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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
2
An Illinois man won a bride on an election bet and will know in years if he won. Yale may build a stadium where Greek meets Greek. A theorist argues life could be prolonged forever, posing welfare risks. People who once denounced a play called Camille are too dazed to comment on current stage performances.
An Arkansas editor dismisses the subject Emperor Bill, labeling him too devilish gabby. The remark suggests brevity or other merits may underlie the finding, indicating a critique of communication style over content.
A Paris movement to tax travelers was launched but collapsed as French men chose to keep charging visitors at existing rates. The episode reflects ongoing friction over tourism costs and local attitudes toward visitor revenue.
A renowned French driver named Szisz has just arrived here and, when his employer seeks him, he will merely need to make a sound like a soda fountain. The remark underscores his anticipated arrival and easy summons in his new environment.
Opinion asserts Europe should cease deriding American wealth as respect for it appears evident in many matrimonial negotiations, warning against airs of superiority. The piece argues perceived wealth influences negotiations and calls for a balanced view of economic status in international social exchanges.
Clergymen report that Gypsy Smith has converted several Cleveland ministers, prompting local church leaders to react with mixed feelings and cautious scrutiny. The widespread reactions reflect divided views on revivalism and religious outreach within the city.
A historical note describes a revived Chinese rule that the new emperor must be from the next generation, a policy long debated by regent factions and supporters seeking future influence. The text hints at a maintained tradition driven by political interests seeking to shape succession.
If the German threat persists, Britons may soon dream of fleets of Zeppelins emerging from rain over the North Sea as an air raid scare deepens.
A supreme court judge declares the football season ends on Thanksgiving with the student year devoted to study, while the season proper concludes with general thanksgiving. The remark suggests the judge was long ago moved from bench to sidelines.
In France Mons Dufour has made thermometer tubes of pure quartz. The quartz tubes are highly transparent and resist heat better than glass, enabling thermometers to measure high temps. Quartz does not soften below about 1,800 degrees, allowing readings above 465 degrees Fahrenheit.
At a Dublin science meeting Prof G Ellicott Smith argued that Nile valley remains reveal a shared ancient race with Egypt, Nutia, showing little physical change over 6,000 years. He noted stature around five feet three inches across periods, implying continuity rather than major evolution.
The text traces how the term czar entered English from Slavic, noting the Bulgarian use of common for ruler after independence, the spelling czar with sound cues, and the Russian pronunciation closest to tear, with a final o altering the sound toward St. Petersburg speech.
It is estimated that over a thousand foreigners are enrolled in American universities. For years Americans traveled abroad to pursue top education, creating a reciprocal exchange and leaving a debt of knowledge to other nations.
Government orders to the Japanese public urged them not to stare at foreigners and to avoid insulting remarks about the manners, costumes, or conversation of the sisters during the American fleet’s visit.
A new New York club forbids servants from taking tips with dismissal as punishment. The article argues this tipping servitude resists removal and calls for tipping workers to rally against the policy. It emphasizes that those who desire freedom must act to end the practice.
A report notes that researchers contend monkeys have language-like communication yet the scientist tends to control the discourse and resources, limiting the monkeys from independent expression.
Three men robbed the State Bank of Ceresco in Saunders County near Lincoln early Saturday, escaping with 35.0 currency after dynamiting the vault. They used a buggy and horses and fled toward Ashland, with posses forming in Lancaster and Saunders counties. Authorities suspect the same gang that looted Keene and Gibbon the previous day, now totaling about 160,900 dollars from three banks in under 24 hours. One robber may have been wounded during Friday's raids.
Washington dispatch reports Venezuela has declared war on Holland. Secretary Hibbin in Bogota relays a Caracas telegram dated December 14 stating the blockade and captured Venezuelan vessel prompted the government to proclaim a state of war.
