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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item from Eldora Herald mentions local events and names without complete sentences. Readable details include place Eldora and partial reference to a community or school matter. Further context unavailable in the legible text.
A collage of stray observations from early 20th century life including a lilac bush by the street, Philadelphia quietness, a struck baseball game in Troy, and humorous quips on fashion, finance, and authority. It notes a London auctioned mug, a Boston bank failure, New York burying a veteran, and vaccination of a city police force amid humorous asides.
A Dynamite stash was discovered in the heel of a woman’s shoe in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, as she makes a bold stand against pressure and seeks to assert her resolve.
A wealthy New York woman says she expects to rejoin her pug after death and speculates on whether she will reach heaven or the other place.
The excerpt hints at fashion trends mixing hoop skirts with a tyrph like silhouette, noting mystery about how the two styles can harmonize this season. It reflects a stylistic curiosity rather than concrete instructions or outcomes.
A reader opines that a large hole spanning from ocean to ocean would be the prettiest ornament for the canal zone, contrasting with talk of beautification. The remark highlights a provocative, eye catching, though impractical, concept for the region’s appearance.
A correspondent reports hunters killing flying snakes on the Rappahannock while another claims steamboats on the river have decided to close their barrooms, signaling a notable change on the waterway.
In recent years Mark Twain has faced many troubles and now his daughter suffers appendicitis. The famed author has long brought cheer to others and now seeks some happiness for his family as they contend with illness.
Surviving widows of Mr. Hoch plan to form an old settlers association. Pioneer members may share drilling and half-breadth escape tales when the group gathers.
A Perry Herald item notes a Pennsylvania court holding that a man is master in his own household, but jokes the ruling would surprise a towering husband. The piece lampoons domestic authority and suggests a wary, tongue in cheek response for the wise husband to wait for his wife’s confirmation.
The Globe notes Boston hosts a professional snake catcher while in Port a crowd of perhaps fifty works to capture “the serpent that lurks in the nineties” as described by the Portland Advertiser.
Mrs Nellie Brown of Effingham county Georgia vanished jumping from a window while her husband prayed for blessing. Brown reportedly expresses surprise at the rapid outcome of the prayer.
The passage imagines students reading Dickens over dinners, suggesting Browning might gain clarity if studied similarly. It notes that if they did not, the students, fed on good things, would not care which approach is better.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Norway moving toward a republic with a national convention in Norway. Russia Germany Denmark resist recognizing a Norwegian government without King Oscar consent to disunion. Oslo authorities celebrate, hoisting the Norwegian flag at Akershus fort as the union with Sweden dissolves. Stockholm says the Riksdag will convene extraordinary session June 30.
Washington June 10 Attorney General Moody and assistants have nearly finished reviewing evidence from the federal grand jury at Chicago in the beef trust cases. Moody avoids opposing the grand jury despite packers pushing him to act against indictments. He holds the grand jury responsible for decisions and urges it to have ample latitude.
Henry James told Bryn Mawr graduates that public schools keep speech untidy and slovenly. He cited millions of so called educated homes using terms like vanilla tea cre?ra Porto Ricor Cubar and other feller, warning against poor diction in the nation.
James A. Bean city editor of the Philadelphia North American created a rumpus at the National Editorial association meeting by denouncing the Quay machine and the Pennypacker libel law in Pennsylvania.
Buffalo reports a new suspect in the George Gibbs case. Authorities believe the Rochester man may be Emil Holstein, adding another possible identity to the mysterious patient now confined in the hospital for the insane.
May Warner, 22, despondent over illness, smashed a beer glass into bits and ate the powdered glass in Cleveland on June 10.
To Try County Treasurer in Athens Ohio. Winfield Scot indicted for forgery and larceny as county treasurer. Trial set for December 4.
The Times correspondent reports Admiral Togo and Vice Admiral Kamimura directing four battleships and cruisers against a Russian squadron in the Straits of Korea. Japanese firequickened at 7500 meters, then night torpedo strikes from three squadrons racked the disabled Russians, signaling a decisive tactical display and improved torpedo training.
Marion Indiana June 10 Mrs Joseph Hatfield evades angry creditors by racing to a station. She telegraphed ahead for transport and rode with the train conductor to escape payment demands. The Hatfields sold their hotel for 4000 dollars on June 2 and held about 8000 dollars in cash. Creditors had promised full payment within two weeks. Mrs Hatfield fled with her husband’s departure on business, followed by a son and daughter, finally driving to Sweetley then boarding a train toward Chicago.
