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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Civil War imagery, a fire incident near Pingee O T, a railroad death at Blackwell, a Kansas county court petition, Lawrence and Topeka chatter, and an anniversary notice. Readable items include May and January dates and local officials.
A dated account discusses alleged insanity among Native Americans, linking it to religious dances and social woes. It notes legislative interest, with Pettigrow proposing funding growth, and mentions a new asylum building designed for about 70 patients, amid existing institutions in Washington.
Queen Alexandra of Great Britain is reported seriously ill at Marlborough House in London. She is in the fifty-eighth year of her age and has led a long life of health. She is the eldest daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark and was born December 1, 1843. She married the Prince of Wales on March 10, 1863 and became queen consort in 1901.
A brief report notes macaroni wheat, rivaling Italy in quality, has been grown in the Dakotas, Kansas, and Nebraska, highlighting expanding production and regional agricultural interest.
The McKinley National Memorial Association issued a public statement describing its purpose to honor President McKinley, inviting subscriptions, detailing post office and express money-forwarding arrangements, and listing officials. Also noted are comments on agricultural topics including macaroni wheat research and regional seed initiatives.
St G Dunn Co Weekly Review reports exceptional holiday demand and record breaking volume in retail trade. Woolen goods, lumber, leather, iron and hardware show varied activity while shipments and deliveries face longer lead times. Wheat futures swing with bullish tones as Manitoba and American wheat compete. overall, western offerings shrink and shipping remains constrained by cold, snow, and tight supply chains.
President Roosevelt acts to curb the Schley controversy by replacing key officers and pressuring the Navy. Secretary Long upholds the majority on the court findings while rejecting Dewey’s report. General Miles is named to command, signaling a firm stance to resolve the dispute.
Constantine was for an ally, the court of St Petersburg, painted the Czar and his father and the grand dukes of the Imperial family. He arrived in the United States on the same steamer as Count Onesini. The reception at the Russian embassy was the first large function of the season.
The report lists cattle hogs and sheep bids in Chicago St Louis and New York, with wheat corn oats rye and butter prices. Market levels show varying bids from $3.00 to $8.00 for cattle and hogs around $3.00 to $6.00, while wheat No 2 ranges from around 60 to 120 cents, and butter creams from 25 to 30 cents per pound, reflecting mixed commodity trading activity.
A 150 year old wooden shovel marks the World’s Fair site in St Louis as officials break ground amid windy, bitter weather. Notables including Gen. Hates and Archbishops attend, with ongoing diggers at the midway and plans advancing. The Kansas City guests and local leaders toast the event as fundraising totals rise for the university and fair construction.
Washington buzzes over Secretary of the Treasury Gage's expected resignation and possible replacement by Gov. Crane of Massachusetts. Reports say Hills Roberts, O. L. Spalding, and B. H. A. Taylor may depart Treasury with him, while Navy’s Long and Interior’s Hitchcock also named for exits. Governor Orans’s position may hinge on retiring as governor without clashes.
Report from Massachusetts indicates a possible change at the Treasury with a conservative, wealthy candidate favored by Senator Lodge. President may appoint a secretary to revamp fiscal policy while Secretary Root and Attorney General Knox are expected to stay. The fate of Secretary Wilson remains uncertain, depending on his own wishes.
Potatoes for New York shipments now rely on imports from Scotland Belgium and Europe as domestic crops fail. Prices rise with costs pushing barrels toward high levels. Large imports reach about twenty thousand bushels weekly amid shortages.
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