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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
2
The Herald lists a mix of items from Eldora and beyond including language notes about Ido, a proposed airship trade journal, a Chicago burglar stealing soap, critiques of trust probes, and quips on poets critics and politics. It notes opinions on America as a nation of snobs, Britain on air navigation, and various odd anecdotes about literature, geology, and equal rights discourse.
The Harvard expedition returned from its search for Span Yeh gold. All treasure found was invested in castles in Spain, and the hunters will focus on pursuing the nimble, commonplace American dollar for the time being.
Simplified spelling has its advocates in France as the minister of public instruction orders schools to teach new forms. Reforms drop the h in rhinoceros and replace y with i in analyze, and ph with f in phenomena, among other changes.
In Brooklyn Taft spoke at the dedication of the prison-ship martyrs' monument. He noted the endurance of revolutionary patriots who suffered aboard ships in New York harbor rather than join British armies. He urged recognition of wartime practices as of their era.
A report claims a new form of insanity has appeared in southern Italy linked to eating meat from corn. The text notes this form is not new, as insanity believed to be caused by agorn juice has long been known.
A brief note reports a financial action affecting residents of Mexico involving a small nickel or Ni component and its impact on local citizens. The excerpt hints at a monetary or material consequence without detailing official actions or scope. Further context from the source is needed to specify parties, dates, and outcomes.
Senate and House approve an $800000 appropriation for Italian earthquake relief. Funds to provide provisions clothing and medicines with use of Navy vessels or charters to transport aid. President Roosevelt urges immediate action and requests additional $500000 for relief with Italian approval. Also reports on Messina Calabrian aftershocks and rescue efforts.
Washington January 5 Justice Peckham writes for a unanimous court reversal of a prior ruling. The Supreme Court holds the cheap gas law valid in a decisive decision shaping regulatory power.
The report notes widespread efforts to raise an earthquake fund across U S cities with Congress approving 800000 for sufferers and relief trains near Messina wrecked injuring five. A forecast of another strong quake is noted for midweek and contributions by city listed totals appear around two hundred thousand to sixty three thousand dollars.
Washington January 6 The twenty fifth annual report of the civil service commission summarizes twenty five years of merit system growth since 1895 noting unity of both parties in embracing reform. The document cites broad adoption including six states and nearly 190 cities, praising economy and efficiency while condemning patronage.
The court finds the Consolidated Gas Company case upholds the law as constitutional, affirming its validity and legal effect. This ruling clarifies legislative intent and reinforces regulatory framework governing gas utilities. The decision impacts regulatory practices and future challenges to similar statutes.
Gouvernor Albert W. Gilchrist was inaugurated as chief executive of the state in Tallahassee with ceremonies held yesterday. Ida reported as the weather event accompanying the inauguration.
Henry Potter Jr vice president of the People's State Bank of Detroit shot himself in his Jefferson Avenue home. Distressed by weeks of nervous mood linked to heart trouble his family and bank associates say illness caused the act. Potter left a widow and three sons. he was valued at 400000 to 500000 with no financial motive.
Port Said reports the Connecticut Kansas Minnesota and Vermont completing their Suez transit as the fleet arrives, while Italy doubts aid timing for earthquake relief and contemplates how to handle the American ships. The Italian stance, a cable from Ambassador Griscom, flags air relief for sufferers but warns against Italian port touch unless for aid.
Cronstadt June 4 the body of Father John of Cronstadt was moved to Saint Andrew cathedral amid guarded streets and sorrowful crowds. Thousands mourners endured cold and waited hours to witness the service as followers hope for canonization and plan deputations from Archangel to Saint Petersburg for the burial.
Former Venezuelan president Castro underwent a kidney operation in Berlin by Dr. Israel, a German specialist. The procedure was deemed highly dangerous and Castro issued a statement insisting the operation was to prove he did not flee responsibility, asserting his plan to return to Venezuela. He is reported doing well.
Thortos Jenkins Hains took the witness stand in Flushing New York January 5 in his own defense on charges he was a principal with his brother Captain Peter C. Hains Jr in the killing of William Annis. He spoke in a sharp, rapid manner about his life and Capt Hains marital troubles that led to the slaying, often answering before objections could be entered.
The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed the case of Oscar Reid, one of the Black soldiers discharged after the Brownsville riot. The court ruled the amount involved was not enough to merit Supreme Court review.
A passenger train and a freight train collided head on on Prisco road near Fisher station twelve miles northeast of Tulsa. One engine crewman and a fireman died. Many others were injured, with physicians dispatched from Tulsa to aid at the scene.
Lansing on January 4 John Clifford is in critical condition at a local hospital with five bullet wounds. His 17 year old son Reggie is detained by police after telling investigators he shot his father to protect his mother and shows no regret.
New York January 6 After weakening during the past week the strike of cabmen and chauffeurs members of the Liberty Dawn association was officially declared off The union asserts that 750 members of the association won their demand for increased wages.
Washington jan 5 the 29000000 fine case against Standard Oil will not be reviewed by the supreme court Chief Justice Fuller announced the court's decision after convening the bench The ruling leaves intact the seventh circuit reversal which favored Standard Oil over rebates from railroads and upholds Judge Landis original 29 million penalty
Fred Carpenter, secretary to President-elect art, is in San Francisco visiting relatives. A bob sled with 15 riders in Oakdale avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, struck a telephone pole injuring four women seriously. J Eads How, dubbed King of Hoboes, calls unemployed meeting in St. Louis for January 22-24 to seek work. Denver building trades council condemns Justice Wright's jail sentences for AFL leaders Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison.
Alden Emmons formerly a judge of the probate court of Dallas County Alabama and a member of the Alabama legislature in 1868 died in San Rafael California at age 73 He was active in Reconstruction efforts in Alabama after the Civil War
A large Western Milling Company elevator at Calgary Alberta, burned, causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. Fire crews reported the blaze on a May day and contained it after extensive effort.
Washington Jan 6 The First National Bank of Rugby North Dakota closed its doors yesterday by order of its own directors.
Chicago and New York markets show mixed grains and flour futures with wheat easing on bearish Argentine crop estimates and cold wave forecasts. May contracts range around 1.11 to 1.12 per unit as corn oats and butter hold nearby levels. Livestock and eggs show modest moves in late-session reports.
CATTLE good to fancy steers range 6.50 to 7.60, medium to good 5.25 to 6.50, common to fall 4.00 to 5.26, native yearlings 5.25 to 7.25, cows 5.25 to 8.50, stockers 2.50 to 4.60, bulls 2.00 to 4.75, calves 3.00 to 9.50. HOGS prime to heavy butchers 5.96 to 9.60, choice light 5.80 to 6.15, good to choice heavy packing 5.80 to 6.05, sows 4.25 to 5.00, pigs 3.90 to 6.25. Market slow.
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