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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
2
Potosi Journal surveys a jumble of topics from Mars messages to suffrage debates, noting voices from Wu Ting-Fang and Young Turks, along with mass killings in Asia Minor, Dreadnought costs, and social aims like Father’s Day, while children and playgrounds spark lighter reflections.
Queen Alexandra has stepped into the suffrage debate by denouncing women’s voting rights. Previously able to stay out of the matter she now invites attention from suffragettes and supporters who will press for change.
Count Bon de Castellane intends a grand hunt in the Rocky Mountains. The eccentric noble cautions the expedition remain discreet to avoid misidentification as a dainty treat, as the public eye can host only one eminent hunter at once.
Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton, aged in their nineties, are praised for their long lives devoted to alleviating human suffering. The piece notes their enduring records across the Atlantic and praises the countless people they have helped.
The author notes life and 25 year sentences for Boyle kidnapers are not excessive but reflects on harsher outcomes if a child had been murdered. The piece observes public attitudes, cites regional disparities in how crimes are punished, and comments that in some places it is safer to kill than to sell alcohol.
A queer complaint from Coney Island reports police from the Gibson plan hampered by admiration from women. An official order replaces each handsome officer with an old married veteran to resist temptations and avoid engaging with the fair sex.
A Brooklyn bride welcomed home a party of six men she had been engaged to. They staged a counter celebration to mark their narrow escape, turning the homecoming into an ironic reunion.
Chicago men face a court ruling upholding alimony obligations up to six decades after divorce. The decision implies extended financial responsibility, prompting jokes that remaining married may be cheaper than paying ongoing support.
A Long Island minister says the present fashion of enormous hats is not conducive to holiness. He notes the profanity for which they are more or less responsible and states the case mildly in contrast.
English suffragettes shift from oratory to action as rockets bombard members of parliament. Frightened legislators whisper questions about what comes next while security tightens around the House.
Ten persons were killed and about forty injured when two electric cars on the Chicago Lake Shore South Bend line collided head on in Porter County Indiana. Motorman George A Reed was killed for disobedience of orders. the crash occurred near Bailey town as the east bound train No 59 traveling at about fifty miles per hour telescoped with the west bound No 58. The wreckage formed a mass with most fatalities in the smoking compartment front end. rescuers used nearby home as a temporary hospital. The road has operated South Bend to Chicago for about a year.
Mrs Charles Harridin of East Fifth and Walnut streets cried as her wooden leg listed as household property was seized in a mortgage foreclosure. She pleaded with loan agents to spare it, hid it in the bed, but the leg was discovered and carried away with the other goods.
On the banks of the Pacunre river the six year old son of Mrs. Gabriel Bustilles was seized and carried away by a large alligator in an incident reported as a dramatic riverfront peril.
The Duchess of Aosta will travel to the United States to stay several months. Her sister, the Duchess of Guiz, has already sailed aboard the Berlin bound for New York.
A. L Myer of the United States Army designates the fair grounds for southwest troops encampment and maneuvers. Tents will be pitched August 21 and the stay extends to August 28.
Dennison Texas fire destroyed the M., K. & T. railroad shops and planing mill causing about 8000 dollars in loss. Heavy rain saved adjacent buildings.
A Philadelphia North American editorial argues that in the twentieth century only those who sharpen their minds and train their hands rise above the unskilled mass, avoiding a fate of being trodden down while alive.
A torn leaf from a book can be repaired by pasting white tissue paper over the tear using transparent paste, allowing the print to show through the new layer.
A fragmented clipping reports taxation changes described as inadequate by critics while supporters claim progressives push for amendments. The text hints at a clash over how to address corporate taxation and reform measures.
Five progressive senators Borah Bristow Cummins La Follette and Clapp met to set their stance on the income tax amendment to the tariff bill. They say the president's plan to tax corporate net earnings can work with their demand for an amendment and will be pursued in harmony. They favor a tax on net corporate income, aiming for broad application and equality across corporate and individual sources.
In Pittsburgh eight thousand employees of the One & Laughlin Steel company are notified that starting June 1 their wage rate will be ten percent higher than the rate in force since last April when a similar reduction was made.
The historic church of Marsaline in Namur Belgium was destroyed by fire. It housed a valuable Rubens painting. The incident has left the town mourning a cultural loss and raised questions about fire safety at heritage sites.
Advices report additional slight earthquakes in Toulon and Marseille. Harbor water at Marseille fell two feet and rose back to normal after several hours, indicating ongoing seismic activity near the coast.
