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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
3
A miscellany of breezy observations and quips touching Edison patents Shamrock founder Thomas Lipton Ziegler Arctic expedition and Moonlight humor jokes about a bent pin in a seat and a Sharon man losing 2000 in Boston. Notes on poets politicians and professors mix with light satire about nabobs and public figures.
A Passaic man aged 38 with ten children, the last eight born in pairs, may attract presidential notice if his brood grows. aboard the Kearsarge Emperor William exchanged greetings with a lank Yankee named Scanlon, who should hurry home to write his reminiscences. science notes the first stomach arising from a single cell, and debate over using a black postage stamp on mourning envelopes raises questions of taste.
An Australian citizen who says he invented a perfect rainmaking device may have an interesting idea but likely should avoid the United States this summer, experts warn.
In court, a Brooklyn man testifying in a divorce suit said his wife cared more for their pet dog than for him. The remark is contrasted with Mme de Stael’s quip that the more she sees of men, the more she likes dogs.
Henry Watterson denounces the bid to depose President Droppers of the University of South Dakota over a past drink, calling it an attack on American liberties and a dangerous precedent for political interference in academia.
A fragment suggests Colotabl weighing rejecting a ten million dollar gold offer. It hints at spending millions to wire Washington and learn how Uncle Sam views the matter, implying a government stance or policy decision may influence the choice.
Dubuque July 18 Green Island near Maquoketa river broke some houses were washed away and crops flooded. Residents fled in time but Mrs Sam Streis wife of a local farmer drowned while returning from a storm visit. her body found later in brush near the victim’s home.
Des Moines July 13 Captain J F Merry of Dubuque Col H H Rood of Mt Vernon and Senator L C Blanchard of Oskaloosa have gone to New York as part of the Vicksburg commission subcommittee. They will dine tonight with Stuyvesant Fish and attend interviews with sculptors to submit designs. The group will visit Boston. about 1600000 is allotted for the monument and semulinder for regiment monuments.
At Sac City on July 15 Jesse Peacock nearly dies while lifting water under a bridge being torn down. His jacket caught in a steam pump shaft, he whirled around the shaft as clothing tore away, his head spared by inches but his body cut and bruised from the violent motion.
A 15 year old boy Nichols of Marshall Minnesota was arrested in Britt for stealing ten dollars bicycle fixtures and a watch. He confessed stealing the money and fixtures but denied taking the watch. A burglar drill was found on search and he said he lent tools to another boy who had gone to Des Moines with him. Nichols had just returned from Des Moines and was jailed awaiting trial.
In Iowa City on July 15 a prominent Johnson county woman tied to leading locals was arrested by Sheriff Hofer after months of detective work. She allegedly obtained money and goods by false names on orders and forged signatures, admitting numerous acts over many months. The sheriff will not reveal her identity.
Des Moines July 15. At the State Association of County Attorneys opening session, John A. Hammill urged a separate semi-penal institution for inebriates to prevent escapes and demoralization in hospitals. A majority backed a specialized facility funded by liquor taxes, with debate over jury trials and constitutionality.
Des Moines July 15. The State Executive Council finished its hearing on real estate assessments and will tackle railroad assessments next. County representatives from Woodbury Adair Story Scott Adams Dullas Clayton Henry Montgomery Page Plymouth Pocahontas Polk heard, with Poweshiek Carrall Hamilton Calhoun among others heard Monday. Aud Cope said Polk’s assessments match sale values and no greater rise is needed. County Attorney Neal argued statewide assessments were within 15 percent of actual values and proposed a New Zealand style option on land. Most counties claimed assessments are fair and no increase should be made.
Charles Ruppert lies in critical condition at his Iowa City home after a jack screw attack by Wilfred Thompson following a saloon quarrel. Ruppert is partially paralyzed and speechless. Thompson is under arrest and accused of lying in wait to assault Ruppert.
In Kishinev Russia the murder of a boy blamed on Jews is resolved with the killer, a gardener, confessing joint crime with the boy’s uncle. The new governor Prince Ursuoff meets with city Jews as visits occur. In Iowa, Father Dustal drowns bathing in the Iowa river at Chelsea. In Fort Dodge, Mary Begley seeks damages of 40,000 against Colby Bros. over a Duncombe train death claim, with 20,000 actual and 20,000 exemplary damages sought.
