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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
2
Telegraphic dispatches report a violent confrontation at the Smuggler Union mine in Telluride with two killed and several wounded. Governor Orman pledged swift state action to repossess the property and protect workers, while a three man committee was sent to mediate.
A Dallas Center dispatch reports eight business houses destroyed and contents lost, estimated at 30000 dollars. McClain's implement and furniture store suffered about 8000 dollars in losses, Toussand Millinery about 3000 dollars. The post and telephone offices were also destroyed. Drive First Spike of Stilwell Road marks July Fourth celebration with Rail line deeds covering 270 miles in Kansas and Oklahoma and 70 miles of grading south of Anthony. Track to Kansas City Cimarron river to be in place within ten months with rails laid soon.
A navy cablegram from Rear Admiral Kempff reports the gunboats Guardeuqi and Piscataqua arriving at Gandara on Samar Island. Philippine reports describe Samar as the focal point of the insurgent resistance with joint army and navy efforts to subdue the area. Fatally Clubbed by Dying Man in Checotah Oklahoma Territory. D. R. Proudfoot was shot by J. J. Stell, then died after a confrontation as Proudfoot allegedly clubbed Stell. Stell is jailed in Muskogee while Proudfoot and Stell were noted farmers.
Burlington Iowa July 6 Louis Weinstein longtime Burlington Hawkeye editorial writer dies after long illness at 66. A leading German citizen of Iowa he served as district revenue collector under Harrison for four years and later as state oil inspector. Wreck report Iowa Central near Hampton states two postal clerks killed in collision.
Courtland Kansas July 6 the cornerstone of a monument to mark the spot where the American flag was first raised over the territory now known as Kansas was laid yesterday. Zebulon M Pike then a lieutenant led 20 men in 1808 to claim the land from Pawnee villagers and install American colors. The Kansas State Historical Society funds the project with 3000 dollars to fence and mark the eight acre site slated to become a public park.
Three black miners were fatally shot in a running gun battle after a white posse confronted a group at a negro dance near La Follette. A town marshal and five officers were fired upon, sparking a broader clash as whites returned fire at the cabin.
Articles of incorporation filed at Des Moines for the Continental Railway Company with $100,000 capital stock and offices in Des Moines. Plan calls for a 1500 mile air line from Lake of the Woods to the Gulf of Mexico via Iowa Minnesota Missouri Kansas Indian Territory and Texas near the 95th meridian. Promoter is William T. Smith with A E Harris J K Wilson Charles W. Thompson and J T Brooks among associates.
Deadwood South Dakota on July 5 saw a sham battle between Sioux Indians and a cavalry troop draw crowds from across the nation. The Indians surrendered and ceded the Black Hills to whites, with hunting rights, as a grand parade of soldiers fire companies civilians and floats followed the staged event.
Frank Tazelow of Grand Rapids killed while firing a cannon from a parachute in Muskegon. At about 1,000 feet the ropes failed and the cannon and flyer plunged into the lake. Witnesses described a large crowd as the gunman drowned.
National League results show Philadelphia 1 over St. Louis 0, Cincinnati 4 over New York 0, Boston 6 over Chicago 10, Pittsburgh 12 over Brooklyn 9. American League games include Milwaukee 8 over Detroit 7, Cleveland 6 over Chicago 5, Boston 8 over Baltimore 8. Western League encounters Denver 7 over Colorado Springs 8, Minneapolis 0 over St Paul 3, Omaha 9 5 Des Moines 6 4.
Ernest Castleberry, an actor, attempted to disrupt Leavenworth newspapers after criticism of his performance. Police were delayed as Colonel D. R. Anthony, editor, had him soaked with a hose and expelled from the Leavenworth Times building.
In Dubuque Iowa on July 4 Edward Eberhardt fell from an excursion train and died in a gruesome split. Two rowboats collided on the Mississippi River, throwing occupants into the water. Anton Bitters was drowned.
Three masked men stopped a Great Northern express at Wagner Station Montana, dynamited the car safe and fled with about 70 000. A posse backed by Sheriff Griffith cornered them near Buck Allen’s ranch with a 5 000 reward offered by the railroad. Shots wounded no one seriously.
