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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1901
Page
3
A French professor touts a process to increase stature by electrical treatment of ankles knees and spine claiming two-fifths of an inch gain per month for six months with many petite patients already treated. The piece also notes varied dispatches from Paris and London about finance tobacco and technology.
Paris authorities employ twelve detectives to aid the guard and national government in enforcing duties. The move follows a prior refusal by a French official and aims to sustain a 4,500 per year budget for detective services.
James Lane of Alden, under the influence of liquor, shot through a window striking his wife and fired on her father Joan Barhite after an altercation. Barhite wounded but not fatally. Lane surrendered after a preliminary hearing and is held without bail.
A large Le Mars gathering honored Rev. J. J. Koppes bishop of Luxemburg with a morning train arrival and a four in hand parade. The day featured mass at St. Joseph's, a Columbia ball reception, and an opera house program in Luxemburg or German. Delegations came from Caran ville Hospers Gilbertsville Ashton Tiemsen Merrill Ovens Kingsley and Sioux In. Visiting priests joined local clergy in a formal celebration.
Democracy of Monona county mold convention atunstana on Oct 6 nominated a ticket including Sher Supe Kinson A Trude M FY Minthorn C W Uisbee treasurer Steve Weilkan James Hammond superintendent of schools J T At Read from damaged OCR listing the nominating slate for county offices.
Des Moines reports a 3-A Supreme Court ruling may force new penitentiary rules at Angamosa. The court held that a prisoner at the stone quarries who hides and slips away without harming anyone cannot be guilty of breaking from the penitentiary. Thomas King, who fled after two days in a quarry crevice, was wrongly convicted and sentenced to one year.
Townspeople of Primghar vote overwhelmingly on eight propositions to erect waterworks gas plant and city lighting systems. Officials expect contract awards soon after the near unanimous approval.
A blaze yesterday gutted Kradyville's marsh hall district destroying the dive street hardware store and restaurant. Several hardware and implement shops including Mink and Drasswell, Holton and Gray, and another hardware store suffered severe damage in the incident.
London editors demand reinforcements for South Africa as war costs loom and Lord Kitchener faces scrutiny. The Times and Daily Mail warn of government delays, while The Standard calls for decisive action. In Dublin, United Irish League leaders express discontent, hoping a king visit would spark a pro Irish response.
Peter J. Devine of the Eleventh Cavalry faced a general court martial at Fort Ethan Allen for using disrespectful words about President McKinley. Found guilty, he was dishonorably discharged, forfeiting pay and confined at hard labor for a year. Major General Brooke approved the additional punishment to be served at Fort Columbus, New York.
News from Colon and Ala Hacha confirms a Colombian victory over Venezuelan invaders at Guajira Peninsula on September 13. Colombian forces captured several guns and rifles, with many enemy dead. Three Venezuelan rebel chiefs were taken prisoner and Gen. Orbis was among the dead. Indians of Guajira aided in detaining roving Venezuelans and reclaiming horses.
Will of President McKinley admitted to probate in Canton Ohio. Personal property estimated at about 140000 dollars and real estate around 70000 dollars, totaling roughly 210000 dollars. Judge Maurice August presided with Judge William R. Day and George B. Cortelyou named administrators with will annexed. Bond set at 100000 dollars. Appraisers TawhEett, Prease and Tossler appointed to appraise the estate.
The Greater New York Democracy convention nominated the fusion ticket led by Beth Low for mayor. John Sheehan heads the party, with the nomination announced in New York on October 3.
Des Moines October term opens with six judges returning from a sunburned summer. Key cases include the tax ferret law challenge, University of Illinois default claim, Monona and Skinner farm disputes, Des Moines courthouse controversy, Cedar Rapids and Sioux City waterworks matters, and a bicycle lamp ordinance challenge. The court will hear test cases on retroactivity, review of inheritances, and several appeals from county courts.
An elderly Fulton woman, Mrs. John McGomnell, aged 10, died after a kerosene yard fire. She suffered severe burns when her clothes caught fire while burning weeds on Saturday, and neighbors rushed to help but she succumbed yesterday.
LeMars Iowa October 2. Court opens with Judge Wakefield. Grand jury includes W W Burrill foreman and others. Principal case is state versus Henry Steffin charged with murdering Henry Jessen during a dispute on Steffin’s farm last April. Bever and Peterson implicated. Steffin’s trial starts Wednesday.
In Webster City Iowa on October 2 a civil suit was filed by K W Kowry against Ward Deffenbaugh seeking 36 000 for injuries after a vicious bull dog allegedly bit him. Authorities previously arrested Deffenbaugh on assault with intent to maim. he was acquitted in justice court. Kowry now pursues 5 000 in district court through Healy and Healy of Fort Dodge.
Eva Wood of Humboldt and John Anderson of Forest City, both blind, wed in a distinctive ceremony. Anderson works in broom manufacturing at Forest City and the couple plan to reside there with the wife handling all housework.
A Republican rally circuit in Iowa includes James E. Blythe speaking with A B Cumming at Creston and Lenox, with Red Oak as a stop. Blythe, once a rival in early contests, joins Cumming while past tensions fade. A large Third District rally is set for Manchester on the 10th with Senator Allison and Speaker Henderson slated to speak.
Superintendent Voldeng of the Cherokee Insane Hospital begins a state board inspection of county and private hospitals in Pocahontas Webster Sioux Woodbury and nearby counties to ensure compliance with updated rules. A statewide inspection plan will follow across all county and private facilities by doctors from four state hospitals.
Des Moines Oct 2 Superintendent Barrett reports to the governor urging adoption of the Cowles bill to back high schools with a 400 dollar bonus to any district keeping tuition free for county residents. He says the measure failed last session due to misunderstanding but now has broad support. The aim is to widen access to secondary education for farm and town residents alike.
The Beavis County Democratic convention met in Bloomfield on Saturday September 26 with I l Dabney chosen as chairman and George Aldridge as secretary. Officials nominated include State Senator Colonel Aldridge Representative George Sowers Sheriff O W Wisden Superintendent Willy Portune Treasurer Charles Galpin Coroner Dr Heady Surveyor Charles Murphy and Supervisor Harvey Wray.
Le Claire Iowa October reports the seventieth wedding anniversary of John W. Van Sant and Lydia Anderson, long residents with deep river and lumber ties. Governor Samuel R. Van Sant of Minnesota is among about forty grandchildren and many great grandchildren at the celebration.
Washington reports Iowa postmaster appointments at Claire Folk county Talmage Union county Story county and Willow Creek discontinuation to Rossie. Currency controller authorizes Commercial National loans in Charles City with 50000 capital. Promotions for Des Moines letter carriers and other Iowa salaries. Pensions granted in Iowa list multiple recipients with varied amounts including new, increased, and restoration cases. Local humor aside about a staged dialogue echoes the era.
The readable fragments show a man with a flashy necktie and another with a strong jaw discussing lifting a weight or pulling. The garbled text makes it difficult to determine participants, location, or a clear event beyond a tense street conversation.
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