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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
3
A garbled tasting of late 19th century headlines and quips covers politics, finance, science, and society. Mentions of Weyler, Roosevelt, Mount Pelee, and Mont Pelee erupt, with varied notes on beer, laws, and public behavior. Diverse voices comment on kings, editors, and public figures amid chaotic urban life.
Governor Cumming announced two commissions to oversee public works and monuments in Iowa. The Capitol Improvement Commission includes Abraham F A Penk, Prof. Charles A Cumming, and Edward K Schoentgen, with duties tied to a quarter million dollar appropriation and future biennial funding. The Lookout Mountain Monument Commission lists multiple state and local figures. A third commission, Lookout Mountain, will oversee $50 000 for three monuments with limited initial expenditure.
Two suits totaling 12000 dollars were filed in Fort Dodge Iowa against the Western Union Telegraph Company. Plaintiffs Schelver Bros of Britt and the Bank of Havelock allege a large swindle involving cattle and a forged Bank of Denison check delivered via telegram. The case seeks damages of 6072 dollars plus interest, with the bank claiming 4500 against the same grounds.
Des Moines reports Letson Ballet convicted in federal court of using the United States mails to defraud over a five-count indictment linked to the White Sangol mine promotion. Sentencing set after motion for new trial. Balliel to remain on bond pending ruling with potential appeal up through the U.S. Supreme Court.
Garden Grove on June 7 saw a fatal shooting at The Virth drug store. Clark, a young farmer, is in custody claiming self defense over his wife. He borrowed a double barreled shotgun before returning to the store and firing, killing the prominent resident. Police remain divided on the motive as the town reels from the violent incident.
A large fire swept through Farnhamyilie destroying the post office and several stores including B. Rhlehart general store H. J Cook and K. Luthlan harness shop M. L. Picht restaurant C. L. Clearwater music shop and Rinnehart real estate office. Losses total about 20000 with insurance covering most. Firefighters and volunteers fought the blaze. several residents were badly burned.
An official decree effective June 1 states the Burlington Cedar Rapide Northern railroad is absorbed by the Rock Island route. The former line becomes the Rock Island lawn division while local officials stay on until full reorganization. Center Junction and Center Pondan report regional fire damage destroying several businesses including Baum's drug store and James C. Smith's grocery. Five years jail for Earl Garman after pleading guilty to attempted murder. a quarrel over property was cited as cause. Sioux City reports a new top price for beef cattle at 715, a record high. Mrs. Hossack, back from Anamosa, remains seriously ill in Indianoia health notes.
Washington June 9 Senate approves the Philippine government bill by 43 to 3 with three Republicans and one Democrat opposing. House moves on river and harbor bill. Nicaragua canal debate shifts to measures on canal routes and presidential safeguard provisions.
Washington June 7 General Miles is suspected of guiding a charge against Lieutenant T F Arnold by supplying papers to Senator Culbertson. An official inquiry probes how the records leaked from the War Department and whether Miles will retire. Officials deny department involvement and blame unknown clerical sources. The Philippine Committee press for full access to all related papers, while Secretary Root defends his openness.
Reports from Wheeling West Virginia indicate a fatal shooting during a strike day tied to the United Mine Workers action. The incident occurred near a settling of nonunion workers, with authorities noting intensified disruptions across rail and river transportation as miners walked off the job.
Des Moines June 7 1902 report covers Vernon Walch vs Union Central Fire Insurance Co ruling on policy dispute with Hogg as insured. Also Wallace Piercy controversy, Wallace damages of 1.4, and hog cholera cure debates. Iowa fire insurers 311 million in risks 2 million losses. state taxes and fees totaled over 1.5 million. Encampment dates for Iowa National Guard regiments tentatively set. Edison and Mutual Telephone case damages 7500 set. other state contracts awarded for tobacco and lamp material. Train wreck near Otis injures ten. one captain not expected to survive. A sailor anecdote and a jab at Ethan Allen misquote close the report.
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