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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
2
A Notre Dame era column item notes Santo Domingo has sold her navy for 1760 dollars and is defenseless. Wilbur Wright supposedly spoils tests of French flyers. A Chicago woman shoots at a burglar and hits her baby. Baltimore plans 60 grade crossing removals at seven million dollars. Various satirical jibes on water waste, Zeppelin, a lion's den wedding, and other playful global quips.
A Montana brakeman was fined $800 after using a pass for his wife and then handing it to another woman. The punishment may have been outweighed by his wife’s reaction upon learning of the scheme.
In advance notices Edison shows a flying machine nearly as wonderful as his storage battery, which people waited up nights to see. They anticipate its first triumphant progress past a given point.
A report claims Alaska holds enough coal to avert a fuel shortage forecast by the end of the century. The news eases worries of present coal consumers about a looming depletion in about ninety years.
The New York board of education confronts a mounting domestic crisis disrupting school life as Cupid teaches love in the old fashioned way, intensifying the challenges faced by students and staff.
The double veil appears in fashionable society causing men to struggle recognizing their women friends. An odd coincidence notes that as Turkish women discard veils, Western women increasingly adopt them, highlighting a clash of cultural fashion trends.
A Pennsylvania Railroad Company statement reports that 67 of the 85 principal officers began at the bottom and worked up. The fact challenges theories about career ascent in large firms and emphasizes opportunity for young workers.
A Wakefield Massachusetts woman sued after biting a tack in a sausage and breaking a front tooth. A jury awarded her $2000 in damages. The Boston Herald compares this to New England resistance to tea taxes and notes the echo of resolute colonial spirit in the sausage dispute.
Government food expert Sepr. Wiley told the American Biscuit Makers association that bakers using pure flour could educate people to buy better bread. He warned that heavy bread soggy pies and creasy cakes cause great harm and no one has measured its extent. A young woman aiming to improve the world should start by learning how to cook digestible meals.
In Little Rock the Arkansas Association of Hardwood Manufacturers adopted resolutions to perfect state organization and extend work to local groups. Samuel J Record of Mena, forest supervisor, spoke on The Hardwood Shortage and How to Prevent It, stressing federal forestry aims to preserve timber and prevent forest waste while urging coordinated action to sustain supply.
In Toledo Ohio Col Henry H Nevius of Red Bank New Jersey defeated former Governor Van Sant of Minnesota on the first ballot 454 to 234 Other officers named Senior vice commander J Kent Hamilton of Ohio junior vice commander C Royee of California chaplain in chief J F Spence of Tennessee surgeon in chief G Lane Tannehill of Maryland Mrs W L Gillman of Roxbury Mass elected president of the Woman's Relief Corps Con G C Burton retired commander given a diamond studded gold badge and Past Commander in Chief R B Brown of Zanesville Ohio given a silver chest
Washington reports the death of Frank F. Sargent United States commissioner general of immigration after a fall two months ago. He suffered a paralytic effect and was a former head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
Pitteburrg-Otte Bejwich, who claimed millionaire status, was arrested in Preaddoet on a robbery charge involving Steve Hutvers. He recently arrived in America and reportedly spent 500000. His father, per a Hungarian paper, is said to be worth 3000000.
Town mob beat and jailed a Black man after he assaulted a white girl, resisting police rescue. He was taken from county jail to the penitentiary at Anamosa for safe keeping amid ongoing threats of lynching.
In Vermont Tuesday, Republicans maintain control of both branches as Prouty wins governor by about 5,000 with midnights estimates pushing near 30,000. Democrats make gains in the lower house, and minor parties like Prohibition and Socialist garner only a few hundred votes total while Independence leans small outside Rutland.
Omaha reports at midnight show few returns usable for estimates. Governor Sheldon likely renominated with Dahlman leading in Douglas County. Republicans name Pollard in the First District and Jefferies in the Second, Bord in the Third, Hinshaw in the Fourth, Norris in the Fifth, with the Sixth unknown. Democrats nominate Hitchcock in the Second, Latta in the Third, Ashton in the Fifth, others pending.
Wyoming coal mines under the Mine Owners' association were closed nationwide Monday after failed talks with mine workers at a Friday and Saturday conference in this city. About 3,000 men are affected as operations halt for an indefinite period.
The Republicans plan a short decisive campaign with a whirlwind finish. After substantial preliminary work, the main push will not start before the 15th or 20th of the month, followed by a flood of speeches nationwide.
