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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1904
Page
2
A string of odd observations and bon mots from The Herald of Eudora Iowa. Jokes about the queen of Holland, sea serpents, a New Jersey bridegroom fainting, and witty quips about women, education, and weather. A collage of light humor and social musings with playful, era-tinged tone.
A Western man ends his life after failing to guide his car, while quips warn that many drive to homicide. The piece notes cork life preservers, Korea’s crown in danger, and a Boston Globe Swede pun as winds blow. It muses on goats as a domestic secret society remedy.
The treasury department rules pigeons are birds not poultry, echoing a prior decision associated with Noah Webster. The playful column notes wedding ceremony venues and jokes about June brides and past graduates, contrasting fashion for different life events.
An Italian national held in a Connecticut state prison on a life term says he would rather stay incarcerated than be pardoned and sent back to Italy, arguing that remaining serves his country’s best interests.
Russell Sage is urged to write a letter of appreciation to Judge Miller of Mississippi who contends that high wages foster idleness because men need not work constantly for a living.
A New York woman worth $75,000 diced the other day and left her husband only $5 because he hadn't kissed her for nearly seven years. The tale suggests neglect can erode affection and wealth alike.
The encyclopedia lists drink, inefficiency and shiftlessness, crime, and roving as causes of poverty. It notes lack of money as another potential contributor. The passage presents these factors as the main explanations without endorsing any single cause.
A Los Angeles woman petitions for divorce from her husband alleging he brought snakes into the house. If granted on this ground it would mark a sweeping unexpected victory for the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.
A Philadelphia chemist asserts a discovered process can slash radium price from 16 million to under 590 thousand dollars per pound. The claim comes as costs for meat and most goods soar, offering relief to the struggling poor.
In Chicago near Hermitage and Diversey avenues a major fire at a Library Bureau warehouse drew 10,000 spectators as flames spread from basement to upper floors. The Fire department faced a four hour battle with $200,000 in losses and $140,000 insured. Authorities speculated on causes including spontaneous combustion or incendiaries while recalling Adolph Luetgert's 1897 murder trial linked to the old sausage factory site.
Supreme Court Justice Henry Brown and Crosswicks native Mrs. Josephine E. Tyler were married at the bride’s mother's home in Bordentown on a Saturday. The ceremony was performed by Rt. Rev. Bishop Scarborough of New Jersey before the couple departed for Atlantic City.
From Kemmerer Wyoming a report says ten men were killed at Kendall's logging camp on the Green river headwaters southeast of town. The accident is attributed to a bursting flame causing a fatal blast.
James Redman, a Black man, is under arrest in Bloomington on a murder charge for killing Paul Carr, a Black man, in Cadiz Ohio months earlier. Redman was tracked to Bloomington by another Black man who alerted the sheriff.
Elmer Mason and Rollo McDarmon both 33 and 28 died near Lima beside the Wheeling and Lake Erie tracks east of the city. Their skulls were crushed in what police term as a double murder.
John Hart a Robertsdale businessman, despondent from health issues stemming from a sun stroke years ago, committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor in Hammond Indiana on June 27.
London reports from the Paris correspondent claim 6000 Armenians killed as villages Darmet Adekelponm Arnist Kars Vertok and Mekrokon were sacked and burned. Turkish soldiers aided by Kurds plundered churches and attacked inhabitants including women. Refugees gather in Mounch.
Residents along the Milwaukee road near Corliss, Racine, report terror from hundreds of hoodlums and tramps. Gardens are raided, houses and stores burglarized, freight cars robbed, and people assaulted. Train brakemen fear running trains as section crews are pelted. one man was knocked senseless. Detectives have rounded up at least twenty six suspects.
Thomas Callahan was found dead in his cobbler shop with his head nearly severed by a shoe knife. Police suspect murder after a brutal struggle scene. Investigators search for his daughter reported to live in Nevada, Iowa.
Vladivostok June 27 The port commandant issued a notice warning local merchants not to raise essential goods prices arbitrarily. First offense after this date carries a 1500 ruble fine, three months imprisonment, and subsequent expulsion from the district.
Russian fleet sortie at Port Arthur failed to break Japanese lines. Reports say three Russians sunk or disabled, with ships damaged and forced back to harbor. Tokyo dispatch lingers on cruiser losses and the fate of the Peresviet, Sevastopol, and Retvisan amid claims of mine and torpedo attacks.
George Ligon of Millington reported a robbery of $5,250. He later found the money belt with the cash intact tied to his door knob, suggesting the theft was resolved and the money recovered.
Don Jaime son of Don Carlos the Spanish pretender arrived at Newchwang on June 27 and proceeded to the front with the Russian army. He accompanies the forces as they move toward the front lines.
Melbourne Mac Dowell, a San Francisco actor, writes to the coroner warning of his plan to kill himself due to reverses faced in Melbourne. The communication indicates intent and notes his location in San Francisco and Melbourne.
E. M. Harris former governor of the Chickasaw nation was badly hurt when thrown from his horse in Ardmore Oklahoma Territory on June 27. He struck a tree and is reported severely injured possibly fatally.
Assistant Cashier Gobos of the Central Bank confessed to stealing funds totaling about $200,000, leading to eight arrests in the case at City of Mexico. Local authorities described the operation as a major bank theft investigation and continue probing the scheme and accomplices.
Miss Leishman daughter of the American minister to Turkey and Count Louis Gontaut Biron were married at Mr Leishman's residence in Paris. The Sultan of Turkey sent the bride the Grand Cordon of the Nichan-i-Chofakat. A curious note mentions orders for goods including rubles and gems.
St Louis July 27 Edmond Beall president of the Alton Manufacturers union and Alton Civic Improvement league issued a prize for the first baby born in his new flats Stork's Nest He had stated he would prefer families with children and would not rent to childless families Baby buggy prize to the first infant born in the building Four families now reside there enjoying the landlord who keeps rents steady for children involved Informed tenants at move in that the prize awaits the first birth in the flats.
American League standings show Detroit 4 Chicago 6 and New York 6 Boston 3. National League results include Chicago 2 Pittsburgh 10 and Cincinnati 10 St Louis 2. American Association Louisville 4 Toledo 3 in thirteen innings. Western and Three Eye leagues report varied scores with multiple clubs. Sundays feature Chicago 7 Pittsburgh 1 and Brooklyn 8 Boston 2 among others, plus St Louis 4 Cleveland 7 and Minneapolis 5 4 Milwaukee 3 9.
Colonial Girl, ridden by A. W. Booker, won the World’s Fair Handicap at the fair grounds track. She covered a mile and a quarter in 2 1 2 1 4, distance with a three length margin over Hermis who was six lengths ahead of Moharib. Moharib followed with Flying Torpedo distantly behind.
Bloomington R I June 27 Charles Funkhofer 20 was shot Saturday night by his younger brother Homer at their residence near Rantoul while trying to enter the house through a window. He was mistaken for a burglar and died.
In Chicago on June 27 a boy aged nine, Emeree, owed his life to a buckle on his suspender that deflected a bullet during a fight between John Onopen and Louis Hiers. The bullet caused a slight wound to his left arm.
Lansing authorities prepare a suit against Michigan Central railroad seeking 8.6 million dollars in taxes claimed due to the state. The action concerns a tax assessment and related statutory provisions, with emphasis on state claims and legal procedure.
The article traces Jack London s rise from near invisibility to a celebrated writer at twenty eight, crediting his perseverance, the turning point with a Black Cat story offer, and the magazine s role in lifting new authors. It also highlights The Black Cat s prize contests drawing new names and large cash awards for fresh talent.
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