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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
2
A collage of quips and brief observations from New York and Indianapolis papers. Jokes about Miss Leiter, Balkan alliances, Port Arthur, and a sport season tease combine with notes on the year’s calendar and a jab at New York lambs in Wall Street.
The Lewiston Journal quotes a lecturer arguing women should be financially independent before marriage. It notes Lord Rosslyn's sisters face money struggles and contemplates titles passing from women, suggesting American title hunters could affect English nobility. It also mentions changing names like Cushman yielding $10,000.
A Jersey City woman was arrested after obtaining 1500 dollars with bad checks. The report notes her brief financial career and hints at a rough scene involving a fall from a high place, while County Sleaze claims he can beat any man who says he is dead, though no one spoke.
In Kamtschatka villagers suffer as bears raid and starve, while the bears themselves struggle to digest human settlements. The harsh winter and scarce food turn the coexistence into a tough proposition for the region.
Agricultural Department statistics estimate farm products at 2,784,863,702 dollars for the country. It excludes the value of vegetables grown by suburban backyard farmers, considered precious and costly.
The text argues that jiu jitsu should be taught at West Point after it is adopted at the Naval Academy Annapolis. It warns West Point cadets risk disadvantage in football and military training compared with navy programs.
A Tennessee Lutheran minister argues life insurance is gambling and morally wrong, suggesting the charge could apply to fire insurance, which orthodox believers deem essential. He questions whether moral condemnation should extend to popular protections provided by insurers.
Mra Elliott comments on the slang tainted tongue causing talk of liberties with a woman's skirt. Irvine's son in law notes the father cannot speak as his hands are tied. The whole case appears badly mixed and unclear.
Readable fragments show Nebraska State team the Roosters competing in a hard fought event. Details are limited but suggest a regional track or athletic meet with notable effort from local athletes.
John T Hoffmann of Wayne county convicted of obtaining state funds by false pretenses in state cases while serving as coroner. Jurors deliberated 31 hours and 17 minutes. A sealed package linked to the Phelps death raised questions for the coroner’s jury as Mrs. Phelps testified the box contained mainly life insurance papers and receipts with no personal letters or clues to the disappearance.
Governor Warner sent to the senate for confirmation a slate of appointments including T W Atwood as railroad commissioner for twelve years starting 1905, Oiri A Wagner as inspector general for five years, J H Kidd as quartermaster general for two years, W H McGurrin as adjutant general for two years, James Y Barry as insurance commissioner for two years from 1903, Arthur Bird as dairy and food commissioner for two years from 1905, R J Pletcher as deputy labor commissioner replacing Malcolm J Mcleod, and I A Wildey to succeed John Porter as salt inspector after election to city office.
Louis La Ponce, age 100, longtime Baraga County resident, died at the Indian mission near Baraga. He was convicted in the Ripley murder case of Henry Hebard in the circuit court and sentenced by Judge O Grady to life imprisonment. He was paroled in 1884 and had since lived a quiet life until his death.
The fifty six annual fair will be held in Detroit starting September 11 1905 after a Pontiac meeting of the new board of directors. Although some objected to Detroit the majority prevailed and the board soon declared Detroit a permanent location for the fair.
Tony Diebold of West Brandon fired accidentally during a rabbit hunt wounding four men. William Close, Sidney McHale, and Schultz sustained injuries. McHale struck thrice in the nose and Schultz badly peppered in the back. Diebold did not know how the shot discharged. shell found in his gun.
Rumor says Edwin C. Madden of Detroit, third postmaster general, will resign like Joseph Bristow. Madden plans to remain in office, maintaining cordial relations with Postmaster General Wynne and prospective head Cortelyou. Madden is noted for unmatched method in the department.
In Lansing a vote to choose Michigan's 14 presidential electors stretched through hours. Early favorites Gast for Roosevelt and Patrbanks faded. Robert Rk Loomis and others faltered until B B Foss of Bay City won backing as the elector. The group claimed expenses for the trip should be reimbursed.
Wexford county weighs a $25 000 courthouse project while Kent county seeks to halt costly water case actions. Michigan items note 999 unmarried women in a city, a Salamazoo meeting date, a Baltimore physician on the asylum staff, rising wolves near Calumet, and a $25 bounty.
Michigan Senate and House members discuss a lean session with emphasis on economy and curbing junkets. Key topics include local option on reforms, taxation, home rule, railroads, and potential woman suffrage moves. Bills on state finance, gasoline regulation, and motor vehicle registration surface as committees form.
