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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
9
Uncle Allen Sparks jokes about returning to the primary department in politics. He notes that primaries are easy for beginners but tough on seasoned veterans. The remark appears in the Chicago Tribune.
The ad claims deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promises a $100 reward for any catarrh deafness cured only by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and promotes other products with sensational claims and language from Sureess Magazine.
Washington officially recognizes Melehmen Roosehad as sultan of Turkey after the Fah throne transfer. Secretary Knox forwards the president’s congratulations noting the U S wish for the sultan’s happiness and welfare. Washington believes Turkey may enter a new era of constitutional governance and addresses Armenian massacres as a key test for the Young Turks.
A patrolman Joseph Kroeger and an unknown pickpocket were slain in a late Tuesday night duel in Logansport Indiana. A second pickpocket Charles Pierce of Scranton Pennsylvania was captured Wednesday morning and charged with firing the shot that killed the officer. Pierce died Wednesday morning at St Joseph's hospital after a dying quarrel with a priest as he named hell before death. The assailants robbed and threatened passersby on Third street bridge before the clash.
The French government awarded John Binns a first class life savers medal for bravery when the Republic was cut down by the Florida off Nantucket last January. Also reported is a $70,000 fire in Chicago at Boynton Wool Scouring Company storage warehouse. G W Boynton overcome by smoke and rescued.
Frederick G Hulbrook once served as summer governor of Vernigat and was described as the oldest ex governor in the country and among the last civil war era executives. He died Wednesday night at age 96.
A national assembly deposes Abdul Hamid II and proclaims a new sultan from the Young Turks. Power transfers from the palace to Galata as crowds cheer. martial law relaxes and celebrations erupt in streets amid speculation on a cabinet. Ahmed Riza possibly premier minister, with Djavid Bey finance and Rifaat Pasha foreign affairs.
Beach Hargis was found guilty of murdering his father, Judge James Hargis, in Jackson Kentucky. He received a life sentence after shots were fired at the elder Hargis in his store on February 26 amid a quarrel. Witnesses saw the shooting as Beach allegedly cried for mercy before more bullets were fired.
In federal court at Kansas City Missouri Thesday Chaster M Hamsher pleaded guilty to signing his wife's name to love letters he wrote to Neil Johnson a wealthy man of Atchison Kansas He was sentenced to one year in jail The letters claimed 1000000 kisses and asked for $10 by return mail The scheme lasted five months costing Johnson about 400 before discovery His wife knew nothing until exposure by federal officials.
Joseph W Habcock former Wisconsin representative and long time chair of the national Republican congressional committee died at his Washington home at 245 a m Tuesday. He was 59. Catherine Dodge Lane Catherine T Dodge widow of Capt Charles Dodge US Army declared sane by the probate court her estate of 20000 restored to her care guardian discharged after two years of guardianship.
Five men were killed and five others seriously injured at Kerrick Minnesota Tuesday when the boiler of the McGrath Hoggan sawmill exploded. The boiler had been inspected last October but was unused until Tuesday.
Liapster S. V. Williams, pastor of the Christian church at Kankakee Illinois, died by taking carbolic acid while mentally deranged. The tragedy occurred during a period of disturbance in his mind. Local authorities investigate the incident and recall his leadership at the church.
The article discusses painting year by year with emphasis on proper surface condition materials and timing. It highlights specifications from National Tend Company 1902 New York for a painting outfit including color schemes interior and exterior and a method for detecting adulteration in paint materials.
A Canadian wheat boom is described with forecasts that Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta will supply much of the U S wheat needs within five to ten years The piece argues dollar wheat has arrived and may stay noting rising U S costs and Canadian grain superiority It cites industry leaders and press acknowledgment and predicts Canada will become the bread basket of the United States, elevating Canadian farmers to new prosperity.
The article notes a postwar boom in Canada from Winnipeg to the coast with capital inflows, new elevators, railroad expansion, and large immigration as the Prairie provinces grow prosperous, while government land sales continue at low prices. It also includes various advertisements and quips from contemporary life.
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