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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
2
A Herald list of tongue in cheek observations and brief items touching geopolitics weather inventions and politics. It mentions Uncle Sam Panama Macedonia Turkey England and Korea with quips about Russia China and Gomez. a flying machine feat and a joke about a never washing shirt.
Commentator laments summer resort behavior and inconsistent obituaries, noting a trend where people who misbehave on boats appear in multiple records. The piece reflects on social norms and the handling of obituaries amid seasonal leisure.
A fragment cites Abdul Hamid expressing regret for the assassination of a Russian consul. The speaker argues that while paying rent to a landlord is proper, a Chicago tenant who shoots a landlord deserves silent scorn for such actions.
A Philadelphia man has gone insane from excessive study of chess. The remark notes the extreme effect of intense mental focus on the game and calls it a noble sacrifice, remarking the incident could only occur in Philadelphia.
Immense sulphur deposits have been discovered on Analasia island near the Arctic circle. The find could challenge common beliefs linking sulphur to hot climates and may impact local industry and exploration plans. Researchers note the geology in the Arctic area supports large sulphur-bearing formations.
In this prosperous age men can amass vast fortunes without arousing suspicion yet such cases are usually noted only after the individual dies. The remark reflects on wealth and posthumous recognition rather than current scrutiny.
The treasurer, who served twelve years without pay and embezzled $75,000 of the pen funds, likely has little doubt about his punishment unless a prison term is imposed.
The discussion on the food value of alcohol continues but bread and butter are affirmed as nutritious. Edison tours in a car powered by his new battery claimed to run 100 miles, offering hope that motorists may soon share this privilege.
A royal remark about health being honored by water drinkers and wine drinkers stirs chatter. The Duchess of Marlborough faces anger after reports she was summoned to a police court over fast driving, challenging class boundaries and status.
Fragmentary sentence from the Atchison Globe mentions mothers, orange peel, and crusts as not securing hair or causes, with no discernible event, date, or subject.
Thomas Carpenter aged 25 died instantly at LeMars brick yards when a sand bank collapsed on him. A hotel theft at Nora Springs saw about $80 stolen from Landlord Standard and Mrs Standard. Violence in Waukon ended with Beal fined for assault after beating Promenitz. Insanity filings surround Burt Isenhart in Marshalltown. Allen Eleigh killed by a train near Cedar Rapids as his horse and buggy were destroyed. Orrin Beach arrested for alleged assault at Albion. he claims alibi. Four Mexican War veterans listed in Des Moines pensions system. about 500 veterans in Iowa and Nebraska receive pensions.
W C Whiting of Whiting Iowa funds a $460 gold and silver corn ear trophy to Iowa Agricultural College for the best Iowa corn at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis 1904. The cup bears an ebony base with shields and seals noting the award and annual competition.
Council Bluffs reports the worst deluge in state history with eight inches of rain in 24 hours. Rail lines across southwestern Iowa suffer extensive washouts and track damage from Corning to Hastings, Malvern, and Prescott, with repairs expected to take days to a week.
The Des Moines state convention nominated L. H. Weller for governor and S. M. Harvey for lieutenant governor with J. A. Lowenberg as supreme court judge and Walter McCullah as railroad commissioner. Milo Bunce would run for superintendent. The platform backs the 1892 Omaha platform, endorses initiative and referendum, secures public accountability, and calls for adding the foregone to the next national convention agenda. A fatal railroad accident near Waterloo killed Fred Meyers, 25, instantly after being run over by a train. A diamond ring robbery at A. C. Taylor & Son in Cedar Rapids involved 81 rings worth $3,000 with no clues. Several new stores and a bank project were announced, including in Dunlap, Hillis & Lepper, Lake Park, Marengo, Swaledale, and the Waterloo hospital project with a $26,000 bid. Centerville water works to be improved at a $24,000 spend. Extra vote on water works September 4.
NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Moines reports George A. Williams of Chicago, son of Rev. A. Williams, threatens action against the city and police after two days in the city jail amid claims of poor meals and denied lawyer access. He plans to pursue justice in U.S. courts as a resident of another state.
Aug. 26 Kru Shevo, near Monastir, is a ruin. Turks bombard and burn the town. Insurgents led by Petroff seized control. Komitajis set up a provisional government, killed ten Christians, and forced rich families to fund rebels. Many women were ravaged. inhabitants fled or were captured.
New York August 26 Reliance again defeated Lipton's challenger in the second 1903 cup race. Aided by wind that faded late the finish came one minute and 19 seconds ahead. Reliance finished the 30 miles nearly within two minutes of the record.
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