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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
2
The week summary notes varied items from U S foreign policy shifts, diplomacy updates, and domestic concerns. It mentions tercentenary ideas, academic honors, industrial fires, crime reports, and social events, with several named individuals and institutions across multiple states.
Hibbing Minn July 28 a warrant for Ten filo Petriella the Italian strike organizer spurs fears of wider unrest. Deputies guard docks as Pinkerton guards deter violence, while negotiations and possible arbitration duel with threats of mass force. Officials report scattered armed guards, growing readiness for a dock reopening and potential settlement as leaders insist on union recognition and terms.
A string of deadly incidents reported across towns includes lightning killing Vinell Bowniai while milking a cow near Mrs Tower’s farm, a fall from hayloft killing Henry de Moss in Knoxville Town, a fatal wreck of an excursion train at Isle Station, and an explosion at the Avoc mill of American Powder Co. The report notes elective execution of Charlee Bonter in Auburn for murder, a fire destroying part of a plant in Avoc, and significant damages from a gas stove blast in Dallas. An engine derailment near Jonesboro-Mill Creek kills ward Willins and injures Engineer Wilde. Lille Barnes dies after bicycle fall near Milton Iowa.
San Francisco July 21 The local telegraphers union served notice on Western Union that the spirit of the agreement ending the strike is not observed. Resolutions passed to take the matter to higher officials at Western Union, threatening renewed hostilities between union and employers.
A young farmer named King living nearby was struck and instantly killed by lightning while heading to the pasture to drive stock home. He met death on July 31 as he walked toward the cows, a sudden fatal event witnessed locally.
After four days of digging, Clarence Kitzmiller of Sheboygan was found dead near the Chippewa River bank. Authorities are unsure if the death was accidental or intentional.
The United States Steel Corp has rounded up what is believed to be the worst Black Hand gang in the country after months of work and a nationwide dragnet. Forty men are jailed in Newcastle Pennsylvania Youngstown Sharon Plainfield Rochester and other areas with a dozen murders in Mahoning Shenango valleys attributed to the group.
Police detectives W. H. Richardson and George Wilson were shot by an unknown burglar last night in Counci Blutts Iowa. They are believed to be in critical condition and may die. The murderer escaped.
Grand jury in Clinton Mississippi returns six counts against Fred Magill and Mrs Faye Graham Magill in the death of Mrs Pet Magill, alleged to involve strychnine arsenic suffocation and other causes. Crowd gathers as defendants are led to jail. judge to decide on speedy trial and joint proceedings.
Jacob Reisinger of Marshalltown Iowa fired at a target missing the mark and struck his sweetheart Florence Brunner in the right leg. The wound is not likely serious but could provoke resentment if Florence objects to his aim.
Misa May Nane of Noble township was playing when a hairpin drove into her skull two inches, penetrating the brain. She was unconscious for three hours but is expected to recover, according to Atlantic Iowa reports.
In Maine Wisconsin Ole Olson 70s died likely of heart failure while eating dinner at a lone hovel. A house search turned up 6000 dollars in cash and negotiable papers hidden in various spots. Also reported are two alleged jewelry thieves captured in Madison and a new immigration commissioner George F Welch of Morton named in St Paul with salary noted.
A giant sturgeon weighing 560 pounds and measuring nine feet three inches was landed by a local trawler and exposed for sale at Aberdeen Market, the largest sturgeon ever reported in the area. Local fishermen weigh the catch at the northern grounds before sale.
President Kingsley of New York Life Insurance outlines a program emphasizing strict economy, widest public confidence, and continuation as a world‑wide institution. He calls for intelligent economy, newness under the law, and safeguarding policyholders’ interests as paramount.
Reports by Ernest Thompson Seton note chipmunks vocalize at about 130 chirps per minute in spring. In Manitoba their singing begins early April with loud perches and repeated chucking calls. Observations from Cos Cob in 1905 record a sustained 11 minute chirping session at 120 chirps per minute on April 29 and lighter singing at three chirps per second on May 28.
Michael Steinman of 7 Skinner Avenue Brooklyn states his twelve year old son suffered a persistent eczema with burning sores. After doctors failed the Cuticura Ointment and Remedies provided great improvement and full cure, leaving the boy’s skin smooth and healthy. The claim is dated April 16 1905.
The article notes practicable wireless telephony now reaches about ten miles, lagging behind wireless telegraphy. It cites weak currents as a key barrier and contrasts land and submarine cable ranges, stating land telephony could extend to 1,500 miles or more with investment, while wireless must greatly extend range to surpass wire.
A testimonial describes headaches nervousness and biliousness relieved after quitting coffee and switching to Postum Food Coffee. The narrator notes their family and neighbors improved, with one neighbor returning to full work and sewing. The ad claims a book offers the reason for Postum's benefits.
Ottumwa Iowa August 4 five people were drowned when a launch capsized in the Des Moines river near the city. The victims include William H Powell his wife and son Hallie Mia J F Bravens and an infant. The pleasure party was out when high water and a broken edgian caused loss of control. The boat drifted over the dam and struck rocks below. Powell was a prominent young musician.
Police in New York press the hunt for the killer of eight year old Katie Trecachier found strangled in a First Avenue cellar. The department reports another attempted assault on a young girl and a mob incident prevented by officers.
Cleveland August 4 Northweet leaders claim a harsher coal famine is coming than the record year, driven by railroad shortages of boat coal and roaring ore demand after the ore handlers strike. Upper lake fuel supply to dwindle as railways fail to deliver.
Kansas City August 4 Charles Jones a Negro janitor at Sulphur J T bank was arrested on a charge of stealing 3000 from the bank. He had eaten 260 while $2250 was recovered from his wife who said $3500 was buried at her old Sulphur home. The money was recovered.
Latest quotations from Graie Livestock Centers and major Midwest markets on Aug 4 show mixed ranges in wheat corn oats and rye across Northern Duluth Chicago Milwaukee and Minneapolis. Cattle hog and sheep prices vary by grade with Beef calves and stockers noted, plus regional city bids from Bronx City Iowa and South St Paul.
Chicago yesterday saw a decision by committees from the Associated Building and the Teamsters' Joint Council to abandon the annual Labor Day parade. They argue the event costs labor very large sums that could be better used elsewhere.
A scaffold collapse on the Virginie Gay farm five miles west of here sent four men roofing a barn twenty feet to the ground injuring all seriously. Injuries reported as severe. Local rescuers responded to aid the injured workers at the scene.
Superior Wis Aug 4 The areamen Winnebago left port yesterday bound Pacific coast via Cape Horn route Capt Ewart expects to reach San Francisco in November A photographer who shot all presidents from Grant to Roosevelt says the current occupant is the hardest to expose as he cannot stay still for more than five seconds and must be bent twisted into awkward poses.
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