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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1904
Page
1
Historic clash erupts as Japan severs relations with Russia and launches naval assault on Port Arthur. By early Monday night Japanese torpedo boats attacked the harbor, disabling two Russian battleships and a first class cruiser. Tuesday saw continued indecisive fighting with the Russians taking heavier losses.
A devastating Baltimore fire, rivaling the 1871 Chicago blaze, destroyed 75 blocks and 2,600 buildings across 140 acres. The explosion in John K. Hurst & Co.’s wholesale house sparked the blaze, with wind fanning flames and dynamite used by firefighters. Martial law confines residents as troops guard the ruins. relief legislation seeks $1 million.
Large changes ripple through Rock Island official circles with updates across the system. Estherville reports the upheaval, and Cedar Rapids sees a shift in the superintendent role with L. B. Allen moving to Illinois division and H. P. Greanough taking over Cedar Rapids duties. Promotions reshuffle shops in Cedar Rapids as well. A. H. Galina leaves the post at Cedar Rapids to become master mechanic at Trenton Missouri, replaced by Fidler from Missouri Valley. Billy Baxter previously at Supi is mentioned among transitions.
The Thompson bowling team won 17 to 1 against a picked team in a four on a side match. Individual scores feature Warner 526, Robing 490, Sizer 424, and Ernest Sizer 424 for Thompson, with A Williams 428, Converse 496, and Barnum 410 for the picked side. Merrill's office resignation prompts staff changes at Staples and Chicago moves.
Mrs Anton Martinek filed a suit for damages totaling 10000 against Fred Richman and Mrs Richman in district court. The complaint alleges illegal liquor sales to her husband and fraudulent transfer of property to Mrs Richman. The document notes a Monday night veto and mentions John Gitterd being ill with lagrippe.
A man at the Gundelinger farm three miles west of Dolliver died instantly when a pipe piece exploded after he thawed frozen pipes. He was leaning toward the stove when the blast tore his head from his body, ending the tragedy almost instantly.
Mr Gundelfinger aged about 35 was a highly respected neighbor. He leaves four wife and one child to mourn his sad death. A later report states he was seriously though not fatally injured.
Young people across the county prepared for a major spelling competition at Grover with 144 pupils from all townships. Two contests will run, written at 1 o clock in the morning in Grover schoolhouse, and oral at the Presbyterian church, each with two divisions of 36. Prizes include medals, pens and books. County Superintendent Maria Pingrey oversees the event with teachers Blanche Miles and Mary Wilson guiding. A judges panel from several townships will be selected, admission charged, and all are invited.
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