24 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
1
The piece notes Russia bears the consequences after being whipped, while port cities endure. It cites over a thousand yellow fever cases in New Orleans and many more in the surrounding area, with little sign of the outbreak ending.
A critical note suggests the weather bureau now faces scrutiny as many Washington departments have been investigated or are under an inquiry, seen as evidence of the administration’s broad oversight reach. The remark praises the republican administration despite the probe.
A town man long known for winding his clock nightly for thirty years discovers it is an eight day clock. The realization brings a bemused sense of loss and humor as he remarks on the vanity of the mapping through time.
The war on graft spreads across sectors as indictments rise and public demand for better governance grows. Officials are targeted while overall government and business practices show improvement, signaling a shift away from corruption.
Nathan Goff declares he is not a candidate for the U S Senate and has never actively pursued a nomination. He has not refused office but has not committed to accepting the senatorship if offered.
In New York Sergius Witte, peace plenipotentiary, announced plans to create American readers of finance about Russia floating a loan of about a billion dollars to pay Japan's demanded indemnity. No substantial encouragement was recorded from his outreach.
The bankruptcy referee estimates the Cleveland woman Cassie Chadwick's estate can pay about three quarters of a cent on the dollar. Liabilities total around two million dollars while assets ready for distribution are about fourteen thousand. As a frenzied financier she earns a leading place in history.
The article laments the abundance of red tape and politeness surrounding the Portsmouth peace conference in New Hampshire. It questions whether earlier courteous conduct could have reduced bloodshed and cost, suggesting that current efforts to foster friendship aim to end the war.
A United States treasury deficit grows prompting lawmakers to consider a small tax on coffee. Congressional financiers aim for quick revenue, seen as a burden on the poor to fund protection for infant industries like steel and Standard Oil.
Fragmentary notes show a tightly contested Ohio election with Democrats optimistic yet wary. Party alignment and voter sentiment appear poised to determine if the race remains razor close.
Cleveland Republicans push John D Rockefeller as their mayoral candidate amid talk of a 310 000 000 municipal building and new streetcar line to outpace Tom Johnson and his 3 cent fare. They argue Rockefeller could fund big city projects, though doubts remain about his willingness to spend vast sums for election victory.
A historical note outlines turbine basics. The paddie wheel like device acts as a turbine with a close cylinder housing. Steam drives a graduated blade ring turbine with gusting flow controlled by a governor to match load and maintain constant power.
Sherman and his wife face court action as he sits in county jail with four grand jury charges. Attorneys seek reconciliation and a return to Barnum era life for the couple. Mrs Sherman works at the Victoria hotel and faces a court appearance next Monday on a charge filed by her husband.
The article argues that electricity is not widely used on many steam operated lines for practical reasons. It explains several factors affecting adoption and outlines why the present situation persists despite interest in electrification.
The text reflects how electric cars were once seen as new and of little use to master mechanics and traffic managers. Journals in the railway field suppressed excitement over electric propulsion, fearing its impact on steam locomotive production and underestimating electricity for railway purposes.
The piece argues President Roosevelt is losing public support due to recent indiscretions and policy shifts. It cites stopping railroad rebate prosecutions to shield a navy secretary, Loomis graft whitewash and mission, and a likely avoidance of a special session on railroad rate legislation. It claims railroad pressure weakens his standing while the public once trusted him more.
The District Court of Marion County Iowa holds a petition in Equity by Geo G Gaass asserting ownership of NW quarter of SW quarter Sec 13 Twp 77 Range 19 and seeking a decree quieting title and records satisfaction. Defendants unknown heirs and claimants are urged to appear before noon October 2 1905 at Knoxville to defend. failure implies default and decree.
A fragmented record from Jon County mentions Hartog against Hoogewooning and related parties. Scattered names Arieden and John appear in cursory form, with incomplete citations implying a civil dispute or docket listing among multiple defendants. Further readable details are not provided.
Arlden Hartog files a verified petition in Marion County District Court Iowa seeking a decree to confirm ownership of Lot 8 Block 86 in Pella. He claims uninterrupted possession for over ten years and notes a lost warranty deed from 1883 to Tennis Tysseling. Default judgment possible if respondents fail to appear by October 2, 1995.
The article notes pigmies or dwarfs in Africa, their worship of fetishes, and reliance on hunting fishing and service to neighboring tribes. It mentions Henry Stanley’s journeys, missionary hope, and the pigs’ usefulness as bearers for travelers.
A Joplin Missouri druggist reports Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unmatched for bowel complaints. He says nine of ten customers are directed to this preparation and endorses its sale by F. D. Stubenrauch.
During August the Chicago Great Western Railway offers reduced fare tickets to harvest fields in Minnesota North and South Dakota for parties of five or more harvest hands. For details contact a Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets at one fare plus $2.00 on the first and third Tuesday of each month through December to numerous states and Canadian provinces including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Missouri Minnesota Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Wyoming Virginia Alberta Manitoba Ontario Saskatchewan and more. For details contact any Great Western agent or Rimer G B Ai Bt Paul Minn or Sobel.
Advice urges using fresh castor oil for young children during hot months to prevent bowel troubles. If needed, add Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, then another dose of castor oil. Treat at first signs to prevent danger. keep both medicines ready for instant use and trust their efficacy. Sold by F L Stubenrauch.
Tickets go on sale from May 23 to September 29 with very low fares to Portland Oregon Seattle Tacoma Bellingham Everett and to Victoria Vancouver and San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego California. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minnesota 9 30.
English Shavin Liniment removes lumps blemishes splints sweeney ring bone and swollen throats with one bottle claimed to cure numerous horse ailments. Sold by BF Keables Druggist in Pella Iowa offering a $50 savings and a warranty of being the most wonderful blemish cure known.
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