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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
4
The Marshfield Times recounts an aged Scottish innkeeper who listens to travelers tale of backbiting neighbors then guides them away from a troubled region. He muses that bad neighbors breed more of the same, while stressing that good neighbors make good neighbors in a hopeful settlement near his inn.
Seattle correspondent reports Miss H. B. Conra dson a miner aged 55 on mining claims in the Cayeado mountains died after choosing to stay on her winter claim amid snow and cold. She fell ill ten days earlier, sought help but perished before aid could arrive.
The obstinate refusal of the everyday man to alter his image is humorously honest. The portrait may seem trivial now but may become a cherished reminder of youth for future generations and for loved ones who would value such a likeness.
Mrs Caller claims to have crossed her husband in the afternoon by signaling him from the opposite street. Mr Homer asks how she did it, and the other person explains she beckoned him to come over.
The Individualist notes Biggs has two grievances with the railroad. First, trains do not stop at his station. Second, trains lose time by stopping at other stations after he boards.
A fragmentary dialogue depicts Mrs X and Mrs Vi denouncing Mr Chinleigh and another woman as hypocrites. The crude exchange calls the unnamed woman two-faced from head to toe, reflecting sharp social critique.
George J. Gould will resign the presidency of the Missouri Pacific railroad and accept the chairmanship of the board of directors. The move ends a long fight for control dating to 1897 with Kuhn Loeb & Co and Rockefeller interests. Gould says there will be no controversy over control and that a top railroad man will take his place. Directors will vote at the annual meeting for Gould, Gates, Vanderbilt, Warburg, and others with David to become chairman of the board.
Washington reports Postmaster General Hitchcock issued a statement defending a proposed postage rise for second-class mail. He says the higher rate applies to advertising pages of large magazines, not newspapers, and not to periodicals mailing under 4,000 pounds per issue. The measure would lift the rate to four cents a pound on the affected matter.
Philadelphia Jules Rosendale aged seventy six the father of actress Margaret Dale left a will ordering his body cremated and his brain and stomach given to the University of Pennsylvania to探ain the immunity to alcohol. Physicians say his brain and nervous system could withstand unlimited liquor without effect.
Four earthquakes shook parts of Salt Lake City Wednesday, recorded by the university seismograph at 8 66, 10 578, 10 47 and 11 504 o clock. No damage resulted.
A rear end collision on the Cincinnati Southern line near Spring City Tennessee killed Engineer Welch and a Black fireman of a freight crew and injured several others. The crash occurred Wednesday in South Killa Two, Chattencogs, Tenn.
Navy officer Commander Frank Marble of the Naval War College died from self inflicted gunshot injuries after being found in the bathroom in a pool of blood. The inquest report was sent to the Navy Department. motive remains undisclosed as wife and associates decline to speak.
Washington reports describe two strong blows to the timber trust. The Justice Department announces possible antitrust action over discrimination and price manipulation, while Herbert Knox Smith warns of a looming monopoly as timber holdings concentrate control, land speculation rises, and railroad influence grows. Taft sent the commissioner's findings to Congress as the first installment of a long‑awaited report.
Chicago reporter James I. McCabe investigating county coal delivery fraud died after entering a power house on hospital grounds to seek evidence. Frederick Fitzpatrick assistant engineer at the county hospital was killed instantly, and Thomas Mutoo morgue superintendent was thrown by the shock. McCabe reportedly stepped near live machinery while trying to peer through a window.
In Portland the Oregon House repassed the whipping post abolition bill by 40 to 14, overruling Governor West's veto. The measure aims to remove public corporal punishment for wife beaters, driven by humanitarian motives and the belief it will protect women from abuse.
A storm tied up copper country business on Tuesday, delaying all railroad and electric car travel and bringing down telegraph and telephone wires in all directions. Copper Country communities faced widespread outages as storms hampered communication and transit services.
George Flirida, a farmer two miles north of Springdeld, was shot by robbers at his home on Tuesday as he went to the smokehouse. The thieves fled and are being sought by the police.
