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Newspaper
The Kadoka Press
Location
Kadoka, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a rental question and a time reference but lacks clear names places or events to define a complete news item. The readable bits suggest a property or room rental inquiry with unspecified parties and schedule details.
An unclear OCR fragment references rural routes, towns, and a possible rail or road context. It mentions South, numbers, editor interest, and a dene ridge with a city and water element. Content is incomplete and locally centered.
An explosion of gas in Mine A of the Chicago and Carterville Coal Company near Herrin Illinois killed eight men and imperiled 400 workers. Prompt rescue efforts by management and miners brought many to surface. several rescuers continued deep into the shaft despite dangerous damp. The mine is led by J B Peters of Carbondale with James Pease of Chicago as company president.
Former United States Senator William A Harris of Kansas died suddenly of heart disease at the home of Mrs Lydia M Mackey in Chicago. He served in Congress from 1898 to 1905 and as Senator from 1897 to 1903, was a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and held roles with the American Short Horn Breeders Association and the International Live Stock Exposition.
St Paul passenger train No. 43 running north at 35 mph derailed one half mile east of Good Thunder Minnesota. Forty passengers were hurt and one believed fatally. Mail was scattered down a 30 foot embankment and caught fire. Clerks barely escaped.
United States Senator Anselm J. Mc Laurin died at his Brandon Mississippi home from heart failure. He was 61, served as Mississippi governor, returned to the Senate in 1900 and remained until 1913. A Confederate veteran, he was a strong South defender and longtime Mississippi political leader. He chaired committees on civil service, commerce, immigration, and other major issues.
Timothy P. Sullivan known as Little Tim, Bowery political figure, died at home from acute Brights disease and inflammation of the heart lining. He lingered from dawn to evening, waking briefly at 5 30 p m to bid farewell to family and close friends. News of his death drew widespread sorrow among those he aided and those who knew him.
News briefs report Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch named to take direct charge of Finnish affairs. Across the Pacific, a Great Northern work train wreck near Vancouver to New Westminster BC Left 20 dead and 15 injured. Liberia asks U.S. help form a police force to govern its African hinterland. Dai Nippon Sugar executives accuse cabinet ministers of part in a $3 million Formosa sugar graft. London reports a cataract forming in Gen Booth’s remaining eye as he plans operations and directs Salvation Army activities.
George C. Cheuvrent a Fresno California rancher killed his wife with a hatchet and severely injured his two children aged 14 and 10 before throwing himself under a passing Southern Pacific train. Authorities believe a sudden insanity drove the act and death.
Three children perished in a blaze at the home of Jasper Williamson in Sunbury Ohio. The parents were 200 feet away working when the fire started in a bedroom with a child reportedly having matches.
Albert I and Queen Elizabeth entered Brussels from Laeken as thousands cheered. In a throne speech he praised Leopold I and II, pledged liberty and progress, and urged a humane, civilizing policy in the Congo while committing Belgium to peaceful labor and science.
Gen Estrada declares victory at Rama Nicaragua as Zelayan forces are nearly annihilated. About six hundred killed on both sides, government losses heavy, plus over 2000 prisoners, 1500 rifles, and a million rounds captured. Fourteen U S surgeons aid wounded in improvised Bluefields hospitals.
J C Coe, a Moose Jaw farmer from Saskatchewan, spent a day in Detroit en route to New York to buy an automobile. He carried orders and bank drafts for twenty nine more wagons from neighbors. His car cost 4500 dollars, with the others valued around 5000 dollars each.
Premier Yi, head of the Corean Cabinet and former Education Minister, was stabbed repeatedly while riding a jinricksha by a Christian assailant, Yie Chamm Yong, who was seized at the scene. The 20 year old suspect, linked to a political secret society, also killed the jinricksha driver.
County Marshal Joel B. Mayes and Policeman Earl C. Logan confronted a suspect at the Star Loan pawnshop 210 Independence Ave Kansas City. The negro was killed and Mayes was shot in the head but returned fire killing the assailant. stolen rings and jewelry were recovered.
Trustees of the Carnegie College retirement fund set 65 as the retirement age or after twenty five years for instructors. Frank White named director of education for the Philippine islands to replace Dr Barrows, previously Manila assistant director. White, Nebraska raised, Chicago graduate. Louisiana to adopt Minnesota Wisconsin and Dakota teaching methods for agricultural high schools. This year marks the first structured agriculture program in Louisiana high schools. Harvard elective system abolition report debunked though reforms under Lowell under review. Graduates Club in New York discussed public education readiness for life with honor. Dewey notes higher college morality. Professional element added to college athletics faced criticism.
Washington Johnson, a Black janitor, discovered a gas explosion fire at the Rialto building in Kansas City. He alerted sleeping physicians and medical students, evacuated many, then rescued Charles R. Manley from the fifth floor before a second blast, as flames erupted around them.
Charles Warriner, former treasurer of the Big Four Railroad, pled guilty to embezzlement in Cincinnati. He admitted stealing at least 643,000 and was sentenced to six years at hard labor. Jeanette Stewart-Ford, named as his accomplice, faces trial on blackmail charges with Warriner as the principal witness.
The Utah, the largest U S battleship, was launched from the New York Shipbuilding Company yard in Camden New Jersey. Several thousand witnesses attended as Miss Mary Alice Spry of Salt Lake City broke a champagne bottle on the keel and cheers rang out from piers and river craft.
The Merchants National Bank is merged into the First National of Cincinnati. The First National raises capital from 5 to 6 million dollars and reports surplus and profits of 2.1 million with deposits totaling 26 million. W S Rowe remains president. M E Ingalls retires.
The University of Copenhagen reviewed Dr. Frederick A. Cook’s arctic records and concluded they show no original observations or proof of reaching the north pole. The consistory adopted a report stating Cook’s notebooks lack value and do not substantiate his claim, prompting Peary backers like John R. Bradley to denounce the explorer.
Cleveland councilmen renew street railway franchises with automatic June 1 1910 expiry and 3 cent fares with penny transfers under suspension of rules. Johnson administration moves to extend rights two days after a blanket ordinance granted 25 year renewal for Cleveland Railway Company at 4 cent fares and seven ticket cap. Republicans voice strong disapproval though outcome stands.
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