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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
2
Disjointed lines report a constitutional question of regency and Osborn/Noyes involvement. Dispatches indicate the queen's grip on power is fragile with terms like Monday and Sunday morning, noting uncertain recovery and lingering alarm among officials.
A congressional inquiry into the Military Academy prompts a sudden push to end hazing. Lawmakers meet the four classes at Grant Hall and vote to abolish hazing in all forms for fourth class cadets. Gen. Dick and committee members insist on a firm policy shift.
An arrest report notes a suspect returning home as officials pursue a guilty finding. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the tone suggests a crime inquiry with the subject implicated and the accused under local investigation.
Americaft boltonts Base Street district faces weeks of fear as letters threaten violence unless $1400 is paid. Armed guards patrol homes at night after shots were fired at unknown assailants attempting dynamite attacks. A mass meeting at Oldenburg raised $600 to aid arrest efforts.
The Senate approved the army reorganization bill Friday January 18 after amendments were agreed to by 48 to 28. Four Democrats supported it. The bill, central since January 3, faced vigorous but not bitter opposition with numerous changes, aside from removing the canteen clause.
Militia under Col Williams lands in Corbin Kentucky to quell rioters and discipline clashes. Three sons of James Shotwell, killed by Raleigh White, are jailed to face grand jury for intimidation. Frictions rise as factions demand withdrawal and a decisive feud finish.
Samuel H. Warwick, once wealthier than a million, died penniless at a Philadelphia almshouse hospital last Saturday, aged 70, and was buried in Camden New Jersey. Prosperity years saw him aid friends and entertain in princely fashion. two former political and social figures remained true while many deserted him. For the past three years two senators aided his basic needs.
Deputy Marshal Grant Johnson reports to Eufaula that the Snake Indians are armed and riding through the country, whipping peaceful Braves. About fifty members from several bands claim authority, have elected an independent chief and council, and seek protection from United States authorities amid growing unrest west of Eufaula.
About 150 students arrested at Kiev Rusala were ordered exiled to Port Arthur for political agitation and military service. Similar actions were reported in the capital. Disturbances are feared as the ferment spreads. A decoy package led to the arrest of Robert Johnson in Ashtabula for blackmail. A banker, N. E. French of Jefferoat, and his daughter received threats to leave $500 at a county fair steps.
Bennie Chamber and Matthew Stailey Quay re created Jan 1 as a U S senator from Pennsylvania he presented himself at the bar and took the oath The galleries overflowed with Pennsylvanian visitors flowers filled the chamber and Quay received immense applause and congratulations from colleagues on the floor
On January 17 Stanford undergraduates seized C D Montgomery a junior from the University of Kan sas and carried him to a lake behind the campus where he was tossed in. The water was five feet deep and he swam to shore. The attack followed criticism of President Jordan over resignations of Stanford professors and unity supported President Jordan with 600 to 600 students passing resolutions.
Luther A Porter cashier of Warren Deposit Bank Bowling Green Ky is shown to be short in his accounts by 349000. The shortage was verified by bank officials and Porter does not deny it. Depositors are protected and no money loss is expected as vault funds cover demands. Porter's status remains unsettled while stockholders absorb the loss.
A two story Stewart Hotel blaze in St Louis left forty near death and a score of guests injured. S W Carr and L Blake, noted Wabash Railroad bridge builders, were seriously hurt, thirty five others slightly hurt as victims jumped to the pavement. Loss estimated at 10000 with many clothing losses. no fatalities reported. President McKinley’s recovery progress prompts likely cancellation of official winter receptions and cabinet dinners. The steamer Louisville burned at Benton Harbor, Mich, watchman Charles Southworth perished. vessel valued at 100000 and fully insured.
The report lists regional quotes for cattle hogs and sheep in markets including Chicago Annapolis St Louis Cincinnati and others. Prices show cattle 3.00 to 5.80, hogs 4.00 to 6.60, sheep 3.00 to 4.76, and grains wheat No 2 around 70 cents, corn 82 to 88 cents. butter eggs and potatoes also noted with varied ranges.
Sophomores from Lawn City confessed to abducting Freshman President Stiles at State University before the banquet. Eleven men, including G I Maclean and Henry McClain, were expelled after a two hour session with President MacLean. Soured by the incident, journal editor helped suppress names. Cresco’s Su C O’Dalley implicated but not registered, sent home by classmates.
Webster County officials authorize County Attorney Uackler to pursue legal action to recover nearly $100,000 in overdue taxes. The board backs tax ferrets pushing prosecutions as homeowners oppose tax collection efforts through courts. The dispute centers on large delinquent sums and organized resistance by affected property owners.
Governor Shaw takes interest in Texas oil country near Beaumont where a Des Moines rice land firm he leads holds 4,000 acres. The company sent an excursion to view land and negotiate sale as buyers offer a large advance to acquire the tract under the oil boom.
Simpson 5S. White, credited as building Burlington's first log cabin, died in Portland at age 89. His bear filed on the site of the present city hall, and the B. and M. elevator now stands where the cabin once did. Burlington plans a memorial to the founder.
The Des Moines court rejects the river front faction bid to block a new court house on the old site. The recession petition by oast siders was never filed legally and cannot be considered. Grover Cleveland offered $1,000 to address Des Moines Chautauqua assembly next July. No answer yet from Princeton. Benjamin Harrison, initially offered the money, declined and is not Ausuring this year, per committee remarks.
Judge Wolfe urged the Clinton grand jury to investigate vice and extortion, naming alleged abuses by lawyers who file injunctions then drop them. He indicated areas needing attention and cited rumors of young women near a hardware store central to the business district, tied to a church leader and temperance meetings. The scene near a lodge hall and the building owner renting at a weekly rate was highlighted amid public intrigue.
State will collect collateral inheritance tax from Shelby County estates. The estate of Frank Richardson, aged 76, declared legally dead after vanishing in 186, may yield several thousand dollars for the state. The Wright estate from Des Moines, about 30,000, is also subject to the tax.
O Mills of Lewis received two barrels of apples from President McKinley after writing to him before the election. The 80 year old man plans to distribute samples of the fruit and enjoys sharing the gifts as he travels the countryside.
In Creston two tragedies unfold as a switch engine fatally mangles Chas Still who was returning from Harvey's bakery with his son. The event occurs as he is struck while crossing between the ronschos near Burling ton yards, his body dragged thirty feet. Separate case: Robert Schwab appeals a manslaughter conviction after an accidental shooting on a country road. after Miles leaves, Schwab, drunk, seeks revenge for $76 theft and fires a pistol, but his intent is disputed by the court.
The capitol improvement commission begins an eastern inspection tour visiting Indianapolis state house Washington New York Boston Philadelphia. They skip Albany New York state house after prior view. After two weeks they meet to decide recommendations for the Lownstite OBE Gift to Custer Post. Von J 8 Grawford of the Cherokee Herald donated four American flags used at Lafayette monument unveiling to Custer post Cherokee.
At the annual meeting of the Women’s Christian Association the plan to erect a new $51,000 hospital alongside a handsome city library building was approved. The project aims to meet the association’s demands and enhance city facilities, with funding considerations shown by the College allocation of $1,800. The council docket outlines evolution of the project.
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