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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
1
The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta promotes S S S as a blood purifier and tonic that purports to cleanse poisons from blood, strengthen the constitution, and treat diseases labeled as blood poison origins. It cites decades of cures, medical correspondence, and offers free physician consultation.
Reports from Washington indicate Judge Taft will become governor of the Philippines around July, with Gen. MacArthur expected to sail home in July. The Philippine commission and military leaders seek a prompt transition, while delays may occur if civil machinery is not ready. Separately, Gen. Grant comments on Aguinaldo as a political figure and a Manila surrender proposal promises pensions for Filipino soldiers’ widows and orphans.
Washington June 8 Maj Gen H B M Young now in the city will assume command of the department of California on the 30th inst relieving Maj Gen Shafter whose commission as major general of volunteers expires on that date Victims of lightning Gedar Falls Ta dune 7 Dering hailstorm near Littletoy lightning struck the schoolhouse fatally injuring Paul Roberts a pupil and the teacher Miss Jane Harvey Seven other pupils were burned Weather and accident notes include a death near Beloit Wis Harold Erickson 85 and Miss Bila Erickson killed by a Northwestern nun while driving over a crossing
Washington shows 4,064 national banks with total resources of 3.63 billion dollars. Deposits reach 2.90 billion, loans and discounts 2.91 billion, surplus and profits at 416 million, and lawful reserve around 46.6 million with an average reserve of 29.1 percent.
William Arnell Jr a liquor drunk proprietor of the Commercial House fatally shot his four year old daughter Ben wounded his wife and fired on his mother sister and another sister in Beaverton Michigan. A brother was wounded in the arm. Samuel Dopp wounded Arnell with a shotgun. Arnell was captured and jailed at Gladwin after regaining reason. He claimed ignorance of the crimes, motive appears liquor induced and insanity.
Des Moines reports Prof. George D. Herron of Grinnell, once an applied Christianity professor, is expelled from the Congregationalist church after a council of ministers and elders from eight organizations found him guilty of conduct unbecoming a Christian and a gentleman. Evidence showed cruel treatment of his wife leading to divorce and legal separation. Herron’s defense letter failed to sway the council, which unanimously voted for his removal.
Toronto reports Fred Lee Rice the sole surviving member of three men extradited from Chicago to face a Aurora Ont bank robbery. Rice served his 21 year sentence after Jones and Rutledge died amid escape attempt gunfire and a jail gallery fall.
Judge Burnham of Marshalltown district court ruled the Iowa cigarette tax law constitutional and allowed attachment and sale of the property of dealers and premises where cigars are sold for back taxes. Several thousand dollars in back tax money is due in the county. Similar suits are pending in other counties and the American Tobacco company will appeal.
Excursion tickets offered July 18 with round trip options via Chicago Denver Salt Lake and San Francisco. One and one third fare for the round trip with various start points and stops including West Otton Faribault Mason City Dubuque Cedar Rapids. Pan American and Woodmen of America events listed with sale dates and destinations.
The Chicago and Northwestern and Union Pacific announce summer sale rates to Colorado and Utah. From July 1–9 and Sept 10–31 days, Chicago to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and return 31.5¢, Glenwood Springs and return 43.50, Ogden and Salt Lake City 14.40, with various limits and stopovers. Special trains include the Chicago Special from 10 p.m. and the Pacific Express arriving Denver next day afternoon. Overland Limited departs Chicago at 3:30 p.m. daily for two days’ travel.
If you plan to visit the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo the Town Central Railway offers the best direct route. Send your name address and a four cent stamp to Geo S Batty G P T A Town Central Railway Marshalltown Town for a handsome illustrated booklet with full exposition details.
A vintage ad style item mentions Jell o with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. It cites local testimonials from Allen Malverson West Prairie Wis on Foley's Kidney Cure and a Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin claim by Miller druggists, plus patient notes on constipation indigestion and kidney disease.
A fragmentary testimonial page cites various claims for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Banner Salve. It mentions a man in Virginia cured of a facial sore after years of suffering and others praising relief from kidney trouble and skin injuries, with cautions about counterfeit products.
Eight men were killed at the seventh level of the Judington shaft, Chapin mine, by an explosion and fumes from burning powder early Tuesday. The exact cause of the powder ignition could not be determined. Most victims were married. Also reported: Michael Doyle, Michigan lawmaker, died after ingesting carbolic gold mistaken for whisky. he was 59.
A Friday night tornado swept from the Kansas border across Kay county Oklahoma causing severe destruction. Holdy and Tonkawa suffered extensive damage with several homes wrecked and one carpenter killed by lightning near Blackwell. Wheat fields west of Blackwell were ruined across 400 farms prompting farmers to seek returns on twine and harvest gear.
June 10 Washington government appeals to powers to submit Peking indemnity questions to The Hague for arbitration. Mr Rockhill seeks permission from Secretary Hay who authorizes the move. Meanwhile reports say Peking ministers are deeply involved, making this the likely path to resolve the dispute.
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