NEVIUS was selected to head the Grand Army of the Republic in New Jersey as a former Minnesota governor failed to win by 200 votes in the statewide race. The outcome shifts leadership within the veterans group as candidates from rival factions vie for control.
Burton receives ovation in Toledo as Col Henry Nevins of Red Bank New Jersey named commander in chief. Kent Hamilton Ohio named senior vice, C C Rove California as junior vice commander, J F Spence Tennessee chaplain, G Lane Tannehill Maryland surgeon general, W Stebbine Alabama chief of staff, and Mrs W L Gillman Roxbury president of the Ladies Relief Corps. Encampment defense and next site contest noted, with Sal Lake favored by some, Nevins seeking unity among factions.
A party of surveyors with Dr. Pettizrew of Sioux Falls surveyed allied routes near Clinton and Kansas City, tracing lines through Warrensburg and Lee's Summit toward Swope Park. Kansas City spending in 1907 on streets and sewers totaled $1,527,000 as paving and improvements spread across 257 miles of roads. Missouri hog market shows Kinloch farm sales near Kirksville averaging $200 per head with Star Masterpiece at $5,060, drawing buyers nationwide.
Roderick Emile Rombauer, a St. Louis jurist and smogger, was found at the Drake hotel in Mites Park Col after nearly 48 hours wandering in the mountains without food or shelter. He and nurse Judize Rombaner, 71, are expected to recover.
Near Devin two gallon house provokes a riot in Rogard eight miles north of Carrollton Iowa. A mass meeting forms a committee to plead with the proprietor who refuses to leave town. Workers are imported to finish the house but a mob tears it down and burns it after moving it across the railroad track. Authorities fear further trouble as the owner vows to reopen.
The second annual Missouri Abstractors meeting in Jefferson City elected officers for the coming year. President C. J. Lampkin of Kertesville, vice president A. R. Maston of Sedalia, secretary J. P. Cramp of Kansas City, treasurer Oswald Hicks of Macon. Next gathering set for Carrentien on the last Wednesday in August 199.
In Linn Creek the jury found David E B Bailey guilty of common assault in the case brought by Miss Elda Hammer. He was fined 100 dollars and imprisoned for three months. Just before court a dynamite blast hit Phelix A Hammer’s home, and Bailey was rearrested on suspicion. another explosion occurred at Hammer's blacksmith shop during his custody.
Mirai Percy Maxim's sun silencing device underwent a final Army board test. Officers observed shots fired at varying distances. the discharge proved inaudible even at 250 yards. The board could not unanimously determine shot direction, relying on bullet whirr to judge.
The Sedalia mass meeting, addressed by leading colored citizens, denounced the incendiary advice of the Sedalia Advocate editor urging armed self defense in a race war. Resolutions urged calm and pledged Negro residents to aid in suppressing crime.
Health officers and city officials inspected dairies in and near St. Joseph and ordered the killing of several cows found to have tuberculosis. Hydrophobia appeared in a herd east of the city with five cows dying in two days. No milk from affected herds will be sold.
The heaviest rain in years hit St. Joseph as Asylum Creek overflowed its banks. About 600 Brookdale residents lost homes when water from surrounding areas flooded the creek bed. several houses were swept away and families fled without saving possessions.
James Cooper, driven insane by loss of property in Springfield Illinois and injuries from a race riot, attacked his wife and three year old son in Centralia. He and his family arrived there destitute from Springfield and received no expected aid. He will be taken to the asylum.
The body of Robert H. Putney an erect carpenter was found in a corn patch near his Springfield home. Putney had disappeared from his home and police had been searching for him. The cause of death is not known.
Two Livingston county men have been fatally kicked by horses recently. Richard Pendergast, who lived north of Chillicothe, died from the effects of a horse's kick. Joseph Cox, a young farmer near Chillicothe, was found unconscious in his barn with a skull fracture caused by a horse kick.
In Philadelphia Harry Spiegel was mortally wounded by his brother George M Spiegel during a struggle for a revolver. Harry demanded money at his brother's office and, after the weapon was wrested, a back wound proved fatal hours later. George Spiegel, a lumber merchant, surrendered to police.
Git City Warren Pa resident Marrs Ubemus survived a fall from a trestle at River Street Junction. Doctors removed one vertebrae from his spine and replaced it with another from a donor. Surgeons report the operation a success and expect partial mobility to return.
Fittsburg Olta Walpwick, who claims to be a tutor, was arrested in Kraddock on Thursday night and will be taken to Chicago to face charges of robbing Steve Hatters. He allegedly arrived from America recently and has spent 2.5045 million dollars. Dorwichs father, per a Hurshien paper from Chicago, is valued at 3.9 million.
