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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1905
Page
2
A collage of quirky notes and quips from late era journalism. Mentions include Prof Suddard and a harmless Fourth of July powder in the United States, praise for Joseph Jefferson, a Panama canal mule count, and a Paris court plaster price doubt. Also cited are a clairvoyant in San Jose, reform zeal, a New York policeman resigning for self respect, Arab uprisings, Oregon and Washington border tension, and baseball batting wisdom.
An Arizona farmer predicts wheat stalks will reach six feet in length this year signaling potential loss of Kansas talent as emigration trends emerge.
Senator Proctor laments maple syrup and even green apples not tasting as when he was a boy, suggesting nostalgia for former flavors. The remark hints at aging palates and changing tastes without asserting broader claims.
A remark attributes to the German emperor a passion for neckties and scarves from many eras and nations, claiming a collection surpassing 18 thousand items though many reports are unverified and claim vague scope.
The Richmond Times Dispatch notes seventeen year locusts are due this spring. They warn the insects will challenge crops and trees unless residents act early to monitor and manage the outbreak, signaling an upcoming season of locust activity.
Horticulturists at the University of Pennsylvania report success in growing the mosquito-eating Drosera dicholomom for the season. The plant, a novel addition to piazza plant displays, may attract many visitors eager to see it in action.
A quotes driven brief noting that the Boston Globe asks about a woman's ideal pet while contrasting with older views from the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The line suggests progress beyond cradle era stereotypes in a concise newspaper style.
Dr Arnold of New Haven told Columbia students that women are far less graceful than men. He argued the setting matters, noting the contrast between a drawing room and someone racing to overtake eight cars.
Chicago federation of labor accuses employers of criminal conspiracy to ruin transfer firms that refuse to join the strike. They seek grand jury action, indicting attempts to intimidate noncompliant employers. The dispute centers on teamsters and police conduct amid ongoing demonstrations and violence fears.
In McKeesport Pennsylvania two masked men entered the home of Fred Resider near Coulter station Saturday night. They demanded the hiding place of money, knocked down Mrs Reidler, burned the soles of her feet with matches to force disclosure of seven hundred dollars, found the savings, then threw her from a second story window, causing injuries likely fatal.
Wabash Ind May 8 A Huntley circuit court decree orders O W Conner to repay 6000 dollars plus interest to Andrews Land Home and Improvement Co. for a factory bonus. Conner built and operated the works near Andrews ten miles east of Wabash and employed about fifty men. The firm says he failed to fulfill the contract and the case could be moved back to Wabash.
In Kokomo on May 8 a remarkable family record emerges as Mrs. Harry Wolf becomes a grandmother at 32 when her daughter Mrs. Prank Woodruff has a child. The family story notes Mrs. Laura Mitchell is a great grandmother at 62, with all four generations living under one roof.
The Seminole council at Muskogee I T impeached Acting Governor Jacob Harrison and elected ex Governor John M Brown unanimously to succeed him Brown to serve until 1906 when tribal farm government terminates
A marble bust of John Dean Gillett the cattle king of Illinois was unveiled Sunday in the chapel of St John the Baptist Elkhart in front of many distinguished visitors.
In Deronda Wisconsin on May 8 the Nebostead general store hosting the postoffice was robbed of about 1000 dollars including postoffice funds. Burglars blew open the safe and destroyed all stamps during the robbery.
Capitalists pay high prices for coal land as Peabody Coal Co expands its holdings near Harrisburg and pays farmers rival bids of up to 75 dollars per acre. O Gara King & Co of Chicago and S C Cover also bid on thousands of acres with options extending to Equality in Williamson County. Deeds are being taken as interests rise and railroads are planned. Ten drilling outfits probe the north and west for shaft sites.
London and Tokyo report escalating friction over neutrality in the Far East. Japan condemns France for alleged breaches by the Russian Pacific squadron and warns of possible force if France fails to restrain operations near Honkōhie. Dispatches note Russian forces coal and provision outside three miles, with French and British officials reacting.
