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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1906
Page
10
Government July 1 condition reports indicate record grain crops with 4 20141 0000 bushels of corn and wheat totals, areas planted in wheat corn and oats rising. Strong export demand and rising prices foreseen as Europe faces smaller wheat crops and American farmers anticipate prosperity.
The article notes government figures on 1908 crops with corn ahead of last year by 66,000,000 bushels and wheat near last year's marks though variable. It cites weather aiding corn maturity, rising winter wheat estimates, and ongoing reports from agents on yields and quality. It also mentions electricity enhancing vegetable growth and a Los Angeles court divorce denial.
The report shows 880 543 aliens admitted with 705 714 males and 270 921 females. Among the total 38 206 were over 14 years, 6 990 under 14. Immigrants brought 10 060 000 dollars in wealth. Most arrivals came from Southern Italy, about 221 606, with 125 444 Jews refugees from Russia.
The Chicago and Alton railroad and two former officials were fined a total of 60 000 for rail rebate violations under the Elkins law. John M Fatthorn and Fran Wann, former executives, received 40 000 and 10 000 respectively. Judge Landis condemned the lack of extenuating circumstances and noted the act’s 1905 passage and industry attention.
A mixed dispatch notes Russia will let its consul general in Korea take his funds from Japan, signaling Japanese influence in Korea. At Alexandria Egypt 100 natives faced trial for the attack on British officers in which Captain Bull was killed. four condemned to death two to life and twelve to shorter terms. A French socialist forecast of 1910 predicts a bloodless social revolution with army mutiny. Admiral Rozestvensky blamed for surrender of gunboat Redovi to the Japanese. reports say the crew attempted surrender with white flag. In the UK, Mo Foteda crisis costs rise to $50 million for mill prep and internal reforms seek $30 million. education bill passes key clause allowing voluntary religious instruction with four-fifths parental approval.
The great drydock Dewey sailed from Solomon's Island December 28 1905 and after 19 000 miles and many hazards reached Singapore then Philippines. Its escort broke and the vessel weathered storms off the Canaries Malta and Suez before threading to Sabang Colombo and Port Said.
Congress will not provide funding next winter for Chicago ship canal linking the Great Lakes and Mississippi. The rivers and harbors committee favors wet harbor aid for Chicago and has tentatively agreed on westward projects with about 75 million dollars proposed, mainly lake region improvements and Sault Ste. Marie congestion relief.
Lawrence Nicobri former National Oil Company proprietor testified before the bankruptcy referee in Washington that Standard Oil paid him an annual pension to refrain from selling oil in the District of Columbia. He said the pension stopped when the trust reduced local oil prices, causing him to lose his business. He alleged other firms claim not to belong to the trust but are controlled by Standard and that smaller firms have left the market over pension withdrawals.
John D Rockefeller, in Compeigne France, says he knows nothing of Standard Oil prosecutions and has been out of the oil business for twelve years. Washington talks outline pursuing the trust under Elkins discrimination clauses and conspiracy statutes with court work mainly in Buffalo and Cleveland. A New York grand jury finds Circus Tobacco Company in contempt for blocking access to requested company documents.
Richard Burton Short notes in Boston that G Bernard Shaw’s mask conceals serious thought and purpose. Prof Angelo Meilprin, editor of Shippincott's Nosy Gazetteer, completes oil paintings illustrating Mont Pelee eruption to be exhibited publicly.
A social tract laments cruel satire and ridicule across society worship, politics, and war. It urges compassion and religious virtue to heal wounds, promote patriotism, and align public life with humane, spiritual ideals. It warns satire can ruin lives and calls for restraint and mercy.
The article discusses Dr Henry F Cope on healing the nation and the duty of a life to extend concern beyond self toward family business city state and universe. It argues the truly religious man acts in civic life and rejects escapist dreams of retreat to a quieter world.
Rev. W. Hanson Peisfard argues in Short Meter sermons that the historical Jesus is the living flesh of humanity rather than a gilded remote figure. He asserts criticism reveals the Bible’s Jesus as a comrade in life’s journey, restoring a personal, accessible Christ and inspiring humane action.
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