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Newspaper
Alden Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1901
Page
1
A garbled report notes Alexander I in a ceremonial speech referencing Micah. The text mentions sealing, throne duties, and a transition with figures including Mrs Kennedy Bowne, Leta Urienee Regge, and Paithip UW. A steamer Tillamook is reported abandoned with crew moved toward Seattle.
Hear Admiral Thomas Fy Chelps of Washington D C died of pneumonia at a New York hospital. He had come to the city to be with Mrs Phelps who has been ill at the hospital for three weeks.
In New York the coroner’s jury investigated the building explosion caused by the Tarant Co wholesale druggist. The jury returned a verdict holding the company and its members responsible for the incident and injuries.
Uradstreet's notes tentative improvement in iron, steel, lumber, and drug trades with wholesale distribution rising for spring. Dry goods shipping speeds up westward as wool gains appear in eastern markets, while weather dampens overall business but boosts retail in shoes and rubber. Cautious optimism prevails for western and southern reports, signaling a healthier retail outlook despite intermittent weakness in other areas. Wheat shipments for the week rise, while exports show a strong year comparison. Business failures dip from last week in the United States and Canada.
Fragmented reports describe Boer raiders crossing mountain barriers into Iuggeveld and advancing toward Ceres and Worcester while colonial defenses are strained. Another force reaches the Orange River near Aliwal Wades, with local Whites allegedly coerced. harsh measures and patrols intensify as authorities seek to blunt the threat.
The new company forms to manufacture tobacco and imitate the Scotten Tobacco model absorbed by the tobacco trust. Directors Dhoneli Miele Naartanraian and Watt Gren Sebotted announce a $800,000 capitalization, with Ardeivs Inc. filing with the secretary of state. Production to begin soon, employing 1,000 workers.
Civil officials of several towns announce a cease tone urging insurgent leaders to lay down arms. Authorities report minor clashes and arrests as talks proceed, with threats of harsher action if peace terms are rejected. Military spokesmen indicate consideration of various punitive measures if rebellion continues.
A eastbound passenger train on the Marquette line derailed near Plymouth about forty miles northeast of Saginaw Friday night. Conductor Alexander Moore of Saginaw was killed. A second passenger, presumed missing, and a third passenger, Warner, sustained fatal injuries.
The Associated Press reports that Chinese plenipotentiaries signed the joint note, ending the preliminary negotiations though major power clashes loom. Washington venue proposals face European opposition for three reasons including US trade leverage and potential Washington bias.
Capt King of Fort Dodge is jailed in Mobile Alabama on bribery accusations and claims a conspiracy targets him. Fort Dodge friends seek a $10,000 bond as War Department orders investigation to decide civil trial or court martial and relieves him of duties in Alabama while First Lieut Wyllie takes charge.
Judge Hutchinson rules the Titus amendment was validly adopted and in full force. Daniel Unger, recently denied a seat on the board of supervisors, is entitled to his place after election and qualification. The decision cites that terms run two years, with new officers qualifying by January, and upholds the constitutional status of the amendment and its adoption by the people.
Fragmented report from a Kansas area case details a woman identified as Mrs Kennedy shooting five times at her husband, a transportation company agent. She then kicked his corpse before pleading with authorities. the event occurred amid a web of accusations, threats, and court petitions.
The listing shows broad market quotations for cattle, grains, and livestock. Prices cover wheat No 2 red, corn No 2 white, oats No 2, hogs, sheep, clover seed, and dairy products with varied bids and origins, including New York and Saint Louis markets. Multiple entries reflect shipping terms and prime to common grades with cents and dollar ranges.
The Teens legislature orders the appointment of a seven-member committee to investigate a plant disaster at Oak Park. An explosion at the Tedur and Marensey Mill Company plant caused workers to be injured and damage to the main boiler engine.
In LovvIlle Colorado representatives from northern Colorado mining districts met and decided to demand a one cent per ton wage raise for the miners. The miners are idle and will stay out until the advance is granted.
A Swede in Jamaica Plain killed his wife and likely fatally wounded a man before fatally shooting himself. Police say the incident occurred at their home. Investigators are treating it as a domestic violence case.
Attendance at Iowa State University in Iowa City is reported around 1600 with the spring term registration still in progress. Officials expect total enrollment for the year to reach at least 1600, a modest gain over last year, while the College of Liberal Arts nears full occupancy and construction progress continues on nearby buildings.
Fort Dodge property owner J Af Deming paid 810,000 83 in back taxes after tax adjusters found unassessed holdings. The dispute settled amicably. Deming had recently donated 10,000 to Tabor College. The case surprised locals given his long standing good reputation.
A major railroad transaction was filed with Fort Dodge county recorder in January by a Chicago attorney for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway. Internal revenue stamps totaling 1,004,215.58 mark the transfer, which covers property from Talwirc in Webster County through Calhoun, Webster, Buena Vista, Clay, O’Brien and Osceola counties to a junction with the Cedar Rapids and Northern at Sibley Osceola. The transfer is absolute and includes all property and privileges of the former line.
Fred Mullan, son of a Central engineer, recently moved from Waterloo to Fort Dodge. He suffered painful and serious burns when kerosene exploded while he tended a furnace in the basement. The boy was rushed to medical care with eye burns and facial injuries. doctors hope for eventual recovery.
A Muscatine County district disputes a state law requiring per pupil deductions for library funds. The state superintendent says the school board cannot nullify the act. funds withheld must be kept by the treasurer per law.
In Washington County Iowa, Judge A. Dewey’s decision on the state constitutional election amendment is expected to be upheld by the Supreme Court. The matter centers on whether the amendment was legally submitted by the legislature and if it extended term limits for county offices. The court’s lengthy opinion argues the proposed amendment was not properly adopted and thus not part of the constitution, potentially restoring the office holder for the specified term.
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