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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1904
Page
2
A jumble of short items and quips spanning topics from a Cleveland man wagering a quart of whisky to underscored comments on Petropavlovsk, Tibet, camphor prices, and a Yale professor’s family quota. Humorous observations on talking fish, tongue-tied New Yorkers, voting machines, and Charles M. Schwab’s New York residence punctuate the roundup.
Dr George W Webster warns against whisky as a typhoid risk saying words are wasted on this issue. His quip reflects a cautionary stance in a humorous digression about health and temperance.
A Washington girl recounts a trance vision of heaven with many people present. The remark invites discussion on whether any ex-congressmen appeared, prompting questions about who among notable figures may have been seen in the afterlife.
The presiding elder Palmer energized a New York conference by addressing the challenge of supporting a sealskin wife on a muskrat salary illustrating the strain of financial expectations within the church community.
Conservative estimates put the Alaskan gold fields cleanup at a million and a quarter. Our effort followed roughly a quarter of that, with about a quarter cleaned up.
A boastful teacher, proclaimed champion speller, challenges a set of tricky cen sor words. The playful match tests accuracy and nerve as each word wriggles through the sorcerous list.
A fragment notes Tibetans visiting a British camp at Chumba took maxim guns as comical toys and asserts that no uncivilized race hindering British resolve should remain deluded for long.
John L. Sullivan expresses intent to enter politics to pass decent laws. He hints at tackling a revised Marquis of Queensberry code. The piece reflects on philosophy and religion's attempts to explain happiness, concluding health wealth and love as core ingredients.
Conried discusses producing Parsifal in San Francisco. If Wagner’s widow lives long enough, she may hear it even as a vaudeville production.
A Connecticut tale notes that a man driven insane by a blow to the head with a brick recovered his reason, a pattern the piece frames as not unique and echoed by others restored by a severe jolt.
The Chicago judge who has enjoined a Boston man from working must have political ambitions. There are many patriots who would like to vote for him, upon assurance that he means to follow his own precedent on all occasions.
Bilvey City Nevada reports two hundred ninety seven men seek brides, a reflection of scarce matched pairs in a remote mining town. The piece hints at social pressures and hopeful matches amid rough frontier life, underscoring a census-like snapshot of romance pursuits.
A five day battle on the Yalu ends with a Japanese victory. Russian forces abandon Antung and retreat, leaving many guns and prisoners in Japanese hands. General Kuroki reports about 1,500 casualties for the Russians and heavy losses for Russia, while Japan sustains around 700. The Japanese secure Kurito and Kinteito islands and push to dominate the river’s right bank as crossing operations continue.
A mob of white boys clashed with colored youths at Evansville's little market carnival. Officers restored order after chasing blacks from the grounds amid ongoing race tension following an attack on Mrs Brandis that led to a black man fleeing into a flood swollen creek.
Shanghai May 2 Two Chinese officials the Taotais Chang and Key planned to visit the United States to buy machinery for the government arsenal at Sze Chwan but, citing San Francisco restrictions on incoming Chinese, will now go to England to complete their purchases.
A Norwegian sailor named Brude plans a voyage from Norway to St Louis in a small iron egg shaped craft. The vessel has no openings except a turret with four windows to steer.
New York May 2. It is probable that Charlie Mitchell the English heavyweight will take part in a few short bouts within the next two weeks. The contests will be exhibitions and he will seek opponents near his own age.
Odessa reports a court martial convicting Colonel Andremanas of recruiting frauds. He loses rank and civil rights and receives two and a half years in prison. Two civilian accomplices are fined heavily.
Rear Admiral Evans cabled from Naples that he will depart on the battleship Kentucky for Gibraltar on the 4th and is expected to reach New York around the 23rd, signaling his return to the United States.
Washington May 2 The President bal imposed by court martial the sentence on Second Lieutenant B Greanan for an unspecified offense.
A crowded ferry steamer Alonzo C Church roof collapsed near St Louis on May 2 injuring about twenty passengers including a 4 year old and several with serious injuries. Rescue tugs and ambulances rushed to shore as victims were taken to hospital and homes.
Theodore J. Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association said the wage scale committee has reached a conclusion and will report at the convention opening likely Tuesday morning. The decision time is described as the shortest on record. Shaffer expects the scale to please both employers and workers but gives no details, and dismisses talk of disruption as absurd.
An explosion from a boiler in a coffee urn at the Inside Inn at the world’s fair burned three people, including E. M. Statler, manager of the inn, in St. Louis Missouri on May 2.
Springfield May 2 Governor Yates has offered a reward of 200 dollars for the capture of Peter E Langdon wanted at Kankakee on a charge of murdering Mrs Oliver B Carr on April 16 1904.
