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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1904
Page
2
A Scotch schoolmaster in Banffshire years ago urged a girl to go home and take off the girds and come back to school as God made her. The incident reflects old school views on dress during a crinoline era.
Nebraska capitalists plan an alfalfa meal plant near Sterling Colorado and set up grinding stations across the alfalfa district. The industry is new and Colorado is among leaders in adding this Western manufactured product.
The Police Gazette of Zurich reports the body of an unknown man about six years old was found along Axenstrasse at Brunnen on the 15th. He had shot himself with a revolver and, from his accent, appeared to be from Baden.
Incense is a resinous tear shaped gum from a tree in British Somaliland from Berbera to Cape Guardafui. Some comes from the region near Maskat on the Arabian coast. Inferior incense is found in India, but the best and greatest quantity comes from British Somaliland.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat reflection describes a wife issuing many injunctions to her husband as he departs for town to buy thread dress goods and groceries, illustrating how injunction power can be misused and misunderstood.
Aberdare in Glamorganshire features an exceptionally high concentration of worship places. A short street hosts four chapels and one church, while two parallel roads hold five chapels, one church, and a mission hall within a compact area.
A management committee of the British General Federation of Trades Unions argues workers will not oppose collaborating with a Chinese because of skin color, likening it to playing cricket with Prince Ranjitsin hji despite color.
An ancient custom links fans to royalty in India and to official insignia in China. Fans are described as ceremonial attributes used in civil and religious rites and placed near thrones to signify rank and office.
A historical note explains that the Los Islands were named through an engraver's error when English maps ceded to France. Portuguese charts called them Jos Bolos, but the engraver left out the noun, printing only the article.
A reader note says Hugh heard water running but did not check. The plumber found a leak tiring the meter and Hugh paid for both the repair and the water bill.
More than four hundred applicants compete for forty vacancies forming Victoria’s share of the naval squadron quota under the Australia naval agreement. The deadline and selection process are outlined by authorities, with implications for national defense and regional contributions.
Alfieri, the Italian poet, showed early talent studying law at thirteen and becoming notable by fourteen. By eighteen he traveled across Europe, engaging in public affairs and various adventures.
A study of Funafuti atoll shows borings reaching over 1000 feet reveal that coral reefs consist entirely of skeletal remains of marine animals and algae, confirming their biological origin.
An English husband seeks separation citing cruelty including a demand that his wife makes him wear gloves at breakfast as part of the accusations.
The normal heart beats about seventy three a minute and throws two ounces of blood at each contraction.
More than 31,500 people paid admission to Shakespeare's birthplace last year, reflecting strong interest in the historic site and its tours.
Chicago dispatch reports that Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana leads the Republican vice presidential field as Illinois delegates align with state instructions to back Fairbanks. Attendees note a potential contest over Illinois chairman between state and federal factions, with Samuel B. Raymond and H. J. Hamlin as leading national committeeman contenders amid Dawes as a possible compromise option. Massachusetts delegates earlier elected W. Murray Crane to the national committee.
Madison June 20 Gaylord La Follette spent Sunday reviewing his factional fight for national Republican convention recognition. He will not discuss the matter publicly until the convention acts. He plans a vigorous whirlwind campaign from early next month through election day. The convention outcome on four delegates at large won’t change his campaign schedule.
Washington June 20 Congressman Hitt of Illinois recovering from acute indigestion and a severe cold is confined to his room and keeping quiet. There is little chance he will attend the Republican convention in Chicago.
A lively dispute unfolds in Washington and Chicago over the national committeeship on June 20. Party leaders and critics clash over control, procedure, and influence as supporters push for decisive leadership changes.
Senator Levi Ankeny and John McMillen of Roche Harbor Lime faced off for a Washington delegation seat. McMillen’s backers accuse Ankeny of bad faith after promoting McMillen’s bid. Delegates tied with two absent, McMillen’s compromise candidacy fractures harmony and signals future Republican battles in the state.
Fifteen of Kentucky's twenty six Republican delegates depart for Chicago to back President Roosevelt with former Gov. W. O. Bradley and George W. Long among them. Bradley will deliver a speech seconding Roosevelt's nomination. Most Kentucky delegates favor Senator Fairbanks for vice president, though no VP candidate has been declared.
Chicago June 26 Missouri factions unite to back T. J. Akins as national committeeman with election practically conceded. Fifth district Missouri contest pits J. H. Harris against Wallace Love of Kansas City. Regular organization claims victory by 2,285 to 202.
Hartford City Indiana reports the Blackford county wool clip this spring is about 60,000 pounds short from last year’s 100,000 pounds. The shortage comes as many farmers abandon sheep raising and weekly carloads are shipped east. Wool buyers’ competition has raised prices from 28 to 25 cents a pound, benefiting local farmers with thousands of dollars.
