18 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
1
A vintage news brief reports widespread labor changes with unions pushing shorter hours. It notes Ninety four organizations now working by the day, signaling a broad reform in wage labor practices and factory schedules across industries.
An information sworn by Grinnell alumni charges Gen W Graever of Drake University with assaulting referee Wallace R Lane after the Drake Grinnell night game in Des Moines. Lane was knocked down by a head blow near the field. ten witnesses saw the strike. Drake managers claim the move aims to weaken Drake.
Iowa’s Towa team plans gradual lineup changes this week as it prepares for Minnesota’s championship clash. Secret practice to start soon ahead of the Minnesota game, opening the championship stretch. Final tuneup Friday at Town Field against the State Agricultural College. Likely starters in the upcoming contest include Siberts, Coulthard, Hollenbeck, Briges, Smith, Barrier, Herbert, Weiland, Watters, Buckley, and Williams in various positions.
Representatives of twenty canning concerns in Iowa and one in Nebraska meet in secret at Cedar Rapids to draft a trust uniting major western firms. The plan aims for a paid up capital of 1,000,000 dollars and to complete the organization within two weeks.
The Iowa Supreme Court handed down several rulings. Head versus Corrigan of Monona County upheld. Haertner versus Mohr of Johnson Brooks issued affirmations. Hertrich versus Hertrich of Clay County affirmed. Cole versus Charlies City of Ida Hotal Berth of Buena County reversed. Dillon versus Parlay of Dubuque County reversed.
Congress man Hull III was threatened at his Des Moines home by an illness described as inflammation of the bowels after returning from Washington. The incident occurred in Ithia City and details remain unclear.
Des Moines reports the supreme court upholds the tax ferret law as valid and applicable to back taxes as a corrective measure. The Jasper county case against Wendt deals with indictment defects and retroactivity is argued not well taken. Also noted is a banking indictment obscurity claim by Charles T. Officer who disputes being a cashier and argues the accusation lacks clarity. A. W. White wins prizes at various state fairs for Galloway cattle and plans Kansas City entry. Republican and Democratic county conventions were held in Osceola county with officers nominated and scheduled to meet later for Democratic actions.
Centerville hosts a grand lodge session of the Colored Knights of Pythias in session last week with adjournment set for July next year at Dirlington. Officers elected include Grand Chancellor C. L. Washington and others. meeting adjourned to Shenandoah in March.
Des Moines classrooms erupt as Drake University and Highland Park College face an official inquiry into carnival week disturbances. Police report crowds caused damage, fights, and threats to the jail. college leaders will review evidence and may notify parents about expulsions. Bishop Keator named to Washington bishopric after years in Dubuque ministry and law partnership with Bishop Hadsall.
Cedar Rapids hosts the Northeastern Iowa Teachers association with an expected attendance near 1500 over the last three days. Noted speakers include Rabbi Hirsch from Chicago on John Ruskin and Father Cleary of Minnesota on American Citizenship. Principal Crane of Dayton and presidents from Iowa universities will lecture amid a packed program of addresses and papers.
Reports from Washington and London confirm Miss Stone, the missionary held by Turkish brigands in Bulgaria, is alive. Officials pursue measures to secure her release while affirming the ransom must be paid. Vienna reports captors are Turks and a driver testifies to this claim under police scrutiny. The American Board urges subscribers to raise 50,000 dollars quickly, adding to the 360,000 already pledged, to secure her freedom.
Richard J and Herbert Croker quit Cornell at Ithaca amid campus criticism and a storm of gossip. They returned home October 15 and said they would pursue business in New York City instead, claiming attacks over photographs of their prize bulldogs pressured them to leave.
Des Moines reports the arrest of Chester Tyler in Des Moines and his transfer to Newton where he is jailed. Tyler, a Black man, has confessed to the Dr A B Failor killing in September and was identified. He had concealed in coal mines and a watch was traced to him from Dr Failor. A $200 state reward was posted. Also noted: Humboldt district court actions including damages suits against Pawnee Bill Wild West Show.
Stockyard notes from Sioux City and Chicago to Omaha and Kansas City show mixed hog quotes around 6.10 to 6.25 with heavy and butcher hogs near 6.10 to 6.25, cattle values ranging from 2.25 to 6.40 for various classes, receipts tallied around 24,000 hogs in Chicago and 14,000 sheep in Omaha, and market tones described as steady to slightly higher across several markets. Prominent entries include South Omaha hogs up 10 cents, Kansas City cattle gains, and light favorable shifts for calves and feeders amid varied receipts.
Cash quotations for flour wheat oats barley and provisions listed with varying prices. No. 3 spring wheat 67 69 1 2 c. No. 3 red wheat 75 76 c. Oats No. 2 47 54 c. No. 2 white 48 54 c. No. 3 white 17 19 c. Barley bid to choice, 80? cents. Timothys seed prime at 5 855.60. Pork and lard prices shown. whiskey high wines at 1.20. Creamery and eggs steady firm. cheese steady.
Constantinople says the United States must press Turkey to cover the ransom deficit and refund subscriptions for Miss Stone. Brigands reportedly withdrew into Macedonia toward Nevrokap, while some captors deny knowledge of the affair. Two missionaries were killed. editorial comment questions paying large ransoms. Stone and Madame Taiska are held in a mountain retreat, with release tied to ransom payments.
National bankers from nearly every state gather at the Pabst theater in Milwaukee for the twenty seventh annual convention of the American Bankers Association. President Alva N. Trowbridge opens with welcomes and a keynote addressing urging loyalty to the fallen Buffalo mayor and unity to prevent future crimes while praising the nation’s financial leadership.
Chicago reports a sharp rise in typhoid fever with hospitals crowded in major cities including New York Baltimore Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia and Washington. For July to September Chicago recorded 8.86 percent of total mortality from typhoid versus 0.80 percent January to June, a 278 percent increase.
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