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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
A garbled column surveys a patchwork of headlines and wry observations from late era journalism. It mentions mosquitoes in summer reports, flying bedbugs in New Jersey, smoked hams from London, hats for next spring, and various political and social asides. The piece is cobbled with inconsistent facts and odd juxtapositions.
Fragmentary OCR line mentions a ham sandwich and a murder arrest for bail. It hints at a moral drawn from vegetarian ads, suggesting a local editorial or reader reaction. Names, places, and concrete details are missing, leaving a brief, unclear note.
Seven tons of bells are to be hung on the forty six floor of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company tower. The piece notes that even if they weighed 70 times seven tons they could not ring curfew for New York.
The remark notes that England should not claim sole credit for bold suffrage agitation, arguing that self-confidence and audacity among American women preceded and parallel international discussion on the topic.
An employee at a Visalia power plant was knocked senseless by a 34 000 volt shock but revived. The report notes that if the shock had coincided with receiving the company bill the outcome might have been fatal.
The text portrays Count Zeppelin as an indefatigable aeronaut whose age does not dull his drive. It notes his plan to begin building a new dirigible to replace the old junk-filled craft, highlighting an unconquerable spirit and determination that fuels progress despite obstacles.
London papers revive the discussion on English versus American public speaking. They question why British speakers do not build a stronger reputation and humorously propose that an orator who can sustain a 19 hour speech or evoke 86 minutes of continuous cheering would deserve a public international match.
A contract is signed to equip Gould railroad lines with 10,000 steel cars at an approximate total cost of 10 million dollars. The move reflects managements belief that current conditions justify spending on improvements to enable larger facilities for rising traffic.
The United States Civil Service Retirement association based in Washington offers money prizes from 10 to 50 dollars for essays on retirement. Only classified service employees may contribute and the best plans retirement will receive favorable consideration. The text discusses pension payment timing and refers to a plan similar to England's old system.
Fire rages for 36 hours leaving Itasca, Carleton and Douglas counties wrecked. Hibbing sees three lumbermen and a wife perish outside town as 14 000 homeless flood in. Gov. Johnson's proclamation triggers relief efforts and martial law. Chisholm bears the heaviest losses with Hibbing tents rising and militia guarding remaining property.
William H Taft left Middle Bass Island Ohio Monday for campaign work. He asked the Republican National Committee to arrange a speech itinerary and proposed including Missouri Nebraska Kansas Iowa Illinois Indiana and New York in any tour. He also suggested Cincinnati stay could end as early as September 21 with possible extension.
Kansas City Missouri returns to normal business as theatres cigars and grocery stores pool halls and other venues reopen after Judge William H. Wallace enforces indictments for violators Governor Joseph W Folk arrives late and says no law violations found.
Nottingham reports the Trades Union congress opening with delegates from 1,750,000 English workers. Rail workers demand better conditions and higher pay and plan an appeal to railway heads. A rejection could trigger a massive nationwide strike of all railroad employes.
Deputy U S Marshal McFee arrested a man in Whitesboro Texas after twelve years since a San Jose California killings of three men and three women. The suspect claims to be James C Dunham and denies the crime, saying he came from Tennessee and will be held pending California advices.
In Russellville Alabama on a Sunday night Jim Eztell aged 25 was killed in a pistol duel with Herman Hall former marshal. Eztell was shot three times while Hall escaped injury and was later arrested on the scene.
Two men, John Swendinger aged 40 and Louis Traut aged 19, drowned while bathing in the Mississippi River at Dubuque Iowa on Sunday. The incident occurred during a leisure outing near the riverbank, with authorities launching an investigation into the deaths.
Omaha report says Mrs. A B Rice broke down and offered an extended confession to the Austin murder mystery after a day of thinking it over. Police refuse to publish any lines from the confession. Chief Donahue promises the public will learn the killer's name after Tuesday inquest.
Police acknowledge Mrs. Rice made a confession but she refused to disclose its nature. Hinney Dytettinneics and a reporter accompanied Mrs. Rice during the proceedings.
Alonzo Kelly 15 confessed to sheriff and prosecutor implicating John Sprouse in burning Charles Cooper home in Lawrence county near Louisa. Two children died, others disfigured, August 28. Sprouse, middle aged, was moved for safety after a mob formed. Kelly said Sprouse and he poured kerosene on two corners then Kelly struck one and Sprouse lit the other.
London reports that King Edward will not be in London during the eucharistic congress, despite court assurances of indifference to Protestant alliances opposing his planned reception of Cardinal Vincent Vannutelli, the papal delegate.
Milwaukee news dispatch reports Governor Davidson rescued two men from drowning after their canoe capsized in strong winds on Lake Mendota. The men clung to the canoe as rescuers pulled them to safety.
A cable gram to the Japanese consulate in New York states Japan's rice crop for the year is officially estimated at 52,500,000 koku, up from 45,300,000 koku last year, an increase of 8,200,000 koku, with 5.13 bushels per koku noted.
Albert Harrison, the youth who last Wednesday caused a stock market panic by firing three shots, has been committed to an asylum after the incident on the London Stock Exchange.
