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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
6
London reports that the joint committee settled the railway strike with a return to work for 1,800 branches. Relief swept England as Lloyd George helped forge a peaceful settlement. troops withdrew after the Llanelly riot that left two dead and two wounded.
Reports from Bottineau county and nearby towns recount a cyclone outbreak with fatalities and injuries. Olaf Lee died with his wife and infant in critical condition after storms near McClusky. Sherwood Mahal Souris suffered heavy losses as two twisters merged, with at least one death at Souris and damage reaching Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Washington reports the president will sign measures to admit New Mexico and Arizona as states. Both territories have long sought statehood, with New Mexico historically confident of securing two U S senators when admitted.
In Hibbing Minnesota a cave-in at the Buffalo and Susquehanna open pit mine buried twelve men under rock and earth. More than 100 coworkers labor to reach them while facing the risk of another slide collapsing the shaft.
Hazel Laugenour, 19, a San Francisco native and recent University of California graduate, is credited as the first woman to swim the mile from Fort Point to Lime Point, completing the Golden Gate crossing.
Gamaliel Bradford, retired banker and noted writer on government topics, eighth generation descendant of Gov. Bradford, was struck by a trolley car in Boston and died from a fractured skull shortly afterward.
The Department of Agriculture estimates the average farm value per acre for all field crops in 1910 at $10.47, down from $11.46 in 1909. The decline shows a 99 cent drop year over year across the United States.
Washington reports patent medicines exports totaling close to seven million dollars in the prior year, reflecting strong demand for patent remedies abroad and signaling significant balance of trade activity for the sector.
Dr. Harvey Wiley chief of the agriculture department chemistry bureau testified before a House investigating committee about an alleged illegal contract for Dr H H Bus of New York. He disputed the personnel board recommendation for his dismissal and described internal battles over misbranding and adulteration decisions under the pure food law.
The dedication of a new monument in the Vicksburg National Military Park honoring the Civil War Union navy is eyed for April 16 next year. Navy department is reviewing the date. The anniversary recalls April 16 when army transports with Admiral Porter’s fleet moved toward Vicksburg before the city’s July 4 siege. High Mississippi River levels could allow large warships to reach Vicksburg for the ceremony.
Coatesville Pa August 17. Citizens criticize officials for delay in arresting those tied to a lynching of a negro. Chester county authorities swear out nine additional warrants Sunday night to be served during the day. Warrant basis cited Kennedy Boyd, an electric company lineman, who was questioned by District Attorney Robert S. Smithson before his arrest.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, the oldest cabinet member, marked his seventy sixth anniversary. A long career includes service in the Iowa legislature and three terms in Congress before joining McKinley’s cabinet in 1897. He is on vacation with lectures on agricultural themes planned.
Capt. Peter C. Hains Jr., army officer and inventor, sues his wife Claudia Hanna in a Brooklyn court over the Bayside Yacht Club shooting death of former friend William E Annie three years ago. He is imprisoned in Sing Sing pending the case.
Aug 17 report says town marshal George Butcher was shot and killed by two strangers who arrived on a freight train. Fifty searchers pursue the attackers as fears of a lynching grow if they are captured.
Henry C. Godwin, president and general manager of Godwin Clothing in Knoxville, died suddenly on August 18, likely from headache powder poisoning. The death shocks the local business community and prompts an official inquiry into the product involved.
At Grant Park Aviation Field Chicago on August 19 Oscar A Brindley and Philip Parmele broke altitude marks in Wright biplanes reaching 11 726 and 10 837 feet respectively. Howard Gill 8 700 feet Lincoln Beachey 8 532 feet also set meet records while James Ward’s propeller failed and Earle Ovington landed in Lake Michigan. Tom Sopwith won 1860 in racing events.
New York reports Miss Julia Marlowe and B H Sothern wed in London on Thursday. The couple, famed for Shakespearean repertoire since 1909, previously married and now announce their union via cable.
Chicago authorities reported David Korshak, named as head of the arson trust responsible for multiple fires, was arrested in Vancouver, B C. He was identified in a confession by Leopold Dreyfuss, who later died by suicide after his arrest and interrogation.
President Taft sent to the Senate numerous diplomatic and consular nominations. George Horton of Illinois becomes consul general at Smyrna. Edwin D. Winslow of Illinois is named consul general at Copenhagen. John F. Jewell and Milton B. Kirk of Illinois are named consuls at Vladivostok and Manzanillo respectively. Additional posts include Vienna second secretary Arthur H. Frazier. Berlin secretary Willing Spencer. Montevideo secretary George C. Harler. Hankow consul general Roger Greene. Saloniki consul John E. Kehl. Melbourne consul William Megerssen. Georgetown Guiana consul George B. McGoogan. Dalny Manchuria consul Albert W. Pontius. Liege consul Alexander Heingartner. Antung China consul Adolph Williamson.
Spring Lake elects to host the national governors conference on September 12 in New Jersey. Governor Wilson chairs the program committee, with 36 states represented and a focus on business sessions rather than social events. Governors Dix, Foss, Wilson, Morris, Aldrich and Carey will lead the set pieces.
R G Dun's weekly review reports improved sentiment in Boston with optimism for faster business. Dry goods orders are well distributed and wholesale activity in dry goods, nations, and shoes remains strong. Bank exchanges rise 16.6 percent from last year, though New York shows a large year‑over‑year loss.
Bradstreet notes a general improvement in late planted western crops and corn since the month’s start, with fall buyers returning to leading markets. Yet gains are modest as traders stay cautious amid uncertain crop outcomes and tariff talk. International trade shows strain from Britain’s labor conflict, affecting exports and imports, especially grain provisions and manufactured goods. Collections run fair to slow. weekly US business failures total 215 for Aug 17, compared with 208 prior week and historical figures.
Cincinnati market notes list grain prices for flour patents wheat corn and oats with varied grades and prices. Live stock values cover cattle hogs sheep lambs bulls calves and hides with range figures from shippers to feeders. Miscellaneous prices include poultry eggs butter apples onions oranges and potatoes with home grown or regional price ranges.
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