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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
5
The steamer John B Cowle sank following a collision with another vessel. Rescue operations are underway as crews from the harbor respond to the incident. Authorities are investigating the cause and assessing the extent of damage and any casualties.
Three minutes after the steel steamers Isaac M. Scott and John B. Cowie collided in Lake Superior early today about a mile and a half from Whitefish Point. The Cowie sank in fifty fathoms with fourteen crew members lost. The Scott returned to Sault Ste Marie with part of the Cowie’s crew after sustaining bow damage and fog was blamed for the collision.
Charles French of the National Federation of American Homing Pigeons released a coop of seventeen pigeons in Plano for D. L. Palmer of the Cotton Belt Railway. The birds were liberated at 12:01 p m Friday, headed northeast, paused briefly, then resumed their 1000 mile journey toward Cleveland, expected to reach within 24 hours.
Col. H. C. Thurston, 79, famed as the United States' tallest man at seven feet seven and a half inches, died suddenly at his home near here. A Confederate veteran, he attended the Memphis reunion where his stature drew crowds. His burial casket measured eight and a half feet and was specially built.
Eight miles east of St. Joseph Missouri the Platte River has overflowed its banks, submerging bottoms by five to six feet. At Agency twelve miles southeast, flooding forces most residents to flee, leaving only a few businessmen to store stock on upper shelves and workers loading coal and rock onto rail cars to anchor the Santa Fe bridge.
Brownwood residents report Jack Smith, two miles above town, has found an underground river while opening a gravel pit. He claims the aquifer contains pure water enough to supply a city, discovered at twenty seven feet below ground and sixteen feet beneath the bayou bed.
The Laredo Board of Trade secures victory by securing work for an onion crate factory. John Butcher will leave Vassar Michigan in a few days to begin construction. The plant aims to produce 1,200,000 crates to meet the region's annual demand.
Sherman Machinery to be housed in the plant of Sherman Overall Manufacturing Company on East Houston street Birge block. The company offices are capitalized at £15,000, indicating its financial scale and local industrial expansion.
Traffic on the Mexican National line resumed Wednesday, pleasing through passengers who had been detained in Laredo and Monterey for a week due to washouts.
In Nogales, Sonora, Bad Hall of Nutt, New Mexico, broke the world record for steer roping with a 21 second ride at a local rodeo. The previous mark stood at 2115 seconds.
Gen Luke E Wright formerly Secretary of War and Tennessean is reported to be chosen as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court when Chief Justice Fuller retires. The rumor ties Wright to the bench in Washington amid speculation.
Swollen by unprecedented rains and melting mountain snows, rivers across the Missouri Valley have overflowed their banks. Floodwaters have damaged woods and disrupted areas in Missouri and Kansas.
A terse local note states officials will begin work on the Santa Fe cut off project and related peat removal near the city gate this week. Officials emphasize safety and schedule adherence as crews move to advance transport routes.
Mataio state of Geptaia is broke and faces a deficit exceeding half a million dollars. Excess appropriations for 1908 reach $180,000 with a $250,000 increase for 1909. If 1909 revenue falls short like 1908, the shortfall could grow by $180,000 to total $610,000, due to liquor tax revenue shortages.
Dallas considers a major naval display if the War Department approves a suggestion from Lieut. Adolphus Andrews in charge of the navy recruiting station. The proposed exhibit would equal the size of the 1904 St Louis Exposition display and be shown at the Dallas Fair.
A white buffalo robe taken from a buffalo killed on the head waters of Deep Creek near Snyder about thirty years ago by J. W. Mooar is on display. The robe remains with Mr. Mooar and is valued at about $5,000 due to its rarity.
Roosevelt expedition reports successful hunting near Naivasha in East Africa. Roosevelt killed a maned lion charging the hunter, along with four kudus and four rhinoceroses.
A revolution has broken out in Colombia against President Reyes who is in London. Barranquilla and its seaport Savanilla are reported in rebel hands by the British steamer Median arriving from Savannilla.
