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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads Mitherville with unclear town or date and mentions a Republican party publisher group. Content is too garbled to identify a definite event, people, or organizations beyond vague political references.
Lorain Ohio police held bartender Noah Spradling after he sold a gallon of whisky to Casimir Reichlin soon after the Reichlin sister murder. Spradling, questioned under scrutiny, may reopening the case as investigators push for steps toward arrest. The reward pool rises to 7000 with donations from local and Chicago figures including Peter Fahey of Fahey Co.
A fierce fire in Buffalo destroyed about forty one structures including the Lake Shore and Wile Railroads and the Diamond Mills owned by Church Hl & Co. Sparks started by the blaze damaged nearby mills and caused extensive damage to the vicinity. Estimated losses run to a quarter of a million dollars as fire crews battled the blaze, preventing a larger catastrophe. A strike looming over restaurant and bakery contracts fueled by unions added tension as many eateries closed.
In New York a break in operations is awaiting arbitration as 1200 members of rockmen and excavators reportedly return to work after discussions. The wrigg anees Wost of the 000 stribees retired to focus on subway tasks.
Edward Sebpadehi, proprietor at el Masouie Temple, Mourait, died when a fire broke out at the building shortly after three o'clock on Wotan's afternoon. The blaze caused fatal injuries to the owner as responders fought the flames and the scene was reported by local authorities.
Fe Rulgian announces Pekin issued reassurances that Mauchuria is open to travel and passports are no longer required. The Noreb Pesritory reports reoccupation of Heank town once deserted, with renewed activity and upkeep restoring life to the region.
In Omaha Nebraska the district court issued a sweeping injunction on petition by the waiters union. The order bars merchants from refusing sales to dealers who employ union labor and forbids boycotts against unions. It also restricts the Business Men's Association from meetings or conspiring against unions and from interfering in union management. The injunction names fifty defendants including restaurant proprietors and jobbers and prohibits forced association under penalties. Judge Dickinson signed the order without comment, and service is underway.
Forest blazes sweep across Somerset and Weetnarchaned Counties with villages under threat. Crews of men battle fires for a week as smoke chokes linemen and railroad workers, especially near Laure Hill and Sewarl where the Combrian Powder Company’s plant lies endangered.
Six western states plan broad cattle quarantine in response to a georrad disease outbreak. Gov Peabody to issue proclamation directing actions across territories and districts. Cattle from the Mexican border to the Missouri River expected to be affected under the measures.
Stolen funds from the United States Express Company were recovered. Detective efforts led to the arrest of William Murphy, an Express Messenger, who was found with $31,800 at a friend’s residence. Murphy, employed fifteen years, faces inquiry in Pottsville and Philadelphia areas.
Over 80 000 acres of land secured for Boer emigrants in Mexico. Gen Meajuada Viljoen and leaders arrived in New York after arranging settlements. Also reports of a Southern passenger train wreck near White Pine with seven injured, and Turkey apologizes for a Bulgarian diplomatic incident in Constantinople.
An ultimatum issued by General Manager Clark at Muabile Alabama ordering striking workers to return to their jobs produced no response as new hires were to fill vacancies. The event followed an oil lamp explosion causing fatalities including Mrs. N A Long of Frankfort Indiana and her five year old daughter.
Rumors circulate in Mason City that detectives coerced Express Agent John Peterson into confessing the robbery was a hoax. Villagers insist Peterson remains innocent as he resists returning to service after alleged coercion and days in a sweat box.
An effort failed to dismiss the indictment against the Ariinir Packing Company for selling oleomargarine in Des Moines in violation of law. The defense argued the charge should show artificial coloring beyond yellow hue. The court held the indictment need only prove the product’s color in line with butter. The ruling is seen as a precedent for dairy regulation.
A lone gunman on a brown horse robbed the Kosuth post office on Monday, taking about $150 from postmaster Richard Ledces who could offer little defense. The assailant, described as roughly dressed and smooth shaven, fled, and despite excitement there is little hope of capture. Kosuth lies northeast of Mistiipolis in a small country village.
A Des Moines case against Bulwar Puckett centers on a murder of Alex Buchre. The defense argues the fatal blow did not occur at the original wound site but crushed the skull with a blunt instrument. The trial features a blunt weapon found near the crime scene as key evidence.
