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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1906
Page
6
A compact, era voice column mocks fashion, diplomacy, and current affairs. It ridicules aristocratic pretensions, notes imperial tensions in Africa, and jokes about leaders like Leopold and Togo. The piece blends social slyness with punchy international asides and witty one liners.
Canadian speakers declare the twentieth century belongs to the Do minion while noting she will not monopolize it. Jack London plans a multi year literary voyage with his wife as social revolution takes care of itself. A critic counsels young writers to pursue poetry for style unless polish would ruin it.
A satirical note foresees another airship flying next week or next year and jokes about invention timing. Joe Howard comments on marriage topics while dismissing broader discussion, quipping about wisdom in avoiding certain branches of the subject.
A new contest offers a convict the $25,000 prize for accurately guessing the attendance at the St Louis exposition. The remainder of the story follows familiar lines with the lawyer securing half of the winnings.
The text notes Richard T. Fox has resigned, and jokes that his name won't appear in future papers. It recalls a gentleman who popularized diamond studded belts, linking the name to a fame in jewelry fashion.
The note announces H. B. Irving will travel from England to perform in Lights Out. It records the arrival as a formal statement to finalize the matter and place in print.
A note praising Senator Pettus of Alabama as a friend to the squirrels in the capitol grounds. It mentions him always carrying a crust of bread to feed the animals and wishing him long life.
A Japanese speaker argues that judo is far less brutal than football stating judo aims to kill or disable opponents, reflecting Japanese views of football. He notes Japan is sending judo ambassadors to influence American opinions and convert minds.
A sweep of Iowa news covers Walter Fielding’s arrest for an $80 theft, Henry Reints’ Holland store loss from a fire with $2,000 insured, and a fortitude tale of a Davenport man fending off three footpads with a knife. Also noted is a unique dog bite verdict in Oskaloosa, dam debates at Marshalltown, suicidally themed misfortune, and local officials battling a dam removal dispute.
Des Moines reports bills carry almost 3 million in appropriations while the treasury holds 625,232 available. Three-fourths must be cut with state institutions seeking 1,188,750 and educational needs at 607,000. Proposals show total 2,948,766 about 51,234 short of 3 million, guiding deep reductions across programs.
Bedford jurors acquitted James Hendrickson on an insanity plea after a one week trial in the State case. The killing of James Westside is described as the act of a man justified in defending his home and wife. Veterans and community figures praised the verdict as satisfactory for all sides.
Des Moines March 1 Senate approval of the Garst bill bars Sunday theatrical or athletic shows charged for admission. Vote 20 to 8 with several absent or not voting. The measure targets league baseball hardships in Iowa and includes a fine up to 25 dollars and county jail for violators.
The Union Terminal Railway company assets including depots and tracks were transferred yesterday to the Great Northern railway for about $1,250,000. The purchase provides the Great Northern with strategic advantages in Sioux City.
M Ivanoff aggressively curtailed a recent railroad strike by firing numerous employees for their involvement. The action targets labor disruption and leadership stance amid industrial unrest.
Vernon Clark is under arrest in Denison charged withattempted murder of Minnie Thompson a telephone girl formerly kept company with him The bullet missed and lodged in a door Jealousy is named as the motive.
A terse exchange quoted by the New York Sun shows a groom-to-be asking for the daughter’s hand and the father replying with a test of bridge play. The amusing vignette reflects social rites and witty courtship norms of the era.
Des Moines reports the state wide primary bill failed in the senate by 29 to 21. Senator Crossley warned he would reintroduce a similar measure in 1907 despite heavy opposition from democrats and standpatters. The lengthy debate ended with yeas 21 and nays 29, listing names of voting members.
In Dubuque on March 2 the funeral of former Speaker David B. Henderson drew citywide quiet, a guard of honor, six wagon loads of flowers, tolling bells, and a riderless horse. Eulogies by George D. Perkins and remarks by Iowa officials highlighted services at the church and Linwood Cemetery with Knights Templar and G A R involvement and postservice volleys and taps. Also, Judge William J. Haddock, longtime State University of Iowa regents secretary, died at his Iowa City home after paralysis.
Centerville Feb 28 The jury found Rutledge guilty of manslaughter for killing Oliver Street during a August 1905 confrontation at Rutledge home over alleged pillow slip theft. The incident left Street dead next day after a razor wound amid a lengthy trial with 42 witnesses and estimated county costs over 5000 dollars. Rutledge wife opposed him filing for divorce and did not testify.
Dodge residents woke to a grim discovery as workmen uncovered the mutilated body of a well dressed man. Pockets empty, investigators deem homicide likely and police press on with inquiries.
San Francisco on March 2, Harry Tenny a prizefighter who was knocked out by Neil the bantam champion died yesterday morning.
Washington February 25 Orders from the navy department announced the retirement on February 28 of Rear Admiral F B Chadwick who commanded Rear Admiral Sampson's flagships during the war with Spain.
The humorous exchange frames a rustic wedding scene as Puck jokes with the parson about the groom’s performance. The bride teases that if he improves too much, he may die of pride, while if he falters, he will be embarrassed.
Washington March 2 Senate gallery crowd shows strong support as Iowa Senator Dolliver opens the Dolliver Hepburn bill hearing. He argues the bill strengthens rather than undermines the law, calls for regulated car companies, defends the interstate commerce commission, predicts arbitration boards. He critiques rebates enforcement and outlines amendments to close gaps.
A tornado struck the northwestern part of the county yesterday injuring Mrs. M. B. Dearmond and her son, with their home demolished. Fences and houses were destroyed across the area as trees were uprooted and telegraph lines broken.
March 1 Mason City reports a 12-year-old boy, Mensa Heddins, son of farmer O L Heddins, died after a horse kicked him in the stomach. The hoof blow ruptured the intestines and he died after several hours of intense suffering.
Berlin February 25 The federal council approved the relos stag action in passing the bill providing for the extension of the new German tariff to the United States until June 30 1907 and sent the measure to the emperor for his signature The court offices asked Are you one of the expert witnesses I am The high financier answered I’ve been on the stand two hours and haven’t told them a thing Washington Star report.
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