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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
2
A reminiscence argues ministers appear solemn to the young, but one hot Sunday afternoon a pastor breaks form. A child witnesses him blowing a grass-blast from his thumbs, and realizes the minister is human and even fun-loving, changing the child's view of clergy.
The Canadian judge argues against contributing to England's naval expenditures and defends harbor defense with submarines and torpedoes. He cites Laurier to support a plan for one destroyer and one submarine annually for five years, totaling about $2,500.00, a sum he deems futile amid modern naval offense.
Observers debate dancing prowess of Mr Taft as described by editors and critics. The World notes thin men stumble while the fat man glides with smooth undulation on the ballroom floor. Ladies who danced with Taft praise his grace and presence.
A Washington court weighs how far a man may snore and talk in his sleep and how far the wakeful neighbor may shoot. The case raises delicate questions about the constitutional right to the pursuit of happiness and balance of individual rights.
A London paper gloomily foresees Canada being absorbed by the United States and the end of noble British aspirations. The prospect unsettles the anxious British mind, though neither side shows eagerness or perturbation over the idea.
The speaker extols Minnesota's development noting population expanded from 159000 to 2000000 in half a century. Wealth measured around 30 million fifty years ago with assets valued at about 1 billion, or 500 dollars per person, compared with 200 earlier.
Washington February 16 The house rejected the Senate bill to remove the constitutional bar on Senator Knox becoming secretary of state Debates centered on constitutional overreach and presidential compatibility with the law The roll call on the bill failed 179 to 123 after a brief rail vote with party lines blurred and a new rule considered to allow passage by majority vote
Philadelphia Feb 16 The Pennsylvania special from Chicago to New York struck a rock in heavy fog at Newton Hamilton 83 miles west of Harrisburg wrecking the train. The engine and first two cars toppled. no severe injuries though passengers were shaken. The eight-car train left Altoona after the wreck to return east. Also reported Omaha Feb 16 one killed and eight injured as three Missouri Pacific coaches derailed near Union Nebraska rail spread blamed for the wreck.
Captain William Mogg and four men of the whaling schooner Olga, long thought lost in a gale, are alive and wintering at Point Barrow. A letter dated November 1, 1908, sent via Eskimo messenger describes the arduous 800 mile trek to Teller City and the hoped for spring opening to resume exploration beyond Point Barrow.
The Hotel Clarendon at Sea Breeze in Daytona Beach area was destroyed by fire along with ten adjoining cottages. All 215 guests asleep were saved unharmed by the night clerk who alerted rooms and led evacuees to the street. The wooden hotel valued at $200,000 hosted a long list of prominent guests from Detroit, Cincinnati, Chicago and other cities.
Officials from four government branches testified that limits on Treasury Secret Service operators have not harmed their services. Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission, Soleau of Commerce and Labor, Trobridge of Revenue Agents, and Reynolds of the Treasury’s Customs Service urged the house appropriations committee that the curbs did not aid criminals.
In St Joseph Missouri a 22 year old girl who shot William Smith a carpenter claims she married him knowing her mother was already his legal wife. The trio had lived together for years with Smith as husband to both women. The mother says she wed Smith in 1902 and that after their marriage he had improper relations with her daughter, leading her to force a marriage with the girl without divorce.
Washington recalls the 11th anniversary of the Maine sinking with military religious and patriotic observances. A Mass at St Patrick's Church honors the dead aboard the battleship Maine. Rev McGuigan presided, Dr Russell gave the eulogy, and a pilgrimage to Arlington followed with Rear Admiral Sigsbee delivering the keynote.
In Florida, Jacksonville on February 16 a Black man named Jake Wades, recently arrested in Gainesville in connection with Miss Irma Newel in Lakeland last Tuesday, was fatally harmed by a mob immediately after the young woman identified him.
Martin's Ferry Ohio February 16 George W Reese awakened by burglars fired from a second story window striking John Coss aged 60 who had served two terms in the Ohio penitentiary for burglary. Two other men escaped unharmed.
