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Newspaper
Des Moines Daily Leader
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1902
Page
21
The Des Moines Register and Leader announces a new morning daily, with Mr. George E. Roberts as editor in chief and Mr. Samuel Strauss as publisher. Mr Allan Dawson to organize and supervise the news service. The existing Morning Des Moines paper ceases.
The Iowa Register and Leader merge to form a new daily paper with paid-up capital of 300000 dollars. George W. Roberts Samuel Strangs and M D Connell named incorporators and directors with Roberts as president and Samuel Strauss as publisher. Jare Roberté to be editor in chief with Harvey Tagham Allan Dawson shaping news service. The paper will operate from Fort Dodge Des Moines area offices and publish daily year round. Also reported: Duncan pleaded not guilty in a separate case involving misappropriated goods, with Morgan accused of converting company trunks and awaiting preliminary examination.
A list of individuals including HL Uetz Fogarty James Irwin Herman Tiedjens George Hollis John Nichols C T Kennedy Ruff HL Teachout Wanderlin Oliver Grove E Lanstrum August Lamp George C Benjamin J H Moore J Edward Crassmer Moore FW Roach H A Biggs N Pumphrey A B Hobson T Griffith Walter Treene C K Anderson Hodgson HL McParland HT Irvin J E McNerney appears as a ceremonial message of goodwill signed by multiple names.
Jack Morgan, charged with embezzlement from Tadgley Merchandise, was arrested in Omaha and arraigned before Justice. Morgan argues a right to the goods and disputes the charges as presented.
London bulletin reports King’s day was comfortable and strength well maintained though the wound caused occasional discomfort. Officials Treves Barlow Laking cited. Envoys react with sorrow as Transvaal delegates pray for health and long life for king and queen.
New York June 28 Senator Depew warns the public that King Edward’s ailment appears more serious than common belief. He notes that bulletins are carefully worded and that those in charge are not sanguine about the royal patient’s recovery.
Keokuk Iowa June 28 report on railroad assess ments shows Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway preparing a major statistical survey in thirty four counties to compare market and assessed values over 18 months with livestock valuation tracked separately. The work aims to inform executive council with results due by July. A Creston note mentions McKown's daughter dispute and a bound over to the grand jury. A Creston dispatch also reports a missing boy, Ross, aged about MM years, who left home claiming he wants to be a heater in the far west.
Great excitement grips Cape Haytien as Admiral Killick, commander of the Haitian fleet, lands troops to back General Fergin, a former Hayden minister and presidential candidate. He refuses to recognize the established authorities and threatens bombardment.
Chicago endures one of the year's heaviest storms as rain pours for 24 hours and winds reach forty miles per hour. Lake Michigan gusts ruin truck farms and flowers near the city while park beds suffer widespread damage. Weather bureau predicts the severe weather lasting about 30 more hours. In Louisville, a storm on June 28 causes one death and extensive property damage.
The Register composing room workers present R. P. Clarkson, retiring editor and part owner, with a solid gold printer's rule engraved with key dates. A farewell letter from employees expresses esteem and offers best wishes for him and his family as he ends decades with the Iowa State Register.
In Quebec June 28 the Gaynor-Greene case returned to Le superior court on habeas corpus writs issued June 20 and 21. Taschereau pressed for certiorari to produce records. McMaster objected as senior prosecutor. Returns read. amendments debated. parties argued power of attorney from U S. matter paused as lawyers sparred over certiorari procedure.
A head on collision of two Marlboro Hudson division streetcars resulted in Motorman John A Harris death and about thirty five injuries to passengers and staff. The wreck occurred two miles from Marlboro at the base of a steep grade as cars, nearly demolished, failed to stop in time. Conductor Felix Sawyer convulsed after the crash. In Broad Ripple near Indianapolis another suburban car crash at midnight killed Sampson White and injured nine as heavy rain reduced visibility.
