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Newspaper
Moulton Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
1
A column of assorted notes and snippets covers topics from international affairs to local curiosities. It jokes about Europe disarmament, Venice danger, unions of Morgan, and wild claims about public figures while noting fashion, crime, science, and travel habits with a light satirical tone.
A Davenport case sees Paul Meyerer sue for 10000 in damages after a band saw accident at Muetler’s mill. Dr. Beard’s funeral honors his lifetime contributions to Iowa education. Vigilante violence in Montezuma leaves Swink critically injured as Wood flees, and a broader attitude of “cleaning out” travelers sparks fear. The Des Moines News buys a massive print order, while the Dubuque trade notes new grain and potato prospects. Jenks in Davenport is released from prison after forgery, and Muscatine weighs care for a mentally ill child. Sioux City sees a jewelry theft crackdown, with Patricia Walker’s shoplifing tied to Edwards Wales. Other items cover a fatal hay-wagon accident near Washington, irrigation era crop forecasts, and legal notices about coal finds, packing plant sales, sensational poison scares, and various local crimes.
Des Moines Aug 8 The 48th annual Iowa State Fair opens with expectations of a record exhibit. Livestock capacity, including prime Herefords, horses and other stock, tops the appeal. A notable four night run of Pain’s Last Days of Pompeii will headline, with special railroad rates offered for attendees.
Waterloo reports a prominent Democrat says E J L Holes son of ex Governor Boies will likely accept the party’s nomination for congress in the district. A unanimous convention at Dubuque on September 11 is expected with large attendance and special trains. Champ Clark and Judge DeArmand are promised to visit the district as speaker support.
Rhodes Aug 7 freight train No 92 eastbound collided head on with a work train two and a half miles east of here. Eleven killed thirty nine injured nine severely. Engineers Dennis Markress and William Brayman among the dead or dying. Seventy eight laborers crowded in two flat cars. Wreck caused by misreading orders on construction train. Rest of piece reports further fatalities and local anecdotes.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra were crowned at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony watched by nobility, foreign dignitaries, and thousands. A venerable archbishop nearly faltered during the rite, yet the king steadied him and then warmly greeted the heir, while the crowd erupted in relief and jubilation.
New York Aug 12 The president appointed Olivar Holmes chief justice of Massachusetts court and associate justice of the United States replacing the late Justice Gray who resigned after years of service and a stroke Holmes son of the poet Hone.
In Dublin at a meeting of the Nationalist parliamentary party Redmond withdrew from participation in coronation celebrations and urged protest against British rule. A resolution declared the land disagrees with the nation’s pageantry and stands apart in its discontent. England was described as unable to be a willing ally behind the triumphal march through the streets. Meanwhile four suspects in the murder of mine watch Daniel Sweeney were jailed after a shirt with bloodstains linked to the victim.
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