Rhode Island congressman Daniel L. D. Granger of Providence who served in the Fifty-eighth to Sixtieth Congresses died last evening at 7 16 from heart failure.
In Sella Land near West Point Nebraska on February 16 a land transfer records Speaker Joseph G Cannon of the national House of Representatives selling 1400 acres in the county to Ferdinand Novak for 84000 dollars.
The United States collier Brutus, en route from Colon with coal for war vessels, had not arrived by late yesterday afternoon near Willemstad Curacao. Reports indicate the ship met with an accident, but details have not been disclosed.
Oaktaha Oklahoma bank robbed with details scarce. Muskogee Oklahoma dated February 6 notes an incident at a local bank. Further specifics on the crime, victims, or suspects are not provided in the fragment.
A Taos New Mexico report says Albert Twining former bank president of Asbury Park New Jersey is a six year prisoner for speculation with bank funds in Taos county mining properties. He has vanished and his associates are under investigation. The case follows a six year sentence and bond forfeiture of $60000.
Jefferson City Mo Feb 16 The Waters-Pierce Oil Co of Missouri faces an ouster decree as the state seeks to enforce severing ties with Standard Oil Co Attorneys General Major Gov Hadley and ex Asst AG Kennish conferred and filed a suggestion for ouster against Waters-Pierce after the company failed to show it has cut links with Standard Oil The state may ask the court to aid reorganization while Waters-Pierce plans to argue compliance and request court help to carry out the decree The Standard Oil Co Indiana seeks trusteeship over Waters-Pierce stock and other property in the state seen as a potential clash with Waters-Pierce defenses over domination by Standard Oil Co The $50 000 fine was paid by certified check to the court clerk with no sign of independent reorganization thus far
Constantinople reports show unrest after Kilam il Pasha is removed as grand vizier. Public fear grows over alleged Young Turks despotism, with minor pistol shots and panic reported in parts of the city. London notes the dismissal harms English view of Turkey's stability and highlights strong Turkish support for the Young Turks.
Milwaukee February 16 a daring thief seized a hand satchel containing 3800 from the First National Bank at East Water and Wisconsin and escaped while a messenger boy Daniel Sullivan aged 20 was momentarily distracted. The payroll money included a 3800 check and 300 cash. A general alarm sounded and a search mounted but the thief vanished.
An unknown sailing vessel rammed the Belgian steamer Australia off Alboran island near Algiers on February 12 during a storm. Both ships sank with a total of 30 lives lost, 14 from the sailing vessel and 16 from the Australia. Ten Australia crewmen who fled in a small boat were rescued by the German steamer Liberi a and brought to Algiers yesterday.
President elect Taft left Cincinnati for Washington to receive and relay to President Roosevelt the civil engineers board report from Panama. He will seek guidance on his inaugural address cabinet picks and other issues. A visiting committee from the Hilwinning Lodge Masons called before his departure as he is to become a member at sight Thursday night.
Chicago February 16 William Jennings Bryan plans to smash all public speaking and chautauqua lecturing records in 1909. If his voice holds out he expects to make $100000 or more, as much as race fans will receive under the season.
A score of fishermen and their dogs were swept from the ice when shifting wind drove the icefield into Lake Erie near Buffalo. All were rescued except Joseph Satusky and his dog team. they were missing at last report and feared lost.
Lightning caused a jail blackout in Springfield Missouri on Sunday night allowing Oscar Rowe to escape the county jail through a door and coal chute while awaiting trial on burglary charges in criminal court.
Washington February 16. A deep water channel from Chicago to Buffalo via The Seo is under contemplation. In a few days Congress will consider a measure to authorize a complete survey and possibly the construction of the waterway.
Denver Colorado February 15 train robbers halted the eastbound Denver and Rio Grande passenger train No. 4 at a junction near Military Junction just inside the city limits. They masked men stole about $5000 before fleeing.
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