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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
1
Prompt estimates made for any one desiring to put in a heating plant. Special attention given to pumps and windmills and other repairing. Star and Monitor wind mills, Challenge, Giant and Sandwich feed grinders. Sandwich corn shellers full line.
The Monarch portable reservoir heats by contact with the fire box and keeps water hot without boiling using a shaker crank. The copper tank is tin-lined inside and nickel-plated outside, designed for convenient placement during cooking.
Japanese officials negotiate for two Chilean vessels, the Esmerelda and a second battleship, pricing talks ongoing. Minister Hayashi says Japan seeks extra ships as a precaution, with no clear sign of Russia’s reply. He notes Britain’s note to Russia may push toward war if Russia does not change its stance.
Paris reports authoritative quarters say Japan will dispatch about 15,000 troops to Korea to restore and maintain order at disturbed ports. Departure imminent. Russia reportedly will not view it as unfriendly. The move may signal Japan's paramount authority over Korea amid ongoing negotiations. A New York dispatch notes a volunteer fleet transport with 2,000 picket recruits heads to Port Arthur from Odessa with naval officers and gunners aboard.
New York December 25 Statistics from the Journal of Commerce forecast January 134,000,090 in dividends and interest disbursements by leading railroads industrial firms banks trust companies and traction firms plus government debt interest. The total is slightly above January 1903 but below July semi annual payments which peaked at 136,000,000.
Baltimore reports three men, all butchers aged twenty, thirty, and thirty eight, found dead in a room after retiring late at night. The incident is believed to result from neglecting to shut off gas, causing fatal asphyxiation. Also noted are obituaries of Henriette Timperron in Paris and Panama recognition updates from Washington.
Washington reports a senator from Wyoming and state officials clashed over a government leased post office building in Cheyenne. An agent acting in the senator’s absence signed a ten year lease at 1200 per year, versus 1400 to 1900 under the expiring terms, with potential ten year savings of 7000. The Postmaster General indicated the case closed and the post office will likely stay in current quarters until a new government building is ready by July.
Washington notes urge China to ratify a commercial treaty and Korea to meet Minister Allen's demands. Officials fear Russia Japan hostilities could exclude neutrals from Korea and Manchuria peace terms. Plan to exchange final ratifications within three months to open ports Antung and Mukden to trade.
Rear Admiral Sterling, in command of the Asiatic squadron, reports the gunboat Vicksburg leaves Shanghai for Chemulpo Korea to protect American interests after focal riots. A marine detachment from the Philippines may sail to Chemulpo aboard the transport Zafiro and join Vicksburg if American lives or property are endangered.
Des Moines report states W W Cassiday a Winterset merchant sues his mother in law Mrs Ernest Draeger and her husband in district court for 35000 alleging alienation of his wife's affections. He claims his wife left Winterset last April to live with them in Des Moines.
Chicago, Dec. 28. William Kauffman fatally shot his cousin Hosa Kauffman and wounded aunt Mrs. Rega Kauffman in a Christmas presents quarrel. Kauffman claimed his uncle shorted him on gifts and tried to shoot him. The women sought to mediate but he fled the scene and remains at large.
Fire in Hoffran Minnesota on December 28 destroyed half a block on Main Street causing about 75000 dollars in damage. The blaze started at L I Breen's general store likely from an overheated stove and a high wind spread the flames to several other buildings. Homes were saved as crews fought to bring the blaze under control.
War department officials say transports Sherman Buford and Crook at Francisco are being massed for sea. They are mainly for Manila service but could be used to move troops to Panama if required. No orders have been issued. repairs will be carried out immediately.
New York reports a planned landmark on Lower Broadway. The 615 foot building rises forty stories above the street with a sixty foot tower, spanning one full block and costing about ten million dollars including the site. Developers claim the land is secured and completion is promised within a year.
Washington dispatch from Rear Admiral Coghlan states Atlanta did not land armed forces in Colombian territory at any time. Two officers landed only by invitation of Colombian generals. Coghlan plans to proceed to Cartagena with the Olympia to escort Minet Beaupre to Colon en route to the United States on leave.
Chicago dispatch reports Major Malcolm McDowell aged seventy five dies at home. He was the youngest brother of the late Major General Irvin McDowell who led Federal forces at Bull Run. McDowell served as aide de camp to Irvin during that battle. The obituary notes his prominence in iron and steel circles.
In New York on December 28 it was reported that major patent medicine makers will, from the start of the year, enforce a fixed retail price list. The scheme targets price cutting by druggists and department stores, applying to both wholesale and retail channels.
Minnesota members of Congress announce Joseph J MecCardy former St Paul city comptroller has practically been agreed upon as successor to Henry A Castle as auditor for the postoffice department. Minnesota senators and representatives claim the post for a Minnesota man Castle is a Minnesota captain.
Cleveland December 28 Within thirty days the International Machinists union will vote on joining the Allied Metal Mechanics. The latter will also vote on the proposal. The first vote has been taken. The two unions total about 150000 members and amalgamation is seen as desirable by both crafts.
Panama officials welcome United States minister W. S. Buchanan as he presents credentials to the provisional government. reception described as highly enthusiastic with palace guards and dignitaries in attendance. Lowry secures a 10 million loan for Twin City Rapid Transit with 2.5 million for improvements, mostly in St Paul and Minneapolis. Philippine land loan bids announced at 7.2 million dollars due January 11 with allotments February 7.
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