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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
3
Galveston weathered a severe hurricane with minimal damage to the city. Seventeen new sea walls shielded the gulf side, keeping fatalities to thirteen on a north jetty pier where Capt Bettison and family died. One hundred fishermen escaped, and the city now feels immune from a disaster like 1900.
Six dead and over fifty injured after Wabash passenger No. 4 bound for St. Louis derails near Orrick Missouri. The wreck, caused by Missouri River current undermining the track, sent the engine, baggage car, mail car, a Pullman car and a chair car into the river. Passengers in the chair car suffered many injuries as the car stood on end.
The Clemenceau ministry collapsed after a sharp debate in the French Chamber of Deputies over naval scandals. In a confidence vote the result was 176 for the government and 212 against. Clemenceau and his ministers left the chamber, and the premier tendered resignation to President Falbreg. Delcasse led the attack on the naval administration during Pelletan and Thomson's ministries.
Acting Secretary Pierce designates about 908000 acres in Wyoming as within the enlarged act. This brings Wyoming totals to 1134080 acres designated to date. The land is not suitable for successful irrigation.
Former city purchasing agent Gaiity Michell J. Mitchell and contractor Thomas F. Maher were found guilty by a Boston Superior Court jury of conspiracy to defraud the city of 13600 by signing contracts for flagatones at excessive prices. Sentence was deferred.
The body of an Armenian man was found in a trunk in a Liberty street rooming house in Lynn Massachusetts. A bullet wound Over the heart and facial mutilation were noted. Partial identification links the victim to Frank Jones who rented the room four months ago.
Mrs Katherine Clemmons Gould, in appreciation after her separation trial, presented court attendants with gifts. One elevator attendant received a gold mounted amber cigar holder.
Mohammed Ali, the ex shah, remains at the Russian legation in Teheran as his departure is stalled while authorities seek the crown jewels valued at millions. The search and diplomatic tension continue to delay the exiled ruler's exit.
An official report details a dawn Moor assault on Spanish positions at Melia Morocco near Sidi Musa and Cape Morerio. Six companies with a light battery repelled the attack, killing a Spanish colonel and three officers. later, Moors renewed the attack, and Spanish forces retreated at night to their former lines.
A major Duluth flood followed its second storm in 24 hours with damage projected near $1,000,000. Basements flooded across streets, two to three feet of water on sidewalks, and Bijou Theater floors soaked amid a panicked crowd. Streetcar service disrupted as cars abandoned. St Louis Hotel basement flooded to seven feet, leaving the building in darkness.
A Long Island Railroad brakeman William Robelin returned jewels worth about 30000 dollars found on a bus to railroad officials. Mrs. H Schwab the wife of a New York jeweler claimed the jewels and honored Robelin with 100 dollars cash two suits of clothes and a two week vacation before offering a lifelong job at 100 dollars a month at Maiden Lane office of Mr Schwab.
Six torpedo boat destroyers including the Whipple Truxton Hull Paul Jones Perry and Hopking left Puget Sound after a month in Seattle to cruise to Alaska. The voyage aims to acquaint officers and men with northern waters and provide maneuvers opportunities.
Cornelius P. Shea, former Chicago labor leader and president of the International Teamsters Union, found guilty of attempting to spudr Alice Walsh, a former Chicago waitress. He is sentenced to not less than five nor more than twenty-five years in prison.
Miss Marlon Weeks and Miss Harriet Lohman of Yonkers used sunbonnets as bailers to keep a sinking boat afloat during a strong wind near South Norwalk Connecticut. They were rescued by Captain Andrew Mills.
Mrs Rebecca Moore aged 69 and her son George H Moore 30 both died of ptomaine poisoning in Bunceton Missouri after eating contaminated food. The tragedy ends a family line of a merchant and raises concerns over local food safety.
Browndel Texas faces a major fire that wiped out the town area including the Kirby Lumber Company mill and its stock valued at about $250000. No injuries are reported and investigations begin to determine the fire’s cause.
A southern Texas coastal storm left twenty one dead and fourteen missing, with ten injured and property loss pegged at 750000 dollars. Thirteen missing are linked to the Abernathy family from High Island who departed Tuesday intending to reach Sabine Pass. their wagon party camped on the beach, animals drowned, but no trace of the three brothers, their wives, or seven children has been found. Velasco suffered near total destruction with one fatality.
Columbus police say four Italian suspects are in custody over the killing of Pasquella Spino and his four month old bride, whose west Columbus home was wrecked. Suspects include Tony Andrania, linked to a quarrel with Mrs Spino, and a former suitor. Police say Andrania told the victim’s mother a week ago he would wear mourning.
Eight troopers of the Tenth United States Cavalry who arrived aboard the Kilpatrick parade with their Filipino spouses will bring them to Fort Ethan Allen Vermont. The War Department has issued a strict rule that any service member who marries a Filipino woman must take her back to the United States when returning from the Philippines.
Elizabeth Dandridge Paasca aged 86 dies in Winchester Virginia. She was daughter of Zachary Taylor and longtime White House mistress during his presidency. Sister of Jefferson Davis’s first wife and of the wife of Army Surgeon General Wood. The note recalls Betty Taylor serving as mistress after her mother’s death.
Indian student Madartal Dhinagri found guilty in a London trial for the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Hutt Curzon Wylie and Dr. Lalaca. He received a death sentence after a brief hearing and proclaimed the sentence legal and vowed revenge when India gains power. Publisher A F Hossley jailed four months for incendiary articles.