Reports from Caracas Thursday described martial law curbing crowds while revolutionary forces prepare to oust Castro. Curacao residents anticipate Venezuela’s overthrow and call for harsher Dutch action as commercial disruption fuels tensions. Rioting has crippled Caracas and driven Castro allies inland for safety.
Metropolis reports Rufus Sumner and family critically ill from arsenic laced coffee. John Brooks, a Black man jailed on charges of the deed, had previously been paroled to Sumner's Chester County farm. Four diners sickened. arsenic found in Brooks' room. Brooks claims ignorance and says a stranger bought the poison.
In Mound City officers hunted murderers of Charles W. Spickert found dead in the Illinois Central yards with throat cut and eighteen stab wounds. He had accumulated pay, drawing at least 250 dollars earlier Friday. no money or check was found on the body.
The Hague reports all Holland rejoices over Venezuela's revolt against Castro. Foreign office officials say the uprising aligns with their campaign of reprisals and believe Castro's power is broken, predicting abdication soon and future agreement once Castro is removed.
Two steamers known as torpedo planters have left New York for San Francisco and will arrive in about two months. The Col. G Armstead and Maj. Samuel Ringgold, sister ships of 204 net tons each, will be deployed on the coast from Puget Sound to San Diego to plant mines. Officers aboard will instruct artillerymen at coast points in harbor mining.
Dr Jolin P Long prominent specialist was found dead Saturday beside a clipped sermon by a minister urging death for wreckers of homes Police say death likely from inhaling gas He was unmarried and had lived in Memphis for several years coming from Germany He reportedly had ample funds
Cape Hayten reports enthusiastic reception of Antoine Simon as Hayt President elect Gen Simon hailed by local delegates and populace, Te Deum sung at cathedral, receptions held in salons, widespread contentment with government.
Carmi resident Wil Henry Mitchell aged 27 died while coon hunting after volunteering to climb a tree and punch a coon from its den. As he ascended a limb broke causing a fall that broke his back. He and companions had just released a large coon.
Philadelphia officer Edward Mooney was fatally struck after being thrown from his horse by a streetcar early Saturday, police reported. The accident occurred in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as Mooney attempted to assist at the scene.
Two well dressed men planned a bank robbery in Farley Missouri on Friday night but fled in a skiff kept on the Missouri bank. Authorities chased none. The attempted theft failed and no injuries were reported.
Three hundred Tuna Glass company workers in Clarksburg West Virginia walked off at midnight demanding a 25 percent wage increase the firm refused. The action halts production as labor dispute escalates between employees and management.
Mrs Catherine B R Gary fainted and died in Crawfordsville court as Rev D B Duncan testified in a crowded divorce case. Officials cited heart disease triggered by the excitement as the cause.
Sultan Abdul Hamid departed the Yildiz Kiosk at 11:30 in a state coach amid wild acclaim and was taken to the parliament house. The English- language dispatch notes the new parliament would convene at 1 o’clock with Abd Te vad Hey, the first secretary of the chancellery, as escort.
Mount Vernon resident W. E. Finley owns a 240 acre farm in Lawrence county once valued at 310000 which three years later jumped to 990000. He refused a 1000000 offer, with oil wells on the property producing thousands of gallons daily and large royalty income.
Edward White of the Twentieth Kansas Volunteers who served in the Philippines and swam the Bag Bag river with W B Trembly under Filipino fire died at his home in Kansas City Kansas.
London reports British torpedo boat 59 a total wreck on Sharplus rock after stranded Wednesday evening. The crew of 14 had a narrow escape from drowning.
Prosecution in a night riders case starts evidence in Union City Tennessee as a petition to impeach Gov Malcolm Patterson and Judge Joseph E Jones circulates countywide. Col Zacharis Taylor testifies as the star witness after being taken from Walnut Log Hotel and whipped during the October 19 incident.
Two Big Four passenger trains collided near Lilly, Illinois, on Thursday after misinterpreted train orders caused the crash. Twenty people were injured, with engineer John Stacker of Urbana among the most seriously hurt, feared dead by some surgeons. Other victims include Henry Brand of Peoria Illinois Christopher Rapper of Pekin and John Andrews of Indianapolis.
