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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
1
A mosaic of opinions and observations covers varied topics from education and industry to diplomacy and social norms. References range from Krupp bells and Krupp peace-makers to Edison, labor, church unsanitariness, and political tensions. The tone dashes between critique, humor, and editorial asides on modern life.
The four year old child of John Knight in Creston burned in an accidental fire after finding a match. Chickasaw County court adjourned with Judge Fellows presiding. John Thompson jailed for statutory offense. Knoxville reports County Auditor Van de Wilt arrested on forgery indictments affecting Lake Prairie and Summit townships. Boone sees three masked burglars rob a couple in a home near the German Lutheran church. Iowa Central derailments near Lacey cause major delays. multiple cars wrecked with few injuries. Grand River suffers gang activity with several indictments for cattle theft illegal liquor sales and arson. Kebfh Wapello county miners in a sharp-object dispute ends fatally for Slater. Williams claims self defense. Madrid resident S G Zeier injured grandson by accidental discharge near home. prognosis uncertain.
A gang of twenty laborers bound Chicago to Kansas City fought on a Rock Island passenger train near Centerville. Three men were seriously cut and one likely to die. Five men were removed to a hospital. Names were not given. The other fourteen were arrested at Trenton awaiting results of the inquiry.
Des Moines reports re election of M. J. Wragg of Waukee as president and Col. W. A. Burnap of Clear Lake as vice president. Wesley Greene and Elmer Reaves kept as secretary and treasurer. Directors from odd districts and related posts are updated with minor changes while most board members remain. Additional notes cover Iowa officers in the US Army Signal Corps and upcoming state fair premium boosts for cattle, plus a county delegate tally for next year’s Republican convention.
Delegates to the national reciprocity convention in Detroit adopted resolutions urging ratification of Kasson era treaties including with France and a speedy Newfoundland pact. They pressed for closer Canada trade and removal of duties on natural products, plus ambitious steps to secure broader liberal trade with all nations. The finance committee called for vigorous organization of auxiliary leagues and to hire organizers.
Washington reports a peaceful blockade near La Guayta Caracas. Minister Bowen pressures Venezuelan President Castro for release of British and German subjects detained there. Venezuelan ships captured near Port of Spain heighten tensions as U S France uncertain. Also notes 1902 Des Moines clearing house totals record $104.7 million with March peak.
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