04 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
1
A creditor committee drafted a plan of reorganization for Harper & Brothers noting total liabilities at 3 083 000 on December 4 1899 reduced by 150 000 to 2 995 000. Secured indebtedness stands at 1 001 000. The report emphasizes the task before the creditors and outlines the financial facts.
WALSENBERG Colo W J Milsap a prominent stockman was seized by two men as he approached his hotel and robbed of 12600 mostly from coat and vest pockets. Garments torn from him. No trace of criminals. Milsap on way to Mexico to buy cattle.
sensational report to the Secretary of War cites grim prison conditions at Guba with overcrowding, disease, and indefinite detention of mostly innocent prisoners. federal judge weighs renewed suit for damages by Mrs. Jenkins over Versailles lynching. Emily Hilde Blake hanged in Brandon for murder of her mistress, calmly facing execution.
Trustees of Northfield seminary call for world funds to sustain Dwight L Moody enterprises. The plan seeks 3 million dollars with 125000 annual support for Northfield, Mt Norman, and Chicago Bible Institute, aiming to perpetuate Moody’s work. Civil marriages in the Philippines are approved for Catholics and non Catholics alike, changing prior restrictions.
A Rio Janeiro translated encyclical reports pope relaxes celibacy rule for Latin American clergy. South American bishops had petitioned for the indulgence, noting priestly shortage and reform needs. The article notes Europe suppressed the document while praising celibacy as church ordinance but not divine law.
The wives and families of guards reservists in Windsor gathered at St George's Hall to join Queen Victoria for the royal Christmas tree celebration. The 25 foot tree shone with electric lights as presents were distributed after tea, with Queen Victoria and other royal family members in attendance and showing great interest.
Subtreasury clerk Clyde Wallace of Indianapolis faced arrest in Chicago on charges of stealing 6000 dollars in gold from the U S Treasury. Wallace reportedly confessed to officials, using 20 gold pieces to gamble and fund his escape. Separate reports note a fatal shooting in Indianapolis and other local incidents amid a wave of financial and social turmoil.
The Iowa State institutions fund balance fell to about 930,000 by November end due to heavy purchases. Reports cover the Durth murder not guilty verdict, swamp land mandamus quest, boracic acid milk ruling, robberies, train wrecks, fires, smallpox scares, taxes, pensions, post offices, theater progress, and varied local incidents across cities like Burlington Des Moines Muscatine Fort Dodge and Ames with multiple named individuals and firms.
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