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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
1
A collage of brief items and quips from a early 20th century page: notes on a Missouri man making cigars from straw, Galileo-like claims about poverty, a proposed world’s fair in France for 1911, and satirical takes on politics, science, and society. Includes mentions of Sassback, Spreckels, Queen Alexandra, Langley, and London to Canada travel.
Adel Iowa December 21 Coroner Lodis jurors found the Milwaukee wreck near Adel caused by operator David W Sleator 18 of Clive and his inexperience led to an order misfile and a head end collision that killed three Des Moines men The jury blamed the operators youth and inability to handle complex orders but stopped short of blaming the railroad company Sleator testified claiming innocence and detailing his brief training and duties as dispatcher Litten denied responsibility for the crash and Sleator drew sympathy
A coroner report from Decatur county indicates Mrs. Charles Woodward died after convulsions while en route to her mother’s home. Autopsy suggested possible strychnine poisoning, pending chemical analysis by Drake University Professor Kinney. A son’s inheritance dispute and life policy are noted amid the investigation.
In Dubuque on December 18, Edward Klein, a young man from near West Union Iowa, writes to Sheriff Finch confessing a forged West Union bank check for 918.60. The sheriff tracks him to Minneapolis where Klein is jailed in West Union awaiting grand jury action after the forgery. A second item reports a $2,000 fire at Estherville damages a residence and greenhouses of Mrs. H A Jehu with little insurance.
The barn of C H Weedman on the east bank of Wari Lake burned to the ground killing twelve valuable horses. Weedman, a prominent stock gasser in the area, faces a heavy financial loss as the blooded animals were very valuable. The note ends with a playful sports editor quote about an ill football reporter and a joking war correspondent line.
Des Moines reports that Iowa Building and Loan companies will wind up operations after a new law capped revenue at 5 percent. State auditor B F Carroll notes the industry is ending long standing high returns and frequent failures. Boone Building and Loan sought authority to wind up under new rules but no action was taken. Most firms are ceasing solicitations while orderly windups protect investors.
Des Moines reports strong statewide interest in the Cape Breton Coal and Iron Co job stock sale. The Des Moines firm owns about forty square miles of Cape Breton coal and iron lands, with confident forecasts of rapid development and high profit for investors. A booklet detailing the enterprise is mailed free upon request. Three children burned to death in Allamakee County home fire after parents were away. The Batten family tragedy occurred at New Albin, leaving five children in peril. only two older siblings escaped.
Webster City report states the Garden City bank was robbed Wednesday night. About 500 dollars were taken after the safe was blown open with two explosions. A nearby observer saw men outside during the heist, suggesting inside help. Owner D. Ballard and N. Drake held the bank.
Two young men named John Williams and Henry Sperrin were arrested yesterday morning in Sioux Rapids. Nearly all valuables stolen from the Javin Grove post office on October 16 were found in their possession, totaling over $2,000. The suspects are held on multiple charges and have been taken to Fort Dodge.
Notes from Des Moines report a push by osteopaths for an osteopathic representative on the state board of health and medical examiners, plus calls for stricter care of the feeble minded. A seven-foot mastodon tusk presented to the state historical society is described as among the finest specimens. Bank and rail issues, grain elevator debates, and a murder exhumation at Belle Plaine are summarized with various public notices and local concerns.
Denver reports show irrigation farming booming, led by potato and wheat yields in Fort Collins and Grealey areas. Potatoes dominate with 11,000 packs from 80 acres. total farm returns exceed 26,000 on 160 acres, net around 21,000 after costs. Western slope predicts fruit shipments nearing 3 million dollars next year, with Mesa, Delta, and Montrose counties driving a million plus in 1903 fruit receipts. The San Juan and Uncompahgre valleys attract settlers. Damp D&RG officials note profits rising from agriculture, not mining.
The copy urges travelers between the West and East to use the New York Central citing time, equipment, roadbed, dining car service and scenic attractions. A 2-cent stamp sent to George A Penlie, General Passenger Agent, Grand Central Station, New York, requests the Illustrated Catalogue of the Four-Track Era.
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