Stevens PointWisconsin June 20 Miss Anna Gustomski probably fatally shot by her disappointed sweetheart Peter Zumba on the Wisconsin river bridge Sunday night. Gustomski and a girl friend were walking when Zumba fired four shots one hit in the spine causing paralysis. Sheriff Bowen’s family hosts Miss Gustomski. Zumba was arrested. John Fields of Plainfield was wounded in the right arm by a stray bullet.
Two thirds of Roumanian wheat and hay crops have been lost due to prolonged drought and the maize crop is in danger. The synod has ordered prayers for rain and holy icons in processions. The minister of domains has ordered forest leaves gathered for winter cattle fodder.
Highball, son of Ben Strome, romped to victory in the great American Derby at Washington Park on Saturday. Woodson finished second and Rapid Water third. The winner clocked 2 33.
The St. Croix county sheriff, Harry Harris, was shot and killed on a railroad train near Eau Claire Wisconsin after arresting a hotel robbery suspect. The desperado fled, stealing a horse from a stable at Fall Creek and riding toward Augusta before vanishing. Hudson National Guard units in khaki pursued the suspect in coordinated search efforts from Fall Creek, Augusta and Fairchild.
Rome reports Mgr Falconio has sent a report to the propaganda stating his position in Washington would be untenable unless his jurisdiction is clearly defined and he would resign rather than return to America under current circumstances. He may be replaced by Mer Guidi, apostolic delegate in the Philippine Islands.
Des Moines police hold Edward Young a 20 year old for the murder of 14 year old Harry Allen. Allen was found with a bullet hole in the head by a brother. Young reportedly confessed claiming accidental discharge, but threats preceding the killing prompt authorities to question the motive.
The First National bank of La Crosse has taken over all the business of the German American bank and the two will form one institution hereafter. The combination gives a capital of 400000 dollars and total deposits of 3000000 dollars, the largest in the state outside Milwaukee.
Twenty persons were hurt when a Ninth Avenue Elevated train rear ended two empty dirt cars at West 125th Street in New York. The incident occurred as a train filled with passengers collided with the empty cars, causing injuries to riders.
John D. Rockefeller attended a Sunday school gathering in Cleveland on June 20, delivering an engaging address to Bible students and spending the rest of the day with friends. Report noted his personal appearance differed from a prior visit as his hair regrew on the platform.
Peoria Or June 20 The Corning distillery has resumed grinding of corn as it prepares for a general start up following a disaster two weeks ago that claimed fifteen lives.
Work began Monday on a modern hotel in Springfield with seventy five to eighty rooms. The three story hostelry aims to serve travelers and residents with updated accommodations in the city.
In Chicago on June 20 Policeman Breen survived a prisoner assault when James Moran attacked with a knife. A lead pencil deflected the blow and saved Breen's life. Moran, restrained, posed the fatal risk before the improvised shield thwarted the strike.
In Iowa City on June 20, it is announced that Joseph G. Walleser, a graduate of Grinnell College, has been awarded the Rhodes Scholarship for Iowa.
In Rock Falls Illinois Edward Hardesty 30 shot and killed his younger brother George to save his mother and himself. George, in a drunken frenzy after a street carnival, threatened Edward and their mother with a revolver and knife. Edward shot George with a shotgun and then surrendered, jailed in Sterling awaiting coroner's inquest. Edward, a local contractor, has good reputation and is expected to be exonerated.
The national Populist convention opens in Springfield on July 4 and will sit for a week. Leaders delayed nominations awaiting the outcome of the Democratic convention. If Hearst loses the Democratic nomination, Thomas Watson of Georgia may head the ticket, with hopes to win five Southern states and some Western states. if Hearst is nominated, about half of the Populist vote is anticipated for him.
A Tangier correspondent cites Raisuli as saying the motive for kidnapping American Ion Perdicaris is revenge on the deposed Tangier governor. The letter claims the brigand seeks justice from the new bashaw and warns future troubles if not met with fairness.
The Panama Railroad Steamship Company's steamer Advance, sailing from New York June 9 for Colon, has arrived. She was delayed by bad weather and new machinery, and is now in port after the voyage.
Cincinnati June 20 Judge Littleford ruled that blacklisting could not be remedied or prevented by injunction. He refused to restrain the proprietors from blacklisting cab drivers and hackmen who have been on strike.
General Angel Martinez who died in Colima leaving no family bequeathed his entire fortune, over 2,000,000 dollars, to the state governor and the national government.
Two robbers in Forest Park assaulted Miss Mamie Williams and her escort John Dewitt at the St Louis World's Fair on June 20. They tore her earrings from her ears and stole $100 from Dewitt after beating him with a wrench.
Reports from Che Foo Mukden and Tokio describe the Vladivostok squadron’s disappearance off Cape Hanashi with unclear fate. Kamimura’s ships chased the Russians amid fog and electrical storms while Japanese losses mounted including the Hitachi and Kinshin incidents and life boat fire.
Capt. Francis D. Dickens commandant of the navy yard League Island Pa is named rear admiral to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Rear Admiral J J Read chairman of the lighthouse board.
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