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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
1
Local brief reports Siler M. F. Myers achieving notable tennis results at Anita area courts. Event details sparse but identifies Myers as main participant in recent competition. No further names, dates, or venues clearly readable.
A 300 strong white mob attacked Carrollton jail aiming to lynch Williams jailed for Ward murder. Sheriff Merrill faced the mob at the cell and shot two would be lynchers, one fatally, as militia was dispatched by Candler. Williams’s execution was postponed on appeal and fear of a second attempt remained.
The Boston yacht Independence had a minor steering jam during a second trial, forcing a one and a half hour halt after an impressive test of her rigging and steel mast. Before the incident she logged strong sailing, reaching about 19% nautical miles per hour, proving her resilience to dismast.
John D. Rockefeller of New York funds three $500 scholarships at Columbia University Teachers College for negro recipients chosen from Tuskegee Normal College Spelman Seminary and Wammoa Institute with appointments via their respective principals and superintendents. Indians sue to block land opening in Oklahoma and void the act. Townley of Lincoln Nebraska convicted by court martial in Manila and to receive dismissal. A Georgia conductor faces murder charge after a fatal wreck near Atlanta. Farther, a St Joseph banker’s brother dies by self inflicted causes. U S Brewers Association adopts a resolution to bring country brewers into the organization despite many not being members.
A large magazine at Mare Island Navy Yard near Vallejo California exploded early Thursday morning sending smokeless powder and debris into the air. No lives were lost and property damage is estimated at $250000.
Missionary Bishop Samuel Edsall of Fargo North Dakota was chosen as bishop coadjutor at Winona Minnesota on a formal ballot by the diocesan council of bishops. The selection occurs within the Mitinetsuty diocessan councl context.
In Kansas City a court heard an outline of Lulu Prince Kennedy stormy trial for her husband’s murder. Attorney Nearing described engagement, elopement, a church wedding, and Kennedy’s alleged seduction under duress. He argued Kennedy acted to stop a planned marriage and the clash drove her to hysteria and murder.
Maj George Arthur assistant paymaster in the US Army died suddenly in Cleveland Ohio at about 43 years old. Physicians cite possible stomach or lung hemorrhage and an autopsy will follow. He had recently recovered from wounds suffered in the Philippines when attacked by drunken soldiers during a cash-box incident at a remote post.
William F. Davis alias Blooming on red led a band of silk thieves robbing Kespohl and Mohrenstecher in Quincy. He also targeted stores in South Bend Elgin and others, stealing thousands in silk. Convicted in 1892 as Frank Smith, he broke jail and served six years at Joliet before this new indeterminate sentence.
Terrific rainstorm with strong winds struck Ripley and nearby areas Thursday morning causing extensive property damage. Several residents are missing including the wife and daughter of John Hoitt who left town before the storm. Eagle Creek area reported severe damage and numerous people unaccounted for. Utah Governor Marries In Salt Lake City ceremony at the bride’s home with about 100 guests. Dietrich plans changed with a Philippines trip pushed to summer with his daughter.
New York World says at London embassy that report of Rane Forward pardoning the poisoner is unfounded. Mrs Maybrick has not been released and remains in prison.
Robert G. Bidwell of Jacksonville Florida leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge and died. He concealed an American flag in each hand as his body was recovered.
Five vessels left Saint Brieux France for an Iceland fishing trip have vanished for two months. A gale on April 1 is now believed to have sunk all ships with 117 crew members missing and presumed dead.
A 10 year old boy named Manana Quintane killed his infant sister in San Jeronimo, New Albany, after she did not prepare his dinner as he demanded. The motive cited was his dissatisfaction with the meal.
The Manufacturers National Association met Wednesday to debate reciprocity as the path to safeguard U S foreign trade. Gen W H Worthington urged business leaders to shape tariffs, while resolutions urged speeding river and harbor funding and opposed Russia sugar duties and free virus distribution for cattle.
