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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1901
Page
3
Washington reports discuss a proposed Russian plea that the powers oppose the Manchurian Agreement and Russia cannot leave Manchuria. The analysis says the plea is disingenuous and would not bind other nations or alter the legal situation regardless of China’s signature.
Yesterday’s sessions saw extreme nervous tension and violent price swings as speculation ran wild. Large blocks moved, millions were risked, and leaders sparked rapid rallies then quick unloads with little regard to underlying values.
The Chicago market closes with May corn up 2 cents and May oats up one half, wheat down about 1 and a quarter. Livestock at Chicago and Kansas City shows varied demand with steers steady to higher, hogs and calves steady, and receipts reported solid across sources.
The Mall and Express reports Wall Street talks of forming a New Jersey corporation to hold no controlling interest in Erie Burlington Northern Pacific and Great Northern rail stocks tied to James J. Hill. Plan mirrors steel trust with stock swaps to reduce capital and stabilize rents though Hill is away and associates deny knowledge.
Chicago report confirms Chicago Great Western will construct 274 miles from Fort Dodge to Omaha and Clarion to Sioux City. An underwriting syndicate backs $8,000,000 for the project, expanding the system by over 400 miles with surveys completed years ago. The line will extend southwest to Omaha and from Clarion to Sioux City.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway files twenty eight deeds in Jefferson county Indiana for right of way along a seven and one half mile Brighton to Perlee cutoff. Total deeds value is 26420.12 dollars. With ROW secured the contract will be let and grading soon begins for the new track.
Charles Carman died March 26 at his Hamburg area home after a long illness. Born September 10, 1824 in Tompkins County New York, he lived in Sangamon Illinois before moving to Missouri and then to this county. He married Nancy Dew on June 15 1849 and had six children. Funeral services were held March 28 at his home conducted by Rev S H Coleman, with burial at Mt Olive Cemetery three miles east of Hamburg.
An old box advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tebidts with a signature claim that it cures a cold in one day. The wording suggests a patent medicine tone common in historical pharmacy labels.
Sidney reports Silay Crandal and Mrs. Mose DeFreece ill this week. Court sessions included pension day for veterans, board of equalization, and various townspeople visiting or attending court. Several local residents and visitors from Hamburg Shenandoah Riverton and Madison township are noted with meetings, sales, and minor incidents.
Farragut residents report social events church Easter plans and millinery work. Local moves include Ellery Craft to Randolph and Elmer Replogle to Red Oak. A mad dog incident causes town caution with bites and a mad stone treatment in Bedford.
H O Pofinbarger pleaded guilty to seduction and was sentenced by Judge Thornell to two years of hard labor in the Fort Madison penitentiary. The Brewer vs Farrow et al case ended Saturday with the jury awarding the defendant seventy dollars.
The report notes improving health, school progress, and social visits. Mr and Mrs B P Reeves visited friends in Sidney on Monday. Mr and Mrs F Spiegel visited relatives in Germany Sunday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Tom Burk on March 31. Chas Buckner traded with Hamburg merchants Wednesday. John Cook and DeCamp conducted business at Nebraska City Saturday. Hamburg was well represented locally despite bad roads. Mrs L S Mann visited W W Palmer's home in Hamburg last week. Miss Maude Nixon, visiting Wm Watson's home, departed for Denver with Jessie Watson to Omaha.
Real estate broker A. B. Noble of Hamburg La offers farm loans at five percent optional rates. Call on or address for details and arrangements regarding loan terms and eligibility.
2000 acres of land or wood and posts for sale. Oak walnut and locust posts available along with cord wood at the seller's location. Authorship by E G Tiller.
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