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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
2
A collection of era notes lampoons on aviation, did,’s, and daily life. Jokes about mermaids, dogs and cats in New York, vacations, and a startling mix of odd facts highlight playful social commentary. It reflects early 20th century humor and public curiosities with sharp, concise quips.
The 1909 Chicago inquiry names four Illinois Republican legislators alleged to have been influenced to back William Lorimer for U S senator. John M Peffers testified he believed bribery occurred though lacking proof. Witnesses described attempts to sway votes with offers of federal jobs and patronage.
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad will cancel the seven cent rate on grain products from Chicago to St Louis and East St Louis starting November 1. The rate had applied to malted grain milled from Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas and will be aligned with other rates at 7.44 cents on malt and 8 cents per hundred pounds on other grain products.
In Caruthersville Missouri a mob of 75 masked men battered down the city jail doors to seize two Black men, A B Richardson and Wen Woods. Richardson’s body was found riddled by bullets in the Mississippi River, with Woods believed lynched. The suspects had been jailed amid heightened tension after robberies and an assault on two white women.
Henry Peterson a farmer from Spring Slough near J.A. Crosse Wisconsin was overtaken by high floodwaters and drowned before reaching his home This marks the second flood related death in the area.
One woman died and four others were seriously injured on the Wellsville-East Liverpool road when the steering gear failed causing the car to overturn. Local authorities investigated the wreck and identified the vehicle and victims. Police appealed for witnesses to come forward.
President Taft led a mountain ascent by auto to Mount Rainier, with vehicles mired in mud near the summit. Rangers rescued stalled cars as the president and entourage continued to Ashford and on to Bellingham where Taft forecast the Panama Canal opening for July 1, 1913, calling it the era’s greatest project.
Milwaukee leader August Uihlein, head of Schlitz brewery, died of heart disease in Germany where he had gone to spend a year with his son Erwin daughter Paula and a niece. He was also a noted race horse owner with The Harvester among his string of horses. Uihlein recently marked his sixty ninth birthday in Switzerland.
Aviator C P Rodgers lands in Swope Park Kansas City after crossing 1483 miles from New York and 84 mile hop from Marshall Missouri. He resumes the ocean to ocean flight but misses the Hearst prize as the time limit expired.
New York sugar magnate Charles R. Helke failed in his appeal before the United States circuit court of appeals. He received eight months in jail for defrauding the government in the false-weight customs scandal and faces residence on Blackwell's Island unless the Supreme Court intervenes.
Reports from Portage Wisconsin say a severe flood washed out four and a half miles of Milwaukee railway tracks. Trains are now routed via the Northwestern line east of Camp Douglas as the Mississippi River continues to rise toward its expected peak.
A cloudburst, hurricane, and tidal wave devastate a 100 mile strip from Guaymas to Medina in Sonora. The disaster leaves hundreds dead and vast property damage likely costing millions. Rescue teams recovered 37 bodies at Guaymas and 10 at Ortiz.
United States Circuit Judge and former senator Joseph Very Quarles died at his Milwaukee home after a year of poor health. An acute grip attack a year earlier and six weeks confinement preceded his passing. Quarles, aged sixty eight, shaped Wisconsin political history through numerous public offices.
Berlin says a peace accord between Italy and Turkey is nearly complete and hostilities will cease while negotiations begin. Derna and Tripoli reports note bombardments, casualties, and Italian landings with ships and hospital support. Italian forces solidify hold, and Turkish attacks are deemed unlikely.
Archbishop Ireland denounces initiative referendum and recall as evils, calling them the madness of democracy. He spoke at the Army of the Tennessee banquet in Council Bluffs, urging that the clamor to alter the republic’s direct governance fade into quiet thought.
Mrs. Helen Dwelle Jenkins sues Nathan Allen founder of the leather trust for more than 200000. Jenkins alleges a 1909 European tour and a fortune in jewels given by Allen. Allen recently pled guilty to smuggling indictments and was fined 12000. Government suit seeks full duties from the amugeggling case.
The first all Illinois meeting of farmers bankers railway heads and commercial representatives opened in Springfield. The program aimed to unite the state’s commercial bodies and remove Chicago rivalry to foster cooperation for statewide prosperity.
William Lee, age 22, stands trial for the killings of his mother, father, and brother in Beonville Indiana. He claims the motive was his parents' refusal to finance his courtship with Nina Taylor, 17, his sweetheart.
St Paul Minu Women raise funds in their annual tag day event contributing more than $15,000 to the tuberculosis campaign. The effort underscores strong local support for health relief and disease prevention.
Los Angeles awaits the opening of the James B McNamara murder trial as jurors are examined. Prosecutor Fredericks has nineteen indictments to select from and will begin with John J McNamara. Clarence Darrow leads the defense as issues of dynamite versus gas and labor conflict are underscored in questioning.
Lieut Hans Gericke and J Otto Dunker piloted the German balloon Berlin II to victory in the international balloon race, covering 450 miles despite a forty hour gale that left the crew exhausted. The Buckeye finished second at 365 miles after a loss near La Crosse. Other balloons ranged from 240 to 460 miles in this wide field.
New York based food committee of the National Consumers League adopted resolutions commending Dr Harvey W Wilsey and urging the removal from office of Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. They allege he used his position to force state and national food and dairy departments to back sodium benzoate in foods and allowed the food law to be set aside for glucose labeled as corn syrup.
Milwaukee witnesses testified part of a $107 798 campaign fund was spent on chewing gum for Wisconsin girls. Chellis Weyland said from $1 199 received he spent $5 35 on gum and gave it to young women saying it aided his argument to win them over.
St Louis heiress Misa Helen Wood reported jewel theft aboard the Hamburg America liner Amerika. Valued at about 4000 dollars, the pearls and diamonds vanished from her stateroom while the vessel sailed. The Amerika is also linked to a prior robbery of Mrs Maldwin Drummond. A separate item notes German real estate dealer Ernest Lienss escaping detectives at Roundup after arrest for Milwaukee swindles.
A fierce gale off the port disabled the schooners Xenophon and Adventure. The crews abandoned ship and were rescued, arriving at St. Pierre. Weather raged for several days, hindering efforts to weather the storm.
Great agricultural development is advancing in Michigan's Fruit Belt with diversified farming and fruit growing. The Swigart Tract in Mason Manistee and Lake Counties offers 40 acre land at $10 to $35 per acre with liberal terms and easy credit. Located near four railroads and steamship lines with markets in Ludington and Manistee, it promises low-cost land, healthy climate, and strong potential profits for farmers and fruit growers. George R. Swegar t promotes literature and maps by postal card and biweekly excursions from Chicago. Frost-related caution and a final note from Wm Matthews closes the piece.
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