A deep cold wave hits Deadwood and Baker City with frost damaging garden crops and fruit. Mountains report frozen water and rain pools iced over. Boise Valley records 30 degrees while nearby areas fall to 10. Minneapolis reports light snow on Thursday morning. Street scenes show ice over inch-thick pools and the June freeze blamed on record low temperatures.
Madrid reports a grave national crisis with gendarmes occupying police offices in Corunna and arrests ongoing. A general strike looms after a factory refuses to hire 30 workers. railway workers strike at Vigo. anarchistic talk grows in Barcelona with secret resolutions. Also notes a heated Tillman-Hanna political dispute and a governor’s warm letter to Tillman.
Market notes show price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep in multiple cities. Beef cattle in Chicago Cincinnati and Milwaukee command varying tops, while wheat corn oats and rye trade at No. 2 and mixed grades. New York and Buffalo quotes list dairy eggs butter and meat values with regional fluctuations.
A gang of six laborers working on the Omaha road surfacing the track north of Sheldon were returning to Sheldon when two were struck after falling from a handcar. The dead man is Weis ma of Orange City and the injured man J FB Vanderberg also of Orange City. The incident left the survivor with a broken collar bone and internal injuries while investigators weigh blame as the rear car operators reportedly lost control.
The Iowa State Historical Department received original letters from Territorial Governors Lucas and Chambers to the secretary of war and Indian affairs. Curator Aldrich calls the letters highly important for their autograph value and insight into early Indian dealings in the territory.
Miss Caroline Jarvis, a freshman at Iowa State University, receives the Irving Institute medal for bravery after rescuing R. J. Fagan from drowning during a boating accident. Fagan could not swim, but Jarvis helped him to the boat and swam to shore guiding the vessel ahead.
George Metzger heads the Davenport contingent as commander of the G A R. Davenport residents Georgia Walker and Miss Pierce win leadership posts in the Women’s Relief Corps. Other officers chosen include Sons of Veterans officers from Des Moines to Ottumwa. Ten thousand visitors attend the second day opening. Commander M B Davis of Sioux City delivers a key report praised as one of the best papers in the Iowa Grand Army.
Iowa state board reports May to June prison counts show 910 convicts at start May, 906 on June 1. At Anamosa May 1 had 465, 454 by May 3, a drop of 11. Fort Madison 445 May 1, 452 May 31, up 7. During May 18 discharged, 4 paroled, 1 commuted, 1 died. 13 prisoners received. Over twelve months, population fell by 43.
Mrs. D. W. Cunningham, a Marshalltown resident, recovered her wedding diamond ring twenty five years after losing it in her garden. A neighbor found the ring glinting in the lawn and returned it, just after her husband who gave it to her had died days earlier.
A Union Stock Yards dispatch reports the first cow May Blossom sold to Walpole Bros of Rock Valley for 750 dollars. Lavender of Orchard farm with calf by St Valentine fetched 1800 dollars to R. Steele of Ireton. Imp Coquette bought by I R Stangland of Marathon for 1200 dollars. Lavender Princess eight month old calf sold to Bigler & Son. Duchess of after 24th and her bull calf by Saint Valentine brought 2500 dollars to Brown & Randolph of Indianola.
The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge in Davenport elected L. J. Baker as Grand Master and chose Dubuque as the next meeting site. In Cedar Rapids a stock car derailed after a storm strikes the Chicago and St. Louis express. fireman Ralph Price of Iowa City died instantly. Burlington mystery solved identifies F S Peavey as the suicide in Crappo Park. Ute Iowa will run two Rural Free Delivery routes starting July 1 covering seven square miles.
Fragmented report discusses Philippine political status after July with the Taft commission. It notes military authority, fears of civil sovereignty, and the evolving plan for a temporary island government under a commission. It contrasts imperial control with anticipated civil authority and references legal frameworks.
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