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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
2
A collage of modern curiosities and social notes spanning war balloons versus battleships, a possible Anna Gould marriage, and touches of finance. It mentions butterfly actors, a New York landlord plight, and a New York thief’s rapid march to prison, with distant warnings about Russia and wireless telephony’s bright future.
The piece notes Peary’s “race to the pole” label for his northward trek and ponders public interest in a grand chase around the racetrack. It then jokes about a 30 day summer vacation for every post office department horse to show Uncle Sam’s generous pay. It cites Lieut Col. Burnley Campbell’s world circuit in 1907, Liverpool to Dover in 40 days and 19 hours.
Prof. George E. Palmer of Harvard University recently remarked in a lecture that the scientific world has shifted toward Darwinism, then back toward religion, and now appears to be swinging again toward scientific explanations. He warned that religious thought also shifted toward science and is currently oscillating in the opposite direction.
The queen has made a quick recovery and left her room as the three week old baby enjoys his first garden promenade at La Granja. Soon the child may ride a pony while his elder brother performs stunts over the garden wall.
A notorious swindler accused of cheating poets is jailed in New York for stealing poems and the prize money sent with them. The case targets a man who defrauded a hardworking union poet by profiting from their submissions and works.
A noted French doctor argues tears serve a purpose yet omits how women may use crying to influence hard-hearted men. He notes no woman who cries rightly will accept anyone claiming tears are useless.
An experienced person offers a school to perfect the art of humor. Training includes dry intellectual humor and practical jokes from daily life. Demonstrations available if desired. A noted opportunity for the editor of London Punch.
The Louisville Kentucky survey shows in three years Sunday schools gained one million more members in North America and doubled financial resources with a further one million additions to attenders.
The Wichita Beacon offers a humorous guide on when to lift or remove a hat. It suggests occasions like mopping the brow, taking a bath, eating, going to bed, taking up a collection, or standing on your head, noting there may be other proprieties implied.
In Springfield a court of inquiry exonerated Private J B Klein of Company A First Illinois infantry for the death of Earl Nelson at Kankakee. Klein, guarding a baggage car on a special Illinois Central train, barred entry with a bayonet as four youths tried to enter. State's Attorney Cooper may pursue criminal action. Attorney General to defend guardsmen.
Springfield aroused Sunday night as troops repelled a crowd near Allen and Spring streets after reports of shots fired. About 200 black refugees sought shelter inside the arsenal, sleeping on floors while authorities increased mobility with farm wagons and limited use of autos. General Wells and Colonel Sanborn led two brigades aided by the Second Infantry from Chicago, proudly deploying “Shafter cavalry” via wagon when city alarms sounded.
Nashville Tenn Hert Sigems Southern Express Company agent is under arrest in Murfreesboro a dry town on a city warrant charging receipt and delivery of whisky packages shipped into Murfreesboro contrary to city ordinances. The company had begun handling such packages about a month ago under the assumption the law was void.
Tony Pastor, veteran actor and manager, has been critically ill for several days in New York. He rallied late last week and has continued to improve. doctors now believe he will recover.
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan reports the new West Nebish channel opened to traffic Sunday morning as the steamer George F. Baker navigated the waterway marking completion of the project funded at four million dollars.
A mob roams Springfield enacting revenge on Black residents after George Richardson, a Black man, assaulted Mrs. Hallam. Troops are ordered from Peoria Bloomington Pekin Decatur Champaign Arcola Taylorville Danville and more to Springfield as violence expands. Multiple deaths and numerous injuries reported. prisoners Richardson and Richards moved to Bloomington under guard.
Workmen uncover the remains of about a dozen Flathead Indians beneath a flatted mound four miles west of Havana Iowa during cellar excavation. Bones were located about one foot below the surface.
W A Hinz age 21 of Milwaukee Wisconsin was drowned Thursday evening while bathing in the Smoky Hill river. He was an insurance man.
Vivian Surdew, 12, committed death by own action Thursday by swallowing carbolic acid in Kansas City Missouri. Authorities believe May Williamson, 15, her schoolmate who died by suicide Tuesday, influenced the girl to take her own life.
Detroit youth John A. Krumholz aged 16 was accidentally killed in Oklahoma City Thursday night by fellow 16 year old Andrew Tarsney. The incident occurred in the city. authorities investigate the accidental shooting.
