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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
4
In San Francisco a vessel mishap led to confusion as the crew and officers struggled to manage boats and escape amid fog and danger. The pilot and captain faced decisions. navigation authority rested with the senior officer aboard, while the crew pressed to secure safety.
A fragmentary Chicago item reports rumors of Mafia links amid a deadly street incident. Police notes hint at a possible Mafia involvement while investigators pursue leads in the case.
Telegram details specify degradation and exile for Princes Tuan and Lan. Death penalty for Neien Chih Lien and Hsu Sheng-Yiu, two ex prisoners of the Japturese posthumous honors for four. Four others executed last summer for interceding with foreigners. Gen Tung Fu Siang to face later punishment. Conger’s message lists Chuang Chaio Sim Chalo Ying Nien Chi Hau and Hsu Cheng Yu for yet to be determined penalties.
After the journal reading on Feb 21 the House debated the deficiency bill. Rep Hepburn Iowa denounced hazing and blamed desertions and lack of sailors on citizens serving under tyrannical commanders. He listed twenty five US vessels wrecked by incompetent officers since the Civil War and called for fixed punishment. A Chicago elevated train fire injured the motorman and damaged the car station, with a $5000 loss.
The Illinois Supreme Court upholds an appellate ruling in the Michael I Haley administrator v Prudential Life Insurance case, affirming that a life policy paying when the insured dies within three years due to his own criminal act is liable only for the premiums paid.
In Stringtown Virginia Tyler County two men were arrested on arson and murder charges after a Wednesday drugstore fire that destroyed several buildings and killed John Clendenning. Authorities link the blaze to a local anti liquor crusade and threats to shutter the drugstore’s liquor sales.
Judge McChrie of Tapeto Kansas holds Mrs Currie Nation not guilty of malicious destruction of property after smashing the Senate saloon finding she acted to abate a public nuisance and had no malice toward the proprietors. The decision affects pending charges from the Sunday raid and her county jail confinement.
German National Bank of Allegheny Pennsylvania faced a continued run all day Wednesday with fewer dramatic scenes than Tuesday. Depositors withdrew funds while noting the bank should have sufficient cash to meet withdrawals. Most withdrawers were interest earners and business leaders urged calm, insisting reserves are ample to pay every dollar.
Maj Atherton of the Twelfth Lancers filed for divorce in London from his wife Mabel Louisa Atherton naming the Duke of Westminster as co respondent. The case, not to be aired in court for months, involves friends of the recently married duke including King Edward as potential negotiators to avert a trial.
Chinese plenipotentiaries send unofficial note to foreign envoys in Pekin Tuesday morning proposing to accept all terms set by the powers. They seek to save Chao Shu Chiao and Ying Nien, but ministers insist on first demands. A complete surrender is anticipated. Lumbermen Make No Change. Mississippi Valley Lumbermen's Association held its tenth annual session in Minneapolis with delegates from Iowa Chicago northwestern Indiana Illinois Missouri Kansas Oklahoma. No change expected in price lists. Peal Selling Lawful in Missouri. Missouri Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of laws on barber licenses breeders racing bookmaking and inheritances tax.
Market quotes show cattle ranges from 3.00 to 5.50 in Chicago and Indianapolis, hogs 4.00 to 5.40, sheep 3.00 to 4.45, and grains with No 2 red wheat around 74 to 75 cents. Prices also list corn 87 to 88 cents, oats 21 to 28 cents, rye 48 to 62 cents, butter and eggs with small crests, and potatoes around 48 cents per bushel, reflecting regional commodity values.
An elderly woman, gray haired and soft spoken, posing as a trained nurse, tried to extract money from Fort Dodge church ministers last week. She claimed to travel from Omaha to Waterloo for patients awaiting care and budgeted callers who owed her after leaving town, a ruse tied to a history of cons in Burlington and other towns.
Swift & Co of Chicago will acquire the Protreet Poultry Company plant in Ottumwa and expand operations to make Ottumwa the state’s largest poultry market. Owner Mr Rideout will sell out after twenty two years in the business. the move aims to reach southeastern Town and northern Missouri markets.
A ceremonial gift sword from the Des Moines Commercial Exchange will be presented to Capt. Ebioy D. Evans of the Iowa battleship during the upcoming inauguration period. The sword, long prepared, awaits a favorable moment as many Des Moines men are expected in Washington for the event.
Prof G F Curtiss reports Iowa State College butter scored 98 at the national dairymen convention in St Paul, the largest exhibit to date. Telegram from Curtiss confirms the honor and notes the display set a new record. Incendiary fires hit Shenandoah including Shenandoah Cigar Factory and stores. 15,000 bushels seed corn destroyed. Rural mail service expands with five new routes in Plymouth County. Onawa physician Dr Daniel Handel dies after collision with a southbound passenger train. Northwestern yards accident in Webster City claims James Pearce. Fraud claim over $8,000,000 fortune surfaces involving William Yates and Mrs Stevens.
American minister Conger expresses willingness to return to U S duties and accept a governorship if the people approve. He cites his wife and daughter Pierce in fragile health during the siege, hoping to reunite with his family. Mrs W Ragsdale says the Conger household will likely leave Pekin in the spring amid danger. Reports claim disagreement between Conger and the state department.
A man using aliases to pose as a rich uncle, William Yates and others, lured victims in Mascatina and nearby towns with promises of a large inheritance. He gained trust, borrowed money temporarily, then vanished, later arrested in Salisbury Missouri where authorities prepared to extradite him to Brodnuiell for trial. The sheriff traced him after issuing notices and wiring prices to locate him.
State Superintendent Barret defends his office amid charges of mismanagement over printing documents for schools. He says he had authority and acted without consulting the so called guardians of the public treasury, while balancing public school welfare.
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