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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
3
An auction at the state furniture depot displayed items seized by authorities from criminal proceedings. The notable lot included a forger's press for printing bank notes claimed by the Bank of France but deemed primitive, later abandoned to the state.
A rush of Republican campaign meetings unfolds this week with Senator Allison in Mason City and Dolliver in Grinnell and multiple towns. Cummins plans Chicago and Duaville stops, while Democrats launch with Horace Boies in the Third district and a Winthrop address. Weather hampered events, with Dobson’s Mitchellville kickoff postponed due to rain.
Prominent Palo Alto county farmer M L Stanfield, about 60, jailed on charges of disposing mortgaged property, hanged himself with an electric wire in his jail cell at Emmetaburg. He left a wife and eight children. quarrels with his wife and alleged property theft preceded separation. An Ottumwa note reports a local surge of personal crises with another woman taking poison. one dies.
Wealthy widower Orlando J. Boynton of Reinbeck Iowa plans to marry Lucena C Williams of Stamford Connecticut. The couple, once engaged in Stamford, rekindled romance after past quarrels and renewed correspondence following his first wife's death. A preacher’s residence will host the wedding after travel plans align.
Portland Gold Mining Company faces nearly 1 million dollars in back taxes as county officials push to tax stock valuation of 4.9 million. If assessed, annual taxes could hit about 191 thousand and five year total around 955 thousand, risking a windfall that could repay much of the county debt and ease Council Bluffs obligations. The company has been asked to appear before County Treasurer William Arnd to show cause for nonpayment over the last five years.
Albion Tennessee October 7 J W Johnson a young farmer near town was fatally shot by Marshal Thomas Smith at 2 o clock Saturday night Johnson walking with his father had been drinking and resisted arrest after a brief struggle Johnson broke away and the officer fired twice with one shot striking him above the heart Johnson died almost instantly Smith was not arrested.
Fort Dodge Iowa October 7 John Steinbeck suffered a severe accident at Fort Dodge Manufacturing when a heavy beam leaped from a four inch circular saw striking him in the stomach pit. He was knocked unconscious and later hospitalized with fears of internal injury. Witnesses say he was hurled eight feet by the blow.
Father Coffin plans a dedication for the Coffin Home for Helessed convicts in Parc Dodge with Mrs. Ballington Booth speaking on October 24. Invitations go to penitentiary wardens. program details remain sparse amid court injunction actions and removal disputes.
Mrs John H H Gear widow of the late Senator Gear died Saturday after a lingering illness in Burlington Indiana. She was born in Middlebury Vermont and lived there until moving to Burlington. She married John H Gear in December 1862.
W D Hartman, longtime publisher of the Waterloo Courier, died Saturday after three months with Addison's disease in Waterloo Indiana. He previously served as oil inspector for the Third Iowa district. He was 38.
Mrs Elia Gallaugher was acquitted after a lengthy trial in Towa City Ta. on October 7. She had been charged jointly with Charles Holada in the murder of her husband James Gallaugher.
Desperate appeals for commutation by Phillips and Brooks, Buena Vista bounty bank robbers, reach the Iowa Supreme Court as it opens its October term. Convicted of murder, they face execution if the court denies a new trial or sentence modification. Governor Cummings is not expected to intervene.
Des Moines members of the Fraternal Clippers of America seized the order’s books at night to prevent a relocation dispute. A Boone convention discussed moving HQ from Boone, where it had been set since organization. The order’s incorporation papers were prepared this week as the lodge ordered the shift to Des Moines. The Boon e people reacted to the planned move.
In Nashua on October 7, two deaths occurred after oil cans exploded causing severe burns to Mrs. Hellman Moon and her babe and to Miss Sophia McCaven. Investigations reveal mixing of gasoline into oil from Charles City with kerosene used to blunt explosive strength. Officials expect heavy damages and potential charges for criminal carelessness.
Washington Oct 8 Camp Roosevelt near the White House site was dedicated to host the weeklong Grand Army encampment. Veterans and citizens attended as honors were paid to speakers including Mr Hay and General Torrance. A first camp fire followed with addresses by General Torrance and General Jacob A. Smith praising Union soldiers and civic duty.
New York October report from Columbia University president Otter cites inadequate grounds and buildings and insufficient income. He says millions are needed to buy lands erect buildings and support ongoing work while the debt stands at 3 million dollars with about 100 thousand dollars annual interest. The property value is listed at 21,313,000.
Lady Henry Somerset, president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, arrived aboard the Minneapolig from London to attend the upcoming convention and study with the America organization the work reclaiming inebriates.
Missouri Senator George G. Wit, facing near total blindness, travels to Baltimore for treatment by Dr. Henry Garey who claims the ophthalmic oscillator may restore sight. The patient, unable to move unassisted, will stay in Baltimore as Congress session begins in Washington. Also treated is W. A. Coles of Dorain, Mass, for optic nerve atrophy.
Advicen from Cuba reports a rising boxer movement in Sze-Chuen and Chi Li with about 10 000 strong attacking Cheng Tu the provincial capital. Boxers encamped at Ship Pantan after earthworks were built, led by Liao Tuan Yin termed a boxer goddess and rival rebel chief.
Foreign goal reports Pierpont Morgan arranging to purchase about 60 600 tons of Welsh coal for immediate shipment to New York to ease coal shortages amid a strike. The plan, backed by the International Mercantile Marine, aims to deliver coal for the poor and public institutions, while speculation swirls about the motive and potential impact on miners and the coal roads.
Governor Stone ordered the entire Pennsylvania National Guard to duty in the anthracite coal counties amid ongoing riots and mob activity. Major General will deploy troops to protect workers and property, guard trains, and arrest violent actors as public peace is pursued, with costs potentially exceeding $1 million and fielded within 24 hours.
MINE OWNER KICKS. Is Getting No Income from Property While Strike Is On. C M Holman of Bangor Maine, part owner in coal mines in Pennsylvania leased by Philadelphia and Reading, weighs seeking a court injunction to force reopening. He notes royalty-based income has halted and owners suffer, some sympathizing with strikers but powerless as Pennsylvanian courts cap lessees. He wires Roosevelt requesting owners’ representation at any settlement conference.
New York notes Kerr dismisses Boston report that New England coal landowners would sue to end leases in Pennsylvania’s anthracite fields. He says few owners exist, leases have strike clauses, and lessees risk being harmed if mines shut. Churchmen urge support for presidential mediation amid strike tensions. Mayor Low declines Detroit delegation to the strike conference. Alabama miners stir as Tennessee Coal and Iron workers vote on paying mine assessments amid the anthracite strike.
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