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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
3
A sweeping miscellany covers postal efficiency in Japan, empress dowager mobility, railway feats, immigration stats, literacy rates, mineral wealth, and early 20th century technology. It notes Tokyo’s postal economy, princes driving European cars, a rapid London to Crewe express, and global polling on education.
Ten farmers on jury after a full day. Blydenburgh case seeks innocence or guilt verdict. Llewellyn Willkins of Weston indicted for allowing minors to gamble in his pool room on a flat machine with nickels staked for prizes up to $1, a farmers’ complaint reports.
Sidora Utah January 22 A jury of ten farmers and two business men was secured for the Blydenburgh murder trial as evidence gathering began after opening statements. The defense claims uremic poisoning caused death while J W Hartmann testified about exhumation and vault access stating organs were normal but stomach contents showed discoloration and possible arsenic poisoning.
The Iowa Supreme Court rules that a dog’s actions cannot be punished on behalf of the owner. In Sibley, the court overturns a fine against a man who allowed unmuzzled dogs to run at large, calling the statute unequal class legislation. The decision addresses the right to muzzle and run at large amid a local dog-control crusade.
In Holstein Iowa on January 26 a private bank run by McCutcheon and Co. is reported solvent while administrators V. Rausell and Fred C. McCutcheon assess the estate. Deposits total about 200000 with 100000 from Modern Woodmen of America secured by local sureties. Bank to reopen in a new form after corporate reorganization. farm assets and life-insurance coverage affect creditor claims.
Jan 26 report on nominating petitions for alderman at large in Hist Wes Moines and sixth ward, dependent on today’s special Republican primary at the Sixth ward precinct. Police protect the process with twenty officers. no disorder reported. Mattern for mayor expected to be nominated without opposition. John Macvicar may run as an independent later.
Washington January 25 Governor Cummins outlines plans for Iowa delegation and a platform centered on the Iowa idea. He endorses Roosevelt and urges four delegates at large to back the president, with district conventions following suit. He dismisses any prearranged division and warns against efforts to dissever support.
The lengthy Blydenburg trial proceedings yielded unclear details about charges involving child death, wealth transfers, and alleged conspiracies. Court activity referenced missing contexts, with multiple named figures and places appearing amid fragmented testimony and incomplete dates.
Des Moines Democrats plan a two week retreat to decide whether J. MacVicar should be endorsed for the deputy candidacy. The meeting adjourned with no final choice, while J. Horlorhewer may appeal, and MacVicar may withdraw if party sentiment shifts. A California twist weighs on potential endorsements.
The Jowna Supreme Court handed down a ruling in a multilevel appeal involving multiple appellants from Gear Rapids and Jasper areas. The decision reverses a lower court judgment, with detailed citations to cases against Cook, Maurer, and others.
A catastrophic tornado devastated Moundsville Alabama killing thirty seven people and injuring over a hundred. Every business building except one drug store was leveled as debris scattered for miles. Local officials and doctors rushed to aid the injured while residents searched for missing relatives.
Insolvency court names Cleveland Trust as receiver for the Produce Exchange Banking Co with assets and liabilities at 1.5 million dollars each. An officer under guard faces a grand jury indictment for embezzlement, with a trial planned. Depositors including small merchants and immigrant fruit sellers fear losses amid an eight year irregularity.
A massive blaze at Bay Mills near Sault Ste Marie wipes out Hart and Millison plants and many town factories. The town of 1200 faces desolation as four major factories including a saw mill and box plant burn. insured losses pegged at 360000. No exact damage total known, but fuel trains rushed to the scene and some lumber was saved.
In St Louis a coroner's jury found culpable negligence in a fatal hospital case tied to a Christian Science belief. J Justin H Sinon vocally denounces the faith, pledging a crusade to stop what he calls a menace masquerading as religion, citing deaths where medical care could have saved lives.
New York reports on January 26 say John D. Rockefeller aims to wrest control of Northern Securities from Morgan and Hill. Rockefeller brokers bought stock on the curb, signaling a renewed effort as Harriman and Stillman hold key roles and directors align with Rockefeller. A broader merger of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific lines is anticipated if control shifts, creating a vast system with 36,274 miles and large capitalization.
Sir William Van Horne arrived from Montreal with his sister’s body for burial at Oakwood. He praised Canada’s law and order, contrasted capstan Yukon policing with American crime, and predicted his Cuban railroad project could lead to retirement from native business life. He noted Canada’s annexation unlikely and Canada’s colonizing strength. He spoke in Joliet about intensified Canadian governance and security.
Sioux Falls SD January 26 after forenoon talks W Tl Besancon C W Downey and I A Crisman spoke on meeting place. Debated route for summer outing possible options included St Louis or Canadian Pacific. Decision favors St Louis invitation with meeting in expositon city May 16-22.
Pleasant Armstrong, convicted of murdering Minnie Ensminger near Hines County on Christmas Day 1903, was executed in the quiet yard this morning. He displayed nerve to the end, delivering a brief address about meeting the victim in heaven, then knelt to receive the last sacrament from the Catholic Church.
Washington dispatch reports the house debated a request to the secretary of war for a statement on government funded transport for officials. The session continued with pension bills on the agenda as the committee of the whole examined them.
Chicago capitalists organize under Maine law the Chicago Dairy Compairy to control Chicago milk supply. The new firm has authorized capital of 4,000,000 and aims to centralize dairy commerce in the city.
Severe floods sweep the Ohio Allegheny and Monongahela rivers threatening homes and rail lines. Ice jams and rising waters flood Pittsburg and surrounding towns, with barges sunk or swept away and dozens of properties affected. Damages likely exceed a million dollars as crews race to rescue valuables and avert further collapse.
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