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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
2
A garbled column catalogues varied items from a late nineteenth or early twentieth century issue. It mentions stock market chatter, theatre and show business, racing and horses, a Pennsylvanian penal note, advertising quirks, Lipton testimonial imagery, and references to Macedonia and cross channel travel.
Des Moines reporters review the Butler Bremer Thirty nineth district contest as the Iowa state elections board voids Larkin’s nomination and leaves the field open for a new candidate. The board cites irregular convention action while noting Loesbe did not secure a nomination. The panel may allow another nomination by the same delegates, with potential renomination or a fresh choice by the senatorial committee.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Anti-Saloon League reorganized on an Ohio model with a board of trustees to select active workers and campaign committees. The move aims to prevent political capture and may name G R Malone as state superintendent. delegates from church conferences will choose trustees.
Wm Aisten files in Harrison county district court for 10000 against Logan Milling company over a dam raising on the Boyer river above Logan. He seeks 2000 for land damage and 8000 for crop losses across five years. case may set precedent for other damaged landowners.
Clarinda reports Claus Herneich a well known German farmer living east of town killed himself yesterday morning by hanging. Despondency due to ill health is given as the suspected cause.
The Monona and Harrison counties seek to establish a large drainage ditch to the Missouri River near Little Lim. Report endorsed by C G Elliott and A B Hasbrook highlights vast earthwork, road laterals, and 3 122 740 cubic yards moved at an estimated cost of 238 238 06. Public health and welfare touted. November board action anticipated.
Secretary Irwin Simpson of the Town Department of Agriculture released a financial statement showing the department in excellent condition. The recent state fair netted 14755.81, with a season ending October 1 and a treasury balance of 27701.48. Receipts from the fair totaled 51128.42 while expenses were 21789.62 and premiums paid 23812.3. The association spent 17773 on permanent improvements and 1422 on non fair expenses.
The United States Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling upholding Iowa's provision that railroad corporations pay signer fees on appeals from condemnation jury findings. The case, involving the Minneapolis & St Louis Railway from Clay County, was argued as a challenge to potential discrimination in the Iowa statute.
Des Moines, the protected cruiser, is 90 percent complete and moved from Fore River yards in Quincy to Charlestown for dry docking. Copper plating below the water line will be applied, a process to take about a month before builder’s trials along the Cape Cod course begin.
Miss M A Wood a Washington post office clerk filed suit in New York for 23 000 claiming breach of promise to marry United States Senator Themes Platt of New York. She arrived with legal counsel and tender letters to discuss the engagement, while attempts to suppress the matter were reported.
New York October 16 announcement says United States Senator Thomas C. Platt and Mrs Lillian T Jenexer married at the Holland house of Sender. Rev Dr Borrell officiated before immediate family. The couple planned a private ceremony amid public speculation. They will depart this evening for a short trip.
In Omaha a reported threat against Miss Mae Woods prompted Senator Piatt to deny involvement. A telegram from New York claimed Woods’ suit was settled, with two strangers visiting Piatt at his hotel and witnesses later discussing a settlement.
In Pittston two steel groups clash as United States Steel declines to acquire an interest in Crystal Steel. Crude rel company officials announce plans to proceed with a rival integration, citing Clairton Steel's independent ore lands and plants. Directors suggest possible dividend suspensions to fund larger operations.
J. H. Tillman gains not guilty verdict in a concealed weapons indictment after a twenty hour jury deliberation in Lesingston South Carolina. He thanks supporters and says he anticipated no serious consequences while lamenting Mr Gomes death and calling for an impartial later trial. He sought a change of venue due to local prejudice and asserts his duty in the circumstances.
London reports the Morning Advertiser says the boundary tribunal nearly concedes the American case. The Marvis Advertiser claims Canada will react with consternation and asserts its map and explanation show the ruling’s impact, praising Clifford Sits’s preparation and presentation.
In Ort 15 a mutiny aboard the pirate ship ends in several deaths as runaways Johnston Herman and others are slain or forced overboard. The vessel returns to Nestus where authorities recover rifles ammunition and a stash of money. One crew member is captured and weapons found aboard. The motive appears to be killing the outlaws and seizing their loot.
Reports from Panama indicate Nicaragua and Guatemala prepare for war against El Salvador and Honduras. Ze laya and Est rado Osbrem reportedly marshal ten thousand Guatemalan troops toward the Salvadorean frontier. Santa Ana hosts a Salvadorean army under General Ro salade as forces mobilize near Acajlita and La Union.
Viceroy Alexieff reviews 76000 troops in Manchuria after last week's war game. Officials tout Russia's strength as an object lesson while reports say landing forces at Talien-Wan were repulsed and Port Arthur defenses breached at three points. Navy reinforcements are en route and evacuation plans are not expected.
London reports reassure that Japan has received a telegram from Tokyo indicating no need for alarm over the Far East. The message was not a reply to prior cabled notes, suggesting alarmist rumors prompted speculation. Reports from Shanghai and Port Arthur add that negotiations and troop movements appear calm.
Oct. 14 Yekonama reports that Tokyo conferences among cabinet ministers and veterans statesmen suggest a peaceful solution. Baronce Rosen and Baron Kommura led talks while M. Lesser warned China that rejecting Russian demands could seal Manchuria occupation. Russian troops bolster New Chwang with two battalions.
William Fenton, a well known young farmer from four miles east of Eldora, vanished after leaving September 15 to view land in Southern Missouri. He carried a $500 draft that arrived at a local bank endorsed. He suffered severe headaches and his friends fear he may have gone insane.
In Buchanan county Albert Sauer sues Robert Nehls executor over notes and mortgage on a farm tied to 1909 loan terms. Lower and upper courts uphold that documentary evidence overrides testimony, dismissing the action.
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