03 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
1
Fragmented report from PATHERVILLE IOWA describes a long debate over a Philippine bill. The event features Republican and Democratic factions, mentions Mr Melani of Massachusetts, and notes a party line vote of 242 with limited cross support.
A local merchant Bhoote An and a man named Veith are involved in a fatal stabbing at Tooelick Wednesday night. The attacker, derailed by addiction, killed the merchant and then died by suicide, with preliminary notes of alleged persistent tensions and a conflict over a tree line.
A Madrid area tornado results in two deaths and fourteen injuries as a crowd gathers at the wrecked residence. Damage expands across Centerville area with estimates ranging from twenty five thousand to four hundred thousand dollars, leveling or badly damaging many buildings.
Admiral Dewey testified before the Senate Philippines Committee in Washington detailing the surrender of Manila. He stated the city was surrendered after a prior agreement with the Spanish governor general, noting the Spanish fleet had been sunk and the action followed earlier understandings. Five men died and one or more were fatally injured in two accidents in New Jersey and Michigan while attempting a rescue, and a capital of 40 million dollars was listed for a New Jersey corporation amid a note on organization plans.
A violent tornado swept eastern Roth Dakota and western lowa morning, causing extensive damage across multiple counties. The storm damaged homes and property near LeMars and in Stone County, with fatalities reported and numerous structures severely wrecked. Damage along the path included farms, towns, and utilities, with emergency crews mobilized and local officials assessing the aftermath.
A destructive storm struck central Indiana with telegraph and telephone wires down and heavy fire damage. One person killed near Castleton and Greenfield area as homes were blown down. Residents flee as towns including Madison and Greenfield report destruction Wednesday morning.
A New York dispatch reports the creation of the United Pottery Combine with 85 million capital and a charter granted Tuesday. Major figures include Colonel Jutu N. Taylor and Taylor Koowles, with many associates named. the move aims to consolidate the nation’s largest pottery works and expand distribution, while a parallel stream of inquiries touches on allegations of fraud and various legal actions in multiple cities.
A Colorado Springs man faces suspected embezzlement after a review of company books reveals altered entries. Police have been notified. an arrest is anticipated as investigators probe the confidential clerk’s actions for three years at Frank I, Pettingeth & Co. Funds tied to a bond cover a dog-related matter.
A century mark celebration for Peter Form of Deer Grove is described with family gathered at the home. The event notes seven children and several grandchildren as attendees amid a quiet, memorial tone.
Kansana community pleads for divine aid as drought and crop disease threaten harvests. Residents in Topeka and nearby areas report scarce labor, limited tools, and uncertainty about field work for three weeks, with calls for assistance from neighboring counties and organizations.
A New Orleans dispatch reports Italian faction clashes in the city with three killed and two wounded, while a Washington dispatch notes fevered cholera updates and immigration controls. A Union Pacific rail strike spread disruption and several ships faced delays, with a torpedo boat incident noted in a separate briefing. A fire in Isrodkisp, New York, caused $150,000 in losses.
An Emmet County dispatch describes a wave of bootlegging raids in Fairstown area towns with warrants executed and raids ongoing. Prominent citizen Mr Ridley helped corner bootleggers, spurring a nighttime arson attempt on his home to silence witnesses while authorities pursue suspects and enforce penalties.
A Creston farmer group faces a hog cholera outbreak disrupting herds. Arend Andgewater and partner are hit as 16U head shrink to 24, with others decimated by the pestilence. They fear widespread losses as hog prices rise and the disease spreads through the region.
An Ouawan dispatch reports Chas F Smith of Castana, about 40, 145 pounds, light hair and mustache, vanished about three weeks ago near June 2. Citizens recall he left Quasawa on a pias streetcar and campaigned with Deputy Sheriff Strain to return home. no word since, though last letters showed he was alive.
A Sheldon special notes frost caused heavy damage to corn, small grain, and tender crops. Rock Rapids reported light frost with no major damage. Cattle dealer Myrok Magsinger sold about 040 in cattle as he retires from western Nebraska. cattle to Cape to be fed and sold later. Henry Sturt reubtions died by hanging in a livery barn at Alvord. William Jones jailed in Port Dodge drifted to madness from liquor. Ford Helt killed by a baseball accident near Sibley. Walter Davis and a boy near Lenox died by their own action. A team of horses ran away with the boy, believed to have resulted in self-harm.
Bishop Garrigan was installed as bishop of the new diocese in Bronx City with an impetuous ceremony at the Cathedral of the Epiphany. Archbishop Keane of Dubuque and other dignitaries attended the event, which drew thousands who filled the cathedral and overflowed into surrounding areas.
About sixty telephone operators in Des Moines walked out on Saturday under a new union. The Mutual workers led a march to the Town company office and summoned sisters to join, then met to plan the strike. They seek wages of one dollar per day and union recognition. Managers refused recognition and recruited replacements, crippling service until temporary aid from electrical workers and a visiting delegation secured tentative support from local business men.
A Sioux City special says Sandy Anderson known as a city character bade farewell to Sioux Clery and departed for larinda to become madamate of the state hogphital. By a ta agreement between Andersons attorneys and County Attorney Whitney the murder charge was withdrawn and he was ordered to return to the insane omy hin. A meeting of the board of in samnity commissioners Tuesday evening heard testimony from citizens who knew him, asserting he is weak minded and not mentally responsible for his actions and dangerous if at large.
Indefinite postponement of the coronation follows the decision to operate for a state ailment. Buckingham Palace bulletin says the operation succeeded with a large abscess evacuated and the King’s condition satisfactory. Citizens and stock exchange react with shock and gloom as London faces postponed festivities and uncertain recovery prospects for the monarch.
The weekly review notes mixed signals from iron, steel, textiles, and grains. Demand remains uncertain for pig iron and coal, while coke output hits new records and rail shipments rise from Connellsville. Textile prices stay firm, exports to China and wheat shipments show progress, with grain exports ahead of last season by over 85 million bushels.</s>
Market notes list livestock and grain prices in cities like Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee and New York with values for cattle hogs sheep and various wheat and corn grades. Several lines appear garbled but show wide price ranges and commodity names amid a likely freight or exchange summary.
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