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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
2
A collage of stray items from The Herald Eldora includes quips on aging politicians, editors, and poets. overseas observations. a New Jersey postmistress resigning over pay. jokes about counterfeit currency and crime cases. and light notes on world affairs. The piece weaves humor with scattered social commentary and truncated anecdotes.
Washington february 14 tension between senate and president grows over arbitration treaties ratified in amended form. If the president withholds further negotiations the senate may deem it a declaration of war. if he retreats the senate would resume normal relations. Senators deny the tilt toward disarmament and argue nations spend millions on arms while seeking peaceful solutions.
Washington February 19 Armour Lines president George D B Jobbina says if Congress enacts laws reducing refrigeration charges the Armour M ar ines may withdraw from the business. He asserts the company is in business to earn a fair return and has been steadily reducing charges while improving service. If a law prevents a fair return the company would be forced to cease operations.
Secretary Wilson expresses opinion that federal pure food legislation will not be taken up this session due to focus on other appropriation bills and impeachment discussions surrounding Judge Swayne. He notes need for such law but expects limited time for debate in the fifty ninth Congress.
Washington lawmakers debate Senator Clay’s anthoption renewal tied to post office funds. The measure targets use of the mata and telegraph across state lines for options or futures by individuals or corporations, seen as a renewal of the old farmer versus gambler conflict. Several senators warn the bill contains excessive broad language.
Washington residents were shocked by new commerce department statistics showing the capital's death rate from consumption surpasses other cities except Denver and Los Angeles. The report notes one in seven people on city streets is fated to die from consumption, with nearly every person encountered described as affected in some form. Charles F. Weller comments on the alarming figures.
Washington May 13 Tributes to the memory of the late Senator George Frisbie Hoar of Massachusetts led to a special Sunday session of the house Representative Lawrence of Massachusetts presided and speakers from Massachusetts Mossia Gillett Lawrence Thayer Sullivan Green Roberts McNary Powers Kell iher Tirell joined the tributes with Clark and DeArmond of Missouri Resolutions by Representative Lovering were adopted.
Washington February 13 The Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden orders postmasters to account for revenues from stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers in full cents rather than only the stated value, reducing government losses by about 100000 dollars.
Washington reports Maj Edward Hardin of the Seventh Infantry was acquitted by court martial for neglect of duty while in charge of a military prison on Malahi Island in the Philippines. Thirty prisoners escaped after killing several guards. The War Department was informed of the acquittal.
Secretary Taft and Gen Mackinale presented to Attorney General Moody the case of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad for prosecution over obstruction of navigation by its bridge across the Kaw River at Kansas City.
Louis Ham merling of Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reports to the inaugural committee that fifty miners with lamps and mining paraphernalia are prepared to march in the Washington Inaugural parade on February 1.
President Pro Tempore Frye introduced in the Senate a petition from C. W. Post of Michigan asking for the expulsion of Senator Platt of New York. The petition was referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections.
Secretary Taft delays his departure for the Philippines, citing public business in Washington. The postponement shifts the scheduled trip from February toward July, affecting plans and schedules for incoming discussions and negotiations.
Vermont officials dismissed Fel.-Beelidge Cobb of Monmouth after he sent home letters ridiculing farmers and Vermont methods. George Aitkin, board chairman, secured the letters and concluded Cobb could not represent the state. Cobb did not deny writing the letters, though he claimed he did not expect them to be published.
Feb 13. Leroy Love Adams Express messenger confessed stealing one package containing 4600 dollars on January 15. He led detectives to his home and retained 5377 dollars of the money.
The Times reports Hamburg American steamships Deutschland and Hamburg will be sold to Rusela for 2.5 million dollars and 2 million dollars respectively. The transfers cover fob London Illinois details.
In Glen Elk near Clarksburg on February 18, Charles Gould fatally injured a Black man named Buck Hanger after Hanger attacked Gould with a large knife. Gould reportedly drew a public safety item and fired in self defense, leading to Hanger's death.
Enos Neal, a wealthy pioneer resident of Nakamo, Indiana, appears to have hanged himself in February. Police and local officials investigated the suicide, noting Neal’s wealth and standing in the community. The case remains under inquiry as investigators gather details at the scene.
