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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
2
A collage of quotes and quips from newspapers on crime punishment fashion suffrage and travel. It cites New York courts Bowing to reform and cautions about vanity and trust in friends. A garbled final line mentions a Connecticut youth and two girls with a gate.
The article surveys topics from marriage patterns and quirky courtship to military opinions on a potential Japan United States war, and a Philadelphia claim about George Washington. It notes New York teachers backing corporal punishment, and debates about free school breakfasts in tenement districts, with the Boston Globe reporting organized charity objections.
Denver witnesses a Western jurisdiction walkout as machinists strike on the Gould system. Orders call for a general stoppage on Denver and Rio Grande, Rio Grande Western, Rio Grande Southwest, and Missouri Pacific lines amid dispute over an open shop contract and wage reductions. The movement threatens wider industry disruption if unresolved.
The mystery surrounding Lazarus Averbuch the alleged anarchist killed by Chief Shippy has a new sponsor. Miss Jane Addams Hull House head and Mrs Joseph T Bowen and Mrs Mary H Wilmarth fund the extensive investigation. Bowen funds a $25000 Hull House clubhouse and maintains a Bar Harbor summer home. Wilmarth formerly Hull House trustee and a leading settlement worker.
In Augusta Georgia an immigrant colony expands as Berckmans nursery hosts thirteen Austrians. The successful trial attracts more arrivals, boosting local labor and community settlement.
Washington society notes Mrs. H. H. Hosley widow of Commander Hosley who commanded the Dewey during the Manila voyage has opened a millinery shop in the very center of Washington drawing social interest.
Police pursue Pittsburg Arthur F Bennett on embezzlement. H J H Nulty a wealthy broker testifies Bennett gave him a fixed orange while drugged, causing Nulty to sign away 50000 dollars to Bennett.
Berdichev Russia police captain M Kartamischeff was shot and killed on a street after which the assassin fled the scene. The incident occurred in Berdichev and the motive remains unknown.
Charles Miller of Hazleton who chauffeured for Alvan Markle for years has invented an automobile clock. It shows the exact start time, duration of use and stop time of a vehicle.
Following the death here several weeks ago of her cousin Mrs Woods aged nearly 102 Mrs Julia Smith colored died here aged 102 She was born in Shepherdstown West Virginia.
In Quincy Illinois Mrs Harriet Bartlett wife of attorney Charles L Bartlett was found dead at home from a self inflicted gunshot. Bartl ett testified to the coroner that she had suffered insomnia for weeks and often spoke of wanting to die, showing deep despondency and nervousness.
New York prosecutor Helen Von Hagen testified as Raymond Hitchcock’s trial proceeded with defense counsel aiming to discredit the witness. The case centers on alleged wrongdoing involving young girls and Hitchcock faces potential verdicts based on the testimony.
Margaret Smith, 38, described as a striking but mysterious figure, was fatally stabbed in the throat three times on Friday in front of 215 East Thirty sixth Street. A man believed to be her sweetheart was arrested, gave the name Harry Gourley and claimed residence in Brooklyn, refusing to say more.
London parliament rejected the bill 241 to 95. It would have required municipalities and local authorities to provide employment at union wages to any man seeking work who could not earn a living otherwise. The Labor and Socialist parties called it their top measure in years.
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf announced that Rear Admiral Evans will be relieved of command of the battleship fleet at San Francisco due to ill health. He will be succeeded by Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas, presently second in command.
The operators are accused of starting a war to discredit John Mitchell, head of the Mine Workers of America. The sole factor that could avert a massive strike is the miners' stance on defending their retiring president or pursuing broader peace measures.
William Jefferson, hospitalized in Chester, refuses to name his assailant after a stabbing. Doctors say the wound is ugly and may have serious consequences.
Neal Ryals was found guilty of the September assault on Mrs. Lizzie Overstreet in Baxley county and sentenced to execution on March 31.
Representative Shackelford of Missouri introduced a resolution to uncover where the $61,500 shortage in the St. Louis sub-treasury funds went. Senator La Follette, after a two and half hour speech on the currency bill, sought to suspend and finish his remarks. Senator Aldrich reported finance committee amendments exempting railroad bonds from emergency currency class and setting par value limits.
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed John McCourt for the post of United States attorney for the district of Oregon. He succeeds the previous holder and takes office after the confirmation vote.
