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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1903
Page
2
The Heald Herald column mixes wry observations on Cole Younger and a self mocking line about a postage stamp. It muses on vanity in romance, two brain jokes, Honduras quiet with two revolutions, a $100,000 forgery, Patti the expensive girl, Kipling and South Africa, Pat Crowe in Liverpool, eggs worth six million dollars, Salvador isolated, Sultan woes, and a Pennsylvania newspaper suspension joke about the editor named Stuck.
The question suggests a powerful Mexican figure aims to settle part of his country's debts, prompting reflections on his motives and beliefs about generosity. It hints at skepticism toward kindness but centers on financial strategy rather than personal conviction.
A Maine event five years past remains a historical mystery with no clear culprit. A Vermont man who died leaving twenty six children is blamed by President Eliot for his early death and is joked about in a grim light.
The United States will deploy four battleships fitted with the latest death dealing armament to create what officials describe as the most peaceful blockade on record. The move signals a strategic shield while projecting strength, with ships expected to patrol key sea lanes and deter aggression through overwhelming force.
The Philadelphia mint produced over 70,000,000 new cents last year, enough for every man woman and child in the United States. The public is urged to check their pockets and piggy banks for the new coins.
President Roosevelt highlights another reason for pride in the 1776 revolution, pointing to the large family of daughters it left, as a symbol of enduring American spirit and legacy.
The Chicago health commissioner ruled that all cheap lodging houses must provide bathing facilities. The decision appears to risk losing the cheap lodging house vote.
An American, who allegedly threw money to birds, was arrested in Milan under the impression he had contracted a European tipping virus. authorities intervened as a public health concern.
A Boston woman’s club solemnly resolves that women cannot get along without men. The note mentions Easter bonnets this year will be “just too cute for anything.”
Queen Wilhelmina may figure in the dispute between Venezuela and the allies. It is too bad to bother the young queen with this matter. Shea has seemed of late to be having such a nice, quiet time.
The Saturday Evening Post quotes Lord Kelvin predicting coal will run out in 400 years. It adds a humorous caveat that Earth’s patience may be exhausted about 899 years sooner if current trends continue, highlighting a satirical take on resource depletion.
A satirical verse notes a judge who claimed women are more irritable than men and jokes that his view is proven at home. It also compares King Edward opening Parliament to the Prince of Wales opening champagne bottles with similar grace.
In Detroit Mrs. Pat recalls past experiences with numerous hotel and restaurant orchestras, invoking sympathy and a shared sense of warmth from those memories.
Senate debate centers on Panama Canal treaty and Cuban reciprocity treaty. Cullom reports Cuban pact with amendments including House approval. Morgan approves timing. Democrats split over Canal amendments while Republicans back ratification. expected ratification after Panama vote.
Washington March 13 The department of agriculture issues a new code to suppress contagious diseases in U S livestock revoking the April 15 1887 rules All persons in charge of affected or exposed animals must confine them and keep premises vehicles free of healthy animals until danger passes No suspect imports from foreign countries will be admitted and violations incur fines from 100 to 1000 or up to one year imprisonment or both
Washington March 13 The annual readjustment of clerks salaries at presidential post offices nationwide was announced effective July 1. The plan increases salaries by about 1 604 000 with thousands promoted and many offices hiring extra clerks. Illinois offices list several promotions and additions including Belleville Carbondale Charleston Danville Dwight East St. Louis Hingham Elgin Greenville Harvard Hinsdale Moline Mount Vernon National Stockyards Pana Paxton Peoria Princeton Streator and Sycamore.
President Roosevelt said he was not rich enough to send his sons to an aristocratic school in Strasburg Germany. The remark was made in Washington on March 13.
The head of the school Prof. David K Goss formerly of Indiana traveled from Germany to ask the president to consider sending one of his sons to the school. Prof Goss was introduced to the president by Senator Beveridge.
Gen James A Dumont chief of the steamship inspection service treasury department resigns effective April 1. He will be succeeded by George Uhiler president of the Marine Engineers association. Sec Shaw Cortelyou and Armstrong arranged the change stating it serves the service. Dumont to be placed in the classified service by presidential order and given suitable government employment.