New York City reports the sale of the Central of Georgia railway to the Illinois Central, a plan forecast for over a year, carrying out anticipated consolidation in the U.S. railroad industry.
Paris report states the French institute split the Osiris prize of 20000 dollars between M. Bleriot and Gabriel Voisin for their aviation advances.
Hussein Kiazim Bey, newly named ambassador from Mehmed V to the United States, was formally received by President Taft at the White House. The meeting underscored diplomatic ties as the Turkish sultan’s envoy met the U.S. leader in Washington.
Joseph B. Klein of Chicago a private in Company A First Illinois National Guard is on trial for the murder of 16 year old Earl Nelson at Kankakee on August 15 1908. Nelson was stabbed with a bayonet while attempting to board a special train to quell race riots. The jury of ten farmers a businessman and a workman was completed after three days of deliberation.
Honolulu report states forty five delegates from the Japanese Union on Hawaii island, representing nine thousand laborers, ended a four day session without striking. They will present a demand statement to planters seeking a ten hour day at one dollar, overtime and Sunday rates, and quarters matching Spanish and Portuguese workers. They plan to meet the planters association on Monday.
Louisville scene reports both men dead after a pistol duel following a work dispute. Frank Sliggers, a railroad and detective for Kentucky and Indiana Bridge and Rail Road, and W. T. Charles, a switchman for Illinois Central Railroad, fought in a saloon after an earlier clash with a Kentucky and Indiana employee. Both fatalities occurred Thursday afternoon.
Chattanooga Tennessee reports that the Hales Bar lock and dam, 17 miles from the city, now in full operation after three years of work costing over 3 million dollars, makes the Tennessee River navigable to Chattanooga year round and develops 50 000 horse power.
Detroit reports the National Council Junior Order of United American Mechanics approved a three degree ritual replacing the single degree. It also accepted the Tennessee state council's gift of grounds and buildings for a home for aged and indigent members, with a projected cost of 75000 dollars in Tennessee.
Official report to Coroner Hoffman says Mrs. Xora Clemenson wife of Dr. Haldane Clemenson died May 31 from externally administered chloroform in Chicago. The case names the deceased and the city, noting the coroner’s involvement and a formal finding.
Vienna reports a severe thunder storm lashed the Sanok district causing extensive property damage and loss of life. Many houses were struck by lightning and occupants were killed amid widespread destruction and danger.
A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed in the U S district court here Thursday afternoon against the Wood stock Iron company. The firm is headquartered and operates plants at Anniston Alabama.
A band of armed men assaulted the estate of a local landholder near Kiev and after being refused a large payment shot the landowner his mother three peasants and a servant. The attackers fled the scene.
Joseph Matson piloted a Chalmers Detroit Blue Bird to victory in the light car race over 232.47 miles at Crown Point Indiana, finishing in 4 hours 31 minutes 21 seconds. Locomobile driven by Robertson and Monson’s Marson followed as the top rivals. the field started with sixteen, with Ford and Renault withdrawing.
A burglary accusation is filed against High Sheriff William Henry and attorneys William Kinney Mason Prosser in connection with the Jiji newspaper safe blow and seizure of editors papers. The indictment ties the act to alleged plans by strike leaders to control the islands. Grand jury probes the matter.
L B Houck, new sole owner of The Corntassel Pilgrim, vows Shelby County Railroad will be the biggest little line in Missouri. He plans an up to date engine, steel passenger coach, vestibule ends, mahogany interior, and numerous freight cars. Consider extension toward large cities to serve Shelby county. Built in 1907 to link Shelbyville with Burlington main line at Shelbina. Houck took possession June 1 after operation by local company since December 1907.
E B Hale, a St Louis County Negro, says after ten years he has perfected a plan to colonize 200000 Black residents in 37000 acres across Carter and Butler counties. Homes will be sold to Negroes for five dollars down and fifteen dollars monthly with a brick plant to be built. Hale cites a Chicago trust company ready to finance with two million dollars of bonds.
Chicago aims to build the Ampitheatre the largest convention hall in the nation, three times bigger than Madison Square Garden. Announced by Harlow N. Higginbotham, the elliptical arena will seat about 45,000 people and resemble the Flavian amphitheatre in Rome with minor changes.
Adolf N. Nordstrom, convicted of killing John Peterson, a railroad gang foreman in February, was hanged in Salem Oregon. On the gallows he urged temperance, saying liquor should be kept down and expressing sorrow for his deed. He offered a prayer for salvation.
