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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
3
A grab bag of items includes medical curiosities from Metchnikoff on white blood cells and microbes, a Montana ranch hiring cats to curb prairie dog grazing, London gossip about Prince Edward, a Virginia man’s cockfighting methods, Rhodesian ambitions, and various European anecdotes.
In Avoca Iowa on May 4 the jury acquitted Mrs Ola McDaniel and Bert Livix in the February 14 murder of McDaniel, despite strong evidence of a guilty relationship between the defendants. The defense argued McDaniel killed himself in despair by ingesting strychnine and slashing his throat, while a sister testified to their plot to murder him.
In Munson City Iowa on May 4 detectives pursued the Brite robbery. One suspect was arrested at Sunborn and held. Officials withheld exact package value and origin, but general belief centers on a local crew. Witness Peterson described two women about 59, one in a gray overcoat with a blue striped suit.
May 4 Dubuque Iowa recommendations go to Attorney General Knox for two assistant attorneys in the northern district. United States Attorney McMillan and Judge Shiras support adding help due to heavy workload while keeping names private. Rumors of Dubuque contenders acknowledged but not publicized, with several likely aspirants across the state. Meanwhile Iowa fruit crop damage from frost is modest, estimated at about 25 percent, with cherries and plums most affected and apples hurt more in southern areas.
Iowa City May 4 Compulsory arbitration of disputes between capital and labor was upheld by the University of Iowa. Iowa defeated Minnesota in a closely contested debate, with Iowa’s Hill and Edmundson leading against Minnesota’s Wildey, Williams, and Churchill. Judges were Benjamin Terry, M B Hammond, and W D Futler. Town won by two to one.
Des Moines May 4 The State Bar commission next examination session May 12 will be the largest since the new law raised the entrance standard and created a permanent bar examination commission. Applications must be filed with the supreme court clerk and reviewed by the attorney general for correctness. about fifty are expected, mainly from recent law school graduates.
In Sheldon Iowa on May 4, 1910, Difford Worth, the 1-year-old son of N F Worth a noted local clothing merchant, was fatally electrocuted while playing with a live electrical wire after a storm broke a line. The current struck the child instantly as he touched the energized wire hanging on a pole.
A coroner's jury in Tara Illinois finds an unknown man died from a blunt instrument strike on the Illinois Central right of way eight miles west of town. The inquest cites no clear suspect beyond a companion, Nel Rooney, who is freed after his testimony.
James H. Alldredge of Leon Iowa defeated William Doughtry of St. Paul Minnesota three falls to none in a catch all wrestling bout at Onawa Opera House The $250 a side match lasted five minutes in the first bout and six minutes in the next two Referee Chas Robinson Onawa The bout was arranged by Sioux City friends during Alldredges visit and followed a published challenge to meet any heavyweight in Iowa for 1000 dollars
Des Moines May 4 the regimental band of the Fifty-sixth Iowa National Guard has been ordered mustered out after an inspection found deficient in numbers. The band, once in Algona, will move to a larger unit. Major Butler of the regular army completed examinations of the signal corps in Des Moines, inspecting Company A and Company I. Major Butler will proceed to Winterset and then southwestern Iowa. Major Brush traveled to St. Louis for the Forty-fourth, then to northeastern Iowa with state inspectors. Grand Jury Discharged Plymouth County district court indictments include William Radden and Ben Ghlers for burglary. H. A. Smith for breaking into Pied Couch’s residence near Kingsley and stealing a watch. Fraternal Wood Choppers of America camp established in Le Mars with 35 charter members. officers listed. William Patterson dies from an overdose of laudanum in Buffalo Center. his death noted as despondency despite unclear finances. Carpenters' union suspends work on public buildings in Iowa City area demanding higher wages and shorter hours. Laura Beckman, patient at Mercy Hospital Davenport, choked to death on a set of false teeth found in her throat. Iowa Falls plant fire at the Iowa Falls Manufacturing Company narrowly contained. loss estimated at $5,000 to $10,000, insured. cause undetermined.
