residents face six feet of water in a third of the town.
Winnipeg report states the Grand Trunk Pacific will construct a second main line through Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. The route starts north of Brandon and runs across Saskatchewan to southern Alberta, creating a parallel line to the current Edmonton bound segment.
New York reports Frank C. Marrin a Brooklyn lawyer convicted of swindling widow Caroline Barry out of 50 000 dollars. He was sentenced Wednesday to from fifteen to twenty years in state prison. The scheme began thirteen years ago and traced to Honduras. He later worked in Philadelphia in large scale cotton operations and was recently convicted in a U S court in Pennsylvania of fraud related to those activities.
Tokio guests numbered about 1600 at a dinner and ball in honor of the American fleet visit. Only officials were invited to the ball. Premier Katsura proposed the health of President Roosevelt and Ambassador O'Brien, and the emperor of Japan.
In Cetlnje Montenegrin women demonstrate in the streets led by Princess Zenia and Princess Vera chanting war songs and calling men to defend national heirs. The event ends with the two princesses forming a committee to enroll Red Cross Nurses.
In Tokyo a vast turnout welcomed the American battleship fleet officers. A torch procession swelled beyond 16,000, drawing cheers and lantern music as Admiral Sperry and dignitaries watched from a stand. The crowd roared as the procession neared the embassy, with ovations for Mrs. Offren and the embassy party.
In New York City Dr Kevin J Conk a soon to be physician faced manslaughter charges in a fire case. He reportedly drank a potent poison and left a letter to his wife urging her not to grieve. The note hinted at a desire to avoid disgrace and a possible legal ordeal.
Henry Jobnson a Roosevelt crewman claims the Arctic steamer Roosevelt collided with an iceberg before Brak but Robert Parlett the ship's carpenter says there was no injury to Theodore Roosevelt. The Roosevelt left New York days ago amid rumors of damage and injuries.
A. L. Wick retired banker from Greenville, William W. Wick of Portland, Oregon, died in a local hotel shortly after arriving to visit his brother at the Greenville hospital. He reached at 2 am Sunday in apparently good health and died of apoplexy. He was 60 years old. The death may hasten his brother’s condition.
An important meeting of Salt Lake Route heads was held in Los Angeles on Friday. President Clark arrived from Jerome Arizona where he inspected Clark copper properties. J Rosy Clark vice president and R K Wells general manager arrived from Salt Lake City. Freight traffic and differentials were discussed and key policies decided.
Congress will be asked to appropriate 246000000 for Isthmian canal work in fiscal year 1910, contingent on War Department approval. This follows a 27000000 appropriation for 1909, including 14500000 for three vessels. The 1910 plan covers seven months on Gatun locks beginning December.
Charles Joseph Magnus a first class musician on the Dolphin was arrested at a local hotel in Loulaville Kentucky on a deserter charge. He claimed marriage to Ada Gorman daughter of the late Senator Arthur P. Gorman. He enlisted as Hart Love and had 18000 in bonds and 6000 in cash. He will be returned to the navy.
MN Waddell former general silos agent testifies at a government hearing on alleged Sherman anti trust violations. He claims a deficient remedy or control kept the powder trade in the United States between 95 and 8 per cent of gunpowder and 90 per cent of blasting powder.
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