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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
1
A collection of brief observations and quotes on Mary MacLane Edison Lipton and Shamrocks with reflection on floods, ladders and class pranks. It mentions a Sharon man who lost 2900 in Boston and Andrew D. White urging college training for office holding.
The remark suggests Russell Sage escape assessor persecution by adopting Hetty Green’s frugal living, opting for a Pullman car or an automobile as a mobile residence.
The only art treasures Mr Morgan brought back were engraved portraits of American statesmen and a pocketful of $1,000 bills.
The passage notes that the pioneer American baby born in Guam is a girl and mocks Uncle San’s abdication to Aunt Samantha, signaling a light tone about family names and roles.
The article notes the new Baltimore mayor is too occupied with official matters to attend social obligations. It suggests citizens might accept neglect of social duties if he continues to fulfill the core responsibilities of governance.
The remark notes a University of Chicago professor condemns soda water on moral grounds but argues that denouncing now is untimely and unnecessary.
A Passaic man aged 38 has ten children with eight of them born as four couples. The situation is drawing interest and may reach the President if the pattern continues.
On board the Kearsarge Emperor William spoke with a lank Yankee named Scanlon. He is urged to hurry home and write his reminiscences.
Scientists describe the origin of the stomach as arising from a single cell life form resembling ancient bacteria. The account credits its emergence for enabling complex digestive systems and transforming early life.
Discussion on whether using mourning envelopes with a black postage stamp is proper etiquette and considered in good taste. The piece weighs social norms and personal choice in honoring grief.
An Australian citizen claims to have invented a perfect rainmaking device but should avoid the United States this summer, according to expert advice.
In a divorce defense a Brooklyn man swore his wife cared more for their pet dog than for him. The remark echoes de Stael who quipped that she prefers dogs the more she sees men.
Henry Watterson says the move to remove University of South Dakota President Droppers for a past drink is an attack on American liberties. He argues the effort is politically motivated and undermines constitutional rights.
The article notes Columbia considering a $10,000,000 gold offer and suggests spending millions to wire Washington to gauge Uncle Sam’s reaction. It frames the decision as a test of federal reception before finalising the payment method.
Dubuque reports Green Island nearly wiped from the map after the Maquoketa dam failed. Residents escaped by fleeing to higher ground as houses, crops, and livestock were swept away. Mrs. Sam Streis, visiting from the Maquoketa valley, drowned. her body recovered later.
Captain J F Merry Col H H Rood and Senator L C Blanchard travel from Des Moines to New York as Vicksburg commission subcommittee members to interview sculptors for the Iowa state monument at Vicksburg. Generals Howard and Dodge, Union Club dinner guests. State appropriated 150000, about 100000 for the state monument, rest for regimental monuments.
Sac City notes a worker named Jesse Peacock nearly dies when his jacket is caught in a steam pump shaft during bridge demolition over the Raccoon river. He is spun by the shaft, his clothing shredded, with a head near collision but his injuries limited to a badly cut arm and other bruises.
A 15 year old boy from Marshall Minnesota named Nichols was arrested for stealing $10 bicycle fixtures and a watch in Britt. He confessed to stealing the money and fixtures but denied taking the watch. Police found burglar tools on him and said he had lent them to another boy who had gone to Des Moines with him. He was arrested after returning from Des Moines and is jailed awaiting trial.
A prominent Johnson county woman, wife of a leading citizen and daughter of another, was arrested by Sheriff Hofer after months of investigation. She allegedly secured money and goods by signing false names and forging signatures, defrauding merchants and banks. She has confessed to numerous acts over months, but her identity remains undisclosed.
Des Moines witnesses a focused discussion at the State Association of County Attorneys on separate institutions for inebriates. John A. Hammill argues for a semi penal facility funded by liquor taxes to restrain and reform inebriates without placing them in insane asylums. The group largely agrees a distinct institution is needed though jury trial for inebriates remains debated.
Des Moines reports the executive council finished hearings on real estate assessments and prepared to hear railroad cases. County representatives from Woodbury to Polk argued assessments are fair with no further increases likely while some officials proposed options and policy ideas.
Charles Ruppert lies in critical condition after being knocked senseless with a jack screw by Wilfred Thompson. Ruppert is partially paralyzed and speechless. Thompson, under arrest, is accused of assault after a saloon quarrel and later lying in wait for Ruppert.
Kishinev July 15. The death of boy Dougpassary blamed on Jews is proven a crime by a gardener who confessed he and the boy’s uncle committed it. New Kishinev governor Prince Ursuoff has met with leading Jews to discuss the affair.
July 9 report from Toledo states Father Dustal, Chelsea’s Catholic priest, drowned while bathing in the Iowa river. Widow Mary Begley of Duncombe seeks $40,000 damages from Colby Bros., saloon keepers, for supplying liquor that allegedly led to her husband Jerry Begley’s death beside the Illinois Central right of way in September 1903. The petition requests $20,000 actual and $20,000 exemplary damages.
Twenty three head of Mr. Flynn’s best steers were driven from a Ryder siding to Madrid and shipped through to Chicago. The cattle were billed by Clay Robinson and Company and were later found in Chicago with a marked car and brand. The loss includes shrinkage and the thieves’ scheme involved an unknown shipper and fictitious billing.
The Von Skike livery barn, the city’s finest, burned completely destroying hay, carriages, wagons and harness. The loss is at least 6000 dollars with about 4000 dollars insured. The origin is unknown. Nearby properties including Ellis lumber yard and Harrington dwelling were saved by tireless effort. Fifteen minutes after ignition the building collapsed into smoldering ruins.
Herman E Myers of Charles City who had lived in Waterloo about a month tried to shoot himself in the mouth with a 32 caliber revolver. The bullet lodged in the roof of his mouth and was removed from the left nostril. He was discovered by his landlady who restrained him as he drew a razor. He will live. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
Assistant State Dairy Commissioner P H Kieffer says Iowa creamery products rise 7 or 8 percent this year over last year due to better pasturage. Creamery inspection across the state shows overall satisfaction despite some prosecutions for dairy regulation violations, with negligence being severely dealt with.
In Cedar Rapids on July 14 Ed Hale was killed when a sand and clay bank caved in as he loaded earth from an overhanging bank on First Avenue and Eleventh Street West. The body showed no significant wounds, and the bank stood about ten feet high.
Sioux City July 14 burglars entered the vacant home of David Davidson while the family was away at Clear Creek. The robbers ransacked the house but left many pieces of silver plate untouched, suggesting money was the target though exact taken items are not yet known.
Chris Peter son, a wealthy Grant township farmer near Clear Lake, hanged himself after suffering sunstroke and mental distress. The incident follows reports of his long ill health and unrecovered condition, explaining the suicide as a result of mental aberration.
Governor Cummins receives Roosevelt thanks for Iowa visit. State treasurer reports biennial receipts of 6.18 million and year ending 1903 balance of 1.57 million. Warrant redemptions, civil war and Spanish American War claims, Rock Island filing fee 125,000, and university, college, and normal disbursements detailed. Milwaukee considers Des Moines shops. Masonry history by Joseph Morcomb. notarial certificates exceed 6,000. Mexican prison rights protest. various local rail and telegraph developments and a Carnegie library for Ames at 10,000.
Fragmentary OCR notes list county officials including W. Kent and G. W. La as attorney and coroner or board of supervisors.
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