The Republicans split on final passage as Democrats solidly backed Taft’s Canada reciprocity. The McCall bill moved into effect with a 221 to 92 vote, 72 Republicans and 142 Democrats for the measure, 87 Republicans and Democrats against. Democrats fielded broad attendance while Republicans showed sparse presence amid a six day debate ending with a cloture rule.
Matthew E Varaman aged 22 confessed to shooting his wife Mary L Vanaman 22 in Reading Pa He admitted setting fire to their bed to hide the crime as he sought to wed Ellen Wesner The wife died in bed after the blaze and a gunshot wound to the temple was found by investigators
Philadelphia reports the passing of Most Rev Patrick John Ryan archbishop and metropolitan of Pennsylvania surrounded by his immediate family after a long illness. Born in 1821 in Thurles Ireland he would have turned eighty this month. He was famed as the leading orator of the American Catholic Church and died after a frail heart gave way under his duties.
Des Moines Iowa. Gov B F Carroll plans to sign the Oregon plan election bill after both chambers endorse it. The House approved the measure two to one and the Senate followed with a 31 to 18 vote confirming it.
In Martins Ferry Ohio Ragland River scene a young woman aged eighteen from Warrenton Ohio jumped into the Ohio River to end her life rather than marry a man she did not love. A note pinned to her coat forgives her parents for the marriage pressure she faced.
William M. Lanford shot and killed his son, W. D. Lanford, at the father’s home near Woodruff following a quarrel on Wednesday. Police found no immediate motive and case under investigation.
President Taft and Secretary Knox reject any move to annex Canada. The administration favors reciprocal trade but not annexation, stating the United States would act in concert with Canada on defense if a continental crisis arose. The reply follows Champ Clark’s recent "one land, one flag" remarks.
In Springfield Lincoln's memory was honored with elaborate events led by President Taft as guest of honor. A Chicago regiment escorted the president, capstone ceremonies at the state house included a 21 gun salute, and Taft toured Lincoln sites including the Lincoln home and Oak Ridge Cemetery. A public reception followed at the governor's mansion and a grand banquet closed the day.
Managua reports a war council formed to investigate the explosion at the presidential palace ammunition barracks. Officials fear a broad plot against the Estrada administration, under martial law while Congress continues sessions. President Estrada sought 6,000 rifles ten maxlars and 2,000,000 cartridges from New York.
Pierre S D a convention of women held in the state house begins steps to form a woman s party The organizers seek political preferment under the state constitution and move forward without awaiting full voting privilege Meanwhile California court demands a legislative probe into circulating charges tied to its Abraham ref decision and rehearing grant.
President Taft appointed Victor M. Locke of Antlers Oklahoma as principal chief of the Choctaw Nation to succeed the late Green McCurtain. The appointment was announced Wednesday in Washington and marks a leadership change for the tribe.
St Petersburg reports Russia has presented a new note to China renewing concerns over the 1881 treaty. Moscow, weary of China's alleged treaty violations, may pressure rights in Manchuria and Mongolia, up to a military demonstration in the disputed Li province. Washington received word via the American embassy as diplomats debate the stakes and scope of action.
Madison report says the Stern bill for nonpartisan judicial primary nominations passed the Assembly by 33 to 1935. Speaker Ingram briefly chaired and opposed later, while Assemblyman Long charged caucus influence. Stern defended the measure, arguing it would curb special interests controlling the judiciary.
Magnus Swenson of the city, former regent-at-large and president of the board, sent his resignation to Gov. McGovern. His departure, tied to retirement plans and possible demands from the state capitol commission, signals a major reorganization of the regents committees and the executive panel.
Six hundred Ashland iron workers strike after a wage cut following a fall in iron prices. The Ashland blast furnace plant is shut down indefinitely, with 140 charcoal wood cutters laid off and 200 workers at the Yale mine in Bessemer also affected.
During a Bangor stop with John Dietz present, a Cameron dam defender revealed Dietz is a candidate for governor of Wisconsin. He stated that if elected, he would invoke the state constitution against the lumber trust.
Jenn R. Spires of Marshfield files a suit against Marathon Paper Mills of Wausau seeking damages after losing an eye when two glass water gauges broke. The case centers on negligence in the manufacturing plant and seeks compensation for medical costs and injury.
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