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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1903
Page
2
A collection of light observations and quirky notes from The Herald in Eldora. Items touch on Paris liking American gas, a French duel, Maine contracts, old blue laws in Pennsylvania, Russia religious freedom decrees, a Connecticut suicide to avoid surgery, and opinions on journalism, books, and arts. Mentions of New York rail station, Oxford Bible production, and Spain’s naval expenditures appear amid miscellany.
A young John D. Rockefeller is said to distribute gold pieces to poor Mexicans. The scene suggests the wealthy benefactor believes tangible aid resonates more than words with a hungry population.
The visit of Sir Liang Jung Shep, Sir Liang Hung Chen, and ur Shen Tung Liang Chong in this country prompts talk of forming an arbitration commission to determine the best spelling for alm.
A court affirms that the pedestrian had the right of way in a street incident but notes a driver prepared to contest the point. The case discusses U street policy on when a pedestrian may waive the right.
Muscatine April 13 Mrs H Downey Ottumwa president of the Iowa State Federation of Afro American Women clubs urged colored women to avoid contact with white women and work out their own salvation. She said they should seek to be accepted as human beings and protect their good names at any cost to uplift their race.
Des Moines on April 14 T C Cole sixty years old recovered after ingesting a quart and a half of hard wall plaster sand and hair. Doctors worked three days to remove the cast it formed in his stomach using water to dissolve it. Surgeons finally broke it up and Cole returned to work at Wells livery barn. Doctors were puzzled how the plaster entered his system as he denied ever eating it.
A severe tornado three miles west of Iowa Falls completely destroys the F. W. Heldenfeldh tile factory and damages a house where Ernest Wachholz and his family resided. The infant was badly burned after being hurled against a stove. others were injured. Insurance partially covers the loss.
Charles M. Reisman an Oskaloosa traveling man is bankrupt for 41704.43 with no assets and minimal personal debts. He stood surety for W. O. Wallace & Co whose affairs are in receivership. Reisman fled from the voluntary bankruptcy filing yesterday and his sole assets are 6000 in Wallace stock deemed worthless.
Sioux City board of waterworks trustees announce a city system rebuild including a new Morning Side station and standpipe street path, a twelve inch main to the packing and stock yards district costing 226000 dollars, plus a ten million gallon reservoir planned later at 186000 dollars. Bonds will be sold at once and work begun.
A grand jury returned a true bill against eight defendants including Wilson for murder in the first degree. Wilson, Knight, and others were brought to court. Wilson pleaded not guilty and sought a continuance. Judge Parish set May 4 for a special term to hear the case as the term grows.
Des Moines April 16. B A Stockdale of Council Bluffs an eye and ear specialist seeks to recover an itinerant license fee paid to the State Treasurer Gilbertson challenging the itinerant physicians law. He argues section 2851 prohibiting practice outside a fixed office when advertising is unconstitutional as arbitrary and not protective of public health.
New York reports plans for an extensive interurban trolley system running from Sioux City to Kansas City along the Missouri valley with connections to Omaha Lincoln Nebraska City St Joseph and other cities. Financing is in place with investors linked to Standard Oil. The line may connect with Iowa and Nebraska systems forming one of the nation’s largest networks.
Twelve residences of prominent Boone residents were entered in the early morning. Thieves rifled cellars to garrets taking money gold watches and jewelry. No one awakened and evidence points to a coordinated gang possibly leaving town quickly. Police monitor all crews as investigation continues.
Des Moines reports about 12 006 of 65 000 district pensioners are Spanish American War veterans whose stomach trouble, linked to the climate and air in the Philippines, leaves many chronically ailing. Pension Commissioner Clarkson and Congressman Hull are cited on the issue.
Des Moines April 16. Jury awards A B Alquist five thousand dollars in a negligence action against Eagle Ironworks for injuries sustained while moving machinery on the job. Alquist, a stationary engineer, suffered locomotor ataxia from the incident after company owners allegedly knew of the danger. In Marshalltown, April 10, a settlement was reached over the old City hotel corner tax title case. The property, valued at thirty thousand, will transfer with a clear title to the current owner after years of litigation.