Twenty three head of Mr Flynn’s best steers were stolen from a pasture three miles west of the city Sunday morning. The cattle were loaded onto a car, taken to Madrid, then billed through to Chicago via Clay Robinson & Co. The thiefs used a fictitious consignor, and the car was found in Chicago unclaimed. After identification by brand, the steers were to be shipped back, leaving Flynn facing loss from shrinkage and transport costs.
Vinton, July 14. The Von Skike livery barn, the finest in the city, was completely destroyed by fire along with hay, carriages, wagons, and harness. The nearby Ellis lumber yard and C O Harrington dwelling were saved by rapid efforts. Loss estimated at $6,000 plus. insured for about $4,000. Origin unknown. The barn measured 30 by 126 feet. twenty carriages and wagons burned and a new hearse destroyed while horses were saved. Fire reduced the building to smouldering ruins within fifteen minutes.
Herman E. Myers, a recent arrival from Charles City, tried to kill himself by shooting in Waterloo on July 18. The 32 caliber bullet lodged in the roof of his mouth and was removed from his left nostril by a physician. jealousy is cited as the motive. He was restrained by his landlady who also disarmed him with a razor.
Assistant State Dairy Commissioner P H Kieffer states Iowa creamery products rise 7 to 8 percent this year, aided by better pasturage. Creamery inspection work praised, with some prosecutions for dairy regulation violations. Negligence is met with strict action.
Hale was killed when a sand and clay bank caved in while he loaded earth from a high bank at First avenue and West Eleventh street. He dug under an overhang, the ten foot bank collapsed and smothered him. no significant injuries to the body were noted.
Sioux City July 14 burglars entered the vacant home of David Davidson while the family were at Clear Creek and ransacked the house. It appears the thieves sought money as many silver pieces were left untouched and no exact items were confirmed.
Mason City July 13 Chris Peter son a wealthy farmer of Grant township near Clear Lake committed suicide by hanging. Peterson was the victim of sunstroke sometime ago from which he never recovered. It was due to this mental aberration that he took his life. It is a strange fact that sea fowls eggs are almost conical in form so that they will only roll in a circle. Many are laid on the bare edges of high rocks this provision of nature prevents them from falling off.
A poem depicts Death walking beside a man across years. The man greets dawn as a beginning while Death warns of darkness and silence. Yet the speaker maintains faith in a brighter vision beyond, asserting that death holds no triumph for good men and that an end may bring comfort for all.
Rome July 15 Pope Leo XIII again rallied amid delirium and weakness. He rose from bed for two hours to prepare for death, then transacted private business and received four cardinals. Doctors admit uncertainty, noting no specific disease and fearing further relapses as his pulse may stop at any moment in an uncertain prognosis.
Paris reports from Constantinople describe engagements on the frontier with both sides accusing the other of violations. Bulgarian forces deny Turkish attempts to seize the neutral zone while Turkish troops are recalled to service amid a hurried ministerial council at Yildiz Kiosk.
An Oyster Bay conference between President Roosevelt and Jewish leaders discussed the Kishenev outrages petition to Russia. A modified text may be presented informally and sent through diplomatic channels, avoiding pressure on US Russia relations while seeking punishment for the offenders.
Milwaukee July 14 W J Bryan, visiting Edward C Wall and friends, called the Cleveland movement a comedy now but a tragedy if it succeeds. He avoided politics but urged a Democratic nominee true to Kansas City principles and warned against old line or Cleveland Democrats capturing the convention.
The Kishener relief committee reports 192,500 roubles from America and 363,700 roubles from Russia, totaling 736,000 roubles received and 464,500 roubles spent. Future expenditure is estimated at least 350,000 roubles.
July 14 reports from Servia detail Ioan Lazarevics who claimed a top rank after a dispute over King Peter’s birthday promotions. Officials in Bucharest cite a conspiracy to avenge King Alexander with twelve officers forming a league against the regicides. A frontier garrison neuter is held on threats against Colonel Masochin.
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