New York report states eastern department of the Democratic National Committee was organized to run the campaign. Norman E. Mack names Robert S. Hudspeth of New Jersey as vice chairman to lead the eastern group of 20 members. John E. Lamb of Indiana becomes vice chairman of the executive committee, George W. Greene of Rhode Island vice chairman of the club organization, Herman Ridder of New York heads publicity, and John J. Kennedy of Buffalo is secretary.
Bryan delivers address in Sioux City focusing on tariff bank deposits labor and trust reform. He denounces Dupont of Delaware and Penrose of Pennsylvania and says Republican leaders are not reformers due to their trust ties. Emphasizes reform and trust issues and GOP inaction.
A collision on the Illinois Valley railroad left two dead and several others injured when an electric car struck a carriage carrying Walter Snell and family. The deceased include Snell’s 12 year old daughter and 8 year old son. others fatally or seriously hurt are Mrs Townsend and Snell family members. The crash occurred about six miles from Ottawa on a poorly lit road, and the car was not seen until late.
In President Roads Boston four seamen suffocated by pitch and oakum fumes while in the fore peak of the British bark Puritan at anchor. A fifth man nearly succumbed but was rescued by crew members.
Report from Budapest about the countess is denied as exaggerated since the couple arrived in Vienna on Wednesday and expect to travel there soon. The couple stated they had intended to come to Vienna shortly.
The American Society of Professors of Dancing closed its thirty first annual convention in New York after four days. R W Vizay of Milwaukee was elected president and Oskar Duenneg of Terre Haute Indiana was chosen vice president.
A Black man named John Towne was captured by citizens in Damascus Georgia after a confrontation with Mrs. Joseph Wheeler and fatally harmed by a mob in Albany area authorities report ongoing investigation and public concern over the incident.
Caleb Hill a young farmer of Brookfield Missouri killed himself after a divorce suit was filed against Mrs Hiram Bracken Jr the woman who left her husband for him Hill was found Thursday under a railroad viaduct with a revolver beside him A photo of the woman and a note indicating she caused his death were in his pocket Six months earlier Hill and Mrs Bracken disappeared together and later returned Hills arrest for carrying a concealed weapon had led nowhere before his death His father William Hill of Milan died by his own hand a year ago.
Near Figuera de Foz the Portuguese steamer Luiza ran aground in heavy seas, drowning 50 crew members. Relatives gathered on the shore some 100 yards away as rescuers could not reach the vessel, and victims were seen slipping from rigging before recognition by witnesses.
A fire damaged a famous big tree grove in the county. while several dead giants were badly burned, it is believed most trees will survive if early fall rains arrive. The grove now stands under control and the great trees are safe.
An application to move Harry K. Thaw from Dutchess county jail to another institution was denied. The ruling could halt the frequent trips to Fishkill landing in referee proceedings, which have annoyed Sheriff Robert W. Chanler and provided the prisoner with diversions.
During a Thursday municipal council meeting the wholesale poisoning of officials and nurses at Virechow hospital was examined. Deputy Mayor Dr Reichs said an investigation found 64 nurses and more than forty other staff poisoned by bad meat.
Detroit voters saw Dr. J. M. Bradley's lead shrink to under one percent over Gov. Warner with 31 precincts and two Warner strongholds, Sanilac and Cheboygan counties still to report. Officials may order an official canvass to determine the final result.
Paducah Kentucky reports John Franklin Dalton a mill man residing in Calloway county shot his wife Thursday night thinking she was a night rider. Neighbors heard a prowler and Mrs Dalton stepped from the back door when a bullet struck the brain base, killing her instantly.
An earthquake shock was felt in San Juan Porto Rico alarming residents who rushed into the streets. No damage or loss of life had been reported at the time of filing.
Monroe Crocker was killed when his log wagon ran over him while logging near Shade's Bridge on the Obion River in Greenfield vicinity. The incident was reported from Trezevant Tennessee with details of the fatal accident involving Crocker.
A simple guide warns buyers against white leads mixed with chalk zinc and barytes. It promotes National Lead Company's Dutch Boy trademark as proof of purity and offers a free painting book and test equipment from the Woodbridge Building New York office.
A Yonkers Statesman quip recalls a man who aimed to force his wife to wear the bonnet his horse wore last summer, highlighting a comic domestic dispute and dated rural humor.
A farmer complains an almanac predicted yesterday's snow but it was hot. The peddler explains it snowed at the north pole yesterday, prompting the farmer to admit the almanac told the truth in another place.
Peonies valued more as medicine than for beauty. Named after Paeon, the divine physician. Ancient texts note peony remedies for infant illness and peony water enjoyed as a temperance drink, though its exact purpose remains debated by modern writers.
The Whitsett Courier reports a new contraption arrived in town causing chaos as a riderless mule toppled the town hall clock and damaged the mayor’s property. The mule then slowly departed toward the woods, leaving townsfolk startled by the unusual scene.
A Scottish husband by his dying wife's bed pledges to fulfill her burial wish in Craeburn kirk yard. He frets at the cost and suggests a compromise of a three month trial in Aberdeen to see if she is comfortable, before deciding on burial in her native parish.
A Virginia mother credits Grape-Nuts for restoring health after childbirth. She reports she could nurse her four month old baby while performing all tasks, noting the product’s nutrition and brain-nerve support. The letter promotes the Postum Co. claim and urges readers to read The Road to Wellville.
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