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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
3
The report cites US railways earning 1.622 billion with three eighths for wages, 420 million for operating costs, 39 million for interest and taxes, 65.6 million for improvements, and 11.6 million for dividends with 2.6 percent stock yield and 94.8 million in surplus. It also notes diverse items from Austrian finance to public notices and social topics.
John N W Rumple, a Civil War veteran from the Second Iowa Cavalry rising from private to captain, died in St Luke's hospital in Chicago after a long cancer battle. Born March 4 1841 near Tiffin Ohio, he later practiced law, served in the Iowa state senate, and was elected to Congress in 1902. He married Adaline Whitman, who died earlier, and leaves a daughter Ada.
Judge McVey upholds the law as fraternal not penal in a Des Moines proceeding. The measure, branded as a benevolent act, is challenged over its public interest and patient confidentiality. Parole provisions are cited as saving elements of the act.
Ottumwa Iowa February 2 Seventeen Milwaukee merchandise cars were ditched at Hayesville due to a broken axle last night and destroyed by fire. No one was injured.
Des Moines reports that Iowa National Guard gains are envisioned from the Dick bill. About 39,000 Krag rifles ordered for Iowa Minnesota and nearby states with Des Moines delivery in 2 3 weeks. Guard to receive Springfield rifles with future regular army equip. Two regiments to Fort Riley maneuvers next fall with federal funding for transport subsistence and wages. One regiment likely to St Louis for April 30 dedication, affecting camp plans. A war department warrant for 7458 85 covers Spanish American War equipment claims. Byers pushes a bill to settle remaining state claims totaling 20447 902.
Mrs Fanny Stout O'Donnell obtained an absolute divorce from Judge Fred O'Donnell in district court with Judge Matthews presiding. Desertion cited as grounds. she resumes maiden name Fanny Stout. Neither party appeared except the plaintiff's deposition. mutual separation agreed previously. The couple, estranged two years, have no children. she is daughter of the late Hy Stout of northwest prominence.
Mrs Nettie Williams of Manson sued the Mineral City Park Association over a bottle fall from the race track bandstand causing skull fracture and nerve damage. The district court trial lasted three days before a verdict favored the defendant. The case cited negligence in grandstand construction and ongoing Supreme Court decisions were reported separately.
Samuel Hite, a young man from Censervite Indiana, was arrested in Chillicothe Missouri on a foray charge. After two hours in the sweat box he confessed to rifling a Breckenridge dry goods store and stealing silk valued at $500. He claimed accomplice J W Griffith, who denied involvement.
Iowa briefs report in Waterloo Litt bequeathed 2000 to Universalist church and 15000 estate given to charities. Appleton incident notes fifteen sophemes injured after vehicle toppled 15 feet from embankment. Anamosa prison notes Albert Phillips and fellow inmate in first grade status with new numbers after trials. Iowa City case suggests perjury tie in an murder acquittal and possible prejudice affidavit. Lansing Frank Cormack found a 39 grain color pearl from 260 pounds of shells. Woop Clark, ex barber of Waukon, died by suicide with carbolic acid triggered by despondency. Dayton post office robbery lacks clue. Sheriff Oleson suspends search. Council Bluffs Commercial Club elects Victor Bender president.
In a breezy exchange from a Chicago forum, Giles downplays any danger posed by his rival Miles while calling him irritating. The back and forth underscores light political theater and local tone.
Des Moines Iowa January 31 The Waller World's Fair School Excursion club plans to send a quarter million Iowa school children to the St Louis exposition. John R Waller of Rockford leads the project and seeks offices for the head quarters in Des Moines. The fair directors offer twenty five acres for dormitories to care for children rather than hotels. Parents may accompany children but the club guarantees twenty dollars covers ten days per child while parents face a twenty five dollar maximum. If rail rates fail, steamship travel down the Mississippi is planned. Headquarters will sprawl across the state to recruit funds and encourage bank deposits in schools to cover costs. The move is seen as an educational boon for Iowa students.
Boyd Glviston superintendent for the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company testified that the firm would rather have mines drawn than yield to union recognition. He described mine flooding to deter steam men, noted wage data for contract miners across multiple collieries, and cited nearly $2,000,000 in benefits paid from the miners' and laborers' fund since 1877, with the fund covering deficits and clerical expenses.
Indiana coal operators threaten withdrawal from a central wage agreement as miners push a law requiring shot-firers in mines. The dispute prompts a Western alliance with Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois as lawmakers consider nighttime blasting rules. Miners aim to improve ventilation. operators seek pre-evacuation blasting. The Indiana action is to be followed by similar moves in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, then twenty other states.
Des Moines reports Captain H M Pickell arranged a veterans special train from Des Moines to San Francisco for the national G A R encampment next summer. The Pullman sleeper train will use Rock Island D R G and Central Pacific routes with a likely last week in August date. A national executive committee meeting in San Francisco will fix dates. Large turnout expected from Iowa.
Ida Grove Ia Jan 31 A B Bell long known as Ida County’s senior cattle raiser began a new venture this week horse breeding converting 1150 acres into a major state farm He bought a thoroughbred Clydesdale stallion from Columbus Indiana last week and plans to acquire fifty top mares to create a premier breeding operation in the ranch. Bell is described as a tireless, successful worker.
LeMars Indiana plans a public library funded by a $19 008 Carnegie grant if the city provides the site and allocates $1 000 annually for maintenance. Local financier Charles D Flaugher offers property near the Union Hotel, contingent on blocking competing site hopes. The P E B O society celebrates progress toward a new library, replacing the current two mill tax for support.
Dayton, Jan 21 Two safes were cracked at the Dayton Post Office. Robbers blew the safe sending fragments into the street and escaped on foot toward the country after exchanging shots with Marshal Eric Frosberg and hotel owner UC W. Marsh. Most money and stamps had been moved the night before by Kate Warner. A posse led by Sheriff Olson pursued the burglars.
Report from St Luke's Hospital in Chicago states Congressman J N W Rumple has little chance of recovery as cancer spreads, doctors abandoning hope and predicting death within days. The illness, a throat cancer, worsened after a brief improvement and has grown more extensive.
Chicago faces a split path over municipal ownership of streetcar franchises. Public demand favors owning and operating the lines, but success requires approvals from both city council and the Illinois legislature. The city debates two bills, King and Jackson, amid pressure from traction companies seeking long extensions.
Paris reports that the foreign office received official advices showing allies rejected a proposal for France and other nations to receive equal treatment in the Venezuelan settlement. French authorities, surprised, do not plan an imperative stance yet aim to present equities to prompt further consideration and acceptance.
Washington report notes no reply from allied powers on Bowen’s proposal. British envoy warns that if refused, Bowen will convene claimant powers in Washington and press that Venezuela is bowed to triple ally pressure. France may protest to London Berlin and Rome over any interference with US and French Venezuela settlements and payments.
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and Mrs Chamberlain arrived in Kimberley today to a remarkable reception with the town lavishly decorated. The visit draws enthusiasm and local praise as officials greet them in style.
Wireless message from Reuter and Wireless Telegraph Company linked to the Cynard line to deliver 10 gw news. Incoming swamners with newe berger ice were to apply. The first attempt aimed to arrive today or lamnopay at London.
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