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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
2
A Supreme Court ruling declares the Illinois anti trust law unconstitutional citing its exemption for agricultural products and live stock. The decision marks a major legal overturn with implications for business regulation across the state and beyond.
A jumble of short notes reports retirements executions misfortunes and small crimes. Notable items include Miss Ata Rehan retiring from the stage Charlies A Semler Akron Oho Kop Hotton hanged in Nan Buren Ark James McGee quarrelled with Judge Green Estey dies in Brattleboro Vt at 57 and a fragmentary list of violent events from Africa to Missouri with multiple casualties and a Pacific disaster note in Central America.
Heavy snowstorms delayed trains in New York and Pennsylvania. record falls in Kentucky. Esterhazy seen in New York. wills leave funds to Yale and Columbia. Mine explosions in Monongahela and a head on collision wreck two engines. Bank robbery in Indiana. many fires and accidents nationwide.
A montage of brief items reports Henry Dugweart’s murder conviction, James Wood’s death after lottery drawing, Dr Christian Fenger’s death from pneumonia, banking troubles of W Cottle, Paul Koeb’s stabbing by Fireman Tighe at a boardinghouse, a fatal engine explosion near Santa Maria, Alfred Booth’s death, criminal arson in Battle Creek, Mary Walsh’s death by fire, Fred W Hagen located in Mexico amid a $9000 shortage, Missouri river chaos, bridge failures near Orenpolia, J J McCassick electrocuted in Duluth, Pennsylvania company settling with wagon party victims, River Queen opening navigation, a South Chicago laborer killed by ore, and a store fire.
A distinct quake rattled dishes and windows in Owingsville Kentucky with no damage reported. The National Wagon Manufacturers Association meeting planned for Memphis in April has been postponed to October. A Greenville Massachusetts fire caused about 100000 dollars in damage to several buildings.
reports from Europe and Asia describe Loubet’s planned visit to the Czar, a 150000 ruble relief gift for Shamaka earthquake victims, cholera among Medina pilgrims with 110 deaths, and a Servian throne pretender kin’s death amid arrests. Also noted are a Venezuelan insurgent bombardment, a €4000000000 Panamanian canal bid, Barcelona rioters shot, Mindoro arms run, Franz Josef Land expedition returns, Chinese provincial rebellion spreading, Mayan clash with 80 dead 154 wounded, De Wet arm injury near Harrismith, Lord Francis Hope income plan, British troopers shot for misconduct, Manila court-martial, and Samar killings sequence.
United States Steel Corporation directors renew President Schwab and other officers whose terms near expiration. Also reported: Red Star liner Waesland sunk after collision off Holyhead with all passengers and crew saved. Mrs. George Brook and her son drown in Canhare Creek while attempting rescue. Frederick E. Walker lands in New York after detention on a Columbian gunboat. Hudson Bay Company officials deny confirmation of explorer Andree being shot by Eskimos. previous story unconfirmed.
The Senate considered Senator Frye’s ship subsidy bill with March 17 set for a vote amid opposition from Senator Clay. Debate touched the president protection bill and the rural free delivery program in the House, with adjustments to contracts and salaries. An obituary note remembered Representative Polk of Pennsylvania.
Mrs Roosevelt hosted Mothers' congress delegates while President Roosevelt opposed civil service provisions in a census bureau bill. Calhoun of Illinois eyed for cabinet vacancy. Emil Paepke seeks 10000 indemnity over his arrest related to a diamond ring case. A Charleston and exposition delegation met the President who also pledged to visit. The river and harbor bill totals 60700000 with 200000 for Lake Michigan to Mississippi survey. House natal committee defeated efforts to advance Schley resolutions in subcommittee.
Descriptions from a London journal note Hindu women as richly tanned with soft complexions. Features are regular, eyes mild, lashes long, demeanor gentle, and voice sweet. Beauty spans classes, with many carrying the grace of princesses in everyday street life.
A testimonial from Mrs J T Mims of Chicago praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Pills and Savant Wash for easing pregnancy and postnatal recovery. The ad urges readers to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free counsel and notes a $5000 forfeit claim. Also includes a rail fare offer from Chicago to the West with a pamphlet mailed for two cents.
Advertises railroad rates of 33.00 to Pacific Coast cities from Chicago March and April 30.00 to Helena Butte Anaconda Ogden Salt Lake City 30.30 Spokane 33.00 Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and many others. Tourist Sleeping Cars daily to the Pacific coast. For maps and particulars contact nearest ticket agent or W. B. Ixniskern 22 Fifth avenue Chicago Ill.
A playful exchange hints at a bond with no coupons. An advertisement touts Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with an atomizer, noting it preserves mucus secretions and lists price and New York address. Engagement announced next day follows a light exchange about a German dance.
Will you be short of hay plant this prolific millet. Yields 5 to 8 tons of rich hay per acre. Price 8 lb 1.96 106 lbs 68.00. Leas freight. John A Salter Seed Co La Crosse Wis. See Hay and Grain Reporter ad in this paper.
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