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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
4
Weather relief arrives as storms bring cooler air and scattered rain across Nebraska Iowa Missouri and Kansas. Local showers lift crop prospects in drought affected counties while temperatures drop into the 90s in spots, amid continued heat elsewhere.
R Prange a manager for Schlitz hotel in Omaha and Schlitz Brewery agency killed his wife near Lake Contrary late yesterday afternoon and then died by suicide. He destroyed identifying clothing and traveled from Omaha to search for his wife who had left him days earlier amid alleged dissolute habits and cruelty.
A terrific storm swept the Pleasant Point district on Carberry plains Saturday night causing about 100000 dollars in crop and farm-building damage. At Rat Portage and Norman a tornado spread lumber in every direction.
Five men were killed and three others gravely injured in a head on collision between two local freight trains of the Missouri Kansas and Texas near Wymark in the territory. The wreck occurred on July 16 and involved workers from the Kansas division. Authorities调查 ongoing.
London July 16 Andrew Carnegie offers 10000 pounds to build a fresh public library at Auchen Scotland seeking to promote education and culture through philanthropy.
In Pittsburg on July 16 the amalgamated association strike shut down tin plate sheet and hoop mills across the district. Skilled workers stayed away or observed as the union presses for recognition, not wage gains, with President Shaffer hoping for a strong showing to avoid a broader US Steel strike. The dispute mirrors Homestead 1892 in focus on unionizing all plants versus existing individual contracts.
New York dispatch says Secretary of Agriculture Wilson believes western reports of corn crop damage may be overstated. He cites July 1 conditions as promising, notes heat aids development, and plans to wait for fuller data before declaring widespread ruin. He foresees ample national corn even if some states suffer downturns.
COUNCIL BLUFFS IOWA July 16 Lieutenant Johnson in charge of the recruiting office recently established in the federal building is not meeting with much success in applications to join Uncle Sam’s army. In three weeks he has received only eleven applications. Of these eight were unable to pass examination. Lee S. Craig and Donald G. Maddocks who enlisted in the field artillery have passed and had been sent to Fort Riley.
Berlin July 16 Emigration from Germany via Hamburg and Bremen in the first six months reached 112 968 compared with 117 930 for the same period last year.
In Wilmington on July 16 Judge Bradford issued a decree in federal court restraining the Edison Chemical company from using the name Thomas A. Edison or the term Wizard in its business unless it states that Thomas A. Edison has no connection. The Delaware chartered company operates with offices in New York.
Reports from the weather bureau and several states show continued extreme heat across nineteen states and territories in the corn belt and Ohio Valley. Temperatures reach 102 in Marquette and Kansas City, with little rain and widespread crop damage. Cattle and hog shipments to markets persist to avert losses as corn and fruit crops fail and pastures dry across Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and beyond.
United States minister to China E. H. Conger arrived in San Francisco en route to Pekin. He will sail next Wednesday on the Nippon Maru.
Newton dispatch reports 18 year old Oma Beers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Beers, shot by Herbert Shacklett, former stable boy in the family. Shacklett then shot himself through the heart. The bedlop were found roadside.
Creveland reports that July 31 Ohio Democrats backing Bryan and his issues will meet in Columbus to organize a belt and form a new party. Ten men convened in a downtown office, adopted a principles statement, and scheduled a convention at the Great Southern hotel on the last day of July for those who sign the declaration.
The steamer Erik departs North Sydney bound for Labrador and Greenland Eskimo stations in about three weeks. It carries 360 tons of coal and supplies for a year. On board are Peary Arctic Club members Dr. I. A. Cook, Herbert Stone, Herbert Berry, G. F. Wikoff, L. Benedict, and L. C. Whitney Church.
Pittsburg July 15 The Amalgamated association led by President Shaffer orders a strike against American Steep Hoop, American Sheet Steel, and American Tinplate companies. Officials predict a total work stoppage in union mills and efforts to shut non union plants, with the union optimistic about success.