The Union Meeting Company of Dubuque formed Mayer Berg with Sheff Steiner and would operate cars once adequate protection is provided. Threats by telephone have caused some quitters. The mayor and sheriff responded. service resumption date awaited. The Boone telephone company raised wages 1 to 2 3 percent effective May 4, second hike recently. Perry Leighton, a Rock Island train fireman, died after slipping from a tender near Wilton. Mrs. Philip Kubus, northwest of Orient, died by hanging. authorities noted possible mental illness. J H DeForest held to grand jury for obtaining property under false pretenses. bond set at $2,000 after return from Los Angeles. Dubuque Painters Union secured change to $2.50 daily for eight hours, up from $2.25.
Deputy Sheriff J C Baker of Connett Bluffs was shot near Weston during an arrest attempt for a jewelry store robbery. George Matheson, 19, allegedly implicated, fired at close range as Baker searched him. Matheson fled toward the Rock Island franks, and Knox pursued for miles.
In Clinton a hunter named Charles Brandt shot a giant pelican seen on the river with three birds present. The eight foot two inch specimen had a fourteen inch bill and a large pouch for food. The snowy bird, native to the Mediterranean and rare in this country, will be mounted.
Des Moines resident Fabuard Packett is arrested on murder charges after a dispute over a horse traced between rivals ended with Alex Youcker felled in a tent camp outskirts of the city. Youcker died hours later from injuries. investigation tied to a second death at Packett’s home.
Mable Allen eleven year old victim of a Marshballtown shooting died at Simghyan hospital. Tom Ross is charged with assault and the case was brought before the mayor. County Attorney Northrup represents the state and waives bail. Coroner Lierle plans an inquest as statements surface about the events and possible consequences.
Cedar Falls Mayor Memeuway warns bootleggers and fines a man acting as an agent for a drinker barred from liquor. The judge noted harsher penalties on a second offense and referenced notifying United States authorities about war agents aiding drunkards under bootlegging regulations.
A divorce was granted in Des Moines after a petition alleged generational charges and cruelty. The wife claimed she was used as a target when returning home one night and that her husband, John Sigle, tied her to a tree and fired three shotgun shots.
The Weekly Review of Trade reports rising unrest since May 1 with frequent small strikes across footwear and clothing sectors. Railways show April earnings up 28.7 percent from last year, hardware and iron trades steady, while textile markets weaken and print mills slow amid labor tensions and cautious orders.
The market reports list cattle and hog prices, sheep and grain quotes, for Chicago, Indianapolis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Toledo, Buffalo and New York. Prices range with cattle from about 3 to 8.50, hogs from 2.50 to 7, wheat No. 2 around 60 cents, corn No. 2 near 40 to 46 cents, oats and rye similarly priced, with dairy items and butter quoted lightly.
Announcement bids attention to a dynastic match as Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany plans marriage with Princess Margaret of Connaught. Prior rumors of a match with Princess Alice of Albany are denied, with Frederick Henry of Brunswick identified as her eventual partner.
The article notes the enduring memory of Empress Frederick and suggests German prejudice toward English princesses persists, though future changes might allow a Margaret marriage to the throne to become a happy union.
Alexander Ramsey, last of the war governors, dies at his St Paul home. A native of Pennsylvania, he came to Minnesota as territorial governor in 1819 and shaped state government. He served as governor in 1860, then as U.S. senator, and held cabinet roles including secretary of war during the Civil War era. He proposed Minnesota regiments when Fort Sumter fired, and Cameron accepted an offer of 1,000 men.
A gas well drilled in Crown Point cemetery near Kokomo Indiana taps a huge natural gas flow of about 750000 cubic feet daily with 270 psi rock pressure. The well, valued at 20000 dollars, provides fuel to the Kukumo Light and Railway Company. The odd story adds to Indiana's reputation for unusual industry ventures. A Philadelphia baker promotes sea water bread as a new dyspepsia remedy, claiming a salty taste appeals to some patients while supplying a fresh bread option. An unrelated note mentions a man neglecting cleanliness due to a heavy mustache.
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