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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
1
A fragmented glimpse of international chatter notes Laurens Costa Rica facing bankruptcy while a proposal to exile anarchists to the Dry Tortugas gains some favor. Senator Depew travels to Paris amid hints of a Paris tree bearing gifts, and Marconi may woo an American heiress. A peacemaker between labor and capital could be a presidential aspirant.
Mr Putnam of the Congressional Library again urges keeping the library open on Sundays in his annual report. A Kansas woman died by suicide after dwelling on a poem about life and death. Come poets, cheer up. Poetry is still sometimes taken seriously.
Vienna experiences its first bread riot of the winter as crowd unrest grows over compressed yeast affairs. Authorities warn disruption may lead to injuries while urging calm and orderly handling of shortages.
Little Terry McGovern shows continued pluck as he trains toward a return bout with Young Corbett. The fighter's determination signals he remains in strong fighting shape and focused on regaining a title shot.
It may interest promoters of the fight against ragtime music to know that Emperor William has purchased a few rolls of 'coon' songs for his Christmas graphophone.
Potatoes arrive in New York from Ireland Scotland and Belgium as ships bring food from abroad. The note implies global reliance on non American sources for part of the world’s food supply.
A London newspaper debate questions whether American women reporters will displace British colleagues. The speaker suggests a drastic, humorous solution: marrying the female journalists to prevent competition, reflecting newsroom tensions of the era.
A daring account praises a woman's courage as she descends Niagara in a barrel and voluntarily submits to inoculation with disease germs to benefit humanity, illustrating extraordinary resolve and self sacrifice in pursuit of public health gains.
The piece notes Connecticut’s shift from famous blue laws and nutmeg production to leading the nation in brass goods and the world in ivory goods. It argues the state should be called the ivory state rather than the Nutmeg state due to this economic evolution.
The Prince and Princess of Monaco choose friendliness within marriage. The Princess leaves to build a villa in Algiers while the Prince stays with gambling and alleged peccadilloes. She receives monthly support as he faces tabloid cheats, a sharp object lesson to Holland.
A steamer reaches the port of London after at least two years and nine months of continuous voyaging on transport service. The crew, led by a steadfast skipper, celebrates finally returning home, remarking on their remarkable endurance and distance covered.
A four foot water main burst in New York City, pouring water for two and a half hours along Madison Avenue. Basements flooded for blocks and the New York Central tunnel filled. An assistant engineer located and shut off the flow. Damages will be immense, illustrating alleged city mismanagement.
Vermont’s population rose only 3 percent from 1890 to 1900, totaling 343,641. Yet deposits in savings banks jumped 90 percent in the decade, averaging nearly $100 per person. Total deposits reach $40,209,059.23, with $33,415,771 from 107,695 residents and about $6,793,288 from 15,456 non residents.
Fragmentary item notes Edward choosing a dress for his coronation and a chamberlain muttering about emblematic symbols of the era. Mentions of England, possible eagle imagery, and stamp tax references amid references to 1801 events and conflagrations.
Des Moines December 30 Major Turner in charge of Fort Des Moines construction sent his recommendations and documents to Washington. He proposes a total improvement cost under 675000 and four troops of cavalry with eighty five men each rather than a regiment. Citizens of Des Moines expected a regimental post and funded land purchases and water-works negotiations toward a twelve troop post, and local leaders vow to press the War Department for a full regimental post.
Des Moines court records show D H Rooker filing an amendment to seek an injunction to block construction of a new county court house. The amendment argues costs could reach 750000 to 1000000 dollars, higher than the original 400000 plan, and river front interests vow to delay by seeking restraining orders to block track laying and stone carriage to the site. The parties anticipate lengthy litigation and continued postponement before a final decision and completion.
Mrs Bernard McGovern of Lincoln township, Clinton County, says her husband Bernard McGovern, currently jailed, beat her during a drunken spree leaving her with three broken ribs. She lies in a local hospital while authorities plan a preliminary hearing once she can attend court.
Webster City December 28 The Y Grabschied clothing store in this city has gone into bankruptcy. The assets including a stock in Waterloo run jointly by Mr Grabschied with the one here are about 10000 dollars. Liabilities are 25000 dollars. Nathan Grabschied, proprietor, had previously been in bankruptcy under the old law. He conducted business here and in Waterloo in his wifes name. This is the third failure in Webster City within eight months.
In District Court Doyle seeks judgment against James F Burns for 438748 in addition to 446922 awarded by a jury. The extra demand cites special interrogatories finding a mining partnership and rights to Portland company stock tied to the Devil's Own and other claims, aiming to total 885671.63.
