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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1904
Page
5
Local readers recall the long delayed plan for a Rock Island depot in Pella. The 1903 floods delayed construction while rail officials and city leaders weighed a larger, sturdier line and awaited funding. Citizens praise Agent Cox for efficiency. officials promise a depot, but note it will take time.
Rev Frank Dixon delivered the final lecture of the YMCA season at the Central College auditorium before a large, attentive audience despite local illness. He contrasted socialism with religion and warned that no socialist can be a Christian, a provocative yet engaging talk noted for wit and fiery eloquence. The management praised the course and looked ahead to the next season as H Kersbergan and his wife visit Will Wichhart’s family in Fairfield.
Judge Scott threw out the Lewis murder case after a medical expert testified death could have resulted from a skull fracture Lewis sustained months ago. The decision clears Mrs. Lewis, who remains a free woman, per the Journal.
A Democratic Party delegate convention for Iowa is called to meet in Des Moines on Wednesday May 4 1994. It will select four delegates at large and twenty two district delegates from each Congressional district to attend the National Convention in St Louis on July 6 1904. The convention will also handle other business as needed. Representation is one delegate at large per county and one delegate for every 200 votes or fraction over 100 cast for the Democratic governor candidate in the last general election.
Voters who endorse the Democratic party principles and will support its candidates are invited to participate in selecting delegates to the convention. By order of the Democratic State Central Committee. N. C. Roserts, A. E. Jackson, Secretary, Chairman.
Iowa dairy interests urge the legislature to approve 75000 for a modern fireproof dairy building at Ames and 25000 to buy land for a dairy and poultry farm. The move aims to bolster a sector strained by declining production and to support local milk supply for the college dining rooms. A Iowa State College bulletin reports an eighteen month study led by Professor McKay, highlighting moisture content as a key factor in butter making and noting dry appearing butter.
City council meets Tuesday evening and exempts the City Brush Factory from taxes for five years. Cement crossing on Liberty street declared successful. future use of cement advised. Treasurer Kruger reports city funds totals and balance. Clerk salary raised from 125 to 150 per year after third reading. Saloon permit granted under Malch law. Temporary 1500 loan from Water Works approved to cover overdrafts. interest on Water Works bonds due April. Election officers appointed and polling places set. Leighton visitors B Van Zonk.
Republicans in Des Moines staged a fierce intra party clash last Monday while Capt Hull is set to continue representing the district in Congress unless Democrats act to unseat him and push both Hull and Judge Prouty from public life.
The Register and Leader reports two killings in Des Moines yesterday afternoon on Court avenue within blocks of each other. William Alexander killed his brother Robert Barnes Alexander, while Walter Scott shot Mor ris Shea. Both men confessed and wait in jail.
Daily in March and April the Chicago Great Western Railway offers very low fares to Montana Washington Utah Idaho and California For full details write J P Elmer G P A Chicago UL The P E O enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with Bess Scholte They held their annual election of officers Pres Mrs J M Cox VP Mrs B H Van Spanckeren Rec Secy Mrs H Rietveld Cor Secy Mrs H Geelhoed Treas Mrs W W Cook Chaplain Mrs Warren and guard Mrs L Kruidenier Delegates for the Atlantic convention on May 12 were appointed
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