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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
4
In a July 16 1914 Marshfield Times column a parent describes guiding a young child from loud outbursts to a well modulated reply by echoing the question back in the same tone. The piece argues children learn by clear demonstrations and mirrors of right and wrong. Farber’s Bazaar is cited as the source.
An anecdote from a voyage to a bleak island off New Dinaawick coast recalls a dusk sheltering stay at a farmhouse. Grandma McKinley, aged around eighty, rebukes patronizing pity and says winter sees many elders pass away, while they keep busy with life and share a long spell of days.
A historical note on the origin of the budget phrase. The London Chronicle recalls William White describing the budget as kept in a bag or sack when the financial statement was laid before Parliament. It notes green official bags common until 1820 and the change following royal events.
A Supreme Court associate in Patagnecar cuts a river crossing with a traveler asking to use a boat that sank, drowning the traveler. An enraged spectator cites the boat’s hole, but the judge replies the boat's condition was not before him. A Success Magazine anecdote.
The excerpt argues that Britain’s population pattern shows excess females and a colonizing urge. It critiques the idea that men lead migration while women accompany, noting historical shifts in population movement and the push toward a destined meeting of western and eastern influences.
A fragmentary dialogue shows misheard talk about killing a husband. Phrases reveal a tense exchange with mistaken references to a dog and a spouse, suggesting a domestic conflict or mistranslation within a larger narrative. The overheard lines imply a dramatic, unresolved situation.
Bridgeport Conn July 12 a Federal express train from Washington to Boston derailed after a cross over switch at 80 mph violating a 15 mph limit. The wreck trapped and injured 44 hospitalized and twelve bodies recovered. St Louis National League baseball team players aided in the rescue. A separate Oregon wreck on the Oregon Trunk killed one and injured twenty. Passengers included Mrs J W Rasmus of Bi lworth Wis and C S Wanson of Minneapolis.
Washington July 11 investigation into an alleged grab of valuable waterfront lands on Controller Bay Alaska by Morgat Guggenheim Interests began with House committee inquiry. Commissioner Dennett testifies about orders opening land to entry while Richard S Ryan fronts for the Guggenheim syndicate and Controller Bay Navigation Company. White House denies letters from Charles P Taft to the president or discussions with his brother on the Alaska matter.
In Los Angeles on July 13 J J and B J McNamara pleaded not guilty to conspiring to blow the Times building and murder its employer. Judge Walter Bordwell ruled on jurisdiction and denied a motion to lash the indictments after preliminaries.
In St Louis on July 12 E G Les a former publisher and promoter was indicted by a special grand jury in federal court on twelve counts of fraud. He allegedly obtained millions by misleading statements via mail regarding the Woman's Magazine Building the Woman's National Daily building and related ventures. The case spans four propositions about sales of unsecured notes and a debenture scheme involving University Heights Realty and Development. The probe followed a yearlong government inquiry with over 60 witnesses including investors and former employees.
Chicago reports enormous crop losses due to drought and record temperatures. The 100 to 213 degree heat devastates southwest corn and oats, Texas and Oklahoma crops fail, South Dakota grain is cut two thirds, and North Dakota spring wheat futures drop sharply. Wheat and oats totals shrink, while winter wheat holds near last year’s high yield.
Three Hves die when the steamer John Mitchell sinks after a collision with the William H. Mack off Vermilion Point, Lake Superior. Thirty-one rescued in a midnight fog, including six women and a boy. Names listed include George Austin and Archie Causely among the dead. several aboard Mitchell seriously injured.
Emma Eames and Emile de Gogorza were married in the mayor's office on Rue d'Anjou after a legal dispensation. A religious service followed at the Church of St. Pierre de Challet with a pope issued permission allowing a Protestant bride to wed in a Roman Catholic church.
Louisville July 11 United States Senator Wiliam Bradley ignored earlier appeared on the Republican platform and appealed directly to delegates. He carried the convention for K P Tarlton of Franklin County as nominee for railroad commissioner for the Second district including Lexington Louisville and central Kentucky counties.
The 87th imperial council session of North American Shriners began in Rochester with a grand parade over ten miles involving temples from many states Canada and Mexico. The water carnival at Seneca Valley Park drew thousands of electric displays and boats. Joan F Treat of Fargo was elected imperial potentate with Los Angeles picked to host the next supreme council in May 1912.
Panama diggers on the canal report a steady pace as work intensifies. In June they removed 2,646,442 cubic yards of earth and rock, beating May by 75,930 yards and keeping a robust overall record.
In Carnarvon on July 16 Prince Edward aged 17 was formally invested by King George V as Prince of Wales. The ceremony featured robes girding, sword, ring and coronet, with a reading of letters patent, followed by a religious service and a public presentation at Queen Eleanor's gateway.
Chicago July 11 reports the Peavey Grain company retires from the commission business following the death by drowning of James Pett, its president and general manager. Telegrams were sent to agents and customers nationwide. An official cites $750,000 involved, secured by warehouse wheat certificates. Peavey Elevator remains unaffected.
Lieut Frank P Lahm and Lieut J P Hart piloted the St Louis balloon in the James Gordon Bennett cup elimination race. The craft landed near La Paz Indiana after about 325 miles, with the Missouri National Guard balloon leading, Sofia balloon third, and the Populatio n club balloon second.
Timothy E. Ryan a longtime teaching figure in Democratic politics and a member of the Democratic national committee died of heart failure after a meeting of directors at Resthaven in Waukesha He was born in 1869 in New York to Irish parents and had a long legal career with firms Ryan Merton and others He was a former candidate for attorney general and nearly won a seat in Congress and served as postmaster of Waukesha and on the city board of education He also held the party’s national committeeman role and ran for United States senator in 1899 and 1904
Governor McGovern signed the income tax measure and filed it with the Secretary of State, making it law upon publication though not effective until next year. He defended the bill as replacing the failed personal property tax, arguing it won’t drive capital from the state and that net proceeds will fund local government after administrative costs.
Banzahi of Milwaukee was elected president of the Wisconsin State Dental Society at the election held here. J. B. Williams of Ashland was named first vice president and C. L. Anderson of Tomahawk second vice president. O. G. Krause of Milwaukee was secretary, Adolph Gropyer of Milwaukee treasurer, and H. G. Morton of Milwaukee librarian.
Fond du Lac Circuit Judge Chester A. Wowler rules game wardens are not entitled to witness fees in prosecutions for violations of state fish and game laws. Wardens have been turning fees over to the state treasurer, a practice Judge Fowler says is illegal, stating the state is not entitled to them.
Gav McGovern signed the corrupt practices act restricting candidate spending and mandating frequent publication of campaign contributions. The measure, praised as the nation's most drastic aside from Oregon, tightens rules for public office campaigns in Madison.
The Racine city council weighs disciplining City Assessor Siegler for a European two month absence without council consent. The move could lead to removal from office if approved by the governing body.
Fred Lempke an employee in the Neenagh city stone quarry lies in precarious condition after a large stone fell from a crusher crushing him. He is reported seriously injured and may die from the injuries sustained in the accident.
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