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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1906
Page
6
The week in Congress covers Senate debates on immigration, forest reserves, and a railway rate inquiry. House discussions focus on railroad rates, with testimonies by multiple members and mentions of Alaska representation and maritime commissions.
The exchange contrasts a woman beginning stories with Once upon a time and a man starting with There, now, dear, don’t be angry, it was Ike this. The quip plays on storytelling conventions and male female stereotypes.
Des Moines January 30 Senator Turner unveils a sweeping anti pass bill broader than the Hughes proposal. It bans free rail and streetcar transport for most, allows limited exemptions for employes stock shippers and one law firm, and permits half fare clergy and some open excursion rates. It also authorizes seed corn specials advertising paid transport mall carrier police and fire personnel free travel and special trains for military and emergency use.
William Clark is found not guilty of killing Leroy Sumner last October after discovering him with Clark’s wife. Prosecutors argued temporary insanity but the defense framed the act as protection of home. Spectators cheered at the verdict amid sympathy for Sumner’s poverty and blurred towns.
Des Moines February 2. A bill by Senator Warper Ot tumwa would ban kerosene lamps and require vermilion red gasoline cans. Dealers would face fines for selling gasoline in tainted or mislabeled cans and consumers for keeping unmarked kerosene cans. The measure heads to the public health committee with penalties from five to one hundred dollars and an exception for manufacturing use in large tanks.
Sioux City January 31. Edward Monahan was arrested by his wife for plotting to kill her and their five children. He confessed the evil intentions and said prayer kept him from acting. He admits buying laudanum for his wife, chloroform for the children, and carbolic acid for himself. He has been out of work and despondent.
A terse remark notes that when men pool funds the pool and the money tend to vanish quickly, suggesting caution in collective ventures and shared finances.
J. P. Metz of near Anita was oiling a power sheller when his glove caught in the gearing. His left hand was drawn into the machine, crushed, and the arm was amputated below the elbow at the hospital.
Mrs August Koch of a farm four miles east of Akron LeMars Iowa attempts suicide with a 22 caliber pistol. She binds a cloth to the head and continues chores until collapsing. Her son Dr. Koch and Dr. Mamen operate. recovery regarded as unlikely.
A Senate bill introduced by C. G. Saunders of Council Bluffs would bar new Iowa fraternal societies or admissions unless their assessment rates meet National Fraternal Congress tables. Aims to curb rate hikes seen by Royal Arcanum and others and protect existing policyholders.
Des Moines January 31 favorable report on the pure food bill from the senate sub committee on agriculture signals rapid floor action. A joint house and senate agricultural committee meeting Tuesday will discuss the final pure food report and consider the Gilliland bill to elect state agricultural society members by districts rather than statewide.
A fire yesterday in the old W. D. Johnson coal mine at Logansport traps 200 miners, blocking the shaft, with owners closing the mouth to smother the blaze. An investigation will determine the fire’s origin as workers enter via a newly sunk shaft.
In Des Moines the famous wife desertion bill passed the house but Senate judiciary committee voted to indefinitel postpone after a hearing by Dowell. Flora Dunlap of the settlement house and Gardner Cowles spoke against the bill, urging a reasonable measure rather than the house version.
A concise observation notes that a woman keeps her anger unseen, maintaining composure while emotions simmer underneath. The remark reflects gendered expectations of restraint and inner strength in public demeanor.
Early yesterday morning Mrs. G. T Robinson awoke to find her three months old babe dead in her arms. She had nursed the child through the night and fell asleep with it at her breast, and it is supposed the baby was smothered. The infant was fleshy and healthy. The mother is in deep grief. The husband is a grocery clerk. they have another child about 20 years old.
Des Moines reports a two hour Senate debate on Senator Mossberry’s resolution to investigate life insurance companies operating in Iowa. The resolution was referred to the insurance committee chaired by Senator Whipple.
A compact reflection contrasts cleverness as individual thought with wisdom seen as the collective insight of humanity, exploring how personal wit differs from shared knowledge and guidance.
Quotes reveal a humorous exchange about identity and a playful nod to weather forecasts. The dialogue features Ellen Cummins Browne and Aileen Commyns Browne, a preacher, a judge, and a light remark on climate need.
Henry H. Rogers of Standard Oil of New Jersey cannot be compelled to answer stock ownership questions in Missouri against Standard Oil entities. Missouri Attorney General Hadley sought a court ruling. Justice Gildersleeve upheld original jurisdiction should decide the matter first, granting leave to renew.
Jefferson City Mo February 1 Judge Gildersleeve declined to compel Henry H Rogers to answer questions about the Standard Oil Co Pending Missouri Supreme Court ruling on whether questions were proper and material Attorney General Hadley said a telegram from Henry Wollman New York confirms the position If the state high court certifies or rejects the questions Rogers may be required to answer in the future
Berlin reports Herr Mendelssohn of Mendelssohn Co says he has received threatening letters from Russian revolutionists since the revolution. The latest sent a death sentence with a coffin and skull and cross bones pictured. He says the threats amuse him and has not been molested.
A half sheet of note paper records position and magnitude but omits weight. The fragment notes coordinates and scale without providing mass, leaving interpretation to readers.
In Riga Livonia a mob attacked the town jail breaking cells and liberating all political prisoners. Sentries were shot down and a half company of soldiers stationed inside failed to prevent the escape. Many women were among the attackers.
Delegates from thirty two states and other bodies meet in Chicago to discuss uniform legislation and deferred dividend life insurance. Governor Cummins urges annual surplus division and fair contracts while New York abstains pending Armstrong committee report. A fifteen member committee will craft a report for the next nationwide insurance commissioners meeting set for September in Washington.
Governor Vardaman seized a special train at Jackson Mississippi to rush to Dlo to rescue Geo Fifer from an approaching mob. The theatrical company was distraught but returned in time for the troupe to leave town and resume its next engagement.
Butte Montana February 1 Fire of unknown origin partially destroyed Senator Clark's reduction works. The blaze resisted firemen and damaged the concentrator building and the elevator for concentrates. Local manager A H Wethy estimates the loss at about half a million with partial insurance. The plant will be rebuilt.
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