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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
2
The Herald notes England has placed three more islands on the red while Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrocks gain attention for a potential exhibition this year. Other vignettes mention Lady Maud Gonne’s husband, a New York court ruling ordering $3000 for 1236 kisses, and mixed views on public life and revolutions abroad.
The piece muses on King Edward possibly visiting Ireland next month to combine business with pleasure as a major automobile event stirs. It notes cures for consumption and the political edge leaders have in avoiding speaking engagements, alongside Miss M. E. Braddon releasing her sixty fourth novel and a speculative comparison to Cyrus Townsend Brady.
A Chicago schoolmaster criticizes Shakespeare noting the language is behind the times and suggests translating the bard into slang to suit the city’s appetite for modern literature.
A proposal to tax trousers in England aims to raise government revenue and raises questions on women’s rights in a country that funds itself. Ambassador Choate plans to marry a daughter to a titled Englishman, and the high cost of diplomacy makes the marriage seem a worthwhile investment for the family’s future.
Sir Ralph Galiwey proposes a legalized shotgun method to scare motorists as a way to train youth in marksmanship, arguing a moving target is hardest to hit and calling for practical shooting practice in Britain.
Marinette Wisconsin reports a sensational tale that Prof Charles H Hoffman, recently resigning from Iowa medical college, may be Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria believed killed fifteen years ago. The story cites Hoffman's past as a bacteriologist and Drake University faculty member before his resignation, traces of an assumed name, and denials from Hoffman and friends.
W S Porter of Eldora buys right of way for the Chicago, Towa, & Minnesota road and surveys near Alden with hints of an electric line toward Britt or other northern Iowa points. His father Judge John Porter promoted the lines before retiring. Porter junior aims to push plans publicly. Paulina Man Wins Trophy in Bronx City tournament. R R Barber of Paullina takes interstate championship in a 15 target event with prize shares and silver cup.
Des Moines June 17. F Wallace Pike sues Mr and Mrs Siegel for 5000 dollars alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution in a prior extortion charge. He claims the Siegel father pressured him to marry, leading to arrest, jail, and later release before marrying Miss Siegel. The couple now reside on Third Street. Siegel is described as Jewish and the match opposed due to Pike being a Gentile.
Three Iowa grain elevator firms Churchill Elevator, Churchill and White, and Pad dock Hodge merge to form United Grain company with headquarters in Des Moines led by W. F. Morgan. New firm consolidates Chicago managed assets and elevates Chicago Toledo South Bend Buffalo operations, surpassing many rivals in volume.
In Creston on June 16 the county Democratic convention adopted a tariff resolution criticizing the Republican tariff policy as unfair to producers and harmful to trade. It endorses the Iowa idea and calls for amendments to the interstate commerce act to curb discrimination and monopoly while urging Republicans to repudiate the doctrine in 1903.
Dubuque on June 17 saw a small crowd stone street cars resumed after five weeks idle with non union workers. Local militia was ordered out and soldiers guarded the power plant as nearly two thousand mobbed the area later. Police and militia dispersed the crowd. Sheriff Steiner seeks more troops.
A cloudburst near Heppner Morrow County Oregon on Sunday evening swept through the town killing an estimated 500 to 600 people. Buildings were wiped out and bodies recovered along the creek while relief efforts began as telegraph lines failed and towns nearby sent aid.
W. J. Bryan announced that the Jefferson club of Fairview will host a Fourth of July celebration at his country home. Orators will include Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland Richard S Wynne of Texas and City Attorney Taylor of Chicago. The club aims for simple, sisterly festivities rather than merchant driven sport and money making.
Belgrade June 16. In a joint session of senate and skupshtina Prince Peter Karageorgevitch was unanimously elected king of Servia after the assassination of King Alexander. A proclamation praised the people and army for maintaining peace as 100 guns fired in salute. The new king telegraphed thanks and urged government harmony. Immunity was granted to those involved in the coup d etat.
In Omaha Nebraska work resumed on June 16 after a four month bricklayers strike. About thirty large buildings including the new auditorium will be hurried to completion. Several hundred men return to work at last year’s wage scale, with widespread indirect employment. The royal apartments reportedly present an indescribable appearance.
An AP report from Semitin Hungary details the Belgrade massacre of King Alexander and Queen Draga, describing the brutal, conspirator led killings, the king’s pleas, and the royal family’s deaths. It notes conspirators led by Colonel Maschin, poison attempts thwarted by a cook, and post event political instability.
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