Potosi Journal Hints of Wide World Oddities and Notes
The column surveys a mix of satirical takes and curious reports: a morals professor as a needed first essential, Congo query unresolved, Britain notes timber famine in America, drama marriage of a medicine maker to an actress, a $59 reward for curing profanity habit, pole exploration hints, Franco Turkish posturing, Chicago trio claiming body to metal process, brass character jibes, hen superiority to cow for output, and immigration dynamite banter.
No one ever saw a merry widower remark
A southern paper quips that no one has seen a merry widower, calling it gallant yet dubious. It suggests such a figure would be unlikely by nature, reflecting playful social commentary on widowerhood and merriment.
Coal prices fall as expected amid spring easing
A news report notes coal prices are trending downward, a continuation of the anticipated pattern. It adds the intriguing possibility of sharper declines in autumn rather than spring, signaling market expectations and seasonal dynamics.
Keeping Young Men in Towns Tied to Local Women
A columnist argues that to retain young men in small towns one must keep the attractive young women nearby, critiquing various remedies as insufficient and emphasizing social proximity as the practical solution.
Pat ti Plans Another Farewell Tour of America
Madame Adelina Patti plans another farewell tour of America. The famous singer faces local scrutiny over the notion, with lingering jokes about a patient worm turning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelina Patti
America
Controversial Magazine Quote Sparks Debate Over Womanhood
A London periodicalThe Lady's Pictorial asserts that women should be gentle and charming, not all smarty and energetic, suggesting some are "helpless" and should maintain an ideal for male worship. Critics call the stance mollycoddling and outdated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady's Pictorial of
London
Pig iron trade expands shipping to Mediterranean ports
Business improves at home and abroad as vessels reserve space for 150000 tons of Alabama pig iron bound for Mediterranean ports. The move signals rising demand in Europe and promises American producers a fair market and greater employment for American labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mediterranean
Ohio mayor warns women drivers should stay to sewing machines
A Ohio mayor argues women should not drive cars, suggesting the only proper machine for a woman is a sewing machine and proposing electrified domestic engines as a better use of power. He claims homes overtax the feet pushing treadles, advocating confinement to domestic devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
John Hay credited for Breadwinners in new literature manual
The Breadwinners by John Hay long admired for its vogue was published anonymously. The Youth's Companion notes that Mrs. Hay has allowed credit to her late husband in a new American literature manual, though his renown as a statesman was established later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hay
Unlikely Philadelphia Road Tragedy Ends Life
A man collecting dandelions beside a wall along a road near Philadelphia is crushed to death when a trolley car jumps the track and strikes him head on. The Baltimore American notes such a bizarre accident may not recur for two or three generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baltimore American
Deserters Abandon Ship in Early San Francisco Gold Rush
Excavations reveal the Niantic, a Maine ship beached in San Francisco sixty years ago, later hoisted ashore and repurposed as lodging. Crew deserted for gold, leaving captains to join the rush and ships gradually buried by sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Maine
San Fracisco
Family Murder Shocks New Jersey Farm Near Wikatunk
W. B. Shep ard wife Jennie Bendy servant and ten month old child found dead in Shepard farmhouse near Wikatunk New Jersey. All victims shot. A discharged farm hand is missing and suspected. Neighbors cite a fortune teller warning of a family wipeout. Police probe motive amid reports of hidden money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikatunk
N. J
W. B. Shepard
Jennie Bendy
Shepards
Shepard
Shepard Place
Reyes II Fear of Death
President Reyes abruptly ends a coast tour and heads to Bogota with heavy guard. Officials warn of danger at the capital and tighten port checks to stop a reported assassination plot by Costa Rican refugee agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyes Ii
Fear OF
Panama
Reyes
Bogota
Costa Rica
Act Restore In God We Trust Coins Anticipated
Washington report says Congress is expected to pass an act restoring the words In God We Trust on United States coins. Treasury notes the act won’t take effect for 30 days, yet Philadelphia mint has altered dies and could begin minting immediately if required. Within 20 days San Francisco Denver and New Orleans mints will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington, D. C
United States
Treasury Department
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Denver
New Orleans
Appeals for More Troops in Columbus Farm Shooting
Early Friday a patrol from Troop B of Columbus was fired on at a HigginSPORT area farm. owner James McAfee was detained after alleging thieves. Capt. Knauss traveled to Columbus to request more troops. Investigators say evidence supports arrest warrants for about fifty night riders in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Troop B
Higgeinsport
James McAfee
Knauss
Lewis Acquitted as Judge Says No Intent to Defraud
The jury found Lewis not guilty after the judge instructed them that he did not intend to defraud. The ruling centered on the absence of criminal intent and the elements required for fraud. Prosecutors argued misrepresentation but the judge emphasized the defendant’s lack of deliberate deception.
