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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
2
Potosi Journal discusses a nursery miswording by a little girl and an East Anglican epitaph praising benevolence. It then reports a promising cotton year with Southern Cotton Association acreage at 27,634,718, up 635,227 from last year, signaling continued activity and potential prosperity despite some late crops and slightly lower prices.
The scientists at Woods Hole enjoyed a meal prepared by Harvard's Br. Field featuring fried and pickled squid whelk chowder boiled snail and sand lance sardines. Diners praised the dishes though snails may be inexpensive yet not very filling.
An aunt of William McKinley recounts a childhood scene where the young boy refused to hitch a horse for a dance after being told to attend. He told Mrs. Waller that it would be awful for a persistent Methodist to do so, illustrating early religious conviction.
The first three weeks of fiscal 1907 show a treasury deficit of 14.4 million dollars, against a 16 million dollar deficit in the same period of 1906. Yet for the 12 months there was a 26 million dollar surplus. The new year may surpass the recently ended one in fiscal performance.
People in Persia push for a constitution while the shah resists, arguing limits remain. The czarlike stance mirrors imperial hesitation as reform efforts unfold.
The state highlights progress with natural gas as a future fuel. Nearly forty counties already contain coal deposits, easing concerns about future energy supplies as Missouri discusses energy strategy.
The text questions whether the lure of the North Pole voyage by Wellman and Peary was merely an ignis fatuus, suggesting the popular belief on temperature may be mistaken.
The question asks for the painter’s location during the incident described with President Roosevelt and a hired man loading hay, seeking a precise setting or scene from the historical account.
Air navigation has lingered in its early stage long enough to resemble a second childhood. The remark suggests the field remains in a developmental phase with limited maturity and ongoing refinements observed by experts.
A concise opinion notes that measurable benefits from good times outweigh vague speculative theories. It argues practical data over puffed conjecture and urges reliance on observable results rather than untested ideas.
Report from London notes enthusiastic cheering as the musical copyright bill passed the house of commons. The measure aims to stop music piracy and safeguard foreign composers. The writer adds a wish for U.S. law to shield individuals from noisy intrusions misnamed as music.
The sultan of Morocco contracted typhoid fever after a winter in which he maneuvered leading European statesmen and caused nervous strain among the powers by pitting them against each other.
A French dancing master reportedly danced for 14 hours without a break in a remarkable endurance display. The feat drew curious spectators and sparked chatter about stamina and showmanship.
England questions the purity of American cigarettes while America expresses full confidence in their purity, highlighting a dispute over product quality between the two nations.
Statistics from bibulous England show licenses for public houses per 10 000 people fell from 234.3 to 2.87 after the 1944 Licensing Act. The data indicate a near yearly reduction in licensing.
Evatt proposes forming regimental choral societies to improve singing in the British army and replace the standard canteen songs by emulating the singing style of German soldiers.
Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati announces a partnership with his son in law the duke of Manchester to invest many thousands of dollars in exploiting Ireland's railroad opportunities. The duke is described as capable of handling the spending of funds.
The dictum of the dancing masters states there shall be no hugging in the waltz, a rule that will not be considered distasteful by men who prefer to avoid waltzing in the hus.
Miss Asi L. Esac summering in Oyster Bay provoked a scene at Christ Episcopal Church as President Roosevelt left. She refused to move from a seat near the Roosevelts, was forcibly removed by usher James Duffy, and later sought a warrant for him. Secret service restrained her as she declared a life and death grievance and vowed to stay until redress is achieved.
William J. Bryan and party traveled by auto to Fontainebleau to visit the palace and will pay respects to President Fallieres. He cabled C. W. Bryan fixing his August 30 New York arrival and plans to visit New Haven, Bridgeport, Jersey City, Chicago, Lincoln, St Louis, Louisville, Cincinnati, with a September 13 stop in Cincinnati and a return via Kansas City.
An affray in Cambon Franklin county left Wiley BR. White of Benton, 19, and two African American coal miners from Zeigler dead. A white man named Carlson from Pittsburgh, foreman on a mine troop project at Christopher, was wounded in the side but likely to recover.
