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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
2
A jumble of quotes and tabloidesque lines references a Pennsylvania postmaster losing marbles, a drowned New Jersey milkman, and a harsh satire on trade. It notes angered tornadoes, a Philadelphia Inquirer quiz on beauty, magnetism, and a Tammany organ praising honest men with a joke-column print, ending with a witty Chicago restaurant analysis.
Jim Jeffries leaves the championship to Fitzsimmons and the usual challenge to the will is expected to proceed.
Pundits doubt any injunction printed in large type would curb a determined tornado as communities brace for severe weather.
The Boston Globe notes the lawn season is arriving with fresh green growth this spring. The observation carries a calm tone about seasonal renewal without any alarming signs.
Miss Jennie Crocker dropped 25000 dollars worth of pearls into the Atlantic Ocean. The incident creates a costly setback and prompts search efforts for the missing gems.
A new racing automobile now in New York is thought capable of a mile in thirty seconds though not on public roads.
A noted neurologist warned that men are killed by wine, women and worry, a claim prompting many to try reducing worry as snow drives caution and behavior changes.
A brief note describes Panama mosquitoes as unusually fierce and voracious making benevolent assimilation efforts seem futile and counterproductive in the wartime context.
Minnesota census officials advise enumerators that women may refuse to disclose their age. The guidance questions whether this represents a new rule or a clarification of established practice, emphasizing consent and privacy.
Mr. Carnegie declares poverty a priceless heritage within reach of nearly everybody, noting it is not marked down from anything. The statement frames poverty as a shared condition tied to opportunity and society.
The New York Tribune suggests Taft can address the matter from a hammock and warns the proposer to be careful with the ropes, signaling a light political quip about the presidential timeline.
Diary note from May 27 describes a novice gardener unsure about seed depth after planting too deep. The speaker cites a reference claiming two inches and admits being heavy. The fragment hints at garden trial and self awareness.
Nine out of ten servant girls in Germany have money in banks. The remark notes this surprising financial habit as a practical, though lighthearted, observation on wealth accumulation.
A New York court ruled that a marriage contract signed three years ago between an opera singer and a lawyer is void, meaning the couple will not be required to pursue a divorce.
The Atlanta Journal notes financier Russell Sage intends to retire from public life, signaling a shift away from active involvement in business and civic affairs.
A Chicago woman will receive 400 dollars a month in alimony even if she remarries. The court ruling suggests she need not advertise in matrimonial journals to find a new partner.
The president of Trinity College Hartford calls money earned from another man's loss brigand and notes brigand is milder than previously supposed. The remark reflects sharp critique of financial exploitation and raises questions about ethical wealth.
An automobile ran away in Portland Maine the other day and smashed itself to pieces without injuring anyone. The incident suggests advertisers should include cautionary notes about vehicle safety and reliability in future ads.
A group of New York residents who sued Thomas W. Lawson for 25600 dollars have paid him 11000 dollars to end the dispute. The move suggests they now doubt only wind powers his frenzied finance claims.
Hon Edward Atkinson reiterates that $65 per year suffices for a woman’s dress. He argues any woman spending more would be unable to raise funds. The remark highlights debates over clothing costs and household budgets in the United States.
A Connecticut man who broke both legs after a fall is improving. Doctors report his long standing rheumatism has faded as he heals. A new cure is described as too violent though it remains generally popular.
Red Oak reports detail from May to June about Tom Dennison facing charges tied to the Pollock robbery. Key testimonies involve C E Beane, Mike Conroy, and Shercliffe confessing varying deflections of blame. Dennison testifies denying involvement while witnesses discuss finances and political ties in Omaha and Logan counties.
During a murder trial in Prague the prisoner grew ill and then confessed to attempting suicide by swallowing three large needles and twenty boot buttons.
Mrs Charles Hendricks of Rock Island struck Mrs Sawyer of Muscatine with an umbrella four or five times after finding them talking on Second Street. An officer's arrival halted the assault and the assailant swooned.
A succinct quotation emphasizes that thoughtful reasoning precedes moral conduct. It underscores the link between intellect and virtue. The remark attributes clear value to deliberate thinking before action.
Gov Jos Folk of Missouri will deliver July 4 speeches at bed ford Chariton and Des Moines amid 25 cent admissions and a large appearance fee. The Midland Chautauqua features Iyenaga Booker T Washington Bryan Folk and others with eleven day season tickets for one dollar and Des Moines grounds hosting vast crowds under Midland Chautauqua Circuit management.
Mt. Ayr, June 2. Matt Hunter, after twenty two months in Fort Madison penitentiary, has begun work in a tailor shop. He sent a letter home dated May 30 noting a week of work, saying he likes the tailor duties and fears declining health. The note eased worry for his mother and sister.
