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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
2
A quirky Chariton Democrat column mocks topics from medical myths to social taunts. It cites watermelons causing appendicitis, jokes about upper crust wealth, Chicago lawyers, Balkan cloudbursts, worn jokes about wives and watches, and quips on kings and royalty.
Mrs James Lovely of Knoxville Tennessee is charged with poisoning her husband. the statement notes she scarcely deserves the word perfectly as the case draws attention to the alleged crime and its details.
A terse aphorism notes that people ashamed of their ancestors would trigger blushes in those forebears if they could witness present behavior. It frames shame as a social force across generations.
Rourke Cochran plans to quit America and become English while affirming his Irish roots. He intends to remain true to his Irish identity as he pursues a new nationality.
Chinese laundrymen organized and struck forming a chop suey trust as they push for standardized practices and fair treatment. The movement signals growing influence of immigrant workers in urban commerce and tension with existing labor norms.
At a recent London wedding King Edward appeared in a red cravat and frock coat, breaking a long standing tradition that the king can do no wrong.
A reflective note on Independence Day mishaps notes that the injured need not moralizing and the survivors lack desire for punishment, suggesting a somber view of holiday incidents.
Lou Dillon comes within two seconds of Crescens trotting record as observers debate women claiming equal rights. The comments reflect broader social questions while the famed Toledo stallion’s legacy remains central to the sport’s history.
An expert warns that tooth extraction can cause blindness, countering the familiar view of seeing stars as a sign of healing. The remark highlights risks in dental procedures and prompts reconsideration of patient safety during extractions.
A Boston laborer has fallen heir to 2 000 000. Before envying him think of the trouble he will have in getting away from people who want to show him how to invest it.
A Philadelphia millionaire in his will left $50 to each of his three children, a sum the author notes as pitiable given a lifetime of work for a fortune. The remark underscores the perceived value of the heirs.
Life insurers tell policy holders at Milwaukee County Jail the building is unsafe and occupants must evacuate or risk cancellation. Some residents may still refuse to leave despite the warning.
A Waterbury Connecticut man named Harris slept during Barnum and Bailey’s circus act and had his gold watch stolen. He plans to report the incident and warn others about taking naps in public places, including church.
A Kansas farmer who called a neighbor "a Kansas jackass" faced a $2,500 damages suit but a jury ordered payment of $400 to the plaintiff. The decision prompts questions about the severity of the insult and the value of hurt feelings in rural disputes.
A note reports that Viennese women rejected a male beauty event stating they dislike handsome men, a response described as comforting as it suggests women admire men solely for virtue rather than appearance.
A 19 year old Denison Iowa woman using the name Aurora Hodge surrendered in Grand Rapids Michigan claiming she killed a man July 11 near Salt Lake City Utah. She said the victim was an unknown husband figure and authorities in Des Moines and Salt Lake City are investigating with her jailed in Grand Rapids.
Zora Murphy aged 19 and William Lawlar 27, residents near Scranton, were struck and killed by an extra gravel train on the North Western at 2 am. Conductor T A Zingenius led the crew. The coroner and jury attributed death to injuries from crossing the railroad east of Rolfe on July 25. Isenhart jailed for bigamy. to be tried in Hamilton County District Court.
In Farmington on July 28 a mob of farmers pursued a Black man named Clark accused of assaulting Gertrude Hess, a white girl. The group reportedly surrounded him near Medill with threats of lynching as the victim's life remains in jeopardy.
Mason City reports the Rudd Floyd county post office was break into and robbed of stamps cash and money orders totaling 500. The safe was blown open by an explosion and no clues identify the robbers.
The Shiloh commission will request a formal hearing before the secretary of war to reopen the history of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Iowa regiments at Shiloh. Evidence is prepared and commissioners will travel to Washington to appeal for a hearing, hoping for success.
Des Moines reports hundreds of Iowa soldiers are being duped into selling land scrip for far below its value as agents harvest scrip now worth about $4.00 per acre. Acting Register Baldridge notes the Alaska Homestead act lifted prices and urges holders to seek true value, detailing scrip terms and commutation options for homesteads.
The Southern Iowa Veterans and Old Settlers Association plans a large gathering in Lovilia on August 18 to 21, 1920. The event features the Iowa State Military band, a speaker lineup including J B Sullivan and John F Lacey, nightly balloon ascensions, camp fires, and a prize cake walk. Last year’s attendance averaged 15,000 with over 20,000 expected this year.
Sioux City reports no trace of E. C Hutchinson and Harry Smith after Hutchinson's private bank shuts its doors. Shortage estimated at 28 000 dollars with only 71 dollars in vaults as accounts are audited. Father notes negotiations ongoing and expects relief for creditors.
Peter Reed caused consternation by locking himself inside his Fort of a house in Council Bluffs on July 28 and wielding a shotgun to deter approachers. He kept a son with him while driving away his wife and three children. He was arrested without bloodshed and will be held for drunkenness.
Miss Phoebe Mead of Clarinda underwent a rare operation for stomach trouble. Surgeons opened the inflamed pylorus removing constriction by a longitudinal incision and enlarging the opening to normal size. She is improving rapidly.
At midnight H. W. Ackles shot Jack Maher and Isaac Allen, injuring both seriously. Maher and Allen later died at the county jail. Ackles, his wife, and Sines are jailed. Ackles and wife charged with attempt to murder. Lines, from Dexter, says the men met Maher and Allen and later disputed over money at Ackles home. The incident is described as self defense by Ackles, with unknown motives and no weapon on the victims.
Des Moines reports Charles Heath of the Great Western Cereal Co describes oats prospects as near normal in Iowa. He notes clean grain, good heads, little smut, and pleasing harvest progress after touring the state. Heath explains shifting trade to pound packages while bulk sales remain steady and cites Fort Dodge capacity rising to 5,000,000 bushels annually.
In Des Moines the Biennial report to the state board urges compulsory education for the deaf to ensure citizens become self supporting. It notes needs for new buildings including an administration block dormitories for boys and girls a pupils cottage a hospital a dining hall chapel and a library. Col Richard Root Dies in Maine Keokuk and other notes report a triple birth of calves and monks at New Mellery Monastery.
In Dubuque on July 28 Frank Paar beat his wife so brutally a crowd of about fifty men surrounded the house and talked of lynching him. Police intervened to save Paar, ending the mob scene.
Iowa Adjutant General Byers orders detaching five or six members from each guard company outside Fifty first to reach 816 officers and men for the Fort Riley maneuvers. Fifty-third camp August 13–20, Fifty-fourth September 11–16, Fifty-sixth September 2–9. Also reports crop losses from a damaging July hailstorm across western Iowa and notes the Des Moines Town State Fair horse show August 21–29 will be strong. plus relief funds for Scandinavia total 10870.40 with 60 percent to Sweden, 20 percent to Norway, 20 percent to Finland.
The article reports a state expense from a Dubuque strike and militia deployment totaling 1 838 25 dollars as the executive council approves warrants. It notes progress on county assessments including telephone and telegraph lines, with public release postponed until all valuations are set. The piece also covers speeches by Captain Hobson and William J Bryan, a medical board opinion on itinerant physicians, and a comic exchange about a tour. It ends with a note on lightning risk being higher in the country and at sea.
The city announces elected or appointed officers including Mayor, Solicitor, Clerk, Treasurer, Marshal, and Councilmen F Dyke C P Cont Palmer D A Busi Wa. The list reflects key positions guiding municipal governance and public services.
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