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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
2
Short items note flying machines and rising paper costs, a French duel death, and Western opposition to hazing. Items discuss Abdul’s return, King Leopold’s operation price, Lord Kitchener’s praise, bird life in parks, and the moon trip earnings. Also mentioned are Albanian unrest, New York gold hopes, Birmingham fire losses, blue rabbits, cannibal reports, and savage island missionaries.
A shipment of 1,800 carcasses of mutton arrived in Philadelphia from Australia via England. Local dealers quickly sold the first cargo and see potential for profitable indirect routes. The Panama Canal opening could shorten distances to the antipodes and enable direct trade, potentially keeping meat prices within reason.
Remarks condemn a Panama pranksters who sparked false earthquake warnings and allegedly frightened a person to death. The piece argues such humor is criminally dangerous and should be punished under law.
Abdul Hamid, former sultan of Turkey, has $3,000,000 in a German bank. The Turkish government seeks the funds but the bank refuses to honor Abdul’s order, claiming it was issued under compulsion. Courts sustain the bank, leaving the ex-sovereign unable to access or transfer the money. The piece notes the money was squandered despite good collections.
The June commencement at the United States Military Academy on the Hudson combines drills and ceremonies with camp life and social events. Visitors, including dignitaries, gather for diplomas and a festival atmosphere, while cadets enjoy liberty and summer training under canvas.
Ray Stannard Baker portrays Gen. Leonard Wood as a self made officer who rose from assistant surgeon to chief of staff. The piece cites his early courage against Geronimo, leadership of the Rough Riders, Cuba governance, and steady ascent through colonial and military posts to Washington headquarters.
The Yuma reservation faced federal scrutiny after mourners cremated a deceased braves personal effects and house. Officials warned burning heirs possessions conflicts with California law and risks government property, though cremation itself is a religious rite.
Jones mourns his rich grandmother in a brief scraps of dialogue. Friends tease that his name was mentioned in the will and testament. Jones breaks into tears as he realizes he will receive the testament.
David Starr Jordan extols children as the most important, urging philanthropy and study of children to save lives and guide humanity. He asserts caring for youth leads to wisdom and societal salvation, surpassing other acts like curing illness or punishing crime.
A young girl aboard a Brooklyn trolley asked the conductor about her age and then paid her fare with two extra pennies. She calmly declared that her statistics are her own and refused to reveal more. A corny joke about a natural death follows with a quip about a wife.
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