Judge Walter W. Graves, recently renominated to another term on the Missouri supreme court bench by a narrow margin of about 8,000 votes, has spent time since the primary on his Bates County farm. He lived in a tent there and helped erect several miles of wire fencing around his property.
The People's Bank of Rocheport in Shoone county with 15000 capital and the Osgood Banking Company of Os good in Sullivan county with 20000 capital have been issued certificates of incorporation by the secretary of state.
James Ebenezer Hughes, born March 1821 in the area of present Howard County, died at his Osborn residence. He moved to Clinton County in 1837 and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1843. He served as a Missouri state legislator representing Tinton County in 1872 and 1874.
Four days before the Mexico fair opening the amphitheater judges stand and clerks offices burned to the ground. The complex was a total loss as the grounds lie outside the fire limits and the fire department could not halt the blaze. Authorities term the fire incendiary.
P Pice, a years old resident of Orrick, died from poisoning after eating seawater cave crystals at a home near Sugear Creek. the death occurred while visiting Perry McAvoy near Kansas City.
A large milling plant at Reed Hill near Hirieh Hill burned completely destroying the S. C. Lamar facility. Loss pegged at 40,000 with two grain warehouses and two boxcars consumed. Insurance listed at 15,000. This marks a second mill loss on the same site within seven years, attributed to fire.
Springfield receives a Paris priest Father Gretcham letter stating Alphonse Gregoriou, sent from Greene County criminal court to the state penitentiary in March 1907 for burglary and larceny, is a felon of the Lieur bons of France.
William F. Spears 77 and Anthony Rogers 4, lone surviving members of Livingston County s Old Reconstruction county court, died within hours of each other recently, ending a long era in local history.
Nail Nall, aged 75 and one of Weston’s oldest residents, died recently at his Weston home. He was known as a longtime local figure and will be remembered for his community ties.
W. E. Gibson, a leading Northern Missouri crate building contractor, was critically injured six miles south of St. Joseph when a heavy concrete mold toppled during a cement mixer operation.
John Winburn, a substitute rural mail carrier from Amores, was found dead after his horse allegedly ran away. His feet became caught in the wagon shaft and step, resulting in a broken neck and fatal injuries. Authorities noted the accident occurred recently.
Mrs. T. J. Whitley aged 7 years was killed by a westbound freight train on the river route at Lexington. She had been seen in Hibeslth for some time and may have ended her life by her own action.
Rutolph Marx aged 16 son of Gus Marx of Springfield drowned while bathing in the White River at Bran yon. Local authorities reported the accident as a drowning with no immediate signs of foul play.
Joseph Torent of Tironton was badly injured after a 49 foot fall during an ope aer slide for life exhibition at Mercer. The apparatus stretched 266 feet from a tall tree to a canvas lumper, ending the risky demonstration.
Residents of Martinsburg in Paar county prepare a townwide event to mark the fiftieth anniversary on September 12 with community activities and local notices.
Advice on avoiding adulterated white lead emphasizes choosing genuine Pure White Lead from National Lead Company. It promotes the Dutch Boy Painter trademark as a purity guarantee and offers a free painting test book and equipment from the New York office for interested buyers.
A Midwest reader shares that eczema returned yearly for his brother until a Cuticura ointment trial brought full recovery. He notes a Indiana mother, Mrs Miller, cured her child with Cuticura, with lasting results. Mrs Sarah FE Lusk Coldwater Michigan Aug 15 and Sept 2, 1907.
Peonies were valued more for healing properties than bloom beauty. Named Paeoun after a divine physician, the plant was praised for curing illnesses and peony water was drunk in past eras, though whether as medicine or a temperance drink remains unclear.
A man appeared before a justice of the peace charged with kissing a young woman by force and against her will. The court discharged him without fine or punishment, stating it had to hold onto both arms of its chair to restrain from kissing the complainant itself.
The Whitsett Courier reports a bizarre scene when a new vehicle arrived in town. On first ride a riderless mule panicked and toppled the town hall clock, tore a roof hole, and struck the mayor as council began. The mule then calmly walked away toward the woods.
A Virginia mother credits Grape-Nuts with restoring her health and enabling successful nursing. She reports her baby improved, she regained strength, and the doctor advised dietary change. The ad-style letter promotes Postum Co. and the book The Road to Wellville, noting genuine human interest letters.
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