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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
2
A collection of short notes from Bloomington and beyond covers diverse topics. It mentions a dislike of cobless corn, diplomatic figures, legal phrases, school board appointments, a stage diva's husband, a Dutch suffrage league, church voting, bill collection woes, aging microbes, a mouse scare in New Jersey, Chicago traction mergers, and the mindset of a rich businessman facing current markets.
Two one legged men visit a Broadway automatic shoe shiner in New York and each receives a shoe shine for the same nickel dropped in the slot, illustrating a small act of shared gain.
Fragmentary note discusses a walking test for naval officers and mentions hesitation and fear connected with the measure. The text references Baltimore and a hornpipe, suggesting concerns about procedure or reception.
Citizens complain of dangerous numbers of motor omnibuses and traction engines in congested London streets. A Mansion House conference discusses ways to curb speed noise and smell of heavy motor traffic amid grievances over urban life quality.
The piece notes China's traditional rail restraint yet rising acceptance of automobiles. It states cities increasingly see cars as normal and predicts progress toward good roads and broader development as the next step in opening the country.
The large eastern paper dropped its Sunday comic section and discussions followed in other papers about the merits and faults of such features. President Hadley argued in Youth's Companion that a newspaper offers what people will buy, determined by reader demand.
A new female leader has supplanted the old regime in China. Reports describe her as clever and resourceful, unusual in a country where women are despised yet capable of holding ultimate authority. History offers many similar precedents.
Miss Ruth H. Northrop of Norwich Connecticut wins the scholarship offered by the Norwich Art Students association. Her submission includes three groups of animals and figures modeled in clay from life.
Andrew Carnegie testified before the Ways and Means committee in Washington saying a steel tariff is unnecessary. He praised Judge Gary for sympathy toward weaker rivals and argued American mills can produce cheaper steel than foreign ones, noting costs and royalties while contrasting rail production and corporate interests.
Isaac Irkuhart of Douglas County pursues a 40 rabbit in 40 days wager in Bloomington Illinois. He attacked his thirteenth bunny on Monday and notes rabbits become tastier with each day though he has lost two and a half pounds. He remains confident he will not lose more flesh and will win the bet.
Christmas greenery in a Caldwell area park was damaged by decoration hustlers. Essex County Park Commission boosted staff to protect the park after the vandalism and theft of seasonal greens.
Marconigram from the steamer Arabic reports the death by own action of Rev. Thomas A. Kelley of St. Agnes Church Patterson New Jersey. He leapt overboard at 3 am Thursday as the ship faced a tempest. Rescue was impossible. he had been depressed on the voyage to Ireland for Christmas.
The judge barred the character of Annis and will not permit the witness to answer questions along that line. The court maintains strict limits on testimonial topics during the proceedings.
Thornton J. Hains faces cross examination by Frederick Storm as the murder trial resumes. Storm testified about a Bayside Yacht Club moment before the shooting and defense challenges a key witness. The case includes plans for a revolver demonstration with the weapon used, possibly delaying verdict beyond year end.
In Frankfort Kentucky a court of appeals verdict awards Mazie Kendrick one thousand two hundred dollars for a lost tooth after she tripped on a loose curb stone on a city street.
Benjamin Turner the town constable of Hemlock Ohio was shot and killed by his brother-in-law James Cochran during a dispute over Cochran's wife.
Berlin dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm II has pledged to abstain from all alcohol for life. The move follows his personal reform policy and would banish drinks at dinners with the emperor present, though a special temperance drink is offered for courtiers.
Under Dr Otoman Zar Adusht Hanish Mazdaznan Temple hosts the seventh annual Gahan bar gathering of Ancient Pagan Zoroaster cult members from Chicago and surrounding areas. American reps of Persian Magi number thousands according to local reports.
The Swedish steamer Lindholmen of 803 tons sank after a collision with the German steamer Friederich Mulloch of 1790 tons off Goodwin Sands Friday morning. Eight Lindholmen crew members were drowned, with survivors landed at Dover, England.
The likely largest Columbia River tree was hauled from the Sorenson Logging road at Evenson near Astoria. At 128 feet to the first limb, 108 inches in diameter at the top, it contains 47 973 feet board measure.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reports only 15 000 beds exist in the United States to serve 600 000 consumptives, based on a thorough investigation of destitute tuberculosis patients' needs.
President Roosevelt has promised Senator Hopkins to appoint Wiley M. Owen of Leroy Illinois as a judge on the Panama Canal Zone Supreme Court. The move would give Illinois a second seat on the Panama bench, joining Judge Loren Collins of Chicago who currently holds the other post.
Washington reports the Red Cross has sold thirty million Merry Christmas stamps, bringing in about $300,000 for tuberculosis war effort. Funds will be used by the American National Red Cross in support of public health work.
