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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
4
A Moscow dispatch notes an imposter dressed as a high ranking officer tried to gain access to the Czar of Russia. Guards nabbed him before the Czar was informed. European monarchs fear a Belgrade inspired wave of attacks, and the Czar remains nervous about being targeted.
Real estate transfers listed include Anna Lea Dean to W. Ed. Wright for 40 acres in Pleasant Grove two and Flora J. Shawver to J. H. Prewitt for 1 acre in Pleasant Grove two plus a lot in Pleasantville. Numerous transfers feature Franklin two, Pella, Harvey, and Columbia locales with multiple parcels and sums. The piece closes with comments on Palma as Cuba’s president and economic policy, highlighting a $3,000,000 Cuban treasury surplus and goals for cattle-raising and debt credit.
In Runnells Frank Rice recovers from a severe lung fever attack. Local visits include Miss Helen McGarraugh and Miss Annie Mahon visiting old pupils and relatives. The article also discusses securities values tied to dividend rates, government bonds, and investor speculation, noting little real loss to permanent holders but risk to confidence and business stagnation. Marion County News report on Pella delegation and county convention adds local flavor.
Local note items report Knoxville’s pick-up basketball squad defeated by Pella’s Central University team 13 to 8. Additional briefs detail summer absences, road surveying, visits, performances by the Reasoner Band, and various community notices across Pella, Sully, and surrounding towns.
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