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway let the contract on Wednesday July 7 for a new brick passenger station at Brownwood. Rivalry in bidding was noted with H. D. McCoy of Cleburne, Texas declared the winner.
The George W. Stone Company of Cleveland Ohio, which sought a Brownwood gas plant franchise, appears set to win approval at the next City Council regular meeting after passage of the second reading.
Alpine reports westbound Southern Pacific No 9 derailed near Marfa at 1:20 AM Monday. Two Mexican men were jailed in Marfa charged with causing the wreck.
Four masked men barged into Jose Santiago’s North Torreon apartment and demanded valuables. Santiago fired a revolver, killing two robbers. The remaining two fled. no further details available.
Fort Worth records an early summer high of 104 degrees. Weather Bureau observations record the heat as breaking local highs, and three deaths have resulted from heat-related causes in the area.
Denison began work Tuesday on the final pier of the Katy bridge spanning Red River. The crossing will have five steel spans over a distance exceeding 1000 feet and cost about 160000 dollars.
Groesbeck reports a fatal burn from a Sunday incident at 3 pm when a person stepped on a match. Mrs. Sol Nussbaum died here Monday at 11 45 after suffering burns from the mishap.
Policemen in Waco will pursue violators of the speed ordinance using a motorcycle equipped with a speedometer. The move targets automobilists and motorcyclists who exceed legal limits, aiming to enforce traffic rules more efficiently.
Brownsville reports from Point Yeaber and Tarpon Beach confirm a storm blowing down many houses. Two lives were lost. People on Tarpon Beach reached the quarantine station and were saved. At Harlingen a number of houses were blown down.
Denison Cotton Mill directors voted Friday to raise capital stock from 150000 to 350000. Considerable improvement work has been completed on the mill during the year.
Charles McKenzie discovered his mother Mrs Jane McKendzie dead in a pasture about three miles from her home and four miles from Corpus Christi city Monday afternoon. The case details remain under investigation by local authorities.
Expected river stage reaches 34.6 feet with crest anticipated later. Officials monitor flood risk along the river at major points including flood controls and warnings issued for nearby communities. Local agencies urge residents to prepare and heed evacuation notices if issued.
The Mississippi River flood near St Louis has inundated over 67,500 acres of wheat land, with crop losses approaching 1.356 million dollars and other crops at 150,000. River stage reached 33 feet 7 inches, forecast crest at 34 feet 6 inches. Front buildings affected as cyclones disrupt steamboats and river towns along the banks.
A cyclone struck three miles southwest of Helmleigh Friday, killing W. B. Dowell, his wife, and his ten year old daughter. Dowell's fourteen year old daughter died later from injuries, and his son was hurt. A second Saturday storm damaged the county, destroying telephone lines and injuring other family members in Dunn.
Memphis reports H L Nelms a 61 year old farmer from Tacaleeche Mississippi went missing February 3 in apparent good health. He reappeared in New Albany saying his mind had been blank since entering a jewelry store there last February.
Twenty seven automobiles carry over one hundred excursionists on a road inspection tour of Ellis County roads. Merchants of Waxahachie fund the trip to spark interest in the road bond election.
In Bogota a report from Bar rangguilla shows heightened danger as General Ortiz, leader of the Magdelan river revolutionists, surrendered to government authorities. He handed over steamers and war material seized ten days earlier, signaling a serious shift in the conflict.
London reports Miss Anita Stewart daughter of William Rhinelander Stewart and Mrs. James Henry Smith will wed Prince Miguel de Braganza, son of Portugal’s rival claimant to the throne, reflecting a high society match.
Sillman Baller, aged thirty five, died at the hospital last night from a sunstroke suffered on Sunday in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Dallas report states John Ludiker, 39, was shot and killed last night. Roy Nix, a well known city figure, is jailed in Dallas County on murder charges.
