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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
2
A collage of quips on suffrage, fog dispersers, elopements, immigration drops, wireless telephony, and public fashions. Commentary mocks smoke in Pittsburg, a New York wife's marriage to a plumber, and the era’s health fads while noting the kaiser, Uganda’s sleeping sickness, and Emperor William’s finances.
The article recalls Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii visiting the United States to back a bill in Congress for a quarter of a million dollars as payment for crown lands she once owned. The claim cites U.S. troops used in 1893 to depose the queen and install the Republic.
The report states 4 million dollars were spent on interring the emperor of China, with a sentiment that the nation does not begrudge the expenditure. The piece emphasizes the cultural importance and ceremonial grandeur surrounding the burial.
A local figure asserts personal outrage over a matter tied to Count Boni. He claims the issue directly concerns his honor and stance, signaling a charged dispute.
A humorous account recalls how King Edward's Cullinan diamond arrived in England. Seven detectives guarded a man with a small black bag that turned out empty while the gem lay in another man’s pocket who traveled from Holland in steerage.
Grand jury in Washington hears the government libel action against the Press Publishing Co. over Panama canal sale coverage. Taft and Douglas Robinson testify. Roosevelts' allies implicated. Congressmen question federal libel law and court jurisdiction.
Atlanta bishop Warren Chaniler of the Southern Methodist church condemns President Roosevelt for seeking to concentrate federal power. He blasts the oath violation and cites constitutional breach, calling his conduct worse than secession and labeling his promises as perfidy to the presidential oath.
A southbound Missouri Kansas Texas flyer derailed near Katy Collision in Katy, Kansas, after splitting a switch at 11 Sunday night. Engineer John Cowden of Parsons died. The engine struck a string of bank cars where Italian laborers slept. four Italians were killed and several injured. Fireman Weidrich was dangerously injured and from Parsons.
The U S Supreme Court upholds Texas anti trust verdict against Waters-Pierce Oil Co granting a 1 623 000 fine and removal from the state. Case begun Sept 22 1906 in Austin with appeals preserved and penalties allocated to county attorney Brady and law firm Gregory Batts with sharing to Gruet.
About 100 five cent theaters in Chicago could be shut within a day or two by police due to operators not holding proper licenses for their moving picture machines. The deadline has passed, but a small grace period may be extended for those who could not attend examinations.
Fire of mysterious origin swept Murray early Thursday destroying Holland's restaurant where it started and Asher Graham's dry goods store. About $25,000 in property was damaged, with both buildings partially insured.
Flora residents awoke to a fatal shooting Friday night when ex mayor R M Adduddell shot and killed Night Marshal Z T Shipley after an old grudge. He then returned home and retired for the night.
Sabano Malillo condemned to die next week in Trenton NJ arranged that no gold teeth be extracted from his jaw after death and sent to friends in Italy, according to a local report.
Seattle report details the Seeley family murder suicide. W L Seeley 66 his wife about 50 and their 22 year old daughter found dead in a fashionable Seattle home. He recently received 8000 but borrowed to pay rent. A telegram to his brother followed by a cryptic reply suggests desperation. The bodies showed battered heads in a bathtub.
Burglars blew open the First State Bank of Carrier thirteen miles northwest of Enid Oklahoma at two o'clock Monday morning and escaped with 3000 dollars. They used two charges of nitroglycerin. The blast woke a dozen families and citizens who tried to intervene but were driven back by the robbers who fired on them and laughed as they collected the money.
New York report states there is no truth in the tale connecting Wilbur Wright to a divorce suit. The first publication was unfounded and an apology is offered to ensure no injustice to Mr Wright.
The navy department selects a 12 inch gun, 50 calibers long, as the main battery for the proposed 26,000 ton battleships. The weapon exceeds by five calibers the main guns of the navy’s most modern vessels under construction.
Jacob B. Perkins of Cleveland buys twenty four matched black horses in Lexington to equip Troop A the Black Horse Troop for the Taft inaugural parade.
Hartford report notes the future president will wear a pair of specially constructed shoes as an inaugural gift from the American Orthopedic Society. Dr. Cooke, the society president, patterned the footwear for the ceremony in Washington.
A Washington endorsement by a board of prominent naval figures supports Secretary Newberrys plan to reorganize the navy. The group, aligned with the naval establishment, backs the proposed structural changes and strategic aims.
Washington reports that Arizona and New Mexico may gain statehood this congress as the house committee on territories plans to report the measure soon. Advocates from both territories have pressed for statehood with frequent talks among lawmakers and leaders.
The appropriation bill reported by Senator Cullom to the senate raises salaries for national leaders and DC and court officials. Presidents' pay would be 100000 annually, VP 20000, speaker 20000, with judges on the District of Columbia and court of claims set at 9000 to 7000 respectively.
The House Public Lands Committee on Wednesday examined proposed legislation affecting patent issuance for phosphate lands in Wyoming Utah and Montana involving over two million acres. Patents were largely withheld by the Interior Department at the President's direction pending disposal legislation.
Washington report on a bill by Representative Foster of Vermont to align third and fourth class matter rates with two cents per pound. No package over ten pounds may be conveyed. Postage: one cent per eight ounces or less, two cents per eight to sixteen ounces, and two cents per pound or fraction for over two pounds.
The Senate on Wednesday approved a bill allowing the Pension Office to be used for the inaugural ball connected with Mr. Taft's inauguration. The move enables a government venue for the festive events surrounding the swearing in.
Representative Tawney of Minnesota introduced a bill to appropriate 20 million dollars annually to improve the Mississippi River from the Missouri River mouth to St Paul Minnesota. The bill specifies the 20 million dollars be allocated each year for this purpose.
Sacramento reports Grove L. Johnson bills restricting Japanese business operations and segregating them in all communities making progress in committees. A measure prohibiting aliens from serving on boards of directors, affecting major Japanese importers on the Pacific coast, is expected to pass favorably.
President Roosevelt sends a message to Congress criticizing electric company power schemes tied to the James River dam in Missouri. He vetoes a perpetual grant for William Standish and urges term limits and government control to prevent a water power monopoly. He cites 11 major firms and warns the fight with Congress will continue, urging strict conditions on any grant to protect public interests.
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