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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1904
Page
6
A historical critique of Japan’s control over Korea from ancient vassalage to 19th century dominance. It condemns 1894 97 reforms, hair topknot abolition, royal murder, and mass corruption, warns that Japan must govern with restraint and focus on essentials to avoid repeating past mistakes. It urges moderation and non interference in Korea's affairs.
Rumors swirl that Bourke Cockran may not remain a widower long as whispers link him to Mrs. Adolf Ladenburg widow of a banker. Gossip reintroduces a new suitor for Ladenburg each few months, yet Cockran’s fondness for her is evident as he attends the Grave Send race track as her shadow. Cockran, described as one of Long Island’s most distinguished looking men, remains a prominent figure in social circles.
German historian Dr. Ottokar Lorenz has died in Jena at an advanced age. He began studying law before turning to philology and history after 1850. Lorenz served as a Vienna professor of history in 1860, later worked with state archives, lost that post due to political views, and joined Jena as professor in 1885. His numerous contributions to German and Austrian history were valued.
Lord Dartmouth will lay the foundation stone of the new alumni building at Dartmouth College, replacing the burned predecessor. The present Earl Dartmouth is the fourth holder of the title and a direct descendant of the college’s namesake. He bears the first president’s arms and has been honored by King Edward for historical manuscript work.
A reminiscence from 1870 recalls Von Moltke the German master stating that war begins the organizer’s work ends. A friend finds him on a sofa reading a French novel, saying mobilization ended his work and frontward action begins.
Captain Ludwig Eisenbaum and his 17 foot dory return to New York aboard the Red Star Hone steamship Kroonland from Antwerp. He braved near constant danger crossing the Atlantic, was sighted twice by passing ships, faced drowning narrowly, and nearly exhausted his provisions. The crew plans to display the dory at the St Louis exposition.
The General Utility Consul notes that in larger Turkish towns with English representation the consul acts as a de facto court of appeals for Christians Armenians Bulgarians Macedonians and even Jews. He backs the local populace and rarely refuses aid.
An amused exchange features Mansfield and a devoted admirer discussing his eccentric acts, claiming he forgets his real self for days and nights. He candidly admits trample on a leading lady’s features and hurl tenderloin steaks at waiters, revealing no awareness until reading the papers afterward.
Mrs Lawrence Phipps wife of Pittsburg millionaire answers in Denver court to her husband’s divorce suit. She charges he took their two daughters by force to Denver where they stay under a Denver court order. She vows to countercharge from the witness stand and seeks custody enhancing chances of regaining control. Lawrence C Phipps, nephew of Henry Phipps, former Carnegie Steel treasurer, valued at about 20 million, married six years. Genevieve Chandler, wife’s cousin A Hart McKee connected to family.
A report outlines John D. Rockefeller’s wealth and extensive control of large corporations. It lists Standard Oil as his central stake with multiple commanding interests in Amalgamated Copper, American Linseed, Calumet and Hecla, Corn Products, and St Paul Railway, among others, totaling over a billion dollars in influence.ے
In London J Pierpont Morgan quips about peerage and coats of arms stating an American $20 gold piece is their emblem. He jokes that independent branches exist dating to Norman kings and that they are gathering such emblems as fast as possible.
Senator Depew spoke to Yale students on practical politics with a high key delivery. A reckless junior asked for a footnote on applying theory to life, but Depew deflected, saying to consult Thomas C. Platt as the highest living authority.
A Swiss inventor creates the perspectartigraph an apparatus that enables perspective drawing without training. It uses a telescope with hair lines and a crayon pencil mounted on a universal joint. The user guides the pencil so the hair line intersection tracks the object’s outline.
A 13 year old Maryland page named Arthur P. Gorman allegedly carved his name in a marble column of the Supreme Court room in Washington. The episode, noted in 1852 when the room was the Senate chamber, shows a bold, ordinary, mischievous boy who cared little for authority beyond the sergeant at arms.
A Moscow letter to the London Telegraph says Admiral Makaroff misused large squadron maneuvers at Port Arthur. Japanese laid a mine in the Petropavlosk position, causing disaster after warnings were ignored.
At the Columbia University commencement luncheon Dean Van Amringe joked about the Massachusetts legislature granting the YMCA authority to confer bachelor of laws degrees. He mused that Ben Butler would have approved the union of religion and law, sparking a quip about a tombstone reading Here lies a lawyer and a Christian.
At the St. Louis world’s fair Helen Gould is described as a great American philanthropist and Christian. A Nazarene guide named Laffouri confirms he has heard of her in Palestine and repeatedly since arriving in America.
At Vincennes Indiana June 20 the Baltimore and Ohio fast train No 1 westbound struck an open switch and collided with a freight train. The engines were wrecked and about a score of passengers were injured with several in serious condition. Names include John Hisenhart J L Witner Ed Mason Maud Steinhart Peter Miller and Captain George Van Duesen among others.
A four horse tallyho carrying twenty three passengers fell from an embankment ten miles east of Cleveland on Sunday night. Six people including Krank Dam and several women were seriously hurt while others suffered only minor injuries. The coach toppled as it plunged and passengers were trapped beneath it after the driver mistook the road. The party had been returning from a lakeside outing.
Standings show multiple leagues with team results including National League lists Chicago beating Cincinnati 4 1 and other varied scores such as St Louis 10 Pittsburg 5 and Brooklyn 1 with American Association Louisville 8 Milwaukee 8 Kansas City Columbus 3 Paul 2 Toledo 1 Indianapolis 1 Minneapolis 0 in eleven innings and Western League Denver 4 Des Moines 8 Sioux City 3 Colorado Springs 8 St Joseph 2 plus Central and South Bend 9 Evansville 2 and Bloomington 20 Dubuque 4 Davenport 1 Rock Island 2 Rockford 1 detailing numerous regional games and outcomes in a compact standings summary.
Mias Byline Sinclair, a Sullivan Indiana teacher ducked in an icy pond by six pupils last December, received $200 damages from Floyd and Ida Dechard Pearl and Kate Parks and Joasia and Gertie McClellan for the offense.
A string of light, humorous vignettes from early 20th century era: a Scottish minister, a Harvard professor and blue student, a London barrister and his clever errand boy, a New York detective and a clock heist at the Casino Theatre, plus a Duluth Swedish maid whose husband starts a honeymoon after a mistaken vacation swap. The pieces mix wit with local color and social setup.
Fredericksburg Indiana June 20 strong language from Rew Enoch P Stevens about Dodd's Kidney Pills. He claims two boxes cured kidney trouble and night time urination. He endorses the pill for kidney disease and rheumatism and says it leads to pure blood and health.
Defiance Starch claims equal or better performance than rivals with 16 oz for 10 cents, while others offer 12 oz. The ad also markets Rune Bleaching Blue for whitening clothes and Calo Floor Finish to brighten wood. Also includes humorous quips and a job notice seeking experienced Christian women with salary offers.
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