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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
2
The column offers a string of wry observations on society science politics travel and economics from Har vard professors to Morristown NJ and public figures. It mocks monopolies tempers ambitions mentions coffeehouse banter and a pop cultural nibble on popcorn and peanuts while noting Japan's navy spending and a directors meeting signaling horse racing season.
The Augusta Chronicle notes its new owners aim for fresh vigor, while recalling past events and social quirks. It cites July Fourth casualties, farm prosperity, liquor costs, art frauds, an Omaha injunction on gossip, Mme Monteith's refusal to tour America, Mascagni's return, and other society items. It also mentions a New Haven school union threatening a strike and Britain building the Commonwealth in ten months, urging American shipbuilders to improve.
Des Moines faces the worst Iowa flood on record as the Des Moines River climbs to unprecedented levels. Thousands lose homes with 1,000 plus submerged and up to 5,000 homeless citywide as bridges close and utilities shut down. Relief centers open in churches and schools, with disease concerns rising as colder weather and lingering rains threaten pneumonia among children. Local committees coordinate aid while officials assess costs likely exceeding one million dollars.
President Roosevelt traveled by special train through Iowa stopping at Council Bluffs Denison Fort Dodge and Dubuque with stops in Webster City Iowa Falls Cedar Falls Waterloo Independence and Manchester. Secretary Shaw joined at Council Bluffs and received praise during a Denison rally.
Ottumwa reports its worst flood stage as the river breaks through South Ottumwa and the west end. Five thousand residents fled their homes, with about half destitute and supported at city relief stations as the waters rose and then held steady overnight.
Des Moines reports the highest flood on record at 24 feet, with widespread damage across Central Place East Des Moines and South Des Moines. Estimates show up to half a million dollars in losses and thousands homeless as power and transit collapse. Nearby Cresco reports murder accusations in a baby death case.
Des Moines reports the executive council appropriated 4000 from the Providential Contingent Fund to aid Glenwood Institute for the Feeble Minded. With boards of control funds, the total may reach 8000 for boiler house work plastering and a deep well pump and generator. Separately, Eddyville relief trains delivered clothing tents and food as Skunk and Des Moines river floods recede. about 1000 raised and 400 homeless residents noted.
A devastating tornado struck Gainesville Georgia on Monday, June 2, wiping out two cotton mill districts and destroying hundreds of cottages. Authorities report about 85 dead and up to 40 fatally injured, with property losses near $300,000. Most victims were women and children from the Gainesville and Pacolet mills, while a Negro picnic area on Summit street suffered extensive ruin. A relief committee led by James R. Gray of Atlanta was organized to aid survivors as city officials warn of continuing distress.
Mrs Leland Stanford resigns and surrenders all powers and duties under the grant founding Leland Stanford Jr University. Trustees assume control. Mrs Stanford will be elected a trustee and later president after pending legal matters are settled.
Traverse City Michigan June 2 Mrs McKnight of Fife Lake is charged with murdering John Murphy. Reports say Murphy and his two later deaths of his wives involved suspicions. The Murphy baby died, then the father died after buying a coffin. Poison found in stomach. Mortgage boosted from 200 to 600 in McKnight's favor. Murphy insured for 1000. Bodies of Murphy and wife and child exhumed for tests.
Rochester, June 2. George Washington Todd of Waddams Grove died near the city after years of begging from farmers in western New York and lower Canada. A body stash revealed $26,000 in government bonds. $28 on deposit in a Rochester bank had long earned no interest. Todd’s heirs, living in Waddams Grove, were granted letters of administration after a surrogate court petition. Todd’s confederate legacy notes he was once jilted by a girl and disappeared twenty years ago. The heirs learned of his identity through newspapers.
In La Crosse Wisconsin on June 2 John Wellan an elderly Trempleau county farmer was shot dead by neighbor O Mabakken amid a long running family feud. Mabakken was jailed in Arcadia after a mob twice tried to lynch him. sheriff and deputies prevented violence.
Saigon dispatch reports Governor General Beau detained in Tonquin as Yun Nan rebellion spreads into neighboring Chinese province. Two hundred French subjects surrounded at Yun Nan Fu and the Hong-tse Railway. road works halted. Alternatively, broader context notes disruption along rail line and French authority tense in Indo China.
In the American League Boston defeated New York 8 to 2 while Philadelphia beat Washington 6 to 1. St Louis defeated Detroit 7 to 6. In the National League New York triumphed over Pittsburg 10 to 2. The American Association saw Indianapolis 4 Louisville 0 while St Paul 3 over Louisville. Central League games featured Wheeling 4 Evansville 2 and Terre Haute 10 Dayton 4 with Fort Wayne 1 over Marion 0.
Information provided to the police by United States Emigrant Inspector Braun led to the arrest of thirteen emigration agents in Hungarian country districts. They were fined heavily and sentenced to ten to sixty days in prison for infractions of the emigration laws.
New steamship Old Dominion Monroe sails toward New York with four manganese bronze propeller blades snapped off and 140 passengers aboard, towed by the wrecking steamer I J Merritt.
The council of Trinity College has advised the senate to approve admitting women to the institution and to abolish compulsory Greek studies. This marks a policy shift aimed at expanding access and modernizing requirements at Trinity College.
London June 2 police failed to trace robbers who stole all jewels from Mrs. Pierre Lorillard while she stayed at the Berkeley hotel despite strenuous efforts.
Liverpool reports T P O'Connor secure another term as president of the Irish National League while P A McHugh MP for North Leitrim wins the vice presidency, marking a continuity of leadership and regional representation.
James Blake a coal miner was ground to pieces by the Ohio and Little Kanawha train five miles south of Zanesville Ohio on June 2. The accident occurred as Blake attempted to cross the tracks and was struck by a locomotive and tender.
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