San Francisco reports the wreck of the French trading schooner Tamari Tahiti after a south seas storm. The steamer Maripose, arriving from Tahiti, brought the news and eight crew members were rescued.
Some 5000 Turners from across the United States camp in Cincinnati for the national Turners annual turnfest. The event will span ten days with visitors living in tents in a large city tent area erected by locals. Facilities include 50 showers and ample kitchen accommodations.
Richard Beffley a Brooklyn steamfitter in a jealous rage shot his wife Margaret 18 mortally wounding her then fatally wounded himself with two shots in the head and heart.
Six and a half tons of virgin gold valued at 3.2 million dollars arrived in Seattle aboard the steamer Jefferson from Juneau. It stands as the largest single shipment ever sent from Alaska, signaling a major transit of wealth to the mainland mints and banks.
Emma Goldman urged hoboken strikers to stay at work and remove salt from bread. She argued that the unrest would provoke thought and deepen political understanding among the workers.
A grand jury in Jackson Kentucky investigating the attempted assassination of feudist Ed Callahan was discharged without returning an indictment.
The Jackson county court increased the state saloon license from 200 to 300 dollars annually, boosting county revenue by 62,500 dollars based on 625 licenses. County, city, and federal shares are 500, 500, and 25 dollars respectively, while Gov Hadley urged no revenue raise and county judges opposed the measure.
The Prison Inspectors awarded a one year coal contract to Waverly Coal company at 2.48 per ton delivered to the Missouri State Penitentiary, replacing Lexington Coal which charged 2.59 per ton. About 25,000 tons are consumed yearly, yielding a saving of 11 cents per ton.
Gov Hadley directs Adjutant General Rumbold to mobilize state troops for the annual encampment at the rifle range near Nevada. The tour of duty runs from July 18 through July 25, inclusive.
Nathan Durant, a 30 year old farmer, shot his brother Frank Durant during a drunken incident in Tindall. The bullet seriously wounded Frank after he pleaded with Nathan to stop. Town constable W. H. Tavenner pursued and captured Durant.
Gov Hadley completes term by signing 418 bills and vetoing 45. Legislature ends with capital return to Jefferson City as the governor and his aides leave the Hotel Baltimore quarters.
Clinton Norton aged 38, a Rolla School of Mines graduate, was killed when a large stone fell from the roof of the S. S. & 8. mine at Badger. The accident left him nearly instantly dead.
The Lexington Intelligencer notes that Lafayette County will gain a system of good roads in the future, and laments the hardships of the old road system on people, animals, and vehicles.
A short, sly note suggesting no Missourian will demand proof of a claimed plum region find. The tone implies caution or reluctance about announcing a new and luscious persimmon discovery in Southern Missouri at this moment.
William L. Moore of Jefferson City was shot from ambush near Cedar City just after talking with a man named Crider. Moore died an hour later. the weapon was aimed at Crider, not Moore.
Debate surrounds Missouri policy allowing dental students to practice on convicts in Jefferson City. Critics call it cruel and unusual punishment while proponents argue it offers hands on training under supervision in a state program.
A Chicago reader recalls Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aiding a severe health scare involving displacements inflammation and a small tumor. The testimonial urges other women to seek relief without surgery, insisting the remedy has restored health for many with similar symptoms.
Slimkins asks if Podger minded handing a five dollar matter to the bill collector yesterday. Podger replies he borrowed a dollar from the collector.
Prof. Carl C. Petersen of Dubuque related a Bible lesson incident at a dinner. He recounted repeating the verse about rising, taking the young child and his mother, fleeing to Egypt, and showing a bright picture. A little girl asked where is the flea.
A patient recounts symptoms to a physician who warns him to quit whisky and soda. Months later the patient reports full compliance, quipping that he has given up soda entirely, while gradually tapering off whisky.
A reflective, ribald line contrasts a man’s early hearing of a woman’s soft yes with the later loud insistence of a wake up call, in a brisk, humorous tone about awakening desire.
A witty quote from the Houston Post contrasts past and present behavior about privacy and personal criticism. The remark reflects how discretion and honesty shape relationships when couples are alone versus in public.
A Denver woman recounts months of poor appetite and weakness after meals. After trying Grape Nuts she notes relief from stomach distress, renewed energy, and a 12 pound weight gain. She credits the food and a shift to proper nourishment for her recovery. Read the famous little book The.
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