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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
3
The scan reports diverse topics from urban planning to education and philanthropy. It notes underground moving sidewalks at a world fair, a tidal wave net invention, and a New Zealand life saving chart taught in schools. Also mentioned are a French count funding healthy marriages in Rouen and Indian music education on reservations.
A new typewriter style device operates on standard electric supply. The machine uses an automatic electric mechanism to space words and letters, with the typist guiding text by keystrokes. The article notes compact, self adjusting spacing and aims for efficient automatic operation.
Gangs hunted the wreckage on Main Street after a Friday explosion and fire destroyed a four story frame tenement with shops on the ground floor. By Saturday morning 15 dead were confirmed, with three bodies recovered including Mrs. Annie Launigan and Mrs. Annie Fentenmn. Rescue teams found dynamite torpedoes in the cellars, suggesting a torpedo caused the blast. A sprawling scene of burning, collapsing walls, and frantic rescues followed, as firemen worked to save others and clear debris.
John Ay Cookman was found guilty of second degree murder for the March killing of neighboring farmer Jessie McBride near Creeder. He received a prison term of nineteen years.
The State Department plans to soothe tensions with Russia by presenting representations to the Ivan government through Ambassador Carsini. The Friday statement stresses that U.S. actions on sugar, petroleum, and countervailing duties should automatically ease exchanges, aiming to calm Russian irritation over Kaznian sugar imports and related duties.
In Manhattan Kansas on a Saturday at 2 30 a dynamite blast blew a large hole in the front door of the First Methodist Church. The strike, attributed to fanatists angered by Rev J M Miller crusade against saloons, damaged steps and stained glass, with losses in the hundreds of dollars. No arrests reported. Reverend Miller, elected mayor, has led battles against sin.
Milwaukee on June 240 temporary injunction restraining striking machinists from interfering with operation of its machine shop was obtained Saturday by the Vilter Manufacturing Company. The case, returnable in Judge Liliott's court, could have national importance. The company argues workers may strike but may not force employers or set terms for shops.
The strike of linemen and electrical workers stalls Northwestern Telephone in Joliet Aurora and Lockport. Workers won shorter hours and half-holiday Saturdays. Reading railway shop employees began a Friday noon strike, with no spread to other departments in the city. they remain at Usual work.
A cyclone devastates Naper Nebraska and surrounding areas, killing several residents including Javol Greening and Hertha Anderson while injuring others. Funerals held for eight victims as survivors gather in remaining buildings. Telegraph lines and roads damaged. communications and relief efforts hampered.
A London World dispatch notes a Morning Post engagement notice between Miss Vivian Sartoris and Mr. Archibald Balfour will not take place. The granddaughter of Senator Grant and cousin of Arthur Balfour draws mystery and social attention as Americans debate its authenticity.
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