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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
2
A scrambled assemblage of quips touches on libel law in Philadelphia, mock diplomacy by Russia and Japan, insurance jokes about inheritance tax, and a parade of public figures. It notes zincs on wages, divorce, and fiction about a cemented St Mark camp, all in a brisk, periodical commentary voice.
A mass of items from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines and Davenport detail a violent domestic case in which AAARO Rezac shot his wife and injured himself after a divorce decision, a Drake University athletics win sealing the state meet cup, and boilerplate political debates and court rulings. Other reports cover drownings, rail and fire incidents, murders, and a tornado’s destruction near Des Moines, with multiple arrests and inquiries shaping the week.
Des Moines suffers the worst Iowa flood on record with the Des Moines river reaching 24 feet, submerging 2000 to 5000 homes and 500 businesses. Bridges closed, rail service halted, street cars out, and relief centers opened as authorities warn of pneumonia risk among flood victims. Losses expected to approach or exceed one million dollars with numerous towns statewide affected and calls for possible extra legislative action.
May 30 1908 Des Moines notes report W F Cherry selling Deg Moi es and Southern railroad to A B Stickney who may sell to Chicago Burlington and Quincy. Denials follow amid meetings with Harris and Stickney and talks of Burlington alliance with J J Hill. Tornado claims rise as Iowa Mutual Tornado Association handles over 700 claims with 101 million in insured value. forecasts show many losses to be paid swiftly. Reports also cover G A R reunion talk, storm anomaly near Getchel home, and various regional civic improvements including a new swine judging pavilion at the Iowa State Fair Grounds.
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