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Newspaper
Moulton Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
4
The paper argues people who do wrong always plan excuses in advance and critiques officials who stole from a Nashville bank. It notes a new New York apartment project with attached garages and charging facilities for electric vehicles on the first floor and staff living quarters on the second.
The new battleship Maine at Cramps shipyards Philadelphia is over one third done and slated for launch on February 15 next year, marking the third anniversary of the original Maine’s destruction in Havana harbor. On February 15, 1888, the first keelplates were laid amid a driving blizzard.
Mrs Sarah Anthony Burtis a former Underground railroad station keeper who hosted notable abolitionists including William Lloyd Garrison Wendell Phillips and Frederick Douglass has died in Rochester New York at age 90 She was an early active worker in the woman’s suffrage movement.
The next Pan American conference will meet in Mexico City on October 22 by invitation of the Mexican government. It aims to strengthen commercial and other ties among hemisphere nations, echoing the Washington gathering from eleven years ago.
Dr. Thomas Wilson, at the recent AAAS gathering, urged that Lombroso's theory linking crime to physical traits rests on untrustworthy statistics. He argued crime shapes physical structure, and that environment plays a larger role than heredity in crime.
Canadian government surveyor reports no stakes found along a 100 mile boundary line from Sumas toward the coast. He says no record exists of a prior boundary survey, echoing Yale district tales that the joint international team could not complete the work due to mountains cliffs and dense forests, and reported it as done without actual surveying.
A regimental physician in the French army reports that disciplined marching causes repeated brain and bone shocks, yielding uniform wear on the same body parts. He proposes rubber heels for all boots as relief, claiming reduced brain jar and fatigue, increasing infantry efficiency and potentially altering Europe’s map in a long, close contest.
The piece argues that Southeast ern America is the correct name for the continent’s eastern extent and notes its position on a meridian near New York. It claims this easterly stance influences modern commerce by aiding English merchants in rival South American trade, with ships traveling halfway to Burone to reach Rio de Janeiro.
Des Moines street railway officials expect approval of the army post site to trigger an interurban line from Des Moines through the Scotch settlement on South Ridge in Warren county to Indianola, with three miles of new track south from Sevastopol. The route would reach within twelve miles of Indianola and two miles of the Scotch settlement near the Indianola road, boosting freight and passenger traffic for middle Iowa.
Judge Holmes in Polk County rules a receiver must be appointed to sell the Town Homestead to the highest bidder under the original agreement. Pierce remains in possession until a receiver acts, while the real estate sale will be settled by agreement or by later court appointment, with Stewart’s charter terms rejected.
At a rural crossing three miles east of Iowa City two farmers Warner and his hired man Charles Hofoditz were killed when passenger train No. 1 rear ended engine No. 4v2. The men had just loaded corn near the farm and were returning to town when darkness and rough roads hid the oncoming train. The wagon broke apart, one horse died and the other was injured. Both men left families. The train was behind schedule and traveling fast.
W TH Linter of Cedar Rapids and his wife were attacked by a footpad on the way to the depot after Thanksgiving. Linter was shot in the heart and died. Mrs Linter was wounded in the back and on the way to a hospital. A suspected shooter named George Anderson was captured near Patterson with two revolvers. he reportedly confessed to the crime.
Des Moines Daily News is singled out as the only town paper in Printers Ink’s list of the forty best newspapers in the United States. The paper notes its year subscription price as the world’s lowest, at a nominal amount.
An explosion wrecked the engine room of a Davenport glucose works boiler house on December 1. About a dozen workers were inside when bricks pipes and timbers collapsed. Five were rescued. two died under the debris, others injured, and a long search recovered the victims after nearly two hours.
Iowa college trustees tendered the presidency to Prank NK Sanders but he formally declined citing opportunities at Yale. The jury in the Quink murder case was unable to reach a verdict after a day of deliberation.
Iowa City news reports a plan to seek a speedy Supreme Court ruling on the Titus amendment. Attorneys Remey and Mullan aim to test the provision by bringing a case before a judge and advancing it to the high court promptly. The strategy seeks to interpret the amendment as intended by Senator Titus to extend terms beginning January 1, 1902, with swift calendar action anticipated.
Burlington report notes Mrs Linter of Cedar Rapids, widow of a man killed, fatally shot in a footpunch incident, identifies George Anderson, arrested at Patterson, as the attacker. Coroner’s jury recommends trial without bail.
Forest City reports a southbound local freight collided with an empty car on a sidetrack of the Minneapolis & St. Louis. The engineer escaped injury as a car, moved onto the sidetrack minutes earlier, was struck, tearing off its corner and severely damaging the engine and cab.
Vicksburg Mississippi November 29 The Iowa commissioners who located positions of Iowa troops during the siege of Vicksburg have finished their work At a commission meeting they recommended to the Iowa legislature an appropriation of 150000 for a grand central monument honoring the thirty five Iowa regiments that took part in the siege.
