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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
3
The piece traces a German origin tale for the Damrosch name from Blut Kopf Red Hair, recounts Missouri lawmakers reading during prayers with Chaplain Russell, and features a Berlin doctor's claim microbes die by violent shocks, Edison patent tallies, and patent office indexing.
The Palma trophy event under the English National Rifle Association rules requires each eight member team to use national military arms. Each shooter fires fifteen shots at 200 and 1000 yards with a thirty six inch bullseye. The article notes related topics on forestry regulation and various cultural items.
Des Moines likely to win battle to relocate Iowa school for the deaf from Council Bluffs to near the center of the state. Des Moines opposition expected, small nearby towns possible. Board of Control to withhold location in report while seeking funding for new buildings and possible new inebriates institution.
Mrs Jennie Bryant, wife of Rev G A Bryant of Waterloo, Iowa, files for divorce in district court alleging his bigamy and scandalous escapades. The pastor formerly of Jesup left for Providence and Nantucket after an eastern trip, married Annie Langdry in 1902, and returned to Waterloo January. He is now believed to be living east with a second wife. Service of papers was acknowledged at Randolph New York. Relatives may press bigamy charges. the couple have a son of 11 in city schools.
Ida Grove Iowa April 27 At the last Ida Grove school board meeting Professor Paul F Voelkers of Ackiey Ta was elected superintendent for the next school year The board had earlier signed a contract with Theo Saam of Iowa City who had meanwhile signed with Lake City Voelkers comes well recommended as one of the best instructors in the state and the board considers itself fortunate in securing him.
A 12 year old Darion Havenden of Laurens, Iowa claimed a noon west bound train kidnaped him but investigators deemed the tale a likely runaway story. He was placed on the east bound train home in Treton. Also, Captain Samuel J. Stevenson was cleared on charges by the Iowa City school board, and David A. Beardsley, 77, died in Odebolt, Iowa.
Des Moines April 27 There is talk on temporary chairman for the state Republican convention with Bressman Hepburn favored for permanent chairmanship and George D. Perkiris of Sioux City likely to be chosen. Prohibitionists from this county met to name delegates for Marshalltown May 27 28, backing Captain K W Brown of Ames for governor. Leland of Hawarden resigns from the state board of pharmacy. Fred Russell of Calhoun named as successor. N T Henarix of Columbus Junction president. Phillips remains secretary. The board reports more than 17000 generated for the state in the past year.
A Waterloo Democrat with influence says J M Parsons of Rock Rapids is the most probable gubernatorial nominee. Parsons would secure Eastern Iowa and northern and western Iowa delegates, with strong support from sound money Democrats. Judge Van Wagenen is unlikely to gain traction due to his stance on government ownership.
Osceola Indiana April 27 The Hunter trial advances with defense concluding evidence at 2 PM. Rebuttal lasted one hour, no sur-rebuttal. Hunter testified fifty five minutes with calm direct examination. Temple cross examined mildly for fifteen minutes, yielding admissions for the argument. Three new witnesses aided Hunter including a landlady who said he sought medicine at a hotel, not a revolver. State rebuttal featured five witnesses denying Halland was quarrelsome after leaving gambling. County Attorney Frank Fuller of Ringgold county spoke two hours, Henry Stivers and Lewis Mites to follow, Temple closes for the state. Case to the jury on the alleged for-agon.
In Dubuque an elegant hour building erected by local business men formally opened with a banquet and speeches. Construction cost around 40 000 dollars so far, with total cost expected near 60 000 dollars. Local coverage notes the project’s progress and anticipated impact on the city.
A Des Moines family suffers a deadly poisoning after eating canned peaches. Three children, Earl aged years, a seven year old daughter, and a three year old boy died within days. The mother, 31, is gravely ill. The incident shocks the community as the father, attorney L. H. Evans, is overwhelmed by the losses.
A Northwestern railway wreck near Warlan Iowa injured three seriously and about twenty five others slightly as a mixed freight and two passenger coaches derailed after a wheel flange broke. The conductor and Mrs Gladson were among the worst hurt with a severe throat wound from shattering glass. Passengers were taken to Harlan for treatment. no fatal outcomes expected though one travelling salesman is listed as seriously hurt.
At William Hooks five miles southeast of Sloan, Frank Carbohee's left hand was caught in a corn sheller while shelling corn. He lost three fingers, leaving only the index finger, but a nearby worker stopped the belt and likely prevented a worse outcome. In Sloan the following day, progress continues on the M EE church foundation with masons from Payette and Sioux City, the project nearing $7,000 in cost.
Mrs. A M Graves files divorce suit against her wealthy retired farmer husband alleging adultery and inhuman treatment. She seeks 20000 dollars. Graves previously caused a stir by disappearing for a month then returning from Cuba.
Washington April 37.4 General Wyman of the United States Marine Hospital Service issues a special circular to acting assistants across the country warning of yellow fever spread via the Stegomyia mosquito. He urges immediate cable to the bureau and outlines measures to drain ponds or cover stagnant water with oil to prevent mosquito breeding aboard ships and at ports.
St Petersburg April 27 Believing forgiveness and an heir depend on it the czar will relinquish the actress Mathilda Kshealinska enslaving him for ten years. As a final mark of favor he grants her 9 000 000 dollars diamonds and Vienna Opera Ballet life membership. His mother will care for their four sons while the czarina awaits a fall birth.
Washington April 27 The Declaration of Independence will be kept under lock and key in a fireproof case and never exhibited at major fairs. A committee of the American Academy of Sciences advised by Secretary Hay found the ink worn and signatures partly illegible after damage from 1820. The document was photographed, then sealed, with plans to periodically rephotograph to assess preservation.
Judge Grosscup issued a federal court order enjoining six railroads from discriminating against small western shippers. The ruling, the first under the Elking law, covers fourteen railroads with cases moved from local and Kansas City courts. The decision affirms the government may seek equity to curb rebates and lower rates, noting widespread yet individually small injuries justify action.
Mt Vernon community reports a boy named Willie Brown fell into a creek near the Holler estate at Claremont, prompting police and revenue officers to raid an illicit still operating in a barn for two months. Willie later claimed the creek water carried whisky odor and aided investigators. Detectives then found the still on the estate.
Lancaster April 24 preliminary injunction granted on petition by the National Association of Spanish American War veterans halting William C Liller from selling goods chattels badges and papers in the city pending review. The petitioner alleges irregularities in his role as adjutant general of the association.
President Roosevelt attended the cornerstone ceremony at Yellowstone Park’s entrance near Gardiner Montana, praising the park as a unique world wonder and urging federal ownership to preserve its forests waters and wildlife. He thanked Montanas Masons, received a Montana gold nugget charm, and urged continued funding for driveways and preservation. He spoke of winter beauty and urged easterners to visit, then left for Liv ingston.
Butte Montana on April 27 saw Western Union Telegraph Company office shut at midnight after instruction from Superintendent Mc Michael and Manager Wild. Business in the city is suspended until further notice due to a messenger boys strike and a failed message delivery attempt yesterday.
Colonel Joseph Wyle Rickey originator of the gin rickey and longtime St. Louis resident died suddenly in New York under heart disease. He was found in the street with a partly filled bottle of carbolic acid in his pocket, prompting inquiries into possible suicide. He had lived in Missouri and Washington and was known as a lobbyist and raconteur.
In Rockford Illinois the socialist candidate Gy L Dewey led a vigorous campaign in the city election. The Independent party supporters backed Dewey while opposition candidates Jackson and 2308 trailed. Dewey secured a decisive early tally reflecting a notable shift in local politics.
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