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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
6
A fragmented Herald brings a stream of satirical snippets on Cuba, Niagara, war scares, divorces, potatoes, and a push for reform. It mentions a air trip from Boston to Europe, Hertzian waves as war enders, a New Jersey tax plan for corporations, and a Flag Day ceremony with school children singing.
The court of inquiry at Annapolis opened to investigate Lieutenant James N. Sutton's October 1907 death by pistol wound. The mother and sister of Sutton press for reopening, and testimony began with Lieutenant Robert E. Adams detailing the night’s events including a club dance, a late car ride, a fight, and a fatal shot amid a tense sequence near Carvel Hall and the marine camp.
St Paul dispatched two engines and ten firefighters from New Richmond Wisconsin to battle a June fire. Water teams were also summoned as a precaution amid the blaze near New Richmond.
The fragment notes Jersey City racing near Broadway and the Hudson River area, mentioning the Hudson and Manhe Railroad Company. Details are unclear. core event is a Jersey City open event with timing around July and vicinity to Broad way.
Senator Cullom leaves conference to care for ill wife at Atlantic City as the tariff talks near completion. The committee approves the senate's corporation tax with cuts to 1 percent and drops the inheritance tax plan, while Cullom instructs Aldrich to back free hides gloves hosiery and reciprocity on coal and oil. Cannon and Taft discuss support for the president's push for revision of Dingley schedules.
A fragmentary report describes a dangerous tumble near Mount Timpapog in Provo canyon involving engineer T. A. Davoud and a crew member. The incident notes a 200 foot fall and ongoing recovery efforts amid unclear circumstances.
Butler Pennsylvania July 20 violent rioting at the Standard Steel Car Company plant threatens to claim a fatality as about 200 workers go to work under protection. Eighteen alleged strike leaders are jailed, 31 in detention, while police are policing the riot district. In Pittsburgh, Pressed Steel Car resumes operations with 500 workers returning to their jobs as American workers rejoin the strike.
Madrid reports say Moorish cavalry launched a concerted assault on Spanish headquarters at Melilla, swarming from all directions and firing as they closed. Tribesmen showed fanatical bravery and were repelled by Spanish batteries with heavy losses on the Spanish side, including a lieutenant colonel, a commandant, and a captain.
Herbert Latham from France attempted to cross the English Channel in a monoplane from Sangatte Calais. After rising well and covering over half the distance at 500 feet, a faulty carburetor caused the motor to quit. The Harpon torpedo boat destroyer rescued Latham, who was dry and calm, planning a rebuild and a new attempt within 10 days.
Samuel Frisbie of Cleveland was arraigned in Port Huron justice court and refused to plead to a murder charge in the St Clair Flats death of Louis Rosenberg. The judge entered a not guilty plea for Frisbie, denied bail. Frisbie said Frank Elbera killed Rosenberg and had committed suicide to avoid arrest, though Frisbie admitted being present at the scene.
Jefferson Davis Hayes daughter of Jefferson Davis died at her Colorado Springs home. The body was secretly cremated in Denver. Funeral plans call for private service from the Colorado Springs residence tomorrow morning for immediate friends.
In Mankato Minnesota July 1920 the first car of the Glidden tour reached the city escorted by about a dozen members of the Mankato Automobile Club. The procession formed near Madison Lake road and proceeded to the meet up the lake route.
Letters from 25 governors of the middle west and south urged President Taft to make a fact finding tour down the Mississippi River during his trip to New Orleans for the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterway Association arrival convention in November.
In Constantinople during July thirteen persons connected with a plot are under scrutiny. Authorities report their alleged involvement spans actions tied to the incident, with investigations continuing and no formal charges announced yet.
At Manchester Indiana on July 20 seven cars left the rails in a high speed wreck. Engineer Byron and Fireman Austin died from scalding after being trapped by steam while conscious. Nine injured passengers, including Mrs Margaret Bush and Mrs R L Oglesby, were treated at Crawfordsville hotels. In Ohio, near Toledo, Theodore Gullo was killed and five injured when Wheeling & Lake Erie No. 5 left the track at Trowbridge 16 miles east.
Les lie A Tarlton of Nairobi reports five lions chased him into Naivasha in British East Africa on July 20 as Roosevelt expedition guests tour the Souk country. A Roosevelt letter from Natfobl Africa hints the party may reach Washington around July 27. Kermit Roosevelt’s hunting reports amuse and alarm his father with several bold encounters. Col Roosevelt shows nostalgia in Africa while awaiting news from his correspondent.
NEW EVIDENCE IN SAYLER MILLER MURDER CASE DISCLOSED PARTIAL CONTENTS OF A SEALED PACKET LEFT BY J B SAYLER THE MURDERED BANKER A LETTER FROM DR MILLER TO MRS SAYLER ENDURING IN LOVE TONE ALLEGEDLY CONVINCES SAYLER OF MRS SAYLER S AFFAIR THE PACKET ALSO HOLDS SAYLER S WILL AND A revolver FOUND WITH JOHN GRUNDEN HINTS AT KILLING SHOT NEAR THE SCENE DATES AND NAMES APPEAR IN THE REPORT FROM WATSEKA ILL JULY 20
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