A will disposing of property valued at 250000 was found Thursday sealed in an envelope nailed to the bottom of a washtub. Patrick Monahan died last September with no prior will, and his brother John Monahan of Chicago was appointed administrator. The brother located the document in a cellar during his search.
Ola N A Deadman a 27 year old Big Four railroad brakeman from Timra died after falling under moving train while attempting to board in Carmi Illinois. He was a Brotherhood member and planned to stay off trips until after Christmas with his parents in Sheffield Ola N A Deadman died in the accident.
In Ellenville at the August 29 1906 fair Mrs Mary S Roper was entangled in a rope during an aeronautical exhibition and won a $1000 verdict in supreme court against Ulster County Agricultural Society after seeking $25000 damages.
Judge Bethea dismissed a Chicago suit for 40 000 against Standard Oil by agreement. City claimed the amount for services of oil inspectors who checked naphtha and gasoline for Standard. Settlement understood to be out of court.
In Muskogee Oklahoma Miss Quincy a Black woman was shot in the head with a revolver. The bullet severed part of her tongue. Tom Bailey admits firing the shot but says it was an accident.
William Wilson colored, 24, was found guilty of the July 12 murder of Mrs. Millie Plum, 18, at Carl Junction. The court sentenced Wilson to death in Carthage, Missouri.
Ir win Koester, aged years, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Koester from across the line in Gallatin county, fell into a kettle where his father was rendering lard. He was removed by his parents but died within minutes.
William Miller aged 74 a retired farmer living northwest of Fairfield was found dead by his woodpile Friday morning. Heart failure was identified as the cause of death.
Harrisburg judge Friday sentenced Sanderson Snyder Matheus and Shumaker to pay a $9000 fine and serve two years in the pen for grafting connected with furnishing the new state capitol.
Springfield reports Frank Bryant known as Squint Sullivan was hanged Friday morning in the Sangamon county jail for the murder of Thomas Brady last August.
Missouri reports final corn production at 182,471,700 bushels from 6,530,400 acres with an average of 27.9 bushels per acre. Last year yielded 222,000,000 bushels at 32.7 bushels per acre on 7,292,000 acres. Farm price averages 56 cents, total crop value around 101 million dollars. Winter wheat area down 14 percent to 1,650,000 acres. State Board of Charities reelects officers. Gov Folk president, Mary Perry vice president, Frank Bowman secretary. Debate on a nonpartisan state board of control and abolishing county-fund fees for state hospitals.
Following rumors that National Exchange bank failure affected State Savings bank, cashier W. O. Oldham of State Savings shot at Union National bank president H. McDaniel. McDaniel was not hit. The dispute began when Oldham believed McDaniel spread the rumor and a quarrel ensued after a fist fight.
The Missouri State Horticultural Society held its annual meeting at Springfield and elected 1909 officers: A. T. Nelson of Lebanon president, W. D. Maxwell of St. Joseph first vice president, H. S. Wayman of Principeton second vice president, George T. Tippin Nichols re elected secretary, and W. T. Flourney of Marionville treasurer. No site was set for the next meeting.
Missouri coal mining shows six fatal accidents this year the lowest since the industry began. Inspector R S Thomas praises operators for safety efforts and inspector compliance. He notes 11,000 miners, most organized and experienced, with demand for a larger share of the coal business as revival hints emerge.
The Democratic state central committee met to elect a new national committeeman after the death of W. A. Rothwell during the campaign. With the U S senator election and lieutenant governor contest at issue, the decision postpones the election to the first Monday in January when a meeting will be held in Jefferson City.
Students at the University of Missouri have formed the first college I O O F lodge in the nation. The group aims to expand the movement to other universities and plans to purchase a house to serve as a home for all student Odd Fellows on campus.
