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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
2
A collage from the Potosi Journal features musings on airships and aviation satire, with jabs at France, Zeppelin, D Annunzio, and Milan. It also notes a court sum of 50, miscellany items about gas, births, wealth, and a San Francisco reaction to a silk-smuggling exclusion law.
One hundred Chicago young women describe the ideal husband as the head of the house. They appear determined to each catch a husband, each aiming to secure a partner who fulfills that role.
In New York a firm partner received 12000 dollars a year to keep clear of the business and do nothing. The terse description implies a large percentage payoff for minimal effort, a situation critics deem wasteful and corrupt.
An English peer offered an abject apology to Lady Granard formerly Miss Beatrice Mills of New York for calling her in a political address a dumped American heiress with a title. The incident highlights the lighter side and foibles of high society manners and foolhardiness.
Limited enthusiasm exists for a ten mile high balloon mission to reach Mars. If contact is made, the first Earth message may tout a real estate boom on Mars and urge investing in planetary lots.
A Washington navy department employee poll shows an overwhelming majority against moving work hours earlier to gain daylight recreation. Other government workers may feel differently, but evidence remains limited.
A Chicago woman intends to purchase a husband with $200, a sum she deems sufficient for the purpose. She makes clear she expects to obtain nothing but a Chicago man, underlining the local bias in her unusual matchmaking bid.
In Worcester Massachusetts a street whistling license is required for anyone who wishes to whistle on the streets. The rule provokes puzzled comment with humor suggesting the law aims to control men who whistle away other men’s dogs.
A report notes the premier of England escaped confrontation with suffragettes via a side door. Public opinion favors bravery in leaders, but valor does not always translate to broad endorsement, suggesting mixed reactions to the escape.
Prof Pickering proposes testing for any inhabitants on Mars before launching a 10 million dollar signals scheme. The idea aims to avoid oversubscribing the fund and gauges the feasibility of interplanetary communication prior to the big expenditure.
An explosion in a Chicago business district near Clark and Washington streets injured two or three severely and damaged stores, with officials puzzling over the cause. The blast, likely dynamite, damaged a central telephone exchange and tied to a two year series of gamblers war bombs. Police estimate $160000 in damages. fifty electric installers and gamblers are among suspects. Twenty five thousand telephones were knocked out, thirteen girl operators were on duty when the blast occurred.
Charles Heatty of 421 Independence Avenue in Pittsburg awoke believing he was attacked by a burglar and fatally strangled his wife Mary during sleep. He fled, told a policeman of the crime, was arrested, and detained for inquiry. Mrs Beatty, gravely injured, confirmed parts of the story but refused to prosecute. Heatty was released by a police magistrate.
A wedding ball for Bertrand Seaux's daughter and Jean Mouton's son sparked a fatal stabbing. Anizeme Credever died of a heart wound while John Melacon was arrested and claimed a zealous friend stabbed Credever in the back. The quarrel arose over a dance and the pair retired to a secluded spot. All involved belong to the parish's old-time Creole aristocracy.
In New York City A H Flint a Wall Street broker struck Gutman Rubin on May 65. Rubin kicked the car and sued Flint. Flint counterclaimed $150 for scraping varnish off the auto when Rubin was knocked down delaying trial until September.
Hundreds of Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians gathered in Watonga Oklahoma for the annual sun dance. The event extends through July 5 with more than 2,000 participants and visitors from across the country are expected to witness the celebration.
F G Mansey cashier of the Bank of Durbin was killed when his automobile became uncontrollable and plunged over a 100 foot precipice near Elkins WV. The car and occupant fell the full distance, per local report.
In Belmez Cordova province Spain a fire damp explosion killed eleven miners and left many injured. Rescue teams searched the mine for bodies as authorities investigated the incident.
Woman identified by dental work is found murdered near Back Creek in St Michaels. Suspect Emmitt E. or John T. Roberts, a friend of the deceased, is arrested after the victim Edith May Woodill’s body is recovered with a crushed skull and burned clothing. Motive remains unclear as investigation links the crime to a bungalow on Roberts’ farm near Capt. Thompson.
