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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1904
Page
2
A collection of satirical quips about divorce, illusion, Shake Ray, ships, Krupp, a cheap airship, a fatal whisky binge, temperance irony, a Boston figure facing blacklist, a blacksmith joke, alcoholism claims, a czar edict, and Georgia catfish swallowing rattlesnakes.
A potpourri of quirky notes from the era: squabs priced at five dollars a dozen in New York, Russia branding flour contraband to curb habits, kissing bugs resurfacing at seaside resorts, a Philadelphia actress’s suicide to avoid marriage, a quip about King Edward and a hypothetical Hottentot admiral, jewel pawnings, Marie Dressler adopting an incubator baby, and a Holland flying machine priced at ten dollars, all reflecting social quirks and public curiosities of the time.
A suit seeking 1,200,000 against Armour is described as a friendly action though observers note such a demand would seem unfriendly to many, given the size of the claim and the adversarial nature of litigation.
An old time notice-like reflection mocks society moving toward Saratoga while commenting on currency snacks and a future czar’s son. It notes the birth of the czar’s heir may lessen Pobedeno influence and mentions Alexis as an honorary colonel, implying royal maternal relief.
A Rochester man dies at age 101 prompting curiosity about his long life. The piece recalls a recalled quip from a law student Roscoe Tankling and a light note about a Boston woman who left a diamond stash in London, wiring the hotel to hold them until her return. The tone blends obituary with anecdotal vignettes.
A sweeping Iowa roundup reports fires at Nichols livery barn near West Liberty killing a horse and a fatal freight-car fall at Graf. It covers bank assessments, a Pearl treasure tale from Pailsade park, a strange Dallas county fruit specimen, a LaMoni accident, Iowa Falls nuptials, and rail demurrage disputes.
In Carnarvon, Sac County, about 10 p.m. Tuesday an attempt to dynamite a booze joint was thwarted as the would-be dynamiters fled. Swender’s bloodhounds traced the scene, revealing startling disclosures and indicating local talent behind the plot. The dogs were baffled briefly by pepper but recovered scent, suggesting future trouble if similar acts recur.
Samuel L. Dana of Fairfield Iowa, discharged from a New York hospital, visited Central Park to linger at the brushy spot where he was found unconscious from a bullet wound five weeks earlier. He then altered his court date for an attempted death by own action case from September 15 to September 1 and held a reception at the YMCA building. He appeared well though a bit thin and would not discuss future plans.
In Towa City on September 1 Dr. Rockwood, state university chemist, finds Benton county hopeale contains five percent alcohol, essentially beer. Sheriff Youel will arrest twenty five saloon proprietors as Benton county voters oppose saloons and have refused permits. Temperance drinks masquerading as liquor will be halted.
Des Moines reports Drake University honors Judge C G Cole by awarding twenty one year law scholarships. Each Iowa judicial district receives one scholarship based on literary merit physical development athletic leadership moral and religious character of applicants.
James Burke stabbed his sleeping fellow inmate John Hansen at the county farm. Hansen survived and Burke was jailed. Frank Seery, indicted for first degree murder in Cedar County, remains jailed with bail denied. Robbers stole 500 dollars of goods at Ute store. Louis Houser, injured from a 35 foot fall at the Schoonover Building, faces likely fatal injuries. arm broken and skull fractured. Gedar Rapids resident.
The United States court hears an amended defense by Woodmen of the World bondholders from Sioux City and Ida County claiming misrepresentation and fraud in a $200,000 indemnity bond for a $100,000 lost deposit at B H McCutcheon Co bank in Holstein Iowa. A N Bort Beloit Wisconsin seeks $10,000 damages for alleged bond detention while both sides file cross complaints. The bondholders insist the $200,000 bond was invalid and that the actual value is $100,000, with claims to possession and damages. The Woodmen and Bort press for judgment on their deposit loss plus interest.
The Wheeler versus city of Fort Dodge case returns for a second trial over $20,000 in damages from injuries connected to the Rasmussen tragedy. M. W. Wheeler, who was nearby when Clara Rasmussen fell to her death during the life slide, sues for damages as legal teams spar and the trial resumes with high profile attorneys.
Sept 1 Montezuma report states laborer Charles Holtry blew himself up with dynamite in a vest pocket after failing to quit drinking. The blast tore away his heart and a lung, leaving his family destitute.
The supreme court hears Mrs Barah Kuhn’s appeal over her claim to her late husband’s estate in Keokuk County. The estate includes a small cobbler’s fund and fire insurance, with about $1,600 possible value. Meanwhile, Iowa coal tests for government appraisal begin in St. Louis with mine operators invited to participate.
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