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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
2
President Taft preached at the Mormon tabernacle to a large audience in Salt Lake City and received enthusiastic cheers. He reviewed troops at Fort Douglas during his Salt Lake visit and was hosted by the Commercial and Alta clubs and the Yale Alumni association.
Dr Harry K E Hutchins appointed temporary president of University of Michigan with a salary of seven thousand dollars a year War Secretary Dickinson returns to Washington after extended vacation West Point hazing case remains unsettled Huntington Wilson warned of appendicitis operation not needed Helen Keller to attempt airship flight with Charles J Glidden to record sensations Mrs John D Rockefeller ill but not seriously, doctor says Friends of Dr Cook expect attacks on his record. Edward Burrill summoned to New York Yale treasurer Lee McClurg chosen by Taft as successor to Charles H Treat as Treasury treasurer
General notes recall Admiral Raphael Semmes on the 100th birth anniversary and recount a raft of era events. A Leesville woman loses her wedding dress in a Louisiana storm while the groom appears barefoot. Other items note railroad dispatcher Vent's Scottish inheritance, Methodist and veterans meetings, a Panhandle flyer crash, Taft’s mine descent, a Jersey City school panic, irrigation bonds, white slave trafficking raids, Taft Diaz meeting, Bryan Bailey tariff debate, Chicago jury scandal, and Peary and Cook polar claims.
Flunter Harry Whitney arrives at St Johns from Labrador claiming both Cook and Peary reached the pole and urging doubt on Cook. A two million strong New York crowd watched Hudgon Fulton parade. Fires threaten Saskatchewan settlers while at Billings Montana the Dry farming congress prepares for October talks. In Manila a ship fireman died after an attack. Consul Lay in Cape Town sees potential U.S. sales if reps are on site. Public schools and coeducation draw church denouncements in France. Abd el Aziz jewels likely auctioned soon. Omaha streetcar strike eases with arbitration urged. Fourteen aboard an unknown vessel era survive while others perished. Minor quakes felt in Missouri Illinois Indiana. Spokane highlights Taft's visit with apples and golf. Woman's Trade Union League meets in Chicago. German Evangelical Synod opposes prohibition. Des Moines trolley crash kills two, injures twenty. Pittsburgh stamp company fire causes major damage. Several manslaughter convictions and hangings noted. Legal fights over railroad control and city transport. electrical disturbances disrupt telegraphs. European royal visits near Geneva amid hurricane losses. Indianapolis mother and baby tragedy reported.
State Labor Commissioner Van Duyn defends the child labor law, arguing most under 14 cited in court are actually 14 or older and that strict age limits protect health and future prospects. He cites farm work and employer unreliability of younger children, urging policy to curb mischief without harming youths.
S. B. Packard of Marshalltown former Louisiana governor and Liverpool consul has returned from Seattle exposition travel. He plans to wind up Iowa business then relocate to Puget Sound, selling his Shorthorn cattle farm as he joins his family in Seattle. He has long influenced Iowa agriculture and fair cattle exhibits.
A California man who struck at a fly sustained severe injury when he hit a moving saw, losing fingers in what is described as an active predation incident. The event is noted with warnings from the screptiste about ongoing danger.
In a state historical building in Des Moines, five black beans from an African muskal instrument, linked to ancient slave history, sprouted into healthy plants after falling from the instrument during relocation. J. H. Kelley planted each bean in pots and will have a botanist inspect the specimens.
The largest potato crop in years is being harvested at Clear Lake by R. B. Alder. The farm reports strong yields and a steady harvest pace as crews work through the fields.
Iowa veterans report at Salt Lake City headquarters show 529 registered. 246 living in Iowa and 283 in other states. New staff appointments listed across several posts. Also notes death of Mrs McDonald and three first degree murder indictments in two days. Des Moines reports on library meeting and state appointments.
Des Moines conference board of control of the Epworth league met in Ames and elected officers for the year Edward Pruitt Coin as president W M Harder Des Moines as secretary Miss C S Erickson Council Bluffs as treasurer District presidents will serve as vice presidents for the districts.
State superintendent John F. Riggs circulates to city and county superintendents asking fall vacations be set to coincide with the Iowa State Teachers meeting in Des Moines on November 4 5 and 6. Military Ball a Brilliant Affair. Des Moines Shrine temple hosts visiting Camp Corse officers in a formal ball with gowns uniforms and gold braids.
At a state library trustees meeting Curator B R Harlan of the historical department was authorized to represent the society at the annual American Historical Society meeting in New York City in December.
Washington reports almost all of the Second Cavalry stationed at Fort Des Moines will depart San Francisco for the Philippines on December 5, leaving only two troops.
City council elects James M. Parsons unanimously to fill the vacancy created by W. H. Baily’s resignation as corporation counsel. Other items note a man loses four fingers at Longshore sawmill and Col Willard Flynn resigns from the Fifty-sixth regiment National Guard with an election to name his successor anticipated. Coal outlook for winter miners improves about sixteen percent.
The Iowa Manufacturers' Association seeks a twenty percent reduction on joint express rates, to be heard October 20 alongside other complaints as part of a general express matter cleanup.
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