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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
1
A Chariton Democrat column riffs on current events and figures from war and politics. It cites Admiral Cotton, Admiral Yamamoto, Sir Thomas, and Prof Langley while noting battles in Venezuela, Manchuria, and a warning from a Texas revivalist. It mentions paying a young man $62.50 monthly for handling a $1.5 million business.
A terse adage notes that one scholar goes insane from overstudy while hundreds stay insane from understudy, highlighting the perils of excessive study versus insufficient effort. This reflects a cautionary view from a past era on scholarly discipline and mental strain.
A witty remark on skill misperception implying a shift in divorce lawyers if cooking rivaled piano talent, framed in a peppy old journalism tone.
The members of the Spanish cabinet tendered their resignations amid differences of opinion over a minor issue the navy policy, reflecting tensions within the government over military matters.
Miss Million of St Joseph married in Kansas City last week. The groom should not expect to purchase many automobiles from the income of the union.
Explorer McMillan sinks into the Blue Nile, ending his inquiry into whether the river is navigable. The incident halts further testing of the river’s clear passage and raises questions about safety along expeditions.
In Brooklyn the occupants of the automobile were hurt in a mishap rather than by bystanders. The incident suggests cars can harm their own passengers, not just external parties.
Members of the Portuguese army have been plotting against their king. The remark suggests a parallel with the fate of officers who plotted against Alexander of Servia.
The passage notes Japan’s apparent desire to exchange Manchuria to Russia in return for Korea. It argues neither side holds trading stock there, implying there is no obstacle to the swap.
Some of the eastern society men are wearing silk kimonos instead of lounging coats. One man declares they look perfectly sweet in them, too.
The passage questions Peter I of Servia’s fate as a potential figurehead. It notes a troubling possibility he could become a target due to current expectations and political dynamics. The tone implies concern over his vulnerability within the evolving power structure.
A mysterious Tesla hints at an announcement that will surpass his wildest dreams, suggesting a breakthrough or discovery shaping the future. The exact nature remains undisclosed, fueling speculation about what lies beyond present ambitions.
Sir Thomas Lipton declares Shamrock II will win three consecutive cup races by at least five minutes each barring accidents. The remark marks the first time Reliance is mentioned in such a context as an accident.
A memorandum notes that many scholars philosophers theologians scientists and statesmen living sedentary lives reach ninety or more while no professional artists are known to do so. The text contrasts longevity among learned and public individuals with artists.
A brief odd note describes an immigrant at Ellis Island who gave a telegrapher a $20 bill to cover sending a short message, with change received. It also mentions brass coda water checks learned and a new popular song with the line There’s Only One New York.
In Waterloo Iowa the first G A R badges for the San Francisco encampment arrived, bearing Governor Cummins likeness. Veterans split over wearing them with some refusing, while others support the portrait. A move to request badge designs without the governor's likeness is noted and letters to Department Commander Raymond are anticipated. The badges cost 50 cents and are selling widely.
Des Moines reports a Davenport widow Jane Co R Cameron receives 2717.80 from the pension office for a Civil War pension tied to James Cameron of Company B Forty-ninth New York. The backpay covers January 1863 to 1899, with monthly rates varying from four to ten dollars. This is the second such check issued locally, finishing a long delay in awarding the pension.
Colfax Bottling Works of Colfax Iowa advertises mineral water for all disorders of the liver kidneys and bowels. It invites readers to write for testimonials prices and other information.
Early Saturday fire in Algona destroyed a city landmark known as the old ark, a foundry building. Firefighters kept the blaze from spreading to surrounding structures, saving the moulding and carpenter shop. Loss estimated at $2000 with $1000 insured. The company plans to rebuild promptly. this was the sole foundry in the city.
Professor L F Parker recounted an Iowa anecdote at Brooklyn Teachers Institute about General Street, an Indian agent loved by tribes. After his death, Indians offered land for his burial at Agency City. At treaty talks in 1842 Chief Keokuk insisted a square mile for Street’s grave be reserved, with $2,500 used from land purchase funds.
Fire started in an empty box car on the Great Western tracks destroyed the Valeria elevator and twenty freight cars, causing about 20000 in losses. Telegraph wires burned, cutting off contact with other towns and delaying train service by about two hours. It is suspected that tramps smoking in the box car started the blaze. Six burned cars carried coal, one iron, one railroad ties. others were empty.
Council Bluffs reports a melee between Piuse Print and Ed Campbell in a railroad gang near Malvern. Campbell used an axe to strike Print in the forehead, skull opened from eye to crown. Print alive, doctors see possible recovery though critical. A separate Neola item notes a four year old girl hurt in a runaway, scalp wound, not fatally.
Des Moines reports wholesale beef and pork prices up roughly one and a half cents with further increases expected. Packers cite corn fed stock scarcity as the cause while dealers hedge on a meat combine impact. Cattle remain scarce, grass fed beef priced around 5 20 to 5 50 per head. grain shortage compounds the rise.
Des Moines reports Director Sage of the state weather service says corn gains moisture at an inch per day as heavy Iowa rains help maturing fields. Oats harvests proceed across the state with promising yields. Kansas rains bring farm morale up. The Des Moines shower reached .52 inches before continuing rain.
In Marengo on August 1 a two and a half year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. A H Slaymaker, was found near a hog pen with horrific injuries after entering the pen containing seven piglets. Doctors report multiple gashes and a crushed leg and foot, noting extensive injuries but the child will survive though scarred for life.
Jesse Levi aged 20, a University of Chicago student home on vacation, drowned in the Mississippi near the boat house after diving from a float and failing to surface. The accident occurred while swimming near Dubuque. Colfax Mineral Water ad copy appears among the fragments in the report.
Keokuk Aug 4 Last winter Elmer Printy was arrested for stealing Dr W B Ochiltrees buggy. He was tried and sent to Fort Madison penitentiary. Efforts are under way to secure a parole citing his spinal curvature and deteriorating health as he remains largely in the prison hospital. Safety pine usage figure 144000000 cited as a national statistic.
Des Moines August 4 1903 Waterloo manufacturers backed by Commercial Exchange and Board of Trade plan first state fair exhibit a large tent west of the amphitheater will display farm implements and goods from Waterloo with a Twentieth Century manure spreader among items. A Waterloo train of goods will be decorated with flags. The display aims to attract new factories to Waterloo.
Fragmentary OCR lists attorney coroner board members and several surnames including Kent Lee Diliman Wells Waynick Maxwell Laura Fitch Laurel Ross Drake Crozier and Trimer. No clear event, date, or outcome given.
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