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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1903
Page
2
The page surveys diverse items from politics to fashion and business. It notes a hoped failure of a new toy trust before Christmas and comments on Turkey Greece and Macedonia. It mentions Mt Vesuvius real estate and the Apple Shippers 1903 crop estimate, and hints at European and American social quirks.
A Washington woman has earned a license to operate a stationary engine, with remarks that there is little danger of harming others. The claim circulates that Sara Bernhardt will be 59 in October, raising questions about state of gossip. News notes counterfeit dollars include a $1 silver certificate and a $5 bill counterfeiting alert.
Nicholas of Russia appears to press forward with a sharp pointed stick in a bold challenge to the sultan. The passage signals strong intent and a supportive, hopeful tone toward Nick as the situation unfolds.
A Philadelphian asserts a method to transmute baser metals into gold. The piece notes Philadelphia once seen as sleepy now harboring extravagant dreams. A New York State clergyman and skilled checker player marries and helps his church lift debts by defeating a top player, after beating the newcomer's father-in-law.
Wellington Putnam, a former Columbia instructor, achieves a remarkable feat by fasting and writing a book in forty days. The claim places him in a line with others who have combined writing with fasting, noting his unique combo as a standout achievement.
A new animal called the zebrula, a horse zebra hybrid with zebra stripes, is praised as superior to the army mule. New York farmers complain crops rot as labor is scarce, suggesting government bounty for each captured farm hand to fix the problem.
A stowaway aboard the Cedric survived a perilous crossing with scant provisions a biscuit a rum flask four onions and only breathed faintly as he reached New York. The weary traveler faced a harsh voyage but remained afloat despite shortages and fatigue.
John Kostich, son of Austrian‑born parents murdered there, found wounded near Centerville with a breast wound. Police unsure if Kostich tried murder or was attacked by associates of his parents’ killers. Local reports also recount a fatal fire at Andrew Helmer’s Iowa City home, a freight brakeman death near Blairstown, a near disaster at Eddyville depot from a lightning strike on dynamite, farmer co‑op plans in Grundy county, and various trials and accidents across the state.
Frank Seaman a 55 year old coal miner from Bussey hanged himself after warning his wife of the act Domestic trouble cited as a cause. Governor Cumming appoints delegates to the national irrigation congress at Ogden on Sept 18 including Wesley Greene Fred Robinson and many others. A Greek laborer Gus Teros saved from lynching near Davenport by bystanders. David Blackburn ex marshal of Donnellson shot by Town Marshal Reuther in a galoon drunken scene. Webster county land case over swamp land ruled non swampy by the Interior secretary. Dairy exhibits at Iowa State fair show butter scores averaging 94 4 percent with 98 percent top prize won by C D Elder. Chester Jones son of conductor John Jones injured by shotgun mishap requiring two toe amputation. Robbery report in Shenandoah targets H Winger with Swanigan arrested.
Businessmen in Carroll, Manson, Tiderdale, and Lake City push for an electric intercity line with a definite plan soon. The article cites varied local happenings from estates and lawsuits to accidents, crime, and civic projects across the region.
Notes from the capital report Iowa interurban line aiding farmers by lowering freight, enabling coal deliveries, and drawing rural pupils to towns for schooling. General Weaver tours wells in Colfax area, oil beds near Welsh yield 130 feet of sand. State bar workers draft supreme court rules. Republican HQ heads chosen as campaign opens October 1 with protection over free trade stance. County mileages and fair receipts projections noted along with several public works and library bids across the state.
Frank Weilbronner, claiming to seek a personal engagement with President Roosevelt, was arrested at Sagamore Hill after insisting on seeing the president. He carried a loaded revolver, was deemed demented, and placed in custody. he said he wished to marry Alice Roosevelt and referenced wireless talk with the president.
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