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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
5
In Algona Iowa a senator voiced sharp mockery about a self important politician during a chat with a reporter. He described the figure as an egotist who would die to lift a tombstone inscription and warned how praise can twist him.
Governor Cummins and Jerry Sullivan shared a Guthrie Center platform addressing old settlers. The gathering drew leaders and friends from Des Moines to Creston as the rivals prepared to spar in the coming campaign. Cummins planned to critique Sullivan’s speech in Des Moines with Sullivan himself attending in Des Moines for a regional view of the campaign.
Brakeman Chandler of the Illinois Central was injured in Iowa Falls while attempting to board a moving work train. He slipped from the last car in the yards, injuring his back and shoulders and was taken to Ellsworth hospital. His headquarters are at Waterico.
An interesting fight for 1000 dollars worth of property is threatened in Iowa City and the contending parties are prominent property holders and the city. Investigations reveal that vill yins on Madison street have built their houses upon city property. Surveyors records show the properties from three to thirty feet over the line. The matter is under consideration and City Solicitor McDonald will report to the city council at its next meeting. If the city attorney thinks the municipality is not barred by the statute of limitations that legal light will follow.
In Des Moines Ta on September 26 about 1200 students from Des Moines College clashed in a fierce class fight. Bitter enmity between the seniors and sophomores led to pulling, ear boxing and effigy burnings on college steps. Professors report the disturbance nearly unquellable as colors and rival factions clash amid chaotic scenes.
A tragic blaze in Marathon Kansas claimed two boys during a cold spell. The youths, A. C. Johnson and Alex Hueland, were warned and reportedly tried to light hay in a barn, leading to a devastating fire that burned the structure and content, with no horses spared.
A major blaze tore through Churdan destroying several business houses. Officials say leaky flues caused the fire which gutted Barker’s power shop and Morris drug store. Firefighters battled extended flames across multiple buildings as winds hampered containment.
The bank cashier at Aururyy, identified as Midependea Ju, vanished after a series of strange notes and a failed robbery scare. Authorities say bank funds are secure and no crime appears imminent. Friends fear the cashier harmed themselves amid personal troubles involving a woman named Plath.
Driscoll and Harry Perry escaped last night from the county jail in Primghar Iowa after being held for robbing Worths store at Sheldon a month ago. Driscoll described as Italian like with dark hair. Perry tall and dark. A fifty dollar reward and bloodhounds are on the trail.
A Milwaukee freight derailed at Coon, Tuesday, damaging eight to fifteen cars, with four gasoline tanks igniting. The blaze reached Ottumwa as explosions lit the area. Cause of the derailment is unknown. No injuries reported. rail service limited to the Rock Island line from Cedar Rapids to Webster tonight.
Marblehead National Bank reports a discrepancy of about 14000 between actual holdings and books acreage amid a bridge venture loss in Sioux City. Cashier William Reynolds, who resigned August 31 after thirty years, claims no personal gain and ongoing book inspection aims to show a paper deficit rather than theft. President Wyman supports integrity, while Marblehead’s prior stake in a failed bridge project and related firms colors local speculation about the bank’s finances.
Thousands are involved as the will and estate of a recluse, Henry Dry, are contested in Mason City Iowa. The case centers on property including lands bonds and notes, with allegations of undue influence by Hattie Day Oxden now under probate scrutiny. Executors A A Gale and administrator D W Telford face extended litigation over unaccounted assets and disputed deeds.
In Ames a man named John Batlard sustains breaks to both arms after a morning accident described with garbled OCR. The event occurs during muting activity and involves injuries to multiple limbs. authorities or witnesses note the impact and treatment details are unclear due to the damaged text.
The Oreya Railroad in Peru cost about $311,694 per mile and required miles of tunnels and bridges. Two American builders Aleve ame Phomadixe faced intense claims of impracticality as they completed 60 tunnels and a 67 foot wide bridge, with a total project cost estimated at $15.09 million for the route.
A fragmented dialogue from a New York Sun item shows a newlywed couple debating frugality and self reliance. The exchange hints at household economy and marital dynamics in a period voice.
Des Moines, Sept. 28. The Anti-Salon League plans a major Iowa convention October 12 to 14 with national and state leaders attending. H. H. Russell D D of New York and state leaders from Minnesota Ohio Michigan and Washington will speak. Delegates from churches Sunday schools and youth societies may attend. 3,000 letters were sent urging ministers temperance workers to attend or send delegates.
County Clerk B. F. Coffin and County Auditor Cope stand accused of illegal jury drawing and pressuring jurors. Judge Joshua Given instructs the grand jury to examine whether the officers violated laws in March and May 1903 terms, highlighting the need for impartial lists and warning of potential misdemeanors for improper actions.
Rev Irwin F Paylor of Mt Pleasant Iowa was arrested in Wilmington Delaware on a charge involving bigamy. Details are scarce but the arrest is described as a big sensational case.
Upper Iowa M B conference opens in Cedar Rapids with large attendance. Bishop Fowler presides and delegates for Los Angeles will be chosen. Candidates include J C Clarke Belly Pliine Dr Sling erbind of Des Moines and George B Rhoemaker of Maquoketa. Territory invitation efforts to enlarge the conference are resisted.
Senator Morgan of Alabama and Senator Mitchell of Oregon argue for rushing treaties with Nicaragua and Costa Rica. They say Roosevelt must follow Congress, with McKinley era protocols guiding negotiations, while Panamanian plans face long delays and mixed support in Washington. Colombia’s treaty prospects appear dead, leaving a direct Nicaragua path in focus.
A Chicago training school opened on Wahish avenue to reshape worn figures and tired minds. It offers a program with kicking, running, boxing, basketball, calisthenics, fencing, and lectures on posture and poise. Instructors urge natural, healthy dress and discourage extreme corsets and high heels.
In Cripple Creek Colorado on September 28 under order of Judge Seeds Brigadier General Chase of the National Guard freed four prisoners from the guardhouse after a stephonie conversation between Vou thor Peabody and Adjutant General Hw. The decreed release followed and the prisoners returned to their homes.
In Washington PA on September 28 Samuel Ferguson of Verguson Construction Co near Pilsluis was killed and his secretary Charles Martin of Cincinnati fatally injured when dynamite exploded on a public road. The blast, likely set to steal money from the party, tore through a buggy injuring bystanders. investigators suspect a robbery near Middletown, with one suspect possibly at large as authorities tighten patrols along the Wabash railroad line.
A Sultan has issued a degree ordering all foreigners to depart Fer cause of an ongoing campaign. The decree, dated September 25, commands foreigners to leave and directs authorities to proceed with expulsions and enforcement actions as the campaign progresses.
Fragmented notice reports the sale of the First Shamrock pot to a buyer in New York. The vessel was transferred after a trade dispute and is expected to sail between New York and southern ports with a new owner aboard.
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