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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
4
A reflective piece on ambition and excellence, arguing that supreme effort and plain, well executed work elevate society. It cites examples from chess prowess to music fame, noting that ambition and consistent quality drive civilization forward.
The piece critiques American fascination with seafood from coast to river, noting visitors in New York overindulge in suspect fish labeled as sea trout. It warns that blue fish kept alive for days in holds or cold storage can spoil appetite and health, urging cautious dining as warned by the New York Post.
A Boston Traveler note highlights the Four Corners region where Arizona New Mexico Utah and Colorado meet. The area is described as unique with a monument marking the convergence, offering access challenges and limited tourist exposure despite its geographical significance.
Iowa county officials report thirty three indictments for embezzlement. Matthew Preisser, found dead in a barn near Alison township, appears to have cut his jugular vein with a jack knife after a suspected attempt to hide misused road funds. His wife discovered the body and blood in the barn. The death follows a long local presence and speculation of financial improprieties.
A young Dubuque woman Agnes Merrit was brutally assaulted and robbed near Clay Street at about 6 PM. Two men emerged from shadows, knocked her down, attempted to remove rings, then fled when a passerby shouted. She suffered a swollen mouth and a possible contusion, and suspects remain at large.
Secretary of War Taft releases his annual report praising the Army’s postquake work in San Francisco and detailing force strength. Regulars amount to 2709 officers and 59 enlisted, with total year losses and regimental staffing broken down for Porto Rico and Philippine Scouts. Enlistments reached 24,883 with native-born at 89 percent. desertions rose to 7.4 percent. Discharges of colored Twenty-fifth regiment noted.
John H. Hartman was found dead in the country near a church, with one mark of violence on the right side of his body. Coroners opinion uncertain, but suicide not established. Hartman reportedly had about $160 on him, only $45 recovered.
A five story brick and three story annex warehouse on the Missouri river, housing the largest implement and vehicle stock, burned from 5:38 pm to near 10 pm. Losses are estimated at 90,060 on stock owned by others, 115,009 on building, with total insured value uncertain, not exceeding 53 percent. The blaze, described as the most spectacular in Council Bluffs in years, filled the building with bags, wagons, and household items before being checked.
Des Moines grain merchants under the Towa Grain Dealers Association outline a plan to issue special oats promotions and follow a coordinated strategy for corn train shipments as part of state marketing efforts.
United States Standard Voting Machine Company sues Winneshiek County officials in federal court at Davenport seeking 33 000 damages alleging conspiracy to defraud the company by bias in a contract for 27 machines used and 2 machines branded. Case to be heard at the April term.
Robert G. Cousins, a native of Cedar County born in 1859, has been chosen as chairman of the house committee after the death of Robert Roberts. He has served as a presidential elector in 1985 and previously held other public roles. His home address is listed as Ti ten Air.
Trains next spring follow the same plan as seed corn specials held the past two years. Professor Heilen led the effort, and the pre selection of seed crops indicates strong support. The crop outlook in the state mirrors the corn harvest, suggesting similar gains.
George Burnham Jr vice president and general counsel of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance was convicted of larceny in New York for stealing 7500 from the company. The trial followed an insurer probe by a state joint committee begun last year and involved two other company officers indicted for similar acts tied to a 1901 loan to Frederick A Burnham.
Emperor William dissolved the reichstag on Thursday and called new elections after a government defeat. The vote on the bill authorizing adequate non‑FOT troops to quell the insurrection in German Southwest Africa showed 18 to 168 against the government, with clericals socialists Poles and part of the radicals opposing the measure and conservatives national liberals and moderate radicals backing the government.
The indictments against Olin banker F E Snyder were dismissed as the grand jury returned a new true bill against Snyder and four others. Depositors claim losses around 119000 as the bank’s securities are subject to reindictment while trial juries were arranged for the same case.
Spencer William Hatfield was playing cards in the basement of Playman and Fasternews hardware store when a lantern ignited oils, setting the area ablaze. Hatfield reentered the fire and was found deceased. coroner’s inquest reported stock damaged and several items left destroyed.