The Democratic national campaign fund will be raised by state appeals under local committee members. Each state will choose its method to collect money, with a goal of 500000 to 1000000 dollars to cover campaign expenses. Moses C. Wetmore chairs the financial committee, and William J. Bryan approves the plan.
English doctor slain by Ermequil tribesmen allied with Mulai Hafid followers while en route to Fez. Ermequis accused of torture before death. Caouda tribesmen, now opposing them, had defeated the Er- Inequi. Public criers proclaimed a holy war after the murder.
In Buffalo New York three women Mrs Annie Sutherland Mrs Isabelle Sharen and Martha Browaska were arraigned in police court on murder charges. Police allege they were responsible for five deaths. Sutherland is accused of shooting her husband Alexander last week Sharen is charged with strangling her three young children and Browaska faces a charge ofThrowing a woman from a hospital second story window. Warrants for murder in the first degree were ordered and all are held for the grand jury.
London A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from The Hague reports that any definite government action by the Netherlands in the Venezuela dispute will largely depend on the stance of the United States, which is expected to be favorable to the Netherlands.
One thousand soldiers stationed at Konghan near Wu Chow mutinied on Wednesday after their commander was arrested for gambling. They killed the commander and two aides, attacked a company, looted a linge and secured $100,000 before returning to rebels in the Tsiking mountains.
The will of the late Minneapolis mayor Robert Pratt filed on Wednesday discloses a romance. To Mary Bettin, Pratt's housekeeper, he leaves a share in a $20,000 estate and notes she has agreed to become his wife. She receives $2,900 in Zenith Telephone Co. stock and $2,500 from a life policy. Pratt's five children from a prior marriage share the remainder.
Pittsburg oil man I F Pruden reports 37 feet of oil at 1000 feet and gas at 600 feet on the Charles Davis farm near the Phelps and Maries county line. He plans to sink to 2000 feet with expectations of an 800 barrel well as 2,500 acres are leased. Workers from Ohio Indiana West Virginia and Illinois are securing leases in the area.
A 30 hour search for Richard Smith seven year old son of Joplin councilman Stephen A Smith failed to find the child who fell into an abandoned mine shaft. The shaft is water filled about 60 feet deep with two heavy engines at work lowering the water but divers have not reached the bottom. Over 1000 people joined the hunt.
The Mid-Missouri Transportation company Leone county automobile line orders two additional cars to meet rising local demand. One will be a passenger car and the other a combined passenger and baggage car. The experiment has surpassed initial expectations.
M. H. Lamm acting state dairy and food commissioner received a commission from James Wilson secretary of agriculture authorizing him to collect samples and try cases of alleged federal pure food law violations. United States district attorneys will handle the cases instead of county prosecutors.
Prof. J. M. lay principal of Woodston Institute a Methodist college at Richmond and his wife sister of congressman Madison B. Smith were injured when a horse they were driving for the first time was frightened by an umbrella and dashed into a fence throwing both from the carriage.
Wildwood manor house built in 1800 at Ferguson St Louis county was saved from fire by owner Mrs Ellen Lamotte 42 who had prevented her 10 year old grandson Lamotte Coppinger from being burned to death The fire started from a lamp explosion and left Mrs Lamotte prostrated by the exertion
A Brookfield Gazette remark notes a Monroe County man sold four hogs for 85.20 dollars and, if he had cut them into breakfast bacon at current prices, could have paid for an automobile.
Harry Hill of Galloways county faced charges of forging checks on the Rhineland bank in Montgomery City. Circuit Judge Barnett imposed a light sentence, fining Hill $10 and costs with release upon reimbursement to the bank.
The Macon county jail ends July without a prisoner for twenty days, a rare stretch since the long-emptied cells last occurred years ago after saloon licenses expired July 1.
Two hundred mechanics are at work at the Missouri Pacific locomotive shops in Sedalia. Three hundred men are now employed at the shops, which were recently partially reopened after a suspension of work since February 20 last.
Paul Dungan, 15, was arrested at Clarence on a forgery charge. He allegedly used the name Edward Cox, a nearby farmer, and drew on Cox's bank account.
The Rev. Father P C Mertons, age 28, was drowned in a Higginsville lake recently. The body was recovered.
In Maitland years of tension erupted when Constable Samuel Keiffer responded to a door call and was dragged outside his residence by two men who assaulted him with rocks and clubs, leaving him near death.
