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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
3
A collection of whimsical and opinionated notes on world affairs and society. It touches on diplomacy, industry, immigration, and urban life with satirical takes on figures like Napoleon and Japan. It also jokes about oysters, rats, and comfort levels in New York City versus 50 thousand dollars a year.
A student has spent 27 years at Columbia University. The remark suggests undergraduates at America’s largest university should strive for more than a joke in athletics, given such constancy as precedent.
A Virginia man seeks a divorce from his wife claiming she is not a good cook. The case cites lack of romance and a proverb like feed the brute, suggesting a recipe for a happy home.
In Pittsburgh a minister leads a crusade against the wedding fashions of the newly rich. Amid panics, preachers, and press pokes, the famed Pittsburg millionaires face social scrutiny and waning amusement in these turbulent times.
Pupils at a western military academy expelled a classmate described as a molly coddle, while faculty permit the scholars to govern themselves. The incident suggests the seized restraint may reflect more than one mollycoddle at the institution.
An Indiana woman reports a harsh remedy for drunkenness after sewing her intoxicated husband into a blanket and horsewhipping him. The account notes that though some men may wish to reform, few would advocate such a painful method.
A New York boy kept from work by his employer received a note to his father asking for cure and promising return if improved. The report contrasts his treatment with harsher handling often faced by youths with similar habits when they seek work.
Newark New Jersey common council moves to curb billboard displays that depict crime or indecency. The measure targets theatrical advertising posters argued by some as art, while authorities contend many mislead public morals and standards.
A coeducational college faced objections to allowing a young woman to join the varsity debating team. Critics feared judges would be biased by gender, but the woman demonstrated superior arguments, proving her fitness for the formal trial of reason and persuasion.
Report from San Francisco dated March 23 describes a conspiracy tied to a Korean Righteous Army manifesto calling for loyalty to Korea and vows to exterminate Japanese. The document, signed by Gen. E Yie Lin Yung, urges Koreans to rise worldwide, kill Japanese and their spies, and reclaim Korea.
Conroe Tex March 25 news reaches here of the third tragedy within two weeks in Montgomery County where Black people have died in or after attempts at criminal incidents against white women. Mrs Wright of Timber room entry alarm fires knife? No. She fired with a public safety item and mortally injured a Black person.
The Russian senate, empire's high tribunal, overruled the appeal by 167 members of the first duma. They were convicted December 2 by the court of appeals and sentenced to three months' imprisonment.
An early Tuesday fire in Rockford Alabama damaged the business block housing Rockford Interurban Company and W Clark Printing. The loss is estimated at about 7500 dollars with fire damage extensive across the occupied firms.
Washington March 25. Cabinet decides to accept China invitation for the Atlantic battleship fleet to stop in a Chinese port on its return from the Pacific coast. No further invitations will be accepted. The world itinerary will be arranged accordingly with only coaling stops elsewhere. China has cordially invited the fleet.
A head on collision between a Blue Grass special and freight No 616 near Burgin High Bridge Mercer county left three dead and twenty injured. Disrupted signaling due to shift changes and unreported operator caused the wreck.
Washington March reports to the Interstate Commerce Commission from major railway systems indicate a general improvement in railroad and industrial activity after the October panic. Eastern and southeastern lines suffered more, while western and transcontinental lines fared better. overall the country is improving toward normal or better conditions.
Paris work continues to locate Prince Helie de Sagan with no success. A few days earlier a servant reportedly left a box of cigarettes at a steamship company office in Paris for Mrs Tyler Morse of the Hotel Wyoming New York. The box bore the marking Por 8.
Rev. Dr. William H. Shaffer, once presiding elder of the West district in the Philadelphia conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, was acquitted Tuesday by the conference of a charge of conduct unbecoming a minister.
Firebugs attacked Joliet Illinois Match company point causing about 5000 dollars in damage Monday night. Chief owner Col Fred Bennitt, a local option man, is noted in the report.
In Kentucky a formal agreement between the American Tobacco Company and the Society of Equity ends night riding by pledging to buy the pooled 1906 and 1907 crops while forgoing the 1908 crop. The deal totals nearly $14 million, with 80 million pounds of leaf involved, and condemns violence while promising a peaceful farming season.
Washington reports from March 25 say leaders in Congress pledge immediate action on a $2,000,000 emergency appropriation for navy armor and arms. Secretary Metcalf told a workers committee that no layoffs will be necessary, countering reports of discharges in navy yards nationwide. Committees representing the men had urged congressional committees to expedite funds.
North Platte Nebraska March 25 the drug store of Dr Nicholas McCabe mayor of the city was raided Monday and Mayor McCabe was arrested on a complaint charging illicit sale of liquor.
Stock brokers C. J. Foley & Co. closed their business Tuesday in this city and at branch offices in Milford Marlboro South Framingham and Worcester. The move ends operations across multiple locations including Worcester, signaling a broad closure of the firm.
A. J. Davis, longtime president of Tremont State Bank in Tremont Illinois, died Monday afternoon at age 78. He had served as bank president for 29 years and his passing marked the end of an era in local finance.
The American entry, after losing in swamps near Los Banos, arrived in San Francisco on Tuesday. It passed Gilroy at 9:45 am and San Jose at noon, with plans to ship to Alaska by steamer soon. The Italian car is out, damaged, en route to Ogden for repairs, while French and German crews head toward Ogden, with the French car expected by Wednesday night. The first French car left Bryan, Wyoming, Tuesday at 9:20 am mountain time.
Waterloo Iowa March 25 Mrs Arlo Whitbeck widow of the Fayette county murder victim was taken into custody after her husband’s funeral as authorities begin an investigation. Officials anticipate sensational developments as details behind the beating death of Whitbeck with a heavy sled stake near his barn unfold.
John A. Wishard a wealthy stockman from Staunton county was arrested in an Omaha hotel on a federal banking law indictment. The arrest followed information from the United States marshal for the northern district of Texas.
March Bab bbington, registered from Franklin Indiana, leaped from a window at the Hotel Grunewald in New Orleans. After pacing a hotel corridor in agitation he dived from a 60 foot height and died upon being found.
Stephen Curtis aged 15 was declared dead by a physician after a 1600-volt shock from a feed wire in the Brooklyn Rapid Transit power house. He was revived by artificial respiration after the incident.
Emperor William and the empress journeyed from Berlin to Corfu with their fourth son Prince August and daughter Princess Victoria, accompanied by a large royal suite. The party departed by way of Venice on March 25.
Lincoln Nebraska Attorney General Thompson states in a letter to Omaha lawyer R W Breckenridge that he will never dismiss the cases against the express companies doing business in Nebraska. The firm seeks dismissal or settlement, but the attorney general maintains ongoing legal action.
Max Willis, reputed embezzler sought in New York, was arrested in San Diego after a Pinkerton agent provided information. The case centers on charges of theft from a New York employer. Sheriff’s deputies detained Willis for questioning and transfer to authorities.
In Youngstown Ohio on Tuesday Dr. Charles A. Baird a prominent dentist was fatally crushed after being caught in an elevator in the Wick Bank Building. The accident occurred on March 25 and details are still developing.
Judge King of the civil district court in New Orleans ruled Louisiana state primary election laws unconstitutional null and void on Tuesday. The decision affects the validity of primary procedures statewide and raises questions about forthcoming elections and party nominations.
Butte Montana report states Sheriff Webb of Yellowstone county was killed Tuesday while trying to arrest a horse thief. The incident occurred as Webb confronted the suspect, who opened fire. No further details on motive or casualties are provided.
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