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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
3
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A paper on Annyis shows the painter Turner reluctant to part with his works. Gillett, a Birmingham manufacturer, offered five thousand pounds for Turner’s pictures. Turner joked that the canvases were worth more than the money, then departed with the offer.
The text describes extensive paving in New York City, claiming streets extend from the Atlantic Ocean to Like's Peak, suggesting a grand transportation expansion or highway scheme. No verifiable names, dates, or official actions are provided in the fragment.
National Education Association talks in Denver critiqued rural teaching quality and called for closer links between rural schools and communities. Speakers urged more farmfocused education, equal schooling for girls, and stronger teacher training while noting farmers resist funding better instruction.
A fog bound collision near Whitefish Point between the steamers Isaac M. Scott and John B. Cowle sinks the Cowle with fourteen crew lost. The Scott, badly damaged, reaches Sault Ste. Marie with survivors from the Cowle. the Goodyear assists alongside. Captain Rogers of the Cowle among those saved.
President Taft released tentative plans for a West and South fall itinerary. He will depart Washington after tariff action, visit Beverly until September 15 for his birthday, then travel to Seattle with stops at Denver Salt Lake City and Spokane. The trip includes Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Portland guest of Senator Bourne, San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and a swing through Arizona New Mexico El Paso meeting President Diaz at the border. Further stops cover San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Austin Dallas Brownsville ranch Houston New Orleans Ca you Teche Louisiana Jackson Montgomery Birmingham Macon Augusta Savannah Wilmington Richmond and Washington.
Miss Alene Shea, valedictorian of Commercial High School in Louisville Kentucky, was born without hands yet became the school's top penman and fastest typewriter graduate. She maintains a 98.07 average, serves as class president and Cynosure editor, and has won three efficiency medals. Her arms end at the wrists with tiny thumbs, yet she excels in shorthand, bookkeeping, and academic work.
The St Paul Y M C A has opened an outdoor gymnasium. The text notes various 1905 era sports items including Yale vs Harvard rowing on the Thames won by Harvard and Cornell on the Hudson, Wisconsin considering canceling Japan trip, and Montreal Jockey Club spring meeting a success despite rain.
In Central City Kentucky a mother punished a son by spanking after he warned he would jump into a well. He then drowned when he fulfilled the threat, his body found at the bottom. Separately, the Reichstag backed a tax proposal on stocks and bonds by a 203 to 155 vote, to be based on prior year quotations and current yields.
Prof Simon Newcomb astronomer mathematician traveler and rear admiral retired died at his Washington home and was buried with military honors at Arlington Cemetery. High government officials attended honorary pallbearers. he leaves a widow and four daughters including Anita Newcomb Mc Gee.
Black Hand or similar group active in Richmond Virginia sends letters to wealthy men threatening abduction of their children unless paid. The panic spreads as officials and residents weigh responses and security measures amid the fear of extortion.
Unprecedented rains swell the Missouri Valley rivers causing wide damage. A westbound Santa Fe passenger train detoured to avoid floods plunged into two feet of water and eighteen feet of floodwater where cars toppled into the slough. Passengers evacuated by four boats as relief trains struggled through two feet of water to reach the wrecked cars. In Pattonsburg Mo and Des Moines Iowa, floods threaten homes, cut rail traffic, and wash away corn.
Dean George F James directs University summer school with expected larger attendance after 1200 students enrolled last year. Chicago school board to abolish Latin and algebra in lower grades and shift to practical domestic science. Willan W Morris tops forestry exams with 87.73 across universities. Macalester College ends commencement with $450000 endowment raise and music recital. Morris Indian school funding to continue until state control. St Joseph’s Academy grants diplomas to 31 graduates in St Paul.
San Francisco police report John Madson married at least ten women and engaged or married fourteen others across the United States. Victims, many widows or middle aged, lost money and property. several wives deserted him within hours. He is also said to have a wife in Germany.
In Province Town Massachusetts a grand naval fleet lies along the coast with fifty four vessels including battleships cruisers torpedo boats and support ships valued near 200 million. Two divisions depart to practice while others maneuver inside as the fleet prepares for month long maneuvers under top naval minds.
Police raid at 525 Reeds Street Milway uncovers counterfeit half dollars and quarters and a plate printing setup. Mrs Hajdukovitch and three children, plus sister Rona Heovitch, are arrested. Heovitch faces charge for passing bogus coins.
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