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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
10
The Marshfield Times issue published on Wednesday June 26 1911 by Marshfield Times Co. features local news notes and public notices of the period. This card summarizes the readable front page content and confirms publication details for archival reference.
In Lip Blnnott's tale in Lip Blnnott's, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmerson discuss Mabel Walloper. They styles her flirty yet considerate for returning their borrowed umbrella during a downpour. Jimmerson notes his surprise at her actions and the couple's shift in opinion.
In a lecture fragment, Prof See questions if other worlds hold life beyond Earth. The dialogue flags evolution, energy sources, and a view of humanity as not the universe’s sole pinnacle. Stevensen condemns the idea as a monstrous, fearsome spectacle of a vast, impersonal cosmos.
A Cleveland Leader item notes four year old Daniel Spooner of Lakewood shows a stubborn streak at mealtime. When asked about luncheon and bacon he answers "Yes-no" prompting his father to explain consequences of poor table manners. The child listens intently as a second round of questions yields the same indecisive reply.
The London Courier notes Gigha in the western isles, a sunny spot famed for 25 miles of indented coast, caves and tunnels, an ancient fort, ruins of a chapel, and a landscape that feels like a tiny world. The landowner plans to offer the isle to the highest bidder possibly naming the buyer as “Gigha” of the island.
Cyrus H McCormick president of International Harvester testified at the initial Senate inquiry into Senator Lorimer’s Illinois election. He said Edward Hines invited a $100000 contribution, through Clarence Funk, to recoup campaign expenses. Funk denied the plan and referenced Edward Tilden. McCormick described Howe Kohlsaat's involvement and a second interview. He said he did not feel compelled to testify.
Washington reports a three hour battle in the Senate where a coalition of Republican insurgents and Democrats toppled the old guard 30 to 18. The chamber ordered the finance committee to report the Democratic tariff schedule by July 10 after House rejection 221 to 100.
Washington June 20 Senator Luke Les of Tennessee and his young wife lie in Georgetown University Hospital. The wife remains in serious condition after an operation on Saturday while the senator is weakened following a blood transfusion from his veins to hers in a bid to save her life.
Chicago June 20 W. De La Fontaine vice president of the Chicago Major Car company was killed in a collision near Elkhart Indiana when a car he rode in with two friends struck a log wire across the road. The wire was stretched and crushed into four telephone poles.
President Taft denounces dangerous drug frauds and calls for strengthening the pure food and drug act. In a message from New York to Congress he warns of “cure alls” and urges rapid amendments after Supreme Court decisions. Rep Sherley has introduced related measures.
Chicago June 20Federal Judge George A Carpenter brushed aside the latest plea of J Ogden Armour and other indicted packers for a rehearing of their motion to quash the indictment charging Sherman Act and trust act violations The judge gave no written opinion or reasons for the ruling The motion for rehearing was denied The disposition of the motion allows the packers no further chance to avoid trial which is now expected to begin next October.
Representative A J Sabath of Chicago proposes amendments to the Sherman act. The bill would make corporations found guilty of restraint of trade liable to fines from 25000 to 250000 and officers or agents up to eight years in prison. It would mandate district attorneys to pursue violations and prohibit punished officials from holding future offices.
A Rock Island executive C Malcher and his wife Mrs Melcher were injured when their special car derailed near McFarland. Twelve year old daughter also slightly hurt. G W Roark general superintendent of the line sustained minor injuries from a chair strike. Several Pullman passengers reported slight injuries.
Chaplain Charles M. Brewer of the Sixth Field Artillery at Fort Riley Kansas was dismissed by order of the War Department for intoxication. He appeared at an enlisted men's dance on March 31 1931 in uniform with two women present and was found guilty.
George V was crowned king of England today at Westminster Abbey in a grand ceremony watched by about 7,000 dignitaries and hundreds of thousands along the procession route from Buckingham Palace to the abbey. The coronation featured royal processions, regal carriages, and a public chorus of "Long live King George" as the nation celebrated the new monarch and his empire.
Milwaukee reports a suit to block Falk Company from applying the compensation act while court action tests its constitutionality. Edward Borgais Frank Schumacher and Arthur Schumacher file to restrain awards and salaries to the compensation commission. Judge Carpenter notes immediate appeal possible and a taxpayer petition to restrain the act may be filed soon.
Milwaukee retailers face a Sunday closing rule effective June 20 as the governor backs enforcement of a law prohibiting Sunday business. The ban covers dry goods groceries and many other shops but a federal judge calls the saloon Sunday closing statute dead, arguing no enforcement since enactment.
The Bichiter bill raises automobile license fees to $5 and motor vehicle fees to $2 and sets speed limits of 60 mph in cities and 25 mph in the country. The assembly also adopts a joint resolution to raise legislator salaries to $600 annually.
The Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Tagiea reelected President Theodore Toll of Milwaukee and most officers at the convention in Marshfield. Trustee Theodore Bentey’s term expired and he was not reelected. Attendance ranged from 3,300 to 4,000 delegates. Janesville won the bid to host the 1912 meeting.
Samuel P. Welsh the fattest man in Wisconsin, weighing 409 pounds, marries Grace Dutzel who weighs 100 pounds. Welsh is a prosperous local businessman.
Pond ce Lac Agriculturists of this county have issued as annual to Mayor Wolff to stad sambitious tramps into the country to work or farms.
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