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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1911
Page
4
The author argues child care should focus on natural conditions and past impressions rather than abstract theory. Children deserve free access to the past and the present world to form their own impressions without technicalities or hidden meanings, echoing Abdean Harper's Magazine views.
The article argues it is impossible to fix a precise birthday for Masonry or the Catholic Church. It notes that Masonry’s rites and symbols are ancient, but the modern order is only a few centuries old and built gradually. Historians largely dismiss legends tying Masonry to Solomon's Temple or ancient Egypt, confirming gradual development.
H B Marriott Watson laments decline of manners in England and America. He contrasts American politeness with older strict codes, noting changes in dress and courtship. He argues shifts reflect evolving conventions and social behavior across generations.
At the Hub Beacon Streete calls upon the Maiden of its dreams and is greeted eagerly. He reports an attempt to arrange an interview with Penelope’s father but finds him absorbed in his own enterprises, preventing any polite inquiry. The air suggests a light, ironic mood.
D. H. Buxton of Cedar Rapids reeled in what anglers term the biggest sunfish seen in southern California. The fight began two miles offshore around two o clock as rivals Delong and two gaunt lines entangled the fish. After two and a half hours the monster was brought to the dock but could not be lifted. Experts estimate the fish at 1500 to 1800 pounds.
No Flaherman reports Dumley returns from trout trip and calls it the most dismal failure he ever experienced. A commentator quips Olga would expect nothing better from him as he supposedly lacks imagination, per Catholic Standard and Times.
President Taft told the Marion club in Indianapolis that reciprocity with Canada aligns with Republican tariff doctrine. He argued the agreement would not greatly lower living costs but would stabilize prices and reduce the risk of cornering commodities and extorting high prices, while benefiting small farmers through steadier supplies and broader markets.
Chicago July 11 counsel representing J Ogden Armour and other Packers appeared before Judge Georges A Carpenter in the United States district court and entered not guilty pleas for their clients. One packer did not appear. The court and counsel agreed any technicality requiring presence would be resolved in the fall. Trial date fixed for November 20.
In San Francisco on July 5, Ad Wolgast delivered a decisive knockout of Owen Moran in the thirteenth round of the lightweight title bout. A right uppercut and a left hook behind Moran’s ropes produced a brutal finish as Moran collapsed and lay unconscious, with the referee’s whistle signaling victory for the champion. Moran endured until the fatal ten seconds, then collapsed after a flurry of blows to the stomach and jaw as Wolgast closed in with a final, crushing effort. The English challenger never recovered.
Three men Henry Gannon Kokoma Jod July Francis Loy aged thirty four, Peter Hostetler thirty seven, Alley Riley forty five, were badly injured while trying to move powder, paper and rock from Old Abe at city gate. Explosion traced to a spark from Loy’s hook. Claude Martin Carl Colby and Paul McArtle were arrested for firing the load. they deny using dynamite.
In New York on July 3 a notable church and stage alliance united Charles Samuel Fellows, a lawyer, and Eda Leslie Bruno, formerly an actress in The Fortune Hunter. The ceremony was performed by Rt Rev Samuel Fallows at the First Reformed Episcopal church on Madison Avenue and Fifty ninth Street with only immediate family present.
Banker John W. Springer obtained a divorce from Isabelle Patterson Springer in Judge Allen's court. He cited agony from public reports about Mrs Springer Yon Pun and Henwood. Under a private settlement Mrs Springer received 15000 dollars in cash, diamonds, other jewelry, and an automobile.
Eugene F Ware a former United States pension commissioner under Roosevelt died in Cascada California of a heart ailment. The body will be taken to Fort Scott Kansas for a funeral Wednesday. He leaves a widow three daughters and a son. He was seventy years old.
Liverpool July 4 The White Star Steamship company agrees to settlement terms with the International Seamen's union ending the great shipping strike. Other transatlantic lines had already settled their disputes.
A double quake the strongest since 1905 hit central California and western Nevada, shaking San Francisco Oakland and other cities. Panic led to street evacuations and crowding in stores while telephone and telegraph lines failed temporarily. One man, Herbert Hadley, died of fright and injuries from hysteria and panic were treated in hospitals.
Valparaiso Ind July 4 After eleven minutes the jury in the Gary Ind case of Meyer Knotts and other police officials charged with conspiracy to rifles ballot boxes and cause the murder of Sheriff Grant of Lake County on election night November last returned a verdict of acquittal.
Commander Alfred A. Pratt of the U S Navy died at Mara Island hospital three days after retirement by the navy department plucking board Pratt, born in Sycamore Illinois, entered the service in 1888 and served over eight decades ago.
Elbert Garys plan for a worldwide steel industry trust to prevent price fluctuations and maintain equilibrium was unanimously approved by 160 delegates from major steel firms across the United States and Europe at a international conference hosted by the American Iron and Steel Institute. The proposal aims to form an international organization to coordinate production and pricing without violating laws, with participation from the United States Canada England France Germany Belgium Italy Austria and Spain.
Chicago reports the nationwide sane Fourth movement reduced celebration casualties. Across cities with explosives bans there were no accidents, while others saw fewer deaths and injuries than last year. National death toll 823 and injuries 18 251, with 44 killed and 2301 wounded in 100.
Washington July 6 Uncle Sam will enter the laundry business at the suggestion of Secretary Mac Veagh. In two months a system will allow sending paper money to the treasury for washing, starched and ironing. Special machinery is being built after experiments in cleaning dirty currency ordered by the secretary.
Police Chief A B Craig and night marshal Jacob Kipper were fatally wounded when Robert Harris and a Black man attacked during officers attempt to arrest Harris at his Rockyford California home for causing a disturbance. Harris escaped.
State records show the general fund ending June 30 1911 at 1,732 751 14 and total funds at 2,520 007 20. Merger of game warden fund into general fund boosted receipts to 233 740 96 while university fund balance stood at 114 289 96. Subheritage tax added about 070 00 in revenue.
At the Wisconsin department United Spanish War Veterans convention James G. Armstrong of Milwaukee was chosen commander with Thomas E. Kingston Madison as senior vice commander Nicolas Grottzinger Chilton and others named to roles including inspector Charla G Juneau Milwaukee surgeon T W Evang Madison chaplain E H Smith Oshkosh and W W Robertson Milwaukee as adjutant and Arthur Groelsinger Milwaukee as quartermaster The Women's Auxiliary names Cora Brats Madison as president Nettie Alderson Racine as senior vice president Sarah Dougherty Janesville as junior vice president Alice McCoy Beloit as chaplain Alice Bauman Racine as treasurer and Phoebe Armstrong Milwaukee as inspector.
In an executive session the senate confirmed Guy D. Galt as district attorney for a Wisconsin district and Harry A. Weil as United States marshal after a long controversy. Nomination had followed a winter contest for the district attorney post, with La Follette delaying and then dropping the fight, citing patronage divisions between Wisconsin senators.
Postal bank signs announce new facilities opening July at Reedsburg Ripon River Falls and Waupaca in Wisconsin. Local post offices will host the new banking service with plans outlined for public access and services.
Marinette reports stains on the clothing of Charles Raue, charged with Mrs. Anna Morrow's murder. Doctors Heckteen and Haynes, Chicago experts, attribute the stains to blood analysis.
Madison State Bank Commissioner A E Kuolt issued a charter to the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Kaukauna with a capital of 30000 dollars.
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