A young fawn with stripes on its body was born at Fairmount park in Council Bluffs on June 1. It resembles a zebra with streaks not extending to the legs. The park board president has received offers from $100 to $1,000 for the fawn.
Ainsworth double tragedy ends with Mrs. Suelson's suicide on Tuesday by strychnine. Her husband, accused of infidelity, was arrested at her funeral, released on bail, and killed himself the next day with carbolic acid. They were married four years and leave a three year old daughter.
Charlie Din a Dows laundryman attempted suicide after receiving Chinese coded letters signed by Highlanders threatening assassination. He grabbed poison and a shotgun but was arrested and handed over to a Chinese friend in Waverly. He fears further attacks as authorities probe the cause and the Highlanders’ involvement.
June 3 report from Mason City notes John Hovel, a wealthy farmer, killed when thrown from a wagon as two young colts bolted. His companion William Kruger was seriously hurt and hospitalized. Kruger’s condition was grave.
Jacob Stover faced grand jury binding after testimony on a plan to murder Andrew Walters. He waived examination following the witness’s testimony and had previously threatened Constable Matthes with an army musket and bayonet during an arrest attempt.
A nail full of pocket knives was unearthed last night near the river bank in Clinton, believed to be the product of a robbery. Local authorities investigated the cache as part of the ongoing case. The discovery adds detail to the incident and may aid in identifying suspects.
Dubuque reports Senator Allison will depart in about ten days for Europe to spend several weeks sightseeing and recreation. He has been invited to attend the meeting of the interparliamentary union at Brussels.
A fragment shows a fat gentleman gasping at a conductor about moving to another car near a morgue. The exchange hints at a perilous chase and impending danger.
Sioux City Iowa May 31 The trial of W E Brown of Storm Lake ended in a sensational hearing charging Fred Wattkins president of the First National Bank Hawarden as brother-in-law of the defendant with holding a secret conference and soliciting a verdict favorable to Brown from juror James E Carter. Carter was fined 25 dollars for misconduct and excused. Wattkins was fined 50 dollars for contempt. Carter admitted proposing a loan of 2300 dollars to Wattkins. The jury was excused and the case continued next October.
A collection of humorous exchanges and quips from the Philadelphia Press feature brief lines about school pains, marriage, writing prowess, and moonlight. Notable jests touch on spelling woes and poetic phrases as readers riff on everyday topics.
Des Moines June 2 1905 report covers legislative probe into a unified Iowa education system with visits to South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin and Northwest University and Iowa institutions. The commission aims to digest findings over three months and issue a report. no decision on the plan has been made. Also notes construction of a state arsenal site with a $100000 price tag and several military property actions including rifle range sale and relocation to Des Moines.
Most chief lines in the state filed their annual reports with the executive council ahead of the forthcoming assessment. The Q and Illinois Central submitted theirs recently as the last major lines except the Great Western, whose report is awaited. The earnings show a decline compared with the previous year.
M M Miller of Michigan former Des Moines visitor gathers statistics and seeds to test sugar beet viability across Iowa. East and West Des Moines groups back the effort while Muscatine Columbus Junction and Geneseo plan new plants. Davenport will host a beet testing laboratory and over 800 Iowa farmers received seed this spring.
In London fashionable circles enjoy a new toy the fortune telling teacup. The cup is engraved with mystic symbols a bell heart horseshoe a purse and 30. Tea leaves swirl inside and cling to symbols to reveal one's fortune.
In St Petersburg on June 2 the emperor summons an extraordinary council, declaring reforms the only path to avert a popular storm. The unrest threatens the front and prompts extra guard regiments and Cossack reinforcements as liberals and radical presses demand change and warn of renewed strikes.
St. Petersburg June 2 The extraordinary council at Tsarskoe Selo reached no decision on peace but reports say the emperor agreed to meet the internal situation by an immediate decree calling for a convocation.
Japanese casualties are 113 killed and 424 wounded. Russian losses include 7000 to 9000 killed or missing, with about 4000 captured.
The text notes M Witte leading peace advocates and anticipates a convocation of a national assembly as the only means to avert a looming popular storm. It says the war party is losing influence and diplomats agree that peace is the likely outcome, with the final choice resting with the emperor.
Tokios June 2 The revised tallies show Japanese sea force losses totaling 113 killed and 424 wounded led by the Mikasa with 663 casualties. Destroyers and torpedo boats suffered 87 deaths or injuries. Admiral Rozestvensky wounded, safely treated after transfer to Sasebo. overall health reported stable with no brain injury detected.
The torpedo boat destroyer Bravi arrived in Vladivostok bringing four officers and 197 sailors from the battleship Oslabya. The event took place on June 1 and highlights allied naval movement in the region.
Thieves stole the bronze fence in front of Charles T. Yerkes' brown stone mansion at Fifth Avenue and Sixty-eighth Street. The theft included door knobs, with ornate antique work and heavy stone pillars surrounding the costly metal structure.
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