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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
3
The Advance reports a new incandescent lamp by Dr Just of Vienna using barnitrate filament. Tests show light similar to standard filaments with 30 to 400 hours life. Early production covers 50 and 100 volt, mast candlepower levels, promising improved efficiency and lower manufacturing costs.
Irene Rood of Chicago, representing the American Humane Association, is in Des Moines pushing three bills for the legislature. One would prohibit aging live birds for target shooting, another would ban docking horses tails, and a third would require schools to include basic humane law principles in instruction to educate youths about animal welfare.
The Dubuque Bar Association Grievance Committee announces an investigation into anonymous charges against unnamed lawyers accused of preying on widows and vulnerable clients. Newspapers refused to disclose sources. a ferret-like probe is underway with potential disbarment proceedings pending at an upcoming meeting.
Businessmen in Council Bluffs plan a bridge project to cross the Missouri River. Incorporation papers for the Central Mailroad and Bridge company indicate capital and charter details. A. Wadsworth of Council Bluffs named president with Abrad Sehrling of New York as another official.
A garbled notice appears to discuss Banks Lilety involved in potential legal trouble due to a newly enacted provision. It references hearings or penalties and mentions a party connected to a fee or payment process. The text is distorted but implies regulatory or criminal inquiry into conduct linked to the new statute.
A historical report notes a proposed expansion by a mining firm aimed at sustaining multi year operations. The plan outlines securing capital, new machinery, and deeper extraction to advance ore output and project timelines amid ongoing labor and supply considerations.
E H McCutchen of Ida County dies at home in Holstein after nearly a month of typhoid fever. Born in 1881 in Lee County, he was a farmer, banker and stock raiser with ties to Sioux City and Kansas City. Survived by widow, three sons and three daughters. funeral Sunday at Methodist church with Woodmen lodge in charge.
In St Charles Missouri area two women Miss Beulah and Mrs Laura McBride attempted suicide within a week of banker A S Woods death. Reports suggest a secret or understanding among them tied to a local "suicide club" theory as they drank morphine and concentrated lye and resided on adjoining farms within half a mile.
The report covers two murder indictments issued by a grand jury. John Hayden faces a murder charge in Leon, held without bond and sent to Girardton for safety. Charles Woodward is indicted for wife poisoning with $10,000 bond, widow Woodward and relatives doubtfully confident in the charge, pending full investigation. Funeral details for Captain Drew Swimmers and Captain Janeey provided, with a list of attendees. Also notes a contested will case in Waterton with Irish sisters suing, and a burglar captured by Joseph Kale with loot identified. A home talent play "A Night in Bohemia" is announced for local performance with instructor A I Hale.
The report notes warships moving in the Suez Canal area as armored cruisers from Russia and Japan head toward Port Said and Suez. Russian cruiser Watat tid Hiengkel arrives, while Alger King Alfred and Japanese Keswast sail for Suez with follow on Niagim and Geiabys.
Des Moines January 12 1904 Governor Cummins transmits with his message a full view of state finances proposing a balance of about 1.13 million on 1905 06 and a possible 1.4 million extraordinary appropriation with a 3 mil levy. He endorses audits of Merriam era insurance fees seeks expert examiners defines life contract and supervision and calls for reimbursements for questioned charges. He urges road surveys improved funding cap for capitol repairs and increased educational and public works spending.
In a gubernatorial address the speaker urges better drainage laws, stronger city corporation oversight, and limits on capital stock tied to real value. He recalls past governors, praises law and order during a Dubuque streetcar strike, and notes need for clearer approval before articles of incorporation. He condemns over-capitalization and calls for executive council and attorney general review.
Des Moines reports a smoldering fire in the northeast dome of the Iowa State Capitol after burning for a week. Workmen remove copper sheathing and inject extinguishing agents while Governor Cummins and State Architect Liebbe monitor efforts. Flames threaten wooden ribs under copper but no expected spread to other parts of the building.
News from Harlan Iowa on June 12 reports plans for a new Security Bank to be capitalized at 25 000 with officers including President Cy Clapp Vice President A A Chipp and Cashier A D Prouty making the town set to host its fourth bank. Mapleton residents also face a civil action as John A Heisler appeals to the district court against the city over land used as a dump seeking damages and an immediate cessation of dumping. In Iowa City the University Daily Iowan will absorb the Old Gold stock paper, with Frank KR Wilson of Sioux City appointed editor in chief as the paper expands.
Reports of Francis Waland death at Newliver and a dynamite accident at Aussylile, six killed and four injured. A bank cashier from Highlands, Kansas, J. L. Marcell, fled with cash before the bank closed. Generals Wood and Wilson dispute rooteared conversations while Roosevelt denies any such talk. A mill restart at Illinois Steel in Joliet with 3,000 workers returning at reduced pay. China America treaty opens Malden and Autung to commerce. imperial signatory and imminent effect. Massachusetts Democrats back Olney for president as a strong start. Questions of appetite and worry reflect social wit. Weather and other distant conflicts noted as undefined.
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