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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
2
A column of humorous observations and society notes touches on Archibald Geikie forecasts a deluge Kubelik praise miserliness and fashion. It lampoons football reform tiny bills royal castles in Spain and the bride who travels in a trunk. It comments on editors and jokes about Japan Manchuria and hazing.
Residents of a Delaware town are prohibited from taking baths for a full calendar month as authorities enforce a public hygiene measure. The unusual restriction sparks curiosity and media attention as officials urge adherence to the order.
The centenary of Benjamin Franklin’s birth is to be celebrated in Franklin New Hampshire and other places named after him. A Pennsylvania town suffered a fire destroying four million dollars worth of whiskey, yet the impact on visible supply is deemed negligible.
A future reader may wonder about a forty ton steel ingot buried with funeral rites in Pennsylvania. In Richmond Virginia two preachers embraced with such fervor that one suffered a broken rib, illustrating that even brotherly affection can go too far.
Not since Dr. Syntax's celebrated tour in search of a wife has there been anything to compare with King Alfonso's swing around the circle in specting the marriageable princesses of Europe.
A Chicago woman filed for divorce after her husband insisted on piano playing. The case sparked talk that he should wed the woman who recently left her husband for making him play the piano. Old Man Giddles boasts he can command attention by telling mean things about people but falters when praising others unless it is themselves.
A Brooklyn discussion contemplates raising a subscription to aid a woman who gambled her settled home on a supposed sure thing in the recent election. The group also suggests securing a guardian for her.
A string of Iowa items includes a guilty verdict in Harrison county over liquor sales, a request for rehearing in Marshalltown soldiers' preference case, and the death of John Farrell after a throat wound. Michael Barthell fights duress claims over a $2,300 guarantee. Prisoner W. J. Davis survives a jail explosion, while Newton's Prof O P Farmer faces forgery charges. Ackley considers a free electric light plant gift valued at $12,000 to $15,000, and Onawa builds a new water system with a new pump. Polk County treasurer receives a conscience money note of two $100 bills for back taxes.
Harry Hudson of Polk City shot himself after failing to secure 16 year old Jessie Carr as his wife. He spent his last moments with her before pulling the trigger, having arranged for the shotgun blast and left a funeral note details.
Des Moines December 15. Iowa Supreme Court reverses Linn county ruling in Hamilton v Schlitz Brewing. Despite overturning the district verdict the justices base the reversal on evidence errors not shipment methods. The court holds jury must decide if sale occurred in Wisconsin or Iowa, and that intent behind bills of lading and drafts must be considered by the jury.
Des Moines Dec 13 Iowa citizens vote where they sleep not where they eat says a supreme court decision in the Dr L Sayre Osage case He was acquitted but the ruling is reversed Savre must stand trial The court holds domicile is where one sleeps and remains until a new home is found Bodily presence and intention both matter and a man's sleeping place generally indicates residence For married men fixing residence is easier
Iowa City judge Byington sentenced James Morgan to four years in the penitentiary for burglary. Walter Alberhaskrey received eighteen months for theft of a watch and Charles Williams was given six months for burning city mall.
Local officers seek clues in the December horse theft from BE. B. Dubridge's team and buggy. A $75 reward is offered to spur action amid farmer excitement. Liekens laments the burden of the crime on the community.
Des Moines coverage reveals Grace Stockman exposed Griswold’s dual life secret. He lived as George R. Griswold with wife and four daughters while maintaining a Ridge street house as Arthur Stockman’s companion. Illness and financial strain in Sept. 12 hospital visit sharpened motive for self destruction.
Des Moines reports the legislative commission will recommend a single fifteen member board to manage the State university at Iowa City, the Agricultural college, and the normal school with an executive committee of three. The plan, debated in Des Moines, sets salaries, governor appointments, treasurer custody, and party balance requirements.
Des Moines reports the Portland Gold Mining company will surrender its Iowa charter and reincorporate in Wyoming after tax assessments revealed no state taxes paid. The firm offered to cover 1905 taxes but refused any further payments, citing tax ferrets from Council Bluffs.
Matt Maher, the second of three accused, is convicted of manslaughter in the death of John Kelley at Iowa City. The jury deliberated four hours over the degree of guilt. The trial of the third suspect, Peter Wiese, is scheduled for the next term.
In a brief arts item the Cleveland Leader notes a witty exchange about a corn seller's attire and a work of art, highlighting a playful moment in local cultural commentary. The quip hints at perceptions of art and everyday dress within the city’s literary scene.
Des Moines eyes a potential relocation by a Plano Illinois Harvester company with 1000 jobs, amid talks with the Commercial Club. Iowa corn crop totals 346,871,840 bushels valued around 123 million at 36 cents per bushel. oats at 146,439,240 bushels. Governor Hoch of Kansas appeals for refined oil competition and state pricing influence. Des Moines area rail and municipal government plans progress, with Galveston style commission system discussions and public meetings urged by local leaders.
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