Akron Round and Smith Bros. Publishers
The Register Tribune of Akron Iowa notes Round and Smith Bros as publishers.
27 Mar 1902
Page 1
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
1
The Register Tribune of Akron Iowa notes Round and Smith Bros as publishers.
A London dispatch reports on proposed terms to end the Boer War. Boer leaders insist on full amnesty for Cape rebels and independence. A conference in Europe, attended by Kruger and Leyds, discussed sending emissaries to South Africa to press a compromise plan outlining administration with proportional Boer representation.
Chief Executive-Elect of Cuba Palma met President-elect Roosevelt at an informal White House dinner hosted by President-elect Taft. Attendees included Mrs Roosevelt Secretary Root Mrs Bellamy Storer Gen Leonard Wood and Senor Gonzalo di Quesedanant Diego Lamayo. Talks covered Cuba’s transfer to the American government and related constitutional questions.
Judge Grosscup grants a temporary restraining order restraining interstate entry into Chicago. The order blocks rail lines including Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Michigan Central Illinois Central Northwestern. Railroads agree not to contest the petition to allow others to join and be bound by the Sherman and interstate commerce acts.
Jacob Steinman Brys Czolgoux from Barnhoo Wisconsin confessed to Sheriff Stackhouse that he attended the meeting where Czolgosz was chosen to assassinate President McKinley. He claimed to have tied a handkerchief over Ordigos' hand before the shooting and identified a well known woman as a principal instigator.
Trials before the audience court resulted in ten years imprisonment for Noely Reeves and Rathbone, each with heavy fines of 66 000, 33 516, and 5 824 dollars respectively. John Duran, a teatstar for the Herculees Torpedo Company, was blown to atoms when 1700 quarts of nitroglycolin exploded north of the city. The blast produced a shock felt forty Ot distant.
Fort Scott Kansas reports a man named Lesher blew off his head and arm with a dynamite stick deliberately. The incident occurred Tuesday, with details sketchy in the fragmented text. Rumors of an Italian expedition against Tripoli surface but are denied by Italy. Secretary Hitchcock remains at St. Louis upon his brother’s death and denies resignation.
A report from Lamgene, New York, quotes President Roosevelt weighing the removal of immigration officials amid friction blamed on Washington and New York. The speaker argues against rotating commissioners, insisting past friction was between the two cities, not New York and Washington, and outlines plans for action by Mae Sweeney and a committee. A large Irish meeting follows.
Redmond and Bertin address 10 000 supporters in Chicago urging Irish home rule. Speakers praise Fieghynt and condemn British rule, pledging membership in a National League and vowing to harass Parliament if Ireland cannot govern itself. Crowds cheer as speakers call for independence and British defeat.
Chinese officials express chagrin at foreign powers managing China s affairs and warn of possible measures. Diplomatic talks show little consensus on the Franco Russian declaration seen as a peace bid. Beijing plans to send independent military missions to Malaysia Austria and Soun. Dowager Empress names Win Ala Tam to head a national university succeeding Rev W A Po Martin. Jesse James referenced in the piece.
In Sedalia Missouri a 13 year old boy, Martin, was fatally shot by his playmate Ragay Alten during a staged chase. The incident occurred as the two acted out a Jesse James theme with a 38 caliber revolver. Allen fired at Martin causing a fatal head wound.
A court granted a divorce to Lord Francis Tropo on grounds of spousal misconduct by May Yohe, amid a related will trust clause invalidation. The late senator James G. estate is valued around $20,000,000, with distribution to descendants.
The Mohawk Indian wins the Lynn Masked race with a 476 mile effort in twenty four hours. Legeluiuuin placed second with 72 miles. Josey Davis and Mo nuiWcie Lodian were noted among participants in a difficult endurance event.
The senate hears disputed statements by Gen Miles in a cabinet adjournment context. President Roosevelt plans to read the Miles testimony and consult committee members on military affairs as the discussion lingers after cabinet close.
The annual American Free Trade League banquet was held in Indianapolis Friday night with about 100 prominent Democrats and free trade advocates attending. Speeches were delivered by Gouverneur Toyens of New York, national secretary, John W Kennett, Tide Weston, and others discussing topics on commerce and policy.
In Cleveland, Judge Ewing set aside deathbed deeds signed by Martian B. Grey three years after his demise. The disputed property valued over $100000 was involved with transfers to the American Union Home Mission Society and the American Protestant Publication Society. Testimony claimed undue influence affected the elder man at death’s door, prompting a reversion of title to the heirs.