The Union Trust Company acts as receiver for Home Heating and Light in Indianapolis. Captain Ransford D. Bucknam becomes naval adviser to the Turkish minister of marine. Theosophical Society of America holds its tenth annual convention in Washington with delegates from abroad and many states. Bishops McCabe and Merrill attend the Methodist general conference in Los Angeles. Mrs. Cordelia Botkin’s murder sentence in San Francisco postponed to May 9. W A Botkin, her ex-husband, reportedly involved. Shattuck & Son noted in Lowell Mass business directory context.
Odin is sending an expert and capitalists to assay placer mines northeast of Odin Illinois. After twenty tests gold was found in paying quantities and a rock ledge yielded nearly pure gold. A dirt cradle showed pay dirt worth 200 dollars per ton, exciting local prospecting activity and offers for a farmer’s land.
National League Chicago beat Pittsburgh 3 to 2 and Cincinnati won 7 to 1 over St. Louis while New York routed Boston 10 to 1. American League Chicago defeated Detroit 8 to 3 and Philadelphia topped New York 6 to 2. St. Louis beat Cleveland 7 to 1. Boston won 4 to 1 over Washington. American Association Louisville tied Minneapolis 4 to 4. Indianapolis beat St. Paul 5 to 4. Kansas City defeated St. Paul 9 to 4. Central League Dayton edged South Bend 6 to 2. Evansville crushed Fort Wayne 10 to 4. Terre Haute beat Marion 10 to 7. Three-Eleven League Rock Island defeated Decatur 6 to 2. Cedar Rapids beat Rock Island 10 to 4. Bloomington won 9 to 6 over Davenport. Western League Denver beat Omaha 12 to 8. Sioux City defeated St. Joseph 6 to 4.
Fire swept Bimock Gould & Co's sawmill in Moline destroying the plant and about 8,000,000 feet of lumber along with doors sash and finishing stock. Loss about 175000 with 30000 insured. Mill traced to Rock Island 1858 and moved after island arsenal takeover. Owners Charles Alsworth and two sons. Burlington and Milwaukee rail lines report damaged lumber cars. Arsenal engine and local fire departments aided.
In Bucharest on May 2, the queen of Roumania known as Carmen Sylva announces she will transform her Sozenheim castle on the Rhine into a home for aged and indigent writers, including journalists, to support literary workers.
Lord Curzon of Kedleston viceroy of India sailed for home from Bombay on May 2. The city decorated itself and large crowds gathered along the sea front to bid him farewell in a grand sendoff.
Washington May 2 The Isthmian Canal Commission returned from Panama with plans to organize a governing body for full police and sanitary control. It will send engineers to bore the Bahio dam and to develop sanitation for Colon and Panama. The canal is in good condition but machinery is aged. The commission expects to hire 15000 men within a year, with much work let to contractors and Chinese workers likely preferred due to climate, as West Indian negroes now employed. Some commissioners expect ongoing Panama presence with several members there continuously.
In Milwaukee on May 2 the Prudential Insurance Co of America sues State Insurance Commissioner Zeno M Host alleging illegal extortionate fees for an examination of its affairs. The company says it paid $21 024 and seeks to halt further action. Judge Seaman set a May 9 show cause date for a preliminary injunction to restrain the commissioner.
Detroit dispatch reports a May 18 convention in Jackson for Michigan voters who supported General John C. Fremont the first Republican nominee. About 3,000 Fremont voters have been identified by the Tribune and will be listed for submission to the State Historical Society as a permanent record. The aim is to secure proper representation of Fremont voters at the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Republican party on July 6 in Jackson.
Mrs Esther Adams a 50 year old widow died from an overdose of medicine used by veterinarians for cattle dehorning. Her son had placed the bottle on a shelf with other medicines and she mistook it for another remedy leading to her agony and death.
John Turner of England, a noted labor leader, faced immigration attempts to remove him from the United States. He stated he would leave with the consent of his bondsman, amid ongoing tensions surrounding his status.
A New York playwright and translator Louis Liogoings killed himself just after finishing a skit ordered by a Chicago manager. He was bitter against millions and reportedly left a note or motive implying despair over his situation.
May 2 report from Lebanon Indiana states Mrs Hoy Turpin, a newlywed, was injured by a dynamite blast at a party at a home near Fayette. The explosion occurred during the celebration, leaving the bride in need of medical care.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Ste Joseph Michigan and Mer Congregational historical program. Limited legible facts.
A report from Minnesota notes a man named Murdoch Cassent faces charges in a case tied to his wife. Police say the events occurred on Cass street and authorities seek legal action. The outcome and exact dates remain under investigation.
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