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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
8
A fragmentary historical note traces colonial insignia origins in gold braid. It mentions Martha Washington shaping one device and the adoption of stars for high ranks while eagles, leaves, and oak motifs decorate naval and military insignia across eras.
The piece explains naval insignia used to denote rank and corps on collars and shoulder straps. It describes silver devices for line officers from ensign to admiral, with gold or silver fouled anchors, oak leaves, and spread eagles. It notes variations for medical and pay corps and the blending of engineer corps with line officers.
Chelsea Old Church mourns pastorless after the death of Rev A A Davies who served 53 years in a dwindling congregation. Once central to London worship, the church preserves chained books and walls the curate will soon seek to restore life, recalling ties to Kingsley and historic royal ceremonies.
Frankfort Kentucky announces William O Connell Bradley Republican was elected United States senator for six years from March 4 1909 succeeding James B McCreary Despite a deadlock the final ballot 29 saw Bradley win with support from several Democrats He is a Louisville native born 1847 and a Civil War veteran who joined the Union Army in 1862 after running away from home He earlier served as Kentucky governor in 1895 and remains a key Republican figure connected to Lincoln era politics.
The French households total 11 315 000 with 1 804 720 having no children and successive groups from one to sixteen children. Notable figures include 2 986 171 one child, 2 661 978 two children, 1 043 425 three, 987 392 four, 506 748 five, 327 241 six, 182 408 seven, 94 729 eight, 14 728 nine, 20 689 ten, 8 305 seven teens, 8 508 twelve, 1 437 thirteen, 554 fourteen, 249 fifteen, 79 sixteen and 45 families with eighteen or more. Republicque Francaise.
The U S Supreme Court denies Edward Yowng of Minnesota a habeas corpus petition for contempt tied to the maximum railroad rate law, and rules Minnesota rate law invalid for harsh penalties. Justice Peckham delivers the opinion. Justice Harlan files a dissent on federal state relations. Separately, the court rules North Carolina rate law in favor of James Wood, upholding federal court authority and invalidating the state measure.
In Port au Prince President Nord Alexis voiced confidence in order and foreign interests protection. He refused to rule out warships staying but saw no need. He noted no popular uprising against foreigners and outlined limited action against revolution participants besides military punishment for destroyed soldiers. He cited Govs good faith in Gonaiives embarkation of Firmin and conspirators without pledges. Senator William J Ryan of Florida dies at Providence Hospital after typhoid fever.
Mrs. William Clifford, recently married, shot herself in a mirror at her home in Chicago on Sunday afternoon, dying hours later at Provident Hospital. Temporary insanity is suspected. In Muskegon a chandelier fell 15 feet in a Fourth Reformed Church service, panicking about 200 worshipers during the closing hymn.
In Juneau Alaska March 24 a special meeting of Douglas Island Local 109 Western Federation of Miners voted to begin a general strike and sent notices to union men and sympathizers to stay away from work and avoid union activity.
In a Sunday confrontation on the Eighteenth street bridge, Robert Gartland aged 21 was killed and Gerald Nick aged 17 was seriously wounded during a fight involving several African American individuals.
Senator Penrose ill in Philadelphia reported much improved. John W. Riddle leaves St Petersburg for the Riviera on leave of absence. Ambassador Reid dined with King Edward at Biarrite. Over 0,000 people visited Goney Island as spring approached. Architect Leopold Hidtitz died in New York at age 54. he remodeled Albany State Capitol in 1876. Sixteen Baptized by ice at Lake Michigan in St Joe. preacher wore rubber suit. New York theatrical men traveled to Washington for copyright hearings. Antone Schick shot and wounded Kate and Mary Lenz in Menominee. gun discharge believed accidental.
Grand jury in Chicago returns joint indictments against James R Marooney also known as Jake Marooney James Mullaney Walker Gehrke and Harry Schindler also known as Burton charging conspiracy to obtain 600 from Rev Morton Culver Wartzed by false pretenses and operating a confidence game Bonds set at 1000. Schindler surrenders on bail while others are in custody or at large. Separately a steamer goes ashore on Hatteras beach near Durrant s life saving station in dense fog and rain. crew reportedly refuse to leave but vessel appears salvageable with wrecking tugs en route.
Italian Joseph Paolucci was hanged in Washington on Monday for the murder of his sweetheart Elizabeth V. Dodge in September 1906. The case drew wide attention as authorities carried out the sentence after years of legal proceedings.
Brig. Gen. Jacob Kline, A. S. A. retired, died Monday at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore of kidney disease.
Chicago markets report on flour and wheat futures with prices for spring and hard wheats, exports, and delivery months. Includes potato quality notes and dairy, plus New York wheat declines and June/July terms amid overseas cables.
Omaha area cattle and hogs show varied prices as buyers seek prime steers and sows while cows, heifers, calves and feeders post mixed values. Hog market moves influence packer demand with steady to higher bids. lambs and special cattle futures unclear from fragmented text.
Washington March 24. United States courts refused to grant habeas corpus to Attorney General Young of Minnesota and affirmed a North Carolina judge in a contempt case. Both involve state power to fix railroad rates and the friction with federal authority. Justice Peckham announced the opinions. Justice Harlan dissented in Young, predicting state courts would be closed to the state itself. The two cases were nearly parallel. The principal ruling was in Minnesota DARE.
A bill drafted by the National Civic Federation after talks with the president and labor and business leaders seeks to loosen the Sherman act constraints. Introduced by Rep Hophin of town, it aims to restore workers rights including the right to strike while keeping penalties for boycotts and conspiracies.
PoRio March 24 The press is enthusiastic over the announcement of the visit of the American fleet and the government is praised for extending the invitation. Newspapers say the voyage shows friendship between America and Japan and will strengthen ties. The reception promises a cordial show of welcome as the fleet nears Noe yem par.
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