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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
6
A weather summary from government advisory sources details extreme heat across the nation with many regions showing record temperatures and severe drought. Crops in Missouri Iowa Nebraska Oklahoma and the middle Atlantic States face stress while rain remains sporadic, delaying harvests and reducing yields in corn wheat and potatoes across multiple states.
Heavy showers reach North and South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota as heat and drought ease. Farmers cheer rainfall aiding corn and wheat, with Argentina, Russia, and India viewed for world supplies. U S wheat output projected near 740 million bushels, with exports potentially exceeding prior highs. Wild weather dents spring crops in the Dakotas and Minnesota, but national production may end with a surplus around 100 million bushels.
The President issues a proclamation declaring free trade between the United States and Porto Rico and establishes a civil government for the island. It notes that the Puerto Rican Legislature has enacted a system of local taxation to meet government needs and that the proclamation follows constitutional requirements.
Secretary Long announces the court of inquiry into Admiral Schley's conduct in the Spanish American War. Admiral Dewey will preside with Rene Admicale Lewis A. Kimberly and Andrew 8. K. Bentram as members. Proceedings open at the Navy Department in Washington on September 12 with broad witness latitude and Schley representation.
Secretary of Agriculture Wil son comments on weather and soil conditions shaping corn prospects from the Missouri to Ohio rivers. He notes moisture concerns, urges extended cultivation in the corn belt, and cautions that widespread rain next weeks could still aid yields while stressing need for soil conservation.
Commissioner Rockhill reports from Peking that the Chinese government will begin amortizing bonds in 1902 to pay indemnity to powers. The plan aims to retire the principal by 1940, with about 23,000,000 taels to be raised for interest and a sinking fund, and no international guaranty.
In Pitlhfield Massachusetts Judge Stevens directed a jury to acquit Robert Fogburg on a murder indictment for the death of his sister May, Aug. 20. The defense motions were granted after a week of proceedings as Berkshire farmers and merchants listened to testimony with caretaking restraint.
In a troubling Fosburg family murder night, the accused, Young Tin, faced allegations of wielding the revolver that killed May Fosburg. The defense showed no conclusive weapon link, several Fosburgs testified to intruders, and the judge halted the case as jurors applauded the withdrawal, a rare display noted by townspeople. May Fosburg was slain on Aug 19, 1900, as the family sang. the house was attacked with two shots and assaults left Rob ert Fosburg unconscious, the mother beaten, Beatrice frightened, and Esther away visiting.
A massive Thursday night fire devastated Davenport, Iowa, destroying a third of a square mile and leaving two to three hundred residents homeless. Weyerhauser and Denkmann Company losses reach 500000 with 200000 insured. Firefighter Emil Lucht was rescued after being overcome. Relief work began at once to feed and shelter victims as rumors say the blaze started in a lumber yard from a lighted cigarette.
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