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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
9
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a superior blood purifier and tonic, claiming it strengthens circulation, digestion, and nerves without minerals. It cites Urbana resident testimonials about skin disease and cancer recovery, praising root and herb components and warning against fermenting impurities in the blood.
A reunion of survivors of the Vicksburg campaign is called for June 4 to 6 in Dubuque, linked to the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Captain J F Merry chairs, with Iowa organizations invited to hold hourlong regimental reunions. The intent is to share status of the Vicksburg National Military Park and discuss monument placement by regimental commissioners.
The State Board of Control presents the first quarterly statement of subsistence costs for Iowa state institutions. Total supplies issued in the quarter reach 215,221.99 dollars, with on hand value at 210,882.63 dollars. Notable items include provisions, household stores, clothing, fuel and light, hospital and medical supplies, and transportation of students among other categories.
Des Moines Iowa May 1 President Coffin of the Iowa Loan and Trust company reports the investigation into the book accounts of B F Grayson former cashier shows a shortage of 4100. Relatives of Grayson have renewed promises to make good the shortage as soon as possible. Creston Ind May 1 Ed Knight and Sam Powers real estate dealers face indictments for forging a deed in Marion county. Internal revenue shows March 1901 receipts totaling 24030745.
May 1 reports from Creston Indiana say a prominent kidnaping sensation collapsed. A boy named Sternberg reportedly disappeared after seen with tramps and a man named Charles Wilson was arrested out west, with alleged plans to kidnap the youth, but the case appears to have dissolved into a fiasco.
Boone County Sheriff Garnder pursues a gang of cattle thieves active in Boone and neighboring counties. After a midnight raid on Ira Luther’s cattle ranch, a man named S. EB. Carter was arrested in Boone following a stalled shipment from Kelly to Smith & Co. in Chicago. Carter claimed to have bought the cattle but failed to justify his possession, leading to bond failure and detention.
Des Moines Iowa April 92 Joseph Kaas a Sioux county farmer near Alton learned his Alaska windfall from backing cook Hans Anderson who stayed in the gold rush. Anderson found mines and now reportedly worth 250000 dollars, owning the town's best business in Ketchikan.
Otto Brown of Dubuque, employed on the new convent at Rockwell City Iowa, fell sixty five feet from a cupola while working. He struck the corner of the building fifteen feet below, was unconscious briefly, but soon recovered and returned to work.
SHONANDOAH Iowa April 29 W L Parks a member of Company Fifty first regiment who went to the Philippines received word Monday that the settlement of an estate in which he was interested is complete and his share will be 2600 The case has occupied the courts for fifteen years.
Dubuque Iowa April 29 Judge Shiras of the federal court has received word that his son Frederick, now in the volunteer army in the Philippines, has been appointed a lieutenant in the regular army.
F P Brown a New York clothing company salesman died suddenly of apoplexy at the Churchill hotel in Newton Iowa. His body was taken to Dakota City Iowa by his brother for burial. Contracts for Iowa Building in Davenport let for next fiscal year include J Wylie coal Crystal Ice J H C Peterson & Son miscellaneous items. Welcome Minister Conger to Des Moines as Federation of Woman's Clubs allowed use of the state capitol for his return reception marking the first time the building hosts a nonofficial event.
Chicago Great Western officials led by President A B Stickney and Samuel Stickney arrived to advance a Fort Dodge Omaha route with a 300000 dollar Des Moines river bridge. The project aims for a rapid start this summer, with surveys under J W Colt and a Sioux City branch, linking Fort Dodge to Council Bluffs Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis, and a shorter overall distance than existing lines. General offices opened for the new road.
Belle Plaine April 30 A man named Andrew Mehan about 80 fell from an iron coping of the Burley house sixteen feet to the brick pavement below. He died instantly from a broken neck and crushed skull. Mehan was a single man and a section foreman on the I N railroad.
RED OAK Ia April 30 Pluma Nordquist 12 year old daughter of C Nordquist clothing merchant here was killed while riding with two other girls. The pony she rode became frightened and ran away. She fell, her foot caught in a rein and she was dragged nearly a half mile. The pony fell and died. (Note: OCR fragment contains garbled phrasing)
Kidney trouble causes rapid heartbeats and overworked heart from thick poisoned blood. Modern science links many diseases to kidney problems. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is marketed as a proven kidney remedy with sample bottles and pamphlets offered by mail from Binghamton New York.
Adelbert Hay son of the secretary of state resigns from his post as United States consul general at Pretoria. The resignation takes effect tomorrow and a successor has not been chosen. The high cost of living in Pretoria may leave the office vacant until Congress acts on a salary increase recommendation.
In Anaconda Montana on April 27 two burglars forced entry to the Alaska saloon and carried a 300 pound safe to an express wagon. They drove beyond the city limits, shattered the safe and took $10,000 in gold before escaping with the damaged container and loot.
The article notes unique perks for members of foreign legislatures. Danish MPs may enjoy a free seat at the Royal Theater in Copenhagen anytime. Norwegian lawmakers receive free medical attention and nursing during sessions. MPs reportedly extend these benefits to include gymnastics, massage, baths, wine, and dental work at no cost.
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