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Newspaper
Garland Globe
Location
Garland, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
2
A garland of items from The Garland Globe includes editorial quips about China Japan and King Edward, light humor on New York millionaires and yachts, a joke on a thief and pickpocket, and a note on Egyptian cigarettes after an auto race. The column mix blends local advertising mentions with global notions and whimsical observations.
The firm behind the diamond business claims its failure stems from the public's craze for automobiles. An old saying may be rewritten to warn customers to stick with the firm or risk being left with an automobile instead.
The message claims Japan will assist China in constructing a fifty million dollar navy enabling quick ship access for aggression against a nearby neighbor, implying a future military balance and regional impact.
A jokey piece hints that the king of Italy’s blessing for knighting a Boston hod carrier could bring danger on the worker’s rib bones as he labors at his trade.
A party of American girls peered into the boiling depths of Mount Vesuvius from a crater rim that even guides fear to approach. The piece ends with a note on the phrase John Bull and its satire attribution to Swift or Arbuthnot.
The Columbia University gym director argues that the fittest and hardiest students smoke. He reflects on the potential misfortune if cigarettes had been banned in Michigan.
Bishop Colton of Walfalo sent a circular to Catholic churches urging widowed spin asters to seek holy matrimony this leap year. He emphasizes faith with works, quoting the phrase Faith without works is dead.
A Philadelphia correspondent notes motorists suffer wear from rough roads while owners may concede motorists pay the price for road damage as bills arrive, highlighting the strain of bad surfaces on early cars.
The text argues Britons could live with one drinking saloon per 400 of the population and notes the Boston Herald citing a ratio of one saloon per 1,000 people as sufficient to quench thirst. It reflects a temperance stance and cites city commentary.
Berlin reports the German emperor will organize a pilgrimage to Vienna to congratulate Emperor Francis Joseph on his diamond jubilee. The event aims to unite reigning sovereigns and could influence Austria toward joining a federation led by Prussia, a move seen as both gracious diplomacy and political strategy.
In Lisbon heavy rioting followed elections amid police and troops actions. Mob attacked with clubs and stones until dispersed. casualties reported. Republicans gain seats from two to possibly twenty, alleging government fraud and continued electoral machinery under fear of a strong Republican wave.
A New York market view notes a reactionary tone in securities last week with little guidance on how far sentiment shift will affect the prior upward price trend. It explains the advance may have ran to a limit and could correct as holders realize gains and adjust positions.
Preparations are under way to reopen mines Nos 2 and 8 and seal mine No 1 at Hanna Wyoming, after two fatal explosions. No further body recovery will be attempted for ten days. Officials indicate the mine will likely remain closed, deeming further recovery a senseless risk.
King Edward accepts the resignation of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman as British prime minister. The king's bulletin notes that Campbell-Bannerman's conditions remain unchanged and expresses regret and best wishes for his recovery. No cabinet changes have been announced.
A 10 year old, Harry Rothenberger, confessed to larceny and said four city policemen aided and abetted him in multiple robberies in the wholesale district. Two officers admitted complicity but did not incriminate the others.
Petersburg reports the Russian government weighs issuing a formal statement recognizing China's sovereignty in Manchuria while preserving Russia's administrative rights in the surrounding area. The move aims to end the Harbin dispute sparked by Ambassador Fisher's refusal to acknowledge Russian rule.
Washington reports the senate passed an army appropriation nearing 98.8 million dollars with a 14.6 million net increase over the earlier bill. Increases cover officer and enlisted pay, field arms, and weapons manufacturing. a 20 thousand dollar waterworks project for Fort William Henry Harrison is approved. A Foraker resolution calls the war secretary to list former Twenty fifth infantry soldiers dishonorably discharged over the Brownsville affair seeking reinstatement.
The Senate Judiciary Committee agrees on a bill to curb interstate liquor shipments using fictitious names. Reported by Senator Knox, the measure bans collect on delivery supplies and requires clear listing of consignor and consignee to curb railroad and express agents acting for liquor houses.
A four story New York tenement fire killed Julia Isola 22 and injured nearly twenty others while rescuers saved many more. The family on the fourth floor faced flames as Isola jumped from a window to escape. Firemen quickly lowered an extension ladder helping others to safety.
Bloomington witnesses a large Women and Children parade urging voters to drive out saloons. The crowd of about 1 000 women and 3 000 children, many in faded garments, linked to drunkards, marked the campaign’s final spectacle for local option.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw files for annulling her marriage to Itarry Kendall Thaw in the New York Supreme Court alleging he was insane at the time of their union. Justice Hendricks appoints Robert E. Deyo as referee to hear evidence, with testimony to proceed within three days.
Samuel L. Gardner, 69, a McKee Rock resident, shot Dorothy Yost, 16, in front of her mother Mrs Bradley, then fired a pistol at himself in his next door home. He died later in hospital. Gardner, a civil engineer, left a wife and several children and had harbored an infatuation with Dorothy.
Washington reports deposits in the Freedman's Savings and Trust company totaling about $1,000,000 may be reimbursed if a pending senate bill clears the house. The institution chartered after the Civil War aimed to foster thrift among freedmen, but it failed and over $100,000 remained unpaid to depositors.
In St. Louis the Populists nominated Thomas E. Watson of Georgia for president and Samuel E. Williams of Indiana for vice president after two stormy sessions. Nebraska and Minnesota delegates walked out, vowing to support Bryan if nominated, while the new national committee elected James H. Ferris as chairman and Jay W. Forrest as vice-chairman.
Portamouth England reports the torpedo boat destroyer Tiger and cruiser Berwick collided during night maneuvers en route to Portland. Lieutenant Middleton among 36 dead. 22 rescued including engineers and stokers who escaped in light clothing as life boats evacuated the damaged vessels.
Eastbound Continental Limited No. 4 of the Bash railroad wrecked in a cut six miles from Danville Alabama. The train ran slowly off the rails and all cars left the track except the diner. About 200 passengers were thrown into a pantie but no fatalities. Passengers were removed through coach windows.
President Thome of the United Mine Workers announced a joint convention between miners and operators to adjust the wage scale for districts in western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois. The meeting aims to rehabilitate the Interstate wage agreement in central competitive fields upon which other field scales rely.
Announcement that Andrew Carnegie will add six million dollars to the Carnegie fund to include as pension beneficiaries eligible professors of state universities. The original gift had no provision for this class of educators, since Carnegie believed institutions might prefer relations with the state of their chief support.
At the opening session of the seventy eighth annual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in Salt Lake City April 4, attendance was strong with most high authorities present. President Smith urged temperance and noted broader church growth and discipline across auxiliaries and temples. The day featured discussions on temperance, gathering, and church duties, with leaders emphasizing devotion and the gospel’s modern relevance.
A govern strike is proclaimed in Rome to protest fatalities from Thursday clashes when troops fired on rioters, killing three and wounding fifteen others, four of whom are mortally injured. The strike has limited citywide impact, with many shops open though shutters are up in some buildings.
Every winter the Nova at St Petersburg freezes and a service of electric caraly starts to run across it.
Wind motors and wind generators for electric power are seeing a sharp rise in use in Denmark. The expansion reflects growing adoption of wind energy across the country. Large-scale projects and regional installations push the sector forward amid rising demand and policy support.
In St Louis a treetcar conductor John Garry lies dying in City Hospital after a pistol shot. He pleads with his wife to retract her statement that she shot him accidentally while she had threatened suicide with the revolver. He urges her to say he shot himself by accident while cleaning the weapon. Mrs Barry persists in saying she fired the shot. Recovery for Harry is doubtful.
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