The good roads fund, largely arising from automobile licensing, aggregates $20,191 as collected so far. The total reflects widespread driver contributions and ongoing collection efforts to improve rural and urban road networks.
Part of Springfield without water after a main break north of the city. The Frisco shops and many factories relying on the water company were compelled to lay off their men and close down recently due to the disruption.
David Owens aged 17 drowned in Shoal Creek near Chillcott while bathing alone. It is supposed he was attacked by cramps.
Dr. Shelby Knox of Springfield died at home after a brief illness blamed on ptomaine poisoning from a glass of buttermilk. The report notes the sudden onset and local medical response to the case.
Franklin county exported 22,608,400 corn cob pipes in 1907 and officials across southern Missouri from governor to road overseer are said to smoke them, signaling a growing trend.
Twelve hundred workers in the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad shops at Springfield have begun a nine hour day after a period of short hours.
Gov Folk posts a $100 reward for the arrest of the unknown killer of EH Kennedy in Yousteau county on the night of July 29, 1908. The case remains unsolved and authorities appeal to the public for information leading to an arrest.
J Hicks fireman jumped from a locomotive at Webb City fearing collision with freight cars. He received wounds that may prove fatal. The passenger engine from which Micks Jumped did not strike the cars.
The parents of twin boys in Lebanon named one infant Howard Taft and the other Hadley Sherman, a notable pairing reflecting distinctive names chosen for the siblings.
Marshall rejoices as the town lands a new cooperage firm, promising jobs and economic growth. The arrival highlights Marshall's growing industrial base and community optimism for future prosperity.
J. H. Barton, a prominent cement manufacturer in the country, died at his Ash Grove home recently at age 64. His death marks the loss of a leading figure in the Missouri cement industry, with Barton widely recognized for his influence in local and national building sectors.
State Treasurer Jacob F. Gmelich announced the treasury condition as of July 31. Balance on hand June 30 was 2,470,622.45 dollars, receipts in July totaled 476,572.00, disbursements in July amounted to 125,169.81, leaving a balance at close of business July 31 of 2,519,855.14.
Miss Katherine Casey of Potosi, a pupil at the State Normal school in Springfield, was struck while attempting to cross streetcar tracks and was almost instantly killed by a three car street railway work train.
Mrs. John Posey of St. Joseph died after a tub of boiling water overturned onto her. The incident occurred in the household, with authorities investigating the cause and noting the fatal burn injuries.
Cavens and Robbins grocers in Nevada declared voluntary bankruptcy after overbuying and credit business. Claim says assets are sufficient to cover all liabilities.
Secretary of State Swanger collected taxes and fees totaling 14216.75 in July, deposited into the state treasury. For July of the previous year, fees and taxes totaled 22101.10.
A small city of about 5,000 residents stands out for its lack of cars, a distinction that fuels both amusement and commentary as Butler reflects on its automotive absence.
The text argues Peruna combines two kinds of remedies for catarrh and tonic effects. It claims standard catarrh medicines and well-known tonics form Peruna’s ingredients. It notes chronic catarrh is common and many patients have tried doctors without lasting relief, highlighting Peruna’s labeled active constituents for public scrutiny.
A Staunton widow testifies after years of relief from backache and urinary trouble using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. James M. Long reports curing pain in January 1903 and, by June 1907, no kidney trouble since, with the product sold nationwide at 50 cents a bar.
A narrator reports a boastful Colonel claiming extreme heat with a Southern flare. He recounts eyes frying on sidewalks and popcorn popping on the stalk. The tale exaggerates heat by comparing sugarcane juice turning to molasses and mixing with popcorn for a sweet, slick outcome.
A stern broker jokes with a youth named Tommy about missing yesterday afternoon to attend a ball game. Tommy admits feeling bad, noting the home team lost as his consolation for the lapse.
A reader cartoon caption from Rehoboth Sun Day Herald features a wife arguing that cryptococcuszanthogeniacus causes yellow fever and a husband snidely suggests lockjaw as the cause, illustrating a humorous exchange in a local paper.
A letter extols Postum as a cure for coffee headaches and nervousness. It recounts a child who suffered daily headaches from coffee and found relief after switching to Postum. The writer claims Postum improved health, praising its appearance aroma and taste, and cites the company’s slogan There’s a Reason.
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