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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
6
The latest census estimate places South Dakota's population at about 508000, marking an increase from prior years. Officials cite growth in rural areas and small towns, with several counties contributing to the rise.
The 1900 census shows North Dakota with 210 008 residents, Nebraska at 1 000 044, and changes across states. Kentucky Derby drew fifty thousand spectators in Lauraville while author Eugene T. Bawgor, creator of Deadwood Dick, died of pneumonia in Ban Joe. A long distance balloon voyage over Nashville reached Owens Nashville as pilots chase world records.
Secretary Wilson signs memoranda with Great Northern and Northern Pacific to cooperate in preventing fires along rail lines. Railroads to clear up to 200 feet from rights of way and equip locomotives with spark arresters. Forest Service to designate the protective strip jointly and to aid in fire fighting with prompt alerts and shared responsibilities. Public notices indicate cost sharing rules with exceptions for proven non-responsibility.
Madrid May 10. Reports that the future king of Spain, the prince of the Asturias, is deaf and dumb or defective have been proven false. Recent visitors to the royal palace note his healthy appearance and declare he is a fine and intelligent boy who has his faculties in full possession.
William C. Walker aged 22 died at Homestake hospital at 7 15 last night from injuries received when rock fell on him at the mine Saturday. He had only been in Lead three months. R Smith prepared the remains for shipment aboard tonight's Burlington. His brother John accompanied the body to Willow Springs Missouri for interment.
Frank Burhorn becomes owner of Booth’s automobile by luck as authorities report a disturbance last night where several people were injured while a crowd gathered around the scene.
Philadelphia on May 10 reports Bishop Oxi W. Whittaker head of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania celebrated his eightieth birthday today. Cincinnati hosts the tenth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs with 3,000 delegates expected. visiting club women fill streets and trains as events, conferences, and entertainments unfold tonight and tomorrow.
About four thousand PR eight hand lers of twenty five roads announce potential walkout affecting Chicago routes. The action could halt transit services with broad city impact and labor pressure on management.
A 4000 member freight handler strike on twenty-two railroads is to be declared tomorrow amid wage demand protests. The action follows near inaction on wage increases and timed to press labor arbitration efforts.Washington meanwhile names William L. Chambers as third arbitrator in the Chicago west region rail dispute with engineers and conductors. He joins Chairman Hoa in the panel deliberating the case.
London May 10 Premier Ax after a hurried cabinet meeting gave a brief interview with the new king. He refused to discuss a political tie between liberals and conservatives. The liberals claim conservatives use the truce to strengthen their position. King George will not issue a general mourning order due to hardship on the poor.
Chicago May 6 State's Attorney Wayman says Representative H J C Greckemeyer of Carlisle Illinois has squealed and corroborated White's story of bribery in the Lorimer election to the senate.
John Calco an Italian and his wife were given a preliminary hearing on manslaughter charges for selling whiskey containing wood alcohol in Daniel T Sullivan on April 12. Sullivan died the next day. Calco is said to have run a kitchen barroom from his home at White Rock an Italian settlement near here and the whiskey is linked to fourteen wood alcohol deaths in April.
New England gentlemen including A. E. Brown Milford N H N L Mason Manchester H Lake Waterbury Conn attend a meeting at the Holzner aimed at resuming activities at the Beho mine beyond Maitland. The visitors study prospects and potential improvements in the valuable property.
The Denver Republican notes Halley’s comet may be seen clearly before dawn. Look northeast from a third story window around 3:15 AM, when skies are clear, and the comet will appear like a bright shooting star with a sweeping tail. After May 20 it will reappear in the western sky after sunset until June, then fade for 75 years.
Paris May 10 France to send two officials to Edward's funeral including Foreign Minister Pinchon and Military Governor Dalstein.
Washington May 10 The Ballinger investigating committee voted four to eight to block Attorney Brandeis from linking Sam Phelps election as senator from Washington to Ballinger's land office appointment and to tie Guggenheim Cunningham political ties to the case in Washington.
