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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
2
The column blends wry observations on rights and prosperity with quirky notes on mackerel fishing, silver mining, and the UK press count. It cites Cambridge rowers, an English doctor on heat, a Texas spelling bee, a Minnesota divorce, and Prince Helie’s $60,000 annual bride income, all as light social commentary.
The article notes an estimated expenditure of 12,00,000 on Fourth of July fireworks and explosives. It also compares the average deaths during Fourth celebrations to those in regular battles and comments on suffragettes adopting a practical political approach.
Announcement states that preparing plans for a proposed two story skyscraper in New York required 150 workers for six months and will cost at least 250000 dollars, a project that could deepen Chicago's disappointment.
Robert Sewell of Stidhama a Creek Indian ranks as a highly traveled man in Oklahoma. he has visited England and the European continent and claimed residences in South America and Australia.
The article notes that the pure food law will be stringently applied to patent medicines and catarrh cures and corn removers must meet the new standard. It obser ves the idea of categorizing catarrh foods as food is a stretch of imagination.
The noted musical prodigy Blind Tom died last month at the home of his daughter-in-law of his former master. Born a slave near Columbus, Georgia, he delighted households by mimicking birds and weather sounds. He possessed an extraordinary memory and could play complex pieces with both hands while whistling a third melody. Despite gifts, Youth's Companion notes he remained intellectually a child under guardianship.
The flag carried by Commander Peary on the Roosevelt shows patches from polar locations as evidence of past expeditions and could become a historic banner if hoisted at the North Pole and returned to the United States. A Louisiana House bill would make bomb throwing a deadly crime, reflecting rising calls for harsher penalties.
Reports from ninety five counties show Cowherd leading Ball by 16 895 with Ball about to close the gap as more counties report. Hadley the Republican governor candidate leads in sixty three counties with over 79 241 votes. Fulkerson rivals Gentry for attorney general. Court of Appeals race appears decided for Reynolds while Knott may trail by 2 000 to 12 000.
The list presents first through sixteenth districts with candidate names and party affiliations. Democratic options show James T. Lloyd Wilbur C Chamberlain William W Rucker Benjamin F Beazell Joshua W Alexander Richard Bartholdt Henry L Eads Morris A Reed Edgar C Ellis David A DeArmond William Atkeson Courtney W Hamlin John Whitaker Dorsey W Shackelford William C Irwin Champ Clark Reuben F Roy Frank A Thompson William T Findly Colin M Selph Harry M Coudrey Madison R Smith Gilbert O Nations Joseph J Russell Charles A Crow Thomas Hackney Charles H Morgan Robert Lamar Albert L fieeves with respective districts.
Warren County totals show Pall with 17 votes, Cowherd 14, Staple 4, and Wallace 17 in the governor election tally at Wright City. The count reflects local results from the recent ballot.
The Pike county primary tallies list Ball with 119 votes, Cow herd 3, Stapel 1, Wallace 30, and Hadley 17. The vote totals reflect preliminary results for the statewide governor race.
Lebanon voters cast governor and lieutenant governor ballots with Had ley leading at 689 to Ball 431 and Cowherd 119 in the mayoral contest. Gmelich 648 and Anderson 389 top the lieutenant slate as Kelly 83 Learenby 37 Painter 101 Simmons 81 trail.
In Caldwell County Kingston event Hadley posts 167 while Cowherd scores 42 and Wallace 15, Stapel 0 in a local sports tally.
Wallace 30 Hadley 11 Faris Pro 33 provide scoring notes for a Lincoln County game summary with key players and final tally.
A fire destroyed the Premier steamer at a Lake Winnipeg pier, killing eight. Six passengers and two crew members died in their state rooms as flames cut off escape. The vessel carried 28 people and burned nearby buildings as wind drove the fire ashore.
Fifty passengers aboard a Chicago Peoria and St Louis train from Peoria to Springfield faced death when a sharp curve lead to a burning wooden bridge over a 69 foot embankment. Engineers Nolan and fireman Winn jumped and rolled down the embankment after attempting to stop the engine. The baggage car and locomotive fell as rails spread, the baggage car burned, but passenger coaches were largely unharmed.
Galveston Texas report of the schooner Nolie Simmons whose crew drifted for days with no food for five days. Provisions were supplied by Capt Young of the San Marco, aiding a voyage bound from Porto Rico to Baltimore. Heavy seas tore fireing and repairs were impossible, but the crew kept afloat until relief arrived.
