27 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Davenport Daily Republican
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
1
Keokuk reports the last legislature's act to remove children from incompetent mothers and place them in better homes was ruled unconstitutional for title and jury trial deficiencies. An appeal to the supreme court followed as the case drew wide national and scientific sociologist interest.
Fort Dodge Aug 26 three Assyrian emigrant boys arrested recently were tried at Clarion and are returning to their homeland penniless Melham Koury, last of his family, begs to stay but has no funds Investigations may imprison the smuggler who took their money Burlington improvements at Creston Aug 2 the Burlington road undertakes a planned project costing nearly 545,000 The north part of the round house is torn down and rebuilt wider by about 20 feet to a new structure
Two accidents reported near Wesley include Ira Adams who fell about 30 feet and broke a leg, while J Scott Stover was thrown from a buggy during a runaway caused by a threshing outfit near Britt. Waterloo Canning company offers a 35 reward for corn thefts amid high losses. A Modern Woodman meeting at Prairie Queen ends in a fight with Alfred Tupinré badly assaulted by Jesse White.
The ritual led to a fight where White struck Alfred Hilptpre with four silver dollars tied in a handkerchief. Hilptpre sustained deep scalp wounds but is expected to recover. White was arrested and jailed awaiting hearing on assault with intent to do great bodily injury. Washington items note currency dividend, bank reserves, and appointments.
A. J. McCulloch an early Monona county settler dies at his Lincoln township home farm aged 84. Born in West Virginia in 1828 he came to Union county Iowa in 1838 and moved to Monona county in 1878. He leaves a family of 14 children.
News from Sioux City reports the death of Miss Josephine Mekkelson a noted Methodist missionary in Portuguese Africa. The message confirms her passing and notes her long service in the region.
Sioux City police search for Mrs Clara Otis believed to have died by her own hand. She lives with five children at Fourth and Iowa where the youngest is 36 months old. She kissed goodbye Sunday morning and said she would not be seen again. Her husband William Otis, away in a threshing gang, has supported the family and they have not lived together for months.
A divorce action was dismissed at the wife's request last May. She vanished after bidding her children goodbye and was reportedly staying with a neighbor. Police halted searches late last night as her husband suspects she may have left the state. Separate item notes the Iowa Commission on the Louisiana Purchase Exposition meeting at the St Louis fairgrounds this week with headquarters in a historic building. Insurance firms report a hard season due to wind hail and the elements. Dallas County prepares to dedicate the new courthouse on Sept 19 during the county fair with Governor Cumming and Des Moines Mayor Bren ton scheduled to attend.
A received gram from President Mariquin reports Colombia’s interior is quiet aside from distant Isthmus troubles. Bogota officials show Concha has provided canal treaty modification terms to Secretary Hay, which are not yet accepted at the capital. Officials remain confident agreement will be reached.
Kansas City hosts Haworth Association of America triennial reunion with several hundred members from Kansas Iowa Illinois North Carolina Tennessee Missouri and Oregon gathering through Thursday The group traces to George Haworth the emigrant and William P Haworth serves as national president and host to kin attending the event.
In Nashville today the Democratic state executive committee outlined the campaign with J D Frazer as governor candidate. Senators Carmack and Bare Governor McMillin Congressman Richardson Eslick and others will assist Frazer as he tours the state to rally support.
Marquette Michigan August 24 Janine Ruswell editor of the Marquette Mining Journal was today appointed warden of the penitentiary here.
The New York Produce Exchange board voted to close the exchange next Saturday, signaling an abrupt end to trading. The move comes amid a period of market volatility and concern over liquidity.
President Roosevelt visits Lowell Haverhill and Portland as crowds cheer along the Boston and Maine line. Elaborate decorations in Haverhill frame brief speeches and police report crowded streets. In Portland he vows to visit every congressional district and Maine’s senators’ home towns, urging citizen duty and law. Speeches in Lewiston Augusta and Blaine's former room noted.
In New Orleans on August 26 the Baroness de Branca of Bavaria entered the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. After a lengthy process of probation and securing relatives and government consent she began her religious life by taking the first vows at the convent.
Ex Gover nor George Hoadley of Ohio died here this evening aged 76. He and his family have been here several weeks. The remains will be taken to Cincinnati for interment.
A candid man recalls learning to keep his mouth shut after a childhood incident on a farm. An uncle visiting from years past asked him to close his mouth, revealing his identity in a barn doorway and imparting a memorable lesson.
General news wire reports Anchor Fire Insurance of Claclaath reinsured Indiana Insurance for 37 957 301. Other items include Chester Westbrook's murder suicide near Phillipsburg Kansas, a fatal shooting in Richmond, and multiple accidents and crimes across the country. Notable mentions include University of Indiana and Cincinnati University law school leadership talks, boy deaths from freight car incidents, arson and gas hazards, streetcar deaths in St Louis, and a bank robbery in Aberdeen South Dakota.
The article notes King Christian of Denmark, ruling nearly four decades, has yet to be crowned while Italy’s future monarchs face similar delays. It details the Iron Crown of Lombardy, its ancient origin dating to 395, its links to emperors, and its storied use in coronations. It mentions Napoleon and Ferdinand I of Austria, and cites a Sultan preferring a symbolic investiture over a crown.
Independent Republicans seek a rebuke to Congress while backing Roosevelt for renomination. The piece notes New York party caution on a full endorsement, the impact of Haines law hotels, Croker rumors, police reform debates, and cultural growth from the Arts and sciences in New York, plus Newport society dances canceled by Mackay and Vanderbilt families and water supply concerns for the Bronx and Manhattan.
The Indianapolis News argues the current coal stalemate benefits six dominant anthracite railroads and their owners, with 78,000,000 people dependent on limited coal fields. It warns of price hikes and idle miners, urging extraordinary measures or laws to relieve the shortage and curb rail control.
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