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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1910
Page
4
The Marshfield Times notes a dead meat boycott in Cleveland, jokes on spring fashion and baby shoes, and a string of global curiosities. It recalls Indiana egg prices at 18 cents a dozen, remarks on pickled horse meat, a 16 inch gun at Sandy Hook, and a newsy mix of whimsy from Neal to Niagara whirlpool stunts.
A massive early season storm across the central west caused over 30 million dollars in damage to fruits and vegetables, crushing Michigan fruit belt hopes and driving up prices. Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Nebraska report heavy losses to truck gardens, orchards, berries, and early vegetables, with millions in damage and significant impact on housewives and market prices.
Philadelphia April 26. District Attorney William A Blakely testified to the state supreme court alleging that Pittsburg council graft figures have formed a large fund to defeat the ends of justice and that the current jury pool for hearings is being tampered with. He joins Max G Leslie in a petition for a change of venue amid the scandal.
Washington April 23. Nearly a million more barrels of beer were consumed by the people of the United States last month than in March 1909. This is shown by the statement of the internal revenue tax receipts for March. The total consumption of beer during the month amounted to 4,993,783 barrels.
Washington April 26 A defense bid in the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry sought to show Pinchot and associates plotted to overthrow Ballinger for opposing Pinchot’s approach. George Ouse Smith testified Pinchot called Ballinger “a yellow dog” and threatened to attack if Garfield criticism arose at the Spokane irrigation congress. Smith also recounted a Price remark about “getting him one way or another.” The Spokane event centered on charges Ballinger favored “the interests” grabbing water power sites. The committee added a hearing day weekly to speed the inquiry.
Washington April 25 delegates wrap up the ninth continental congress with debate on states rights and refuse to amend the constitution to allow state elected regents. The congress confirms state regents and vice regents for the coming year listing Trinda Minerva Ross Ames Gertrude Ball Welty Indiana Sara A Dinwiddie Emma Wood Ball Iowa Harriet Isadoreake Eva Canfield Metcalf Michigan Emma Sanford Brayton Abby Le R Fyfe.
Dotach Minnesota April 25 An immense dam on the upper Mississippi near Brainerd is burning with its piers afire as the city’s water plant is destroyed by fire. The town is dark and residents flee to the hills while men fight the blaze with buckets as the Northwest Paper pulp plant catches fire downstream.
Brussels reports claim Abbot Lawrence Janssens was summoned by Cardinal Merry Del Val and told to resign as secretary of the Congregation of Religious Affairs. Influential motive cited is his call on President Roosevelt after Roosevelt declined to visit the pope.
Three shipments totaling 4700 pounds of powdered and frozen eggs were brought from Chicago to New York and cast into the North River after authorities ruled the eggs unfit for human food. This incident occurred on April 23, involving 160,000 eggs in river disposal.
Edward Mcdowell as receiver for Waller Stein Shirt Co of Albany N Y obtained a verdict of 22000 dollars against the board of control of the state re formatory of Ionia for alleged irregularities in a contract.
Riots resume near Chang-Sha with grave conditions as troops occupy the city and foreigners seek refuge aboard two British vessels. Reports say US cruiser Cleveland remains at Hankow while telegraph lines are cut again and mission stations’ whereabouts are unknown amid ongoing violence.
In Elmira New York under a tent at Woodlawn cemetery the coffin of Samuel L Clemens known as Mark Twain is lowered beside his wife and children. Reverend Samuel Eastman leads a brief service as family mourners from New York attend, joined by a governess, two friends, the sexton and a handful of newspaper men.
Stedman Thom es, a dairy men s National Bank cashier from Sheboygan Falls, charged with misappropriating about 10 000 dollars, was arrested in Chicago by U S deputy marshals on a warrant issued at the request of Warren J Jeorg a special national bank examiner with the Department of Justice.
Washington April 25 the proposed American south polar expedition under the Feary Arctic club and the National Geographic society has been abandoned this year. The National Geographic society failed to raise the $50,000 required.
Roy Walden a prominent young businessman of Naugatuck West Virginia was stabbed to death in a fight in that town Dr G A Hatston a well known local physician was placed under arrest charged with the crime
In addressing Mrs Pinkham you share private ills with a woman whose twenty five years of experience aids women. No cost or tests, letters read by women only, and confidential responses from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts invite any woman to seek help for female weakness.
Solomon and Moses read a canal notice offering five shillings for rescuing a man. They conspired to fall in and divide the prize. Solard fell in deeper than expected, crying for help. Moses hesitated, recalling the board’s warning that ten shillings was paid for a dead body.
In municipal court Judge Wells admonished William Ring for a cruel punishment after a luncheon dispute. Stereotyper Rung smeared Limburger cheese on Edward Snider’s face following remarks about the cheese. Rung paid a fine declaring it “the kind of justice that smells to heaven.”
A dialogue between Imile and Ruthie about expecting a baby brother. Papa hints at a surprise for mamma, while Ruthie responds with delight and a plan to keep the birth a secret let the family share a heartwarming anticipation. The conversational tone reflects a domestic moment centered on family anticipation and affection.
In a stray Storica item quoted dialogue, Mrs Bridgewhist asks about the subject of Mrs Suffragette's afternoon lecture and wonders if the disasters of married life will be presented as an exhibit with her husband on stage.
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