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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
4
Gen Yongetu plans an anti-foreigner organization to balance perceived foreign influence. Pekin unrest grows with empress’s advisers using restrictive edicts, closing schools, and targeting Christian groups while foreign residents fear punitive actions.
Sir Ernest Casnol plans a charitable gift of 2000 pounds toward a sanitarium for consumptives, funded in King Edward's name. A prize scheme at 4500 pounds and 200 pounds windfall supports essays on sanitarium design and needs. Sir Henry Wroadbeult joins medical advisers as interviews shape the plan for an open air treatment facility near Dass dun.
Fragmentary text references celebrate a gathering at a Northaraling venue with mentions of a First Naghet event, a university group, and several individuals undergoing a medical procedure for appendicitis in New.
A fragmentary report notes Welly Fargo Offivers pursuing a sek hullare uf at Turgo as Cr. The readable text is incomplete, offering only scattered nouns and placeholders without clear actions or outcomes.
A Havana dispatch reports indications that the Pat WA Hokbt will be elected and Thom na Estrada Pahun leads for presidency amid a light island vote. The Cen and Fons Leerndle candidates show limited support as crowds gather at the Plaza and nearby venues.
A British financier proposes a one million pound endowment to establish a French school in Chicago. The plan aims to support language instruction and cultural exchange with the city’s education authorities and prominent figures, seeking presidential and civic backing.
In New York political shifts emerge as Beth Low leads a governance change amid a chaotic slate. Columbia University’s Coemer geesdbeat notes a somber mood as voters head to the polls on the Cusloe ticket in November. Major retirements and appointments reshape city leadership, including Police Commissioner Michael C. Minephy’s retirement and the succession of John XII. Partridge, along with Gen. L. Hives taking a corporate role tied to John Whalen.
The Porto Rican legislature was convened and organized at San Juan on Wednesday. Gov. Hunt hosted a grand reception and ball at the palace in honor of the new session.
Frank Peavey, a prominent grain elevator owner born in Minnesota, died aged 52 after a week of pneumonia following a cold. He traveled from Minneapolis to Chicago on a business trip and was surrounded by family including his wife Mrs. Meavey and several children. He led the Peavey Elevator Company and was active in regional rail and elevator interests, with operations spanning Minnesota, the Dakotas, Kansas, and Nebraska.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Zionist congress arranging establishment of a Jewish bank in Palestine. Mentions Swiss venue and opposition, with references to leadership, economic policy, and anticipated parliamentary actions amid postwar negotiations.
A chaotic report outlines government actions against railway leadership amid upheaval in Nenezachan. It notes a wave of resignations and alleged plots, with references to a presidential stance and international implications. The piece mentions German railway ties, a resignation by a key official, and a looming crisis as authorities seek stability. There is mention of public charges and a push to preserve national assets amid political strain.
The Little Teachers' Association at Den Moles elected officers including President Shelinis Kidtanola and Vice Presidents Adam Dickett Att Ayt De A Thornhore Getowell and Agnea Roberton. Secretary W F P Karr and Treasurer G W Sampson were also chosen. A key action was forming an inquiry into college tenttall and requiring English for entering freshmen, with reports due next session. Chancellor Craiz of Drake University opposed broader normal schools, while Fullerton pressed for upholding the existing masi law. Various papers and discussions filled the day as Superintendent Kratz was named to run the Town headquarters at the National Association meeting in Minneapolis with funds allotted for expenses.
Company A of Forty Ninth and Company M of Fifty First will win top honors in the annual marksman competition. The Dubuque unit posted a perfect score in target practice while Red Oak trailed closely. Lufermah reports show Red Oak slightly ahead in year long marks. No reports from Crow units or regiments have reached the adjutant general's office.
The meeting featured speakers including President Mac, Lenn, Beerley and Shelton, with attendees hearing extensive remarks. Key actions included endorsing Bre fett's plan for state normal schools, forming a committee to study matriculation English exams, supporting free textbooks, adding manual training to regular curriculum, and approving a county examiners board subject to supervisors. The group backed public library expansion, gym funding across communities, and music education in rural schools.
A proposed network would span seventy five miles with lines to Terry Adel Dallam Center Van Meter Belfield and Woodward. Local stock subscriptions and Cleveland capital would finance the project creating a county wide trolley system with rights of way and potential new towns opened up by rail proximity.
In Davenport a well known resident Mr Cote collapsed during a First Presbyterian service led by Dr B Denaled sn. He lingered then died at the resting cemetery. Witnesses recall a sudden fainting spell as the prayer ended.
Beaver convicted of murder charges in the district court at LeMorsx neh wae seater ta four years da the neai eieimey at Amaine ab Dok Hod Bb and vente ve the action. Beaver was drnplinyted ba tie balling of John Jenayu, related to the Stet- Jn tamu by Henry Stettha Gast.
Sheriff Desmond of Sibley went to Columbus Nebraska seeking to return Frank Waring to Iowa for forgery trials. Authorities there decided to prosecute him locally. Desmond learned Waring was en route to Lincoln, hoping for a different outcome, leaving Iowa’s long-shot bid unsettled.
John Lindt, longtime member of Abe Linenly post, G. A. R., Council Hillis, is nominated for department commander at the encampment in April. Lindt has attended state encampments and served under Geo. Grenville M. Dodge. Federal Labor Union expelled from Des Moines Trades and Labor Assembly for interfering with Electrical Workers union. Wapello County Dannel Building Association placed into receivership with liabilities of $25,000 and assets of $1,000.
William Weaver pleaded guilty in district court and was sent to the penitentiary at Anamosa for four years. Henry Stuffer and Albert Herras are also mentioned in the sentencing for the Jessen murder at Steffen's farm. A major fire at Humboldt damaged multiple businesses on Main Street causing about 5000 dollars in losses, with many windows broken and goods insured. Dr. Jackson D Thames from Philadelphia faced graft charges in Davenport for allegedly swindling W Putnam out of 2000 with a forged deed. he was bound over to the graft jury and claimed wealth and property in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
Fragmentary text notes an election in Sherman Township about creating an independent district in Blencog. The brief mentions trustees, a vote tally of SH to 2, and references to district establishment and local arrangements. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
The city health department authorized the use of domes and additional measures as smallpox cases rose over the past month. Local officials intensified efforts to curb the spread and protect vulnerable residents.
The article outlines President Roosevelts anticipated Treasury appointment with Gov Shaw and current officials. It notes wide foreign-born representation among Iowa's lawmakers, a review of rail value assessments, and a discussion of federal appointments impacting banking, finance, and the West. It also mentions food adulteration concerns and political dinners highlighting short speeches.
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