Sixteen railroad workers including several prominent men in Fort Dodge were discharged after detective investigations. The firings cover thefts spanning several months.
A boy nicknamed red Flower died after a gunshot wound to the leg led to amputation and tetanus. He succumbed suddenly to a convulsion following the injury, with medical care reported as prompt yet unable to prevent the fatal outcome.
The Norwegian minister C. Hause met at the White House to discuss the Nobel Peace Prize for Roosevelt. He indicated that the Storthing may approve a grant of almost $16,000 to establish a permanent industrial peace conference in Washington.
A fragmentary phrase reflects on character stating that what a man values or keeps defines him while what he gives away remains with him as possession. The aphorism contrasts inner priorities with outward generosity.
Two Muscatine boys named Pal Hebee and William Kern drowned after the ice on Bonner’s Read gave way. They were playing on the ice with two companions when it broke, sending them into ten feet of water. One boy escaped and another was rescued. the two bodies were recovered by bystanders.
A wry saying notes that a bold misstep by a man can yield an unexpectedly sharp hit. The quip frames error as sometimes effective in humor and insight, reflecting Billingsian wit on human folly and strategy.
The battleship Kansas surpassed contract speed requirements in its official screw standardization trial held Thursday at Rockland Maine.
Berne Edouard Muller, vice president of the federal council, was Thursday elected president of the Swiss confederation in succession to M. L. Ferrer whose term expired.
In New York an actor named Rankin Duval borrowed a long cheese knife in a saloon on Thursday and cut his throat. He died in a hospital after the act, without offering explanation.
Jesse Clycle Rumsey, Chicago youth, was sentenced to 20 years for both Alton Burlington and Rock Island rob separations near Glasgow Missouri. Four informations filed. he pleaded not guilty at preliminary hearing. He offered to plead guilty to the Alton Burlington charges for the minimum sentence, refused Rock Island plea. Robberies were bold single handed acts. conductor Herwood helped subdue him and recover money and jewelry. He was jailed four hours after the second robbery.
The majority report of the committee appointed by the last Wisconsin state senate to study a state life insurance department was filed with Governor Davidson. It finds no feasibility for the state to enter the life insurance business at this time, signed by Senators Julius E Reeler and James A Frear. Senator Jacob Rummel dissents.
Great Bend, Han-Joseph & Kearns, a former Chicago dry goods clerk and newspaper man, captured last Saturday, confessed Tuesday to robbing the Midhard Naal bank at Kan on November 13. He locked clerks and customers in the vault, escaped with 3100, and sent part of the money to relatives in Ann Arbor. He spent some at Chicago and New York hotels and lost money in a Chicago gambling house.
Suffragists attempt meeting near the house of commons ends in an arrest spree. Five women and one man are taken into custody after a tense clash with police. In Minnesota, Cummings Commission brokerage firm in St Paul suspends business amid market declines.
Paris Thursday saw widespread Catholic masses in designated churches despite the separation law. Authorities limited actions to noting infractions and citing clergy, while lay Catholics filed declarations to hold services next year. In Nancy a 2000-strong crowd protested as the bishop faced assault charges after guiding police from his residence.
A Honolulu report claimed two regiments of Japanese troops were in Honolulu disguised as laborers and possibly armed. Washington denied the report saying no such dispatch had reached the government and the Japanese legation also denied the tale.
The jury in the S E Howell case, president of the Omaha Coal Exchange, found him guilty of maintaining a trust with 79 co defendants under state law. The verdict, delivered after a two day delay, will be appealed. This marks the first trial under an indictment covering nearly all city coal firms. Next defendant’s trial is set for Monday.
Denver, Col. Dr. James D Eggles ton received ten years imprisonment and a 1500 fine after conviction for counterfeiting and making photographic negatives of a ten dollar bill. Hazelhurst Miss Mrs Angie Birdsong found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Dr. Thomas Butler and jurors urged mercy with a minimum 500 dollar fine.
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