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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
6
Attorney General Ramsey, at the request of Dairy Commissioner Norton, interprets the state oleomargarine law. He states possession of yellow substitutes for butter for private use is prohibited to prevent fraud, and that the act targets sale and distribution, not mere private possession.
The thirteenth annual Interstate Commerce Commission report to Congress criticizes the defective act to regulate railroads and urges statutory changes. It notes rising railroad earnings, greater failures reduced, and carriers increasing charges without shippers’ input, while safety reforms and tariffication promises have limited enforcement.
The text reports President Kruger urging burghers to march to the front and bolster arms in aggressive action against the British. It cites calls to trust in the Lord, cites Psalms, and describes destruction of Afrikaner goods and farms as war measures, with ministers discussing destroying gold-mining to deny British resources.
The Bubouic plague devastates Honolulu with up to twenty deaths in Honolua. About 7000 people moved from infected quarters to camps. City funds set aside for a garbage crematory to improve sanitary conditions and curb the plague. New cases appear distant from the center, showing wide spread. No departures allowed as authorities enforce strict quarantines and shipboard checks.
A Utah Representative-elect Roberts faced a special committee vote on his eligibility. The panel split on seating versus expulsion, with a majority finding him eligible and within the House’s rights to seat him. The report cites multiple marriages and family details as grounds in the inquiry.
The Roberts case spurs interest in uniform marriage and divorce laws across states. Lawmakers, led by party figures in New York and Pennsylvania, seek a constitutional amendment to regulate marriage across states. Debate centers on polygamy, anti miscegenation provisions, and state sovereignty versus federal uniformity.
The third day of the United Mine Workers convention chaired by President John Mitchell drew about 57,700 delegates. Indiana districts reported gains with Pratt City Alabama the largest loan center and Streator Wisconsin showing strong membership. Illinois reported 240,000 raised and 35,000 members in the union. The secretary noted membership around 330,000 with December peaks. total paid-up membership stands near 681,000 in local unions. Finances described as strong with $340,000 in business assets and new bonds organized, as the convention debated topics like eight-hour work, mining wages, injunctions, and the Southwestern strike.
Assistant Cuba Census director H Olmstead and four statistical supervisors, after months of work, head to New York with twenty four boxes of records sent to Washington. Supervisor Manuel Risco did not accompany them to Washington, saying new Cuban appointed heads would oversee operations. The survey suggests the 1950s Spanish census may be adjusted downward from current figures, with potential government action pending.
A pre-resolution seeks separate schools for boys and girls from fourth grade through high school in Chicago. Trustee Belwah leads the effort, citing inherited traits and training in boys schools as not ideal company for girls, urging separate schooling to better suit each sex.
Chicago tailors to the trade seek consolidation with a capitalization of 5 0 0 0 0 0 or more. Nego tiations target leading city establishments to dominate wholesale custom tailoring nationwide, Chicago’s role as pioneer and principal factor. Other items note factory fire damages in Ohio and Kentucky deaths and an auto accident in Chicago.
Missouri Attorney General Edward Crow leads bid in Washington for leave to file a bill of complaint against Illinois and Chicago sanitary district seeking injunction to halt drainage work. Attorneys for Illinois absent. other advocates sworn in. Court orders bill lodged, printed, and copies sent to defendants.
Fragmented text outlines a proposed policy for the Philippines by a governing commission. Mentions governor, legislative assembly, and selection of officials, with references to native populations and aspirational aims within a constitutional framework.
Scottish churchmen organize revival in Glasgow led by the Wiesgow Evangelistic Association. Protestants in Glasgow expect a Britain wide revival. English churchmen defend practical church work despite high church disputes. Funds flow readily with European and American connections to aid missions and churches. The Rev D S McConnell condemns Episcopal mission board methods. George Ada Smith notes envy of American seminary endowments compared with Scottish offerings. Willian W Prager in Jenkintown receives 25 000 for a non sectarian club benefiting soldiers families. Cenerrsational Tater tinsel eer Leh oostves costs 744 and 20 0000 for soldiers Sunday funds.
Since 1883 Iowa horse farms and speed tracks have produced many top trotters and pacers. The Sioux City Journal notes a rapid rise in 2:10 or better performances, with champions like Strathberry Fidel and Alix among the leaders. The number of 2:10 performers has surged from six to well over two hundred by recent years.
Chimes, largest set in the country, were installed on the Iowa State College campus at Ames. Presented by professor E W Stanton, the bells honor memory and are inscribed with quotations. The 110 foot structure is brick with terracotta ornaments and a copper dome.
Des Moines reports the final OWA meeting of the Mate Association discussed militia reorganization. A legislative committee was told to ensure equipment parity with the regular army. No bounty payment was approved to volunteers, funds to be used for equipment instead. Officers named include President Col. James Wash Line and Secretary Capt. PLOM.
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