Chicago, June 10. Baby Doyle, 3, of 1579 Chicago Avenue, Evans ton, died in Isyvarston hospital from a fractured skull after her father William Doyle tossed her into the air and failed to catch her once.
Deeds filed show Graeme Stewart of Chicago transferring land at North Chicago to the government for the site of a proposed normal school, a gift supported by Chicago merchants, in the June 10 report from Waukegan Illinois.
New York June 10 The International Women s Garment Workers union may unite with the United Garment Workers and Journeymen Custom Tailors Union The combined membership would be about 300 000
Arthur L. Gibbon a clerk at Merchants National bank in St Paul Minnesota pleaded guilty to misappropriating bank funds and was sentenced to two years in the state prison.
C B Teach named traveling passenger agent for the Erie railroad with headquarters at Youngstown Ohio. He succeeds F Howard who has been promoted.
The Pennsylvania Railway company gives $10,000 to Harrisburg Hospital for care of the injured from the South Harrisburg accident on May 1. This contribution supports hospital services in the aftermath of the incident.
The will of William J. Cramer veteran editor of the Evening Wisconsin leaves bequests totaling over 30000 dollars to several Milwaukee public charities June 10. The bequests support local hospitals schools and welfare organizations in the city.
Capt. T. Bentley Mott the retiring American military attache in Paris received the Legion of Honor from France on June 10. The ceremony highlighted his long service and ties between the United States and France as his posting ends.
In St Petersburg on June 10 rumors rise that the last gun has been fired and that Roosevelt has bridged Russia and Japan to an armistice. Dispatches say Linovitch and Oyama may suspend hostilities, with Washington viewed as the likely source of the forthcoming peace terms. Public messaging hints at a field based settlement on Manchuria with negotiations to follow.
Paul Morton elected chairman of the Equitable board with power over officers and directors after James Hazen Hyde sells a majority of the stock to a Ryan-led policy holder group. Hyde retains 75 shares. Morton to take charge July 1 after State inquiry report. Ryan group includes Westinghouse Newhouse and O'Brien. total 501 shares sold of 1000.
The French government indicated it will assign a torpedo boat to carry Paul Jones's body from Paris down the Seine to Le Havre, where the American squadron will receive it. Rendezvous changes push from Cherbourg to Le Havre under review.
Columbus June 10. The burglar who shot and killed Detective Dan Davis during an escape from Horace L Chapman’s residence has been identified as Frank Castor, an escaped convict from the Michigan penitentiary.
Memphis Tennessee June 10. Hickory handle manufacturers met to form a combination of interests as the first step toward controlling the woodworking industries of the country.
A severe cloudburst and heavy wind in Miami Texas on June 10 caused substantial property damage. Thomas Moseley died from his injuries and several others were seriously hurt.
A warrant calls for the arrest of Giacano Campello, an Italian section hand, accused of stealing two gold bars worth 11500 from an express car fire near Bethayres on the Philadelphia & Reading line. Campello reportedly sailed for Naples and may reach Italy soon. The bars belonged to a dental manufacturer shipping to New York. A woman who said Campello bragged of the theft alerted detectives.
Market report lists numerous prices across dairy fruit and produce categories. Butter, eggs, cheese, fish, live poultry, jerries and berries including Michigan strawberries, cherries, raspberries, watermelons, potatoes, and beans show varied quotations. Strong entities include Chicago Produce, Butter-Creamery, and Wisconsin Michigan suppliers.
The clattering array lists creamery products and full cream cheese along with many grade and price references for New York, Milwaukee, Chicago and other markets. It shows live stock bids for cattle hogs and lambs across Chicago Omaha Kansas City St. Louis St. Joseph and New York with varied price quotes, reflecting regional market activity.
Robert Gehl twelve years old was jailed in Guthrie after attempting to wreck a Santa Fe train eight miles east on the Eastern Oklahoma division. He initially denied the act but later confessed to the crime.
Ashland Wis June 10 On June 25 the lake steamer Chequamegon will leave this port for Los Angeles via the St Lawrence river and sail around Cape Horn. The trip is estimated to cost 6000 dollars.
The Rev. Frederick Foote Johnson of Springfield Massachusetts has been elected missionary bishop of South Dakota by the Protestant Episcopal bishops to assist Bishop Har.
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