In Steubenville Ohio a family visit ended in a deadly ambush as three Italian men from a railroad gang drew stilettos. They killed the father and son William Eidenaur, wounded Philip Eidenaur and his wife, then fled with the baby uninjured. the attack followed a quarrel after the group left the elder Eidenaurs' home.
Five hundred persons gathered at the Hotel Cecil in London for the American Society banquet. Attendees included United States embassy members and prominent Americans alongside British MPs and colonial representatives, marking the 125th birthday of the nation that founded a western empire.
Devastating grasshopper infestation hits Russia township in Crookston Minnesota with 60 acres of wheat stripped clean. In dense swarms the insects cover sidewalks and make walking impossible. Millions of hoppers settled in the city today, overwhelming local paths.
Interviews with leading Republicans across the state suggest the governor will ask A. B. Kittridge to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Kyle's death, and that Kittridge will accept. There is also belief he will appoint C. O. Crawford if the governor aligns with Republican wishes.
At Canton Illinois eight year old Letha Suidam died and 22 people injured when a brick coping on a building collapsed onto a crowd on the sidewalk. Two more expected to die, with a roof crowd collapse causing further injuries. In St Paul an omnibus with 29 merrymakers overturned injuring 11. In Paris Illinois a 15 year old Everett Whalen fatally shot Lula Mullenix, 12, during Fourth of July celebrations.
In South Omaha the Mexicali bull fight exhibition drew about 2000 spectators yesterday. Matador Jenus Bernovides stumbled during his escape as Justo Saldana saved him with a cloak diversion. The second bull was docile and the crowd enjoyed maneuvering by the toreros amid running and teasing bouts. Manager Maddox announced the show’s end.
Rev. L G Brooker known as the cowboy preacher shot himself in Kearney Nebraska after being arrested on a complaint by Harriet Long Grand Island regarding paternity allegations. The sheriff departed to obtain a guard and Brooker fired two shots through the doorway ending his life instantly.
San Juan Puerto Rico July 6 The Fourth of July celebrated with unprecedented enthusiasm with political party help and Governor Allen funding five hundred dollars plus citizen donations. Most houses wore flags bunting and fireworks were abundant marking a rare local celebration. In 1900 there was no celebration.
In a three hour joint session the Porto Rican assembly unanimously passed the free trade resolution. The crowded assembly hall cheered as Governor Allen signed the measure.
Shamrock I defeated Shamrock again at Rothesay. Girl rivals near Inez Kentucky fought over a sweetheart with fists. Six bags of gold totaling thirty thousand dollars were stolen from the San Francisco mint. Count Robert de Pomeroy of Paris uncovered an adventurer married under his name in New York. Professor Franklin W. Fisk, longtime Chicago Theological Seminary figure, died. Secretary Root ordered regulars from the Philippines to army posts. The Sturgis bank Mansfield Ohio failed with Mansfield Machine Works. Major O L Pruden resigned as paymaster to become assistant secretary to the president. Pennsylvania beat London Rowing Club in Henley heat for Grand Challenge cup. Ward and Davis lost doubles at Wimbledon to Doherty brothers. Ex Governor Mortimer Nye collapsed with paralysis during Independence Day speech at Union Mills Indiana. William Nunn and wife killed, Howard Mead injured by fall from electric car near Ceredo West Virginia. St Louis Milling Co mills and elevator burned at Carlinville Illinois, loss around one hundred thousand. Ancient Order of Hibernians ground broke for new two hundred sixty thousand hall at One Hundred Sixteenth Street and Tenth Avenue.
Frank H. Spearman offers The Striker's Story in McClure's July issue. He portrays Jimmie McTerra as a legendary figure among McCloud's men and presents a dramatic tale of a striker's uprising, with McTerra leading a solitary challenge against hundreds. The piece hints at a twist regarding Royal Kate Mullenix.
Advertises Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal cure for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. Sold by Bartlett and Doyle with promise of guaranteed relief and wide patient approval.
A man adopting a straw hat triggers chatter about seasonality and style. Observers wonder if the headwear signals fashion or practical need.
The undersigned offer to refund the money on a 60c bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A 25c sample bottle is also guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded, signed T. O. Harris of Bartlett Iowa.
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