Seven auto boats started the Sunday race from Algiers to Toulon. The field left the harbor at 6 am with two cruisers and seven torpedo destroyers in escort. The sea was choppy slowing progress and two boats were towed. Arrival at Port Mahon expected today.
National League Chicago 3 St Louis 0 as Tiatterler Driggs and ONeil lead. Viabure 4 Hatteries 3. Brookly n 4 Philadelphia 20. American League Chicago 0 Cleveland 2- Detroit 1. American Association Columbus 2 Toledo 6. Milwaukee 1 Louisville 0. Indianapolis 3 Minneapolis 14. Central League Terre Haute 6 Fort Wayne 0. Cedar Rapids 3 Peoria 5. Springfield 6 Davenport 12 Bloomington 0.
Marlon Indiana May 8. T W Rowe president of the American Flint Glassworkers union says the national body will begin erecting three lamp chimney factories to employ union men made jobless by the McBeth-Evans open shop move and blowing machines. One plant to be here Marion runs to 500 workers with others planned in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
London buyer May William A H Bass nephew of Lord Burton bought C D Roses stallion Cylena for 150000 dollars. Cylena is sire of this year’s Derby favorite Cleera. Bass previously paid 125000 for A Blewers Sceptre in 1903.
Topeka May 8 the supreme court held that whisky is not property in the usual sense and that depriving a citizen of the right to sell it does not violate the fourteenth amendment of the U S Constitution.
In Decatur Alabama on May 8, the colored William Jackson was found guilty of murdering Policeman Steele. Harvey Smith and John Collier, convicted of murdering Misa Belle Bloodworth, were sentenced to hang on June 16.
New York May 8 Livingston Mellen son of Charles and Mellen president of New York New Haven Hartford died in Brooklyn from suspected spinal meningitis according to local reports.
Edward Prater, long time Burlington employee, fired a bullet into his brain while insane. He was found by police in a city park in Aurora on May 8.
Alexander L. Rockhold cashier of the Bank of Lineville is indicted on six counts for fraudulent banking and embezzlement. He allegedly spent more than $25,000 to aid a Chicago woman tainted by police trouble while deposits were accepted at an insolvent bank. The charter expired and the old bank was turned over to a new corporation, making stockholders liable for about $70,000 in shortages.
John Hoffman a well known meat dealer was found hanging from a tree in woods between St Joseph and Higman park. Missing for over two weeks his body was discovered after canal and river were dragged by the life saving crew. The corpse showed long exposure.
In Mishawaka Indiana on May 8 a circuit court petition seeks a receiver for the American Malt Cream and Drug company. Citizens Loan Trust and Savings Co sues for 28000 dollars owed bondholders. The firm was launched years ago by the late millionaire Berger and the Studebaker Brothers of South Bend.
Ralph Rogers aged 24 killed his friend Melvin M Leake aged 26 then fatally shot himself. The incident occurred after a farewell meeting, with a surrounding posse of armed farmers present.
J L Crumbaugh a Le Roy banker leaves 250000 to establish a Spiritualist church in Le Roy and 50000 to fund a free public library there. The will, filed in Bloomington on May 8, allocates the endowments for religious and educational work in the Illinois town.
May 8 Chadburn North Carolina more than two hundred thousand dollars of strawberries have spoiled at the depot because refrigerator cars were not provided. Railroad officials are dumping many car loads of spoiled berries into the river as they attempt to handle the loss.
The Han over Light and Power company of Albany has incorporated to furnish gas and electricity in all cities and two villages of the state except Nowbi city.
A large fire in Peoria Illinois on May 8 gutted the story warehouse of Allaire Won & Co wholesale druggists. The blaze destroyed shelving and stock valued at about 75000 dollars. Local fire units battled the flames for hours but could not save the building.
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