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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
8
A historic plea argues that subsidies fail and only intelligent legislation can revive ocean commerce. It criticizes current railroads policies, notes trade losses in the Pacific, and highlights unemployment among railroad and factory workers while urging lawmakers to support seafaring capacity with smart laws rather than subsidies.
Professor Emil Reich argues that a single universal language is unattainable and would erase Europe’s intellectual diversity. He notes American multilingualism, Britain's trend toward English, and the danger of a uniform tongue reducing thought variety. He adds that mastering foreign languages requires practice and humility.
Mrs. John F. Sweft, president of the National Council of Women of America, argues American women have been pampered and parlor suffrage won t deliver results. She urges practical political action, insisting political methods are essential and women must work hard for the cause.
President Charles W. Eliot of Harvard argues socialism fails here due to diffuse wealth and American practicality. He asserts people pursue self interest, and socialistic ideals only succeed if humanity changes, not society.
George W. Fitzgerald, an assorting teller at the United States subtreasury in Chicago, has been arrested in connection with the $173,000 theft dating from February 20, 1907. The case drew national attention as investigators linked other accomplices and Fitzgerald’s finances were reportedly inconsistent with his claimed means. Detectives continued to shadow him as rumors tied others to the scheme and a broader network emerged.
Roosevelt appointees to the National Conservation Commission are expected to attend the upcoming Trans-Mississippi Commercial congress in San Francisco in October. A full day is devoted to resources conservation with possible extra time for discussion. In Erie grape belt reports a bumper crop is expected with high quality wine grapes driving favorable prices around 30 dollars per ton.
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