WILL REOPEN PEOPLES BANK
E G Lewis is acquitted by Judge Riner in St. Louis of using the mails to defraud in forming the People's United States Bank. He says he will reorganize and reopen the bank, with thousands already subscribing to stock. District Attorney Blodgett has not decided on the remaining indictments. Lewis notes jurors asked to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lewis
Riner
United States District Court
People’s United States Bank
Blodgett
Governors End Session Over Independence Move
Missouri Governor Praista Roosevelt led a push for independence from the president at the White House conference, but the effort failed. The governors adopted a resolution placing future meetings under a five member committee chosen by the president. The body adjourned at 12 45, with President Roosevelt presiding and William J Bryan invited to speak. The conference expressed regret that Ex President Cleveland could not attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Praista Roosevelt
Cleveland
Washington, D. C
Gov
Folk
Glenn
North Carolina
White House
Roosevelt
Gov. Folk
Gov. Falk
Congress
William J. Bryan
Gow Blanchard
Louisiana
United States
W. J. Bryan
Oklahoma Hit by a Cyclone Wipes Out Towns
A series of tornadoes struck near Woodward Oklahoma Sunday and Sunday night destroying several small towns. Wires down and casualties reported in Arnett Little Robe Vici Mutual Grand and nearby communities. Grand the Ellis county seat was reported wholly wrecked with injuries and deaths noted.
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Woodward
Okla
t_e
Grand
Arnett
Vici
Mutual
Estelle
Cooley
Richmond
Hale
Little Robe
J. E. Hale
Cestos
Dewey County
Dr. Hauser
Arthur Sibel
Ellis County
Gilmore declines to debate prohibition leaders in Louisville
In Louisville Mr. T M Gilmore president of the National Model License league declined a joint debate with W P Ferguson editor of the National Prohibitionist Chicago. Gilmore urged challenging the American Issue editor instead arguing that prohibition laws do not ban liquor and that the fight against liquor sales cannot rest solely on Bible teachings or morality. He said the prohibition party is not a factor and that actual prohibitionists are numerically insignificant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Anti-Saloon League
Prohibition Party
Figst
Wind Storm Rips Through Northeastern Oklahoma
A terrific wind storm struck northeastern Oklahoma Sunday night, unroofing several houses and blowing small buildings off foundations. Plate glass windows shattered in Tulsa and orchards in the area suffered extensive damage. No casualties were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Storm Hits Wichita Area Damaging Fruit Crops
A wind and rain storm struck Wichita Kansas at midnight Sunday causing damage to growing fruit. The system produced winds up to 66 miles per hour and dropped nearly an inch of rain over the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Tribute to Daniel Dunklin Father of Missouri's schools
Walter Williams pays tribute to Daniel Dunklin highlighting his role as father of Missouri’s common school system. Dunklin led as governor elected in 1832, later serving as surveyor general and establishing Missouri Arkansas boundary. Born 1790 in South Carolina, he died 1844 and is buried near Pevely Jefferson County Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunklin
Walter Williams
Daniel Dunklin
Missouri
Governor Dunklin
South Carolina
Potosi
Washington County
Illinois
Arkansas
Pevely
Jefferson County
Cattle Quarantine Ruling Adopted in Missouri Meeting
At Sedalia the state board of agriculture approved a quarantine allowing southern cattle into Missouri to meet federal rules, with a season from November 15 to April 1. The state veterinarian reported widespread bovine tuberculosis. The board will petition the legislature to indemnify stockmen for cattle killed under veterinary order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Sedalia
Missouri
Federal Department
Jefferson City Sunday School Wins Missouri Banner Contest
The Banner Sunday School contest among Christian churches in Central Missouri ended with the Christian church of Jefferson City capturing the banner for largest attendance and cash contributions. Jefferson City posted 1,200 points, 450 attendees, and over $590 collected, ahead of California, Centralia, Columbia, and Sedalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Missouri
The
Christian Church of
Jefferson City
California
Centralia
Columbia
Sedalia
Moore suit against Wabash railroad awarded damages
Raymond Moore sued the Wabash railroad for 20000 damages claiming a railroad accident at Mexico last summer. Judge Samuel Davis of the Fifteenth district awarded Moore 6000. R J Moore, father of the plaintiff, received 1250 for expenses incurred in caring for his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Moore
