18 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
1
Report covers plans for manchor settlements near Russian rail lines with planned future lot auctions. Virginia to build a stone mining exhibit for the world’s fair, costing about 100 600 dollars. Points on cattle ranching, a giant miner statue, and Frankfurt funding for public works. Also notes on patents, cash registers, office trends, and various global facts from 1904 era.
Gowrie Iowa mayor E W Sorper sparked a leap year marriage push inviting local widows and spinsters to propose before year end. The affair, started as a town joke, drew wide attention from papers and readers, though the mayor says the matter is mostly a jest.
Judge FF C Piatt ordered a revision in the case of Town against Illinois Central Chicago Great Western and Raklishind railroads over alleged schemes to delay unloadings and fix detaining charges. The grand jury had indicted the railroads in 1902 for tying up shipments with a possible 20 million dollar penalty, but the demurrer argued the indictment violated the law and the constitution. The ruling drew wide attention as a historic test of the charges.
Fort Dodge Iowa reports a wealthy widow Mrs Gus tav Nelson slain by her daughter Hulda Nelson who struck her with a hatchet in sleep. The daughter later disappeared after saying I have killed him and was found later near a cistern with her suicide attempt previously. She had shown a temporary return to sanity and a prior suicide impulse.
Ida Grove editor Clarkson sues rival editor amid a county printing controversy. The trial moves to February court session as both sides accuse fraud and challenge the successful paper’s claims.
Iowa lawmakers report passage of a bill lifting bridge levy from 3 to 4 mills with six nay votes. Debates cover mutual fire insurance rules, grand jury stenographer pay, and a value policy bill. Senate considers appointing a grand jury stenographer and a reform package on insurance and road laws amid rail and tax policy discussions.
Report of appraisers for the McGutchen bank at Holstein shows assets of 160000 against liabilities of 280000, with 100000 in deposits from Modern Woodmen and 8000 from Northwestern Deposit and Loan. Assets include 22000 Burkin Mining shares, stock farm valued at 25000, and a personal overdraft of about 24000, signaling a troubling financial condition.
Washington reports cite a state department request to Moscow for explanations on the detention of the American steamer Pleides at Port Arthur, while British inquiries explore Canadian troop quarters. Dispatches warn of growing unrest in Russia, peasant and urban discontent, and revolutionary propaganda challenging the war.
A Tien Tsin cable says heavy firing at sea near Chin Wang Tao suggests another engagement. The British admiralty warned retired officers. An Imperial ukase orders Siberian troops to war readiness and activates reserves. Viceroy Alexieff reports the Yenisei torpedo transport was sunk by a mine at Port Arthur with 95 losses.
Report from Voenbesne Rely states four Russian warships sank the unarmed Japanese merchant steamer Akoura Maru near Hokkaido on February 11. Dispatches say Russian diplomatic and consular staffs returned to Yokohama yesterday as part of the post conflict coverage.
The text outlines a view that the Japanese fleet attacked Port Arthur and is maneuvering for a decisive move in Korea and the Yalu valley. It suggests Japan may bottle up Port Arthur while rushing forces to cut rail lines near Niuchwaong, isolating Russian garrisons. It also notes Japanese intelligence as highly capable and Korea now under Japanese control, with sea dominance allowing rapid deployment for future operations.
Vice Admiral Togo's official report from February details the Japanese attack on Port Arthur, noting torpedo hits on battleship Polyevu and cruiser Askold, estimated enemy damage, crew casualties of fifty eight, and crew morale and discipline amid a dawn retreat.
Berlin Feb 13 The Reichsanzeiger publishes an official proclamation declaring German neutrality in the Russia Japan war and colonies abroad must observe strict neutrality. Crown officers enforce the policy. American fleet news notes a squadron headed for Shanghai, including the New Orleans, Raleigh Frolic, and Annapolis, sailing soon.
A large blaze in Topeka Kansas today destroyed the Parkhart Davis Mercantile building and stock in the Bell Building, home to McCormick Harvester and W J Shick store room. Loss estimated at 400000 dollars with about half covered by insurance.
St. Louis February 13 William J Lemp president of the Lemp brewing company killed himself tormented by grief over his son's death. The act occurred today as a pistol was fired through the head with details noting deep sorrow and family tragedy.
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