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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
2
A Potosi Missouri reader article notes a Michigan millionaire's death leaving 27 wills, predicting 27 lawyers will soon contend for each will. Headlines poke at wealth, patriotism, and social quirks with brief, pointed observations. The piece touches on cash, Europe, and oddities, ending on a note about a penny-starter bid winning Panatan canal bonds.
The speaker reflects that Holland the poet’s 1854 prayer has been answered. Men stood when called, and the nation now has stronger, greater men at the forefront than in 1856. More will rise when the call is unmistakable.
Kansas expects unprecedented crops with wheat output around 1.8 million bushels more than last year and corn in excellent condition. Projected earnings total about 115 million dollars, though labor is a bottleneck as farmers struggle to hire enough help to harvest rain-fed yields.
The report claims Germany fights Africans in its colonial territories with two soldiers sent to subdue the natives. It alleges 2120 killed, 1000 invalids, and 1000 missing in action, with total war costs of 100 million dollars to date. It cites the Atlanta Constitution noting France and Italy cutting standing armies to ease taxpayers.
The Frost Star advocates a punitive “set up in every coup house yard” for men who beat their wives and shows mercy to horses. The Houston Poet counters that men do not beat wives, while some individuals who wear pants may do so, and those who control passion should not coalesce to beaut horses.
Kuropatkin signals a reorientation to improve his military legacy after preparing a strategy against Japan. The move suggests a shift from past actions toward a defense of reputation.
A New York woman lured a wild cat in the South Dakota mountains by singing to it. Her remedy targets the hootjack and profanity-nomedy business, urging a swift departure east to curb the nuisance.
In Ene and it is proposed to unite the Thames Mursey fuumber and Sey rm river byams at a cost 45,000,000. The railroads will not lit the project, for experience shows ship waterchats help the allway nets.
A fragmentary report notes violence in Russia amid Stolypin era politics as unspecified dynamite incidents threaten security around premier Nikolai Stolypin’s residence. Authorities pursued suspects as unrest simmered in 1906.
Explosive tossed during a reception at Premier Stolypin's official residence in St Petersburg killed 32 people and wounded many more. Premier Stolypin was not seriously injured. his son and daughter suffered severe injuries including amputation for the daughter. A four-man bombing party caused the devastation amid government officers and dignitaries. The central committee of the Social Revolutionists issued a proclamation vowing further attacks unless policy changes occur.
Gen Min commander of the Seminovsky guard regiment, who halted riots at Brascow last December, was shot dead at Peterhof railway station Sunday night by a young girl. Five shots from a revolver pierced his back. Madame Min restrained the assailant until police arrived. The girl revealed a bomb at the station and warned officials.
London reports identify the bomber as Morosoff, a Ryazan native, with most of the secret police agents in the building killed, including four women detectives. Some cables claim the blast was premature and that the premier’s escape was aided by the attackers’ intoxication.
The blast rattled houses across the river, breaking windows and tearing trees along the avenue. The scene was desolate, with parts of the structure and grounds thrown about. It took an hour before systematic wreckage clearing began as the injured endured agony.
Louisville reports Clarence Sturgeon who killed three men over Dansy Jackson, a 16 year old girl, announced when told of her suicide that he would starve himself to death.
Mazatlan reports floods in the mountains causing city damage. Many beachfront houses were swept away with no loss of life reported. Local authorities assess the extent as substantial and prompt relief efforts are expected.
Jurors were deadlocked in the Gal Braith case, leaving the state unable to proceed on retrial. A judge declared a mistrial and noted that no immediate retrial date was set. Braith remains free on bond pending further court actions.
Springfield jury could not agree after more than 24 hours of deliberation in the second degree murder trial of Doss Galbraith, alleged mob leader in the lynching and burning of three African Americans. Ten jurors favored acquittal and two favoring conviction. The defense seeks a new trial. state plans unclear. Gov Folk and Atty Gen Hadley assisted the prosecution.
Dun and Co reports Wall Street led last week's business upturn with securities prices near record highs. Public interest boosted money rates to legal maxima as industry eyes resumed activity, with iron production projected to surpass records in fall and rail earnings up 12.1 percent in August. Foreign trade at port shows imports up 2,275,502 and exports up 1,440,521 versus 105.