During a violent thunderstorm in Perry Iowa Fred K Mell former chief of the Des Moines fire department and a wealthy resident was struck and killed by lightning while riding home in a buggy. His horse carried the body to the post office where Postmaster F M Hoey received it for examination. The coroner ruled death on the scene. Lightning also struck the Christian church demolishing its tower.
William Adler, former president of the now-defunct State National Bank of New Orleans, was freed on $40,000 bail as he appeals a lower court ruling.
In Waco Texas George Cohen aged 9 used a target rifle after a trivial quarrel to fatally shoot Maggie Farrell aged 17 in Edgefield a suburb. Local authorities report a shocking juvenile homicide and ongoing investigation.
Armour Dowler attempted to kill his 3 year old daughter after a public safety incident failed to explode a cartridge. He cut his throat with a razor. the wife died in the incident in Ford City Pennsylvania.
Seven miners were badly burned in a gas explosion at the Dixon-Poca Coal Company's mine in Huger West Virginia. One man was gravely injured and may die from the blast.
Vice-President Sherman wore a blue cotton suit praised for cooling comfort. The garment, grown and produced in Muskogee county Georgia, was presented via Representative Adams of Georgia. He noted a similar suit would be worn by Governor-elect Brown at inauguration.
Mrs Emma Monthy driven temporarily insane by heat leaped with her eight year old daughter from the roof of a five story Brooklyn apartment building on Quincy Street. Both died instantly. The husband, superintendent of the building, watched as mother and child sought relief from the heat.
Constantinople reports the government has determined Abdul Hamid, the deposed sultan, holds cash deposits of 5,000,000 Turkish pounds in the Imperial Bank of Germany. Turkish authorities seek legal steps to obtain possession of the funds.
Omaha Neb reports the six year struggle by Denver Union No. 40 of the International Printing Pressmen's Union ends with adoption of a by law requiring four years of actual press work to qualify for union membership.
Two large barns belonging to George Woods near Franklin were destroyed by fire in Jacksonville area. All horses were saved along with many vehicles and farm implements. several thousand bushels of corn consumed. Estimated loss about $5,000.
Ninety nine fresh cholera cases and forty suspected cases were admitted to municipal hospitals in the 24 hours ending noon Friday. There were 34 deaths attributed to the disease.
Robert L. S. McClure of New York wed Edith Dodds daughter of Illinois board of pharmacy secretary at St George's church Harrow Square London on a special license in a London ceremony.
Florence Sulli van, cousin of Timothy D. Sullivan known as the Big Feller and longtime Tammany leader in the Eighth assembly district, died at his home from heart failure worsened by heat in New York City.
A westbound Canadian Pacific freight train derailed near Kamloops, killing five tramps who were riding the cars. Two other hitchhikers were badly injured in the crash. Winnipeg man among those involved, details pending official report.
Walter Wither spoon, a farmer living ten miles northwest of Springfield, was struck by lightning while plowing. The bolt killed him instantly and tore all clothing from his body, even shoes.
The ruling holds that cities lost the authority to tax automobiles when the state enacted the automobile tax license law, effectively transferring or removing local taxing power. The decision clarifies the constitutional reach of state preemption over municipal fiscal tools.
Chung Sin, Leon Ling roommate in New York, describes seeing Leon Ling strangle missionary Elsie Sigel with a handkerchief in a dim room, then claims no part in the killing while authorities press for full testimony. He confirms seizure of the scene as police grill him with questions through the night.
Andrew Dickson, 38, a lineman for Union Electric Light and Power, was killed Wednesday when he was shocked by crossing wires and fell 30 feet at Euclid and Laclede avenues in St. Louis Missouri.
The Donneville stage bound for Sierra County with five passengers was held up by a masked highwayman shortly after departure. No injuries reported and pursuit underway.
