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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1905
Page
2
A collage of humorous notes from a period paper covering topics from political misfires to oddball anecdotes. It jokes about Kingdon Gould, German carp, Panama shirts, and a 110 year old Cincinnati resident. It cites a New York judge, a Lom broso comment, and a punch at labor practices in New York.
The Teachers Library union of Chicago misled Michigan district and village teachers with a costly reading course and misrepresented transferrable credits. Losses from the scheme may exceed 25,000 dollars. Also details emerge about the Battle Creek financier N. S. Phelps case and a found package of life insurance papers.
Governor Warner sent appointments for confirmation to the senate including W Atwood for railroad commissioner and Carl A Wagner as inspector-general. J H Kidd becomes quartermaster-general and W A McGurvin adjutant-general. Jas V Barry dairy and food commissioner and Arthurd Bird dairy and food commissioner joins Lansing officials. Deputy labor commissioner F B Pletcher replaces Malcolm J McLeod.
Louis La Ponce, aged 100, longtime Baraga County resident, died at the Indian mission near Baraga. He had been previously tried for the murder of Henry Hebard of Ripley near Hancock, sentenced in circuit court by Judge O Grady to life imprisonment, and paroled in 1883 by Gov Begole before living a quiet life.
In Lansing the 14 Michigan electors selected E. B. Fass of Bay City after a protracted ballot. Philip McMillan led early, Robert R. Loomis was next, but neither secured a winner. The group adopted a resolution asking the legislature to reimburse their travel expenses.
Michigan items report a $25 000 Wexford County court house project a Buchanan engine works plant a cement hotel in Howard City and a forged check case affecting Port Huron merchants. Casualties include a Moscow son killed by a falling tree and a 110 year old Pentoga resident.
The legislature opens debates on taxation reform primary nominating methods and home rule while seeking economy. Bills address railroads tax equality gasoline inspection and motor vehicle registration. Notable figures include Sen Baird Moriarty and Rep Mapes with discussions on junkets and possible voter suffrage measures.
Captain Tsunoda reports to Gen. Stoessel about an emperor's message on humane treatment for Port Arthur garrison. Stoessel seeks Kuropatkin's location, learns of Kuropatkin's defeat near Mukden, and shows maps proving the Russian retreat with 50 000 to 60 000 losses, leaving Stoessel stunned.
Japanese minister Kyoto Takahira says Japan has made no peace overtures to Russia or through any power and will press the war in the north. With Port Arthur fallen, Japan plans to reinforce Liao Yang using troops from the siege, viewing Port Arthur’s fall as a step in the war for a principle.
President Roosevelt pressed for tariff revision and interstate commerce reform at a conference with Congress members. He warned Congress that if no regulation of railroad freight rates is enacted in this session, he will call an extraordinary session to address interstate commerce legislation. He emphasized freight rates as the top issue and hoped for tariff action as well.
William J. Bryan, as guest at a Jackson club banquet in Memphis Tennessee, praised Roosevelt’s recommendations. He cited campaign finance disclosure as far reaching and urged Democratic strong support. He endorsed widening Interstate Commerce Act coverage to curb railroad power.
An unsuccessful bid by one or more civilians to destroy the statue of Frederick the Great at the War College grounds in Washington was foiled when a charge of explosives with a lit fuse was removed from the fence by an employee before detonation. No damage occurred and the perpetrators were detained but escaped.
Windsor's Inscape suffered the worst fire in its history Tuesday noon, with flames spreading toward a wide area until the Detroit fire boat James Battle pumped water at the coal dock, easing control by about 12:30. Loss estimated around 80000 dollars. Grand Rapids butcher association plans a large packing house to market northern Michigan livestock. Major Great Lakes dry docks will be filled this winter as ships are lengthened. Ingham board orders Sheriff Steele to set up a rail yard pen to force tramps to break stone or face bread and water.
The House scene centered on Judge Charles Swayne as Wittlefield pressed Lamar to deny incitement to violence. Lamar admitted the interview but denied advocating assassination. The day also covered nominations, executive notices, and pension bill debates in a tight, period-voice session.
The Japanese legation cites Gen. Nogi reporting Fort Arthur delivery complete with 50 forts housing 546 guns, 82 670 cannon balls, 30 000 kilos ammunition, 35 252 rifles, 1 520 horses, four battleships except Sevastopol sunk, two cruisers, 14 gunboats and destroyers, 10 steamers with 35 small steamers serviceable after repairs.
Yellow fever rages in Panama as receiver Loe Ser values Mrs Chadwick property at about 100000. In New York strikes starve 10009 mechanics and families. Fall River cotton mill strike involving 26000 workers nears settlement. B J Williams of Sharon Pennsylvania ends a 60 day fast to treat dyspepsia and expects to resume activity soon.
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