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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1904
Page
2
Entry at the portaMfes in Jackson Missouri lists legal and display advertising rates. For one year rates include 60 and 80 units with monoscripts. The notice notes second-class matter and dates November 4, 1997.
The Market Report provides a concise overview of current grain conditions, noting price trends, supply expectations, and demand signals. It identifies key grains such as corn and wheat, cites regional market activity, and highlights factors like weather, acreage, and storage considerations shaping prices.
The Missouri Horticultural Society adjourned amid a stormy close with a disputed treasurer report. A missing fund over 1000 dollars sparked inquiries. officials faced criticism as they examined past income sources, expenditures, and an alleged misplacement of money tied to the society. Committees were empowered to recover the fund and review records.
Jefferson City reports a daylight robbery committed near the railway yard by Hampton of St Louis and J Kelley of Texas. They boarded a freight train, robbed six men at gunpoint of about 40, pursued, and were arrested near Marion after a daylong manhunt.
The closing exercisen of the asylum department at the Mie fourl colony in Marshall Missouri featured songs freelie tiong and a display of fancy work. The display will go to the World’s Fair. J H Felt of St Joseph was chosen as architect replacing Mary L Hale La feon after the exercises.
Dr Charles A EM wood of the University of Missouri outlines jail population data for Missouri on January 1 1904. Eighty counties report 41 prisoners 6 detained witnesses and 3 prisoners awaiting trial or serving sentences. White prisoners number 27 colored prisoners 30. Female prisoners total 58 with 11 white and 27 colored. County totals show 81 81 the overall daily population around 2000 plus.
The annual commonin ment of the School of Mines and Metallvegy Look plance ita Talia [hse tor Chiriee J. Norwood of Lexington Ky, Diretor the Kentacny Geologieal Survey, delivered the annual address He took for Win subject the Engi neer and Hie Relation to Modern Matin. Doctor R.A Tex, president of the university, and Doctor Join DO. Vine, resident of the dialect of Curators, made short addrestost, both reviewing the work of that scchool and Ite stand. fre in the education world. The following degrees were then conferred: Engineer of nines, George Clough Clary master of defence, To Wert Cine Thompson, bachelor of aclenon, ming engineering, James Ken nedy Black, George West Bland, Thor us Samuel Gurnaban, Ralph Arguat Comrade, Lawra Altri Delano, Leo Ji sep Foster, Charles Le Clare King, Harry Williame Lotman, Cyrus Bub wird Minor, Glenn Heehley Morgan, Evan Edmund Price, John Morgan Ken John Severin Sehranter, Jot Turn er Rice, Clarence Woolf and Wal ter James Tweet, bachelor of selence, chemiletey and metatingy, Furry Adame Chrine and George Willan Harrie.
Jefferson City Mo Supreme Court dismissed the mandamus action brought by James Prendergist and others to compel the Jackson County Democratic Committee to convene a state convention or appoint delegates. Attorneys Walsh and Yates argued overruled grounds, court ruled against mandamus and charged the county committee respondents.
Gov. Dockery issued three sick pardons on the recommendation of prison inspectors and the prison physician. Columbus Brooks, sentenced for second degree murder, to serve ten years from 18 Ed. Daniels, tuberculosis, sent from Wayne County for fall breaking, to serve two years.
The Supreme Court denied an application for a writ of mandamus sought by the Pacific Mutual Telegraph Company against the Terminal Railway Association. The dispute concerned rights to operate wired communications in the St. Louis Union Station in Missouri.
The Burlington Linen accounting department in Missouri will be moved from Saint Joseph to Chicago on July 1. Two hundred employees work in the department.
Attorney General Philander C. Knox chosen by Republican leaders to fill the Pennsylvania Senate seat vacated by Matthew Quay. Knox, born in New Milford Pennsylvania in 1853 and graduate of Mount Morris College, has advised the president on appointments and led prosecutions in major corporate cases. The president is expected to announce further views on Knox's successor as attorney general remains to be seen.
The London Statist compares Britain's 18th century war against Napoleon with Japan's potential willingness to endure protracted conflict. It notes Britain’s debt and manpower, Napoleon’s long struggle, and Japan’s industrial and maritime strength, arguing Japan’s staying power could mirror earlier endurance under heavy taxation and rising debt.
A remarkable pearl cluster named The Southern Cross, valued at 0,000, was found by a pearl fisher near Roebourne West Australia. Nine naturally grown fins form a Latin cross, nature creating a unique discovery. The first owner, fearing its rarity, buried it and later it was recovered and shown in Australia.
Receivers seize a church pew once owned by Daniel J. Sully, once renowned as King of the cotton pit, after his sensational failure. The pew will be held until bankruptcy trustees are appointed, leaving Sully without a seat at St. Bartholomew's.
Jay Gould’s daughter, Countess de Chastellane, hosted an elaborate Paris gala that drew Parisian elites. The gown featured pale yellow chiffon velvet with embroidered orchids and real orchids on the bodice, created by ten women over days in water to set the embroidery.
Governor Herrick of Olivia moves to a farm near Sullivan in Ashland county and embraces farm life. He wears coarse straw hat and blue overalls, chats with farmers, and recalls childhood memories and his wife Mrs Myron T Horrick.
Prof Loeb in Berlin experiments with rattlesnake venom as a cure for leprosy. He believes he has found a specific remedy for a loathsome disease. He notes the venom could become commercially valuable if proven. The venom supply is traced to a man in Colorado.
The German crown prince joined a military field event in Berlin for the Emperor's cup, marking the first time a Mohenzollern near the throne has competed with fellow subjects. At Bonn, neither the progressive crown prince nor his father was allowed to duel classmates during the mensuren.
Report lists varied 1906 era items: Japanese victory over Russians, Red Cross reorganization, mob violence in Chicago area, fair admissions, Knox successor mentions, a New Jersey family tragedy, Illinois Supreme Court election, Cape Girardeau fire loss, Eldridge shooting, police conference at Worlds Fair, weather and harvest notes, court actions, deaths of notable figures, and other national incidents. Names include Choate, Knox, Quay, Roosevelt, and Morton with multiple cities and institutions.
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