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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
2
A sprawling, fragmented column from Estherville blends jokes, social jabs, and odd facts. It riffs on architecture trends, aging fads, courtroom dramas, love and divorce, and quirky statistics about babies, monkeys, and dollars. The tone is breezy, satirical, and topically scattered.
Reports from Havana and Oriente describe a widening movement of armed Afro Cuban groups. Officials in Havana send infantry and artillery to key provinces as violence and property damage threaten foreign interests. The dispute centers on alleged political discrimination by the Cuban administration and Libera party incitement claims amid Gomez’s reelection bid.
At Fabens Texas across the Rio Grande US troops blocked an advance by Mexican rebel forces. Calvary pursued about 300 rebels who shouted Muert as they retreated toward a reported federal force near Guadalupe.
Washington May 243 Senator Winthrop Murray Crane of Massachusetts one of the three acknowledged leaders of the Senate and the richest member announced that at the end of his present term he will retire from public life for all time He said he had decided not to seek reelection and planned to make a statement after the Republican national convention.
On the eleventh ballot the Methodist Holscunal conference elected Theodore S Henderson of New York and Hiv Wo Shepard of Chicago as bishops. Dr Naptlat Labour was elected on Wednesday.
General Carter for Chicago Washington May 24 Maj Gen William of Carter will be appointed as assistant chief of staff and commander of the central division with headquarters in Chicago, according to information obtained berg.
A heavy rain and electrical storm swept Escanaba Michigan and the upper bay town Wednesday causing heavy damage. The Escanaba Traction Company's plant was put out of commission.
Washington May 24 sweeping charges of incompetency in White Star management and a harsh indictment of Titanic crew and officials will be sent to the Senate. The Smith committee report condemns J Bruce Ismay and subordinates, faulting Captain Smith for not heeding warnings and noting inadequate lifeboats and crew readiness.
In New York on May 24 Percival Rob erty Jr testified in the suit to dissolve United States Steel that American Bridge company once controlled 65 percent of bridge output, now 70 percent of industry output. Cooley Marshall of McCivnte Marshall Steel said American Bridge absorbed 75 percent at formation and now controls about 70 percent of total output.
The state legislature elected Joseph Wo Ratedell and Hubert Broussard to the United States Senate. Kansdell succeeds Poster, and Broussard will replace Phurutea in the next term.
Hus sian ambassador to Germany and dean of the diplomatic corps Count rireviteh von der Osten Sacken Hus sian died in Berlin on Wednesday in his eighty second year.
In Peking on May 24, reports say the Mao harmmedai revolt spreads through Siukiang province. The magistrate at Luntaibsien and the subprefect at Changhaljen were fatally harmed Wednesday as authorities struggle to contain the unrest.
Washington May 23 The case of Senator Lorimer whose election was alleged to have been secured through corruption was laid before the senate for action. The majority report upheld final judgment while the minority condemned the senator saying ten votes were corrupt and the election invalid. The minority among others cited new testimony from Clarence W Fuck about funds used to secure Lorimer’s victory. The report was submitted by Chairman Dillingham and approved by several party members.
State Banking Commissioner took charge after the death of Frederick Karste president, closing the German bank of Sheboygan at the board’s request for a thorough exam before reopening. Karste died from a stroke, examiner AW Ro Emerton to conduct the audit. French Boxer Defeats American in twenty round Paris May 24 Georges Carpentier won on points over Willie Lewis after a full twenty rounds.
Baltimore Md May 24 George Stevens president of the Chesapeake Ohio railroad was operated on Wednesday night for gall stones His condition is reported favorable and he is receiving careful attention from doctors at a Baltimore hospital.
Washington reports during the house judiciary committee inquiry into Judge Robert W. Archbald two unexpected notes surfaced, one for 2400 dollars and another for 500 dollars. Fred Warnke, a Scranton coal operator, described paying for information on a calm bank title and related deals with Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company officials. Warnke said Archbald declined to act as attorney but provided information and later received the 500 dollar note from Warnke and partners.
Five people three men and two women died when the automobile they rode in plunged into the Calumet river at the Ninety second street bridge in Chicago early Monday. The car owned by Mrs. C F Spalding was driven by John Buchanan who took it without permission and invited four friends aboard. Names of the known dead include Miss Anna Mahoney Miss Florence Mahoney John W Buchanan and John L Boyd with one unidentified man. Only two bodies recovered so far and authorities fear swift current swept others away.
Charles Wyman Morse and his wife arrived in New York after a three month voyage to Europe. Morse says he has been regaining health, spent time in Italy Germany and Wiesbaden, and hopes to live a long life if he follows medical advice and avoids strain.
London May 23. Mrs Wiuneling Pankhurat and Mr and Mrs Pethick Lawrence, editors of Votes for Women, were convicted of conspiracy and inciting riotous acts and sentenced to nine months in the second division with hard labor. The ruling followed March 1 street disorders where hundreds of women damaged property and clashed with police in central London. Also London May 23. Sir Julius Wernher, noted financier and longtime head of Wernher, Belt & Co., died at his residence in London.
Dayton Ohio May 23 Fred J Southard of Wright flying school died after his biplane turned turtle and fell from over 100 feet at Wright aviation field Tuesday.
A cranky liver complaint prompts Garfield Tea as a remedy. A statesman replies to a young woman asking about roles for women by saying she should govern an institution for the deaf and dumb, arguing the outcome would be either the deaf learn to talk or she learns to keep quiet.
Mrs Fink recalls a terrifying incident when a noise woke her at two in the morning and she saw a man’s legs under the bed. The intruder was her husband, who had heard the disturbance and reacted. The exchange shows the fright and relief after a close call.
A general servant faced Kingston on Thames police court charged with theft from her mistress of Ivydeane Southborough Broad Surbiton London. A pearl pin and a pearl and diamond ring were missed. The jewels were found in a flower-bed and the prisoner’s bedroom after police inquiries led to the discovery.
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