An acetylene tank charger exploded Tuesday afternoon in Sherman injuring Rudolph Kruger seriously and Mike Sticht with painful injuries. Police and fire crews investigated the blast at the scene.
Four solid train loads totaling 135 cars of tobacco arrived Sunday in Pensacola from Tennessee and Kentucky for export to Liverpool.
Eliasville contains reports on a house fire caused by a lamp exploding burning Edmond Smith’s residence. Several residents, including D. Yaney, W. Souter, and W. Davis, visited Graham on business. Levi Baldwin traded in Eliasville, and the Pratt family plans a health trip west. J A Duckworth and son Lee traveled to Graham, while L M Pratt faced tax-value dispute with Stephens County Commissioners.
A six month old daughter of E N Dewey of Agnewville Va suffered cholera infantum. Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy effected a complete cure and is praised for bowel complaints in children. When diluted and sweetened it is palatable for young patients and is sold by Sloan Drug Co.
Henry Chapel area reports extreme heat and hot winds harming corn while cotton remains healthy. Sunday school attendance was strong and several local families visited. Rev George Hinson to preach next Sunday. many neighbors note community visits and recent moves. News scarce, readers urged to stay busy with work and upcoming protracted meetings.
Mrs G L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine claims her seventy year old mother grew young again after twenty years of dispersia with Electric Bitters. The tonic supposedly revived appetite and sleep, cured liver and kidney issues, and boosted strength. Available at Sloan Drug Co for 50 cents.
The Priscilla Club met Tuesday afternoon with eleven members present. Guests included Mesdames Vick and Widmayer. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs W C Harrell. Terrell Payne is receiving medical treatment in Dallas.
The Home Missionary Society of the Baptist church held a meeting at Mrs. Cannedy’s home last Thursday with seventeen members one visitor and thirty three attendees including children. Discussions covered Japan fields and a paper by Mrs. George Black enlightened the work. Mite Boxes yielded nearly twenty dollars and free will offerings over twenty dollars, totaling about forty dollars. Mrs. Cannedy presided and led a lively session. Afterward Mrs. Crawford christened her new Oldsmobile and transported the ladies home with grateful hearts.
An advertising blurb urges readers to keep Bal lard's Snow Liniment for burns and scalds, claiming instant relief and quick healing. It notes availability from all druggists and promises immediate comfort for minor injuries.
Hot winds from the 10th sweep South Bend with three days left to blow. J W Burgess plows alternate rows of June corn to cope with heat. Mrs Walter Corbett and two children Fay and Willie May head to Scurry county for a two week visit. Local churchgoers attend Tank Valley services as Annie Harrell returns from Graham. Bertha McBrayer visits Gooseneck friends, and a fruit supper draws attendees from Lone Star and Eliasville. J R Halcomb and wife travel to Graham while a Methodist protracted meeting starts Friday before the fourth Sunday. Aunt Emiline McBrayer suffers a scalding coffee accident.
A traditional testimonial-style ad proclaims the product keeps the family free from aches and pains and heals cuts burns and rheumatic ailments. It lists 25c 50c and $1.00 prices and notes availability from all druggists.
Arthur Martin, a Loving rural mail carrier, married Pearl Steen at her parents home with Rev. G W Black officiating last Sunday. The couple, praised as a popular, hardworking pair, begin a new life together as local news notes another event with Children’s Day exercises mentioned.
Luther Clark left Wednesday for a few days in Dallas. He will visit B A Snoddy's for post cards and variety goods. Misses Christinia and Theola Yates left Sunday for an extended visit to Fort Worth and Dallas. They will not return until September.
The Loving Sunday School hold a long program starting at 10:30 am with readings by RB. TF Short and music by J. T. Marshall Tom Watson and Mrs Be Underwood. A dinner for the largest crowd and an evening service raised 7.79 for Buckner Orphan Home. Local families faced fevers illness, a railroad camp wedding, and sick relatives as the community noted efforts of Superintendent and Mrs Prather.
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