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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
4
An 19th century ad claims Dr H James cured his only daughter of consumption with a Calcutta herb recipe after other remedies failed. The doctor offers the free preparation for two stamps, promising cures for night sweats nausea and a fresh cold within seventy four hours, with Philadelphia address for responses.
Advertisement claims Washington’s malaria germs thrive in Potomac marshes and describe symptoms. It extols Electric Bitters as a universal tonic curing malaria and related illnesses, praising R. M. James of Louellen, S.C. and noting a 50 cent price with guarantee by O. M. sen.
Washington August 6 The tariff bill was revised and Congress adjourned the extraordinary session. The Senate approved the conference report 47 to 31 and leather schedule changes were adopted with nearly all senators present. McCumber and McLaurin provisions on free cotton bagging and rebate rules moved, while final adjournment sine die was set for 6 p m. Speaker Cannon praised members as the House wrapped up tariff work and a social atmosphere followed the finish.
Rescue crews recovered three bodies and searched for two more missing as a pleasure boat on the Patapsco River capsized after striking submerged debris. Five people are dead, with confirmations and a continuing recovery effort ongoing.
President Taft issued a statement outlining his thoughts on the Payne tariff act. He said the bill is not perfect but a sincere effort by the party to revise downward and align with the party platform, while acknowledging imperfections.
President Taft has sent to the Senate the nomination of A Pratt Andrew of Massachusetts to be director of the mint. He succeeds Frank A Leach who resigned to lead the People's Water company of Oakland. Andrew, an expert on financial matters, serves as assistant to the national monetary commission and is a Harvard economics professor living near Gloucester Massachusetts.
Constantinople reports Greece must recall Greek officers in Crete. Four protecting powers oversee the issue, with possible intervention if Turkey presses harder. Rumors of Turkish troop transports denied, but a Turkish fleet near Rhodes may move toward Crete, risking handover of command from Sir Douglas Gamble to a Turkish admiral.
George M. Shippy, chief of police of Chicago, tendered his resignation in a letter to Mayor Busse. He cites ill health and says he is in Petoskey, Michigan, from which he writes it will be many months before his health is restored.
Chicago Aug 7 The peace securing move emerges as street car firms and workers inch toward a wage rise. President Mirren of Chicago City Railway signals readiness to grant a three year contract after workers sign. President Roach of North and West Sidelines endorses a similar concession.
A Lexington court ruled the last city election fraudulent and corrupt, declaring it void. The decision removes Mayor Skain and three other Democratic officials, effectively cleaning the city leadership. The ruling cites fraud in the 07 election and impacts multiple city offices.
In defiance of Chinese objections Japan begins construction at both ends of the Antung Mukden line. Tokyo instructs engineers to proceed amid tensions seen as similar to 1904 disputes. Britain’s Sir J Jordan cites Beijing’s claim the line is for military use to pressure concessions.
Madrid reports the crisis in Spain is at an end with the government announcing tranquility from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean. The release of editor Senor Iglesias and slight censorship relief are seen as signs the danger has passed. Barcelona resumes normal life but tensions remain over military repression and future unrest. Prisoners in Montjuich, Sabadell, and Tarrassa await release as the populace grows wary.
In Spokane in August, the last chance to apply for Flathead reservation lands passed. Judge Witten notes the final tally missed expectations, with totals from Coeur Alone 104,416 Kalispell 22,298 Missoula 50,994 Spokane 96,821, yielding 274,529 overall and possibly rising by 20,000. Applications must reach the land office before August 8 when the drawing starts.
sarron Wisconsin Aug 7 A wealthy farmer living near Cameron killed his wife and two daughters aged eighteen and sixteen then hanged himself in his barn. The crime was discovered when Hanson’s other children returned from a berrying trip.
Capetown Ang 7 reports remaining survivors of the Leard Bettiah steamer near Slang Bay after a night voyage on August 4. Of the eighty aboard, thirty two died with twenty one rescued earlier. only twelve unaccounted for as crews struggle with the wreckage and adverse conditions.
A fragmented report describes gold shipments routed from Fairbanks Alaska to Vancouver BC with unclear handlers and dates. The text mentions Mall and Searels Wust and hints at government offices or routes but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
In Mourmelon France on August 7 Roger Sommer, the French aviator, set a new world duration record for light motor planes by keeping his aircraft airborne for 2 hours 27 minutes and 15 seconds. He started slowly but soon increased speed. crowds cheered as the craft finally landed, recognizing the new achievement surpassing Wilbur Wright.
Salt Lake City August 7 Samuel R Van Sant former governor of Minnesota is the first candidate for commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic to arrive on the scene and begin his campaign.
Governor Van Sant and his wife arrived early with the Minnesota delegation and opened headquarters. Both Atlantic City and St. Louis are seeking the next encampment as representatives begin campaigning.
Swedish troops in Falun and Solleftes have mutinied, with the government alarmed. Barracks confinement followed. The executive union calls printers to strike, digging workers rejoin strikers as food problems persist in Stockholm amid ongoing labor unrest.
Minneapolis and Chicago grain markets show wheat bids for Sept and Dec near 1.29 and 1.28 dollars with various Northern grades at 1.26 to 1.28. Flax futures around 1.36 to 1.45, meat prices for cows and hogs listed, and small livestock values noted. Chicago reports mixed wheat and corn quotes, pork futures, and dairy product prices, while markets at St Paul and Duluth list similar grain and livestock figures and ongoing commodity activity.
A court order issued by the probate court names Hearia as the subject of the case. The document, bearing the court seal, sets forth actions to be taken on the specified date by the court. Further details appear in the sealed docket and related filings filed with the clerk.
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