Wabash Railroad
Mexico
Samuel Davis
Fifteenth Judicial District
R. J. Moore
The Plucky Deputy Sheriff Foils Jail Escape
Herbert Kinkead a young deputy sheriff stopped an escape at Lexington jail by pursuing two prisoners into an outer hallway. Though unarmed he feinted for his pistol and forced the men back to their cell while the breakaway used a lead pipe fashioned key to gain a brief freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Herbert Kinkead
Cleveland rests as wife tours New York College dedication
Mrs. Cleveland leaves Lakewood for a pleasure trip to attend the dedication of the College of the City of New York while Grover Cleveland shows marked improvement. hotel manager notes he remains in bed but progressing. no immediate plans for her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
WN. J
Grover Cleveland
Parcel Carrier Scalping Incident Hurts Woman in Store
New York Kate Gorham a cashier in a Williamsburg department store lies in a hospital in critical condition after a parcel basket on a moving cable tore away nearly her entire scalp when it snagged in her hair. Surgeons have little hope of saving her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kate Gorham
Williamsburg
Moros Kill Governor Gard in Lanao Wounds
American official Allen Gard, governor of Lanao, dies from bolo wounds inflicted by Moros in the Philippines. Gard, who arrived in 1901 as a school teacher after Yale nomination, sank after a series of operations. Born in Maryland, his father Wm E Gard is a New York businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Allen Gard
Lanao
Gard
Philippines
Yale University
Maryland
Wm. E. Gard
Wall Street
New York
Colchester Merchant Indicted Over Four Fires
Walter Farmer, a leading Colchester Indiana merchant, was indicted in Macomb Illinois on four arson charges tied to fires that ruined about a quarter of Colchester's business district. Bonds were signed by prominent Colchester and Macomb residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb
Ill
Macomb, Il
Walter
Farmer
Colchester
Ind
Canada’s first woman lawyer enters Toronto political race
Miss Clara Brett Martin announced on Friday her bid for the provisional legislature in East Toronto, opposing Dr. R. A. Pyne, minister of education. She aims to become Canada’s first woman member of parliament, continuing her trailblazing career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
Clara Brett Martin
R. A. Pyne
Miss Martin
Canada
Wrecked G T Railway Train Near Dustin Leaves Nine Dead
A westbound Grand Trunk train crashed at Dustin on Saturday in Hamilton Ontario. Nine people are confirmed dead with more believed trapped. Over twenty injured, several gravely, as rescue efforts continue at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ontario
Grand Trunk Railway
British Move on Raiders Amid Afghan Border Tensions
Peshawar two brigades led by Maj. Gen. Willcocks pursue Mohammedan raiders in Indian territory. Orders demand severe punishment for raiders. Simla reports Afghan ameer promises to order tribes to return home, denying sanction of invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peshawar
India
Willcocks
Simla
Ameer
Afghanistan
Wright Brothers Prepare for 30 Mile Flight Test
In Manteo North Carolina the Wright brothers of Dayton show progress as they practice steering gear for a 30 mile flight. A three mile test on Wednesday is described as the most convincing yet, removing doubt about their machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manteo
N. C
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Boiler Explosion Kills Two at Collins Mills
A boiler explosion at the W. Wood Lumber Company mills in Collins, Mississippi, killed Morris Whitten and Monroe Hutten early Thursday. The accident occurred at the mill, with both men losing their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattiesburg
Miss
Morris Whitten
Monroe Hutten
W. €. Wood Lumber Company
Collins
Minneapolis Warehouses Burn
Minneapolis Storage Company's central warehouse at 630 70 First street north was destroyed by fire Friday with losses estimated at 100000 dollars. The blaze caused extensive damage to the facility and disrupted storage operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minneapolis Storage Company
First Street North
Plans to Fly 112 Miles from Toledo to Cleveland
Toledo aeronaut Roy Knabenshue, famed flyer, aims a 1112 mile flight from Toledo to Cleveland. He is confident of success and expects the airship to be assembled and ready by Monday or Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Roy Knabenshue
Cleveland
Knabenshue
Fire and Storm Ravage Caney Kansas Overnight
A severe storm struck Caney at noon on Wednesday wrecking the Caney glass factory. Fire followed. the plant is a complete wreck. Workmen were at dinner. S. J. Rhinehart's store building was unroofed, the ball park fence and buildings were blown apart, and several other structures were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganty
