07 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
1
A humorous collage of remarks and witticisms on weather, politics, commerce and culture from Fayettte Reporter. Notes brisk commentary on blizzards, eggs and groceries, a Paris editor’s jail term, and college co ed dress codes amid springtime talk and social satire.
A Toledo trader refused wholesalers price offers for ten tons of turnips and donated the entire stock to the people. In baskets, residents carried the vegetables away, likely feeding more of the city in a single day than ever before. The piece speculates how onions might have altered the scene.
The report observes that German workmen earned 20 percent more over twenty years yet remained far below the wages of American workers. It highlights the long term growth in Germany but shows the United States offering higher pay for similar labor.
A farmer reports discovery of a cobless corn variant with grains growing directly from the stem. He claims the waste produced is less than typical cob corn and wonders if the evolutionary trend will continue until the cob is entirely eliminated.
Rome reports that Theodore Roosevelt refused to visit the Vatican after conditions tied to a prior visit by a former Vice-President and to American Methodist mission access. Negotiations had been carried out through Ambassador Leishman, Roosevelt expressed desire to see the pope, but Vatican restrictions led to his decision. He issued a statement urging tolerance and nonpartisan regard among Catholics and Protestants, emphasizing unity in America.
Frank C. Pingree of Detroit a prominent manufacturer and brother of the late Governor Haven S Pingree died of paralysis. He was born in 1845.
Snow fell around Etna with rain of stones and cinders from Mount Etna craters. Java current remains steady but slower. Morello and Belpasso seem to have escaped the main fallout.
Washington reports that Senate amendments to the employers liability law were approved by the House on Saturday and the measure now goes to the president for signature.
Washington reports Attorney General Wickersham plans a sweeping action against bucket-shop operators. Indictments against about 60 prominent proprietors in New York Jersey City Baltimore Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago and St Louis await approval. Warrants of arrest are prepared to be served simultaneously in several days.
Secretary MacVeagh asserts no panic from Supreme Court verdicts against Standard Oil and the tobacco trust. He cites bankers’ comfort with liquidity and predicts only potential speculation, not a credit collapse, though public fear of an onslaught on capital could cause trouble. He remains confident the financial system can weather the decisions without bond issuance.
Pedestrian Weston travels across Illinois in a transcontinental walk. He passed through Streator 11 days ahead of schedule and spent Friday night at Verona, 74 miles from Chicago, which he expects to reach by Monday morning.
An insurgent force around 100 men was recruited after the announcement that Nicaragua's factions had canceled the expedition to bolster Estrada's army. General V D B Gordon, who led sharpshooters under Chamorro, is expected to return to front lines shortly to aid in recruitment efforts.
A Pittsburgh grand jury indicted 16 more councilmen for vote selling, naming Dr. F. R. Walters as a bribe recipient during his mayoral cabinet tenure. Farm Deposit National Bank staff were quizzed, and Capt. Johnny Klein began a 3.5 year sentence at the Western penitentiary.
Special agents of the justice department raided brokers offices in New York Philadelphia Jersey City Baltimore and St. Louis on Saturday the raids opening a federal crusade against bucketshops. Benef war rants issued by the Supreme court of the District of Columbia supported conspiracy indictments naming 29 persons including five claimed millionaires tied to large elite broker operations.
A steamship express collided with a military train bound for Strassburg near Mulheim Am Rhein Germany injuring about 200 passengers. The latest tally lists 22 killed and many wounded as signalmen are arrested for causing both trains to share the same track by giving them the right of way.
Robert W Patterson editor of the Chicago Tribune died suddenly in Philadelphia on Friday. His mother died in Chicago at almost the same hour.
Des Moines April 4 The slate outlines candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer state auditor attorney general and railroad commissioners. Jerry Sullivan is seen as the frontrunner for governor with others listed from Keokuk Waterloo and Dubuque among names. The convention will be held Friday in Des Moines to finalize the ticket based on state-wide recommendations.
Gov. Carrel announced changes to the State Board of Control with Dr Murdock serving on Tuesdays after appointment. Jon Downie resigns while Bannister, an Ottumwa graduate, remains. Dr Tinpister is named to the board after a private recommendation, signaling a move beyond party politics.
Miss Minnie D Aghbroots aged 44 a kindergarten teacher in Anson school was struck by an Iown Central switch engine on her way to school. She died shortly after at a hospital. The body was horribly mutilated. Miss Ashbrook was widely known throughout town public school efforts.
Des Moines names James R. Flanna as mayor after R. dlaana resigns. C. Hoek administers the oath at 9:36 AM Monday. A. Mathis surrenders the council chair to establish a clean transition and disclaims contesting the election.
Alexander Ogle, an employee of the company, was crushed between a derailed interurban car and Perry car No. 301 near the Beaver Creek bridge Monday morning. He died shortly after at Mercy hospital.
Albert Silenaky, 12, son of a wealthy farmer, was critically injured when a runaway team threw him in front of a disc harrow. His clothing was torn and his body severely lacerated with head scalp partly removed.
Attorney General W. H. Byers travelled to Council Bluffs to personally lead the case seeking to oust Police Chief Richards over bribery and inefficiency accusations. The Mabray operations were conducted under Richards.
Caleb Barney Oldfield Sunday broke the one mile American track record on the new board track in Los Angeles. Oldfield clocked 1 minute 86.25 seconds, contrasting Strang’s 1 mile 37.72 second effort in Atlanta last October.
Columbia South Carolina voters approve a switch to a commission form by a five to one margin amid opposition from the city council. Details of the vote and implementation timelines were not specified in the readable text.
Dr. John C. G. Parish of Iowa, son of the late Prof. L. W. Parish of Cedar Falls, has accepted a post as professor of American history and political science at Beloit College in Wisconsin. He leaves Iown City, Iowa, on April 5 to assume duties at Beloit.
Washington April 6 Among the state department interpreters appointed is John Bristo of Des Moines who will be sent to Pe king.
The article argues Western Canada shows strong business buoyancy as seedings begin across districts. It notes record grain production in 1909, expansion of wheat fields, and widespread use of steam and gasoline outfits for farming, plus high demand for grain. It cautions about future market swings and criticizes impatient views on continued growth.
A garbled early 20th century ad lists Murine Eye Remedy as a free sample offer promising relief for eye troubles. It blends patent medicine rhetoric with faint references to consumer products and a city brand, Chicago, amid dialog-like snippets and stray quips.
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