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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
2
A Hungarian town official in Jaszbereny issues a decree punishing any female domestic servant found outside the house after 9 p.m. with four days in jail. The note contrasts with plentiful servants in Iowa and refers to various science and political items from the era.
A French scientist reports a new atmospheric gas impurity named tarbonic acid formic amid-thar fg a compound of oxygen hydrogen and carbon with nitrogen. The discovery follows other recent identifications such as neon krypton xenon and more. Metallic calcium costs about $2 000 per pound but a Belgian chemist has a new chloride of lime method that could drop the price to about $12 per pound. Calcium is soft and oxidizes quickly in air, limiting its use in construction though valuable in certain chemical processes.
A cable dispatch says Abraham Khan Pavleti becomes Persian ambassador to the Greek court in Athens as relations resume after a 2904 year eclipse. Other items note a highway pine grove near Hustis, Me debated for sale at 3000 dollars. Newark China town plans a hospital. White River Arkansas described as the crookedest stream. Professor Hopper of Philadelphia’s central high school nearing 50 years teaching. colonial population figures. German attache Alard Sheck linked to Roosevelt. Venetian ignorance of horses. Cornell to build a liberal arts hall named for Gothwin Smith. Rostish unions push direct labor in parliament with eight hour day and pensions. prize for school poster contests in France.
The state department of sericulture forms a new directory board at the state house to organize the 1903 state fair. W W Marrow becomes president, H L Pike succeeds Cameron as Eleventh district director, and entries fees are abolished except in speed events. A new swine judging pavilion will be erected and J C Simpson remains secretary. Horticultural leaders include M J Wragg reelected president and W A Burnap as vice president. Apple premiums are awarded across northern central and southern districts with winners named from Edgewood Algona Hasty Altoona Glenwood Des Moines and other towns. Corn and apple exhibitions proceed with judging by Prof P G Holden and committees naming district winners.
Mrs Jerene Banfield wife of Lenox boarding stables proprietor faced Yorkville police court on alleged theft of 1000 from Charles B Norris. She claimed Chicago bank funds tied by husband and $200000 in western real estate but pending court actions. Case adjourned to seek settlement.
Major W. H. Fleming of Des Moines has been appointed to a clerkship in the U S Treasury Department through Secretary Bhaw s efforts He is a long time Iowa political figure who has served as deputy secretary of state private secretary to governors Drake Shaw Merril Kirkwood Newbold and Gear and founder of the Iowa Daily Capital now aged about 81 though still active and well informed in law and history
Mrs. Sarah Cuppy wins custody of her husband in a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Scott at Avoca. The judge recommends forwarding Mr. Cuppy’s mental condition to insanity commissioners to decide appropriate care. In other news, seventeen Jones county saloonkeepers face Martin Law indictments as the December grand jury adjourns. Port Dodge prepares for a winter editorial meeting with notable speakers from national and local journalism and government.
Insolvent THOMASON-tarde Bros retail merchants list assets at 12 000 with debts near 83 000.MONROE-NMos Wm Coopat 82 and Thomas Barr aged siblings died within an hour, buried side by side near Rescher and Dunreath. CLINTON-John H Bower hurt shelling corn. leg mangled. MRS Katherine Collings 104 dies near Charlotte after Irish arrival in 1840s. MARBLE ROCK S M Kinney killed moving a building when rope snapped and tree limb struck head. WATERLOO Ex Governor Horace Boless improving after critical illness. KEOKUK Hugo Anschutz 77 dies after paralytic stroke. noted musician. STORM LAKE Buena Vista college fire damages fixed at 183.60. Storm Lake Baptist invites Rev R P Bartlett of Des Moines as pastor. BILENCOE Ice bridge crownings from Nebraska. Blencoe Gun club reorganized after meeting at Jeffrey’s barber shop.
Des Moines reports Iowa corn yields near 34 bushels per acre from 1,700,000 acres producing about 286,950,230 bushels. Sound corn averages 29 to 64 percent by region with merchantable and soft portions valued at 35 and 22 cents per bushel respectively. Total crop value estimated around 83 million dollars. state grand crop value about 21.7 million for year ending December.
