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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
6
A collage of quips on topics from industry and science to politics and society. Notable lines reference Askull as a figurehead for railroads, a disappearing lobster, pneumonia, the Amish flat-earthers, bad whisky deaths in New York, Yvette Guilbert touring the U S, and generals urging peace.
Col. Younghusband's men suffer great hardships on the return from Lhassa as they carry an immense burden, straining their supplies and endurance during the retreat.
A college student, absorbed in reading a letter from home, walked through a plate-glass window. He promptly paid $15 for the pane, suggesting the letter included a remittance.
A senior railway official tells a young man to stay diligent at work, hinting that perseverance could lead to a top post with the possibility of becoming president and earning a salary of 375,000 for years after stepping down.
A wry remark notes that the man who advocates peace and prohibition can only console himself by imagining champagne bottles being smashed on every new warship christening.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, though among England’s brightest, was among his acquaintances one of the least popular. The text notes it is well to shine but more important to glow.
A man in Arizona asks if bidding $1 for each of 2010 chances to win a husband would violate law. The article notes that marriage has long been viewed as a lottery and implies no legal breach in such a scheme.
A vivid line envisions a Russian conductor collecting fare in Tibet where John Bull appears with a calm, convincing stance. The scene suggests the conductor will likely pass on without disturbing him due to the reassuring demeanor and the humor implied in the exchange.
Scientists claim painless dental work would show a blue light to patients. The old saying implies a patient in pain sees nothing but blue, yet the toothache remains.
A Connecticut judge sentenced a bank robber to five years in prison for a $70,000 robbery and an accomplice to eight years for stealing a horse. The report notes a harsh judicial pattern, remarking that a similar crime like stealing a chicken might attract a hanging in the judge’s view.
British fishing trawlers of the Gamecock fleet clash with Russian Baltic fleet vessels off the North Sea. One captain decapitated, the mate fatally wounded, multiple crew injured as the Russians fire on harmless fishermen amid mounting war talk and calls for British retaliation.
London reports the Chinese political outlook worse than before the 1900 Boxer uproar with renewed secret society activity and anti foreign sentiment. Troop drilling is ongoing in southern and mid northern provinces as authorities purchase military gear and supplies.
A fire believed to be incendiary destroyed the livery stable of Aachie and Hornback at Petersburg Springfield Newfoundland on October 24. Forty five horses were killed five hundred bushels of oats total hay stock and all vehicles burned. Estimated loss over 36000 with only six horses saved.
St Louis sources report Henry J Panzer inventor of a process for brewing nonalcoholic beer killed himself after destroying all records of his discovery. He was reportedly disappointed he did not receive a reward he claimed was due.
On a shaky steamboat piled on the breakwater in the main channel of Jamaica Bay, 200 men, women and children had given up hope of succor when they were taken off by two steamboats.
A group of Havana students, including members from prominent Cuban families, began a small riot by attacking passengers on a street car. The ring leaders were arrested.
On October 24 Russian and Japanese forces continued exchanging fire along the Shakhe river. Gen Kouropatkin concentrates his center army preparation for a future offensive while both sides show no immediate plan to advance or retreat. Reports from Mukden and Tokio hint at redeployments and potential attacks around Liao Yang, Bensthu, and Port Arthur.
George Graham alias Edward Wright was arrested in St Louis on charges of stealing $700 worth of diamonds at Memphis Town. Assistant Chief Keely said he confessed. Memphis authorities notified. Graham to be held pending reply.
The Hague October 24 Holland mobilizes the Dutch fleet at Willemsoord den Helder signaling a firm stance of strict neutrality in the far eastern war.
Galesburg Illinois October 24 1910 resolutions adopted by the Military Tract Medical association urge health officers to bar consumptive teachers and pupils from schools in the tract.
In Youngstown Ohio on October 24 two union men were killed when a strike breaker opened fire during the Carnegie mills dispute. The clash underscores rising tensions in the labor action as authorities investigate the deaths and assess safety measures at the plant.