Captain J McCaffree and his family along with nine crewmen were saved from the barge J H Hurd six miles off Gross Point when the freighter Mohawk intercepted the sinking vessel. Strong rescue effort preserved all aboard amid dangerous conditions.
Indianapolis reports the Indiana National Guard has entered a ten day training camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison with regular soldiers.
Bourne End England Harvard crew members were guests of Theodore Cook at Leander Club meeting prominent rowing men. The crew have gained weight and are in splendid condition.
A terrific rainstorm hit Austin Texas causing extensive damage to the federal military camp at Camp Maybry. High winds accompanied the downpour blowing down many tents and disrupting the facility.
Martha Donahue shot and killed her husband John D Donahue, a well-to-farmer eight miles north of Fredonia Kansas, about nine o clock at night after he allegedly approached her room with a knife and threats were made.
Lincoln Nebraska Governor Mickey informs the city fire and police commission that all saloons in South Omaha must remain closed on Sundays as a strict local order.
Birmingham report says Alex R. Chisholm paying teller faces embezzlement charges totaling 97000, with bonds set at 50000. W L Sims and C M Hays, broker house managers, charged with aiding embezzlement. Chisholm confessed after federal officials confronted him at a hotel. Bank president assures funds remain secure. Most stolen funds reportedly used in cotton futures speculation.
Washington reports orders issued at the navy department for formation of a strong Atlantic fleet to be reviewed by President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay on September 3. The Mayflower will carry 45 vessels with 1,179 guns and 15,206 men under 12 officers. The fleet includes various calibers and will carry coal provisions and water aboard, totaling 7400 tons of coal 2500 tons of provisions and 850 gallons of water.
Lincoln Neb homecoming arrangements for William J Arran are advancing with a September 5 welcome to be held at the state capitol grounds. Gov Mickey will give the welcome address with Hrgan responding and Bryan not arriving until late afternoon. Open-air exercises, evening reception, and capitol fireworks are scheduled with city decorations and crowds expected from nearby states. An unrelated incident reports Louis Felts of Milwaukee shot 11 times and possibly dying, while W W Hubbell of Sparta was stabbed in a separate disturbance.
Los Angeles observes the six tieth anniversary of the first raising of the American flag in Los Angeles at Fort Morro the precise spot where Gen. John C. Fremont once raised colors in the early days of the settlement.
Secretary Shaw arrives in Washington after a Midwest speaking tour and resumes his duties in the department.
Secretary Koot and family depart on an Argentine gunboat after farewells to President Ordonez the foreign affairs minister and Uruguay's archbishop, sailing toward Buenos Ayres.
London reports the death of Mrs. Craigie, an author, who was found in bed in apparently perfect health after retiring. The solemn notice confirms she passed away in her London home.
An old painter urges homeowners to choose autumn for painting since mild weather aids drying. He advocates longer intervals between coats and using pure white lead with quality linseed oil mixed on site. Following these steps can extend paint life and reduce repeated costs.
Dr. Flinders Petrie argues Sinai known as turquoise land in ancient times and as the world’s first mining center. His book details Egyptian expeditions led by the Pharaoh as commander bearing the seal of the god, with masters of the house of metals and scribes tallying mine outputs.
An examination notes Notre Dame as a distinctive institution with established traditions, strong library and lab resources, paternal discipline, and broad appeal spanning grammar school to college work. It contrasts Notre Dame with Indiana University, which has grown without endowment. An outline of Notre Dame courses is mentioned on another page.
Mrs Stuyvesant Fish visits a Newport dry goods store with a friend as a man selling cement for cut glass demonstrates a mend that makes broken pieces seem new. Mrs Fisk quips that broken glass upsets her more because servants break it, and she would not care to mend it if it caused fewer worries.
Patrick Murphy sought luck at the races on an afternoon off. He backed a late race winner matching his dollar bet and hurried to cash in as the bookmaker grew anxious to clear silver. Pat checked his coins, trying to find the one he had allegedly given earlier, asking if the others looked good.
A teacher reports indigestion from a simple breakfast of fruit toast and eggs, then finds relief and weight gain after switching to hot Postum, Grape-Nuts with cream. She credits improved stomach function and saved nervous energy, praising Grape-Nuts as a top table choice and endorsing The Road to Wellville booklet.
