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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
2
A compact feature from Eldora reflecting on global conflict lightening, Lipton and the Americas cup, divorce trends in New Jersey, a New York joke, cautions against get-rich-quick schemes, camel depictions in the Middle East, Balfour’s political moves, London breakfast trends, Boston tea habits, and hotel chaplains to audit bills.
The statement claims ships cost less than war, likening it to General Sherman. It notes the Wabash dispute has been settled to the satisfaction of both sides and, by extension, the public.
A Kansas man aged 93 bets 50 that he can lift a Balt barrel into a wagon, claiming he did so in 1824 and can do it again. The piece notes revived interest in the Dreyfus case in France and suggests public agitation may ease cabinet crises.
A planet Eros has a five and a half hour day. People under Influence of Eros see Earth days as shorter. Carrie Chapman Catt claims pocket evidence to jail 10,000 New Hampshire men, yet no one finds a woman's pocket.
A terse remark on Samuel Pepys and his use of cipher writing. The note dismisses the idea that Pepys intended to entertain future readers with his antics.
Syracuse University plans a journalism course with aims to train future newspaper men, though initial output may be modest. The announcement signals an intent to develop local media talent and professional study within the university.
A Chicago man found his house robbed Sunday while he was at church. Hundreds of others attended church that day without incident. The piece notes talk of alliances among Italy France and England and calls for wider cooperation among Switzerland Portugal and Holland to maintain European peace for another week.
A French playwright shoots himself but survives with minor injury. A Chicago editor wonders if a horse could talk. Anglomania critics mock looks and a Solomon quote cycles through. Spain’s women bullfighting noted. In New Mexico, Czar Nicholas II earns eighty dollars per minute.
British forces in Somaliland suffered heavy losses with 10 officers and 180 men killed out of 220 in a clash with Somali forces. Brigadier General Manning’s dispatch details Colonel Cobbe’s failed recon and Colonel Plunkett’s force overwhelmed after repeated attempts to break contact, leaving 37 survivors and many missing. The Harding carried reinforcements to Aden, while General Manning moved toward Gum Burra to aid.
The czar plans to give up actress Mathilda Kshesinska after ten years of influence, hoping for heaven’s forgiveness and an heir. He rewards her with 9 million dollars, diamonds, and life membership in the Vienna Opera Ballet. Four sons will be raised by his mother. daughters are also noted.
New York April 24 Trustees of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in Alabama have received 600000 toward the endowment fund from Andrew Carnegie who attended the recent meeting where Grover Cleveland presided. The trustees will meet soon to accept the gift and plan further endowment growth.
Minneapolis mourns as ten workers eight men two women die in a sudden blast at the Northwestern Star Oil Company plant at Sixth Avenue in St. Paul. Five survivors on the second floor were hurled into debris, with flames consuming the structure as crews could only let the fire burn out while officials investigate a可能 spark from a switch engine igniting inflammable fluids.
Springfield April 24 The supreme court held the act redistricting the fourth judicial district valid and denied a mandamus petition by William J. Vandeventer Democrat of Quincy to compel the Secretary of State Rose to file his nomination papers Justices Ricks Boggs and Hand Cartwright concurred Republican Magruder dissented and will file a separate opinion.
American League games Chicago beat St Louis 4 to 3 in 10 innings New York won over Washington 7 2 Detroit defeated Cleveland 11 1 Philadelphia beat Boston 7 4 National League Chicago 5 Cincinnati 3 Pittsburg 8 St Louis 4 Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 2 Boston 2 New York 0 American Association Louisville 4 Indianapolis 2 Kansas City 13 Minneapolis 3 Toledo 5 Columbus 4 Milwaukee 9 St Paul 7
A tank containing fifty barrels of gasoline at George J. Gould's Lakewood country place caught fire on April 24 and burned fiercely for more than an hour. The blaze did not reach Georgian Court power house.
Philadelphia April 24 Secret service operatives will watch over Max Zeitler who is about to recut the great seal of the United States. The government employs a large force of inspectors during the process.
A blaze in New Brunswick on April 24 wiped out the New Jersey Experiment Station building. Many rare insect specimens were lost, with an estimated state loss of $100,000 not counting the specimens.
Lander Wyoming April 24 A truce is patched up and no further trouble in the Sweetwater country is feared this spring. The cattlemen have decided to permit sheepmen to use their leased lands.
Respite comes as Monroe Adams, condemned for killing his wife and daughter in Americus, faces execution with sheriff ready, coffin prepared, and grave dug. Governor Terrell grants a stay of the hanging.
Reports from Silesia confirm fifteen bodies recovered from snowdrifts after Sunday's blizzard. Many residents remain missing as rescue efforts continue in the wintry aftermath.
Simeon Lord, 66, died at his niece Mrs. H M Edmunds home in St. Louis. Born in England, he was a noted inventor known for an escape valve and other devices.
Rebels led by Generals Montaya and Carlos Anderson attempting to land arms from Porto Rico were captured near Samana by government forces near Puerto Plata on April 24. The operation halted the revolutionary expedition based at San Domingo.
Twelve people aboard a rowboat ferry between East One Hundred and Twentieth Street and Randall’s Island were thrown into the East River as a high running tide swept over the vessel. Details on injuries or rescue not provided.
Springfield April 24 sensational charges of attempted bribery were leveled by Speaker John H. Miller in the Illinois House over the Mueller traction bill. He said outside parties urged him to allow a roll call for profit, prompting a riotous session, calls for a formal investigation, and possible grand jury action. The incident rattled members, split opinions, and left the chamber counting on future inquiries.
J. D. Lehmer, 85, a prominent Cincinnati capitalist with extensive Chicago holdings, was found dead on the ground behind his home at 332 Broadway. He apparently fell from a second story window after years of declining health, and his estate is estimated at $5,000,000.
New York April 24 Harvard's first woman student Mrs Clementine M Leroy died from Brights disease She was the wife of Herman Stewart Leroy a member of a prominent New York family
Washington April 24 report says Little Archie and Quentin Roosevelt, sons of the President, are recovering from mild measles and will likely be out in a few days.
New York April 24 The Henry Ward Beecher memorial fund reports steady progress. Total subscribed stands at 49786 dollars 80 cents as donors continue to support the tribute project.
Alfred Dreyfus appeals to War Minister General Andre for reopening his case. He alleges evidence since 1899 proves his innocence and accuses Esterhazy as the real culprit. The letter portrays long suffering, asserts judicial bias, and calls for renewed investigation and revision of the verdict.
Mrs Joby A Lee wife of Missouri lieutenant governor departed for Chicago to compel her husband to testify in the doodle case. Circuit Attorney Folk noted either the husband or D J Kelley of New York must testify and that the first to appear would gain advantage.
Shanghai April 28 china yields to the powers and orders signature of the power and gold bonds. Notified bankers commission reports the move as part of a prearranged agreement. The exact details remain unclear but the action indicates a shift in financial control and issuance of bonds.
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