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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
5
The item blends quips about King Peter and abdication rumors with jests on Japan war plans and post offices in Panama. It mocks financiers, editors, and socialites, mentions Princess Alice eloping, a reporter’s butler theft, a Chinese duel, and a lips-tinged warning about young men stealing a kiss.
A lawyer was killed in a duel in Parle, reflecting long fear that French gentlemen maintaining this dangerous amusement could cause fatal results. The incident underscores rising concern over dueling as a social practice in the area.
The Weekly Panorama notes the death of former Democratic House leader William M Springer of Illinois from pneumonia on December 4 in Washington. A longtime public figure, Springer served in Congress 1875 to 1895, led key committees, and later held judicial roles in Indian Territory before practice in Washington. He died while involved in the drainage canal case in U S Supreme Court matters.
European experts question Kaiser Wilhelm II’s recovery amid reports of laryngeal surgery and slow healing. Berlin papers doubt official bulletins as Prof Schmidt’s stay signals a serious illness and possible second operation, with calls for full disclosure of the emperor’s true state.
Elmer E Smathers plans a world tour by car starting from San Francisco sailing to Honolulu. He will visit Hong Kong Manila Calcutta Bombay Cairo and then Europe including Italy Paris Monte Carlo London before returning to New York. The trip uses a special car with a Harvard trained chauffeur and a valet as sole companion.
Mrs. Ogden Goelet sent $150 to Police Commissioner Green of New York in appreciation of police service at her daughter’s marriage to the Duke of Roxburghe. She expressed thanks and wished the money to be properly used.
Officers on duty at the wedding were denied gifts by police rules, so funds were turned over to the riot relief fund. Some women involved in the crash view this disposition as appropriate.
Prof Schmidt of Frankfort, famed laryngologist, operated on the Kaiser and attended the Kaiser’s father Emperor Frederick. He first drew public notice during the San Remo appearance with Crown Prince Wilhelm. Schmidt has retired from active practice.
Robert Von Moschzisker was sworn in Monday as an associate judge of Philadelphia Common Pleas Court No. 3. He is the youngest judge, appointed by Gov. Pennypacker. His ten year term begins January, after election in November.
Representative Nehemiah D. Sperry of the second Connecticut district is celebrated as a veteran statesman and founder of the Republican party. At 75 he remains active with a bright mind and elastic step, having served as secretary of state at 27, led Republican committees during Lincoln’s era, and held New Haven postmaster for 28 years. He also bonded with the builders of the Monitor, risking all if the vessel failed.
Miss Helen Lackaye sister of actor Wilton Lackaye displays sharp wit in a light anecdote about a society man who kept violets in his watch case. He claimed wind blew away the flowers when he opened the watch in public, yet she queried the tale with amused incredulity.
Rev. G. F. Brisen of St Benet's Kentish Town, England, earns only a pittance for his clerical duties. He was forced to wash and dig graves to sustain his dignity, and his ecclesiastical superiors censured him for pursuing these unclerical occupations.
Port Arthur note from Tokyo Asahi summarizes Viceroy Alexieff urging peace with Japan. He states Russia could fight with three docks at Port Arthur and two at Dalny but cannot annihilate the Japanese fleet in the first engagement and a second would bring definite defeat. War with Japan deemed not advisable for now.
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