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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
7
Real estate broker A B Noble advertises corner Argyle lots six room cottages and 3 acre fruit plots in Hamburg Iowa with prices from 600 to 4000 dollars. Offers to loan money and trade property for quick sales and foreclosures.
In Washington the Senate spent hours debating the Philippine tariff bill with amendments under discussion. Voicing sharp opposition were critics of the policy while Hoar urged loyalty to the nation. Scott urged an Isthmian Canal route study and Hansbrough spoke on irrigation funding as the measure moved toward completion. The House meanwhile advanced the legislative appropriations bill with rapid progress and few notable amendments.
Local broker A B Noble of Hamburg Iowa lists numerous farms and exchanges across Fremont and Atchison counties and southwest Iowa. Offers include 80 to 4824 acre properties, prices from 4 to 50 per acre, terms to suit, plus a stock and grain farm near Hamburg and a ready to run feed mill with real estate.
Washington reports the industrial commission has presented a 1000 page final document urging stronger federal control of railroads. Recommendations call for stricter tariff publication rules, 60 day notice for changes, higher penalties for discrimination, a permanent fleet of auditors, and expanded powers for the interstate commerce commission. It also seeks dairy and meat export inspections and grade standards.
Chicago reports act scene of the Gainsborough painting recovery after the death of Adam Worth the so called Napoleon of crime. Pinkerton reopens the case detailing how Worth cut the painting from its frame in London 25 years ago and delivered it in Chicago wrapped in oilcloth to C Moreland Agnew. The owner hurried to London fearing U S duties as officers pursued the secret 15 years.
Former San Francisco mayor James O. Phelan testified before the House foreign affairs committee, urging exclusion of Chinese laborers. He cited Pacific Coast sentiment in favor of exclusion and named opponents including the Pacific Mail Steamship Co, Canadian railways, Chinese diplomats, and some missionaries. A second brief item notes Geld discovery on J L Hockens farm in DePeyster New York valued at $75 per ton with mining begun.
Chicago February 7. At the American Strawboard company annual meeting stockholders opposed the party in power but the administration led by President Newcomb controlled enough proxies to re-elect the old directors.
Helen Hay eldest daughter of Secretary of State John Hay married Payne Whitney son of ex Secretary of the Navy Whitney yesterday at the Church of the Covenant. The ceremony drew the nation’s top officials including the president and cabinet with prominent New York and New England society in attendance. London reports British losses in South Africa show up to Jan 31 25 135 dead or permanently disabled and 100 701 men wounded plus 6 240 officers wounded in total casualties.
London dispatch reports the Dutch government will drop the Boer assistance due to strained power dynamics and Boer leadership stance, signaling no new intervention. Auburn jury acquits teachers in Nebraskan cruelty case after a crowded Caldwell court session.
Admiral Schley and Mrs Schley concluded their Knoxville visit with a Cumberland club reception. They depart for Washington today. In Ottumwa Iowa T J Phillips former gubernatorial nominee pleaded guilty to kicking editor Moore over a Herald article and was fined 25 dollars.
A four story Varsity flat at the southeast corner of Sixtieth Street and Bliss Avenue in Chicago burned down last evening causing $160000 in damage. All 4% flats were occupied and tenants escaped. Gasoline explosion in a grocery in the building hurled Fireman Tillman from a second story, breaking his thigh and injuring him. Fireman Hartley was cut and burned, while Policeman Cade was burned about the face.
In Telluride Colorado on February 7 two men died and four others were seriously injured by an explosion in the powder house at the mouth of the Japan tunnel. Victims include D. R. O Connell Alphonso Floreta and Santino Marta who tended the thawing powder. Marta briefly stepped outside as the heated powder exploded triggering the supply of several hundred pounds. Nearby about 400 yards away stored tons of dynamite remained undisturbed and the powder house door was blown in.
In Chicago eleven people are believed dead after a gas explosion at the Trostel butcher shop 376 Twenty second street Wednesday night. Fire crews and laborers search the rubble in a bid to account for any others as Fire Chief Musham says the blast likely originated from a pocket of gas.
Kid Noble, the murderer of Tom Morgan, is in Muscatine county jail after arriving with Sheriff John Stuart and Tom Morgan Jr. Noble was captured near Enid Oklahoma by Oklahoma sheriff and sent to Iowa via the Rock Island line. A separate Park Avenue subway blast in New York injured two and shattered a Grand Union hotel door.
London reports the Norwegian bark Adolph under Captain Andersen, sailed January 21 from Hamburg to Brunswick Georgia, is presumed lost. Five bodies and letters to Captain Andersen have washed ashore at Sheerness, indicating a maritime disaster with confirmed fatalities.
Marshalltown Ia Feb 7 James McGerry died in a fire that gutted his Evans home. Several other family members were badly burned in the incident.
A wire report states India faces a severe famine threat. The Northwestern lowers freight rates between St. Paul and Huron. Afghan leader S D Hadda Mullah preaches holy war. A Peoria armory burglary nets 40 revolvers. Dallas hotelier Captain Louis Maas dies. New Orleans opens the 1902 carnival with the Knights of Momus pageant. Three more shipwreck sailors’ bodies found on Long Island. Louisville postmaster Rolla D Pierson arrested for embezzlement. Industrial Commission delivers a 1000 page final report to Congress. Tom Brown lynched after assaulting Delia Powell in Kentucky. Santa Fe Railways seeks to acquire the St Louis and Hannibal line to reach St Louis. Cook County Democracy parade to Charleston to meet exposition officials. William J Tuttle breaks 40 yard swimming record at the Chicago show.
A February session in Indianapolis failed to reach an agreement between United Mine Workers representatives and four-state mining operators. The dispute centers on a 10 percent wage rise and the run of mine and machine mining differential, with operators opposing any increase while miners push for terms. The subcommittee was tasked to find a settlement and report later that afternoon.
Springfield Ills Feb 7 The three month strike by Sattley plow works employees ended at a union meeting. Settlement mediated by the Springfield Merchants association. Workers to return when needed but the Sattley Manufacturing company refuses union recognition.
Kansas City reports the deaths of three elderly recluses in Wyandotte County since January with suspected robbery as the motive. George Zimmerman, 63, was found at his Morris station home with a crushed head and a frozen blood pool. Thomas Carroll, an elderly hermit, was later found dead in a well near Argentine. Two suspects, a man and a woman, are jailed in Argentine while Noah Long remains missing as investigators probe the crimes.
Huless Whittaker a colored man was seized from Lynchburg jail by a mob and hanged at the courthouse after his murder case had been continued in court. The violent act followed a late night seizure and public execution.
In Chicago Joseph Kumell shot his sweetheart Mary Alexa at her home and then wounded himself. Mary’s mother witnessed the event as Kumell, unemployed and despondent, died soon after. In Greenville Mississippi Cocke and Vanderdale were convicted of murder on a passenger train with death sentences to be handed down.
Adrian Michigan February 17 a jury found Bert Farrington guilty of manslaughter in the murder of Jessa Cooper who was found with Mrs Farrington in a room a month ago. The verdict will be appealed to the supreme court.
A long ad lists dozens of rural parcels within 2 miles of Hamburg and Watson Missouri offering 40 to 240 acres each at prices from 40 to 60 per acre. Properties include tillable land, timber, orchards, ponds, and improvements such as houses, barns, and outbuildings with terms and quick sale options. Financing available at 5 percent for 50 percent of value.
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