A Macon meeting of ministers and business men planned a local option election for January 29. Temperance advocates claim county gains are offset by the county seat remaining wet. Large liquor shipments are reportedly leaving Macon daily to dry areas in the county.
Judge Francis H. Trimble of Livingston County Circuit Court bans any party from providing intoxicating liquor to paroled prisoners. Those aiding directly or indirectly face contempt of court, arrest, fines, and imprisonment.
Mrs. John F. Glenn wife of a leading local Republican in Troy gave birth to twin boys on Tuesday. The children were named William Taft Glenn and Herbert Hadley Glenn by their father, who expressed enthusiasm at the news.
The saloon in the Metropolitan hotel in Springfield has been closed after a riot act revocation following the killing of Charles Sheppard by Gus Rainey in the barroom several weeks earlier.
Grace McLaughlin formerly of Merceline now in Pocatello Idaho was elected Blaine County superintendent by a large majority, signaling a notable political achievement for the Missouri native in Idaho county administration.
The society bought an old map of Missouri with 13 counties and a 1827 map showing 28 counties. The 1827 map marks trails that aid the Daughters of the Revolution and their effort to trace the Santa Fe trail through Missouri, per the Columbia Herald.
Dr. Charles E. Brown Jr a well known local physician died at Springfield hospital from wounds after a pistol fell from his pocket in the basement of his home while he checked the furnace he had carried the revolver fearing robbers detailed in the report.
Trenton city council directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance that would impose a $50 fine on dramshop operators for serving free lunch. The move targets free meals linked to alcohol service and could reshape local hospitality practices.
A new financial institution named The Union Station Bank of St. Louis will begin business around January 1 1909. It will be the only bank within a railroad station in the United States and will stay open for business until 10 PM to serve travelers.
The fifth annual meeting of the Central Missouri Dental Association was held at Boonville recently with more than 70 dentists in attendance.
William Weinand a well known Glasgow businessman died of heart paralysis at St Josephs hospital Beonville after recent heart surgery. He had been a prominent local figure for 15 years and his death followed ongoing illness.
Rev. John Frank Smith resigns as pastor of First Baptist Church Chillicothe to accept a call at Benton Boulevard Baptist Church Kansas City.
A midnight furnace room blaze at Springfield Business College caused under 500 dollars in damage. About 200 male and female students on the second and third floor dormitories fled to the streets in night clothes and barefoot, many dragging trunks. No injuries were reported.
Gov J W Folk proclaims amendments Nos 2 and 3 adopted at the November 3 election. They become operative as part of the state constitution without any legislative enforcing act.
Gov Folk appoints James 5S Scaglen as inspector of nils for the city of Plattsburg Clinton county for a term of two years from December 13 1908.
The treasury shows balance as of October 31 at 1,256,917.25 dollars. November receipts total 307,190.52 dollars and disbursements 226,180.45 dollars. The balance on November 30 stands at 1,337,927.42 dollars.
The first annual meeting of the National Association of Suggestive Therapeutists was held in Nevada with delegations from 36 states in attendance.
Mrs George F Lowell urges a study of salaries for women teachers in Newton Mass The move follows Mrs Tucker who opposed women’s enfranchisement and argued for more men in schools Suffragists note raising women teachers’ pay could prompt the school board to hire more women rather than men.
Mrs Algy Cockburn of Shiloh Ohio describes Clyde’s yearlong battle with eczema. Doctors offered no relief until Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent were used. The first night brought sleep and within six weeks he was entirely well. A leading physician recommends Cuticura. June 11 1907.
A Kansas City Journal quip contrasts writing tools becoming lap-held. A man notes the writer holds a letter pad on the lap while composing. The woman replies with a playful prompt about placing a typewriter on the lap, prompting a wry exchange.
Pettit s Eye Salve strengthens tired eyes and relieves strain as a tonic for weak watery eyes. Advertised by druggists or Howard Bros in Buffalo New York. A Ruskin quote notes work is done well when done with a will.
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