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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
2
A column of wry remarks on domestic life church news and weather forecasts. A New York printer’s cheeky invite hints at a couple’s divorce with a playful nudge. The piece closes with a sly query about whether the ex-husband received an invite.
John H. Brown of the International Society of Arboriculture aims to persuade U S railroads to plant thousands of trees beside their tracks. He believes that within 16 years such plantings could yield sufficient timber to relay the entire railroad network.
President Washington named Robert W Fox United States consul at Falmouth England in May 1793. The office has stayed in the Fox family through Richard Fox’s death to his son and now the grandson holds the post.
The suggestion to move the presidential inauguration date has resurfaced with DC commissioners seeking public interest. The proposed date often cited is April 30, echoing Washington's first inauguration in New York.
A marked feature of the times is the rapid increase of trolley roads, more visible in the east and dense regions. The impact on steam railroads trade and social life remains to be seen but trolley development seems to have come to stay.
A report suggests sun stroke may be caused by a microbe of peculiar shape and kind and notes the quest continues to identify the germ that leads to death in winter. It also mentions organisms linked to injuries from lightning and railway accidents as future targets for study.
The text explains Viscogen a sugar lime and water compound used to adulterate milk. Lime reacts with lactic acid forming a white thick substance that imitates richness. It also notes social punishment for milk adulteration would have been severe fifty years ago.
The writer argues that global heat is a natural bake by Mother Nature in a subterranean oven. Volcanic eruptions prove the earth’s interior heat is unusually active, producing new islands and stars that cool as the baking completes and the oven gradually cools.
A Hackensack New Jersey female employee sued for wages but testified to an age so low the court dismissed her claim as an infant lacking standing. Her attorney offered to prove adulthood, but the opportunity passed. The article humorously argues a girl should hold two ages one for suing and one for suitors.
The Porto Rican regiment comprised of island natives and commanded by American officers has outlived other volunteers and may be incorporated into the regular army. Officials praise its efficiency and display, noting this achievement would have surprised many years ago.
A French statistical report shows 902 strikes in 1900 with 222 714 workers involved and 3 760 577 days wages lost. It also notes 1 115 524 days of work sacrificed by 26 754 workers held idle by organizers. Only 22 percent of strikes ended in victory. The piece then contrasts apple crop failure in New York and other states with high valued crops, noting the 1900 American apple crop was worth 430 million dollars, while 1899 hay and 1900 wheat crops were 112 million and 319 million respectively.
Public debt decreased by 2 leading figures show cash balance 327 368 876 and total debt after cash 1 369 179 339. July receipts 252 320 340 expenditures 52 307 590 leaving a 12 750 surplus. Prior year July deficit stood at 4 000 000. G A R encampment venue Cleveland and warship deployment to Venezuelan waters discussed.
Weekly exchange totals show 1.79 billion in seven days, down from 2.10 billion last week. 160 US business failures, fewer than previous weeks. Steel strike negotiations collapse as unions vow a nationwide stoppage and nonunion reopenings loom. The White Star Celtic arrives in New York on its maiden voyage. in Brooklyn a man underwater 40 minutes is saved by doctors.
A collage of late 19th century and early 20th century incidents spans drownings lynchings hangings and murders. Notable items include Mob executions in Smithville Leeds and Carrollton, ship transport Kilpatrick sailing to Manila, a bank closure in Avilla, drought hitting Michigan crops and a centenarian in Chicago. The mix showcases public violence disasters and regional news across multiple states with a tone of stark reportage.
First national bank at Austin Texas closed its doors with liabilities totaling two hundred thousand dollars. In Chicago, twenty five judges and clerks of election were indicted for making a false canvass at the last fall’s election. In Crawfish, C, Alexander McCullough shot his wife in a drunken frenzy and then killed himself before his seven children. Louis Haggerty, a private in the Tenth United States artillery, killed his wife and himself on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, jealous fury said to be the motive.
French and American capitalists plan vast Siberian gold silver copper and platinum mining. An order to Lord Kitchener demands death for Boers found guilty of killing natives employed by the British. British troops to leave Peking August 15 and forty thousand Briish troops to India for possible Afghanis tan use. Michael Davitt predicts a prolonged Boer war and possible Boer independence. Frank Collier dies in Chicago county hospital. American troops occupy Naugan Calapan and Pola in Mindoro after driving out insurgents. Viper wrecks off Alderney, the fastest torpedo boat.
