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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
3
The Advance notes coyotes and hunting methods, details the new north Atlantic railway toward Narvik, and describes a siege of European and American curiosities from a Paris horse eating hats to tracts on Maltese wine and Alden homestead humor, with mixed global tidbits.
Des Moines hosts a convention of Afro American councils on August 27 to elect officers and advance race welfare. Chicago capital eyes interurban links. Des Moines area lines planned from Des Moines to Keosauqua, Council Bluffs to Greenfield, and right of way purchases to begin soon. A Cedar Rapids pension extension and a proposed interurban railway collapse into a tangled local feud involving Weiss and Shook, with several suspects detained.
Expert oilman Scott and Judge Khroud visit Omaha to inspect Nebraska and Iowa oil regions. Bay of Land Gas Co formed to explore near Sioux City and other areas. He traces a 45 degree line from northeast Allamakee County southwest to near Gima ha proposing large crude deposits and swift development.
Miss Muriel Nye of Des Moines wed J. J. Van Sickle in Terre Haute yesterday. Elwin A. Nye, Des Moines Daily News manager and editor, and Trev. J. W. Nye, elderly presiding elder, witnessed the ceremony at the bride’s great aunt’s home. Bride’s parents, in Indianapolis and Neveland, were notified by letter. The couple plans to live in Vermillion, Illinois. reconciliation is expected with the Nye family.
The state university received a deed gift from Mr. Sand ers of Merritt, Iowa, one mile north of campus, worth several thousand dollars. The university plans a water plant at the former mill site and a hydraulic laboratory as a feature of the school of applied science. The deed was filed today.
Peter Delville a young man in Dubuque drank carbolic acid in a note of love, lay dying on a city sidewalk, died en route to hospital. Also reported is a Chicago dispatch on gasoline powered coaches aiding Iowa railroads. Officials highlight lower costs, 20 cents per mile versus 35 to 40 cents by locomotive power, with potential suburban and street line use.
Des Moines Iowa August 22 Isaac Jones believed oldest man in Polk county died last night at the home of his son Samuel Jones three miles northwest of Des Moines aged 101 years 1 month 14 days Born in England July 6 1802 he came to the United States in youth and lived in Iowa about fifty years He was a resident of Pennsylvania earlier married twice survived by his second wife and a large family The remains will be sent to a cemetery by wagon for burial in Walnut Grove cemetery.
Al Wheeler sues Webster County for damages of 20000 claiming injuries from the July 4 incident when a falling body struck him near the courthouse. He alleges head injuries and other bodily harm, was taken to hospital and remained there for weeks.
Clinton, Iowa Aug 22 Clinton residents are excited as the Clinton Packing and Provision plant, idle for years, will reopen this fall under new owners Ruey Stres of Kansas City. Repairs are underway and the facility is described as one of the finest in the region. The Kansas City plant plans to slaughter cattle and ship meat locally, with cattle slaughtering to support the section, though some local beef will be killed locally to supply the area.
Farmer near Ottumwa dies after his heel is severed by a Wabash train on a bridge at midnight. Wife and three children left behind. Body mangled. condition believed to be from injuries.
Louis Aug 24 a fire damaged the Allae & C optical supplies and surgical instruments building in St Louis. Loss estimated under 250 dollars. The Simmons Hardware company had front-water damage. A water tower collapsed onto the T J Reid shoe glare causing about 6500 dollars in damage.
Governor Odell of New York conferred three hours with the president at Oyster Bay discussing financial legislation and state politics. Representative Hill urged an early extraordinary session while noting possible remedies and deposits of customs receipts. no decision on an October or November session was reached. The talk covered New York politics and party affairs, with no definite outcome. The president plans to consult many lawmakers before deciding.
President Roosevelt orders a broad inquiry into the influence of labor unions on government work. Reports from the War and Navy departments note instances of unions attempting to dictate contracting, piecework, and personnel assignments at arsenals and shipyards. The investigation aims to determine if unions control government employees, with mixed findings on interference levels.
AP dispatch from Monastir reports August bombardment by Turkish forces after Bulgarian bands seized Krattachevo. Turkish shelling destroyed hundreds of homes and shops, damaged churches and schools, with thousands left homeless. On August 19, Turks killed 260 Bulgarians who had surrendered nearby.
Turkish ambassador questioned about a possible joint naval demonstration in Turkish waters. London reports Britain and Italy appear not to participate. Turkish acceptance of Russia demands reduces immediate need for action. Diplomats note Macedonian settlement plans unlikely to be accepted if they imply peaceful Bosphorus occupation. A Turkish official says occupation would come only after fighting.
Newport to entertain Joseph Loftin a leading North Carolina colored citizen and politician. Loftin manages Mr. Pembroke Jones estate at Arleigh and has long entertained local social leaders. The visit reflects Loftin growth from cotton fields to estate management and influence in the region.
Phoenix August 24 Advices from Topolobampo Mexico report the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad promoted by A B D Stillwell halted in Mexico over disputed concessions. Mrs Owens wife of a man who secured concessions years ago claims rights in her name after the Mexican Supreme Court upheld her claim. About 220 miles of track have been built from Chiuhuahua to Fort Stillwell with a route via Kansas City Oklahoma and Texas to the Pacific coast.
Bridgeton New Jersey August 24 Chales W Nicholson and his wife Amanda plan a home wedding on September 38 Observers note the couple has been married fifty years and Nicholson argues science shows partners change with tissue turnover so remarriage every few years keeps a “new” person The couple says they have lived happily ever since and Nicholson even jokes about buying store teeth since their first marriage to mark a fresh new man.
At Oyster Bay on August 24 the president discussed financial legislation and national and New York state politics with guests including Representative Hall of Connecticut and William D Murphy of New York. Governor Godell and later Secret Cortelyou and Representative Babcock of Wisconsin were announced as dinner guests.
Chicago August 24 farmers dairymen fruit growers and other producers meet at Grand Pacific to consider a plan to hold back crops and use cold storage and grain elevators to force higher prices. Leaders include J A Iveritt president of the American Society of Equity and Robert Lindblom of Chicago with a follow up meeting set for September 8 at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
The Anchor and Pillsbury Mills in Minneapolis shut down all night operations due to wheat shortage. Northwestern Consolidated Milling Mills C D EH and G also paused, with workers upset over wages and plans for a meeting to press demands possibly leading to a strike.
The Daily Mail reports Britain, Russia, and Turkey are buying large quantities of Welsh steam coal for storage at Gibraltar and Malta. Britain seeks 1,000,000 tons for four months, double the usual. Russia mirrors demand. Turkey purchases heavily. If Macedonian tensions rise, all powers may dispatch squadrons to Turkish waters.
A Black man named Cody leaped from the new East River bridge structure in New York and landed with padding protection. He was picked up by a whaleboat about an hour later and recovered conscious, with minor injuries.
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