Washington March 13 The postoffice department announced sixty fourth class postoffices will be advanced to the presidential class on April 1 Among them are Mars Fairmount Glencoe Venice Iowa Blockton Hawkeye Lineville Peterson Wesley Kansas Scammon Michigan Centerville Minnesota Blackduck Sparta Missouri Festus Nebraska Elgin North Dakota Howbells Souris Ohio Dillonvale Lowellville Newton Falls
Washington March 13 The president designated cadets at large for the Naval Academy Ralph Earle Sampson son of Rear Admiral W T Sampson J W Philips son of Rear Admiral Philip Alfred H Miles son of Lt Charles R Miles Rufus King son of Brig Gen Charles King Sloan Danenhower son of Lt John W Danenhower U S N
Washington March 13 The senate committee delays action on the nomination of Dr William D Crum to be collector of the port at Charleston South Carolina until next Thursday. Several vacancies exist on the committee and Senator Clay urged that acting should wait until these were filled. Opponents believe another committee meeting will not occur this session.
Washington March 13 The woman immigration inspector experiment at New York is pronounced a failure. It is believed that nothing practical can be accomplished through the present system of women inspectors. Commissioner Williams at New York reports on the plan and Commissioner General Sargent may recommend abandoning it to Secretary Shaw.
Secretary Shaw arrives in Washington and, after reviewing the money situation, finds no present reason for department interference. Officials state he does not plan to take any action at this time.
Washington March 18 The Navy Department reports Commander Seaton Schroeder was relieved of duties as naval governor of Guam on February 6 by Commander William D. Sewell.
Washington March 13 A G C Parker chief of division in the dead letter office is suspended from his duties on the charge of borrowing money from subordinates.
Marshalltown Iowa March 13 pupils of the Estherville school revolted against the board for expelling four boys. Led by Miss Cullum the group paraded the streets shouting defiance at the board. Miss Cullum reportedly joined the pupils after a dispute with Superintendent Dukes.
New York March 13. Disinfection of the Anchor Ling steamer Karamania, detained at quarantine on arrival from Mediterranean points, was continued. The 733 passengers are on Hoffman Island and all are well.
In Cleveland on March 13 James J. O'Donnell shot and killed his stepfather, John C. Atkinson, in the family dining room. Atkinson was killed after he had attacked several family members.
Halifax N S March 18 The governor of Acadia College at Wolfville reports an offer from John D Rockefeller to match one dollar for every dollar raised by the college up to a total of 100000 dollars before January 1 1908 by the governor of Acadia College in Wolfville Halifax N S
Jackson Mississippi reports warn levees may fail within days. Governor Longino travels to Greenville to oversee convict labor rushed to reinforce levees. Alarming conditions across Issaquena, Conhoma, Alexandria Louisiana, and areas near Carthursville Arkansas. Water threatens vast farm lands and displaced residents.
Dispatches report Ohio River at Cincinnati steady while Indiana Illinois and Michigan towns face grave flooding. West Mount Carmel and Nashville see streets and basements submerged. Metropolis loses factories and families evacuate. Red Cloud levee breach prompts near drownings. tens of thousands of acres of grain and land under water. Gov Yates orders probe in Catro. Shawneetown tents distributed to displaced families. river recedes and relief money ends.
In St Louis on March 13 Adolph Krauss a farmer from near Bellefontaine shot or killed his wife and six children with a sledge hammer before inflicting a self inflicted blow and becoming unconscious. Neighbors described him as quiet and industrious, with insanity the only plausible cause given.
Wedding in Liberty Kankakee area on March 13 ends with Peter Valasio of South Wilmington swearing out a warrant against Thomas Granger of the same town for securing a marriage license and wedding to Vallasio's daughter who is claimed by the father to be only 13 years old.
Butte Mont March 13 A rumor spread that the State Savings Bank faced embarrassment over backing mining corporations, prompting the bank to enforce a thirty day notice on withdrawals.
Toledo March 13 Union team drivers extended their strike by calling out all workers employed by contractor Wolever who haul coal for a major firm supplying fuel to several large manufacturers.
