31 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
1
In a fragmented Madrid report dated January 26, 1777, a conversation about a shooting near the royal park unfolds. A shot pierced a gunwale, the assailant unknown, Queen’s agent alarmed as guards search the area.
Gen. MacArthur ordered the deportation to the United States of George T. Rice editor of the Manila Daily Bulletin and marine journal. Rice challenged the charges, defended his article as truthful, and awaited departure aboard the Pennsylvania as he stood by his claims amid a tense confrontation with military authorities.
At Havana the Cuban constitutional convention began consideration of the draft constitution. Senor Cisneros moved to strike the invocation of God from the preamble, arguing no religion is named. Generals and senators debated and the motion failed as the convention rejected removing the invocation.
King Edward thanks President McKinley for American condolences on the queen's death. He notes the irreparable loss to the nation and expresses belief the sympathy is shared by the American people. The message is dated from Osborne and Washington.
Senate action seeks immediate cessation of hostilities in the Philippines. The measure calls for recognizing independence of the Filipino people while protecting U S interests. Also reports squatting on saline lands near Salton Sea by George Durbrow and river salt supply issues. Colorado roads offer low rates to Colorado tourist points for the G A R encampment period amid Denver’s withdrawal and Cleveland hosting duties.
A German circle in Tien Tai warns that if peace negotiations are not satisfactorily settled early next month a strong international expedition may be organized to bring Emperor Kwang v and service Tian to Pekin, while New York reports Russia exempts American investors from income taxes on Russian bonds.
A major blaze destroyed property valued between 2.5 and 68 million dollars and remained active as firemen fought cold conditions. The Board of Trade building, costing over 500 thousand with 100 tenants and several firms, was among the losses. Narrow streets and inflammable stocks hindered efforts until open space allowed control. The fire threatened the Grand office building under construction on Commissioners Street.
Mrs. Carrie Nation leads about two dozen WCTU women in a street battle against Mrs. John Schilling in Enterprise Kansas. Nation and Mr and Mrs Schilling are arrested for disturbing the peace. A veiled woman struck Nation with a horse whip. Nation found guilty and freed. Police prepare for further actions as Abilene guards loom next.
Reported plan in the United States Senate to object to W A Clark of Montana taking the oath after March 4. It is said a Republican will challenge the administration of the oath on inauguration day, arguing he is not fit to hold a Senate seat.
Cornelius L. Alvord Jr. faced a $500,017 judgment in favor of First National Bank of New York for embezzlement from 1896 to 1900. The bank hinted he may have returned about $190,090 though officials declined to confirm the amount.
Senate finance committee completed review of the war revenue reduction bill last Thursday. Amendments set beer tax at 1.50 per barrel and tobacco, cigars and snuff at 9 cents per pound, restore the tax on bank checks, and repeal taxes on telegrams and express receipts.
A Pekin dispatch says 25 009 Chinese regulars have gathered near Chang Ting Fu about a day from the French lines. Gen. Veyron watches closely as the French minister urges their immediate dispersal.
Oxnard argued against the Jamaican reciprocity treaty before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, claiming its provisions would be illegal to the beet sugar industry. He cited potential vindictive measures and adverse effects on sugar producers during the hearing held on the 28th.
Counsel General Wiltrou departed Hong Song on January 23 for Washington. The trip is regarded as official, and Wildman has been eager to return home for a visit after several months away.
Tom Sharkey and Peter Maher are matched for a twenty round contest before the Louisville Athletic Club in Louisville Kentucky during February.
Ex-Chief Old Roley McIntosh and about twenty followers seek refuge in Eufaula. Creeks and Seminoles reportedly plot to join insurrection against soldiers. Gov Brown appeals to Muskogee authorities for aid as several tribes threaten action. John Cruk and others monitor McIntosh while Eufaula officials mobilize a protective posse within city limits.
Union Pacific awarded a contract for an eighteen mile Cheyenne to Denver line cut off costing about 2 million dollars. Work starts now and should finish by mid September, removing Athol hill and including a long tunnel.
Navy orders Capt. C. H. Stockton to take command of the battleship Kentucky and proceed to Manila. Capt. Colby M. Chester, the present commander, will return to the United States after relieving duty. George West famed trotting trainer and driver dies at his Chicago home.
Reported price quotes for cattle hogs sheep and grains in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati and New York. Values show bids and ranges for wheat corn oats rye butter and eggs with regional variations and delivery terms.
The supreme court rules that stock bought to feed for market is assessed at full value against the owner on January 1. In Jewell v Sumner Township the owner of 550 sheep fed in 1897 is taxed for the entire flock as of January 1, 1808, not a partial year. The court notes a clear distinction between merchant buyers and stock feeders preserved in statute.
John Henry Holden of Chelan Washington returned to Denison after years away his parents Mr and Mrs John Holden rejoice at his wealth and status as a world renowned copper lodge owner. The note recalls Holden leaving Dunlap in 1884 to seek fortune and now brings a tale of prosperity to his aging family.
A summary of mortality and injury figures for Iowa railroads notes most deaths were not passengers, with 9 killed as passengers and 1 in 3 of those killed connected to railways as employees or pedestrians. It also tracks wage trends from 1800 to the 1900s, showing a peak of 212 dollars per worker in 1800 and declines amid rising employment.
In Oskaloosa officers uncovered 4945 dollars mostly gold, concealed in old rags at the Knox home. John Knox died Jan 17, his life private with no close ties. He owned about 8000 dollar east acreage and other real estate. no will found, administrator to handle estate and possible heir search.
The Iowa case bans lunch rooms and cellar beer in saloons under the mulct law and voids an injunction against George Conradi. The ruling denies saloon exemptions from prohibition and enforces liquor sale limits. Also a cable reports First Lieut John Morrison Jr of the Fourth Cavalry killed in Manila with Morrison a 1896 West Point graduate from Iowa.
Falls accepts a proposal from E. Ellsworth to fund and authorize a public library and a system of parks. A detailed committee will manage the project with funds to be raised locally for the improvements. Elk bull calf sold to Beach & Bowers' min atrels. Graves reports steady deer herd growth and expects a first class Bain next year in Cherokee area. A prosperous Shelby County with seven poor on the books and no jail inmates. Theft case: Jack Hangon, Chicago Great Western brakeman, arrested for stealing $2,000 from a registered package in the Hampton mail car. money found at Hanson’s home. Hanson confesses. Day nursery to be opened in Council Bluffs to care for elderly mothers’ children at no cost.
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