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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1905
Page
2
A collection of oddities and witticisms from a New York hotel scene and society pages. Remarks touch on presidential possibilities, wealth, fashion, golf, poetry, and royal curiosities with sharp, satirical tone and named figures like Rockefeller Sage Hoch and Ade.
Heirs of late Phineas J. Stone, former Charlestown mayor, discover a $20,000 note left by his brother has appreciated to over $50,000. In another item, the Mont Pelée cone, once a deadly crater, is reportedly sinking slowly back into the volcano as islanders are urged to secure the crater by a firm clamp when the cone vanishes.
A New York candidate for a major office presents a platform built on being “the father of a former prominent varsity football man.” He stops short of claiming to have inherited greatness from his son or daughter, avoiding stronger familial impost.
President Roosevelt directs policy to ease landing of exempt Chinese classes and orders strict issuance of proper certificates. Secretary Metcalf issues immigration instructions to ensure fair treatment, aiming to prevent boycotts and reduce criticisms of the bureau.
A garbled standings list shows Chicago Cleveland St Louis Detroit and others tied to the American Association and Central League. Entries include Milwaukee Kansas City Columbus Rock Island Springfield Peoria Cedar Rapids South Bend and more, with unclear records and scores amid a scattered tally of teams and cities.
Charleston West Virginia June 36 Bas tom Dickinson a prominent citizen was murdered near Carbondale by an unknown assailant. Dickinson carried a large sum of money and authorities believe robbery was the motive.
New York June 26 Telegrams and calls answer an ad to sell his body and two hearts after death. A. Durr of New Rochelle, a carpenter, is offered large sums but won't name prices. He keeps the secret hoping for a higher bid as the medical profession weighs the odd proposal. The offers have not been accepted and decisions delay for days. He is aa years old and in good health.
Clinton Missouri June 26 Thomas a Casey cashier of the Salmon and Salmon bank was arrested on a charge of forging two notes aggregating 10000 preferred by W M Stevens. Casey hypothecated the original notes in Kansas City and copies were found in the bank by Bank Examiner Cook. Casey is a son of the late George M Casey the cattle king of Missouri. The Salmon bank affairs are in deplorable shape and it is feared depositors will realize little.
BuffaloJune 26 Seven thousand dollars has been paid by the New York Central railroad to Ignace Paderewski pianist as damages for a jolting in a railroad accident three miles from Syracuse on April 22 last. He was prostrated by neuritis and canceled his American tour. The railroad lawyers express relief the accident was not more serious.
Mrs Watt C Gregg fatally shot her four children aged six months to eight years in Grand Lake Colorado and wounded herself. Authorities say a temporary insanity episode followed by mental aberration in the wife. husband notes recent signs of deteriorating sanity.
In Danbury on June 26 an electric streetcar ran over torpedoes laid in the tracks by boys. Loud explosions did not panic the women aboard. Mrs Mary Davis, 16, jumped from the car and was fatally injured when her skull fractured. She died a few minutes later.
Grand Rapids Mich June 26 William H Decker died and 8 1 King secretary and treasurer of the Grand Rapids Carved Molding company will probably die as the result of injuries sustained when their buggy was struck by a motor car.
In Lafayette Indiana on June 26 Sylvester Jones 26 was stabbed by George Hurst a one armed man during a dispute over a dice for money on a Wabash railroad excursion Jones died shortly after the attack.
In Belen New Mexico on June 26 a robber cut the bottom of a mall pouch hanging on a crane for a passing eastbound train and took a package containing $2,000 mailed to the First National Bank in Albuquerque.
Terre Haute Ind June 26 officials search for William McAughey a mine car driver accused of beating a mule to death and disemboweling it in the Coal Bank mine officials say the incident prompted an urgent manhunt and a potential charge of animal cruelty.
President Cabrera uses personal funds to establish a practical school of sciences arts and agriculture in Guatemala City with American professors to lead and teach. The initiative aims to advance local education and professional training through international expertise.
Jiban June 26. Convicts in the prison mutinied aided by a mob of roughs, demolishing eight cells. Police and military restored order.
Washington June 26 Prices of fuel clothing and most food products rose steadily from 1890 to 1904 per a Labor Bureau bulletin. Beef price peaked in 1902 while corn oats wheat and hops posted large gains. overall wholesale food up about 26 percent 1900s versus 1890s. Clothing up about 9.8 percent. Fuel and lighting 2.6 percent higher in 1904 than 1899.
A Sunday blaze in Nashville's retail area caused losses estimated at 500000 to 650000. The Palace, a four story building housing Harris Brothers and Jacobus Brothers, and the Manix, six stories used by Nashville Dry Goods, suffered severe damage. Two three story structures under Kress Co renovation were wrecked by falling walls. The Browne heirs own the two damaged properties.
Springfield June 20 The proposed mining conference in Minols was not held Saturday. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America was en route to Scranton Pa and could not arrive before today. The other officers canvassed field conditions and prevailing sentiment.
Ferrel Spain June 20 British cruiser Carnarvon ran down the North German Lloyd steamship Coblenz in dense fog at 4 Sunday morning off the northwest coast of Spain ten miles from Ferrell. The Coblenz was badly damaged and sprang a leak. Passengers were transferred to the cruiser which towed her here. The injury to the cruiser was slight.
In Angola Indiana on June 26 Earl Hotchkiss and Jefferson Eldinger, two sons of prominent families, were fined cent and costs for larceny and sentenced to five days in jail. A last effort to avert punishment failed as the community had endured many depredations, leading to the jail term.
British India Steam Navigation liner Ikhona sank by Russian cruiser Terek 140 miles north of Hongkong on June 6. Dutch steamer Perla landed the crew after meeting the Terek on June 19. Ikhona carried mails and flee from Rangoon to Yokohama.
United States minister conducts negotiations with Russia, with a date for plenipotentiaries in Washington discussed. A proposal suggests early August, aiming for Japanese representatives to reach Washington. Dispatches note cautious optimism and possible U.S. mediation through Ambassador Meyer.
During a heavy windstorm the schooner Lydia broke from its moorings and struck a boathouse in Muskegon Michigan. Gil bert Mee was killed and two others were injured in the crash.
Tokyo reports the Russian armored cruiser Bayan has been successfully floated at Port Arthur after a prior grounding or sinking incident. The commander at Port Arthur relays the achievement as a notable naval recovery amid ongoing tensions.
Calgary June 26 heavy rains across southern Alberta guarantee a superb winter wheat crop even if rainfall ends now. Farmers foresee averages above thirty bushels per acre, potentially yielding nearly 1,000,000 bushels for the region. Immigration from the United States is expected to rise with another bumper season.
Chicago Board of Trade market notes show quotes for wheat corn oats and futures with July and September postings. Livestock bids list cattle hogs for Chicago Omaha Kansas City St Louis and New York with prices across major markets and exchanges.
Washington June 24 An inquiry into the setting of a contract by Pub No Printer Palmer for seventy two typesetting machines for use in the government printing office is being made by the special committee appointed by the president to- translate reforms in government departments. Charles H Keep assistant secretary of the treasury chairs the committee. Amount involved exceeds 200 000 dollars.
Five persons are injured when an overloaded dynamite cane exploded in Detroit on June 26. Ten year old Andrew Paluszynski suffered a badly mangled left leg while Walter Joelsowski, also 10, risks losing an eye.
In Appleton Wisconsin on June 26 Marie Derrick a 9 year old girl died while skipping rope near the 100th mark she uttered I have finished then collapsed and died shortly after initial reports indicate heart failure or fainting during play authorities are investigating the incident and the cause remains unclear
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