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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
5
Pat Crowe the Cudahy kidnapper travels with a show company to promote his books and promotes a speech about his past crimes and his wish to improve prison treatment for children. He aims to earn income from his criminal record while drawing public interest.
The State Agricultural College at Ames is praised as Iowa’s foremost engine of progress. It hires top Iowa experts, conducts dignified advertising, and partners with local newspapers to educate citizens, aiming to maximize Iowa’s stock and grain wealth and inspire statewide opportunity.
A Washington letter reports Chief Engineer Stevens at the Panama Canal reorganizing labor by feeding workers to improve performance. It notes prior policies under T. P. Shonts and widespread use of 13 000 West Indian laborers deemed lazy and unfit for nine hours daily toil. Wages were 20 cents an hour in silver before February 1.
In a barren opening, President Roosevelt urged reforms including restricting corporate campaign contributions, allowing government appeals in criminal cases, an 16 hour railroad bill, a DC and territorial child labor law, compulsory employer–employee dispute investigations, and a pooling allowance for railroads under conditions. The text notes the Algeciras Treaty, Philippine tariff cut, Porto Rican citizenship, Japanese naturalization, expulsion provisions, seal protection, navy funding, a billion dollar session, Smoot and Brownsville debates, and higher pay.
The session failed to enact several general interest laws. A government appeal bill remains on the books but not to the president’s liking. Corporations are barred from campaign contributions. Immigration gains some regulations and a woman and child labor inquiry is ordered. The session ends, as usual, with budget appropriation and adjournment, with key measures set for the new congress in December.
J Pierpoint Morgan buys 1200 acres in the Adirondacks for 35000, surrounding state forest preserve, adding to his 1551 acres at Lake Mohegan for a total of 2751 acres. Bourke Cockran, inactive in Congress, recently wed the daughter of Philippines Governor Ide and travels Europe. Wealthy buyers target mansions on Fifth Avenue with Pittsburg figures H C Frick and Benjamin Thaw among planned builders.
James D Richardson of Tennessee, former Democratic House leader, visited the capitol last week for the first time in years. Since retiring from Congress, he has held the top U.S. Masonic office as head of the national lodge, a role that places him among the world’s highest Masons behind King Edward VII, and he is now seldom seen in public.
A historical note lists the first six Jewish senators in U S history. David Levy Yulee of Florida served 1840 to 1853, born in the West Indies and elected to the House in 1841. Judah P Benjamin represented Louisiana 1852 to 1857, born in the West Indies. Benjamin F Jonas hailed from Kentucky and served Louisiana in the Senate. Joseph Simon represented Oregon 1898 to 1903, and Isidor Rayner was chosen for Maryland in 1894.
Kaffirs in many districts still win now their corn by beating it with sticks and throwing it into the air. Freight rates from Ceylon to the United States are: on rubber, $12 a ton, ten, $8, and all other articles, $7.85.
Last year ordinary cycles exported from the United Kingdom to South Africa valued at 700000 dollars and motor cycles to over 40000 dollars. Saxony glassware manufacturers form a syndicate to push prices due to higher production costs. Queensland spent 6250000 dollars on rabbit proof fences to combat the pest, a large but deemed wise expenditure.
Japan increases porcelain ware exports to the United States with 1906 value about 2.8 million dollars, up from 1.9 million in 1905, and more than triple the level reached in 1902.
Consul General Richard Guenther of Frankfort notes Queensland's produce industry has grown to about 5,000,000 dollars annually while continues large imports. He cites potatoes valued at 488,000 dollars apples 250,000 dollars and onions 163,000 dollars as examples of ongoing import replacements needed.
A Berlin based syndicate of German manufacturers and merchants is formed to aid trade with the Balkans and Asia Minor offering members various advantages. In England Dr. Sergeant tests 19 tinned food samples from Lancashire and finds none hazardous or unsound.
New Zealand reports exports and imports totaling 167 million dollars in 1906, up 25 million from 1905 and a 29.5 million rise as the largest on record. The net migration shows imbalances with 12 848 more immigrants than emigrants.
Burma's rice fields cover about 6,966,215 acres, nearly 10 percent of India's total. This reflects a rise of 252,833 acres from the previous year, while floods in September and October destroyed 181,556 acres and 543,006 acres were left fallow.
The automobile use is rising rapidly in Germany as many manufacturers meet demand. Several firms produce speedometers and related accessories. French speedometers are popular so far.
Consul General Michael of Calcutta notes a sharp rise in India exports of goat skins cow and buffalo hides. The United States buys nearly all of India's exported goat skins prompting concern among leather merchants in India.
A telegram from Tokio reports the formation of a Filipino Japanese company to strengthen friendly relations and boost trade by expanding steamship service and establishing Japanese banks and insurance firms in Manila.
Several prominent Japanese financiers decide to establish a company for manufacturing bean cake in North China. Factories will be built at Nenchwang and Tairen with three other Manchurian towns. The operation will consume about 1,500 koku daily and the capital is set at 2 490 000 dollars.
Consul General Richard Guenther reports 11 jute factories in Russia chiefly making bags for flour mills and sugar factories. Annual bag production is about 62 million pieces, far below demand.
Shanghai dispatch reports Peking orders the Szechuan viceroy to meet the Chinese resident in Tibet about funding a railway from Szechuan into Tibet. It also notes plans to open certain Tibetan towns to foreign trade.
Consul B. S. Rairden reports Java sugar output reached 1,110,469 tons in 1905, up 7,598 from 1904 and 120,363 from 1903. Public sale quinine in Batavia totaled 130,000 pounds, with 30,802 pounds sold at an average of $3.15 per pound.
Canada has 33 chartered banks with 1 608 branches. When regional business needs arise a branch of an existing bank is erected and all available funds of the parent bank are placed at the service of the branch. This system keeps pace with new industries.
The report notes higher demand for Australian jams in South Africa due to customs preference and reduced chilled meat imports. Frozen butter gains favor while margarine scare wanes, and a nationwide campaign targets adulteration of foodstuffs.
A Dec 2 wedding in Fuchan China defied local customs as a leading family allied with a daughter educated abroad. The couple spoke Japanese and English and wore foreign attire, signaling a break with generations of tradition.
Antrim argues that true chivalry towards women comes from respectful conduct rather than empty shows or deference. The essay contrasts quiet, steady courtesy with performative displays and loud patriotism, emphasizing strength in restrained behavior over theatrical gestures.
Des Moines state secretary of the Anti-Saloon League arrived to confer with Northwestern Iowa league leaders as saloons in Sioux City stay open to 11 pm with back doors. Mayor Sears and Police Chief Dineen reject league interference while praising saloon conduct.
A provocative opinion argues that Place aux Dames reflects male respect for women's rights and leads to men sacrificing their own privileges. It extols the American gentleman as the most chivalrous figure on land or sea.
Citizens praise the measure as equal treatment with no special privileges. The bill, introduced by Hon. John C. De Mar of Davis County, passed both houses unanimously and becomes a Democratic achievement from Des Moines.
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