Kae
Caney
Kas
Caney Glass Factory
S. J. Rhinehart
Ball Park
Tillman Sails for Europe Accompanied by Wife
South Carolina senator Benjamin Tillman and his wife sailed from Boston on the White Star liner Canopic on Saturday in a trip alleged to seek his health recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Europe
Boston
Mass
Benjamin Tillman
South Carolina
Cleared by Woman's Testimony in Alamosa Murder Case
Antonite Glen Holbrook was found not guilty of murdering M. M. Lowther, Denver & Rio Grande timekeeper, shot Feb 20. Holbrook testified self defense and Mrs. Lowther supported him. He is son of District Judge c& C. Holbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonite
Colon
Glen Holbrook
M. M. Lowther
Denver
Rio Grande
Alamosa
Holbrook
American Schooner Francis Cutting Seized Near Vancouver Island
Vancouver reports the capture of the American halibut schooner Francis Cutting by the Canadian fisheries cruiser Kestrel. Found fishing inside the three mile limit at the north end of Vancouver Island, the vessel offered no resistance. The Cutting is owned by the Seattle Fish and Cold Storage Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Francis Cutting
Vancouver Island
Seattle Fish and Cold Storage Co
Fight for Option Election in New Madrid County
Jefferson City and Missouri Supreme Court involvement follows George H. Taylor’s request to prohibit the probate judge from enjoining the county court from ordering a local option special election in New Madrid County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City v
George H. Taylor
Missouri Supreme Court
New Madrid County
Thomas Quits Command As Sperry Takes Over Atlantic Fleet
Rear Admiral C M Sperry assumes command of the Atlantic fleet in San Francisco after the flag of Rear Admiral C M Thomas is hauled down. Thomas ends a 47 year Navy career and retires from active duty immediately though official retirement is in October. Sperry to lead the fleet on its world voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
San Francisco
Cal
Connecticut
C. M. Thomas
Atlantic
C. M. Sperry
Sperry
Bryan Urges Instruction at Democratic Convention
Lincoln Neb town reports William J. Bryan urging instruction of delegates to the Democratic national convention. He argues instructions reflect the people's will and that most states have already adopted this order, underscoring the democratic purpose of instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Lincoln
William J. Bryan
Reward Offered for Black Hand Letter Writer in St Joseph
County court and merchants association post a $500 reward for the capture of the writer of Black Hand letters in St Joseph. For a month dozens of letters have been mailed by a man signing as Cincos Cemtavos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association
St. Joseph
Cincos
Largest farm in Jackson county sells for $144,000
Captain R. F. Mastin sold his 1,440 acre farm two miles southeast of Grandview for 144000 dollars. Purchaser is Thomas H. Clement of Sedalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
R. F. Mastin
Grandview
Thomas H. Clement
Sedalia
Five Kennedy Children Die In Montgomery Fire
Five children of James Kennedy, a known resident of Montgomery, burned to death Sunday night. Two other children severely burned and not expected to live. Kennedy’s wife claims he locked the children in and set the fire. Kennedy fled. custody matters were pending in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
James Kennedy
Kennedy
Missouri letter carriers set state convention date
May 30 chosen for the state convention of Missouri letter carriers with about 35 towns in the state on city delivery. Congressman Lloyd will address the convention as a member of the post office and post road committee. First Assistant Postmaster General C. P. Grandfield will send a department member to deliver an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Lloyd
Post Office and Post Road Committee
C. P. Grandfield
State Treasury Balance Rises From Insurance Tax
The state treasury closed April at 2,516,247.10, about 400,000 more than March. The gain in revenue came from the state insurance tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Treasury
State
Rock Strikes Express Car Near Fairmont injuring three
A large rock rolled down a hillside seven miles east of Fairmont early Sunday as the Chicago and New York express on the Baltimore and Ohio passed Hammond. It crashed through the smoking car roof, injuring three passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmount
W. Va
Chicago and New York Express
Baltimore & Ohio
Hammond
Fairmont
Albany Welcomes New Glove Factory Enterprise
