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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
A collage of light social jests and sharp quips. Snippets mention Servia and Montenegro, a Chicago infant’s $1,000 crib, a Nashville divorce plea, and a Brooklyn doctor’s water intoxication remark. Edison on sleep, Mme. Emma Eames sailing, and Philadelphia balloon fad tease a lively 1900s tone.
A cultured Philadelphian abroad criticizes American diplomacy as a failing foreign policy, claiming it has repeatedly thwarted diplomats and continues to press its blunt approach.
A New York woman attorney announces her practice will serve women clients exclusively. The twist is that many prospective female clients may still prefer male lawyers, complicating the plan.
A Waterbury American column questions vacation choices for a poor young man and notes Mme. Anna's debts on installment plans. It also comments on Prince Helle possibly taking a grocery job, American English, British h sounds, and a Berlin professor predicting Timbuctoo as world capital in 4,000 years with cassowaries and missionaries referenced.
A rate cut to two cents for letters between England and the United States could enable one cent postag ecards. If adopted, more ocean liners may run, as travelers would flood the homeland with souvenirs of travel.
Mayor Busse of Chicago, long known as a bachelor, reportedly married in a clandestine ceremony two months ago without informing the press or the public. The surprise nuptials were not disclosed by reporters until now, a departure from conventional disclosure with its own charms and compensations.
London witnesses the opening of the fourth Olympiad with King Edward and King George of Greece among royal spectators as 2500 athletes from 30 nations parade in the drenched stadium. The American team leads the march amid strong applause, while the king opens the games and praises the organizing committees and international goodwill.
Visitors flood St Paul for the thirty fourth annual Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine convention. An estimated 40 000 to 50 000 attendees will fill the city by Monday night with week long events and downtown lights. The imperial council opens Tuesday.
Reports from Port au Prince warn of a rising crisis as the Haytians grow hostile to foreigners after the burning of a French hospital. The sole warship in port is the French cruiser Chasseur-Laubet, while conditions in the capital deteriorate and fear of an outbreak grows.
General Erastus Blakeslee editor author and publisher of Graded Sunday School Lessons died at his Brookline home after a brief illness. A Civil War brevet brigadier general he was long active in Sunday school work and praised for bravery.
New York City records 93.7 degrees the hottest day of the year with higher readings on street thermometers. Police report two heat related deaths and several prostrations as officials monitor the extreme conditions.
During a fierce electric storm in Philadelphia Sunday lightning struck a trolley car returning from a suburb. In the ensuing panic five women were thrown to the roadway and badly injured.
Frank Howard aged 16 of Harvard Illinois died instantly after being struck in the heart by a fast pitched ball while catching a baseball game in Rockford.
Denver report outlines the Democratic platform calling for campaign finance transparency, direct senatorial elections, strong antitrust enforcement, tariff revision, income and inheritance taxes, railroad regulation, postal savings banks, currency reform, labor rights, immigration safeguards, and Philippine independence with neutralization terms. The document argues for government by the people and limits on predatory wealth, urging broader government action to curb corruption.
East St Louis officers brought Charles Bennett from Tamms Illinois after a description led to his arrest for the murder of Rudolph Reichel near Pittsburg Lake. Eyewitness Phillip Long could not positively identify him. Bennett denies the crime and offers an alibi which investigators will probe.
In Kewanee a 24 year old man, Nicholas Cherry, shot his sweetheart Anna Weingartz, 20, in Neponset then killed himself in the yard of EB D Carpenter where Miss Weingartz worked as a domestic. She survived and was taken to Kewanee hospital. No motive is known though officials suspect a marriage demand was refused.
In Belleville a steam pipe burst as a cage carrying 12 miners neared the bottom of the Little Coal mine. Engineer Sidney Rowland stood at the lever with his arm steam burned while the cage reached the bottom, saving others but leaving Rowland severely scalded and out of work for some time.
Arcola merchants agreed to clean the street in front of their businesses daily to spare city funds for a sweeper. A drowning victim, William Stockman 26, of 2220 Howard Street St Louis, was identified by a brother after being found off a barge of Union Electric Light and Power Co at Ashley Street.
A man who gave his name Newton Knowles from Westfield Massachusetts was killed in Hillsboro freight yards while trying to ride a freight car. He was a mechanic seeking work and fell under wheels, dying at once. The fire at Joliet gutted the Evening Herald building causing losses of 19000 to 26000 and damaged the printing co. place. Dr Charles A Boswell of Mounds appointed to state board of health to fill vacancy.
Springfield governor Deneen issued a requisition to the Missouri governor for the return to St Louis of Bonnie Graham who is held under arrest in St Louis. The action seeks extradition to Hast St Louis to face pending charges.
Albert Gruner a Chicago butcher shot his niece Florence Gruner aged 15 and then killed himself at his residence. Police found the scene and identified the victims and shooter. Florence was hospitalized in critical condition before death was reported.
Fairfield Perry farmer near the city fell from a hay mow and landed on a pitch fork handle. He was listed in critical condition.
Bloomington Pearl Armstrong, a conductor for the Illinois Traction, was struck and killed by a motor vehicle in this city. The accident occurred at an intersection, and police were called to the scene. Armstrong had long served as a conductor and was well known in the railway community.
The cornerstone of a new Methodist Episcopal church in Sycamore was laid on Wednesday in a ceremony. The building will use Oriental brick and Bedford stone trim, and the project is estimated to cost about $40,000.
Cobden burglars forced the safe with nitro glycerin and stole about 100 dollars in stamps and coins before fleeing. The attackers left 25 dollars in currency scattered on the floor.
G W Winney of Medina New York invites kidney sufferers to write for a personal cure story after he claims to be cured by Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports hours of severe pain and recovery after taking 10 to 12 boxes, claiming weight gain from 143 to 162 pounds. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 50 cents a box.
A wry quote contrasts stubborn resolve with a light mishap. The Philadelphia Press notes the maxim Stick to it as the sole path to achieve purpose, while humorously imagining a person removing fly paper stuck to them.
Lewis' Factory Peoria Illinois promotes Single Binder straight five cent cigars sold at ten cents per bundle. The anonymous dealer offers a deal on cigars described as Lewis' Factory products.
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