09 May 1901
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
1
Reports from Chicago describe the first real panic since Phillips cornered the May corn market on the Chicago Board of Trade. Prices gyrated from 55 58 to 53 cents before closing around 55 1/2 cents, with Phillips earning an estimated 10 000 on the day as shorts scrambled to settle.
A massive blaze in Jacksonville Florida, sparked by defective wiring, raged for ten hours and destroyed much of the business and residential heart. Estimates place property losses between 10.5 and 15 million dollars with up to 15,000 homeless. the fire reached from Bridge Street to the St Johns River, burning 130 blocks and leaving the Western Union building as a lone structure on Bay Street. The fire chief was injured, and officials ordered saloons closed to aid relief efforts.
Retailers in St Joseph Missouri form a buyers organization to purchase by carload once a week. Orders go to headquarters and purchases cover sugar canned goods soap flour and staples, aiming to cut costs compared with single small orders. Local rubbers will still handle deliveries.
City commissioners deny special permission to close saloons for a religious ordinance. The move halts a planned bar shutdown and affects local workers and businesses. Protests arise as the action disrupts operations and prompts questions about enforcement.
A distiller named Baved Henderson died after an explosion involving a tub of yeast he was drawing off from at a Henderson, Sky site. The incident occurred during a work shift as the crew attempted to manage the submerged yeast quantity.
Five children of Joseph Satron perished in a Cedarville Ontario house fire that burned their home. Parton, his wife and one son escaped with injuries and survived.
Miners leaders vow to hold out six weeks challenging the export tax as a potential national paralysis. Parliament views a general strike as impractical though sympathy could grow if wages fall to recoupment. Chancellor Hicks Beach remains firm, with a government whip to secure unionist backing for the tax.
A photographer using a flashlight caused chaos at a Mascoutah Kennel Club of Chicago dog show. About 2,009 dogs were chained, aisles crowded with sightseers, and the flash plus fumes induced wild barking and pulling at chains. Women fainted but no injuries were reported. doors were closed for the night.
A Pekin dispatch dated May 1 to the Komische Zeitung in Berlin claims a bloody clash near Mukden with Russian losses of sixty killed and wounded, four officers killed, and General Aerpitski among the wounded. The report notes persistent rumors of renewed Manchurian fighting, likely urged to justify greater Russian military strength.
The Illinois Central and its Chicago machinists edge toward a settlement with minimal strike risk. Business Agent Broderick says concessions have been accepted and international officers will meet the company again on outstanding points as outside committee members depart for Lynchburg.
The body of 11 year old Rosenfield was drawn from the Mississippi near St Paul Minnesota on Thursday. Police believe William Rosenfield drowned his four children and himself over a week ago in a brutal crime. The couple’s abduction of the children from Minneapolis preceded the river drive.
A garbled notice reports the mayor resigning amid political upheaval. Key figures named include Lad and Bert, with references to soil and pools committees and a rescue effort by a team. The excerpt hints at internal strife and leadership change affecting city governance.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a payment of seventy thousand pounds or dollars for a seat and a related bid search. Details are unreadable.
The Conger party led by Maj. Conger arrived by private car from Omaha to Council Bluffs and Des Moines. They were met by relatives, with thousands lining the route. a grand reception followed at the Grand Motel. Dignitaries and local veterans joined a banquet before the Des Moines trip. Conger hinted at possible gubernatorial considerations after talks in Des Moines.
In darkness and smoke of the snow sheds the Haymond excursion train collided with the rear of limited No. 2 four miles east of Emigrant Gap California. Fireman James Saunders was killed and several passengers hurt. D O Mills Whitelaw Reid and wife seated at the dining table when the crash occurred. Reid suffered a facial cut but all escaped serious injury.
A garbled market listing shows quotations for hogs sheep and cattle and grains. Prices include wheat No 2 red and No 2 white, corn No 2, rye No 2, and various seasonal raises and declines.
Secretary A H Davison releases a table of railroad property taxes showing wide variability between tax payments and earnings from 1890 to present. The data compares gross and net earnings with assessments across main lines and system roads, listing several companies and their tax rates.
The Clay County Oil and Mineral Company, incorporated in Spencer with $50,000 capital, seeks $100,000 authorized capital. Founders include A W Ureene Q A B Newton and others. Initial shares total $50,000, with projected income $5,000 to begin oil fund work at Greenville. Officers to be elected after stock sale.
Hawarden residents mourn as 38 year old twins Jay and Joy, children of Mrs Layton Hubbard, perish in a barn fire on April 30. The mother, busy papering the kitchen, heard neighbors and found only scorched remains after a neighbor released a cow. Mrs Hubbard widow of Layton Hubbard, railroad brakeman, who died in 1895.
Archbishop Keane of Dubuque will tour eastern Iowa towns engaging in confirmation work. He aims to finish by May 26 to sail for Ireland in early June, then visit England before a brief European stay and a return to conduct the priests' retreat in August.
The body of Daniel Petary, a young man from near Mason City, was found Tuesday in a field near Taymouth after a snowstorm. Fire in Osceola destroyed two hotels, Osceola and Central, totaling 88000 with 2000 insurance. origin undetermined. Ground broken for college and a large land deal closes. details terse.
A Des Moines banker reports forged notes tied to Charles Blackman and a defalcation estimate up to 35000 dollars. About 17000 of the loss may be due soon, and the death of Blackman by his own hand is said to be precipitated by the scandal. Blackman held 12000 dollars in life insurance which could largely go to his family.
A borer named William G. or E Hugh McAlry fell 185 feet from the Boone viaduct under construction by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway over the Des Moines River. He plunged from the middle span through the falsework, striking three times before sinking in the muddy river. A nearby worker could not reach him. despite persistent dragging, the body had not been recovered at latest reports.
Delegates from Ottumwa Des Moines and other Iowa cities gathered in Burlington for the installation of the order of Eagles. A morning parade and afternoon street concert sparked police intervention as band music violated a Sunday ordinance. No arrests were made.
Gov. Shaw profits from a $250000 sale of half of 3400 acres near Beaumont owned with Lang Bros N C Harris and T M Walker of Des Moines. Shaw, owner of half the land, receives $125000. he earlier paid $80000 for his half two years ago. A separate note reports a missing horse and carriage after a bid by a stranger, with police seeking the outfit.
George McMahon, a prominent farmer from four miles southwest of Fort Dodge, disappeared after a drunken visit to neighbor John Loder on April 17. He left his horse and wagon and has not been seen since as officers conduct a thorough search for the missing man.
A miscellany of individuals and prospects appears in this era text. Names mentioned include Marshall Field and Senator Charles, along with Louis Godard the aeronaut planning Atlantic crossings. Others note Bruton, Prince Luigi Amadeo, and Brig. Gen. Funston, with glimpses of politics and sport.
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