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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
8
Washington marks a memorial service for William McKinley with references to Lincoln and Garfield. Secretary Hay lauds the late president's probity and piety while warning against revolutionary anarchy and the danger to the democratic order.
The Senate wrestled with amendments to a Philippine tariff and other measures, defeating proposals to curb duties and relinquish claims. Memorial services honored William McKinley, and contempt fines were debated for two senators. The irrigation measure moved forward amid lengthy speeches, while the conference report on the consular bill was adopted. The House broke records in private penal resistation and adjourned until Monday as other fiscal and military provisions progressed.
Prince Henry of Prussia toured a long route from Chattanooga through Alabama Tennessee Kentucky Indiana and Illinois toward St Louis and St Louis via Nashville Louisville and Indianapolis. Crowds in the South welcomed him with demonstrative hospitality while the royal party inspected battlefields and enjoyed mountain views on the frontier journey.
Lawelley Mlaxon of Chicago receives a $1000 bequest from the will of W. A. Tyler of Binghamton New York for courteous treatment while traveling on the Chicago and Alton road. Mlaxon, about 50, has served as a conductor for years and was praised by the late Tyler for his respectful conduct and assistance during travel.
A heavily garbled crop report notes winter wheat conditions across the southern states including Kentucky Tennessee and Arkansas. Reports indicate protection from wet conditions and mixed signals on growth with some improvements in yield prospects while other areas show stress from cold and moisture.
The article recounts a Senate fight with Prince Howry visiting Chicago and St Louis. It notes security at stations, royal processions, receptions by officials, and a grand ball at the Auditorium. It mentions a four hour stop in St Louis and a schedule through Nashville Indianapolis to St Louis. It lists German and civic leaders, and mentions impressions of the visit and public sentiment. It also includes weather notes and political names and snippets from various contexts.
A long fragmented report covers an upcoming military assembly near Des Moines, visits from Minnesota figures including Gov. Von Sout, and a string of civic notes. It mentions a theater event at the Mornin and Mireer venues, protests and political actions, weather mentions, and local public works, followed by scattered items on vaccination policy, legislation, and municipal appointments in Iowa and neighboring states.
Widespread floods last week damaged bridges and stranded communities from Tesna to New York, with roads down and wires severed. Estimates place damage near 10 million dollars in the affected Wisconsin and upper Michigan regions, as residents brace for further weather threats.
A Woodstock man Benjamin J. Bilsworth, prominent local businessman, suspected his wife Teaworth’s relationship with Amos Anderson. In a tavern room confrontation, a pistol fired killing Teaworth and a blast fatally wounded Bilsworth as witnesses feared the affair. NX, the 20 year old man, arrested for complicity.
Fragmented report details a boxing bout negotiation and weigh ins with fighters Cochete and Terry. References to mutuality acts and signing dates appear, alongside a tragedy note: five poisoned family members in Nebraska after sausage meal, including a child dead and a daughter gravely ill, with hospital care described.
The piece reports a nationwide winter slowdown affecting industry and trade, with factory activity restrained by severe weather. It notes limited movements in grain and meat production, cautious farming, and weaker cash demand as markets watch weather and crop reports for February.
A lengthy list of farm commodities and market quotes appears, including hogs, sheep, wheat, corn, oats, and rye with varied price ranges across regions such as Chicago St Louis and Indianapolis. The column mirrors contemporaneous price snapshots and notes for traders. Also mentioned are a New York market tally and a brief item about Count Folstul’s health and a rumor correction from the New York Tribune.
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