In Bristol Virginia two trainmen were killed and a third seriously injured when a Virginia and Southwestern freight derailed off a trestle into the Moccasin River. The engine and eight coal cars plunged into the water. The wreck was blamed on a washout.
Mrs Charles Hollingsworth dies from injuries after a runaway accident. Her husband is reported to be in a saloon when Walter Sharp allegedly remarked the husband should be with his wife. A fight ensued. Sharp and the saloonkeeper Maurice Brown were arrested as Hollingsworth was detained.
The Treasury shows available cash 192106180, old coin and bullion 319654202, sold certificates 40070670, excluding the 15000000 gold reserve. This summarizes the balances in the general fund.
The steam ship Gussie has arrived from Havana loaded to full capacity with tobacco, as importers rush the crop out of Cuba. The shipment signals the urgent export move of tobacco from the island to Florida ports amid rising demand.
St. Petersburg Finance Minister Kokoveoff publicly rejects repeated reports that Russia plans to borrow on the international market this autumn. He authorized the press to deny the rumor categorically.
Readville Massachusetts outcome reports Nut Loy, owned by Lotta and Jack Crabtrea of Boston, captured the principal portion of the Massachusetts 4000 dollar stake for 2:14 trotters, the leading event in the grand circuit meet at Readville track.
Naval Academy midshipmen wrapped up their annual summer cruise as war ships escorted them back to Annapolis Maryland signaling the end of the voyage.
Norwich Connecticut resident Clifford Howard a 11 year old Washington boy wins the national championship medal for 1906 in armament of the National Rogue scrollation event.
New interstate rates law begins midnight enforcement by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Railroads must file all tariffs and cost components, eliminating extraneous charges and providing shipper with a final rate in advance. Many lines failed to comply by deadline. violators face fines but may receive extensions for good faith compliance. A Washington meeting will discuss a uniform accounting system to be opened for inspection by June 1 next year.
A travel observer extols the White River region from Newport Arkansas to Carthage Missouri as the most contented in the U S due to small landowners independent lives. The piece warns a railroad will draw in outsiders and tempt locals to sell birthright, predicting future immigration by practical homesteaders who value free range, timber and mineral wealth, and abundant game and fish.
Francis president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and Nelson O Shaughnessy third secretary of the American embassy at Berlin were guests entertained to King Edward at War Hills. Other guests included Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and Richard Burden Haldane respectively prime minister and war minister of Great Britain, and Vice Admiral von Fisendecker of the German navy.
New York report states the Union Pacific Railway Co. will establish an in house system of refrigerator cars as a direct consequence of the rate bill. Previously Armour private cars held a monopoly on this service for UP and SP, serving the California fruit trade.
E Wade, the Concordia county treasurer who had disappeared, has returned and was immediately arrested on a warrant accusing him of defrauding the county and embezzling 5000 dollars.
A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train struck a bogey at Rock City, killing two young girls, daughters of Lewis Pothast and John Tilkemeier, and severely injuring another girl.
Clarence O Short, son of Elis Short a banker of Independence Missouri, was sentenced in Kansas City criminal court to three years and six months in the penitentiary for forgery.
The Twenty-fifth colored infantry has arrived at Fort Reno from Brownsville Texas. Orders issued at Reno prohibit any trooper from visiting El Reno without passes.
The article notes unprecedented U S demand for diamonds in 193, with imports high and domestic production minimal. It recalls earlier U S outputs 50 to 500 dollars from 1899 to 1908, mentions four regions with discoveries but unknown origins, and highlights the hope of finding original sources as prices rise. It also mentions laundry starch and Defiance Starch as a recommended product to improve wash results.
A NY bar member meets John G Carlisle and taunts him over Mullins versus Jenkinson. Carlisle retorts that he is concerned only for the supreme court’s reputation. The exchange appears in Marpers Weekly.
The body of a young woman was unearthed in the Priddy lead mines of Somersetshire England, about 16 or 17 feet deep in a waterlogged slit. The hair is well preserved in its original style, and five large wine and green glass beakers lay beside the remains.
