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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
2
A garbled page offers varied tidbits from leaps in social customs to clever quotes about aviation, crime and fashion trends. It touches on new York skyscraper plans, a future Bean Pole building, a missing canary, marriages, and jokes about progressives and oratory.
Minors and their mothers, part of a strike, boarded the 7:11 train to Washington after a police action in Lawrence Massachusetts. Police led by Sergt Monahan kept order gently as militia helped. The day also saw Grant of a per cent wage rise by the African Woolen company for all 33 mills. Roosevelt plans a Westward tour to campaign, while railroads report fuel shortages and trains restricted in Illinois.
Secretary Roose arrives aboard the Wauilluptan for a mission in support of closer bonds among Caribbean trunk states and neighboring governments. The trip aims to strengthen economic and regional cooperation and promote safer maritime routes.
Secret agents report no trace of Siao Mas Tze the warrior’s wife left in Nankin. Detectives say she fell to rebels and was raffled for 50000 Mexican dollars. Three Chinese warships ordered to Java to shield Celestials from Dutch attacks amid calls for trade exclusion over alleged atrocities. In New York a cablegram from Dr H H Lowry notes religious liberty in China. In the U S a wage inquiry begins into textile mills in Lawrence Massachusetts with a delegation of striking workers including youths. A plan to send younger children to Philadelphia is abandoned.
Sedalia Missouri officials report no prohibition amendment will be submitted at the upcoming election. The Constitutional Amendment association led by Judge William H Wallace plans to seek enough signatures to place the ballot box amendment on the November ballot. The measure would grant grand juries power to open and inspect ballot boxes if election frauds are alleged.
In Bayotteville, Arkansas, a new university publication called The X Ray provoked a campus conflict. The expulsion of 36 students triggered a sympathy strike by the entire undergraduate body, halting classwork as 800 students walked out in protest of faculty policy and committee actions.
Martha and Charles Aitken mother and son were sentenced to three years each in the state penitentiary in division No. 2 of the supreme court over the death of the latter's wife after an operation. The cage came from Jefferson county. Major Ray to be dismissed.
Brandt, once valet to Mortimer L. Schiff, was released from the Tombs on bond after a 30 year sentence for first degree burglary. He exited the criminal court building amid a large crowd and will appear before the grand jury to reveal his full story.
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee approved a sugar tariff revision to reduce the levy to 1 cent per pound. The move will be debated in a Democratic caucus, with revenue losses offset by higher duties on other luxury imports.
Kenneth H. Morton a 30 year old motorman on the Pittsburg New Castle and Butler line was arrested in Philadelphia charged with stealing $10,000 from a Wells Fargo company shipment. The money was removed from a car en route from Pittsburg to Butler on January 24. The case links Morton to the package theft aboard the train.
Mutinous soldiers in Pekin set ten fires across the northern section and loot shops, especially goldsmiths and pawnbrokers, while many shopkeepers flee. Foreigners escape harm as legation patrols escort them to safety. Discontent blamed on late pay and orders to cut queues amid loosened discipline.
Fort Worth Texas judge Swayne discharged the jury in the J B Snead first degree murder case after 112 hours of deliberation and a seven to five split for acquittal. The clerk was ordered to enter a mistrial as jurors previously said it would be impossible to reach a verdict.
Galesburg New Jersey reports Mayor George Sanderson died when the patrol wagon ran away while transporting a smallpox patient to the county almshouse in Knoxville. The mayor, serving his second term and son of Henry B. Sanderson, was thrown from the wagon and found by streetcar workers. The patient was unharmed.
A vintage ad extols a sea brand laxative praised for relief from indigestion and constipation. It highlights pleasant taste, prompt action, and strong strength, claiming it is recommended by physicians and widely sold by reputable druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
George W Perkins calls the Heat city the New Work Enancler and praises the $10,000 four year man who inspires others to work. He cites a Chinese proverb noting that a diligent farmer will not allow others to be lazy, emphasizing the contagious effect of hard work.
Auction-like appeal promises a $3.50 recipe to cure kidney weakness and related symptoms within a week. The letter urges writing to "J. Robinson" in Michigan for a free copy, claiming the recipe uses only pure remedies and will be mailed in a plain envelope.
A fragmentary dialogue reveals a rumor that Joe plans to marry Mary Merrie. The overheard chatter hints at unexpected nuptials and astonishment among neighbors.
A fragmented dialogue describes a broker crushed by a falling flour barrel during a market mishap. The Ledger and Broker exchange terse lines, hinting at a deadly accident amid rough trades. A restless, working-class scene evokes hardship and improvised remedies, with a stray plug for a liver and kidney remedy.
Nine se groen drowned and four injured after two river packets burned on the Mississippi north of New Orleans. Heavy property loss reported as the river disaster unfolded within hours.
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