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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
4
An article notes a novel use of horseskin in automo diling coats for men and women. It explains sable and long hair furs are dusty and unsuitable, while calts skins in white or brown appear in demand. Automobilists favor piebalds and trim with no darker fur, with heluet shaped head-dresses to match.
United States Court of Appeals, in an opinion by Judge Sanborn, denies the writ of habeas corpus and upholds the federal judge to imprison county court judges for contempt for refusing to carry out mandates in the St Clair county Missouri bond dispute. The long legal fight began after the county issued bonds to aid railroad construction and sought to evade payment, leading to mandamus actions and arrests for contempt. The decision clarifies that habeas cannot replace a writ of error in contempt proceedings and underscores federal authority over state judicial refusals to obey.
Imminent clash between President Castro's Venezuelan army and revolutionaries unfolds near Curacao. Castro returns from San Casimira to Cuara and advances on Qewmare while rebels hold Ta Democracia. All telegraph and telephone lines are cut.
Seattle August 29 information was reserved that the man arrested at Newcastle Wyoming on suspicion of being Philip T Watkins has been definitely led to be the person wanted. Sheriff Cudihea wired authorities at Billings Montana to confirm identity and if settled will send a deputy after the prisoner Watkins is wanted for passing a spurious check.
Treasury bulletin reports general fund balances and gold holdings. Daily totals show no gold redemption and varying credit cash balances. Officials note current divisions of funds and available gold reserves amid market conditions.
In Chietonne Wyoming on August 38 a steer keeper set a local record as teams competed in a field event. Officials note the record was achieved during the livestock and racing segment with participants from multiple farms.
Heirs of the Inter and Nes Fair agree to an arrangement awaiting final perfection within six months to a year. Wills will be filed soon for probate. executors named and minor heirs cared for. Despite the adjustment, no litigation is expected. relatives to receive the estate valued around $500,000. no one confirms a cash settlement.
Unofficial data on the oil burning steamer Mariposa's San Francisco to Tahiti voyage show an 11 day run of 3 488 knots at 13.12 knots per hour, consuming about 460 tons of oil. Oil per knot was 260.9 and 8.38 knots per ten of oil, needing 1.83 pounds of oil per hour per horsepower, deemed satisfactory.
The Oklahoma stock sanitary commission announces federal rules prohibiting cattle movement from the western Osage and Ponca nation area west of the Santa Fe line due to Texas fever. No exceptions except immediate slaughter southern cattle. movement requires permits from a department inspector and the destination state or territory.
Washington Aug 29 The Chinese government proposed opening a government mint at Tien Tsin and asked for an assayer and a machinist from the United States. Director Robarts of the Mint engaged Leonard McGrunder assistant assayer and L G Emory superintendent of machinery from the New Orleans mint to serve in China and they expect to sail soon.
In Shenandoah Iowa three members of attorney W P Ferguson's family suffered severe pains after eating canned dried beef. They were in great danger until a physician treated them. The incident highlights risks linked to contaminated preserved meat in the household.
Washington report states 6006 Navajo Indians in the southern Utah part of the reservation are found to be in distress. Senator Rawlins telegram to Commissioner Jones notes the hunger issue and requests aid and action from federal authorities.
In New York Aug 9, workers unearthed brass and silver relics from a subway excavation near Astor and Letavetts. The artifacts include a brass object with a wick and a silver base bearing the initials A. W. and set with precious stones.
San Francisco reports a settlement between heirs of Mrs. Charles J Fair and Mrs. W K Vanderbilt Jr. The agreement awards the Fair heirs over 2 million including 1 million to be shared and 300000 in gold coin paid by Herman Qelrichs. The gold is held at First National Bank in Nelson's name. Probate will distribute personal property estimated at 50000 to 60000, with court appraisal in four months.
In Watertown New York on September 1 mystery ends as Thomas F Sederick once thought murdered thirty three years ago is found alive in Minneapolis Minnesota He was 10 when an argument over milking led Charles Pickett to knock him down and Sederick disappeared No witnesses or arrests ever recorded Pickett died years later Widow and parents are dead Sederick writes from Redwood to the postmaster revealing his whereabouts and plans to join family
General Gobin issued orders to troops in Panther Creek Valley to shoot anyone throwing stones or missiles and to use bayonets if mobs resist. The region has seen nearly continual unrest as workers risked violence on mine routes, though overall conditions are said to be improving and threats to soldiers easing.
President Roosevelt asks Nassau County citizens to visit Oyster Bay and Sagamore Hill on September 25. The invitation will be read from pulpits countywide next Sunday after ministers receive it. A public meeting will plan decorations and receptions, with Sagamore Hill hosting 3 to 6 pm, possibly extended for crowds.
ROM reports a violent earthquake felt at Pabriane this afternoon on September 1.
Young Teddy Roosevelt Jr arrives in Chicago with H R A Cunningham, president of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. The party stays at Metwilough's home at Jake Forest and plans a hunting trip in South Yukon and the Black Mills area.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a universal remedy for shooting pains and rheumatic ailments for fifty years with a money back guarantee. It lists costs of 25 and 60 cents and notes availability at druggists. The coral fad piece follows, praising coral necklaces as fashionable summer ornaments with cheaper imitators offering convincing imitations.
Three Servian families posing as farmers passed through New York immigration with $20000 in gold. Thirty people including a dozen infants traveled together, raising questions about their origins and motives during the entry.
The London Telegraph notes a new plague affecting Egyptian cotton and seed, a small mushroom like fungus thriving in damp chill. With cotton making up about 85 percent of Egyptian exports, the trouble could significantly impact revenue and livelihoods on poor soils where the rusty colored destroyer damages crops most.
Mr W S Brown of Lenox Missouri credits a friend's advice with relief from a year long backache after taking two boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills. He says the pain left and he regained his health, expressing deep gratitude for the reminder of the remedy.
A German crown prince, now immersed in automobile expertise, recently repaired his own machine after a breakdown. Henry A. Salzer of La Crosse Wisconsin, a seedsman, left for Europe with his family and will return in November to explore seed novelties in Russia. Some men are imported but narrow. others work hard for all they are worth.
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