Morning Leader correspondent in Victina says Turkish troops and Macedonian revolutionaries clashed at Sistovi near Tastoria in European Turkey. Turks captured the village. two Turks and one Macedonian rebel were killed while twenty six rebels were wounded and local male inhabitants were arrested.
Reports from Chicago describe thieves looting stores with a dummy baby used to conceal stolen goods. A man carries the baby as he steals while a woman distracts clerks. Separately, federal indictments were unsealed Saturday charging Lipenal Revantie Coleetor Chas Leonard Parsons and Joseph Potoving with conspiring to solicit and receive political contributions, none of the accused yet arrested.
London March 5 The will of Leonard Lew ishon president of the Thulted Metula Selting Company was filed for probate in the surrogate s office Saturday He leaves all his property to relatives and explains the absence of charitable bequests by saying he gave largely to deserving charity during his life In New York and Pittsburg details of another incident describe Mrs Lardy Ashinaki 28 wife of Joseph Ashinaki of Corapheus shooting at her husband but missing Then she killed herself turning the weapon on her heart The husband reportedly assaulted a son from a previous marriage and the shooting followed
Mrs William Baldwin, whose lesland was convicted years ago of murder in her sister’s case here, killed herself Monday in the room where Baldwin’s sister was murdered. Prominent Hungarian leader Kolomyn Dizsa, ex-Prime Minister and fibergal party head, died Monday morning. Frost delays navigation on southern Russia rivers Dulper and Dolister amid snowy prairies threatening crop prospects.
Sheriff Stiles transported Louis Beauchamp from Wilson to Menominee jail where he was charged with embezzlement of H.314. The case involves Warner Creasurer from Spalding township and stems from actions tied to local finances.
Shriver Brothers, cattle shippers, were defrauded when twelve cattle lots were shipped after forged telegrams and a Denison Bank check for 3500 dollars. Barnes was arrested. the brothers sue the Western Union Telegraph Co for 12000 dollars, alleging gross negligence in transmitting the forged messages.
At Sanborn ten miles east of Sheldon three men broke into the railroad company shed to sleep off a spree and started a fire. One man known as King Broily died in the flames while George Wilson and Frank Blackburn were badly burned and in critical condition. Skeleton keys and burglary tools were found on the trio.
In Des Moines a plan to grant a new interurban streetcar franchise emerges in city council as an ordinance proposing fare reforms and routes for the city. The measure faces legal questions after earlier elections reportedly failed, with residents debating public voting on the proposal. Rev McNamara death inquiry halts with his father opposing death-by-self actions.
Mrs. Mac Goodwin accuses Frank Goodwin of forcing men into criminal relations for money and threatening to kill her in a district court divorce suit. Also reports on new Iowa railroad maps, Rev. Richmond A. Smith leaving Cedar Falls, scale committee collapse, Penny Bailey burned to death in Maquodo, and related notices.
Freshman at a coastal state college vanished prompting faculty to seek aid from the state in a wide search. Officials, including McNamara and McNutvall, faced questions about money and process as investigators combed facilities and chapel platforms while divers recovered signs but not the missing student.
Soldier from the Twenty-second Infantry returning from the Philippines met Miss Tate in Omaha. They married in Council Bluffs after a rushed attempt to obtain a license while a crowd rehearsed nearby. He planned to settle in New Amsterdam New York and Louisville, Kentucky, hosts and bystanders watched awkwardly.
In Iowa City the Wine Women and Song Company performed at the town opera house hours after a midday attic fire flooded the venue. Firefighters soaked the building, causing wet scenery and damp air, yet cast and crew arrived by train for an evening show. The manager warned of no performance, but company members insisted they would not fear water or cold and lodgers were moved out by seven.
Excerpted local items report J Re Campbell, an Ames student, shooting fellow student J A Lawrence after campus confrontation. Other notices include a city marshal’s mother Patton killed by a train near Villisca, unsettled estate claims in Waterloo and Spencer, a Crescent man maimed by an ax, Creston bank ownership shift, a fatal train near Marshalltown, indictments in Osceola County, and Mason City voting on a park tax.
A fragmented Iowa report notes the House approving the Molesberry merger bill by 51 to 15 and other measures to strengthen railways. The biennial election amendment advances, but remains subject to constitutional and technical hurdles before a public vote.
Fragmented report cites a church call to the West Liberty area, a pension or retirement note for Rev. Ga, and a fatal accident near Budlugin. It mentions the Leach school fire near Douds Station, a marriage near Waterloo, and a home fire at Joseph Pitick’s near WN Siding with $2,500 value and heavy furnishings.
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