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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
4
A historical line promotes Peruna as the sole remedy, asserting no other option can replace it for the public. The phrasing reflects a period sales or medical pitch emphasizing Peruna’s claimed superiority.
In this advertisement style piece contractor J Makinson of St Paul Minnesota praises Peruna for curing his cough and boosting health. Brooklyn attorney B J Kirkhoff also endorses Peruna citing prior sickness and relief. The ad urges readers to contact Dr Hartman for guidance and notes Peruna as a universal remedy for catarrh and winter ailments.
Fugitive Pat Crowe addresses Omaha authorities through a signed letter examined for authenticity by Pinkerton experts and Chief Donahue. Crowe denies knowledge of Edward Cudahy Jr.’s kidnapping and seeks police protection while promising to present himself publicly when safe.
James Garvey of Santee South Dakota arrives in Washington to denounce the interior secretary's continued recognition of the Santee band attorneys who were hired to press annuity claims. Garvey, a leader of the Santee, alleges the contract was secured by misrepresentation and meets with Secretary Hitchcock, who appears open to his argument.
Senate amendment to the sundry civil bill would raise the cost limit for the Cheyenne Wyoming government building from 250000 to 325000 and authorize the secretary of the treasury to award contracts for its completion.
Governor General Wood reported to Washington that the Cuban constitution was officially presented this morning. He awaited guidance on whether to forward the document immediately or hold it until Cuba United States relations were resolved.
Lord Kitchener's dispatch from Middleburg dated February 25 details Boer retreat in scattered groups near Piet Retief and Amsterdam with about 6,000 hostile forces. It lists enemy losses including many killed and captured, plus Our casualties of five officers and 49 men. Major Howard of the Canadian scouts is noted as killed. Dewet’s attempt to invade Pane Galen is said to have failed.
In Sioux Falls South Dakota February 25 thieves who have operated across Minnesota Iowa and South Dakota shifted to this city. Five fat steers valued at nearly 300 were taken from a city yard and later recovered in Illinois Central railroad cattle sheds as they were being prepared for shipment. No clue to the criminals has been found.
Senate talks today edge toward an amicable Cuba understanding to avoid an extra session. Tonight an amendment on Cuba relations is expected to be offered when the army appropriation bill is taken up tomorrow. Exact wording unsettled but conferences push opposing sides to agreement.
Salem Ore Feb 25 John H Mitchell elected United States senator to succeed George W McBride whose term expires March 4 next The election was achieved by a coalition of thirty five Republicans and eleven Democrats totaling forty six votes a legislative majority
Omaha Neb February 25 Union Pacific plans major spring improvements for the Kansas Pacific line between Kansas City and Denver. Thousands of dollars will be spent and work will begin immediately. Many coaches and engines are being prepared in the Omaha shops for the route.
Mrs. Foster, wife of I. E. Foster, admits involvement in the attempted murder of her husband Clarence Robinson shot I. E. Foster February 9. She confessed before Attorney Frederick M. Curtiss and Dr. J. B. Gay and then attempted suicide, but was saved.
In Havana on February 26 independence day was celebrated with mass meetings and rejoicings. A parade of 10,000 school children bearing Cuban flags was reviewed by prominent Cubans. General and Mrs Wood were showered with flowers as they passed.
Colonel Plumer engaged General Dewet near Disselfontein on the south bank of the Orange River. He captured a gun and a pompom, took fifty prisoners, and pursued the scattered Boers. Dewet reportedly escaped to the opposite bank in a boat with a few followers.
George Anderson, jailed on charges of killing H W Linter and wounding his wife in Burlington last Thanksgiving, stabbed and then slashed his throat in his cell ten minutes before the jury returned a guilty verdict. Police had tracked him after the shootings and recovered the revolver. He spoke briefly before dying.
In Dubuque Iowa on February 26 a suit seeks 2245 dollars from Archbishop Keane over a Webster City church dispute. German members claimed funds were tied to appointing a German priest after the church's completion, a promise not supported by records or current archbishop. The action aims to recover the amount.
Members of the Fifty first Iowa regiment who served in the Philippines secured from the war department permission for a young Filipino boy Francesco Sunga to travel to San Francisco on a transport and then to Iowa for schooling. The regiment guarantees his education and care and has raised funds for his passage to Iowa, with plans for him to live in Des Moines or Red Oak.
Thomas J. Evans Jr born and raised in Council Bluffs died by his own hand. A Council Bluffs high school graduate he enlisted with Company L, Fifty-first Iowa volunteers and served until illness in San Francisco prevented him from going to the Philippines. He was discharged for disability and returned home a sick man.
James Morton Raikes of Burlington is to raise the Maine as chief engineer for a Chicago company. He left for Havana harbor with 200 men to begin the task, though he appears only 25 years old and was born in this city.
A partial list of names tied to the Manila express robbery caused Charles Hays of this place embarrassment after initial reports wrongly named him as involved. Hays is a respected member of Hays Bros stock farmers and had no connection with the crime.
Washington February 26 There is movement in the senate toward amending the Philippine provision of the army bill to bar disposal of public lands and awarding franchises during the temporary government. Supporters are open to concessions but no unified action has been taken yet. Confidence rests on acceptance of the amendment with changes.
Adams county authorities order a suit to recover salary and fees drawn by ex-Auditor Belknap during January while he held over. The case involves Belknap insisting on pay during a disputed transition after the Titus amendment’s interpretation.
Liberal cattle run with better grades steady and canners strong at South Omaha union stock yards. Hogs opened 2% to 5c lower, then eased, with most sales $5.30 to $6.85 and some at $3.52. Sheep and lambs showed active demand with high quality offerings, prices mixed but steady to strong for good lots. Kansas reports cattle steady to higher, hogs steady, and sheep and lambs active with western prices listing several ranges.
A crowd of about 10 000 witnessed the beheadings of Chih Siu and Hsu Cheng Yu in Pekin amid diplomatic tension. The legations were largely absent, while military and foreign staff watched. Debate at a ministerial meeting split over punishment breadth and securing legation quarters amid property seizures.
Washington February 28 The House adopted a new meeting time of 11 oclock for the remainder of the session after approving the Journal. Lawmakers handled routine business approving conference reports on fortifications the District of Columbia and the military academy with anti hazing provisions. The naval appropriation bill was sent back to conference after disagreement with the Senate on three additional submarine torpedo boats.
The Turney camp of Confederate veterans at Winchester Tennessee adopted a resolution opposing inviting the president to attend the Memphis reunion. They argue the invitation conflicts with the association’s constitution and laws and would change the organization’s character and purposes as a Confederate group.
Verdi the composer was removed from the cemetery with ceremony to the home for aged musicians founded by Verdi. The event took place in Milan on February 28.
Veteran organizations from the Civil War Spanish War Veterans and the Grand Army refuse participation in the March 4 inaugural parade. The decision affects several veteran groups and comes amid selection debates for the event.
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