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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
1
A compact set of humorous and political musings covers Uncle Sam, Uncle Rus, and Aunt Hetty Green. It notes a Maryland congressman’s stunt, opinions on kissing and hysteria, and remarks on Macedonia and Turkey. The piece also reflects U S Anglo relations and Fourth of July fireworks.
The report says Russia leases part of Korea and pledges no telephone wires will be erected though barbed wire may appear. Gen Gomez captures 3000 Mausers after Ciudad Bolivar fell, supplying material for revolutions. Chicago faces a possible laundry strike amid jokes about washing shirts. A train trip from ocean to ocean via three mountain ranges takes seventy three hours, a feat to surprise the old world.
A California man successfully operated a flying machine for ten to fifteen minutes without incident. The report highlights rapid progress in aviation and the persistence of scientific advancement.
A columnist notes that many people lack proper boat etiquette at summer resorts and remarks on the obituary records, implying a trend of general disorder in leisure settings across the season.
The speaker Abdul Hamid apologizes for the assassination of a Russian consul, admitting sorrow and claiming honesty about his statement. The remark suggests a rare moment of candor in his public conduct.
A Chicago tenant reportedly shot a landlord who demanded rent. The incident highlights tensions over rent collection and tenant-landlord conflicts during financial hardship. Police are investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting.
A Philadelphia man has gone in sane because of excessive study of chess. The remark notes the unlikely cause and location with a hint of irony about the city.
Immense deposits of sulphur are reported on Unalaska Island near the Arctic Circle, a finding that challenges common beliefs linking sulphur to hot regions and may influence local industry and exploration plans.
In this prosperous era a man can possess millions and still escape suspicion until his death prompts scrutiny and mention of his fortunes.
The treasurer of the Preacher's Aid Society, who served twelve years without pay and embezzled 75000 dollars, faces potential prison if convicted. The statement notes he likely gets what is coming, unless the sentence includes prison time.
The discussion about the nutritional value of alcohol continues, but it should not disturb those seeking nourishment from bread and butter.
Edison tours in a automobile powered by his new battery claimed to run 100 miles. The report suggests motorists may soon gain a similar practical benefit.
The text notes the King privately circulating that his health is valued as much by those who drink water as by those who drink wine. It closes with a humorous dig at Edvard, calling him a fool for challenging the monarch.
The Duchess of Marlborough is angered by rumors that English authorities summoned her to a police court over fast driving. The piece notes a duchess rising from the ranks would not be so affronted.
In a humorous column the Atchison Globe critiques common beliefs about diet and hair care, urging readers to stop blaming dietary scraps for odd quirks. The piece uses playful religious imagery to tease anti dietary superstition.
Charles Taylor of Evans, a coal camp near Oskaloosa, is jailed on charges of criminally assaulting his 16 and 13 year old daughters and beating his wife. A mob of hundreds threatened lynching as Taylor was captured after fleeing to a neighbor’s house and later hidden near Olivette before being moved to jail.
Professor P G Holden of Iowa State College and George S Forest of Miles Iowa report Iowa corn crop at about 65 percent of average after a week tour across the southeast and through counties including Clinton Jones Fayette and Hardin They warn that favorable weather and late frosts will determine final yields with early frosts likely to reduce the crop.
In Nora Springs on August 25 a sneak thief entered Hotel Standard and stole about $80. About $60 was taken from Landlord Standard’s pants beneath his head while the remainder came from Mrs. Standard’s dress pockets. No arrests have been made.
Luella Anderson aged five dies of burns from a gasoline blaze while attempting to rescue a younger girl whose clothing was ignited. In Council Bluffs delegates to the Sixth district W C T U convention condemn drug store tippling and pledge not to trade at fountains serving alcoholic beverages. they accuse most local soda fountains of regular alcohol service without discrimination.
A tray of eighty one diamond rings valued at 3000 was taken from A C Taylor Sons jewelry store in Cedar Rapids. Police have no clue and believe expert diamond lifting was involved as show window doors were unlocked and slid back without noise.
W. M. Estes horse bucked, barbed wire wrapped around his body, was thrown and dragged a distance. Wire unwound by impact, he suffered heavy cuts from hips up, lower lip nearly severed, jugular exposed. He walked a mile for aid, six stitches used, refused liquor and anesthetics, rests and likely recovers.
Frank Martin of Marshalltown Iowa lies in a South Omaha hospital near death from severe facial trauma after leaping from a Burlington freight train. Doctors report crushed facial bones and no hope of recovery. police say he may have tried to board or alight a moving train.
Gilmore City reports a Chicago letter revealing the postmaster lives with another man’s wife. The couple separated and live apart after fourteen years of marriage, the husband at large continues his search, and the postmaster has reportedly resigned.
Rev. Chas. H. Marsh, a well known hero, refused $6,000 salary from an eastern ball club to become pastor of a small church at $600. He states money is no object and intends to preach the gospel. Marsh was formerly pastor of the Grundy Center Methodist church.
Laura Larsson a middle aged woman living alone in Albion Mawsonville district was assaulted by a man who entered her sleeping room tearing out the window screen. She fought him for an hour until exhausted when he accomplished his purpose and fled pursued by police.
Iowa City August 21 The university has received the gift deed from Mr and Mrs Euclid Sanders for the Terrill mill dam on the Iowa river a mile north of campus. The property valued at several thousand dollars completes a months long deal. The university will build a water power plant where the mill stood and establish a hydraulic laboratory as part of the school of applied science.
At the Des Moines Humane Society meeting the group urged a new state law to put all baby farms under board of control supervision. They cited widespread cruelty and possible murder of newborns, with witnesses hard to obtain under existing laws. The proposal aims to curb blackmail and ensure proper care, noting earlier case outcomes and use of publicity to shut farms down.
Davenport reports the start of work on the Iowa and Illinois interurban line linking Clinton with Davenport, with two other lines planned to connect Clinton and Muscatine. Additional routes from Iowa City and Cedar Rapids are projected. An authority estimates 50 million dollars needed for the lines around Davenport Rock Island and Moline. Promoter Thomas J. Wilcox of Des Moines says the Iowa and Illinois line has the best prospects.
Squire Ogdin, a longtime county resident and veteran, was killed at his farm when a scoop shovel he held while filling a corn wagon struck a protruding nail head in the bin floor. The impact drove him against the shovel handle, causing fatal injuries in a few hours.
Max Promenitz told his employer Jake Beal that he could not deliver milk. Beal struck him with a wedge, tied him to a tree, whipped him, and threatened to shoot him and Beal's mother. Beal was arrested, fined $25 and costs by Justice S. R. Thompson.
F A Houk a farmer with a wife and three children was killed when struck by a Wabash freight train while crossing the bridge after dark. The collision severed his head and mangled the body beyond recognition, following a night after visiting town and drinking whisky.
Eldora August 22 Mrs Joseph Stage a centenarian resident of this city suffered a serious head injury after a doorway fall. The three inch gash exposed the skull and left her briefly unconscious but she recovered and remains vital. She is noted as the oldest woman in central Iowa and previously endured a prolonged whooping cough episode.
Des Moines notes show 1902 1 240 marriage licenses and 345 divorces making 28 percent. Judge Howe calls the trend appalling while officials discuss railway service cuts and public amusements at the State Fair Ingersoll Park. Williams of Chicago plans suit after jail detention. Rail, education, and insurance news follow with scholarships and a major company sale.
Local notice lists L. N. Bowen and X. M. Stuart with A. D. Gray and Joseph Braden among the named individuals in the transcription.
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