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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
6
A mosaic of 1920s era clippings and wry observations touches on politics, commerce, science, and social norms. References span Austria pottery trusts, German policing, Yale salaries, Radium Ontario, and matrimonial jokes. The piece blends humor with commentary on current events, culture, and daily life.
Three presidential messages to Congress urged sweeping public land law revisions to curb timber grabs and fraud. He pressed for repeal of the desert land act and faster home formation, plus increased land office agents and a treasury loan to develop national forests. Also urged were younger captains and flag officers for the Navy to match international peers.
Washington December 18 The senate agreed to a Hansbrough proposed resolution directing the department of commerce and labor to probe the International Harvester Company farm machinery producer and seller for possible restraint of trade. The supreme court ruled Secretary Wilsons quarantine order invalid for covering state and interstate cattle movements in Edwards and McKendree cases from Kentucky.
Washington on December 18 saw Oscar Straus of New York inaugurated as secretary of commerce and labor, succeeding Metcalf who served since July 1, 1907. The oath was administered by Frank H. Larned. Bonaparte moved from secretary of the navy to attorney general, with Moody and other Justice officials present as the cabinet reorganization took effect.
New York dispatches report the Norwegian Storting did not award the Nobel Peace Prize to President Roosevelt amid prior agitation for honoring the Karlstad commission. Elizabeth Schoyen led Norwegian advocacy arguing prevention rather than cure, noting the commission averted a crisis that could have triggered war between Sweden and Norway, while Roosevelt was seen as ending a conflict after damage was done.
The Police Gazette building at Pearl and Frankfort streets burned Monday. An old downtown landmark, it housed various manufacturers and the weekly paper known as the Police Gazette. In earlier days the building hosted many meetings of sporting men and notable fighters like John L. Sullivan Paddy Ryan Jake Kilrain and Charley Mitchell.
The king's condition is improving though recovery remains slow. A bulletin from attending physicians reports a quiet night, temperature 99.1, stronger heart action, and stable tracheal mucus with no increase noted.
Three men died and one was seriously injured when a Texas and Pacific passenger train number 61 derailed at Waterport, 32 miles west of New Orleans. Two others were slightly hurt in what is suspected to be a train wrecking incident, believed to be the third attack on the same train last night.
Thirty members of a revolution fighting organization were arrested Monday in Moscow's Basman off quarter. Police seized large stocks of arms ammunition dynamite and hambe.
Paris reports Cardinal Richard, archbishop of Paris, left the Episcopal palace and found shelter with conservative deputy Denys Cochin. A mass of clergy, nobility, and about 3,000 rallied, lifting prayers for the church as his carriage moved amid guards. Rome plans further protests as Italian authorities bar further demonstrations.
George Burnham Jr vice president and general counsel of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance was convicted of grand larceny in the first degree and sentenced to two years in Sing Sing. A stay of execution was granted while an appeal is prepared next Thursday. The indictment also names Frederick A Burnham and George D Eldridge, with later trials pending.
Detroit dispatch reports the steamer John M. Nicol crew endured exposure and frostbite after wreck on Big Summer Island in Green Bay. Two fishermen in a gasoline launch rescued 19 crew members as the Nicol broke apart, leaving them with only their clothing. The wood freighter owned by Nicol Transit of Buffalo carried barb wire.
H. A. Hillman, a young white man, led a jail delivery in Birmingham on December 18, aiding two black prisoners to escape. They tunneled through the outer wall while Hillman, working in a local clothing store, was granted corridor freedom and released the others from their cells.
Raisull, the bandit chief who terrifies Tangier area residents, has issued open threats against French and Spanish residents. In a published interview he said foreign warships must leave Tangier within five days, adding that he has informed Fez authorities and will notify legations.
Nine sailors from the Hindustan were drowned when a cutter overturned while returning to the battleship. A crew of 40 men fell into the water in heavy fog, and rescuers struggled to reach 81 sailors found unconscious or clinging to debris.
In a semi annual family trip to a tailor Mrs Blank argues over suit choices for her husband. She persuades him toward a brown fabric while she secretly buys the blue material she loves, planning a bold new look for herself. The end notes hint he will never know she chose the brown option for him.
A rambling reminiscence in Mt Vernon features George A. Marden, States sub-treasurer, discussing governance in a summer scene. The narrative references England, a king and emperor and a child asking about authority, highlighting themes of leadership and trust.
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