A collision between a Central Railroad of New Jersey freight train and a West Jersey freight train at Bridgeton Junction New Jersey killed two railroad employees and seriously injured another. The crash occurred during a flying drill as trains from Philadelphia collided with the CNJ freight.
Private telegrams from Belgrade Seriba say King Peter’s condition is serious. He suffers from calcination of the arteries with venous inflammation. Nightly he is almost sleepless and his sudden death would not surprise observers.
Mobile police commissioners institute a curfew requiring all Black residents to be home or in bed by 10 p m starting Wednesday night. Those found wandering will be detained. Action follows a wave of robberies attributed to Negroes.
Announcement Monday of the engagement of Edward J. Cudahy son of the Omaha packer to Lenora Brewer daughter of Colonel and Mrs Brewer of San Francisco. Cudahy was once kidnapped by Pat Crowe of Chicago. At Warnock Ohio a blast in the Highland coal mine killed superintendent Thomas Southern instantly.
Reports from Middletown New York describe a hold up of Western Express passengers just after Bergen Tunnel New Jersey. One or two men with revolvers robbed travelers, causing panic among immigrants and prompting the robbers to escape before the crew acted.
Mrs W J Geeker wife of Salt Lake Railway station agent Crest line and her 11 year old daughter endured a two day battle against wolves after being trapped in a desert cabin eighteen miles from home. They beat off attacks with clubs as guards and 150 section hands searched for them. They reached home exhausted after forty eight hours with only crusts of bread for sustenance.
The Argentine government orders Bolivian minister and envoy Fonseca to leave Buenos Aires and La Paz within 24 hours after Bolivia rejects Argentina’s demand on the Peru Boliva boundary. Bolivia will submit the arbital award to parliament, while railing at Bolivian circulars attacking Argentina.
The Standard Steel Car Company at Butler Pennsylvania ended its strike when over 2,000 former employees returned to work on company terms. Seven strike leaders were discharged. Officials say American workers will be given preference in all departments, especially in car construction.
QODS Bends Pinte, P. TY. Chinn's Ethelbert-Wayne gelding won the Canadian Derby at Fort Erie. Chambuala, the favorite, fell back early and failed to contend. Also note rapid trotters Hamburg Belle and Jack Leyburn training at Detroit tracks. Dalmatian won Sheepshead Bay stakes, defeating Surrey. Yale defeated Harvard 6 to 2 in nine innings. James Gordon Bennett offers 2500 prize for international balloon cup in Zurich next October. Mrs. H. C. B Schneitery heads to Boston on a 1600 mile pedentrian trip with husband, planning 35 miles daily.
At Annapolis Naval Academy a second inquiry into Lieutenant James N. Sutton’s death may reveal crucial new evidence. Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Parker allege murder and plan to introduce witnesses including Thomas Lee, a foreman watchman, and documentary proof of a challenged duel.
A Hartford Connecticut based General Biscuit Company organized with six million dollars capital to compete with the National Biscuit Company. Officers include President John B. Summerfield, Vice President Arthur N. Taylor, and Secretary Treasurer Henry M. Haviland.
Ralph Sherman once a foreign correspondent for Knauth Nachod Kahne at 13 William Street New York earning 6000 dollars annually turned burglar after six years of a quiet life. A 27 year old who spoke seven languages was nabbed at Far Rockaway with loot from Reuben Sadowsky. Police found a gold watch and six stickpins on him. He confessed he burglarized because he was tired of a bank life.
About 2,900 motormen and conductors employed by the Interstate Railway Company on traction lines in eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware were surprised when the company announced a wage resumption after August 1 of the 1834 cents per hour rate with a 1cent decrease last year. Company officials had promised an increase when business warranted and no demand was made by the workers.
Fire swept the southern business section of Long Branch New Jersey causing about 100000 damage. The blaze started in a very stable near Second avenue and spread rapidly to frame structures on both sides destroying a dozen buildings. No one was seriously injured except the Coulter House which had not opened this season.
Mrs. Eleanor Hudson, an aged Los Angeles resident, dies after a car driven by 19 year old Howard McGann, who had driven only two weeks, collides while attempting to pass a gasoline water railway car in San Diego. Six companions were involved with five severely injured. McGann's injuries may be fatal.
The government will allow claims for pay of wine claimants who served in the Cayuse Indian War in 1847 and 1848 at $1.50 per day. Records on file in Washington will serve as evidence for adjusting these claims.
Congress adjourned after a tempestuous House debate on the urgent deficit bill including President travel pay and stenographers. The Senate postponed action on a constitutional income tax amendment, awaiting tariff conference results. Presid ent nominations, including Charles Crane to China, were confirmed as sessions moved toward Friday adjournment.
Ida Tarbell reviews the Pittsburg Survey in the April American Magazine calling it the harshest indictment of an American institution and its ruling class since slavery. She condemns the Pittsburg millionaire as greedy and privileged, urging justice against privilege and urging laborers' rights.
Obituary notes former French war minister Marquis de Gallifet born 1831 dies in Paris. Also mentions Judge Clifford in Tacoma ruling a state anti cigarette law unconstitutional and a small venomous snake captured near Portland. Lyndon Charlton named business manager of St Louis Symphony Orchestra and Chicago widow travels world tour with sister.
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