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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1911
Page
4
In a reflection from the Indianapolis News reprinted by Marshfield’s Times, diners discuss transforming lines from Gray and proverbs into grander wording. They mock both musical integrity and practical sense, noting many variations fail to match the original rhythm or clarity.
An Ohio State Journal excerpt extols the family man as a model citizen. A good home forms the republic, shaping head and heart, courtesy to a wife, thoughtful parenting, shared companionship, and delight in literature and culture as central civic virtues.
In the city of Bhelma the Church of St Nicaise is surrounded by pillars as a bell toll causes a pillar to sway seven inches at the top on each side while the base remains movable. The four bells sit at similar distances from the trembling pillar, yet none other affects it.
A fragment from The Straud notes a dinner where Sir James and Sir Ray Lackester discuss the old notion of relative value between men and women across society. Gladstone remarks that in Jamaica their ancestors bought enslaved people for 120 pounds and women for 80 pounds, reflecting historical biases.
Divers recover the Lutine bell from the wreck of the British ship Lutlas which sank over four centuries ago while carrying treasure from England to Hamburg. Only a small portion of the cargo and hull were raised. The item’s recovery is noted amid a modern vaudeville exchange about new ideas and public taste.
A fragmented report notes an asserted effort to rub Ie manufacturing electric buttons and mentions a person pushing a bus. The readable text hints at a curious industrial or mechanical context without clear names or dates. The item presents as a brief, puzzling odds-and-ends note from the page.
New York November 2 Navy Secretary George von Lengerke Meyer declared the United States the second naval power after Britain following a 80 day mobilization. He toured a half mile long line of warships aboard the Mayflower with rear admirals, praising efficiency, economy, and readiness and noting the fleet could assemble quickly for any crisis.
In Rome a treason crisis rocks the Marian army as reservist Augusto Maxetti of Bologna wounds Lieut. Col. Giuseppe Stroups in the left shoulder. An investigation uncovers further treason and reports say hundreds of anarchists have enlisted, with calls for execution of any anarchists caught.
London nov 2 The French steamer Dickibah was sunk in the Atlantic off the Canary Islands in a collision. Twenty four drowned include 21 crew and three passengers. Dickibah had sailed from Marseilles and was a second-rigged steamer of 71 tons.
Washington October 21 Justice Van Devanter led a sweeping ruling granting broad power to the Interstate Commerce Commission under the federal safety appliance law. The decision shifts cases from state railroad officials to federal control, signaling eventual unified national regulation of interstate carriers.
President Taft officially names Thursday November 30 as Thanksgiving Day and notes Chicago serves as temporary national capital in a period of national stress. The proclamation calls the nation from work to a day of prayer, a landmark document issued outside the White House.
The Chinese empire shells toward reform as an edict calls for a constitutional government with a cabinet excluding nobles, royal surrender of absolute power, and parliament with budget and treaty powers. Canton declares a republic, Hankow burns, and rebels seize Tiayuanta as imperial troops defend major cities amid foreign missions wounded.
Santa Clara Calif Nov 4 Prof J J Montgomery a Santa Clara college faculty member and early Geroplane experimenter was killed in a glider crash in foothills north of Evergreen The craft overturned from about forty feet striking him and causing fatal skull fractures and internal injuries He died an hour later
Davenport, la Oct 31 Frank Kilduff was shot and killed last night by his wife Anna Kilduff after he deserted and refused to support her and their child. Kilduff worked at a fish market. Anna concealed a revolver in her clothing, shot him, and surrendered at the police station.
Ellis Appleby a 60 year old church deacon and prominent Middlesex County resident was arrested on arson charges. He is held on a $5,000 bond after allegedly setting fire to Jessie Brown's dwelling on August 31.
Hugo Brown aged 46 a Berl bar supply agent shot his wife Margaret 32 in their parlor then killed himself. The couple were found dead in the Brown residence parlor shortly after the incident.
On November 2 in New Grienns an armed Black individual opened fire in Algiers, injuring two police officers and several bystanders before dying from injuries. The incident prompted an extensive police response and ongoing investigation.
Secretary Meyer orders extraordinary precautions in handling smokeless powder after reports the Liberte explosion stemmed from deterioration. Powder must not be exposed to heat above 100 degrees.
The senatorial investigating committee finished testimony in Milwaukee and adjourned to Washington to prepare a report. Senator Stephenson denied ties to Hines or Shields and any blank checks. Edward Hines of Chicago again denied talks with Shields or Stephenson and offered his daily records to prove whereabouts.
Rev Clarence V T Richeson pastor of the Mnan uel church in Cambridge Mass was indicted for murder in the first degree on the charge of poisoning Miss Avis Linnell with cyanide of potassium The five count indictment followed four days of grand jury sessions and carries potential electric chair penalties Richeson was arraigned before Judge Murray in municipal court and his case was continued to Tuesday He was returned to the Charles street jail.
Mrs Marie Booth Mantell wife of actor Robert Mantell and a familiar co star with him died at her Sumilar home Bruce wood Atlantic Highlands New Jersey from heart disease after illness since last June.
Cambridge, Nov. 2. Robert A Taft son of President Taft is named a Sears prize winner at Harvard Law School for his first year work. He is one of four winners receiving 375 dollars each in cash for the last college year’s effort.
Governor Francis E. McGovern issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 30 1911 as Thanksgiving Day in Wisconsin. He urges the people to gather in worship give thanks for bountiful blessings and to extend sympathy and aid to those in distress, reflecting gratitude and charity.
The Wisconsin Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution closed its annual meeting in Kevorba with officer elections and Plymouth named for next year’s gathering. State regent Mrs Edwin H Van Ostrand was re elected. vice regent Mrs John P Hume. secretary Miss Carrie J Smith. treasurer Mrs William Cole. The group endorsed the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis league, supported debt payment for Continental Hall, and favored preserving pioneer Wisconsin cemeteries. Chapters were authorized to pursue local or legislative action to aid conservation.
The state vital statistics board reports nine accidental gunshot deaths in September and ten in August as hunters brace for a season that may keep Wisconsin’s fatal toll high. The 1910 deer season runs November 11 to December 1 amid ongoing fatality concerns.
Atty Gov Bancroft directs State Deiry and Food Commissioner J Q Flanery to authorize Mr Emery to inspect boarding houses private and public hotels and restaurants enforcing adulterated foods law. Emery plans widespread inspections across the state to ensure compliance.
The state board of control is compiling a census of crippled and deformed children. The effort follows discussions in the last legislature on state care for children crippled by infantile paralysis.
Lawrence al Has aon former lighthouse keeper and oldest lake captain in polst of ser vice on the lakes is dead. He had resided in Racine since 1844.
Archbishop Mesamer of the Milwaukee Catholic diocese has returned home after a three months overseas trip, appearing to have improved in health.
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