Street car workers growling over terms threaten a walkout in Pittsburg. Superintendent Jones urged union leaders to wait for President Callery's arrival before ordering action.
In St Augustine, Florida, Reverend Buckley assistant rector of the cathedral drowned Wednesday afternoon at South Beach while surf bathing. The accident occurred during a routine bath with no immediate witnesses, rescue attempts followed but were unsuccessful. Local clergy and officials extended condolences as investigators review the mishap.
Rio Janeiro reports gas company workers, part of the light and power outfit, have gone on strike. The city is in darkness but there are no disorders.
The Ford No 2 car finished the ocean to ocean race at the exposition grounds at 12 50 PM after entering the city at 12 35 PM. The Shawmut car placed a close second.
Kansas City Southeast Traction company officers were elected with Charles A. S. Sims as president and Howard W. Gibson as vice president. The board of directors includes J. H. Hulse T. D. Hughes and M. D. Garner. Survey work reaches Lone Jack with rock work near Raytown and Little Blue progress. earth work to start when weather allows. line 목표 Lone Jack by 1910 and eventual reach to Jefferson City.
The final report of W L Watkins who retired as state supervisor of building and loan associations notes Gov Hadley appointed Sherman T Gresham as the new post. Missouri on June 10 1909 had 128 associations with assets totaling 10168631.01, the highest since 1900, up from 7580608.62 in 1905, a four year rise of 2588022.39 averaging about 647000 per year.
Rev R H Cooper special commissioner for the Missouri conference of the M E Church South says God designed the preacher to be poor but not to starve and seeks a $100000 endowment for superannuated clergy. He neared the goal, only $12000 short. He notes most ministers earn under $500 yearly and could not save for a rainy day. The fund would provide about 25 a month for retired ministers.
Dr. W. P. Cutler state dairy and food commissioner is named United States inspector of foods and drugs. He will inspect goods shipped from other states into Missouri, hold inquiries, and bring prosecutions. He returns from a two weeks state tour and will seek action in Kansas City against a manufacturer selling a product labeled blackberry cordial containing alcohol and glucose saccharine and other ingredients.
The motion for a new trial in the state case against Clyde Gow former minister accused as an accessory in the death of Miss Elizabeth Gleason at Elsberry Missouri was denied in the circuit court at Mexico. Gow received a four year sentence from a jury in the January trial. Bond for appeal filed and case set for October term of the supreme court.
Miss Mary Harrison a University of Missouri student awoke at midnight to learn her father J A Harrison 500 was paralyzed at Auxvasse 25 miles away. She began a livery ride to his bedside but was met by an automobile and taken home where she found him dead. Harrison 70 had been in good health the day before.
With Governor Hadley away to tend his ailing father and Lieutenant Governor Gmelich out of state for health reasons, Senator Humphrey acted as governor. The arrangement placed a Democrat in the chief executive chair despite a Republican leadership in state government.
The Spanish American War veterans concluded their state reunion at St. Joseph with a banquet at the Robidoux hotel. They voted to hold the encampment and reunion next year in Kansas City from June 15 to 17.
Independence Sentinel owner W. N. Southern, Jr., sells his interests in the paper to E. C. Gordon of Kansas City, Kansas. Southern has served as editor for 20 years.
The Monroe house a pioneer hotel in Jefferson City changed hands James W Houchin a prison contractor of convict labor bought it from Ernest Simonson and Henry Dewy for 20000 dollars
Dr Albert Ross Hill president of the University of Missouri will deliver the principal address at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle on teachers day July 19. His acceptance comes as the event highlights education and regional progress.
Jefferson City Missouri officials questioned half a dozen St Joseph convicts to learn if any knew of murders William Murphy, a convict who confessed in a letter to his wife and to Warden Andrae. Some crimes are verified. Murphy seeks a parole modification for an attack on his daughter to face murder charges. His doc lists penitentiaries and years, with claims of more killings and refusals to admit theft or robberies. Mrs Murphy doubts all crimes but suspects he killed contractor William Mignery and Worden, though she says confessions may be false.
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