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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
5
A collection of satirical notes and observations on Germany Britain and the United States. Topics include women smoking a medical fad the German emperor a party platform the ballot for women crowded Scottish housing and canal and water work progress. It closes with remarks on Mme Melba and young Chinese women studying housekeeping.
A British medical investigator advances the theory that high speeding tests the tuberculosis germ in chauffeurs. It is, however, also conducive to sudden deaths for the intersecting part of the population.
The article notes that a half-dime from 1802 sold for $715, illustrating why future buyers will think twice before spending such a coin. It underscores the rarity and lack of similar coins in circulation.
Of Berlin’s 1,125,000 self supporting residents 68,611 or under five percent earn $714 or more yearly. About 1,066,000 have less than that amount with more than half earning under $214 yearly.
Rev. Charles Goodell, a Methodist preacher, argues that if Carnegie and Rockefeller wealth is tainted, churches should take it and purge its taint. He notes the obligation lies with religious institutions to cleanse accrued fortunes.
Prof Goodwin of New York argues for reorganizing urban public schools into three groups: trades, commercial preparation, and college track. He says a ten year old can choose between trades like haberdasher and high calling like a minister, suggesting early specialization.
A Japanese lady of rank visiting the country says American women are unhappy and discontented, attributing it to being overprotected and lacking the stimulating effect of neglect. She suggests that if husbands beat them occasionally they would better appreciate their happiness.
In New York a board chairman clashed with a female suffrage advocate who registered late. She followed his trail, learned he owned a New Jersey home, and waited to vote, resulting in his arrest and loss of his job for alleged non residency. The episode ends with a sharp remark on female political resolve.
A historical excerpt questions why a proposed model husband contest in Chicago should judge by how quickly men button the backs of their wives’ shirt waists. It argues that good temper and willingness to perform the task should matter more, not speed alone.
The Pilot and the Boston Globe urge restraint in judging others over crime and prejudice. They advocate focusing on correcting own shortcomings rather than finger pointing at the south or north, urging charity and improvement.
A brief item notes that while a famous song proclaims all American girls are queens some do not have ships to accompany them on their return journeys home from marriage or duties.
In the wake of a crop failure and recent forest fires the region faces a reduced stock of Christmas trees. The piece notes the impact on Santa Claus and the custom of hanging stockings, implying shortages will limit choices for good children.
The U S Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry arrived off Colombo at 7 am after leaving Manila December 1. Sixteen vessels will stay six days to coal and grant shore leave. Singapore stop was skipped. Ceylon authorities plan hospitality per London instructions, with a 30 member committee arranging events and a tea gift of five pounds per officer and one pound per man.
A premature dynamite blast in Bas Obispo canal works near Colon killed ten men and injured fifty. The explosion rushed through the cut sent shock to Colon. Official report from Culebra cites ten dead and fifty wounded, saying the last hole discharged during loading caused twenty two tons to explode. The holes were not electrically connected. the blast was timed for 5 pm and supervised by a leading powder man.
In Kalispell Montana the Joe Hobbins murder case stalls as key witness Fred Lebeau refuses to testify without spectators excused. After a court cleared the room amid contempt fines, Lebeau finally answers questions and the fine is remitted as the session proceeds.
In Washington the House rejected a measure aimed at arbitrarily investigating differences between employers and employees in labor disputes. A motion by Townsend of Michigan to advance the bill failed 102 to 11, effectively preventing further consideration.
After a 106 day trial San Francisco political boss Abraham Ruef is found guilty of bribery. The verdict followed a tense session as police kept back crowds while Ruef comforted his father and prepared to inform his family. He faces up to fourteen years in prison.
Representative Perkins of New York introduced a resolution to form a five member special committee to study the president's remarks criticizing Congress for prohibiting detail of secret service men outside their bureaus. The measure, adopted with committee members Perkins, Denby, Weeks, Williams, and Lloyd named. The speaker warned that the president’s statements merit careful regard to preserve congressional dignity.
Washington prominent speakers including Joseph G Cannon and Joaquim Nabuco addressed the National Rivers and Harbors congress. Cannon warned against unsafe legislation proposing one thousand million dollars in bonds over ten years, saying it could spur ill advised projects and lead to troubling accounting.
In a Washington special the Constitution quotes President Roosevelt telling Georgians that Wall Street hates him with fervent sincerity. He adds that when he travels to Africa the market expects every lion to do his duty and that his actions provoke the hostility.
The westbound North Coast Limited derailed at Mackenzie twenty miles east of Bismarck North Carolina. Rail officials call it one of railroading’s most fortunate incidents with over 200 passengers safe after a ten foot embankment tumble. A Seattle preacher was ejected from his berth in his night clothes injuring three women.
The Ways and Means Committee in Congress considers placing 100000 tons of Filipino sugar on the free list a preliminary step toward free trade. Cuban sugar interests fear loss of protection and urge unity with planters to secure concessions for continued market access in the United States.
