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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
3
The piece riffs on international pride as Russia and Spain seek to vindicate national honor amid wartime chatter. It riffs on figures like Prince Henry of Prussia visiting America, Roosevelt urging peace, and a tangle of local political jibes and editorial quips. It sketches a mood of public opinion and political satire rather than a single event.
The Reporter did not praise Governor Cummins for his presentation before the senatorial investigative committee but did publish an unfavorable critique from the Fort Dodge Messenger about railway rate discrimination.
The column criticizes the Reporter for not denouncing Taft and Roosevelt as enemies of American workers while noting discontent with Cummins' gubernatorial renomination. It hints at political maneuvering in Iowa with postmasters and railroad lawyers aiming to reelect current incumbents in 1906.
Paul Morton will retire as secretary of the navy and will be succeeded by Mr. Bonaparte of Baltimore, a relative of the famed French general. Railways may not be fully satisfied with Morton's legacy, though he was a good railroad man, lacking greater popular support than his father J Sterling Morton.
The column rails against Roosevelt advisers and political foes, predicting summer target practice to beat stand patters in Congress. It critiques Shaw and Dennigan ties, mentions Tom Dennison trial, and praises reform of governance. It condemns corporate influence at the University of Chicago and warns about public support.
The Republican weekly notes that Blythe will be on hand with strong support when the next political fight arises in the state. It questions how supporters can face facts about his shipment of degroes from Omaha to Council Bluffs and still follow his leadership.
The report notes Admiral Togo’s victory and a coded cable praising the mikado and imperial spirits, claiming the success came from divine protection rather than human action and affirming loyalty to the imperial will.
Editors of the nation plan a buffalo hunt in Oklahoma next Sunday instead of church, a choice critics say sets a poor example. They argue the press has a duty to admonish wrongdoing and uphold the Sabbath as sacred.
Brother Joe Trigg of the Register and Leader claims conviction of Tom Dennison would rest on general principles rather than trial evidence. He and Dennison share political alignment and offer excuses for companions, with Dennison’s ties to the Blythe crowd and past access to Governor Shaw’s back yard noted as suspicious.
Sunday evening M F Kerwick's barn was nearly destroyed by fire that started in the hayloft around 6 30. Firefighters faced delays due to no fire call line and street activity while the North, South and West walls and an adjacent barn were saved. Loss estimated about 150 with insurance expired. The fire's origin remains unknown and the area re lit Monday morning, quickly knocked down with buckets of water. Emmetsburg water system showed strong pressure during the response.
Four baseball games witnessed in the vicinity last week featured strong play from local youths and touring clubs. Great Oak defeated Mallard 6 to 5 in a dandy on the fair grounds. Emmetsburg High School beat Cylinder 3 to 2 after twelve innings with Thomas Coonan on the mound. Emmetsburg topped Whittemore 4 to 2 on Sunday. Curlew defeated Ruthven 11 to 0 in Curlew with a high scoring finish. Des Moines Sioux City and Ft. Dodge papers are invited to note Palo Alto talent.
Eleven year old Jay McDonald, son of Mr and Mrs James McDonald near Assumption church, had his thumb mutilated and other injuries after emptying a loaded shell to use the shell on his Get line. The shell passed through a thick board, and he was treated by Dr Barnard. He is recovering as well as could be expected.
The Rock Island lines offer a special fare of one third on certificate plan for travel to Des Moines for the Iowa Bankers Association annual meeting held June 7. For full information, contact the nearest ticket agent.
An Emmetsburg ordinance text sets penalties for violations and states immediate effect via local papers. It also lists notices including shed for sale with furniture and a box address, and mentions China souvenirs from Emmetsburg High School at the Fair Store.
The report notes several big pickerel caught by residents including a 18 pounder, 14 and 10 pounders, and multiple smaller catches. Emmetsburg eighth graders staged a Friday program with strong attendance and diplomas to follow. The Town Mutual Insurance secretary reports Jones company’s biggest single day business, and Chapter Y groups show rising losses in business.
Des Moines reports show the best week of the season with rainfall below average and temperatures above normal. Corn conditions are improving with better stands, germination, and replanting progress amid generally favorable conditions. fruit crops vary with strawberries abundant, apples declining in the south, light cherry yields, and grapes showing generous fruiting.
Mrs O'Brien Sr was quite ill earlier in the week but is now showing improvement and is reported to be somewhat better.
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