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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1905
Page
2
A patchwork of quirky remarks and quick jabs covers politics, manners, and society. Notes on suicide rumors, marriages, alimony, royal matchmaking, fashion odds, big city crime, and Mars hints blend into a wandering front-page column vibe. The tone mocks trends and public figures while tossing in playful quips about Berlin, Carlsbad tourists, and Poe.
Chicago May 1 After a Sunday pause the teamsters strike resumes with renewed force. Employers reject a forty eight hour truce and vow to shield commerce. Police expand strike duty to 950 with 4000 on call as unions plan legal moves and appeals to Roosevelt and officials.
A Lincoln Nebraska State Journal excerpt discusses words viewed as unpleasant to write and cites Andrew Carnegie on judging a man by his deeds for others. The piece ends with a question linking neighborly love to brick-bats and poultry, contrasting attitudes toward neighbors.
In Elgin Illinois on May 1 Dr E C Moore a dentist and Gordon Brooks a watch factory employee went hunting gophers with Mrs Brooks riding in a carriage nearby She heard a shot and found Moore the dentist dead The accident victim appears to be Brooks as Moore fired the rifle
Homer Heath, one of Michigan's top broad jumpers, was maimed for life when a flashlight cartridge exploded. The powder blew off Heath's right hand in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on May 1.
Salt Lake City Utah May 1 Capt W A Raibourn Twenty-ninth Infantry U S A killed Lieut William H Point also Twenty-ninth Infantry after shooting him twice Raibourn then shot himself dying instantly The incident followed Raibourns absence without leave and a failed court martial threat Raibourn born 1869 Indiana and Point born 1876 New Jersey had served together in the Philippines Raibourn had been drinking recently and Raibourns body shipped to Oakland City Ind Lieut Point recovering modestly at Fort Douglas.
May 1 reports a summer house of Prof. C O Whitman of the University of Chicago burned at Woods Hole Massachusetts. Sailors from three revenue cutters formed a bucket brigade to save the nearby United States Biological Institute, but Whitman’s valuable books and pictures were all destroyed.
Springfield, May 1. John Gordon, reputedly of a Chicago bank syndicate, bought 4,000 acres of coal land at Dolleville in Christian county along the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad. Another Chicago investor reportedly holds 6,000 acres at Henton near Dolleville to be sold to Gordon.
Grover Richardson aged 22 was shot and killed by William Senegal in Senegal’s saloon near Wheeling twelve miles north of Muncie Ind Police found Richardson’s body as gamblers argued over a dispute Senegal and bar tender Ferdinand Richel were arrested Senegal reportedly fired after police arrival and a fight ensued Witnesses claim Richardson was not a burglar and the case has stirred local reaction as Richardson’s wealthy Pennsylvania kin are noted and Senegal’s past is questioned
Eldridge T. Vaughan, 28, of Conshohocken, Pa., died in Norristown after eighteen months of agony and fifty relatives and friends donated skin grafts. He received 150 grafts to his legs and body following a flood of molten iron injury. Recovery had seemed likely until dropsy, developing rapidly in the last month, caused his death.
Results across major leagues show American League winners Chicago and St Louis with high scores. Detroit and Cleveland also posted wins, while Cincinnati and Brooklyn lost. Central and other leagues report varied scores with several tight games and extra innings noted.
In Harrisburg on May 11, Policeman George Stiff arrested two youths for drunkenness. One tried to flee, and Stiff fired. the bullet missed the suspect and struck a bystander in the eye. The event prompted inquiries into the officer's conduct.
Alexandria Indiana May 1 John Negley a prominent businessman shot and killed his wife. He then re loaded the gun and blew out his own heart. The crime is said to have been caused by jealousy.
Mrs. Schillman Riggs sues O C Warber the match king for a $1000 subscription to a new music hall organ. She alleges he acted contemptible when pressed for the amount in Akron Ohio on May 1.
In Kankakee Illinois on May 1 the Northern Dinors Teachers Association voted to split the current district into eastern and western sections and elected new officers at the closing session.
In Oconto Wisconsin on May 1 Julius Johnson ignored his mother’s warning and attended a wedding charivari with a shotgun. His head was shot off as he leaned on the firearm’s muz zle. The incident ended fatally with the weapon discharged during the celebration.
Toklo May 1 reports the second and third Pacific squadrons to join forces May 6. Near Hainan Taingtao and Shantung Peninsula note Russian fleet movements toward the Philippines with Nebogatoff to join. Irkutsk cites shortages as 20 000 wounded from Manchuria overwhelm facilities. Tokyo marks 30 866 dead with ceremonial enshrinement at Spokonsha temple attended by the emperor and empress.
Chicago market listings show butter, cheese, potatoes, and live stock prices with varied grades and per unit costs. New York reports similar dairy and grain quotations, with corn and wheat prices, plus livestock values across major cities.
In Elgin on May 1 Martin Johnson attempted to exterminate his family over a disputed life insurance payout. He shot at his wife, wounded stepson Arthur Beckman, then turned the gun on himself, dying shortly after. The stepson is expected to recover.
Bloomington Ill May 1 The Presbyterian Church of Normal has unanimously called Rev Sydne Jackson who has been doing special theological work for McCormick Seminary in Chicago and who formerly held charges in Michigan.
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