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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
6
Jackson Herald rates for 1 year 10 dollars, 3 months five dollars, advertising 6 cents per line per insertion, professional card eight dollars per year, legal notices at legal rates, display ads rates on application, local office in Jackson Missouri and post office entry noted as second class.
A concise market update covering grain conditions, price trends, supply outlook, and regional factors influencing crops. Highlights include demand shifts, storage considerations, and near term price movements across key grain commodities.
A Davenport Democrat summary notes British tariff commissions shaping a protective plan for labor and industry. It contrasts British and American views, cites Chamberlain’s reliance on practical experts, and highlights button industry employment, production costs, and price effects under tariffs versus free trade.
A Mexican mine collapse traps fourteen workers, killing them as they fall down a 1600 foot shaft. Authorities investigate while rescue efforts face hazardous conditions and uncertainty about survivals.
Joseph Chamberlain appointed a thirty member commission of practical business men to gather facts for a protective scheme to shield British industry from foreign trade barriers. The panel includes leaders from iron and steel, coal, shipping, and engineering, with Henry Chaplin as the lone agricultural representative and Alfred Mosely noted among the few cautious voices.
The article surveys the stalled Canada United States reciprocity debate, noting Canadian focus on imperial policy and sea developments. It argues reciprocity requires noncompeting products and warns that Canadian optimism clashes with American protectionism and domestic discontent.
The piece notes that industry identity has evolved since the McKinley tariff took effect, highlighting how policy shifts influenced production focus, business approaches, and regional economic development in the period.
A Boston Journal note discusses New England shoemakers and a proposed treaty admitting Canadian made shoes duty free if American goods enter Canada on the same terms. It argues Canadian wages are lower but Canada favors higher duties, opposing repeal of duties as impractical while Chamberlain’s tariff policy looms and Canadian producers seek protection.
Missouri bank deposits per capita stand at 136.81 with Missouri having 80 national banks and 218 state and savings institutions supervised by the State Banking Department. Last bank call showed deposits totaling about 2,000,000 with total deposits across all banks exceeding 475,000,000 as of last September. The state’s population is about 3.1 million, implying roughly 10 dollars per capita in bank deposits.
In a Kansas City divorce proceeding by Patrick J. Maloney, Theresa Maloney was awarded custody of the older child. the judge gave custody of Roan Maloney to the mother and placed the younger child in St. Agnes Catholic Academy. The wife became hysterical, attacked the physician during examination, and had to be restrained by police.
Ma Join seeks a divorce from Carry Robertson alleging bizarre conduct including detaining chickens on chairs and keeping dogs inside the home. The complaint claims threats to her life, odd clothing displays, and a separation after a brief marriage from December 19 to January 10.
In St Joseph Missouri bankers and creditors dropped actions against George D Fullerton of Skidmore stemming from the failure of the Bank of Skidmore. R B Hut and other stockholders sought relief for local creditors in City National Bank of Lawton Obda prior to dismissal. Joseph A Fullerton and A L Fullerton aided their father in an extensive litigation judged settled to all parties satisfaction. It is understood the Bank of Lawton claim was paid.
Confederate Veterans reunion in Camp Marmaduke at Moberly Missouri drew about 100 gray haired veterans and their wives. No politics or candidates were present. Capt J W Scott, a G A R member and local postmaster, gave an address to the veterans of the gray.
Secretary of State Sam B Cook names John W Mead of Gallatin as special agent in charge of the defunct Bank of Altamont to wind down affairs. Mead presides over Farmers' Exchange Bank of Gallatin and serves until a court appoints a successor. It is hoped creditors may be paid in full.
The Bunel estate dispute in Springfield Missouri ends after years of litigation over Mary Bunel Kee. The New York portion valued at 0 will be deposited with Springfield Trust Company and divided equally between Henry Bunel and Mary Bunel Kee. The estate is to be divided as evenly as possible and the US District Court suit will be dismissed.