Cleveland officials vote to implement a five cent cash fare with three cent tickets to cover a deficit in Municipal Traction Company operations. The plan, backed by city leaders and Muavor Johnson, aims to switch to a straight three cent system once appropriate cars are in service, with most cash fares collected. The deficit is blamed largely on earlier free transfer trials.
In Grundy County Trenton the race shows Cowherd as the probable winner with a substantial lead and a strong tally for Wallace and Ball trailing behind.
In Phelps County a hall for governor carried the county by about six hundred votes over Cowherd. Only about one third of the Republican vote was cast.
Pulaski County's Richland Ball led with 17 points, Stapel added 2, Cowherd 17, and Wallace paced the game with 74 points as the scoreboard captured a high scoring matchup.
In Cooper County the race result shows Boonville Cowherd winning with a 114 vote plurality. The reading notes indicate a clear margin in the county tally.
Marysville reports Dave Ball carries Nodaway County for a majority in unofficial tallies though exact figures are not yet available. County results show Ball leading in early counts with turnout strong in rural precincts. Local officials await precinct summaries to finalize the margin.
In Chariton county five townships reported results for governor: Ball 113, Cowherd 98, Sta pel 15, Wallace 126. Sumner Three townships of the sixteen cast ballots across Ball Cowherd Sta pel and Wallace with varying counts.
Shelby County precincts report early governor totals showing Ball 809, Cowherd 180, Wallace 749, Stapel 27, with two small precincts yet to report. Local results reflect a fragmented vote in the county seat area.
Three children aged one two and four were burned to death when their Minneapolis home caught fire while their mother Mrs Frank Lindbers was out shopping. Neighbors heard screams too late to save them after she locked the children in a room.
Complete returns from four Miller county precincts show Ball with 73 votes, Cowherd 146, Stapel 4, and Wallace 5.
Ball 1326, Cowherd 141, Wallace 59, Stapel 14 cited in complete county tally for Aurora city reporting results in Lawrence County.
Howell County West Plains records show Ball with 121 points Cowherd 221 and Wallace 73 in the latest game totals.
President H. H. Harrington of the agricultural college resigned Friday to the board in Corpus Christi. The resignation was accepted and R. T. Tilmer, the present commissioner of agriculture, was elected to fill the vacancy. Discontent at the college led to several pupils leaving, many saying they would not return if Harrington remained.
A Missouri roundup lists county and district fair dates and the secretaries for each location. Notable entries include Sedalia state fair on October 9 with John T. Stinson, and multiple counties such as Pike Bowling Green August 18-21 IL M. Strother, Cooper Bunceton August 25-28 N. A. Stone, and many others across the state with various organizers. Also told is a brief feature about a remarkable dream from The Richards Progress in which Mrs. Pease dreams of a mowing accident, prompting a real rescue.
Statewide assessment fixed total property value for Missouri at 1 512 726 750 78 with local assessors and state board of equalization. Auditor Wilder finished valuing utilities including steam railroads street railways telephone telegraph and bridge companies. Public service increases over last year amount to 2 189 246 42 led by railroads about 1 500 000 with remaining on telephone firms. Classified totals show railroads bridges telegraph and other sectors with a final overall figure 15 712 00.
The People’s Trust Company of St. Louis is formed with 400000 dollars capital stock and has received a certificate of incorporation from the secretary of state.
University librarian H O Severance reported at a university meeting that Columbia has more books in libraries and public access than any town in Missouri except St Louis, highlighting the town's bookish character.
Mount Vernon banker Welton C. Willis entered 1,360 acres of government land in Iron County at the Springfield land office. The Missouri land open to homestead and cash entry now totals about 20,000 acres statewide.
St Cecilia seminary at Holden once led by the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary has closed after 24 years and the property is offered for sale.
Thomas Tootle a St Joseph millionaire pioneer merchant and banker died there the other day. He was aged 89 and known for his long business career in the city. He leaves a notable mark on local commerce and banking.
Mrs Lucinda Ashton an elderly wealthy widow was committed to jail by Judge Imel of the probate court for contempt as her daughter seeks to break her father's will. The mother contests the suit and refuses to surrender stocks and bonds pending the outcome.
The People’s Bank of Buther with thirty five thousand dollars in capital has been issued articles of incorporation.
Nineteen fourteen cases in Jefferson City circuit court against Missouri Pacific for eight hour telegraphers law violations were dismissed after the state supreme court ruled the act unconstitutional. The dismissals cover fourteen of the cases brought in spring in the circuit court.
