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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1904
Page
2
Miscellaneous quips report on war news, money talk, musical twins, a Cincinnati horse, Jim Corbett’s death, Perdicaris, George Washington University, a Republican money debate, Mark Twain’s Pittsfield farm, a Bellefontaine woman’s blood poisoning, Metty Green, Paterson nj fires and floods. The items are snapshot remarks from varied topics and people.
The fragmentary text mixes humorous quips about telepathy kisses, Japan's baseball entry, and umpire troubles with observations on marriage and divorce, a German peasant with ill-fitting shoes, and a nod to the coming of the pistol in Freedom's birthday celebrations.
A woman who left a green packages of parts in a baby’s go cart bag shifts her eligibility status to join the Amalgamated Association of PBoat-Rockers, reflecting a notable change in union affiliation.
A report notes that adding a cup of ordinary rock salt to a bath can soothe nerves and promote restful sleep, especially for those with vivid imaginations. The anecdotal claim emphasizes calming effects of mineral bath soaks.
A remark asserts that while a monkey can be trained, a man can imitate a monkey without teaching, illustrating the claimed superiority of human intellect over brute brain.
A fragment suggests a discussion about money and the idea that a vacation could refresh faculties, mentioning Uncle Russel Sage in a puzzling quote about gains. The text is incomplete and hard to interpret.
President Schurman tells this year's Cornell graduates to wed if they meet suitable partners and can support them. Newport society abandons monkey dinners in favor of psychological research. The public will observe Mr. Harry Lehr becoming a psychic phenomenon.
Hayti has apologized for the attack on M. Depres the French minister who was stoned as he drove past the palace. The incident is closed and the carriage is also finished with the episode.
An old estimate places 14,000,000 military deaths over a century, but it excludes lives lost in the annual Fourth of July battle, suggesting the figure understates total human losses in conflict.
Observers in southern Manchuria describe a remarkable event now unfolding, with those closest to the scene finding it hard to fully enjoy the moment. The display draws strong attention from locals and passes with cautious curiosity.
A local court hears a breach of promise suit from a scorned suitor against a young woman. The case highlights social expectations and the frivolous tone of courting disputes in the era, with sharp commentary on love and authority.
A string of Iowa dispatches report a six month old baby hanged in Keokuk, a Sioux City widow swallowing poison over her husband’s death, a fatal Central railroad wreck at Dyersville, and a Clinton foreman killing his wife before taking his own life. Also noted are a water franchise grant for Albia, a $50,000 Winds Central suit, and various local assaults, divorces, accidents, and interurban railway interest in Dallas County.
Des Moines notes report filing on company names for assessments. Supreme court upholds Griswold law regulating building and loan operations. Gen. Adna Chaffee to inspect Fort Des Moines in July. Meat markets face price shifts amid a strike. Busse death sentence appeal debated. Manning savings bank assessment dispute leads to court reversal. Town Topics and quips wrap the column.
Russian reporting treks through Tatchekino as Oku and Nodzu close in with 130000 troops. Kouropatkin reportedly entrenched with possible southern stand to lure Japanese into open ground near Tatchekino Haicheng and Pkhamlin pass seen as critical. Chinese bandit activity in Liao river valley cited as added embarrassment to the Russian defense.
Minneapolis report notes widespread rain on Wednesday disrupting the grain trade especially in the Red River valley where fields are already soaked. James J. Fill cites US wheat production unlikely to exceed 600 million bushels even with favorable conditions.
Queenstown July 14 Yale and Harvard athletes have arrived to race against Oxford and Cambridge. The teams are in excellent condition and confident they can outpoint the English opponents.
A general strike in Borislav Galicia involving petroleum and other workers has escalated in seriousness as strikers pledge to stand firm and resist pressures. The action centers on Vienna July 14 and reflects a determined labor stance.
Berne July 14 Former president Paul Kruger of the Transvaal Republic is reported dead in a terse telegraphic dispatch from the Swiss capital. Details are sparse as officials confirm the demise of the prominent South African statesman.
In New York on July 14 a touring car with three men racing a train at Dead Man's Hill near Rockville Centre and Lynbrook was struck by a long Island train. Two occupants were killed instantly, a third died later, and two were dragged several blocks before help arrived. Victims identified as James Snyder of Brooklyn Frank J. Correll of Amityville and J W Jewell of Brooklyn. The Merrick road runs beside the tracks and the car apparently gained on the train at the crossing despite flags and signals.
Milwaukee July 14 President Alonzo Burt of Wisconsin and Missouri and Kansas Telephone companies said a $20,000,000 trust for Bell to buy independent lines was raised not to purchase all lines but to improve the Bell system. Unprofitable lines will not be bought.
A July suit in La Crosse seeks about 100000 in damages over the good will of a Viroqua bank once run by Secretary Jerry Rusk who has since died. Rusk and partner Lindemann organized the original bank for thirty years, then after Rusk’s death Lindemann wound up the estate and formed a new bank continuing the business. The case centers on the value of the old bank’s good will and its relation to the new Lindemann bank.
Judge Lan ning in the United States district court quashed the indictment for conspiracy against Albert C. Twining David C. Cornell and George F. Kroehl officers of the defunct First National bank of Asbury Park The alleged offense was hypothecating bank stock to raise money as advised by the comptroller of the currency The indictment was defective for not alleging the bank had been defrauded
Major Warren of the U S engineer office in Milwaukee has applied for emergency funds to dredge Racine harbor and remove a fifty foot wide sandbar that blocks the harbor entrance, preventing boats drawing more than seventeen feet six inches from entering.
Andrew B. Blume holding 1,000 shares of Mexican Central Railway stock has filed a bill in equity to compel production of the company's books in Boston Massachusetts on July 14.
Plague outbreak reported in Rio Janeiro on July 14 leads city and state authorities to implement strict epidemic controls as they attempt to curb the spread and safeguard public health.
Vernon New York July 14 Sheld died from injuries sustained when a mowing machine knives were struck by a runaway team.
A report from Steubenville Colorado notes Alger and his wife, residents of the town, were drowned in an accident. No additional details available in the fragments.
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