Funeral services for City Councilman Elmer Baelish were held at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Macon with ministers from multiple churches leading. Knights of Pythias members and civic groups joined the solemn rites as stores and banks closed in observance. Baelish died in the Burlington wreck near Dardeene Cheek on Monday evening.
Funeral services for Mrs W Pope Yeaman near Columbia were held Sunday conducted by Reverend Thomas of Columbia Baptist Church. Aged 70, she was born in Hardin County Kentucky where she married Yeaman, later became a minister candidate. She lived in Columbia 20 years and leaves four children and several grandchildren guided by husband Yeaman White a St Louis newspaper man among the bereaved.
Grants eighteen divorces as Adair Circuit Court completes Saturday docket in Macon Missouri. Twenty two cases were listed. four continued or dismissed. eight heard with decrees granted in less than two hours. A minister aided a plaintiff in one case, and Judge Shelton wrapped up the docket by one.
Frisco agent Broadstreet at Cranky twenty miles north of Joplin was held up by two masked men at 7 orlock Saturday evening and robbed of $4 of the companys money. They forced him to open the safe. He refused and one man shot him through the mouth. The robbers seized the money from the unlocked safe and escaped.
The January commencement at Kirksville Missouri saw graduates receive diplomas. Evan G. Houseman of Marietta delivered the class address as representative, with Dr. W A Laughlin and Dr A T Bell presenting diplomas and giving faculty and founder remarks.
Four or five young men rabbit hunting two miles east of California Mo, a rabbit burst from a log pile. John Hutchinson fired at the game, the shot striking Paul Boehme in the head and killing him instantly.
In Boone County Columbia Missouri a famed hog weighing 175 pounds was killed last week. Owner Frank Martin reported rendering about 1100 gallons of lard from the beast and utilizing a mile and a half of sausage from the carcass.
Jefferson City reports blacksmith George W Parks of Brover Morgan County was struck by a passenger train at the depot early Saturday and died a few hours later.
Chamois Missouri reports a temperature 15 degrees below zero Friday morning making it the coldest spell of the winter. Livestock suffer due to ongoing extreme cold as residents brace for further cold conditions.
Adam Hawkes a prosperous farmer living west of Hannibal and Miss Ida Derringer of Cherry Hox married last week at the home of the bride’s mother Mrs Chas Miles. The bride is not quite 16 and the groom is 7.
Elmer J L English a leading Macon real estate dealer and a prominent business figure, was killed last week in the Burlington wreck near St Louis. The loss is noted by local merchants and residents who recall his active role in the community.
The summary item notes Mark Twain amid a busy Florence period writing his autobiography while reports from across the United States mention a pneumonia death in St. Louis and a host of other 19th century incidents. A butterfly of events includes theater fires in Chicago, stock market shifts, legal actions, and political tensions.
An Austrian emperor is named in a poor subject’s will. The bequest to the emperor amounts to eight abulings and is accepted as a mere token of loyalty, with no special display required.
A survey shows Fall River has 48 percent foreign born residents, higher than any other city. Montgomery Alabama nears an all American profile with 98 percent native born residents. Also noted are writings by Washington Irving including long works completed in brief periods and the time spent on Braceridge Hall and Life of Washington.
Estherville Indiana reports George J Harber credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing long standing kidney disease that had progressed to Bright's disease after five years of medical treatment. The note praises testimonials as a powerful advertising basis and mentions other obituaries and notes on figures including editor W T Hutcherson and Lt Col Froom Talfourd. It covers a fire helmet innovation and a local fire incident in Liverpool with smoky conditions and rescue attempts.
An Oregon man recounts a 1902 illness linked to coffee and credits Postum with his recovery after switching from coffee. He details near-death symptoms, improvement after stopping coffee, and offers to verify his story with local banks and merchants in Grant Pass. The testimonial promotes Postum and mentions The Road to Wellville.
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