Phoenixville, October 24. A mob of over 2,000 pursued and escorted six gypsies to the lockup amid calls to lynch and burn. The group, named as Henry Wells, Robert Wells, Samuel Rigler, Mike and Barney Dougherty, and George Wolverton, are suspected in the brutal murder of 4-year-old Michael Mayerski whose throat was cut and body found in an old house fireplace. George Wahl, a witness, failed to identify suspects. Police raided a gypsy camp at Williams’ corner, capturing the six with no resistance.
Ten year old Julian Gordon was shot dead by cousin Thomas Grause in Vandalia on October 11. Both boys were playing with a gun when Grause shouted Watch me shoot and pulled the trigger. Julian had recently moved with his mother from North Dakota to visit the Gordons.
In St Louis October 24 police arrested Edward Rice known as Big Head, age 70, claimed to be the world’s most noted bank sneak, along with George Shanman, 46, who used multiple aliases after Rice allegedly passed a worthless check near the Bank of Commerce.
On Oct 24 in Marion Alabama fifty nine citizens urged Acting Governor Cunningham to grant a respite for Jeff Allen a condemned Black man. The appeal did not succeed and Allen was executed by hanging.
Alma Mich Oct 24 Nora Johnson was instantly killed when a loaded gun fired by Frank Johnson, a fellow employee, struck her in the neck. He fired in fun, believing the weapon unloaded, in a tragic misjudgment.
Detroit October 24 A conductor named James J Donnelly was pushed from a platform as a quarrel with three Polish men over fares escalated. He fell from a rapidly moving car and died within an hour.
In Pana Illinois on October 24 4 year old child of Mr and Mrs John Francovitch was burned to death after his clothing caught fire while he played with matches. Parents were away at church at the time.
Milton Taylor, wanted at Bardstown Kentucky for breaking jail earlier in the week, was captured in Peoria. He faced charges of horse stealing and grand larceny awaiting trial.
In Kokomo Indiana on October 24 a man believed to be Vernon Kroll from Hoopeston Illinois shot himself in the railway station. A note found on him accuses Dowle’s church of robbing him, though the exact motive remains unclear.
Dispatches from London report a fairly severe earthquake Sunday around 11 30 o clock morning striking Scandinavia and Denmark with much property damage across multiple locations and points.
A band of men described as professional safe blowers, active across the United States, has been captured in Boston Massachusetts.
New York on October 24 reports this year’s total registration in Greater New York at 688,775, about 60,000 more than the 640,522 registered in 1900, marking a significant rise in civic participation.
On the Slavonia, which arrived Sunday from Trieste Fiume and Palermo, 2068 Austro Hungarian immigrants were aboard. The New York arrival was reported on October 24.
At a moonlight drive near Elgin Illinois Frank Loos shot his wife Frances Loos after asking her to quit the party and then killed himself with a second bullet. Both were found on a road by Poplar creek. Loos survived at Sherman hospital in precarious condition as deputies monitor him.
Mrs. E P Gavit of Albany, wife of Municipal Gas secretary and Anthony Brady daughter, reported losing jewelry valued at 25000 after leaving a satchel on a Grand Central station bench. The item included a diamond necklace a diamond bracelet and a pink sapphire group among other pieces. Police nationwide were notified of the loss as the train bound for Albany continued to stop between New York and Albany.
In St Louis on October 24 an organization named the Business Women's National League was formed by businesswomen from across the country. Mrs Louisa Lee Hng of Denver was elected president.
Havana reports the Cigar Manufacturers' Association has asked President Palma for urgent authorization to stamp export cigars. The move aims to guarantee genuineness and offset the U S stamp ruling, with implications for the cigar trade and international markets.
A fire in Mexico Missouri destroyed property valued at. a Black employee of Myer lost his life and Dr W R Kenda veterinary surgeon was fatally injured.
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