Irvine Ky jury for Beach Hargis in the murder of his father Judge James Hargis of Jackson was completed at 10 o clock Monday with the acceptance of Walter Tyree and M A Winkler.
Sulphur Oklahoma shows momentum to bid for the state capital. A campaign may be opened soon with possible authorization by the local commercial club.
In McAlester Oklahoma Bill Colbert a Black former deputy United States marshal was sentenced to life imprisonment after a robbery conviction Colbert stated he had fatally hurt 21 men during the incident.
Frank Fehringer, a confessed night rider turned state witness, testified with militiamen and deputies guarding him in a crowded Union City court. He described the oath and costumes of the night riders and the group’s moral policing by intimidation and lash.
London reports the King's speech read by the lord chancellor at parliament adjournment until February 16. It expresses belief that wise conciliatory councils will prevail in the Balkans and notes friendly relations due to recent treaties, especially the American treaty on Canadian relations, aiding peace and colonial ties.
Clara Clemens daughter of Mark Twain escaped serious harm after a runaway accident in Redding Connecticut. The incident occurred Monday and was aided by the presence of mind of pianist Ossip Gabrielowitsch, who helped Clara reach safety. The pianist sprained his ankle but Clara suffered only a nerve shock.
Chicago authorities report Miss Margaret Wiswell, a noted actress, shot in her room at 2615 Indiana Avenue, remains critically ill. Doctors express cautious confidence in a possible recovery if she passes the next 24 hours, though friends fear she may not rally.
The French line liner La Provence reached New York from Havre Monday bearing damage from a twelve hour hurricane that battered her bows during the belated Saturday fleet's arrival.
John Truman Fay son of Anna Eva Fay noted spiritualist and mind reader killed himself in St. Marks hotel after his wife Mrs Eva Fay had a similar act at an Oakland playhouse in recent weeks.
A bloody knife was found near the body of W. D. Hart in Havana after a train accident Sunday night. Authorities speculate foul play and set an inquest to determine if Hart was murdered.
James Clancey, reputed oldest Civil War veteran, died at the National Soldiers Home at age 100. Born in Ireland, he enlisted with the Fourth Michigan Guards in 1862.
Official announcement confirms a $10,000,000 merger forming the Virginia and Rainy Lake company. Edward Hines, president of the new corporation, stated the merger details.
William S Rogan longtime justice of the peace resigns due to failing eyesight. His son John Rogan is appointed to fill the vacancy. Rogan began service in Irishtown in 1869 under Governor Palmer and later moved to the city, with a 1893 commission from Governor Altgeld. He earned a reputation for presiding over around 500 marriages.
Roy A. Lowe of Edwardsville, age 24 and about 4 feet to 5 inches tall, is appointed by Coroner C. N. Streeper of Alton as Madison County's youngest deputy coroner. He will oversee Edwardsville Bethalto Worden Troy Maryville Carbon Stallings and Mitchell. Two other appointments were made Edward Mercer at Granite City and Charles Schiettinger at Highland.
Abe Raymer found guilty of petit larceny by a jury in the circuit court. Raymer, alleged mob leader, accused of stealing a sword from Major Duncan of the state militia. He had been tried on murder riot and malicious mischief charges but was acquitted each time.
Decatur six violators of the local option law were fined a combined $1,300 here. The standard fine is $100 for each violation. One man sold whiskey in a potato warehouse while two others refined it from pockets and offered their wares to city detectives on a street corner, and were nabbed. Cases against a score of others are pending.
Walker holds a decisive lead nationwide with a 2 to 1 edge in Kansas and overwhelming margins in Indiana. Pennsylvania returns show a landslide for Walker and Illinois locals report him ahead in all districts so far.
The Central Illinois distilleries surpassed Kentucky in whiskey output over the past year as Prairie state production reached four times that of the Blue Grass state. High corn prices drove Kentucky and others to reduce distilling, with many Kentucky distillers abandoning whiskey manufacture.
Mrs Mary Hayes obtained a warrant for her husband Rev John Henry Hayes charging wife abandonment. Judge Haynes released him on promise to provide for his wife. Hayes left Baptist ministry to join the sanctified movement.
Mount Vernon reports W B Finley owns a 200 acre oil rich farm in Lawrence county. Once valued at 10000 three years ago, it now commands 990000 with oil wells producing thousands of gallons daily and a hefty royalty income. Finley refused 1000000 for the tract.
Laura Bell Jones found her grandmother Mrs. Laura Orr dead in her Danville room. Orr, aged 96, had long lived in Danville. Coroner's jury ruled death due to heart failure.
A telephone message reports Simpson Moore, formerly of this city, was instantly killed at Tilden Illinois, five miles north, by an Illinois Central train.
Danville residents Uncle Joe Cannon and B. D. Wise of Potomac won a judgment in Justice Patterson's court against the Big Four railway for 92 dollars and 75 cents. The claim concerns property destroyed by fire on their farm near Oakwood.
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