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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
2
A scattered collection of observations from The Herald noting Manhattan population projections for 1952, low wages in Asiatic Turkey, demand for second hand Bibles in England, stockholders in New York, Pu Yi’s nurses, wealth versus dynamite, German Kaiser sentiment, concerns about education and gender roles, an all night bank in Philadelphia, and anecdotes about wives and mice.
Vermont papers discuss 1910 governor race with several candidates already in the field. Politicians move quickly to stake positions as the contest unfolds.
Dr Parkhurst claims big hats are un Christian but fashion shows willkeep them popular. Critics miss how women navigate street cars as the debate hints at changing old proverbs about getting off safely and stylishly.
Dr Mary Patrick president of the girls college at Constantinople states Turkish women have shed their veils and are lecturing in cities such as Constantinople and Salonica. She notes they are forming women’s clubs as Turkey undergoes a boom.
The piece notes Blondgood H. Cuttrer of Little Neck left 065000 in estate with over 600000 bequeathed to the American Bible Society, a claim tied to poetry earnings. It also reports the shah of Persia promising to protect subjects from wicked designs seeking a constitution, a pledge seen as historically significant yet arguably overstated in the Orient.
The Baltimore American calls for better police in emergencies. A New York arrestee claimed his wife and baby inside a burning home justified resisting officers and breaking a fire net. Chicago air deposits seven thousand pounds per acre raise health concerns, with Indianapolis similarly smoky. A Popular Mechanics idea suggests arming safes with a lethal grenade to deter burglars. An Italian journal article discusses "The Reign" and advances in crime quarters at Sylva.
Nogales Arizona December 31 The Yaqui war in Mexico ends with a peace treaty among three chiefs and 166 followers and Sonora state governor The conflict drew US Mexican cooperation under the neutrality treaty as border raids and US troop calls prompted federal action The long struggle is described as a last remnant of indigenous resistance to white civilization and progress.
Independent telephone interests in Iowa press for state regulation modeled on Nebraska law to grant the railroad commission oversight of telephone business. They favor a public utilities commission similar to New York’s, or a dedicated body for telephone regulation, with talks ongoing among Governor-elect and attorney general.
The Ohio senatorial battle centers on Theodore Burton of Cleveland, Charles Taft of Cincinnati, and Senator Joseph Benson Foraker. Taft and Burton lead the fray while Foraker watches, hoping the clash continues and opposes a caucus before the January 12 ballot at the state house.
Members of the Town Horticultural Society push for a state department to take over and expand horticultural work, including nursery inspections and fruit vegetable grower organization. The Legislature session will consider the proposal along with existing funding history.
Ennis West Virginia December 81 officials estimate 50 dead in the Lick branch mine disaster after rescue crews recovered all bodies by yesterday noon. State officials Phillips Warner Henry and Grady directed the nightlong search with no excitement reported as families mourned on the mountainside.
In Baltimore on December 31 the American Society for the Advancement of Science held a general meeting at Friends' Assembly hall. The main event was a stock exchange regulation symposium led by Henry Clews, delivering the keynote on reform and oversight.
The Chicago market summary shows flour and grain prices with several futures quotes and cash bids. Spring wheat and hard patent value ranges appear, alongside butter, eggs and poultry price points for dairy and livestock products.
In Paris on December 31 the court denied Count Bon de Castellane’s petition to have custody of his three sons transferred to his mother Marquise de Castellane. The children remain under the care of their mother Princess de Sagan formerly Anna Gould of New York. They may not leave the continent without permission and from October 19, 1909, must be enrolled in a college within 100 miles of Paris.
Gov. Warren Gerst acting through the state veterinary department issues a proclamation warning stock buyers not to bring uninspected cattle into Iowa. The notice follows a letter from the east about western shipments and aims to curb foot and mouth disease risk.
The article discusses good time provisions for convicts in an indeterminate sentence case under a five year maximum. It questions whether convicts without parole eligibility must serve full terms or receive statutory cool time. It cites an afterway ruling that good time applies broadly unless penalties apply for rule violations. It mentions Chief of Staff Bell informing about an inaugural parade and Iowa delegation staff, plus a media inquiry into the governor's staff and dress descriptions.
New York wheat and rye markets showed dull activity but prices held steady on continued receipts from the northwest. December wheat ranged around 1.09 to 1.10 and May near 1.12 to 1.13, while rye No 2 western was listed at about 81 1/2 cents per bushel.
Omaha Nebraska market data shows cattle prices for various classes from native steers at 4.00 to 7.26 and cows 2.75 to 5.00, with stockers and feeders 4.25 to 6.50 and calves 2.50 to 7.50. Hogs ranged 5.60 to 6.90 for different weights, with other hogs and sows noted. Market activity described as steady with several price bands across livestock categories.
Winnipeg reports a severe blizzard paralyzing western Canada with traffic halted and visibility near zero. In Fergus Falls Minnesota, a fierce snowstorm reduced temperatures to well below zero as wind and snow abated only slowly yesterday.
In Fort Rouge a frozen chunk of earth collapsed on three men during sewer excavation. Joseph Jacks and H Mochuk died instantly while Nakolo Maja was severely injured. The incident occurred yesterday as crews labored in the suburb of Winnipeg.
In Flushing New York Maj John Hains brother of Thornton Hains testified as defense witness in the trial over the murder of William Annis. He described changes in Capt Peter C Hains mental state over the previous year and recalled the Captain recounting events leading to marital separation. Mrs Hains and Mrs William Annis attended. adjournment was set due to illness of counsel.
W I Buchanan special American envoy arrived in Caracas from La Guaira to begin conferences with Venezuela's new government. Officials welcomed him and an agenda was set to restore US-Venezuela diplomatic relations and resolve pending questions. Caracas students paraded a doll of former President Castro, later burned in Plaza Bolivar amid a hostile crowd.
Washington dispatch reports John Emerson Stone aged 22, famed in Boston and New York circles and Holy Cross graduate from Worcester, shot and killed here yesterday by May Woolard who then shot herself twice and may die. The tragedy ends Stone's celebrated career amid a double suicide attempt.
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