In Council Bluffs on December 27 the probate filing for John C. Shemerhorn reveals a second family in Omaha. His will splits his estate equally between Mrs Shemerhorn and Mrs Lucy R Tyson of Omaha, naming Tyson’s three daughters as his own. Mrs Shemerhorn is driven to nervous prostration by the disclosure.
Governor Shaw prepared to travel to Washington New Year’s night as President Roosevelt sent a brief letter indicating pleasure at his acceptance of a Cabinet post. The president implies a formal tender via Senator Allison, but Shaw treats it as a courtesy and plans to confer in Washington at his convenience. Shaw aims to reach the capital by Saturday morning.
The Iowa State Teachers association adopted resolutions backing Beardshear for national presidency, supporting Iowa colleges and future normal schools, promoting a national university in Washington, expanding the teachers bureau, and funding free text books. It urged compulsory education, higher education support, consolidated schools, rural pupil transport, and stronger teacher collaboration to advance education nationwide.
A fire in Humboldt, starting around 4 a.m. at Koonts and Steiner drug store, heavily damaged Meyer's barber shop Deaty's restaurant and Keophe's cigar shop. The State bank building lost its law library and suffered severe damage. The North family barely escaped. Total losses estimated at $20,000.
Hon J E Blythe of Mason City announces his candidacy for Congress in Iowa's fourth district on December 28. Incumbent Gilbert N Haugen will seek renomination. Two additional candidates are expected, signaling a lively contest with several hopefuls vying for the seat.
Mason City reports Lincoln Penio an elderly county resident severely injured when dynamite from a quarry detonated blowing out his eyes and mutilating his face. Officials fear he may not survive.
Washington observers report Germany plans to pressure Venezuela with a naval demonstration possibly seizing La Guaira and Maracaibo to force debt collection. Berlin seeks a temporary occupation, while Venezuela braces, relying on terrain, local resources, and Allied sympathy to deter a full conquest.
Paris reports Panama Canal Company officials plan talks in New York on selling the canal property to the United States. A projected price around 40 million dollars is anticipated though not yet final, with the isthmian commission’s full report under study by the company and its representatives.
Reports from Caracas say Venezuela suspended traffic on the German railroad as insurgent threats grew. The German legation protested. Stations are occupied by troops. The clash follows tensions between Germany and Venezuela over guaranteed losses from potential destruction. Turkey yields to United States after Beyrout naturalization notification incident.
The Argentine minister withdrew consent to the peace protocol signaling a setback in the Chile Argentina dispute. Buenos Aires officials reject two key points the draft required police withdrawal from Ultima Esperanza and submission to King Edward VII. Informal rejection raises a serious interruption or possible termination of the proposed settlement.
London reports the Zeefontein engagement on December 24 where Colonel Firman's camp of Yeomanry and two guns was overwhelmed by General De Wet's Boer force. Six officers and fifty men were killed, eight officers wounded, four missing, with about 150 wounded and prisoners overall. The Boers infiltraited at 2 am on a moonlit night, drove through tents, and attacked the summit picket. The Imperial Light Horse arrived after dawn but could not halt the maneuver to broken country.
London debates a possible war between the United States and Germany over Venezuela debts. The London Times and St James Gazette reflect English sympathy to the US while cautioning against Monroe Doctrine abuse. In Texas, M L Lockwood criticizes Roosevelt’s proposed national anti trust law, arguing existing enforcement suffices.
State librarian Brigham presents the twenty eighth biennial report urging a 300000 appropriation to finish the historical building and create a cataloguer post. 71 010 volumes at the state library plus 45115 moved to the historical building. Judge Tee resigns, C W Vermilion named successor. pure food legislation supported by the Iowa Academy of Sciences. Interurban surveys and contracts projected from Colfax to Newton and beyond with completion hopes. Iowa statehood anniversary celebrated. new state experts invited. Teachers association elects officers including C E Shelton, Adam Pickett, D A Thornburg, Miss Anna Robertson, and W F Barr.
Governor elect A B Cummins reappoints Adjutant General H M Byers and staff not including aids. Named are Adjutant General Melvin H Byers Glenwood Iowa Quartermaster General John C Loper Des Moines Inspector General John R Prime Des Moines Commissary General Hugh B Hedge Des Moines Surgeon General Wilton W McCarthy Des Moines Judge Advocate General Charles G Saunders Council Bluffs General Inspector Small Arms Practice W B Morse Algona Chief of Engineers Edward A Pratt Des Moines Chief Signal Officer Charles S Grail Fairfield Military Secretary Joseph Beeson Oskaloosa
The Navy Department will establish wireless telegraph plants at the Washington Navy Yard and Annapolis. Plans for equipment are under Admiral Bradford’s direction and construction is expected to begin soon. Each site will feature a tall mast for receiving and transmitting signals, with buildings for instruments and related gear. Some men see the venture as a Christian-leaning, solemn project.
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