Representative Fons of Illinois introduced a bill to create a Melville Engineering Laboratory named for Rear Admiral Melville. The lab would be on government land, cost up to 400000 dollars with 200000 dollars appropriated, as he announced in Washington on June 28.
Stockholm June 28. The cabinet presided by Admiral Baron von Otter has resigned at King Oscar's invitation. Erik Gustav Bostrom, the former premier, has consented to form a new cabinet while the present ministry remains in office and its successors are appointed.
A cable from Whitelaw Reid reports King Edward VII in notably good health with no cancer or serious illness, and that he is taking solid food. Separately, Cunard liner Lucania celebrated the coronation aboard but learned of the king’s illness by wireless, while General de Galliffet sent a sympathetic letter to the Journal des Debats. A separate item outlines Land and Townsite Company forming in Iowa, planning the sale of acre property and town lots near Leith, with officers and incorporators listed.
Chicago June 23 seven defendants found guilty in omnibus trial of alleged jury bribery tied to Union Traction Company disputes in Austin suburb. William J Gallagher sentenced to penitentiary. P H O Donnell James T Brady and Jas S Simon fined $3000 each. Jor O Donnell prother $500. H T Lawrence and Herbert Rothery fined $200 each. Separate note reports railway managers declining to recognize the Freight Handlers union and set wage discussions within roads.
June 28 Special report details the suicide of Thompson, nephew of Unels Bly Thompson, Des Moines banker. He used dynamite from Champion City Mining, climbed a mountain near Boulder, Colorado, lit the fuse, and perished. parts of his body were found, the rest missing.
Sumner Knox of the National Society of the Army of the Philippines reports Major General Arthur MacArthur plans to attend the three day encampment in Connell Bluffs August 13 to 15. President Roosevelt intends to be present and participate. Robinson of St Paul will bring a large delegation as plans aim to move the fourth encampment there.
Burlington on June 28 reports the Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad will convert 100 miles of narrow gauge track to broad gauge in eight hours tomorrow. Hundreds of workers will align rails along the route to complete the shift. Mason City notes James W. Ray died this afternoon from opium poisoning. he was a wealthy former banker. In Nodaway at Creston a shooting incident occurred when Samuel McKown shot at Charles Todd, the painter, injuring his arm.
The consular corps protested actions today while a bishop and delegation of foreign consuls attempted to restore harmony between factions. Their efforts failed as fighting continued since 6 o'clock this evening on the street. The situation is described as grave and fears are rising.
Jefferson City June 28 The Supreme Court en banc sustained Attorney General Crow to strike ostensible portions of the Packers and Stockyards case contentions except the sixth which questions if packers combine to fix and maintain prices. Kinley appointed to take testimony and report at October term while the United States should rule on federal questions. fire in Philadelphia upholstery mills causes 100000 damage. 8 workers rescued safe.
Washington forecast shows low temperatures then clearing. Sunday and Monday expect fair weather. The Sunday Leader issue includes items on monarchs Edward’s health, Dewey, U S politics, strikes, city news, culture, sports, and a calendar of events.
A wind storm in the northwestern city section toppled part of the Louisville City Railway car barn injuring no one else. Motorman H. H. Branch was inside the building when a support beam fell, crushing him to death. Nearby Bavern houses were torn from their foundations.
Severe rainfall across Illinois causes levee leaks and soil saturation. Flooding halts rail service between Decatur and Springfield while crops suffer yet some corn benefits from moisture. Bridges and roads damaged, many fields inundated, with surveys to estimate crop losses underway. Damage spans Auburn Port, Edwardville area and Madison County as rainfall totals exceed historic marks.
A sequence of tornado outbreaks across Wells Texas and nearby areas left homes destroyed crops ruined and several fatalities reported. The Bohemian settlement near rece and towns like Chattanook and Chickamauga park endured wind and flood damage injuring residents and damaging trains. Memorial services in Washington and Washington NC mark the harrowing day with naval attendance planned for Amos J. Cummings memorial observances.
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