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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
4
A collage of wry notes on society, technology, and manners. Remarks range from onions and aging, to smoking myths, autos, literature, marriages, and odd legal quirks. The piece links humor with social critique, citing figures like Mark Twain and Raja references while lampooning trends and public debates.
Secretary of State Euhu Root, spent three weeks at William Muldoon’s sanitarium near White Plains for nervous exhaustion. He reportedly gained strength, walked and rode miles, and was visited by the president, with Muldoon calling him “the strongest member of the cabinet.”
Jackson Mississippi governor urged calling out troops to protect Western Union and Postal Telegraph offices at Trolley Springs Grenada and Greenwood after operators were driven from offices and Greenwood manager threatened. Supt Terhune asked for court protection and special measures if needed. Chicago officials clash over company practices and openness to outside inspection. President Small challenges companies to open operating rooms for impartial review.
In federal suits against the state over the commodity rate law the two-cent passenger law faces scrutiny. Attorney General Young cites figures from railroads showing May and June passenger revenues rose compared with the prior year, with only Soo, Minneapolis & St. Louis and Great Western not following the trend.
In Pittsburg two fires sparked by gasoline explosions devastated east end blocks. Club Pressing & Cleaning at 6339 Penn Ave burned a three story brick building, 14 employees rescued. Enterprise Pressing at 6975 Center Ave ignited, threatening sixteen structures and prompting auto garages to evacuate tanks and cars. Four firefighters injured. total damage about 250000.
President Small of the Commercial Telegraphers Union plans a monster mass meeting to present the strikers case to Chicago businessmen. He said the time has come for both sides to be understood and that the telegraphers should fully state their position to the public. President Sager of the board of trade expressed interest in viewing the case from the telegraphers perspective and will attend.
Swedish armored cruiser Fylgia with Prince Wilhelm of Sweden arrived in Newport Rhode Island from Jamestown. He was hosted at dinner by Mrs Stuyvesant Fish and attended a dance hosted by Mrs Edward J Berwind. Salutes were exchanged with Fort Adams and the Reina Mercedes flagship of Rear Admiral John Merrill as the cruiser entered the harbor.
John Henry Miller from McLeansboro Illinois longtime Illinois house speaker in 1903 died in Washington hotel after traveling from Chicago. He was present during the turbulent session that forced the Mueller enabling law through as lawmakers clashed and gavel was seized. Charlie Allen served as speaker pro tem amid the melee.
A violent uprising at Clinton prison in Dannemora New York led to the death of inmate Isaac Du Bois and multiple injuries. Inmates rushed dormitories, locked guards out, and used improvised weapons to try to escape before guards with rifles and pistols suppressed the riot after midnight.
New York reports the first major currency transfer to support western crop movement. The subtreasury sent five hundred thousand dollars to Chicago and another substantial transfer to Ray Francisco to facilitate interior needs of the country.
An attempt to blow up the Short Line passenger train occurred at noon Thursday near St. Peter's Dome between Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs. The last car windows were shattered. A prior attempt occurred at Dumont on Wednesday. the dynamiter fled, with the sheriff pursuing.
Forest fires in the western upper peninsula of Michigan have burned for a week, destroying timber and equipment. Local reports indicate extensive damage with costs running into the millions as several logging camps are wiped out.
A one year old named Raymond Lane fell head first into a full can of milk in his father's dairy in Washington Pennsylvania. He became wedged and drowned while no one was present.
Brig. Gen Albert L. Myer reports from the department of Texas that in Brownsville last August a few enlisted men from the Twenty-fifth Infantry fired, killing a civilian and a horse and wounding a policeman. He notes mutual animosity with Brownsville citizens, cites Fort Brown garrison changes, and urges higher pay, more infantry strength, officers at companies, and loosening malt liquor canteen restrictions.
In Concord New Hampshire the master hearing in the equity suit filed by Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy's relatives ended abruptly on Wednesday. Former Senator William E M Chandler, lead counsel for the relatives, announced a motion to dismiss the action citing lack of immediate result and burdens of litigation. The case centers on Eddy's alleged incompetence due to age and infirmities and involved defendants linked to Christian Science work.
Paymaster William H. Hicks of Schaum and Uhringen textile machinists was held up near their machine shops in Philadelphia and robbed of 6000. One robber shot Hicks in the right arm. Police pursued John Posicki, who hopped a street car but was captured after pursuers pulled down the trolley pole. Stolen money was found in an open lot where Posicki fled.
New York secretary of the treasury Cortelyou announced a new plan to deposit government funds weekly in New York, Boston and other cities. The aim is to ease the money market during the upcoming crop movement by providing funds at designated points to prevent a monetary stringency or panic.
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