Boone April 14 The Newton and Northwestern Railway awards the Boone Metz segment grade to Foley Bros of St Paul. Work starts along the line from Boone toward Metz with a large crew, boosting Boone trade. A Fraser to Boone section resumes soon and a Boone Rockwell City stretch may be completed before winter. It remains unclear if Metz Newton will use N and W or Rock Island trackage. The new route is expected to enter Des Moines, creating an additional Boone to capital city link.
A blaze in Dysart on April 14 caused about 19 700 in damage to the business district before crews controlled and extinguished it. Losses include Dayton fair store 5 000 stock 3 000 insurance Kaiser Lumsden 5 000 stock 3 000 building 4 000 insurance 2 000 Wiese Schroeder 500 stock 1 000 building Post Office 300 damaged C Hortman restaurant damaged stock and building Schmidt harness stock damaged Hotel Welgle furniture damaged by water Mandrid building total wreck 4 000. Larger losses were brick structures and a strong wind hindered efforts. Divorces Mania at Des Moines.
Des Moines April 14 Judge McVey of the district court says Polk county faces an epidemic level of divorce. He has statistics to prove the rise and plans to present them to the Des Moines Ministerial Association in early May, likely May 11, after delaying for more preparation. He notes disparities with other counties and prefers to reveal details in a formal address.
Charles Tenny, charged with rifling the malls, returned from Cedar Rapids a free man. Judge Shiras suspended the two year penitentiary term for good behavior. Tenny was chief mailing clerk here for eighteen years. Charles G. Scott faces grand jury for embezzling $57 and investing in a swindle. Bowing alley sold ended that scheme. In Cornish Bluffs, Younger Brothers Theatrical Co members were acquitted on Sabbath-breaking charges after a Sunday performance at the New Theater, a WCTU filing.
The 6 year old son of Joseph Yocum of Weston died and his 8 year old son was in critical condition after reportedly eating poisonous plants near their home. Doctors noted violent vomiting and weak heart action. the younger child died at 2 o’clock while the elder showed some improvement and hope remained.
Richmond April 13 The circuit court of appeals Northern Securities decision is hailed by John Skelton Williams president of Seaboard Air Line as a great blessing and bright promise for railroad interests and general business. He says the ruling supports sound law and public welfare and will prevent buyouts by powerful rivals, while safeguarding minority holders. Williams argues it safeguards fair competition and growth across the industry and denounces a political republic with financial tyranny.
Manila April 14 The warship Reina Christina flagship of Admiral Mantejo sunk by Admiral Dewey was floated and beached yesterday Skeletons of about eighty crew found aboard including an officer with a sword There are fifteen shell holes in the hull and the main injection valve is missing Captain Conden at Cavite will arrange an American naval funeral unless Spain ships the remains via Sumner to Spain in June A wrecking firm seeks to raise all sunken Spanish warships Also mutiny in Lisbon as 160 infantrymen oppose officers and laud the republic Germany’s canaries noted for singing with extreme vigor.
At Rome on April 15 the first meeting of a European agricultural convention debated an accord to curb overseas competition, especially from the United States, via higher duties. Luzzatti warned against a European league opposing the US, urging a world conference to curb trusts. Melin called for defenses, not a tariff union, and a twelve-nation committee was proposed to study Europe’s response with Belgium and Holland later added.
Postmaster General Payne announced the investigation of the post office department will be pursued to the end and any guilty parties will be punished. He directed Bristow to lead the inquiry using inspectors and other methods and pledged thorough, impartial action with no fear or favoritism. The President approved the move and the entire administration is under scrutiny.
The Shamrock I beat the new Shamrock by 34 miles on a 34 mile course at Weymouth April 13 in rough wind. The challenger outsailed early but faltered in stronger wind, aided by a wind fluke that favored Shamrock I on the second leg. Delinquent dues dissolving trusts in New Jersey affect 70 firms with capital totaling about 239 million dollars.
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