The Grand Rapids association of retail butchers plans a large packing house to provide a market for northern Michigan livestock. The Civic Improvement Society of Ypsilanti will ask the council to appropriate 2500 dollars to buy more land for the Normal. Last fall 10 more acres were purchased and the society urges further enlargement while land remains affordable.
The president warned that unless Congress acts this session to regulate railroad freight rates an extraordinary session of the fifty ninth congress will be called to address interstate commerce. He ranks interstate commerce as paramount while seeking tariff readjustment without party discord.
A Japanese transport Kamakura brings Gen. Stoessel Mme Stoessel and staff from Port Dalny on January 11. Seven officers two Indies and six orphan children land at Inasa jetty. They are greeted by 50 police and gendarmes as Russian officers salute in silence. The party enters a house amid a somber mood despite fine weather and gracious Japanese reception.
Louise Michel, famed communist and revolutionary agitator nicknamed the red virgin and the Tetroleuse, died in Marseilles at age 73 after a year of tuberculosis illness. Born in Broncourt, she was the illegitimate daughter of a chambermaid and M de Mailly.
An unsuccessful act Tuesday aimed at the statue of Frederick the Great at the war college grounds in Washington involved a charge of explosives with a lit fuse attached to the fence. An employee removed the device before detonation, causing no damage. Perpetrators were detained but escaped.
The Spoii in Port Arthur cites a cablegram from Tokio quoting Gen Nogi that the Port Arthur delivery is complete. It lists 50 permanent forts 546 guns including 54 large caliber 149 medium and 343 small caliber 82 670 cannon balls 30 000 rifles 35 252 horses 1 920 battleships four except Sevastopol sunk two cruisers gunboats and destroyers 14 steamers 10 plus 35 smaller steamers serviceable after repairs.
Windsor's town center faced its worst blaze Tuesday noon as flames threatened a wide area. The Detroit fire boat James Battle docked at the coal dock and sprayed water, halting the fire around 12:80, with losses estimated near $80,000.
In St. Leo's Church New York the Rev Thomas J Ducey denounces trusts and monopolies as crimes against divine bounty naming John D Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Co in a fiery sermon.
The House heard impeachment charges against Judge Charles Swayne of Florida after a heated exchange with Lamar and Littlefield regarding an interview. Lamar admitted the interview but denied inciting violence, while Littlefield criticized incitement to assassination.
The report notes Gov. Chamberlain of Oregon proposing a law to establish a shipping post aimed at stopping domestic violence. It highlights labor disputes with thousands of workers facing hardship amid strikes and a broader push to link large lumber firms to land fraud conspiracies in Oregon and neighboring regions. A separate case involves 85 year old Utah resident Tel Mehurston sued for breach of promise by 18 year old Charlotte Armstrong.
The receiver says Mrs. Chadwick's tangible property should bring about 100000 if gold. Edward Halliwell of Pentwater found a pearl valued at 30. A Pennsylvanian reports an injured train wreck and post ex wreck finances.
The report shows railroad taxes and valuations for 1904 and 1903. It notes a unanimous commission decision on the assessment, stating general property valuation at 1,529,969,350, down 7,386,388 from 1903, and state tax receipts down 229,069.64 from 1903.
Jerry Niles of Argentine fled after a granary break in last August. Bondsman father John Niles posted cash bonds. Niles dug up and carried a can with 350 dollars from the cellar before fleeing. A circuit court jury awarded 3216.68 against the Michigan Central for 1903 elevator fire at Clark elevator. Hillsdale county votes on liquor prohibition in April. Harry Nichols acquitted of smuggling revolvers into prison car. Thomas Good linked but released.
The report lists prices for steers, heifers, cows, bulls, calves, sheep and hogs across multiple markets including Chicago East Buffalo and other regions. Notable figures include best export steers around 5.50 to 6.80, veal calves 7.00 to 7.50, and hogs largely between 4.40 and 4.80, with feeding and stocker classes also detailed.
Grain and feed prices list bids and closes for wheat corn oats and beans across Chicago and Detroit. No 2 spring wheat ranges 1.12 to 1.25. corn around 43 to 48 cents. oats about 30 to 34 cents. Detroit shows bids and closes for No 1 white wheat and No 2 red with futures like May and January beans around 1.62 to 1.63.
Local listings show a schedule of theatre and cinema options in Detroit for the week ending January 21. Performances include Byron Douglas Company at the Theatre and Temple Vee toard Wonderland with evening shows and varying seating prices.
The column parades a comic yarn about discovering a diamond ring buried in a cat and links the tale to a boy Lansing who has served time for alleged ring theft. The piece suggests reform school implications and social satire.
First act of the resumed session approved an appropriation for Cuban elders. The total rose to $326,000 while the vote stood at 23 to an uncertain count.
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