A Western railroad official quotes the Interstate Commerce Commission saying the new law prohibits railroads from reciprocal advertising contracts with newspapers. Attorneys for railroads reportedly disagree on the interpretation amid ongoing discussions.
Kansas City Mayor Beardslew has signed an ordinance raising the saloon license fee to 50 and restricting the number of leases. Licenses will be issued sparingly until the city reaches a population of 400100, making each license nearly a liquor franchise. A succession provision exists but revocation for cause ends any succession.
At a Hartsville picnic attended by hundreds of Black people Milo Mc Carty fatally wounded his wife Florence McCarty and struck farmer Jeff Franklin with three shots all aimed at his wife. Two bullets hit Florence in the arms and body while the third struck Franklin in the abdomen. All parties were white.
The mob leaders case has opened in Springfield with about 50 state witnesses and 700 or more defense witnesses. Prominent business and professional men in the city will testify, and much of the state's testimony is expected to be sensational.
A jury found Georges W. Bal lance guilty of second degree murder in the September killing of Jasper Copeland. The punishment is 14 years in the penitentiary, with a motion for a new trial expected to be overruled and an appeal to the supreme court anticipated.
The lower house approved an ordinance raising saloon licenses from 250 to 500 and capping licenses. It becomes effective upon mayoral signing, with no new licenses issued until the city reaches 400000 population.
After a three day vigil process servers served H. Clay Pierce the oil magnate with summons to give his depositions in two circuit court suits arising from the merger of Abstract and Title Guaranty companies.
Mount Vernon Edward Baiteman, a young Black man, was hanged here after attacking Miss Myrtle Dizby, a white girl, at Aurora last February. Appeals to Gav and Folk for clemency failed. Bateman protested his innocence on the seal fold.
Springfield W J Wricht postmaster at Stenson Lawrence county was arrested by United States Deputy Marshal Sheldon on charges of mis appropriating $31.99 belonging to the government.
All women face daily toil and health strains from home, work, or society. The ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal cure for female troubles including irregularities, backache, headaches, and nervousness, with testimonials from Miss F. Orser and Miss Pearl Ackers. It claims to strengthen the female system and offers free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A scientist states the essential quality of tobacco lies not in the leaves but in thousands of hollow-knobbed hairs on the surface. He notes vital nicotine is concentrated in these pearlike balls, and shaving them is impossible, making preservation of the whole foliage necessary for commerce.
A new Berlin society for the deaf has formed a women’s club. Over a hundred members meet weekly on Wilhelmstrasse in elegant rooms, communicating by ear trumpets and sign language while sipping tea.
Miss Minnie Sapp died after a runaway caused by a frightened team and an automobile. The injuries occurred days ago and she did not regain consciousness. Local authorities report the incident as the cause of death in the rural setting.
The merger of the St Louis & Suburban railway with United Railways Co. was approved at a stockholders meeting, creating a new entity with a reported value of $108,000. Local officials noted the consolidation will expand regional rail service.
The remains of FE Werren, a Frisco railroad engineer killed in a wreck at Joplin, were laid to rest in Effingham Illinois, his former home.
Palmyra Cap R L Bowles president of the First Nation bank was fatally hurt in a runaway. He was reputed to have been quite wealthy.
St. Louis authorities strictly enforce city ordinance requiring public bathhouses to charge ten cents for adults and five cents for children on two days weekly. The policy prompts considerable protest from proprietors and patrons.
In a northern tank pond near the city, Motherly-Jacob Weeler attempted self harm and died later. Five years earlier in St. Louis his wife died by suicide through jumping from a bridge into the Mississippi River.
St Louis Silda Enler, 7, reportedly fell or was frightened into leaping from a second story window at her foster home. She was impaled on fence pickets and her recovery is doubtful as police investigate the incident.
In St Louis a bartender named William Schuette killed himself with a gun after being despondent over his family's absence while they were visiting in Germany. He died before doctors arrived.
A letter expresses frustration with women in leadership roles and compares them to strict overseers. The author ridicules three “lady bosses” and laments the idea of women in charge, invoking humor and frustration in a periodical column tone.
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