A copperhead bit Frank MccMul lin's young daughter near Sedalia, leaving the child in critical condition. The incident occurred on a farm, prompting medical attention.
A Seventh Day Adventist congregation at Bond Chapel near Centralia was pelted with rotten eggs by a crowd after a note signed the citizens' group warned them to stay away. Eleven or more threw eggs during a Sunday sermon injuring the preacher and several worshippers in the stampede that followed.
In Ludlow a dying woman wished to hear the hymn Nearer My God to Thee. The band lacked the music but members arranged to set the hymn to band music. A hymn book was obtained and a band member copied the score for the instruments. The band then played the tune softly at the woman’s home.
A letter from Champ Clark to Tyler Parker confirms Parker has been granted a U S pension after years of wait. Parker, perhaps Missouri’s oldest printer by service, recently marked his fiftieth anniversary at the Montgomery Standard where he has worked 42 years. He previously served in Hannibal Columbia Macon and Mexico during the Civil War.
Albert Willing, 19, Cen tralia, suffered a fractured skull after two seven year old boys attached a string to a peanut roaster whistle and hid behind a corner. He was inspecting the machine when the whistle alarmed him and he toppled from the sidewalk. Doctors say his condition is not believed dangerous.
The Progress reports Holden is afflicted with gravitoiditis, presenting a public notice of the so called ailment and its alleged impact on daily life as claimed by the publication.
The Missouri Presbyterian assembly schedules a six day conference for Christian workers at Missouri Valley college in Marshall from August 18 to 23, replacing the long running annual encampment at Perthe Springs.
One hundred patients were sent to the state asylum at Nevada from the St. Louis asylum. The new wing of hospital No. 3 at Nevada is now Teady. The institution is comfortably filed, but not crowded. When the patients arrived there were 1,225 in the Nevada hospital.
T. T. Heller, a Boone county stock dealer, operated a special railroad train to transport his cattle to the St. Louis market. The train carried over 600 head of cattle across 26 cars.
The Collins Advance and the Brownington Index have suspended operations. Local readers face a gap as both papers halt publication, affecting community news coverage and public notices.
Ralph Staff a farmer living half a mile east of Mercer inherits 50 000 from his grandfather who died recently at his home near Hurlington Ia. Staff aged 18 owns a farm near town and becomes heir to the sum.
G C Swartz a Chicago Great Western freight conductor was found in the yards at St Joseph with both legs cut off at the thighs He died at a hospital His gold watch and all his money were missing
Charles F. Bagby is named postmaster at Emden replacing A S Sharp who resigned. Rosie L. Price takes over Louisville succeeding L St Garrett who resigned. Arthur W. Walter becomes postmaster at Musselfork in place of B F Ford who resigned.
Sheriff Graves of Macon County seeks to arrest a "wild man" reported prowling woods near Reota mining camp. Multiple witnesses say the person is armed and prone to shooting. Authorities urge caution as sightings persist.
A Chicago art dealer recounted William T. Evans’s anger at fake paintings traced to petty dealers. Evans, a New York collector, said his costly works had turned up as fakes, provoking fury over dupes. He compared his rage to a waiter’s rude comment about a dead fly during luncheon.
Mrs David Brown of Locke Arkansas describes two years of eczema with persistent sores on her ankles and overwhelming itching. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills three times she reports a clear night’s sleep, healed ankles, and no relapse over the past year.
A traveler laments hardship caused by the financial panic. He explains that locals along the route cannot afford to share free meals, illustrating widespread poverty and scarcity. The brief vignette captures a moment of social strain and charity limits during hard times.
The only places in China with significant horse use are Shanghai Esing-Tau and Tien-Tsin. Australian waters lines are the most popular origin. Horses are imported into Shanghai in batches of 20 to 50, well cared for on voyages and ready for use within a couple of weeks after arrival.
A man named Mr. Fisher drowned after falling into a mill pond while fishing today. Mrs. Fisher lamented the accident as terrrible, noting that people stirred the water while seeking the body, ruining the fishing for onlookers.
A quoted exchange shows Ethel refusing calls from Fred under her father's injunctions while Fred rails against government actions aided by injunctions. The text quotes Plutarch on how wealth stems from social opinion rather than natural drive.
A York state woman shares a Postum and Grape-Nuts success story. After ten years of stomach and liver trouble, she stopped coffee, started Grape-Nuts with Postum, gained twenty pounds, and regained energy. She now tolerates meals, works full days, and reports improved wellbeing.
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