Fire danger grows as winter wheat fields beside Burlington Elkhorn and KC&O rails burn in multiple spots after an Elkhorn train ignites stubble near Henderson. Crews extinguish flames, nineteen shocks on Hon Andrew J. Sandall’s York County farm burned. Farmers plant fire guards between fields and tracks.
In Yokohama on July 15 the unveiling at Kurihama commemorated Commodore Perry’s landing of 1853. Rear Admiral Rodgers opened ceremonies for the U.S. fishing squadron while Viscount Katsura the Japanese premier gave the memorial address. Three American and five Japanese warships saluted as officials from both nations praised close relations.
Coleman and James Younger, granted conditional parole by the board of pardons last Wednesday, were released from Stillwater penitentiary at 10 this morning. They will reside in Stillwater for now with unclear employment plans. Their first day of freedom was spent on a steamboat excursion up the St. Croix river.
New York July 13 marked a burst in corn and wheat trading with corn rising 6% cents and bulls pushing prices toward 60 cents in Chicago. Farmers drove the advance amid heavy realizing by professionals, while concerns over drought in Kansas and Missouri threatened future yields. Chicago reports note heat and drought to be widespread, with corn for September delivery rallying and prices up from the prior day.
Secretary Hitchcock said Oklahoma registration reports show crowds have digested the president's proclamation and understand there is no chance for speculators. Intruders trespassers or gamblers are warned as lands are opened in good faith to qualified buyers and not transferable.
Dallas July 18 Richard B Hubbard former Texas governor and ambassador to Japan during Cleveland administration died at his Tyler Texas home. He served as U S minister to Japan and had long public career in Texas politics and national service.
In Paris in July 1878 M Santos de Mont’s cigar shaped motor driven balloon completed a run from St Cloud across Paris around the Eiffel Tower and back. The press reports a successful ascent and descent at the will of the aeronaut. An official attempt to win Henry Deputach’s 100000 franc prize for a manageable balloon is planned tomorrow.
Late market quotes from South Omaha and Kansas City show light cattle runs with few western grass cattle and mixed quality. Hogs traded higher as demand from local packers improved, while sheep sold strong with lambs at five dollars and ewes around three to four dollars, indicating firm prices overall.
Cattle market mostly lower with dressed beef steers around 5,005.70 and feeders 3.40 to 4.00. Western fed stocks 34.25 to 75.00, Texans and Indians 3.80 to 4.25, cows 3.75 to 4.50, heifers 3.00 to 4.60, bulls 2.50 to 4.00, calves 3.50 to 4.75. Hogs active, 5 to 10 cents higher. top around 6.12, bulk 5.80 to 6.09, lights 5.70 to 5.80. Sheep and lambs strong to higher. lambs 4.05 to 5.23, wethers 3.26 to 3.90, yearlings 3.80 to 4.40, ewes 3.00 to 3.90, culls 2.00 to 2.0, Texas grass steers 3.25 to 3.80.
Londoners endure a tropical heat wave with shade readings at 86 to 87 degrees at 10 am and higher on other scales. Street illnesses rise, ambulances shuttle constantly, and transport and shipyard work slow due to worker exhaustion. Prostrations and faintings prompt widespread ambulance calls.
On July 13 in Wyoming, A N Copeland formerly a bank teller of Omaha shot and killed A C Rogers of South St Joseph Missouri aboard Union Pacific train No 6 near Wamsutta. Brakeman Schamp overpowered Copeland after three fatal shots. Copeland gave no warning or words and was turned over to the Rawlins sheriff. Authorities suspect Copeland insane.
Leavenworth Kan July 18 Lieutenant Colonel Jesse M Lee commanding at Fort Leavenworth has received a dispatch announcing that Wilhu Root secretary of war will arrive at the post at 11 40 a m Wednesday next He will be received with a salute of seventeen guns and the entire garrison will turn out under arms in his honor During the afternoon the post commander and officers will give Mr Root a reception A reception will also be given him in the city at night
Long hot spell tightens farm supplies in Chicago. Potatoes rise about 150 percent from last year as new Early Ohio is 27 to 29 cents a bushel then and now 95 cents to 1 dollar. Green corn up about 100 percent as dealers face higher costs and bids narrow.
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