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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
1
A gunman wounds President McKinley during a public event at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. One bullet grazes him near the nipple and another hits below the left arm. He remains alive and conscious, supported by doctors and aides as the crowd reacts with shock.
President McKinley spoke at the Buffalo Pan-American exposition with Mrs. McKinley by his side as a vast crowd packed the grounds. He praised Blaine, urged reciprocity and canal and cable projects, and stressed America’s role in world trade amid a formal reception and tours of government exhibits.
At Newport a two hour conference of the chathanite committee concluded that the Columbia showed greater consistency than the Coastite yachts under the observed circumstances. She is named defender of the America’s Cup with no prize money to be paid by Newport sponsors. The selection was met with approval among yachtsmen and places Columbia in optimal position for the upcoming race.
Fragmented OCR reports international and domestic tidbits including a China ready to sign note to Pekin rulers, a Berlin trip, a Wisconsin Transporlation Company blaze, injuries at a leather plant, and political chatter about elections and education amid suspicious fire outbreaks.
The Marine Hospital Service reports 8258 smallpox cases in the United States, with Minnesota recording the highest toll at 152. The text notes teachers in Maui illinois and other fragments while referencing a reshuffle in the Industrial Commission and the selection of Col. Albert Clarke to succeed a late senator as head in Boston.
Six men raided the Cotton Belt passenger train near Texarkana. They rode horses up Aiken Creek, used a handcar to go north five miles, looted mail and express cars, then fled down the street on their mounts. A gold haul, valued near 50 000 dollars, allegedly required two men to move from car to engine. Bloodhounds traced to Texarkana. reward offered and ongoing pursuit focused on local suspects.
The United States offers good offices to Venezuela and Colombia to avert war in the region. Colombia signals willingness to accept pacific mediation, while Venezuela remains tentative. No rapid actions expected. Washington maintains readiness to intervene if needed.
The bill of exceptions in the Jessie Morrison case was signed by judges and filed with the court clerk. The matter will go to the state supreme court. Morrison may be released on bond pending appeal. Morrison was convicted of murdering Mrs Wiley Castle by slashing her throat with a razor after a hung jury at the first trial. the second jury sentenced her to five years for second degree manslaughter.
In Ishpe Michigan on Thursday evening a premature explosion of sixty sticks of sant powder killed three miners. The men were in the cage descending to the shaft bottom when the blast occurred. Breaka Up Hin Yacht. Vier orders from Thomtus Wy Taw FOU Worknieh in Wednesday began breaking up the yacht Tidependence at South Taste.
Market quotes show cattle ranges from shipping to prime and hogs mostly around 3 to 6.8 dollars, with sheep mid range. grain prices include No. 2 wheat around 70 to 80 cents, corn near 60 to 70 cents, oats 40s, rye around 60 cents, and butter about 18 to 20 cents. Regional notes include St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo York markets with varied price bands and quality grades.
Auditor Merriam on Tuesday released the semi annual apportionment of permanent school funds and interest among Iowa counties. Based on school population the following table shows the state distribution among the counties of the state.
A prisoner, Kurt Graham, indicted for bicycle theft, dug through a Rockwell City jail wall with stove pipe damper Tuesday night. He escaped, returned with a crowbar to free others, then fled after being frightened. Several inmates and guards are described, with no further details.
In a grim incident near Bancroft, Kimer Berg, a young man, fired at a cat with a rifle and fatally shot himself in the heart. His sister heard the shot and found him, aiding him to the house where he died minutes later. A separate fire in Diginess wrecked a block of buildings at Mire and Earlham, about twenty five miles west of Tex Moines, causing about $20,000 in damage.
In Mason City a long running feud between Mrs. A. Linhoff and Mrs. Kettinson erupts with gunfire when Linhoff shoots Bromley from a porch after a confrontation near Linhoff's residence. Bromley dies. Linhoff jailed as fear of lynching grows among residents amid chaotic town outrage reports.
Deputy Warden Riley arrested Judge Hubbard of Gedat Rapids and Judge Trimmle of Keokuk in Ledyard on Saturday. They allegedly were taking two prairie chickens and hid three more in their possession. They were taken to Algona for a hearing before Justice Clarkes. The case includes disputed statements about current law and prior opinions from Warden Lincoln.
A large crowd gathered in Onawa for the sixth annual Mans Villoy weigh western event. Whiting defeated Decatur 844 to 744 with Rev. I. R. Perkins delivering the welcome and Rev. J. E. McNamara giving the response. Judges were Jake Prichard Fred Hoskins and Dr. Gillespie.
A Baptist circuit rider named Lime White was killed near Red Oak as a Burlington train struck him on the track while he watched work on a culvert. White, a well known pioneer preacher, had lived at Shenandoah and was about to hear the engine whistle when struck. The body was mangled and thrown over telegraph wires in the east part of Red Oak.
The Okobali season at Okubojix closes Saturday with hotel, boatmen, and beer trade cited as strong. Pan American exposition lured families away, yet the lake town enjoyed one of its best seasons in history amid lively activity and tourism. Indicted for Wife Murder. Ren Melligh charged by grand jury in Sioux City for first degree homicide in the June killing of his wife.
President McKinley delivers remarks at the Buffalo Exposition on President's Day. A vast crowd fills the Esplanade and courts as he extols progress in commerce and calls for stronger trade links and a modern canal and telegraph infrastructure. Leaders and foreign representatives attend, with praise for American enterprise and international cooperation.
Captain Arias Rhodes commands the yacht Constitution nicknamed the cup de fender, tracing a lineage of seafaring Minaters from Long Island's south shore. He learned early aboard oyster schooners and racing boats, later earning command of famed vessels and taking part in European campaigns, aged 49 and noted for his enduring strength and skill.
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