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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
2
A Rocky Ford correspondent argues that perceived drops in the cost of living result from shifting items from luxuries to necessities. He says wholesale prices fall but retail prices rarely budge, keeping consumer costs high. The piece concludes that returning to simpler living is impossible as luxuries have become necessities.
The National Education Association's School Superintendents propose ten reform words while Carnegie funds a simplified spelling board with noted supporters. The Youth's Companion cautions it is premature to judge impact or weigh arguments. English spelling remains disputed between England and America, with words like humor cited as a case.
The piece urges Americans to stand for national songs like the Star Spangled Banner and America. It recalls instances at a navy yard and a theater showing respect when the music plays, noting audience responses and universal expectations across states. Also reports Columbia university prize to Prince Isaka Seme for The Regeneration of Africa with plan to study law at Oxford, and a London banquet witness admitting humor tempered truth.
A woman writer quips that controlling a husband is simple when you permit him to have his way always. The observation satirizes domestic power dynamics and the idea of disempowering the wife in favor of male autonomy.
In St. Petersburg Premier Witte is dismissed as Goremykin succeeds him amid reactionary triumph. Witte’s dismissal surprises Liberals while observers predict the emperor may summon Witte back for the next crisis. A ministry from the new Parliament is expected to follow.
The piece argues the U S view of wealth prioritizes money making as a measure of efficiency benefiting society. It cites Thoreau and Agassiz as counterexamples and notes many Americans prefer pursuits beyond profit, echoing Ben Jonson that money alone does not enrich a man.
Washington reports Secretary Taft has allotted about 300000 of the 2500000 relief funds for the San Francisco disaster. General Greely will pay for already purchased supplies and future needs including fresh meat. Previously issued tents and other items charged to the 300000 fund will be returned to the army for future use.
A meditation on universal morality deriving from life and human nature. It argues that wisdom begins with self knowledge, that forgiveness condemns acts born of ignorance, and that morality rests on the value of human life. Conscience, instinct, logic, and experience converge to a single criterion: all is good that is human, and evil that is inhuman.
Scranton report says no new developments disturbed the belief a mine workers strike is avoided. A subscale committee will travel to New York to confer with operators who promise no discrimination if workers return. The agreement term is likely three years, though Mitchell favors two.
The AP notes the Anglo Thibetan treaty in substance: China will repay the recent British expedition to Lassa in installments and Britain recognizes China’s sovereignty over Tibet. China opens two towns Guangtze and Kateko to trade, Ya Tune already open. Railways telegraphs and mines to be built or operated by China and Britain, with Britain avoiding interference when Chinese capital funds projects.
In times of war the military uniform earns utmost respect, a shift from earlier eras due to stricter recruiting. Today officers seek better material, rejecting even promising applicants with minor records. Uniformed personnel project discipline, fitness, and sharp bearing, reflecting improved service standards.
New York reports show losses far exceeding San Francisco disaster damages. Twenty four active stocks fell from April 17 to May 2, totaling $458,509,176 in depreciation. Many additional securities also declined significantly, though not included in the estimate.
Senate conferees have nearly resolved differences in the rate bill with an Allison amendment to grant Circuit Courts power to hear suits against the Interstate Commerce Commission. The exact scope of judicial review remains unspecified. The Senate adjourned to Monday for caucus to approve the measure, which can pass without Democratic votes.
The Emperor reviewed 55,000 troops who fought Russia and displayed 139 battle flags from Russian regiments along with captured rifles and swords. A grand festival deifying the soldiers and sailors who died in the war will begin this month.
A bomb exploded as Vice Admiral Doubasof governor general of Moscow rode to the palace on Sunday wounding him in the foot. His aide de camp and a sentry were killed. The bomber wore an officer's uniform and is reported to be dead.
President Roosevelt transmitted to Congress the Garfield commission report on transportation and freight rates tied to the oil industry. He notes vast profits from secret and open rates, urges stronger ICC powers, cites possible prosecutions, and highlights broader rate abuses beyond Standard Oil, including the sugar trust, with calls to curb railroad concentration and protect the public.
New York April federal grand jury handed seven sealed indictments in sugar rebating cases. Targets include The New York Central railroad American Sugar Refining Company New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Nathan Guilford vice president F J Pomeroy general traffic manager and Detroit dealers Edwin Edgar Earle. First six indictments fall under Elkins anti trust law with penalties for granting accepting concessions from published railway rates.
Denver reports April coinage totaling 6,095,000 dollars with gold at 6,059,009 and silver at 45,09. The trial compared national mints and San Francisco, though larger, held no better average than Denver in the pre quake test.
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