Rural mail routes face disruption as heavy snowfall blocks roads. Patrons are urged to hitch wagons and clear drifts to keep routes passable, since carriers have light teams and cannot break deep snow. Separate item reports a switch-engine accident injuring John Sheeley and Andrew Lawrence, with Lawrence lightly bruised and Sheeley dying from injuries after becoming entangled. Des Moines coroner exonerates streetcar employer after fatal Thanksgiving accident, attributing cause to a broken brake rod.
The Athletic union at the University of Iowa is almost in the hole by about 4360 dollars. For the ensuing year officers elected include President H Bungler Adair Iowa Vice President J F Kunz Wesley Iowa Secretary Moffatt Marshalltown Treasurer W P Bry Town City Assistant Treasurer H Willett Tama Baseball and track athletics have been run at a heavy loss.
Mrs Julia Dent Grant widow of President Grant died at her Washington home age about 70 after heart failure prolonged by valvular disease and bronchitis. Only daughter Nellie Sartoris was present. sons Jesse and Ulysses were en route from California while Fred Grant remained in Texas awaiting word. Remains expected to lie in Riverside Park New York near her husband.
Reading Pa Dec 16 The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad reports over fifty locomotives in service hauling coal to market yesterday. About 75 000 tons were started last night and are on the road destined largely for eastern cities. The company's motive power is more taxed than ever.
General Alexia Nord, former war minister under Hayti's provisional government, rode into Port au Prince today at the head of his army. The reception was sympathetic. Nord's plans are unknown, but many believe his presidential bid would be helped by his sizable forces.
New York banks face $100,000,000 in demands in six weeks for January dividends and charges. With cash scarce, clearing house certificates are seriously discussed as emergency currency. In 1893 such notes stabilized NY banks. fifty million issued then. Modern practice could support up to $500,000,000 in gilt edged securities for certificates.
President Mitchell testified before the strike commission in Scranton as counsel Torrey of Delaware & Hudson pressed for blame. Mitchell stated he opposed the strike when it began but favored one later in the year.
The Postal Telegraph company reports no attempt will be made today to connect the undersea Pacific cable to the land end in San Francisco due to unfavorable weather. The delay affects communications work and scheduling.
A damaged text describes a merger among Northern Pacific and related lines, ending competition on routes to Moorhead and junction points. Agents were instructed to favor the shorter line and to rate between junctions, with identical circulars and deeds. Minnesota authorities anticipate more evidence as railroad lawyers challenge relevance to interstate commerce.
Washington reports temperance activists renew efforts to close the Capitol saloon after a DC court ruling affirmed congressional control. The immigration bill's anti saloon clause faced Senate rejection, prompting plans to seek its removal in conference. Meanwhile advocates stress Congress alone can shut the Capitol bar.
Washington December 16 The House opened with resolutions for a special session on February 8 to pay tribute to the late Senator Sewell of New Jersey. It then took up the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill with ten minutes for general debate.
Hearings began before the house judiciary subcommittee on anti trust bills. Morrell of Pennsylvania proposed a 2500600 dollar appropriation for the Attorney General to enforce the Sherman act. He said he had shown his plan to the president and the attorney general who favored its provisions, though the president would not dictate to the committee.
Fraunton, Dec 164 The president selected Lloyd Griscom Jr now minister to Persia to be minister to Japan succeeding Buck deceased and Richmond Pearson present consul general at Tehran Persia to succeed Griscom as minister to Persia
In London on December 16 Sir Charles Craddock Hartopp concludes his divorce suit against Lady Hartopp. The plaintiff’s counsel labeled the testimony as a pack of lies while defense argues the case shows improprieties. A notable attendance included many fashionable London figures such as the Earl of Chesterfield at Isnelon.
The Spirit of the Times will cease as a standalone title with its current issue. The publication announces it will be incorporated into the Horseman of Chicago in future releases, effective immediately from the Des Moines New York date.
Detroit faced a water shortage after anchor ice clogged the city waterworks system overnight. Factories halted production as the supply dwindled, affecting about 3,000 workers idle pending restoration of service.
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