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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
2
A mosaic of lighthearted lines and quips covers street news and satire. The piece notes playful jabs at fashion, taxes, spelling reform, and social quirks, while remarking on the era's talk of employment, goings on in sports, and local anecdotes. It highlights a humorous glance at daily life and public interest topics.
A civic editorial argues against relying on students to tidy streets. It contends adults must take responsibility now to prevent littering and preserve neighborhood appearance.
The column jokes about hobble skirts with pockets like men and contrasts them with streetcar steps. It notes a Virginia youth who drove two miles before realizing his girlfriend had fallen from the buggy, suggesting a light social-scene roundup of small mishaps and fashion quirks.
Women whose babies do not win a prize at a baby show express satisfaction in entertaining a distinct opinion about the judges.
City officials soften limits on modern music amid debate over censorship. Critics argue authorities target lyrics while supporters say regulation protects public order, prompting renewed calls for clarity on allowable content and enforcement.
A reader notes Paris as a city of high flyers with nearly a thousand registered aviators. The remark follows a recent incident in France where a mountain top fell, damaging gardens and orchards, prompting thoughts on land laws.
Dr Josiah Oldfield argues some people unable to fall in love deserve drowning but notes others who do fall in love and escape. The remark reflects period attitudes toward romance and social norms in London society.
A news snippet notes the United States spends about 37 million dollars yearly on breakfast foods while a discussion arises over using wood pulp on hats. It references a planned largest courthouse in New York and questions its necessity.
A playful fragment notes a poet’s line about paying no rent and contrasts it with the ease of arranging monthly bungalow installments. The tone remains light and whimsical without narrative detail.
London wires report Bulgaria and Turkey sign the peace treaty ending the Balkan War after eight months of fighting. Autonomy for Albania, Crete cession, western European territory lines to be drawn, indemnity set at 300 million dollars, with a separate protocol on immediate disarmament. Greek positions face Bulgarian shelling near Eleuthera prompting fleet redeployment.
Lawyers at Theodore Roosevelt versus George A. Newett await Judge Flannigan’s interpretation of Michigan Section 10425 on libel. The ruling could address whether a retraction demand is required and if the editor acted in good faith when alleging drunkenness.
The Princeton University class of 300 seniors shows an average college cost of 4216 dollars for the forthcoming graduation period. Minimum expenses are 800 dollars, maximum 10000 dollars. Among 184 smokers, 76 started in college and 51 have quit since arrival. Glasses are worn by 91 students, 57 began wearing them in college.
Two Missouri Pacific train No. 21 coaches derailed near Scott's station seven miles west of Jefferson City Missouri. The slow moving train caused no injuries to passengers or crew.
Omaha businessmen appeal Secretary of State William J. Bryan to oppose the income tax section of the Underwood tariff bill. They argue the minimum taxable income should be lowered from 4000 to 2000 dollars or less, urging a change.
Jules Goux of France in a Peugeot won the 500 mile race at the speedway in 6 hours 51 minutes 33.45 seconds at an average speed of 75.59 mph. Mercer driver Spencer Wishart finished second, Merz’s Stutz third, and Albert Guyot’s Sunbeam fourth amid a crash and injuries to Jack Tower and Lee Dunning.
Washington June 2 Secretary Bryan signs the formal proclamation endorsing the Seventeenth Amendment for direct election of United States senators. The ratification by state legislatures ends an eighty seven year campaign and invites notable supporters including Harry St George Tucker of Virginia representative Tucker of Missouri and Senator Bo rah to witness the signing.
Arthur Lampham, a young parachute jumper, fell four hundred feet from an airplane and landed in a Staten Island marsh, buried to his neck in mud. Rescued with ropes and boards, he was hospitalized in shock. Lampham had been prepared for a five hundred foot drop when his parachute failed to deploy.
Walter Hines Page the newly appointed U S ambassador to the court of St James has been received by King George and presented his letters of credence in London on June 2.
Discovery by police shows the asphyxiation case at Joseph Blachnik's La Crosse residence involved an attempted triple murder and death by self harm. A letter by Mrs. Blachnik reveals her intent to kill her three children and herself. The two elder children, once unconscious, are now out of danger.
Bloodhounds trail four bandits from the Illinois Zinc pay wagon attack near La Salle. Sheriff Mischke leads 25 troops across land and water in pursuit through La Salle Peru and Portland. Second death, Elmer West of Peru, dies at St Marys hospital in La Salle.
The Senate Committee on Education and Labor met to plan an investigation of strike conditions in the Paint Creek coal fields of West Virginia. Procedures were outlined and a subcommittee was likely to be named.
Detroit engineer Thomas McCabe swallowed ten grains of bichloride of mercury last week to avert a supposed painless death urged by B Sanders Walker of Macon Ga. Dr Andrew Sherman injected a sodium bicarbonate solution into his veins to save him and McCabe recovered.
Washington reports indicate Congress will yield to foreign protests by removing a 5 percent tariff discount clause in the Underwood tariff bill. Administration leaders and a Senate sub committee favor eliminating the provision to avoid treaty conflicts, while the House may follow the Senate’s line. The panel plans extended sessions to finish schedules within a week, though a full committee date remains uncertain.
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen approved a overhaul of its insurance methods in San Francisco. All policies will be paid in full at age 70, a new $2,000 policy becomes available after August 1, and two lower grades receive $50 and $100 increases effective August 1. A referendum on a strike among Eastern roads will be held by lodges starting June 16.
Washington June 2 All officers were re elected including Elder A G Daniells as president by the General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists of the World at Takoma Park Md The gathering reaffirmed leadership for the denomination.
In Nogales Arizona on June 2 aviator Di Madson flew a large biplane above the Guerrero gunboat in Guaymas bay. Gunfire failed to hit the aircraft as Masson stayed at about 5000 feet and performed five passes to show defiance while state troops pressed federals toward Guaymas Bay at Batametal.
Theodore Roosevelt wins his vindication in a Michigan libel action against George A. Newett of Ishpeming. Newett withdrew the charge that Roosevelt drank heavily after admitting no witnesses could prove excessive liquor use. The court awarded nominal damages of 6 cents plus close to $10,000 in costs, Roosevelt avoiding large damages.
London reports say the Women's Social and Political Union held long meetings in Hyde Park despite a police order closing the grounds. Speakers faced protecting guards as crowds jeered, while flags were raised at multiple points.
Seattle June 3 The annual spring exodus to the Seward peninsula gold field began as the steamship Senator the first regular liner to sail for Bering Sea this season departed for Nome Alaska with 380 passengers and a full cargo of freight. The crowd at the wharf recalled Klondike days with Alaskans and friends waving goodbye.
Frederick Albion Ober of Hackensack New Jersey dies at home at age 98. Born in Beverly Massachusetts in 1845 he conducted vast bird life studies and provided specimens for the Smithsonian Institute. He led the United States exhibit in the Chicago World’s Fair third exhibit.
Two unidentified men died and five were injured when a Big Four freight train near Stockwell Indiana suffered a broken axle. Twelve cars were demolished including five loaded steel coal cars. The seven men were attempting to steal along the line.
The pope, aged 78, received telegrams and messages from across the globe to mark his birthday. He spent the day quietly with relatives and a small entourage in his apartments. Cardinal O Connell of Boston called on him during a farewell audience before leaving for home.
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