Augusts W Ferrin 1903 by A W Fania
A fragmented note references Augustus W Ferrin born 1903 and credits A W Fania as author or source. The readable data points include names and a date, with limited context about the event or relevance.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
9
A fragmented note references Augustus W Ferrin born 1903 and credits A W Fania as author or source. The readable data points include names and a date, with limited context about the event or relevance.
The old statehouse in Philadelphia, a beacon of American independence, is described as a historic museum housing relics from the Declaration of Independence to the Constitution. The article recounts the Liberty Bell’s journey, notable events tied to Independence Hall, and the building’s preservation ahead of a second centennial celebration.
Fragmentary verse evokes patriotic imagery with lines about flag, star spangled fame, and marching soldiers. It references a nation’s enduring pride, tears, and the blue and white banner while mixing garbled fragments and names.
Elaborate resort displays near New York and other cities show rockets that whir upward and burst into stars and flower like showers. Spectators hear cheers as red white and blue orbs drift earthward. Costs range from two to five dollars for small items to tens of thousands for larger, a carload often exceeding ten thousand dollars.
A narrator recalls teaching Polly the words to Hurrah for George Washington and failing to persuade her. On the Fourth of July Polly finally speaks the cheer after a street band’s Star Spangled Banner music and a burst of fireworks.
A Chicago Daily News item notes a preacher asks about the signing location of the Declaration of Independence. The column reflects on historical accuracy and common misconceptions, highlighting Philadelphia as the signing city and discussing the document's final restoration context.
Des Moines Iowa July 1 James C Davis counsel for the Northwestern says Iowa railroads have lost 8 000 000 in freight rates due to recent cuts by the railroad commissioners He says the cuts are unfair and a score of leading railroad attorneys seek to have the commission restore them River to river rates face scrutiny today
Across Chicago Philadelphia and Whiting Indiana the heat wave is blamed for multiple deaths and numerous prostrations. Chicago reports eleven deaths from yesterday's heat while Philadelphia notes six new heat related deaths. In Whiting seven jailed men claim heat drove them to assault their wives.
A Philadelphia Evening Bulletin report says a rumor persists that American Telephone and Telegraph has gained an interest in Western Union Telegraph, with claims of changes in Western Union operations around New York under AT&T influence, while AT&T denials and noncomment from official sources leave the question unsettled.
A Chicago jury in Judge Kernsten's court acquits Michael Pacellano of murdering Frank Sereno over Sereno's alleged betrayal of Pacellano's sister. Sereno allegedly lured Mrs. Fresso to New York, promised marriage after a divorce, then abandoned her. after a train trip the shooting occurred. Also, Mrs Macguire was killed and five others injured in Spokane automobile crash last night.
In Toronto on July 1, professors David Starr Jordan of Stanford and E. E. Primne of Ottawa join fisheries treaty commissioners to recheck regulations. They deem the rules near perfect but seek another review to prevent future changes.
Washington reports say a final vote on the tariff bill is unlikely before September as Senator Money lists many key provisions still unreported by the Senate finance committee. He warned that until these items are before the chamber no solid judgment can be made on the measure.
A 17 year old son of Henry Miller near Roland Iowa shot and killed Martin Langland last evening. Langland had been target shooting and was hit when a 7 year old girl pointed a loaded gun at a playmate during a chat with Miller's daughters. Langland died about a half hour later.
Omaha reports Nebraska is out of debt for the first time in history. The treasurer paid off warrants totaling about 76,000 against a general fund. Appropriations by the last legislature were a little over 4,000,000, becoming claims on July 1. Taxes next December and January will replenish the treasury.
In New York a witness testifies that Al Adams the former policy king left a fortune but failed to bring happiness to his family. Marguerite Gilbert, a one armed palmist and friend of Mrs Adams, described late night trips to the Tenderloin and efforts to stop divorces. The suit by Gilbert for 30000 on a note was dismissed as collectable only after Adams’s death. Adams condemned his family as having spent his money.
Lie Hing Hsu Chinese charge d'affaires in Mexico City died today at the Chinese legation after several days of peritonitis. He was 42, nephew of Li Hung Chang. His wife and four children were at his bedside. body to be sent to China.
Rafael Reyes president of Colombia arrived in London for a brief stay and will visit Paris to see relatives before resuming the presidency after his continental tour.
In Toledo yesterday a preliminary hearing concluded for Salvatore Lima Sebastian Lima and Salvatore Rizzo all of Marion. The three men belonging to the alleged Black Hand band were sent to the federal grand jury.
Callaway Nebraska July 1 The supposed mountain lion feared for killing calves and colts was killed by Walter Brown near Oconto 15 miles southwest of Callaway. The animal, a large gray wolf, measured 66 inches tip to tip and weighed 100 pounds. A $180 reward had been offered dead or alive by local stockmen. Brown used a shotgun loaded with ball bearings from a cream separator due to no shot available.
In Elisabeth New Jersey early today Edward Cooley died when a tire burst causing his car to skid into a telegraph pole. Stanley Reed survived with a fractured skull while John Hainer of New York suffered compound arm fractures and Mrs. Tucker of Newark had bruises and shock. In Seattle seven residents were injured in a collision of an automobile with a Northern Pacific freight train near Georgetown with two likely fatally hurt.
Dennis J. Minton, 23, of Knoxville, committed suicide at his aunt’s house last night before a planned wedding. Reports say friends of a neighborhood girl urged him to marry her, prompting the fatal act.
Governor Hadley refused a respite for Claude Brooks a Black defendant sentenced to be hanged in Kansas City for the murder of Sid Herndon a cripple with robbery as his motive the action announced in Jefferson City Missouri.
Chicago Mayor Busse won approval from the city council finance committee to offer a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Sunday night damage at the expo.
A blast in downtown Chicago wrecks the Central Telephone exchange and damages cables, injuring John LaDuc and 14 others, as related to a gamblers' bomb campaign. The blast centers in an alley behind Clark and Washington streets, with nearby saloons and gambling joints also damaged or destroyed.
Chicago reports four deaths from heat related causes with many prostrations. A man named Carl Summers allegedly became deranged by exposure and died after entering a lake. In Denver heavy heat disrupted rails causing a derailment of the Denver & Rio Grande near Sedalia and a Colorado Midland city line incident with injuries. The day reached 98 degrees, the hottest in 19 years.
About 6 000 miners in the north Pittsburg coal field quit work amid unresolved tensions. No strike call had been issued yet though a suspension was possible. two operators Sheridan Coal and McCormick Coal signaled concessions. Union grievances include discrimination against union workers, hearings for discharged men, longer lunch breaks, bulletin boards in car barns, and layoffs and shorter runs.
Washington June 30 President Taft faces a legal battle over whisky labeling as attorneys for all interests present argue before the court. Devoted to the Wiley chemist decision the case attracts prominent figures including Joseph H Choate ambassador to Greece.
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