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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
4
The Marshfield Times indulges in a characteristic column on Andalusian women noting pale complexions, beauty from coastal regions, and long engagements before marriage often lasting ten years. It cites a lover who visits twice yearly, his mother overshadowing marital plans, and emphasizes the social pull of mothers and tradition.
Little Singer Island in Princess Anne county measures 220 square feet and rises from Black Bay Virginia selling this week for 15000 the highest price for such a small land area to date. The parcel serves as a natural duck hunting battery near Virginia and Carolina hunting grounds and includes a mainland land strip whose value lies mainly in building a clubhouse.
A discussion shows a nagged child reveals through posture and bearing the mental attitude. The trained instructor notes a rounded shoulder and awkward air as telling signs of home influences on a child’s physique and behavior.
A fragmentary exchange reveals a child, Little Nelly, mentioning Anita and a story. The speaker cites a father who is a university professor and a real estate man, contrasting honesty and lying in a quarrel involving Anita and another unnamed person.
A Washington Star caption reports a tense exchange over vote selling with a voter denying bribery claims while admitting a prior pledge. The dialogue underscores concerns about political corruption and the persistence of improper influences in elections.
A local farm reports a notable rise in tomato production after initial losses. Growers describe careful pruning and targeted harvesting, leaving only healthy fruit on the vines as the season progresses.
John M Peffers private secretary to former Senator Hopking told the Lorimer committee that four Republican 1909 Illinois legislators were suspected of being bribed to vote for Lorimer. Names cited include Feldstack Burgett Lawrence with testimony detailing possible schemes and favors offered by Lorimer allies as evidence for investigation.
Mexico City reports a disaster along a 1116 mile stretch from Guaymas to Ortiz in Sonora. A tidal wave, cloudburst and hurricane destroyed adobe homes, damaged imports, wrecked wharves and sank vessels. Dozens of bodies were recovered at Guaymas and Ortiz, with millions in property lost.
Cornelius N Bliss, billionaire merchant and former secretary of the interior under McKinley, died in New York City after a yearlong illness. Born 1823 in Fall River Massachusetts, he built a career in New Orleans Boston and New York firms before entering politics as New York Republican leader and later serving in McKinley’s cabinet.
An inventory at the Washington navy yard reveals a discrepancy of over 2.28 million dollars between material on hand and books. Secretary Meyer cites outdated bookkeeping methods and aims to correct the system, noting no evidence of moral turpitude and marking the first yard-wide records check in 25 years.
In Wu Chang Hupeh Province Chinese revolutionaries captured the military commander and forced the viceroy to seek safety on a yacht. Loyal troops fled as the revolutionaries gained control after a twelve hour clash over opposition to foreign financing of new railroads. Foreigners remain safe and consuls seek naval protection.
In Los Angeles on October 12 the McNamara murder trial opened with James G McNamara arraigned for the murder of Charles J Hogeerty. DA John D Fredericks faces 19 indictments as he chooses his starting cases. The Haggerty murder case ties to the Times building explosion that killed 21. The defense led by Clarence S Darrow argues amid labor rivalry while Lecompte Davis questions jurors.
Police discovered Roy Grace, his wife, their eighteen year old son Clarence and two others lying side by side in a Davenport residence. A wide spread gas jet filled the room, police think the deaths may be a suicide pact or a double murder amid the unclear circumstances.
Columbus Ohio October The Hocking Valley railroad ouster suit is withdrawn and the road promises to relinquish control of certain coal companies and routes. The Ohio supreme court dismissed the petition in error from the circuit court with consent of both parties to the suit and no order on costs. The suit sought to oust the Hocking Valley railroad from its corporate powers and franchises and to liquidate its affairs.
C P Rodgers a sea-to-sea traveler reached Swope Park Kansas City after a 1482 mile run from New York. He had been four miles from Mareball and was near the halfway point of his cross country journey as of October 12 in Kavens City Missouri.
A large frame tenement in Benwood suburb, Wheeling area, burned causing four deaths. Police blame Black Hand extortionists after Edward Kolinskey refused a $2400 demand. About forty people were in the house when the fire broke out.
Cambridge reports Har vard famous class day elm near Halden's chapel is doomed due to decaying limbs and sparse foliage. The old elm, core of a century of tree exercises, will be felled within months.
Denver witnesses a rapid district court trial as Anita Mellicane is freed after about 20 hours. The defense presented no evidence. Two more defendants, Mrs Eleanor Valentine and Gertrude E Parterdou, are awaited for upcoming proceedings in the fall term.
In Camel Bluffs Iowa October 12 Archbishop Ireland denounces the initiative referendum and recall as weapons of democracy. He recalls the founding of American government post revolutionary war and warns the current clamor may fade back into thoughtful deliberation.
A fierce snowstorm grips southwestern Montana with Butte isolated as telegraph and telephone wires go down. Reports say more than two feet of snow fallen, streetcar service halted, and trains south of Butte delayed due to the severe weather.
Reports from western Canadian provinces praise wheat yields of 35 to 40 bushels per acre and oats from 60 to 100. Barley and flax also cited as excellent. Many Americans with ties to Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta are urged to consider farming and cattle opportunities as land agents in the United States promote abundant land and growing prosperity.
A fragmentary quotation explores truth and deception in a literary dialogue. Eve meditates on a story told by Adam, suggesting misperception and the peculiar nature of narration. The passage critiques heightened hosting and emotional intensity as contrived and self-defeating.
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