29 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
1
A collage of quips about Esperanto, aviation, newspapers, and public life. It notes that seismographs distance quakes, air travel grows despite disasters, and society jokes about poets, typewriters, royals, and fashion while hinting at broader progress and peril in modern technology.
A New Jersey man claims mosquitoes eat plants challenging the belief they are strictly carnivorous nocturnal feeders. The playful note hints at a broader sleep deprived public reacting to bites. Separately push cart peddlers form a national organization and consider a banana themed celebration.
A man found unconscious on a Philadelphia street was detained by police as a potential witness. The incident risks harming the purse of justice if he escapes his duty to testify about not knowing what bit him.
In Tipton Indiana two trains collided on the Indiana Union Traction line two miles north of town. Six people died and twelve were injured when a northbound passenger train and a southbound freight met on a sharp curve after the freight overran a switch. Motorman Dan Lary called the error “overran the orders.” Several victims are named, including Dr. W C Kolthouser of Brooklyn and relatives of a planned wedding party.
President Taft calls for a national push on waterways to speed approved projects and cut river transport rates, arguing that prompt and economical improvements benefit the whole country. He warns against private interests dictating public funds and stresses duty to serve the entire people over regional spoils.
Louisville magistrate fined Dr. J. K. Snyder and his wife of Pittsburgh 242 dollars and costs after a state fair incubator show caused the death of three babies.
In Teheran Nasir-ul-Mulk, former premier and finance minister, was elected regent by the Mejlis national council on Saturday to succeed Azad-ul-Mulk who died Thursday.
Heavy rainfall turned a dry creek near Clayton into a raging torrent that swept a Rock Island passenger train into the water. Sixteen killed, eleven injured as the locomotive, tender, baggage car and smoker were washed away or telescoped. Rescue teams and local citizens worked by lantern light to recover bodies and aid survivors. Seven passengers remained unidentified.
Washington action seeks immediate pardon for John R Walsh the Chicago banker imprisoned at Fort Leavenworth over irregularities tied to the failure of Walsh banks. The petition filed in the department of justice by George T Buckingham cites support from Walshs wife and sons, business leaders, and 12 jurors who convicted Walsh.
General Charles R. Brayton, a band leader for Rhode Island Republicans and a Rhode Island member of the national Republican committee, died here on Friday in Providence.
George H. Gall, formerly a Washington newspaper man, was Friday named secretary of the bureau that the Dominion of Canada plans to establish in Washington. This honor marks a notable cross border connection as Canada strengthens its representation in the U.S. capital.
Urry W. and Max Chotiner of H. W. Chotiner & Brother, Pittsburg tobacco distributors, were robbed of $10,000 and a two carat diamond stud on Quincy Street near Letterman and were left semi conscious in a vacant lot. The assailants fled. police alerted as victims planned to finish a tobacco deal in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Georges Chivez a Peruvian aviator crosses the Simplon pass from Brig Switzerland to Domodossola Italy. Chavez is injured when his craft crashes as Isa is damaged. Henry Weigmann, another American pilot, climbs at Bele to chase Chavez but lands after about four minutes.
Artist Howard Chandler Christy told relatives at a family luncheon in Znocaville that he and Mrs. Christy have reached an understanding and are reconciled.
Philadelphia racing: Ralph De Palma in his Flat racer set a new ten mile circular track record last Saturday with a time of 8:13. After this, he surpassed his prior mark by 48 seconds.
John H. Gilman of Boston was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic for the coming year at Atlantic City’s national encampment. Retiring commander Samuel R. Van Sant of Minnesota reviewed the group’s past year and praised increasing fraternization between the blue and the gray as he spoke.
The Southern soldiers and Union veterans unite in recognizing sacrifices for what they believed to be right as the commander praised the auxiliaries. The Grand Army roll dwindles though overall strength is urged to stay high. C A Roo began the year with 213,901 members, down from 220,600 in 1909, with 6,781 losses in the year mainly by death and commendation for the auxiliaries’ work.
Springfield, IL State's Attorney Turke in Sangamon County unearthed new bribe evidence in Lorimer's senate election inquiry. Charles S. Luke of Nashville admitted receiving 1900 dollars for his vote, saying Beekemeyer should have gotten the same. Luke, now deceased, was present in the Southern hotel bathroom gathering and his widow testified before a Cook County grand jury.
Mason City Iowa reports Leroy Billings twenty eight was given a ten year term after conviction for stealing chickens. Judge Fellows imposed the severe penalty, one of the harshest for a minor crime in the state.
Misa Clara De Witt of South Norwalk was hospitalized with a broken leg after an incident involving a hobbie skirt. The event occurred in the town, with local observers noting the accident during a casual activity.
Mrs Wood of Newark New Zealand testifies Resinol cured a six month obstinate spreading eczema on her ten year old boy. She praises Resinol Ointment Soap and Medicated Shaving Stick for infant and family care and notes a free booklet is available from Reinal Chemical Co Baltimore MD.
A fragmented dialogue records a scene with two women asking about hotel charges as a bus arrives. The usher urges passengers, debating fair fares and insisting rates follow the usual practice, reflecting casual street negotiation and social dynamics.
A Chicago mother recounts her five year old son’s brutal struggle with a widespread itchy rash. After failing with three doctors and a medical college, she used Cuticura Ointment on bandages, noting initial skin damage but eventual drying and healing after multiple applications. Now the child is twelve years older and reportedly well.
A medical authority asserts that cheese not decayed is safe, yet readers doubt detection of disguised decay. The piece notes cheeses like Hamburger with deceptive appearance and aroma, prompting a pause on health claims and consumer vigilance.
Thomas B West of Terre Haute Indiana describes severe urinary pain and incontinence with bed confinement. After three physicians failed, Doan's Kidney Pills provided relief, with stone passage and rapid improvement, as advertised by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. A testimonial cites a strong purpose and magnetic power of intent from Munger.
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