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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
6
A past proposal by Dr. Phillippe Marechale sought a law banning corsets for women under thirty, punishing adherence with prison or fines and forcing sellers to report buyers. The piece traces historical corset use, arguing against restrictive fashion and praising physical culture education as women gain more freedom and health-oriented attire.
The Krupp will leaves the Essen gun works to elder daughter Bertha Krupp, to be managed by the widow until she comes of age. The estate is valued at about 75 million dollars, making Bertha Krupp the wealthiest girl in the world, surpassing May Goelet who had 20 million. A gift of 250 thousand dollars is pledged for Essen’s improvement, to be funded by Frau Krupp for Bertha, with Barbara receiving the remaining portion of the 75 million.
Mrs M Agnes Garrett of Garrett Wyoming becomes the first woman to don judicial ermine after being elected to the local bench. She will begin duties the first Tuesday after the January Monday. Elmer E Slothower elected to enforce her court orders. Garrett penwoman will keep her own dockets and apply legal knowledge to cases.
Charles F. Kelly once a St Louis speaker was seized in Philadelphia after landing from an ocean liner and later taken to St Louis. He wept at the station house over news of his son’s death and his arrest. The item also includes an ad copy for Dean's Kidney Pills claiming long term cures and a free trial offer by Wester-Milburn Co., Buffalo New York.
Leavenworth Times under the banner Better Class of Convicts Coming celebrates the improvement of the federal prison population. The piece suggests bootleggers and horse thieves from Oklahoma will decline while grafters and smooth sharks from Wisconsin and Indiana may dwindle, noting optimistic views from Congressman Beatt.
The West Virginian reports a committee was formed to probe alleged irregularities in Senator Scott's election. It details lavish dining and wining for committee members, and hints the panel planned to report in his favor. After a final lavish meal, he warned of harsher times, and the forthcoming report arrived next day.
Prof Loeb of Chicago University reports that injections of sodium cadmium solution can temporarily revive dead cats and dogs. The find raises scientific and medical interest, though public benefit remains unclear.
A proposed Beulah land project envisions a cooperative Black colony on Long Island. Three hundred Black men and women from Georgia North Carolina Virginia and Pennsylvania would settle in portable five person houses at $126 each. They would own and run factories electric transit power and utility plants.
A collage of humorous clippings notes editors faced with petty schemes and hoaxes from early 20th century newspapers. It cites a Glasgow editor accepting a nickel for every time a passing woman adjusted her dress and recounts a pair of vaudeville anecdotes about theater life and a sensational missed fan scene from an actress during seasick danger.
The Bristol Tennessee to Big Stone Gap Virginia railway is the only line crossing a natural tunnel. The Stock Creek formed tunnel spans 930 feet through solid rock, shaping a unique scenic feature along the route.
Postmaster Hubbard of Boston furnishes evidence that the recent campaign aroused considerable interest in Massachusetts. Nearly twice as much campaign literature was handled in his office than ever before known.
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