Judge Kavanaugh of Cook County Superior Court ruled that national guardsmen on duty may use lethal force under specified conditions. The decision references Joseph B. Klein, a Private in the First Regiment Illinois National Guard, indicted for killing Earl Nelson near Kankakee during a transport to Springfield amid threats of a race clash.
Denver announces a circus war to open next week after a St Louis conference among John W Gates Rhoda Royal Sells Floto Frank Bostock and Denver supporters F G Bonfils H H Tammen and W E Franklin.
J Pierpont Morgan told a Chicago club circle that any man bearish on the country’s future will go broke. The financier did not speak to reporters, but friends shared the father’s warning that shaped Morgan’s career and optimism through panics and reverses.
The Dutch cruiser Gelderland towed the Venezuelan coast guardship Alix into Willemstad after capturing it off Puerto Cabello. Dutch plans called for demonstrating against Venezuela and seizing any warships or guard vessels, with Curacao residents greeting the act as a return to action and the governor calling it a reprisal rather than hostility.
Washington reports 1908 exports of manufactures totalled about 750 million dollars, with Europe receiving 368 million and refined minerals oils leading European shipments at 97 million. North America exports totaled 189 million, led by iron and steel at 72 million, while South America and Asia each received 72 million and Oceanica 40 million.
John R. Hegeman, president of Metropolitan Life Insurance, freed by the New York Supreme Court on a Friday decision that could quash all indictments against insurance officials. District Attorney Jerome plans to appeal. Hegeman faced perjury charges in a 1905 verification report to the superintendent of insurance. The case rose to the appellate division via habeas corpus proceedings.
The congress urged issuance of up to 500 million dollars in government bonds to fund river and harbor improvements. Proceeds would be used solely for approved projects and modeled after Panama Canal bonds.
A blaze at 824 Prairie avenue killed Mrs Elizabeth Carr and her one year old son. Roy Carr husband of the victim was burned while attempting to save her. Wealthy neighbors including Daniel Hayes Alfred Trumbley and Arthur V Meeker Armour Co. general manager joined in rescuing others.
Duluth Minnesota reports that lumber interests led by Weyerhaeuser O'Brien and Cook of St Paul and Duluth and Edward Hines of Chicago are forming a company to control nearly all North American pine. Secrecy is high with the railroad transfer of the Duluth Virginia and Rainy Lake line cited as the sole obstacle to completion.
Washington reports from the secretary of agriculture that the farm value of all products in 1908 reached a record 7.778 billion dollars, far surpassing mining outputs. The farm sector now provides 87 percent of raw materials for major industries and shows escalating index figures from 1899 to 1908.
Adrian Le Beuf, three year cashier at Hale Bros. in Oakland, was arrested on embezzlement charges. He confessed to stealing about $20,000 from the firm over the past four months, primarily used in gambling on Seattle races in Oakland pool rooms. He is married with a child.
Floyd McFarland of California led the McFarland and Moran team to victory in the sixteenth international six day race at Madison Square Garden. Rutt of the German-Holland team placed second and Demara of the DeMara-Hill duo finished third. The field logged 2737 miles, beating the former mark of 2734 miles.
San Francisco figure Abraham Ruef convicted of offering a bribe received a one week delay before sentencing. The case resumes December 19 with approval from the district attorney’s office via Assistant John O Gara. Defense counsel Thomas B Dozier sought time to prepare motions for stay of judgment and a new trial.
The late emperor Kuang Heu’s body was moved with ceremony from the Forbidden City to Coal Hill mortuary where it lies in state awaiting the imperial tomb. The procession mixed ancient rites with Western forms, drawing 10,000 kneeling mourners and 4,000 soldiers. Foreigners could witness the funeral for the first time.
The 1908 treasury report by Secretary Cortelyou notes a shift from a 1907 surplus of 84.2 million to a 1908 deficit of 55.1 million due to weak business and higher appropriations. Cash at start stood at 272.1 million, debt declined from 954.9 to 897.5 million, with internal revenue down 17.96 million and customs down about 46 million. National banking: 9,174 charters since 1863, 6,827 banks active, 1,878 closed by stockholders, 469 insolvent placed in receivership.
Sentiment in favor of a government bond issue for a comprehensive improvement of rivers harbors and canals gained headway at the opening of the rivers and harbors congress in Washington. The plan calls for 500 million dollars in federal bonds to inter nal water courses over ten years or fifty million dollars per year.
Judge De Puy refused a perpetual restraining order in Chicago superior court on the unless the Field Museum case proceeds. A. Montgomery Ward, owner on Michigan Avenue, objects to building on Lake Front park land adjacent to Grant Park.
Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture ruled that flour bleached with nitrogen peroxide is adulterated and cannot be sold in Washington DC or territories or shipped interstate. He will recommend no prosecutions for six months due to the large stock on hand.
Senator Johnston of Alabama introduces a bill arguing that former cadets Russell and Weaver were punished excessively for hazing at the military academy. He says new senators face minor hazing and rejects mothers overseeing sons after enlistment.
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