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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
4
A barrage of quips and snippets touches on war, politics, scientists, and social oddities. Sharp asides reference General Sherman, King of Spain, Kentucky law, and the San Jose scale versus the Chinese ladybug. The column lampoons fashion, industry, and public affairs with a jittery, witty tone.
A ceremonial parade and cemetery services were held in Onetha Connell Wuffs to honor Colonel William J. Kinsman on the thirty-ninth anniversary of his death at Black River Bayou. Veterans from Iowa and nearby states attended, with flag, sword, and regimental contingents from the Fourth and Twenty-third Iowa volunteers. Speakers Emmet Tinley, J A Straight, and J W Dewese delivered remarks on his leadership and legacy.
Attorney General Mullan has received letters from Secretary Shaw and Speaker Henderson confirming Iowa will receive nearly $500,000 from the general government for money expended during the Civil War in troop equipment. The funds are to be included in the appropriation bill, with expected arrival in the state treasury before Congress adjourns around August 1, 1900.
Budd killed one hundred live pigeons on the Omaha club grounds May 19 to defend the Hazzard trophy cup. Budd of Des Moines produced unmatched marksmanship with many birds downed as rival shooters failed to match his flawless performance on a perfect day.
The partly decomposed body of a newborn was discovered in the water closet vault of J. B. Mallierland at Seanhope. The McFarland residence was occupied weeks earlier. An inquest at Corsner Hall returned a verdict of death from unknown causes. Suspicion pointed to one party, but no direct proof against either side. Mason acquitted in Shenandoah murder case. partner Dewis convicted of second degree murder. The trial followed the death of Oscar Miller. Wade, stabbed at the bapia cafe, died from the injuries.
Museming May 15 reports Thomas Beeb found guilty of outraging a named individual. The judge granted a motion for a new trial as debates continue in the public arena. The article notes ongoing legal proceedings and related political commentary.
Des Moines officials move toward municipal control of the waterworks by approving an $80,000 warrant to be issued to Des Moines Water Company once the contract is approved. The city already holds $73,000 in the water fund and has $40,000 earmarked for plant purchase or new plant construction. City Auditor Lucas will issue warrants per council instruction after city solicitor and Judge Bishop approve the contract.
Des Moines May 16 The Iowa Supreme Court rules that liquor sales by agents of nonresidents, completed by delivery within Iowa, fall under interstate commerce and are not indictable under the state mulct law. The decision reverses the Haunphy case and affects numerous seizures and suits involving carriers and bootleggers.
Kid Noble was convicted and given a life term for the January saloon murder of Tom Morgan. Trial lasted the previous week with a verdict of murder in the first degree. The case arose after Noble and Morgan, in a Hobbs, argued over a woman leading to Noble firing a gun in the saloon, then fleeing before capture as police closed in. Noble, a known figure in Muh and Jowa sporting circles, was widely discussed in local circles.
Willis Kennedy of Bloomfield killed himself with a shotgun in his wife’s presence on May 17. He drank liquor and tried to persuade her to witness his action, but she could not stop him despite assistance from a livery barn employee who came to help.
Muscatine May 15 William Ferguson aged fifty years committed suicide. He had earlier run a pitchfork into Jus allamoen causing temporary injury. It was during one of these fits that he ended his life. He was a bachelor.
Newton, May 25. The dynamylen of Mr and Mrs Piilus, laborers of Mock Grew township near Grinnell, fatally scalded. The report lists several names and local figures amid garbled text from OCR, indicating a fatal scalding and ensuing local notices.
Ferdinand Clerc, mayor of Trinite and Mont Pelee survivor, recalls May 8 rumblings and a flight with family from St Pierre. He warned friends, saw a massive flame wall roars through the city, and witnessed mules and bystanders burned as ash and lava toppled the town.
A staged report from St Vincent details a volcanic disaster with 1700 estimated dead, 1300 buried and mass ash covering Georgetown. Gangs search for bodies as 6000 destitute seek aid. British Indefatigable ferries supplies while authorities supervise relief efforts and unsafe housing collapses under hot grit.
Osceola May 16 Fred Fleming and J Beakler of Osceola exchanged pistol shots in a duel over jealous family quarrels. Five shots were fired with no injuries. Beakler was jailed while Fleming fled and has not yet been turned in.
A detailed allocation being prepared shows Wat Guiing directing expenses for the smallpox epidemic in Des Moines. The city has expended around 210,000 for vaccination, post, and related costs, with several figures and names obscured by the damaged text.
In Washington May 14 16 and 17 the Senate and House debated fortifications and naval appropriations. Proctor of Vermont pressed an article barring disappearing gun carriages, while Perkins of California defended them. In the House naval funding dominated, with advocates of stronger battleships and questions over Philippine policy and Appalachian forest reserves. The May 16 17 sessions featured McLaurin's sustained Philippine critique and a sharp exchange over outrages in the islands, alongside naval bill maneuvering and the Samuels-Salley controversy.
Report from Houston and Dallas May 20 describes a tornado sweeping Goliad Texas killing ninety eight and injuring over one hundred. The majority of casualties were in the west negro district as 150 stores and residences were destroyed and property losses may reach 205000. San Antonio and Austin areas also suffered heavy damage with widespread property loss and scattered injuries.
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