A medical and scientific expedition led by Dr Henry C Cowles of the University of Chicago departed on the fifth by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line to explore mountains in Montana and Washington. Distinguished educators from various colleges and universities accompany the party.
The survey of short items notes ten locomotives bought by Lyons-Mediterranean railroad and weekly British public expenses near 2 million dollars above last year. It reports Sweden banning individual abroad medicine purchases, US golf spending around 15 million yearly, a Russian nobleman jailed for theft in Los Angeles, and tuberculosis cleanliness pushes led by Dr Haight. It tallies world populations and notes Pope Leo XIII hosting eight luncheon guests, a Kentucky writer killed by a train in Lexington, and claims of perpetual motion by Henry St Dean. Admiral Cervera praises Schley at Santiago. Americans eye Siberian mineral wealth, while Jules Siegfried predicts US power growth. Manitoba wheat yield estimates range between 60 and 65 million bushels, and London sees an unprecedented influx of wealthy American visitors.
The weekly crop report notes dry and very hot conditions in most of Illinois with showers aiding crops in the north. Corn is significantly injured, yields expected below average, especially in the south. Springfield area shows dry weather with silk worm damage and oat threshing nearly finished. potatoes rotting, gardens ruined, water scarce, peaches small, apples fallen, and stock feeding ongoing.
George F. Ditch, arrested on a murder charge in the death of Mrs. G. W. Lane, had a preliminary hearing in Canton and was bound over to the circuit court without bail. The victim was found dead at her home. Ditch had been seen near the scene after the crime. He previously served ten years in Joliet penitentiary for assault near Pekin.
Frank Dever and Basil Taylor, noted local farmers, attended a prayer meeting at United Brethren church in Chesterville. After services they met outside and renewed an old feud, resulting in Taylor being fatally stabbed above the heart and in the temple. Dever was arrested and released under heavy bond.
A road wagon carrying three boys was struck by the Denver Limited train of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy at the Main Street crossing in Wy Anet. The deceased are Harley Hamrick eight, Marty Mears ten, and Henry Young ten.
Gov Yates announces the appointment of the witness commissioners for the Charleston South Carolina exposition. Named are Col Fred HE Smith of Peoria Patrick J Healy of Lyon and Healy Chicago Arthur J Dunbar of Chicago John H Torendahl of Sullivan John S Brown of Monmouth Frank T Kuhl of Springfield and Thomas Tippitts of Olney.
George W. Lane, a wealthy farmer, returns to his Canton home to find his wife aged 40 dead in the woodshed. Initially deemed heart disease, later findings point to strangulation. High profile couple and a puzzling case draw local attention as investigations proceed.
Official figures show Illinois leads in revenue generation while a lightning fire at Rockford destroys stock at the American Fair owned by L Goldman, with losses around 417000. Reports detail multiple deaths, political indictments, and notable events across the state from Rockford to Chicago and down to Carlinville and Pana.
Pittsburgh reports the Amalgamated Association weighs a general strike as President Shaffer plans a lodge circular explaining past talks with the Steel trust. Directors reportedly dissatisfied with J. P. Morgan and possible open negotiations emerge as workers face layoffs and reduced demand amid the ongoing dispute.
The secretary of the treasury yesterday purchased short term bonds totaling 10,600 with purchases including $9,400 fours at 113.1204, $700 fives at 108.0143, and $500 threes at 108.4037 in Washington on August 6.
Foreign chaff notes London bridges and weather facts, plus overseas statistics. Bridge length at Charing Cross, London rainy days, Japan living costs up 75 percent, Bulgarian egg exports, Austria boots ban, Guernsey conscription, Australian seasons, Berlin budget trees valued at £35,000 across 44,000 trees on 300 streets.
Frank M. Russell of Cox Wisconsin suffered severe kidney disease and could not walk. After reading a newspaper testimonial, he used two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and recovered enough to work all day. He calls his recovery the most wonderful in Chippewa County and credits the remedy for his renewed health.
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