Albany approves and welcomes a glove factory as a new enterprise, signaling local support and economic growth efforts. The announcement highlights Albany’s effort to attract industry and provide jobs for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Heflin Indicted Over Lundy Shooting Case
Washington grand jury indicts Representative Heflin for the shooting of Louis Lundy and accompanying horseman Thomas McCreary. Charges detail the actions leading to the incident and allege culpability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heflin
Washington
Representative Heflin
Louis Lundy
Thomas McCreary
Live Trout Halts Pipe Organ in Bangor Church
In Bangor Pennsylvania the organ at St John s church failed when a six inch live trout blocked the pipe water motor. An investigation traced the disruption to the unexpected fish in the mechanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
St. John’s Church
Knight of Sedalia Hardware Firm Dies at 60
Harry W. Knight, member of Knight & Marshall, wholesale hardware in Sedalia, died at his home of heart disease aged 60. He was a Mason and an Elk and attended an Elk session the night before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Knight
Sedalia
Knight & Marshall
Mr. Knight
The
Elks
New Variety of Green Apple Bugs Worries Carroll Farmers
Farmers in Carroll County fear a new green bug species infesting apples. The unseen pest threatens crops and fruit quality as growers monitor developments and seek control methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Justice Sterneston Lie Added Fifteen Years In Case
In New York, Justice Sterneston Lie added fifteen years to Bruno Cardea who already faces five years in Auburn prison for stabbing Luigi Favata. The sentence follows a jury verdict and the case concerns a fatal or serious assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterneston Lie
New York
Bruno Cardea
Auburn
Luigi Favata
Grasty Begins Missouri Career In Journalism
Charles H. Grasty, recently named general manager of Frank A. Muprey's papers the Baltimore News the Boston Journal and the Washington Times, started his journalistic career about twenty five years ago as a reporter for the Mexico Intelligencer in Missouri.
Acid May Kill a Baby Suitably Fatal Accident
The two year old son of William Rudder was likely fatally burned after obtaining a bottle of carbolic acid while his mother was away. The incident occurred recently and is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rudder
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
A pattern of testimonial claims promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles. Sufferers from displacements, inflammation, fibroid tumors, and periodic pains report regain of strength and ability to work. Mrs Pinkham invites women to write for advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkhan
F. Ellsworths
N. Y
W. P. Boyd
Over Falls
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lever
Lydia E. Ham
Sean
No title due to fragmentary text Amenity exchange
A brief dialogue exchange features a sharpened moral joke about honesty and ownership. A speaker accuses another of dishonesty while the other defends keeping the commandments, implying a clash over rightful possession or ethics. The snippet hints at a larger moral or religious humor context.
Elusive Memory Echoes A Forgotten Caller
A dialogue recounts an employer asking an office boy to recall a caller’s name. The boy struggles, listing possible fragments like Grim, Hawk, Hen, Brad, Fan, Ker, or Rick, and fails to remember the full surname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grim
Hawk
Hen
Brad
Fan
Ker
Rick
Mr. Townsend
Long Sleeves Debate Between Mistress And Maid
A mistress tries to press a dress on her maid despite the maid’s protest that the garment has old-fashioned short sleeves. The exchange ends with the mistress insisting on the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mistress
Martha
Maid
These Are the Bridal Rooms and a Humorous Suit
A playful exchange at a hotel features a bellboy announcing bridal rooms to a young couple. The bride responds with delight while the bellboy adds a quip about the head clerk hoping the suit suits, delivering light amusement in a hotel setting.
Lost Head at Banquet Toast Promises Morning Return
A humorous remark about misplacing one’s head during a political banquet toast. The speaker suggests staying late will guarantee its return by morning, implying a lighthearted warning about overindulgence and social mishap.
Grocer credits Postum for health and nerves relief
A Cleveland grocer testifies that avoiding coffee and switching to Postum Food Coffee improved his nerves, appetite, and overall health. He recounts prior coffee-caused irritability, then says the change brought calm and better store duties. He endorses Postum and invites readers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ike
Wellville
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