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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
2
The Senate in Washington passed the Smith Lever agricultural extension bill without a roll call. The report covers related congressional moves on immigration, Panama tolls, postmaster conventions, and calls for a Hague peace conference. It notes other items from the capital including court actions, accidents, and criminal sentences.
In Matawan West Virginia Daniel Adams was killed by William Ackerman after a quarrel during a card game. Ackerman had wounded Adams previously in the same incident. News mentions further related unsettled details and locations.
Rescue teams found charred bones and buttons after a train wreck caused by Cas tillo bandits in a tunnel at Cumbre. Reports say Mazatlan fell to Garranza forces and Huerta vows 125000 troops with possible 50000 more to pacify the republic. Americans flee to Vera Cruz as riots threaten foreigners.
Memphis bank closes as officers under state supervision audit books for a deficit near 1 million dollars. C. Hunter Raine, bank president, is arrested on embezzlement charges and tells the court he does not want bond, wishing to go to jail. The bank’s directors filed suit alleging losses from cotton speculation.
Panama officials suspend John Burke manager of the commissary department and W F Shipley chief clerk of the subsistence department after hearings on gratuities and irregular transactions. Burke protests innocence and vows to clear his name as Goethals refers the matter to the U S attorney in New York.
Marie Lloyd the English vaudeville actress detained in Vancouver under an undesired alien ruling will be admitted to the United States after renewing a bond of 4000 dollars. Ignace Paderewski the pianist traveling with her party cancels engagements and heads to San Antonio with his wife a physician and two guards. Col George W Goethals is confirmed as Panama Canal governor effective April 1 under Wilsons civil government. Rep A Mitchell Palmer formally declares candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Penrose.
The senate approved a fortification appropriation bill totaling 6 895 200 dollars and boosted artillery and ammunition funding beyond house levels. Senator Bryan argued the increases aimed to prepare for a large future force, noting past wars and comparing gun per man ratios with Bulgaria and Serbia.
Jones reluctantly attends a gregarious feast with lengthy speeches. The dull chief orator arrives late as committee members escort him. The scene highlights the ancient custom of bringing in the bore’s head, prompting Jones and his companion to follow the ritual with mixed disdain.
A letter from S. O. Garden describes long standing itching from small red and yellow spots on the leg. After trying various salves with no relief, use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment yielded a complete cure in six weeks. Cuticura ads note global distribution and free samples with a skin book.
The Constance, claimed oldest ship in active service, was sold to a Skaw, Jutland fisherman who will use the ancient craft in his trade. Built 193 years ago the vessel has sailed to many ports and its timbers remain stout. The new owner believes she could sail for another century.
Advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claiming relief for feverish delicate children and worm issues. States cleansing of stomach and liver, 24 years in use, sample free, price 2 cents, available at all druggists. Mail address A. 9 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Patrice and a companion comment on a man at the next table slurping soup slowly. They note the deliberate pace creates a distracting rhythm that blends with the surrounding sounds.
Advertises a cold remedy claiming to cure a cold in one day. Promotes full name Bromo Quin ine with signature of E. W. Grove and price listed as 25 cents.
A dialogue line notes an osteopath may be involved and claims he never attends church, suggesting a character study of beliefs or habits. The fragment hints at judgment or curiosity about the person’s behavior.
Advertises Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills claiming 75 years of value. Urges readers to send fur sample to 372 Pearl Street, New York for testing.
Philadelphia establishes a new city bureau to manage transportation issues and projects. The ad copy notes Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops and Dr. Peery's Vermifuge as remedies, while a political jab about a "peanut politician" roasting appears in the text.
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