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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
2
A curio-filled page quotes on diverse topics from women’s power to a growling telephone, discusses panama fever fears, Tolstoi sales, Milton’s Paradise Lost value, and a sea of Azof memory. It notes theater and social nips, bar Domingo revolutions, a Boston forgery verdict, and satire on British aristocracy and American society.
A quirky piece notes a imagined Spanish general’s bid for a $10,000 legacy left by Cardinal Herrero y El Pinoga. It contrasts boys skating on one pond and girls on another as temperature drops to ten degrees below zero, hinting at a playful, satirical scenario.
A witty quip notes a French chemist's claim about phosphorous in the human body and doubt about the profitability of surgery. It then ponders why young men persist in offering marked attentions to young ladies, who are often the ones most likely to sue for breach of promise in the future.
The two powers aim to conclude talks once each discerns how much the other can concede without fighting. The process hinges on mutual assessments of willingness to yield.
A fragment notes demand for higher wages by laborers while wholesale material costs for eyeglasses rise. It mentions plans to map a free show and discusses criticism of officials hiring at government expense, labeling it not exactly corruption.
Mise Crabtree, famed as Lotta on stage, is reported to have earned several million dollars in real estate deals. Crabtree remains a beloved stage figure, with her enduring public image not needing revival to stay in favor.
Des Moines reports a major blaze within a week of legislative opening gutted the House chamber and drew water through the north wing while fires burned. Officials estimate losses from 300000 to 500000 with fires clarified by emergency crews and a planned immediate investigation.
The Dubuque city council proposes inviting other Iowa cities with special charters to cooperate toward repealing amendments to Section 1870. The move follows uncertain timing of a Supreme Court decision and aims to preserve special charter cities by altering the basis of the law amid continuing deficits.
Chicago January 2 Iowa State Agricultural College teams wins the Spoor trophy as overall champions at the International Live Stock Show. Iowa led with 375 1 4 points, Ohio 351 1 4, Minnesota 346, Kansas 325. In the Clay Sander prize, Iowa students took top honors. How ard Iowa 80 12, C G Eling Kansas 80 14, W A Tener Iowa 79 14.
Thomas Monahan known as Bo tramp dies in his Dubuque city jail cell after being jailed for intoxication. He was about four years old with a mysterious past as the son of a New York millionaire who vanished from home after his mother’s death and later died under unclear circumstances. Monahan had used Dubuque as headquarters and reportedly received $10,000 in a settlement during a New York probate matter before moving west.
Grant Drury, a noted Ligscomb township farmer, was arrested on a murder charge after his wife Mrs Drury was found dead with a gunshot wound at their home on December fth. He claimed to be at the barn tending chores when the gun fired and returned to find her dead. Authorities, keeping evidence undisclosed, have pursued a quietly conducted inquiry amid mystery and insinuation of disguised sarcasm.
G A O Quigley, local manager for Coop Commission grain and stock firm, vanished with 1200 dollars missing. G Wlaner of Minneapolis arrived to take charge of the local office as police search for the 40 year old, unmarried man. A local source quotes Quigley as a victim of wine and women and warns against crooked rule.
Chicago mayor orders all playhouses shut until they meet fire and building codes after the Iroquois Theater disaster. Inspectors report widespread violations. arrests follow for manslaughter and accessory charges as officials investigate cause and safeguards.
Chicago January 2 Archibald Bernard chief electrician of the Iroquois theater was taken into custody by police pending inquiry into the disaster causes and charged with manslaughter with the Radar arrest term used in reporting.
New York reports 1908 immigration totals surpassing all prior years with about 619,880 arrivals. Officials project more foreigners to land before year end, marking a sharp rise from 1902 levels and signaling a substantial increase in future arrivals.
Chief Justice Fuller writes for the Supreme Court that Porta Rican citizens are not aliens and may enter the United States without obstruction. The ruling cites the 1891 immigration act and holds Porta Ricans owe allegiance to the United States. Gonzales, refused admission in 1902 as likely to become a public charge, is central to the decision.
New York reports the Japanese consulate is overwhelmed with volunteer offers for service in the Japanese army amid tensions with Russia. The consul says foreigners cannot be accepted for enlistment. Movements in St Petersburg show Russia not accepting Japan's proposal, though talks continue between Foreign Minister Lamadorti and M. Kurino for an amicable settlement.
The updated Chicago theater fire toll reaches seven hundred eighty seven identified, ten unidentified bodies moved to the county morgue as all theaters close awaiting safety orders. Mayor Harriads vows enforcement while plans to reinforce fire safety and ordinances proceed. Iroquois owners Bonds set at ten thousand each as the building commission faces manslaughter charges.
Milwaukee firm handling asbestos theater curtains reports eighteen orders from Chicago theaters and four from Milwaukee. Curtains must be custom made in New York mills and run day and night to fill orders. Two weeks to catch up as more orders pour in nationwide.
In Lima January 4 B P Steiner and four others sue John Maer pastor of the Burlington church seeking a court injunction to prevent him from ousting them from their church positions. The case centers on internal church leadership and control of duties amid ongoing factional tensions.
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