The extraordinary popularity of fine white goods this summer makes the choice of Starch a matter of great importance. Defiance Starch, free from injurious chemicals, is the only safe option for fine fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffener requires only half the usual quantity, delivering a perfect finish equal to that when new.
Engineer in charge reports 14 workmen died while constructing the Past river tunnels in New York City. Fatalities occurred under extreme pressure, 324 pounds per square inch above normal atmospheric pressure, during high pressure work conditions.
At 109 years old Mrs Elizabeth Fox of near Smithton Pettis county Missouri may reach her birthday on February 14 1907 born in Jefferson county Kentucky she moved with her husband to Missouri sixty years ago living in Lewis county after the Civil War then Pettis county four of six children survive with a brother in Canada Baptist church member never wore glasses and health good. Dr Fred V Loos state charities member plans bills to abolish capital punishment and to require tuberculosis cancer and insanity certificates for marriage licenses and to curb ill advised marriages. Apple growers urged to store crops Ozark Green county expects large apples price rises due to shortages in other states and speculators attempting oversupply. Mary Catherine Schoor of Butler celebrated a university milestone at home born in Baden Germany August 17 1806 she moved to America in 1858 about seventy relatives attended. she remains active with living descendants and climbs stairs without aid.
Gov Folk named new members to fill vacancies on the state board of agriculture. W G B Robert of Monticello Lewis county was named for the first district. John J Christian of Rockport Atchison county for the fourth district. N H Gentry of Sedalia Pettis county for the seventh district. W C Howell of Ot man Miller county for the eighth district.
A warrant is out in Sedalia for two men linked to a traveling circus on charges of abducting 14 year old Walter Howard. The boy, found in Harrisonville by Clinton Marshal Davis, was returned home. He recalls the abductors but not their names.
The Springfield Missouri land office reports for the fiscal year ended June 30 last. Entries totaled 1784 and 142.87 acres of public land were disposed of. Receipts amounted to 45714.15 dollars.
A farmer near Chillicothe watched a field of melons ripe for harvest be raided by a small boy armed with a Jack-knife. The boy plundered every fruit, leaving the farmer heartbroken as he refused to prosecute but expressed sorrow at the loss of the crop.
Advocates urge a full overhaul of the Missouri fame law at the next assembly session to address gaps and update provisions. Supporters say revisions are needed to close loopholes and reflect current standards.
Otto Chrystal a deaf mute aged about 35 residing at Forest Green was struck by a Wabash engine one mile north of Glasgow at Lewis Mill and killed instantly. He was unmarried.
The farm residence of Joseph Norton near Whiteside was struck by lightning and burned recently. A cow perished in the blaze and a large straw stack was reduced to ashes.
The seventh annual reunion of the Ninth Missouri Cavalry will be held in Aieberly September 1 and 4. This was Ge Oden Guitars regiment. He is now a resident of Columbia. The secretary of the organization is Lieut. B. Ross of Slater, Mo.
Poultry owners near Downing warn neighbors about a large mink preying on flocks, with reports of many chickens killed. The animal is described as about a foot long and posing a serious threat to local yards.
A classic ad style report touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for tumors, claiming long bills and patient testimonials. It cites a Bradford Pennsylvania woman whose periods returned and tumor disappeared after five bottles, with Mrs Pinkham offering free guidance.
A distinguished Boston educator who visited a western college during examination week was not asked to speak to students as expected. He led a prayer praising the president, trustees, and students, noting high scholarship, righteousness, and loyalty while expressing gratitude for the opportunity to address the students.
The Cuban congress approved 1 million dollars to attract immigrants from Europe and the Canary Islands. The plan would pay passage for each emigrant to Cuba and bring field workers from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Italy.
India studies Japan to expand fisheries beyond coastal six miles. In Japan ten percent of the population is tied to fisheries, while in India only about one percent engage in fishing, most of it still done near shore in primitive methods.
A testimonial from Batth Creek Michigan claims Grape Nuts aids night sleep and daytime alertness. It describes relief from indigestion vomiting and bloating after switching from potatoes and meat, noting epilepsy of brain and nerves improve with a supper of Grape Nuts.
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