13 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
1
A magazine-style collage lampoons aviation myths and misfits from a Swedish astronomer to a Pennsylvania poker tale. It jabs at fashion, divorce tourism, and safety razors while noting a New York court ruling on bill collectors using dumbwaiters. A mix of wry one-liners about life, luck, and honesty closes the roundup.
The heir to the East Indian throne of Baroda, a Harvard student, worked on his twenty first birthday while his future subjects celebrated as a holiday at home. This shows how princes today bear heavy duties to maintain their position.
San Francisco report of Ad Wolgast defeating Owen Moran of England to claim the lightweight championship. Wolgast wore Moran down with a brutal exchange, using the looping right hook and body punches to finish Moran with a knockout in the thirteenth round.
President Taft declared reciprocity a genuine Republican doctrine in a Marion club speech. He argued the Canadian agreement before Congress is less radical than Blaine and McKinley proposals, aligns with the platform, and would boost Canada’s population and consumption capacity, aiding America. He noted it would not reduce American wheat prices.
Brussels reports Judge Elbert H. Gary unveiled a plan for a global steel trust to end competition. A committee will study organization, aiming to curb price swings and stabilize the world steel market. Some delegates argued international scope may dodge U.S. anti trust laws.
The Illinois State Board of Agriculture will host a dinner in Chicago for editors of all farm papers in the United States later this month. Arrangements were completed by President George A. Anthony of Kewanee.
Four people were killed and five others seriously injured when police fired on a mob near a streetcar line outside Mexico City at Indiantila.
Senator Newlands of Nevada proposes a five member interstate trade commission to regulate industrial corporations with annual receipts over 5 million dollars. The plan would create United States registered companies, require regular public reports, and grant powers to cancel registrations, limit abuses, and potentially bar violators from interstate commerce.
Washington reports intensified pursuit of perjury charges ahead of the July 13 Lorimer committee meeting. Testimony from Clarence Funk and Wirth Cook about Edward Hines’s alleged attempts to fund Lorimer’s campaign contrasts with Hines’s account. The dispute centers on who said what during key conversations and whether witnesses’ memories were refreshed. The case hinges on witness veracity as the inquiry sharpens.
War department issues orders for the maneuver division at San Antonio to return to home stations. A few regiments will stay to patrol the border, while others prepare to depart.
The Ottawa Rowing Club crew defeated the Bajglan crew from Ghent, holders of the trophy in 1909, in the third heat for the grand challenge cup at Henley on Thames England.
After talks with Secretary of War Stimson and General Wood, President Taft authorized pulling four regiments from the San Antonio maneuver division. The withdrawal will occur within thirty days as part of the Texas Washington maneuver. A separate incident reports Negro Robert Harrip shot and killed Police Chief A B Craig and mortally wounded Night Marshal Jacob Kipper when officers went to Harrig on arrest for causing a disturbance in Rockyford.
Jacob Weldmann, a 60 year old local figure, was found dead at his Paterson home. Police report heart trouble aggravated by heat as the suspected cause. City officials noted his long business ties and wealth.
Senator Gronna of North Dakota charged President Taft with overstepping the Constitution by acting as both executive and legislator during debate on the reciprocity bill. He contended the president tried to force the measure through Congress, criticized Canada trade policies, and opposed free food products and raw materials with protection for manufactures.
George Brown a New York newspaper man died in a car accident near Cannonsburg Pennsylvania. Cay Palmer sporting editor of the Washington Record and Guthrie a chauffeur were seriously injured when the automobile turned turtle near here.
John W Gates, known financier, was reported to be improved following medical procedures at a hotel here. The brief notes his condition without detailing specific operations or outcomes.
In a humorous reminiscence from Youth's Companion, Uncle Reuben, known as the village white washer and honest debtor, borrows two dollars and fifty cents from a colonel and delays repayment. He confesses he needed the money to reach ten dollars for savings, insisting he will not forget and that the delay was for a bank saving plan.
An old advertisement mentions Castoria as a safe infant remedy with over 30 years of signature branding. It also notes Geraldine Farrar aboard the George Washington, pondering where queer old men come from. Spohns Distemper Cure is pitched for horses and other animals with pricing and agent request details.
A fragmentary exchange shows a terse dialogue about romantic interest and gender roles. The lines imply a witty remark on a woman’s marriage and familial ties, reflecting social norms in a terse, period-tinged snapshot.
Offers free five sample Gold Embossed Birthday and Motto Post Cards by Art Post Card Club in Topeka Kansas. Mentions colorful designs and the question about moving parlor carpet with the quip I beat it. Notes Lewis' Single Binder Bo cigar as better value than 10c cigars.
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