St Petersburg Feb 13 A royal decree orders a joint commission to find the causes of workmen discontent and suggest remedial measures. Senator Chidlovsky is president. panel will include government, industry, and worker representatives. The move follows quiet streets and a theater protest against autocracy. Reports say zemsky sobor revival is welcomed by liberal circles, while M. Witte denies recent rumors and emphasizes nonpolitical focus.
Luscomb Senarelle once a South African impresario is hospitalized in San Francisco after being informed his 5 million dollar claim against the British government has been allowed. The claim stems from Boer confis cation of his property during Jameson raid, including concealed arms and estate seizure, with a hopeful payout shadowed by his illness and mounting hospital costs.
Alexander Furgason died at his home near Gilman Indiana in his 120th year according to an old Bible record. Born in Tipperary Ireland he came to the United States seventy years ago walking from New York to Indiana. He claimed to be older than the record shows and retained a remarkable memory up to his death, recalling events from a century past.
August Kuss of West Bend Wisconsin, a leather goods dealer, was found unconscious in his Centennial hotel room in New York City with a knife nearby. Believed to have attempted suicide, he had been in the city a week. Frank Eigen learned of his condition. the door was broken down and Kuss was taken to Roosevelt hospital where recovery is possible.
In Purcell Indiana a dog owned by John Johnson attacked Reverend Paul Lehmann as he walked to St Petries Lutheran church. Lehmann used a club to fend off the animal but was bitten. The dog then attacked mule teams, killed one mule, bit cattle in a barn, and was finally shot by Johnson.
Picka American reports Dr J A Bergstrom of Indiana University Pedagogy has been named associate editor of a new National Magazine for School Hygiene published by Engleman in Germany. The magazine's establishment is described as of world wide importance.
Edward names the prince of Wales as lord warden of the Cinque Ports with Lord Curzon of Kedleston as adviser. Walmer Castle, previously the warden residence, will be opened to the public in the future.
Burglars broke into Michie Brothers' jewelry store in Cineunati Ohio on February 13 and stole about $3,000 worth of opera glasses and silverware. No attempt was made to slow the safetyn wished the diamonds and jewelry were kept.
Hayden Clogs don of Virden was found unconscious near the Desola railroad tracks Friday night and died Saturday. A large gaping wound on the head indicates he was struck with deadly force, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.
A report details an attempted attack on a bishop in Buffalo on February 13. Officials say the assailant sought to injure the clergyman but was thwarted, and authorities are investigating motives and possible connections to larger religious tensions. Local police recovered weapons and detained a suspect for questioning.
Market report from Chicago with bids and prices across dairy items, meats, poultry, eggs, vegetables, and grain futures. Listings include butter, cheese, eggs, onions, turkeys, hens, hogs, beef, and regional quotations from major rail hubs and markets.
In Springfield on February 13 James R. Ryder over 60 attacked Thomas Davis at Davis home and bit Davis’ finger. Mrs Davis aided by her husband was bitten severely on the arm. Ryder, subdued and arrested, faces attempted murder charges as the wounds on Mrs Davis are serious.
In Coin Town on February 13 an explosion at a gasoline lighting plant claimed two lives. Mrs. Tather Morley died after hours of torture, and her baby was left severely burned. The blast occurred while Morley was pumping air into the plant.
A jewelry salesman from Chicago, B. R. Plez, reported to Los Angeles police that thieves broke into his Broadway hotel room while he was absent, stealing valuables valued at nearly $7,000.
Dr. F. Bomar assistant Secretary of the Baptist Foreign Mission Board is reported missing. He left Richmond Virginia three weeks ago on mission business and no information on his whereabouts has been obtained.
Paris February 13 announces the engagement of Baron Edouard De Rothschild, only son of Baron Alphonse de Rothschild, to Miss Germain Halphon, daughter of Emil Halphon, a sugar refin er. The pairing links prominent banking and sugar refining families.
Bloomington police report John Mangin arrested in Greenup on February 13. Mangin faced charges related to an assault on Elizabeth Teegarden, a local school teacher, and her brother. Investigations continue.
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