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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
2
The notes report deaths and crimes of notable people in Gainesville Texas Kokomo Indiana and Danville Virginia. It covers a slander suit in Kokomo a hanging in Danville forgery releases in Washington and various personal notices and appointments across several states including New York California and Ohio.
Washington dispatch says the Senate plans to devote initial days after reconvening to the army appropriation bill with a possible split for the ship subsidy measure. Debate centers on reapportionment, with Hopkins and Burton contesting rights of way and a full house expected for votes on the reapportionment bill.
Jadahy reports two threatening letters received by E A Cudahy senior, mailed and printed with lead pencil to imitate the kidnapper. The notes demand withdrawal of a reward and threaten the Cudahy family with harm, mentioning poison as the expunging agent.
Dun's Review notes iron and steel markets were healthier than the prior year with reduced speculation and output. February saw record furnace use, but production fell to 201 furnaces by November and stocks climbed to 670,581 tons. Demand and exports rose as prices allowed competition with British and German producers.
General Miles declined to discuss former Secretary Alger s article on the army beef supply in the Spanish American War. He offered no new statements and weighed whether to respond to criticisms or ignore what he called false claims. He conferred with close supporters in private.
Ignatius Donnelly, renowned politician, author, and sage, died at 12 03 this morning in Minneapolis. He fell ill suddenly while visiting his father in law, Barton Hanson, and never recovered after becoming unconscious. Dr. Murphy diagnosed heart failure and he passed away surrounded by relatives.
The annual mint report shows total U S coinage at 1 387 99 401 dollars with gold 39 672 942 silver 86 295 821 and minor coins 2 081 138 Of the silver minted 24 960 912 was standard dollars December output totaled 7 758 680 with gold 4 536 697 silver 22 880 565 and minor coins 301 328
The Hague January 3 Mr Kruger is in bed with a bronchitis relapse though not seriously ill. Doctors Heynars Van Khuyzen and Coert say the illness is a recurrence worsened by age and climate, requiring extra caution.
A House sub committee on rivers and harbors met to prepare the river and harbor bill for presentation to the full committee. Chairman Burton hopes one more session will finish shaping the bill and have it ready for tomorrow. If approved, the panel will proceed toward floor consideration Friday and Saturday.
Washington reports the first year of the new century will see many retirements in the army and navy due to age. Three heads of staff departments in the army will retire Judge Advocate General Lieber General Wilson chief of engineers and General Buffington chief of ordnance each a brigadier general. One brigadier general of the line General H W C Merriam commanding the department of Colorado and six colonels of the line will retire during the year.
A bright New Year reception at the White House features Mrs. McKinley greeting guests as Marine Band plays Hail to the Chief. Cabinet members ambassadors and public officials mingle in red and blue parlors while foreign dignitaries arrive in full court dress and a steady stream of attendees passes through the state rooms.
Washington reports refunding under the March 14 act is closed after nine and a half months. Assistant Secretary Vanderlip notes the program’s success with holders of old bonds exchanging into twos, about $439,000,000 of $830,000,000 offered, leaving outstanding debt under half the law’s scope. Some bonds remain in transit as final figures are awaited.
Pat Crowe, alleged in the Eddie Cudahy abduction case, was captured by three detectives on the Pine Ridge Reservation near Oelrichs South Dakota. He tried to escape in a buckboard with a team, but officers halted him with six shooters.
In Atlanta Ze Jan 2 an announced resignation of Bishop H M Turner as president of African Methodist Episcopal bishops due to disagreement over assignments given certain bishops.
Brig. Gen. R N. Batchelder U S A retired is critically ill in Washington from a kidney related complication and other diseases.
The stockyard market showed steady demand with hogs selling mostly around 4.95 to 4.97% and some prime loads near 6.00. Cattle demand remained good with better grades selling at steady prices and cows and feeders showing strength, while sheep and lambs moved fairly steadily with limited supply and firm quotes.
Market notes show cattle receipts around 9 000 with steady to strong tone native steers 4 4 5 45 Texa steers 3 85 4 95 Texas cows 2 00 9 25 native cows and helfers 1 50 4 75 stock ers and feeders 2 26 4 76 bulls 2 26 4 40 calves b00. Hogs receipts 11 000 with market stronger bulk 4 50 to 5 07 14 heavy 4 97 5 07 14 packers 4 97 4 40 5 10 mixed 4 95 5 05 Ueht 4 8577 5 00 Yorkers 4 97 4 5 00 Plus 4 50 4 5 Sheep receipts 2 000 market strong lambs 5 00 5 60 muttons 2 50 4 30.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway on January 1 began a pension plan for aging and disabled long-time workers. Eligible employees ages 65 to 69 with 30 years of service who are disabled receive 1 percent of their last ten years wage rate per month, while those 70 or older with 30 years' service retire on 1 percent per month of the same base. A pension board led by William A. Gardner and colleagues oversees the program.
Sioux City Jan 2 A contest board ruling sustains incumbent county officers in Sioux County. The November 6 election was voided and terms extended two years due to a Titus constitutional amendment flaw. Succession elections cannot occur until 1902 as elections are made biennial.
W J Bryan and party returned from Lake Surprise with Col W L Moody and plan to speak in Palestine Tyler and Sherman this week Then he goes to Omaha January 7 for the Jackson day banquet and Chicago the next night He declines to say if he will reference Cleveland's party reorganization proposal again.
In Wallenberg Colorado the ongoing snow and extreme cold have led to heavy livestock losses. Reports indicate sheep on a herd east of the city have lost about half their head, with cattle losses also appearing across the range as conditions worsen.
Washington reports the United States will formally adhere to the treaty for protecting native races in Africa against intoxicants by presidential proclamation once data shows which nations have nullified it. Townsend at The Hague is asked to provide these details. Lodge rules favor universal application of the treaty to civilized races.
The piece highlights Athodg the best debaters with Chandler of New Hampshire and Spooner of Wisconsin. Chandler is sharper and more caustic while Spooner excels in surprises. Chandler is feared for finding vulnerabilities and is merciless yet both keep good temper.
Ida Balk paid a street car fare with a $20 bill in Toledo but was refused by the conductor who could not provide change and ejected her. She sued the company for damages and lost. Judge Pugsley ruled it was unreasonable to expect the conductor to carry that much change.
A shipment of 100000 young peach trees from Georgia nurseries will be sent next week bound for Cape Colony and Natal, South Africa. Most trees head to Natal with many consigned to Ladysmith. Cape Colony fruit growers receive less than half of the shipment.
Minneapolis man A E Ayers with Bright's Disease and Diabetes was given days to live by four doctors. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills he recovered and praises the remedy, sharing a lengthy testimonial from Bath New York where he now resides. He recalls lifelong Minneapolis ties and urges others to trust the treatment.
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