Dubuque December 1 a jury verdict finds Stoute versus Thomas Murphy guilty of larceny from a person the amount stolen nine cents Murphy thought the offense slight the jury treated nine cents as seriously as nine dollars highlighting the inquest into petty theft.
In Ottumwa on December 32 the youth Armand, alias William Craig, was arrested by Officers Morrissey and Myers on charges of horse theft. He confessed to stealing a horse owned by J. M. Downey of Packwood, a small town in the northwest of Jefferson County, with the arrest made for Sheri Black of Fairfield.
Judge Macy announces a $2000 reward for the recovery of Frank Richardson’s remains believed murdered years ago and a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer.
Mrs Nettie M Hoot wife of a man sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for attempting to kill his wife with dynamite has been issued a decree of divorce and has assumed her maiden name Nettie M Schwab.
Des Moines reports a not indicting jury finding Miss Mattie Maish justified for shooting and killing William Foster two months earlier amid a promised marriage betrayal. Otis, head of a local educational company, is arrested on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and two other offenses. A separate report notes L. Vincent Dodge wounded his wife in a failed murder attempt. the woman remains hospitalized as Dodge fled.
In Allerton on December 1 William Turrher shot himself with unclear intent. Witnesses say it may have been accidental or an act of self harm, with Mr Barber owning a life estate and a plausible motive discussed but not confirmed.
London December 3 The Statist urges negotiations to end the Boer War, proposing that Cape Town's highest civil authority initiate talks with Commandant General Botha and General De Wet. It warns of misread motives, cites military incompetence, and calls for conciliation rather than harshness, suggesting including Boers in governance.
Paris dispatch reports that M. Pichon may sign Chinese plenipotentiaries' positions if all ministers agree, with likely revisions before presentation. The Spectator foresees a Chinese victory as forces test the conflict, citing Russia and the United States shaping outcomes and the possibility of a small indemnity.
Dispatch from Bloemfontein dated November 30 describes fighting between Gen Pilcher and Gen Dewet. Gen Knox now in touch with Dewet near Castleburg. Boers attack Boshol on the 25th and 20th. repulsed with British losses. Nov 28–29 savage fighting wounds officers. Viljoen and Erasmus commanded. five officers killed, fifty wounded.
Secretary Hay and Nicaraguan minister Correa signed a treaty granting the United States the necessary rights and privileges within Nicaragua for construction of the canal. The accord marks a breakthrough in securing access and concession terms.
Reports from Temester Hungary describe two Mormon elders from Salt Lake City facing a hostile crowd as they began preaching on polygamy. About 200 angry citizens stormed the hall, one elder being forced through a gauntlet with sticks and cords, then stripped and humiliated. the other was dunked in a horse pond. Authorities halted further proselytizing citing state safety concerns. Oscar Wilde Dies in Paris
Reports from Manila describe a violent typhoon hitting Guam on November 23. It devastated Indrajan and Erratoro, wrecked thousands of homes, ruined coconut crops, and killed many natives. The US cruiser Yosemite was driven from its anchorage. a launch with five men disappeared. Coxswain I. Swanson and Seaman George Andel were later recovered, but the ship could not be saved and was abandoned.
London reports the Dewetsdorp garrison of 400 with two guns surrendered on November 23 after British losses of 15 killed and 42 wounded including Major Hansen and Captain Digby. Knox pursued Steyn and De Wet near Vaalbank on November 27 while British public mood grows wary amid South Africa turmoil and looming new parliament.
Washington reports the largest treasure of gold coin and bullion in U S history, totaling about 474.1 million, with 230.8 million in outstanding certificates and 243 million in treasury reserve funds. The rise stems from mine influx and currency demand, boosting acceptance of gold certificates over coin.
Thirteen people were killed and about fifty badly injured when the roof of the Pacific glass works collapsed during a football game on Fifteenth street. About seventy-five fell through to furnaces and vats below and were burned. Additional deaths are feared.
Des Moines notes report Joseph S. Trigg named candidate for secretary of the state Board of Agriculture, Des Moines hosts a conflicting tax and saloon policy scene, army post site selected near the city, and capital figures show a close constitutional convention vote. Marble busts of ex Governor Larrabee and Mrs. Larrabee arrive for the historical building Art Room.
Washington dispatch reports the president rejects the Sulina method to settle American missionary claims against Turkey. He has told the Porte no edict for a prize cruiser will be accepted, despite Turkish cables pressing the plan. Cramp Shipbuilding Co denies any contract or negotiations for a Turkish cruiser with his firm. A recent Turkish admiral visit yielded no results. In London, a Standard report claims a plot to assassinate Lord Roberts was uncovered, with two foreigners implicated and Italians detained after foiled plans to blow up a mine near Roberts at church.
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