On motion Senator Culberson of Texas and Senator Gore of Oklahoma were relieved from the senate committee on privileges and elections and named to the committee on agriculture and forestry. The reshuffle reflects a broader reallocation of assignments within the upper chamber.
The legislative appropriation bill to raise pay for top department officials was discussed in the senate. Senator Cullom stated the increase aims to keep efficient workers from leaving government service.
A claim involving the Southern Pacific company was referred to a sub-committee in Washington for further review and action. The proceeding details the parties, jurisdiction, and anticipated timelines for the committee’s evaluation.
Mieniat Messironaid was Monday referred to a sub committee with instructions to confer with the secretary of the interior department as to what portion of the full claim should be paid by the government and what part should be borne by the railroad company.
Washington report notes the measure to increase efficiency of the Army medical department was approved by the House of Representatives on Monday under suspension of the rules.
Washington lawmakers consider bills to require telegraph and telephone firms to stamp all messages with receipt and delivery times and end the frank ing privilege. President W. W. Beattie and General Secretary Wesley Russell of the Commercial Telegraphers' union spoke to the house committee.
The entire Monday session was devoted to bills under suspension of the rules. Among measures enacted are restoring In God We Trust on coins and boosting Army medical department efficiency. Other approved bills include appeals from Alaska district court heard in Seattle Portland or San Francisco and giving local steamboat inspectors authority to judge crew fitness. The consular service is reorganized and Alaska game laws are amended to replace permits with licenses.
The senate approved a Carey Act bill granting Idaho 1,000,000 acres of arid public domain land for state management and irrigation use under federal authorization.
Mrs Adelaine Tichner of Long Beach lives at 1st Place and Ocean Avenue and has successfully grown full sized bananas in the cellar under her house She claims to be the first in the region to do so.
A New York family named Smith arrives with thirteen children, part of a new group of settlers. Miller, aged eight, is among the youngest mentioned in the arrival.
About 3,500 brewery workers walked out after noon Tuesday following a conference with union delegates. At Anheuser-Busch 96 drivers 300 freight handlers and 280 other workers quit, raising total strikers to roughly 1,500 with 800 bottlers from Monday. 100 Wyoming Street patrolmen were kept on order and 400 new workers were brought in to keep production going.
About 2000 students stormed a university theatre Monday night in response to alleged mistreatment of a student named Kamm. Eggs and missiles were thrown at the front, a clash with police ensued, heads were cracked, and firemen were overwhelmed as the interior was gutted. Nearly 100 students were arrested with more to be taken into custody once names are learned.
Spokane era report says the robber overpowered mail clerks on a westbound Great Northern train between Bonners Ferry Idaho and Spokane. He seized only $2.40 for six hours work, left all checks drafts stocks and jewelry, and did not touch bank consignments. No trace of the thief was found.
The American ship Kenilworth arrived in San Francisco from Philadelphia after a 579 day voyage begun August 15, 1906. She carried 3400 tons of coal and endured many gales. Captain Amesbury was relieved at Rio de Janeiro. Captain Taylor navigated the final leg to port.
Col R Horne will claim insanity as his defense at the criminal court trial Tuesday on a first degree murder charge for killing H J Groves managing editor of the Kansas City Post last November.
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman lies critically ill in London his condition described as extremely weak with alarming heart symptoms. The ailing premier remains under careful medical observation with little chance of rapid recovery reported in London.
A guide explains the blow pipe test to distinguish genuine White Lead from adulterated paint. It notes metallic lead reverts to metal under heat for pure lead, while adulterated paint resists. The National Lead Company offers a free blowpipe kit and booklet. Also mentions a Missouri case where a man sues a railroad over a hound’s death, with the company claiming the dog trespassed on its right of way and that the dog faced risk from trains.
A country clergyman questions a boy about Bible stories during visits. The lad, shy and constrained by his mother’s frown, admits a favorite tale about someone who loafs and fishes, revealing a humorous mishearing of the prompt.
A southern town livery firm added a one story frame stable to house wagons as business grew. Night watchman Jerry, a longtime worker who feels like a part owner, explained to two inmates that the business has increased and necessitated the new building.
Dialogue lines from a Philadelphia Press excerpt show Cassidy and Casey arguing over past events and quick action to prevent them. The exchange hints at urgency and a warning about consequences if not acted swiftly.
A Michigan music student tests Postum as a coffee substitute to curb nerves and sustain long daily practice. After switching from coffee, she resumes hours of study and reports steadier nerves and improved performance. Her father, a physician, endorses Postum to patients. Read The Road to
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