14 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Alden Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
1
A severe attack of pneumonia endangers Teddy Junior 181 in Groton Massachusetts as Mrs. Roosevelt travels from Washington. President Roosevelt reportedly near and tense over the illness, with hospital plans and official messaging surrounding the emergency.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a reception in Knomville with garbled names and events. Key terms reference a fatal harm incident and unclear local figures. The readable content is insufficient for clear persons, organizations, or dates.
Mrs Shaw hosted her first reception in Washington drawing strong praise from Iowa senators and officials. The event showcased her poise and warmth as she greeted hundreds. Secretary Anie and several notable society figures attended, including Mrs Doliver, Miss Daltover, and Mrs Lull. Attendees praised her tact and sociable manner, predicting significant impact during her time in the capital.
Ash to Poa Cent Heehuetion Weebopetone, the bay pertirs' committee, Geoted fee 2S Aipetyade, discusses the proposed to recomphish Mis objet. Mr Balfour sae. London: The Sun's interview in the House concerns the government Weouberite the liicense of communities for shelter. Chicago: joint committee visit to Charleston exposition not feasible.
The United States embassy was officially notified Thursday that France accepted the invitation to participate in the St Louis exposition in 1905.
Thirteen lives were lost and many injured after a Wednesday explosion at Twenty second Street and Archer Avenue resounded through Chicago. Two buildings collapsed and a gas or illuminating gas blast caused widespread damage. Rescue work continues as authorities seek to determine the cause and identify the dead and injured.
London gossip centers on Mrs Potter's jealousy over love scenes in a production of Ulysses. Mrs Tree, after watching rehearsals, suspects Mrs Potter of interfering, claiming the wife’s envy forces the star to exit the company. The dispute centers on perceived improprieties and tensions with Mr Potter and Mrs Tree during the rehearsal period.
A New York man gives up a box for a prince after a court induction, with details obscured in fragmented OCR. The report hints at a legal proceeding, a local ship or boat scene, and shifting allegiances, but the readable text confirms no clear outcome or dates.
A partial OCR item notes price records and mentions individuals such as Shon and Nate. The text references dates or pages like page 5 and names of local figures but the details are unclear. The piece lacks coherent events but signals a financial or auction context within a local area.
Fifty delegates gather for a Unite event as talks focus on uniting trades under a single banner while debates include a proposal to abolish building trades restrictions in the United States. Archduke Ferdinand trip to St. Petersburg looms in Vienna amid political maneuvering. A Missouri judge rules on a constitutional issue and a ransom story unfolds from Landon. A Chismy murder trial verdict returns with a long prison sentence.
A devastating fire at Samuel Kushner’s home in Waterloo killed Kushner and three of his six children with two other children in critical condition. The blaze, sparked by a kerosene lamp, engulfed the family as a mother protected her babies, with witnesses describing a scene of extreme fear and grief.
Archbishop Keane leads temperance push in the Duburune diocese, prompting shopkeepers to pledge orderly practices. Some taverns will close at midnight and ban alcohol sales after late hours, with enforcement aimed at reducing drunkenness and improving public safety.
The state Board plans to seek extra authority from lawmakers to extend power over railroad operations. The move follows notices of hearings and consultations with state leaders, aiming to tighten oversight and implement broader controls. Officials say the action will involve expanding review, inspection, and enforcement of rail safety and regulatory compliance. The effort has drawn reactions from train operators and local governments across Iowa and neighboring regions.
A fragmented report describes a roundhouse destroyed and ensuing confusion over a passenger rail operation. It mentions a calendar of events, political tensions, and implied railway property losses tied to a broader transport disruption. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a family battle a blaze that traps children indoors. Neighbors and responders rush to help as the house is endangered and the children endure severe cold before escaping to safety.
A peanut lodged in the throat of a Moville infant, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Woday, aged LA months, cutting off breathing. Immediate medical aid could not save the child. Separate reports note a worker named C.K. Jordon injured in a separate railcar incident with leg amputations and possible recovery.
The case filed by Jeremiah Lynch of Rock Valley against Rev. 4.M. Phelan for 5080 was settled out of court. Phelan to provide a written retraction. William Granted Parole, George Williams of Dubuine serving short sentence, granted parole by Gov. Cummins.
George Dickenson of Josip, a wealthy Nachanan County tanner, arranged alimony and a dowry after his wife Mra George Dickenson filed for separation. The case references his elopement with Morse Timea Moon and a prior civil suit by Bloom seeking 82500 for alleged affairs. The proceedings were halted by the husband who secured separate maintenance for his wife via a secret agreement.
The custodian's report for the state capital indicates total costs of maintaining the Capitol for the past two years reached $ and $870, with detailed figures showing the yearly expenditures. The report also recommends the state donate forty feet along the south side of Governor's Square to create a sidewalk leading to the monument, funded by the same budget.
AJ OT Smith, president of the Sun Refining Company, collapsed and died on a street near his home after staggering. Bystanders aided him to a nearby shop where he became unresponsive. An ambulance was called and the physician arrived shortly after.
The management cites Iowa farming as yielding over 24,0000 in current prices during a dry season. It lists crops and livestock value, including wheat rye potatoes hay and sorghum. It notes state totals and government figures, with reference to the chief statistician and tax and court matters, plus a few local governance notes.
The Dubuque Elks lodge now has 275 members and a local group of young ladies joins the bowling fad in growing numbers. A farm house near Lowell was destroyed by fire and Polk County will gain rural mail routes by March.
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