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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
1
A Boston fifth floor blaze earned heroic rescues by firefighters for a woman and her son who were unconscious after a fall from a window. In Topeka, Mrs Nation led a raid on joints, clashing with a hatchet attack before police separated participants and charged Nation with riot.
The United States transport McPherson struck a reef eight miles west of Matanzas in fog on February 4 while en route from New York to Matanzas. All passengers were evacuated by ship’s boats and six tugs were sent from Tavern. No immediate danger unless a northerly develops.
Describes the solemn procession and ceremonies for Queen Victoria’s funeral. Reports on the gun carriage voyage, naval ships, and the royal mausoleum at Frogmore with Victoria and Prince Consort statues, the ornate interior, and the cost of the mausoleum. Mentions notable observers and surrounding military honors.
The Supreme Court declared the future amendment for biennial elections will stand, overturning a lower court decision. The ruling adheres to the prohibitory case precedent, requiring the amendment to be entered in journals of both legislative houses before proposing it. The opinion, signed Per Curiam, notes no dissent and declines to identify justices.
In Des Moines a crowd watched as workmen removed over $1,000 in cash and valuables from a fire damaged vault at Frankel Bros. A ladder and drill created a hole in the vault wall 100 feet above street level, a relay team ferried the treasure to safety, ending hours of tense tension.
An Omaha article accuses Minister E. H. Conger of sending two captured cannons to Iowa for the state historical building. It explains the weapons were Boxer era, not Chinese government property, and notes Conger offered them via letters in December. The piece ties a Des Moines backlash to the gift.
In a February 4 letter from Des Moines Gov. Shaw declares he will not seek or accept a third term. He notes pressure from friends and family but says political prudence and his judgment compel him to decline any candidacy or nomination under any circumstances.
J S Lothrop presents to the executive council a plan to recover from the federal government the interest on 1 098 950 dollars Iowa advanced for Civil War troop preparation. The state repaid the funds and interest, including 18 088 for the Spirit Lake rescue in 1867. The exact amount collectible is disputed while Attorney General Mullin and Gov Shaw weigh the issue before a decision.
W C T U leaders and Mrs Nation honor her anti saloon campaign. M J Dunlam of Bustington, president of the Town W C I U, supports her hatchet method as a push for better enforcement of laws. He notes officials fail to enforce prohibitions and towns should act.
Frank Dennis, charged with murdering John Worrell on a Missouri River sandbar in Monona County near Nebraska, was found to have killed with a blunt instrument. Dennis is jailed awaiting further proceedings. Also reported: Markman Charles Grimm crippled after a hay fork accident at his farm near Clear Lake. Smallpox quarantines at Iowa college cause alarm among students. A Hell resident, J. H. Miner, killed by a freight train. a new fire escape invention by Loretinski unveiled. Sadie Williams dies from accidental gun discharge. W Cork of Onawa celebrates birthday with 70 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. burglary at Rack Valley cafe.
Sweyn and Nolan restrain a knife-wielding Anderson as Nessa hides behind the curtain. Sweyn subdues the assailant, reassures Nessa, and tends to her and Anderson with care while Joohn assists. Nessa collapses in distress as Sweyn administers aid.
In a tense domestic moment Nessa discloses her brother is ill and Sweyn’s suspicions rise. Sweyn learns from Channing that the mental decline may be temporary and treatable, easing Nessa’s burden yet deepening their strained romance.
Dr Hewe tets that a skull tumor endangers memory and life. operation proceeds after Sweyn urges decisive action. Post op, memory returns and Nes becomes aware of her brother. The scene shifts to Neduiand and Redman as tension rises over money and family safety amid impending arrest.
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