John D Rockefeller has sent a $10,000 check to Cleveland Salvation Army officers to aid construction of a new $340,000 estate housing the charity in the city. The donation backs the army’s fundraising efforts as construction proceeds.
President Roosevelt toured Des Moines with a large crowd, meeting Mayor Brenton and Governor Cummins. He rode eight miles through the city, received a floral key, and spoke to 4,000 Shriners at the opera house and 20,000 at the state capitol. He also greeted thousands in Shenandoah Van Wert Oskaloosa Ottumwa during a multi-city Iowa swing.
The general term court sustained a demurrer to an amended answer in a suit to end operation on a route. The decision upholds a curative act by the legislature after the street railroad franchise was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The ruling effectively nullifies the franchise, sending the case to the Supreme Court.
The boodle investigating committee did not submit its report to the house. Chairman Rinaker asked for more time and was granted. The house also postponed Editor Hinman’s appearance until after the committee report is presented, with the understanding he will be called if the report is unsatisfactory.
A proposed direct election constitutional amendment for U S senators failed in the Wisconsin assembly. The measure, backed by stalwarts, was killed today as the assembly debated woman suffrage legislation. The senate vote on the suffrage bill stood 44 in favor.
President Baar of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and Temple Iton company testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission on coal rate practices for anthracite from Pennsylvania mines to tidewater. He described summer output agreements, output restrictions by mine owners, and railways carrying all mined coal in summer, with limited refusals when demand rose. He argued rail rates must yield profits near prevailing interest, denied over-capitalization, and defended Reading capitalization as fair while aiming to pay 4 percent on preferred stock within one or two years.
Congressman Littlefield spoke to University of Michigan students on trusts and federal legislation. He called for thorough probing of trusts and more publicity of their workings, warning overcapitalization harms competition and urging stronger powers for the attorney general and justice department. He praised Secretary Cortelyou and the need for proper laws.
Sioux City Iowa May 1 Daniel T Hedges a pioneer and builder of Sioux City died in San Francisco at 7 PM yesterday from gas inhalation after an instantaneous heater accident His death followed by reports of his long influence on the city and northwestern development D T Hedges died of valvular heart disease per autopsy conducted in San Francisco Cal
Tacoma reports a local company plans to freeze live salmon in ice blocks, ship to New York, then bring them to shore. Experiments claim to preserve life if temperatures stay near the freezing point and sun exposure is avoided. Further tests on Alaska’s coast are planned this summer with potential fall shipments if successful. An Oregon expert notes salmon can be frozen solid and revived if not exposed to sun or more than fourteen degrees below freezing. Alaska’s lakes and rivers naturally freeze deep, with fish hidden in ice during winter, a fact underpinning these experiments.
New York on May 4 police report James Edward McMahon brother of Police Judge Daniel F McMahon was found murdered in his home vestibule with skull crushed and cleaver marks on neck and shoulders. Blood pools and footprints suggested one or two assailants. Police arrested Donald J Kennedy on murder charge.
In Washington on May 4 the Postmaster General sent letters to former officials and Comptroller Tracewell seeking a full report on Tulloch’s interview and alleged post office irregularities. The inquiry recalls a 1900 past investigation that surfaced frauds and disbursement issues, with an expert moved to another office and critics citing tact deficiencies.
Washington May 3 Inside post office circles say President Roosevelt will face moves against First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne upon his June return. Accusations focus on talking too freely and nepotism as the investigation reveals widespread looseness in job assignments and many employees overpaid for improper work. The outcome hinges on the presidential moment.
Washington May 4 Secretary Root prepared an elaborate statement to counter anti imperialists who threaten to oppose Roosevelt by exposing conditions in the Philippines. A forthcoming war department report will detail cruelty charges, court martial outcomes, and sentences to rebut claims of systemic concealment.
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