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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1903
Page
2
A string of wry observations touching Prohibition, science, society, and notable figures. Jokes about the Mad Mullah, Marconi, Dr. Lorenz, Robert Fitzsimmons, King Edward, Morgan debts, and a New York genius turning plays into books. Includes quips on bees and public manners.
Washington February 19 Army circles saw a surprise as Brigadier Generals J C Breckinridge M J Ludington and James I Wade were sent to the Senate for promotion to major general The plan to promote Wade to replace retiring General Hughes was altered promoting Breckinridge and Ludington and retiring them with Hughes to clear Wade’s path Other near term changes include Young to lieutenant general S B M Young promotion and Farley and Babbitt retirement plus multiple retirements of other brigadier generals including Francis Moore for Philippines service
Washington reports a heated House debate between Hull of Iowa and Slayden of Texas on the army bill conference report. Slayden accused Hull of bad faith over a promised direct vote on an amendment about officers depositing funds with the government for 8 percent interest. Hull denied the charge while defending commitment to committee instructions. In a second item, Admiral Dewey praised navy target practice as essential after Manila Bay and lessons from Spanish American War, noting improvements in other powers and recent maneuvers in the Caribbean.
Admiral Dewey commends the naval appropriation of 800000 dollars for target practice and endorses the secretary of the navy recommendation that 120000 dollars be set aside for prizes for excellence in gunnery.
Washington on February 19 George Bruce Cortelyou took the oath as secretary of the new department of commerce and labor. William Loeb Jr the president's private secretary was sworn as secretary to the president. A silver vase was presented to Cortelyou during the transition.
Washington February 19 Representative Hamilton of Michigan introduced a bill to authorize the governor and secretary of Hawaii to issue bonds up to 500000 dollars to cover judgments arising from the suppression of bubonic plague in 1899 and 1900, in addition to existing congressional funds.
A petition signed by ex Governor Pinchback and others from Louisiana and Washington urged the Senate to confirm Dr. W D Crum as collector of the port of Charleston South Carolina.
Washington reports from Bogota show opposition to the Panama canal treaty has diminished after the full text was published. Officials believe there is no danger the treaty will fail to be approved by the Colombian congress.
Washington February nineteenth Justice Shiras of the United States Supreme Court has submitted his resignation to the president and will leave the bench February twenty fourth William R Day of Ohio former secretary of state has been chosen as his successor The senate foreign relations committee has issued an unfavorable report on Morgan proposed resolution about canal treaty and Panama act participation
Washington reports on February 19 that the attorney general says the treasury may release cigars packed illegally if a fine equal to the duty is paid, provided no fraud is involved. Also noted are confirmations of Willis Vanderventer and John T. McDonough to high judicial posts, retirements of Gen Farley and Col Rabbitt, and a favorable Senate report on a Mexico extradition treaty and Franco reciprocity expansion to Puerto Rico.
Washington February 15 Attorney General Knox issued an opinion to the secretary of the treasury stating that prohibited and smuggled goods are not subject to duty in addition to forfeiture.
Washington February 19 The gunboat Bennington to be commissioned at Mare Island navy yard March 1 and join the Pacific squadron. She will be commanded by Commander Chauncey Thomas.
Senda Kin reports the French foreign office announces Vicomte de Chambrun as attache to the French Embassy in Washington He is a Lafayetter descendant and the news comes from Paris on February nineteenth Nash nomination to Bangkok secretary of legation and consul general reported Wishard resigns as internal revenue solicitor in Indiana on February nineteenth Denver awarded Rocky Mountain college site by Presbyterian committee February nineteenth Chalmers button factory at Keithsburg burns, 100 machines, owned by Harvey Chalmers & Son of Amsterdam New York
A long running scheme linked to Italian conspirators swindled over 1 million dollars from more than a dozen life insurance firms. The plot used 23 to 100 substitute bodies, with undertaker Joseph Trepani directing operations from the Tombs and others including doctors and a notary. Victimized firms include John Hancock, Union Central, Washington Life, Prudential, Equitable, Provident Life, Tradesmen’s of Newark, Mutual Life, and Metropolitan of Cincinnati.
Springfield Alabama February 19 Representative Underwood introduces a bill to prohibit football statewide with fines of 10 to 100 dollars per offense. The measure would bar any person in charge of state institutions from permitting pupils or inmates to engage in the game.
In Los Angeles to Pasadena route, two unmasked robbers halted a crowded electric car with thirty-two passengers aboard. They stole about $600, fifteen gold watches, rings, and jewelry. one shot was fired but missed, and the attackers fled after the attempt.
Concord New Hampshire February 19 The hearing on the petition for extradition of former Minneapolis mayor Ames was postponed at the request of his counsel Dr J Hamblett who cited lack of time to examine requisition papers A possible three doctor commission to examine Mr Ames and report to Hennepin County Minnesota is under consideration Also Springfield Illinois February 19 The United Mineworkers district of Illinois set a wage scale committee to fix the 1903 04 scale with members from various districts to join with operators after the miners convention
Waukegan Illinois February 18 Judge Henry Blodgett aged 82 lies gravely ill at his Sheridan road home after a week of sickness first believed to be grippe then pneumonia relatives and friends fear for his recovery La Crosse Wisconsin February 19 a Stanck marble works fire causes several thousand dollars in damage and Lieut McLaughlin is knocked from a ladder fracturing his skull amid zero temperatures
New York reports a southbound Sixth Avenue elevated train derailed on a curve, risking the lives of about forty passengers. Other briefs note Rio Indiana bank permits, a Franklin Syndicate fraud reference, a major Roseville Pottery loss, an ice jam threat near Szcuezin, Beresford to command a fleet, Moros honor Pershing, Armour dining with Prince Henry, German consumption mortality, and a St. Isaac Cathedral burglary of $50,000 in diamonds.
Judge Grosscup overruled the Packers demurrer in the famous beef trust case. The injunction against the combination is made permanent, with the choice to answer the bill and face testimony or appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision clarifies interstate commerce in meat and preserves government aims to dissolve the trust. The text details alleged price fixing, rebates, and monopolistic attempts across state lines. Close to death by a meteor.
In Indianapolis on February 19 Radabaugh and Golden, drivers for Empire and American Nitroglycerin, were hauling 700 quarts to a Parker City oil field magazine when a meteor streaked across the sky and burst nearby. A ball of fire enveloped the wagon, narrowly missing catastrophe and leaving Golden so shaken he resigned on the spot.
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