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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
6
In a tense escape sequence, Sprague and Sturgis stall a planned explosion by gas and a hidden revolver. They feign death to avoid discovery as Agnes Murdock and the chemist confront danger and a dangerous suitor, while police intrigue and a dramatic cliffhanger unfold.
A fragmented line recalls a fearful mood as a woman describes numb or impaired limbs and a sense of powerlessness. The readable text hints at injury or illness affecting mobility within a dramatic context. Limited concrete facts prevent fuller identification of person or event.
In a tense scene, Sturgis clings to a speaking tube as air revives him from near death. He overhears a conversation from Murdock's office and hopes Agnes Murdock can be warned before her father blocks her help. The choice to shout or whistle tests fate as Sprague nears death.
A fragment from a period column recounts unpremeditated sermons and costly lessons, including a clergyman who bought a town clock with sermon funds and a vicar who resigned after an unintended allusion. It then shifts to 1658 New York and New England watchmen, detailing early policing practices, pay, and duties.
Philadelphia Bulletin reports on public curiosity about Henpeck family baby being tongue tied and whether doctors will perform a release. The exchange notes skepticism and uncertainty about medical steps.
An agitated customer shouted threats and forced the milkman to walk through a stream of spilled milk, prompting a tense confrontation reported by the Baltimore American.
Engineer L Sisco celebrates his sixty six birthday and retirement after 42 years with Northwestern Railways. He traveled 1 402 297 miles in service 217 768 476 freight cars 6 533 054 280 pounds of freight and earned 56 091 88 dollars. He began in 1857 on a line 38 miles long worked on Pioneer engine No 1 the Bison never had a serious accident never laid off for a day and last ran engine No 665 Des Moines passenger.
Clarence Deal was arrested in Waterloo on obtaining money under false pretenses. He planned with Minnie Stoddard to seize her $250 on deposit in Manchester, offering a deed to a Cedar River property. He fled to Utah, pressed a further loan, and was trapped by letters. Sheriff Law took him into custody after he returned for a station meeting.
Two Fort Crook officers seized Irwin Jamieson in Des Moines after a month in the army. He was entertained and sent by Pullman to San Francisco, then reached Presidio and deserted. He returned to Iowa where he was caught. Deserters face a dishonorable discharge and six months to a year in a penitentiary at hard labor. Jamieson is 18.
Government land inspector cautions Blackhawk county farmers about graft schemes targeting Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois rural districts. Suspects enlist farmers as homeseekers in South Dakota offering $10 down and a note for $90. Potential claims target Gregory County Indian reservation South Dakota not yet opened. if opened it may fetch $2.50 per acre.
Andy Rude of Moorhead has settled with the railroad for injuries from the December 18 Missouri Valley wreck that also claimed Frank Adams. The railroad pays $1,050 and transportation for one year. Unofficial reports say George A. Goodell will become general superintendent of the Chicago Great Western with Minneapolis as headquarters.
Des Moines reports Senate appropriations favor board of control bills totaling 769077 and a 731677.60 omnibus bill. Measures include auditors’ salaries by county size, per capita school support for deaf and blind, railroad indebtedness, and train bulletins. House action includes governor salary rise to 5000, private secretary to 1800, and anti Australian ballot circle defeat. Also suffrage postponed indefinitely and local tax, park, and library provisions.
The Echo de Paris notes the US congress invitation for France to participate in Washington on May 24. It reports M. Cambon urging a French warship to attend and hopes war and navy ministries send high officials, framing the Franco American symphony of solidarity as dignified and grand.
At a meeting in Tabor Iowa on March 15 Rev. William J Sallmon of New Haven Connecticut was elected president. He presently serves as pastor of a Congregational church in Bridgeport Connecticut and is expected to accept the post and begin duties with the new college year.
Articles of incorporation were filed in Salt Lake City on Friday with the secretary of state for the National Railroad company of Mexico. Capitalization is $65,350,000 and the plan is to build and operate a railroad from Laredo Texas to the City of Mexico.
A Seneca Kan dispatch reports Charles Aziere, a prominent St Joseph area farmer and stockman, died Friday from injuries sustained after being thrown from a vehicle a few days earlier. He was noted as one of the wealthiest farmers and stockmen in the region.
A Chicago Journal piece lists social dos and don’ts for women warning against revealing feelings or flirting. It suggests modest behavior, avoiding attention from men, and advises placing a vase where the family can enjoy it rather than display to passersby.
The Jacksonville era recounts a sensational Hot Springs case where Dr. Hargens, once mayor, married Mrs. Pearl Carey Hunt of New York after a troubled union with his former wife. The narrative describes their romance, alleged desertion, and Vanderbilt as a potential protector, ending with Hargens returning to Hot Springs with his new wife amid statewide attention in Indiana.
Carleton College of Northfield Minn was defeated in a debate at Mount Vernon by the Cornell team. The contest was close with a judge favoring Carleton. The election of senators by popular vote was the question. the Cornell victory was cheered by a large audience.
At the annual Rockwell meeting Agent Frank Campbell reported total business for the year at 616294 dollars, about 8000 below last year due to grain yield drop. Expenses ran around 4000 dollars. Treasurer showed assets 36447 and liabilities 24482. J B Treston elected president replacing J N Brown. N Densmore spoke on the trust issue and Thomas McManus on the organization’s work. About 300 stockholders attended.
Unrest grows as barbers refuse to follow the master barbers eight oclock closing rule and will quit at seven. Carpenters union leader C J Sykes announces a wage demand rise from 25 to 30 cents per hour. Sheltered by a busy building season, union actions converge as carpenters press for higher pay in Sioux City.
The governor will appoint five members to a new board to examine and license osteopaths for five year terms beginning May 1, 1902. The initial appointments come from the Iowa Osteopathic Association, with provisions to license osteopaths from other states without examination and to set standards for Iowa practitioners to obtain statistics.
Waterloo plans a Melan arch concrete bridge from East Fourth to Bridge Street over the Cedar. When finished it will cost about 57 000 dollars with paving and sidewalks. The county contributes 25 000 dollars and the city 32 000 dollars.
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