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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
5
While sailing with two porters on Lake Naivasha Roosevelt faced twelve hippos that lunged to capsize the boat. He shot and killed a cow and later a bull to drive away the herd, saving the crew from instant death. He returned to camp after the incident.
Paris reports advise the president will not quickly choose a new premier to replace Clemenceau. Briand is favored for the post while Delcasse is unlikely due to past enmity and opposition. The old cabinet may be reinstated as Paris braces for a bridging act by the president.
Washington July 21 President Taft calls a special cabinet meeting to discuss government expenditures and budget priorities.
Ex-President Roosevelt begins travel to Camp Lagosia in Africa after a pause in hunting. He plans moves to Gonavaisha region and Nairobi, staying there through August 5 while continuing his writing.
Vienna July 21 reports say railroad magnate E H Harriman ignored medical orders to rest and recuperate. He conducted vast stock market transactions by cable from Bad Gastein, necessitating extra operators and prompting stormy exchanges with his physicians over his continued workload.
Four people died in a grade crossing accident on the Mobile and Ohio line in Columbus Mississippi. Farmer Matthew Holloway drove his carriage over the crossing just after a freight train passed. The train stopped backed up and the caboose struck the carriage killing Ida Holloway Anna Holloway two children all sisters.
Pierré July at the railroad contractors on the lines through the Cheyenne river and Standing Rock Indian reservations report that Indian workers are satisfactory on grading. The project will provide them with spending money this fall.
Fargo July 21 Bishop Shanley of the Catholic church of North Dakota was found dead in his room heart disease listed as the cause He was 57 and the nephew of Archbishop Ireland The sudden death ends his service to the church in North Dakota
Spokane obituary details the life of William Gabin Lewis born near Cincinnati in 1823. A veteran independent scout with General Miles, he hunted, prospected, and mined across the West from Arizona to Alaska. At 71 he walked to Alaska with rifle and pan, returning wealthy and ending his days in Spokane at 418 the Great Divide.
Weather records at the Homestake station show rainfall since January 4 totaling 28.72 inches for the year, already exceeding the entire 1908 total of 27.85 inches by .87 inches. Heavy month precipitation of 2.78 inches to date followed by recent severe storms prompts expectations of better weather and warmer sunshine.
Rio de Janeiro reports a war threat spreading to involve Argentina Bolivia Peru and Brazil. Diplomatic ties are broken between Argentine and Bolivia and a declaration of war is anticipated due to a Peru Bolivia land dispute.
In Kenosha on July 22, two strikers were shot and six seriously injured as clashes with guards followed a tannery wage dispute. Deputy Morehouse was struck, Officer Nelson slugged, and a third striker shot later. Col. Falk arrived with 15,000 strikers armed in the streets. Governor Davidson ordered investigation and possible troop deployment. Acting Chief Newhouse was clubbed during the unrest.
Patrick Clark of Spokane reports selling his stake in the Magistral Ameca mines near Guadalajara, retains Furnace Creek interests in California, and says copper demand is strong despite high output from low grade Arizona and Nevada mines. Eastern capital seeks Northwest investments, with George W Perkins and associates inspecting the Inland Empire, signaling ample funding for future development.
A second Texas gulf coast storm battered Austin causing heavy damage to the city hospital and other buildings while trains were blown off tracks. Reports say Galveston communications were cut and several towns including Hallottaville Vorkum and LaGrange reported destruction and danger remains along the coast.
The Roosevelt party led by Theodore Roosevelt and including Kermit arrived at Naivasha and rested at the Government farm as guests of the Governor. Edmund Heller remained with the group as the zoologist while Roosevelt and Kermit planned to travel to Nairobi for a week. The ex president will hunt no more until his Nairobi return.
In Watseka Illinois today July 22 trials of those charged with the murder of John Saylor were continued until December. The widow appeared in court in mourning and weeping as the motion to quash the indictment was overruled.
Reports from Madrid say Spain risks a financial panic as the war department requests 60 000 troops for a prolonged campaign to quell Moor uprisings around Melilla. Securities slip as confidence wanes amid fears of a Moor capture and scarce ammunition.
Emaciated suffragettes were freed from prison today after a hunger strike. They were carried through the streets by supporters while asserting plans to publicize charges against the jailers.
Senators Gamble and Crawford met with President Taft to back a tariff revision plan, agreeing to cut hides duties by two thirds or place hides on the free list. They previously supported free lumber iron ore coal and oil, but opposed freeing print paper and hope a satisfactory tariff bill will pass.
Margaret Howell Jefferson Davis Hayes daughter of Jefferson Davis dies in Colorado Springs Her funeral occurred at home and the body was moved to Evergreen cemetery then to Richmond Va for interment Memorial services are planned in local Episcopal churches with southern visitors to attend Her social prominence in Colorado Springs is noted with activities and clubs paused for the period
The confession recounts Emil Victor's plan to rob and kill the Christie family and Michael Ronayne in their Ontario farm. He killed J W Christie, then Mike Ronayne, Mrs Christie, Mildred Christie, and stole valuables before fleeing. Victor hid in a barn manger after the killings awaiting new victims.
Senorita E Fernau of Valverde del Cantino Spain, daughter of a Spanish mine owner, married H W Hall a Nelson British Columbia barrister at All Saints Cathedral Spokane Washington. The ceremony followed ancient Spanish customs after a romance that began in Huelva. The bride traveled solo across the Atlantic and North America as a tourist arriving the day before the wedding.
The August 9 drawing near Coeur d'Alene will determine 700000 acres of Indian lands in Eastern Washington Northern Idaho and Western Montana. An estimated 300000 applicants will register in person or by proxy including many veterans. Officials warn perjury prosecutions for false oath and note only about one in a hundred may gain allotments with holdings around 160 acres. The timber belt promises substantial timber value as well.
A five story building under construction collapsed in St Petersburg on July ag, killing forty workmen and several pedestrians and injuring many more. Workers and rescuers removed the bodies and debris voces. The death toll may rise further.
South Omaha was designated a reserve city today in Washington, marking a new status for the area. The designation affects local governance and state oversight, with officials noting implications for funding, district planning, and municipal services.
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