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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1911
Page
7
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a granddaughter and an adult relation with unclear context. Names and details are unreadable, leaving the exact relationship and action ambiguous. The line appears as a personal scribble or note rather than a formal article item.
A fragmentary Harpers Weekly note reports unusual statements about ancestral torture with red hot pokers and fantastical attire claims. The odd item presents sensational, non factual language typical of 19th century humor or critique.
A city cousin plans an evening bridge party at the farm, but the reaction from Arabella is cautious. She notes the nearest bridge is four miles away, in poor condition, and warns about pneumonia this time of year. The exchange reveals rural skepticism toward city leisure ideas.
A fragmentary tale describes a group of EMart Women joining guides for a game of progressive whist near the cliffs. The scene ends with the Echo shouting for them to give it up, causing a disturbance that led to the area not returning to normal.
One of America’s eminent figures, Joseph Hodges Choate, marked the golden anniversary of his marriage to Caroline D. Sterling at Naumkeag near Stockbridge. Born in 1832 in Salem, Choate rose to prominence as a lawyer and diplomat who boosted American standing in London. The celebration recalled his long career, public reform involvement, and lasting influence at the British Court.
Canada’s royal government welcomes the appointment of the Duke of Connaught as governor general. He is Queen Victoria’s surviving son, born in 1850, and is tied to royal lineage through sisters Helena, Louise, and Beatrice. He married Princess Louise in 1871 and has three children.
Reported in the United States that Sun Yat Sen, banished reformer, may head the republican government when uprisings subside. A Pekin offer of 50 000 for his body is noted, while Yuan Shi Kai accepts viceroyal duties in Hu Pei and Hu Nan to reassert imperial rule as fighting continues.
Clarence S. Funk general manager of the International Harvester Company faced a $25,000 damages suit from John Henning alleging Funk alienated his wife Josephine Henning. The case drew wide interest due to Funk’s public role in moral uplift efforts and church work in Chicago Oak Park and at the Y M C A.
New York November 11 1900 Andrew Carnegie transfers 25 million in United States Steel first mortgage bonds to the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The body, organized by June 9, aims to promote education libraries higher learning and research nationwide with Elihu Root as vice president and James Bertram as secretary.
New York report notes 36 hundred street sweepers across Manhattan Brooklyn and the Bronx join the garbage wagon drivers strike after riots left scores injured. A joint meeting of Federation of Teamsters locals discussed plans for a general strike involving 40 000 teamsters.
New York reports the thief who robbed Mrs. Fred Swift of 5000 dollars in valuables walked into a police net. He guided officers to a cache near Jamaica Bay where hundreds of dollars more loot was found, following a Kidd era method. Also in Galveston Texas the state hotelmen meet at the Hotel Galvez with about 125 Texans and guests from Denver. The gathering includes welcome by Mayor Fisher, business sessions, an auto drive, a surf dip, and plans for a banquet and bay gulf trip.
A health column advises that fussiness in babies often stems from constipation and recommends Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild, safe laxative. It warns against harsh purgatives and notes many families have used it for over 25 years. A free sample offer is extended by mail from Monticello Illinois.
A New York suffrage speaker declares women lack concentration and argue their minds wander, questioning why men meddle in women’s affairs. The ad then touts Spolin's Distemper Cure for horses and dogs, claiming 750,000 bottles sold last year and offering agents and a free book from Spahn Med. Co. Goshen Ind.
A quirky exchange notes Henry's consistency despite being a poor student as he is caught swearing about his professor. The fragment mentions blood poisoning from injuries and a remedy claim by Hamlins Wizard Oil. Also a dated line on old age and a Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething product is noted with price.
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