Chaotic fragment notes leaders of Chicago society attending a wedding for Miss Vera and Mr Morria Herotia amid social scene events. No full details or clear names beyond these.
President Taft appears to concede that insurgent leaders are his true allies for advancing administration bills in Congress. He recently met with Representative Madison of Kansas on the injunction bill, signaling a shift as insurgents back pending measures. The postal savings bank, injunction, and railroad bills show progress only through insurgent efforts, with the injunction bill facing opposition from the National Manufacturers Association and Speaker Cannon. Taft indicated he cares which injunction passes if it fulfills party pledges, as insurgents are now aligned behind the measure.
Washington May 6 Sundry civil appropriations bill reported to house today It carries 111849211 dollars which is 17650860 dollars below the estimate and 26000000 dollars below last year Camden New Jersey May 6 stockholders of the Lake Superior Corporation voted to issue about 3500000 dollars of securities for the Algoma Central Railroad to complete a link from Sault Ste Marie to Josephine junction and Hobon connecting with the Canadian Pacific The extension will unlock ore deposits and strengthen the corporation by securing land grant rights
Appeals go out from Managua as the Cartago quake leaves at least 500 dead and many injured. Reports warn every house in Cartago may be destroyed, with figures rising to as high as 2,500 dead and 1,000 in later tallies. Troops guard mines and looters, while Red Cross pledges aid and international appeals follow.
In Kansas City Dr. B C Hyde’s cross examination reveals he bought digestive tablets and cyanide a day apart and placed both on the same desk with Colonel Swope. The state argues Hyde planned to eliminate heirs to the Swope estate while his wife remains.
Washington May 6 President Taft returned home ready to accept the altered administration railroad bill as it stands in the Senate. He says responsibility for the bill rests with others after his many talks with Republican leaders. Senator Elkins of West Virginia says the votes are present to pass the bill as they wish.
Reports from Te kup May indicate Albanian rebels were killed and several Turkish troops were betrayed. Many combatants and civilians reportedly perished in villages including Derks Destrey during fighting in May.
George L Peppon awaits trial in Stevens county jail on a charge he murdered his first wife Edith Pepoon. If Maud Keller marries him in jail on Sunday the law may bar her as a witness. Prosecution cites life insurance and suspected poisoning as key factors in the case.
The article reports that Roosevelt is awarded an honorary Doctor of Art degree by King Frederick. It notes the conferment date and the ceremonial context, highlighting the significance of the honor and the dignitaries present.
Christiana May 6 The honorary degree of Doctor of Arts was awarded to Roosevelt by King Frederick at the university. His throat still bothers him. He spent a quiet day with his family before a special train at six o clock carried the Roosevelt party to Stockholm to be guest of King Gustaf of Sweden. A large crowd saw them depart.
Washington May 5 Ballinger resumed the stand at the congressional hearing and gave a long technical explanation of the Reclamation Service. The witness cited Garfield in a letter to Taft dated November 6 98 including a remark about mothers.
A special train brought many railroad officials from president down for a inspection voyage via the N W and P and O routes. The party included Marvin Haghuitt Eugene Osborn John Caldwell William McCullough and others. Five car train with three left at Whitewood arrived Deadwood 8 15 and returned to Lead and back leaving Deadwood at 9 20.
Arthur Mullen a carpenter at Treber Drug Store on Main Street fell through a plate glass window when his ladder slipped at about 9 15 this morning. He escaped with a small cut on a hand and no other injuries. glass was shattered, building owned by Goldberg Treber and insured. The incident drew a crowd as the loud crash echoed through the area.
Kansas City May 6 Dr Hyde refused to stay off the witness stand and will testify. A second item from Spokane May 5 tells of W Stegner a forty niners placer miner near Leonia who was stricken with paralysis while touching rich gold ground and lies in a Bonner Ford hospital with his wife Mrs Stegner by his side. The 80 acre claim has been tested by panning with nominal values and an extraction cost estimated between 8 and 12 cents per unit.
Cincinnati April 39 Johnny Kling Chicago catcher paid a fine of $700 to Secretary Bruce of the National Commission.
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