Asbury Park March 18 The official board of the First M E church the largest religious body in Asbury Park passes resolutions protesting against Sunday sessions of Congress.
R. H. Moore is jailed on charge of murdering A. McLaughlin in Paris Texas. The killing stems from an old dispute over business matters.
Rome reports the possibility of Archbishop Ireland being named cardinal in two contingencies. Vatican sources say reward for Philippine policy progress or direct urging by U S authorities could trigger the nomination. The apostolic delegate in Washington has been advised to monitor public opinion since Cardinal Satelli's time and Cleveland's possible approval.
A $3,766,500.60 check signed by J Pierpont Morgan vanished in transit between New Orleans and New York, causing a stir at Woodward Wight & Co. The check, drawn to McCormack & Co., disappeared in a mail car and was later returned to the New York bank after a possible clerical mix up.
Special preparations are made to guard the comfort and safety of Miss Alize Roosevelt as she sails Saturday for Porto Rico on the Coamo. The pier at Pacific street, Brooklyn, will be closed to all except permit holders, with Deputy Police Commissioner Abstein promising a detail of officers to enforce the order.
In Urbana Ohio on March 13 the bodies of Joseph L Gibbs and his wife were found on the road near the Baptist church by their cousin Ben Gibbs. Gibbs lay in a pool of blood with a revolver beside him and his wife was shot through the eye. Authorities believe a quarrel driven by jealousy led to murder and self inflicted death.
A party of forty Illinois legislators visited the state asylum for feeble minded children as mud on the road between the institution and the state farm argued in favor of Senator Stringer’s push for a hard road.
In Belleville Illinois on March 13 Warren Fleming aged 9 shot himself after fearing he had killed playmate Laura Wainwright with a stone. He learned from his 11 year old sister where his heart lay before the act.
In Calcutta on March 13 a local note reports the Socialistic League recruiting Juries, Mohammedans, Hindoos, Burmese and Chinese in a crusade against crowding and dirt, signaling strong civic interest from various communities.
Police in St. Petersburg on March 13 arrested the burglar who raided St Isaac Cathedral and took the crown from the image of the Savior, a diamond valued at $25,000. The case marks a swift end to the high profile robbery.
Two United States steamships the Navarra and Uestra Senora de Lourdes collided off Cape Santiago Luzon sinking both vessels. The incident occurred on March 13 near Manila and the ships were reported lost with crewmembers.
March 18 Cork reports the 1903 Greater Cork exhibition is secured with Irish railways offering free transport of exhibits to and from the raw material and mineral sections.
A royal commission report on Irish university education proposes reconstituting the Royal University of Ireland as a federal university with constituent colleges. This would create a multi college system under a central federation, impacting higher education governance in Ireland.
Emperor William accepted the resignations of five naval staff officers headed by Captain Obenheimer who captained the cruiser Irene during the Manila capture. The move marks a shakeup in Berlin's naval leadership amid ongoing tensions and operations.
A March 13 ukase grants religious freedom and local self government across Russia, promising protections for all creeds and reform of village laws. It aims to ease peasant burdens, rework rural administration, and foster cooperation with educated public, with Jews believed included in the “all creeds” clause.
Lafayette Ind March 13 Prosecuting Attorney Randolph filed riot charges against Purdue University's entire freshman class for the Columbian hall disturbance. About 300 would be arrested and fined. The chapel riot drew a crowded scene with many bandaged heads among students.
Dalhousie New Brunswick March 13 Postmaster A J Johnson arrested and released on charges of robbing the post office here and then nabbed again for allegedly sending poisoned candy to those who accused him of the thefts.
Albany March 13 Senator Bailey introduced a bill restricting driving faster than eight miles per hour within one mile of any post office in the state This measure aims to curb speeding in urban and village areas and reflects efforts to improve street safety and postal service access.
Two men blew the safe at the State bank of Kagota at 4 a.m. and escaped on an Omaha road handcar with $400 in silver. Kasota, March 13. Local authorities pursue clues as the checkered pursuit continues.
In Ann Arbor on March 18 an explosion in a University of Michigan chemistry laboratory basket injured Herman Becker a student from Detroit Michigan.
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