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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
6
The Herald discusses bread price increases tied to rising wheat and flour costs. It notes a possible squeeze by milling interests and speculative effects, plus a digression on the split infinitive and its perceived naturalness in language. The piece reflects concern for consumers and calls for fair pricing amid harvest prospects and market manipulation.
Insects threaten shade trees as chestnuts suffer a spreading disease blamed on sap. Long Island's arboreta and wealthy summer homes are hit hardest, with no clear cure found yet and significant potential losses to an otherwise useful tree.
London will host about 2000 delegates from around the world for an international suffrage convention. The event includes women practicing jiu jitsu, with anticipated gaiety as observers enjoy the proceedings.
Atlanta May 31. Labor Commissioner Neill announced the Georgia railroad strike had been called off after concessions by both sides. Train service to resume immediately. Statement of settlement signed by Interstate Commerce Commission and Labor Commissioner. Rioting reportedly preceded the end as a switchman was seriously injured and several arrest warrants issued.
In Kansas City Missouri on May 31 James Sharp known as Adam God was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to 26 years in prison. His wife Melissa awaits trial. Nine jurors favored hanging or long terms, but a compromise set the final verdict. Nearby Omaha also reports John Magau rides guilty of first degree murder and death. The Lowery case follows riots that triggered property damage and Greek expulsions in South Omaha.
Detroit May 31 Dr J J Reycraft mayor of Petoskey Mich began a 15 day jail term for assault during a hospital dispute over physician discrimination. The sentence followed a conviction and a Supreme Court upholding of the lower court, with Reycraft refusing to pay the $50 fine.
Berlin report cites Abdul Hamid papers showing French ambassador Constans paid £2000 monthly via Pangari Bey, plus £1000 monthly to Russian ambassador Zinovieff. The disclosures prompted government inquiries and recall of both ambassadors.
Robbers armed with shotguns held up the People's Bank cashier Steve Moore and escaped with more than $3000 including a $2500 shipment just received. They fled town unseen as police in East St. Louis Madison and Granite City were alerted and a posse formed to pursue.
Kansas City May 31 The Missouri Pacific fast mail train No 7 left St Louis for Kansas City and was partially derailed one mile west of Little Blue Missouri about 18 miles east of Kansas City Several persons were bruised but none seriously hurt
A damaged report from May in St Louis describes ten YMCA visitors injured when a railroad car toppled at Jefferson Avenue. Names and precise locations are unreadable, but the incident involved several injuries and a scene of derailment near the city street.
Washington May 31 Senator Aldrich denounced as impertinent the German government effort to influence tariff legislation by anonymous wage data from German workers. The debate led to a Money resolution to publish all senate documents in English with American money and measure equivalents.
In Norristown Pennsylvania on May thirtieth one boxing scene unfolded at the King of Prussia training camp. Speaker Cannon watched as Uncle Joe Dona gloves volunteered and squared off with pugilist Jack O'Brien amid a spirited sparring session.
Kansas City May 31 Ex-Gov T T Crittenden a noted Missourian died at his home after a Thursday apoplectic stroke He was 77 born in Selby county Kentucky educated at Center College Danville Ky Classmates included W C P Breckinridge and John Young Brown He came to Missouri before the Civil War later partnered with Francis M Cockrell He served as governor in 1878 and as consul general to Mexico under Cleveland T T Crittenden Jr is mayor of Kansas City.
Washington reports the U S cruiser Albany was saved from destruction by fire on April 22 at Corinto Nicaragua. Chief Master-at-Arms Louis Nolan and ship mates R A Dill William McConnell and Archibald Irwin extinguished the blaze in the paint locker at 8 30 p m directing water streams and putting it under control. the secretary of the navy will inform them of the department's appreciation.
A southern Mexico storm caused death and property damage. In Guadalajara a policeman died from a live wire strike. Three laborers at Xochimico were killed by lightning. Mexico City Telegraph lines were badly damaged delaying communications. A church in Coyoacan was struck and injured.
Nairobi dispatch reports the Roosevelt party will depart June 2 via Rijabe for the Sotik district south of Nairobi. Roosevelt remains at George MacMillan's town house, dedicating time to literary work while naturalists pack up specimens for shipment on the next steamer.
Five coaches with a Chicago Association of Commerce trade embassy left the city last evening for a tour through the northwest reaching Seattle and returning via a different route. The delegates are mostly presidents of Chicago business houses.
Brownwood Texas June 1 A tornado of great fury struck Zephyr in Brown county at 1 a m demolishing nearly fifty houses. The death toll stood at 32 with about 50 seriously or fatally wounded and more than 8 dozen bodies mutilated. Hospitals and relief trains mobilized as survivors sought shelter in storm cellars and wreckage burned in the ruins.
Charles Leach engine wiper at the Minneapolis and St. Louis roundhouse was stabbed during a fight with fellow workman Hercol Arabia, an Italian. Leach died half an hour later. Arabia escaped but was recaptured and confessed. The murder stemmed from an old quarrel and was witnessed by Harry Hugging.
Goeppingen June 1 Count Zeppelin’s airship Ritterfeld, after a 860 mile thirty seven hour return voyage to Friedrichshafen, touched a tree in an open field while maneuvering for a landing. The position is reported very dangerous.
Fragmentary report from Atlanta Georgia with references to a race question and a conference involving railroa firemen. Mentions June LR and individuals Halon Nejland and others. Details unclear but notes an unsettled dispute or topic.
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