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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
5
Estherville newspaper published by Vindicator and Republican Co. in Iowa. Historic local paper remains a community voice and public record for the region.
A boiler blast at the American Twp and Steel Manufacturing plant in Lebanon Pennsylvania killed four workers and injured about forty others. The blast sent debris over Quittapahilla Creek, collapsing the roof and torched furnaces. Hospitals and nurses rushed to aid the injured as authorities feared more deaths and identified extensive damage to nine puddle furnaces.
Baltimore dispatch reports the Northern Central and Philadelphia and Baltimore and Washington railways have approved a 10 percent pay raise for about 20,000 employees earning under $200 monthly, effective November 1. A Pittsburg notice states wages east of Pittsburgh will rise 10 percent, benefiting around 12,000 workers.
A festive dance in an East Fourteenth Street academy ended with Elizabeth Syre of Bayonne dying from an apparent hemorrhage during a partner dance. The scene shifted from joy to gloom as medical aid arrived too late. Detailing police action, reports also describe a grave robber arrested in Indianapolis, Jerome Williams, confessing partial ties to a cemetery theft ring. Investigations into George Perry’s past life follow the Mason/Morton case.
Intense excitement swept the Paris chamber of deputies on Thursday as an officer of the Colonial regiment brandished a pistol in the lobby amid shouting of Vive Patric. The incident stirred chaos and drew quick attention from deputies and witnesses.
A San Francisco special from the steamship Newport describes the Mt. South Maria eruption in Guatemala. Coastal Costa Rica coffee districts are buried seven feet in ash. thousands of cattle dead and many lives lost. News from Champerico and San Juan de Guatemala is scarce due to censorship and panic.
The Empress of China reached port after a rough voyage reporting significant damage to upper works on two liners. Crew members sustained injuries, though none were fatal. One ship spent twenty three days to reach Yokohama from Victoria, another twenty days from Astoria to Yokohama amid storms.
A Cambridge man and a wealthy Poston merchant, both held in the Waverly murder case, were discharged from custody on Nov. 1. George Worry, once a witness, was remanded for further action as Milson, released earlier, left with formal reception and was driven home in Boston.
A U S Indian government permission dispute surfaces as Standard OO Company seeks to extend operations in Burmale oil fields. US Ambassador Choate to inquiry into alleged discrimination. state department action underway. Also note brief items on a fatal kitchen accident, a glass industry meeting, a cereal plant strike, and Yukon gold output forecast.
A Washington special reports United States minister to Guatemala and Honduras W. Godfrey Hunter has tendered his resignation. The president has accepted it and may select Leglie Combes, a fusion agent, to succeed Hunter.
A Kansas City doctor, W H Kimberlin, 58, was shot and killed in his office by John Lennon, a former officer, who then shot himself. The tragedy occurred after noon on Tuesday. Seanton, a 10-year patient, claimed Kimberlin blinded him. Seanton left a note stating he acted because Kimberlin destroyed his eyes. Both men died instantly. Kimberlin’s son, a physician, and drugstore proprietor found the scene. Seanton had been treated by Kimberlin for about two weeks. Seanton’s body and Kimberlin’s lay on the floor. the gunman died by a self-inflicted wound. The incident involved rail worker and fireman background in Seanton. The case references a note and possible motive tied to eyesight loss. The doctor had practiced in Nataska City for 30 years.
Fragmentary text shows a dispute among nine coal owners and the United Mine Workers over arbitration. References mention President Hehu and Baer, with mentions of pay for work and protests. The readable portions hint at tensions between management and labor in late period discussions.
In New York a jury returned a verdict finding Molineux not guilty of murdering Mrs. Adios. The court heard the verdict at 3 43 PM as a crowd of over 2 000 people surrounded the corridor and forced entry to the courtroom after the verdict.
A Otthwwn special reports four boys injured in a shooting. Meank Verkins 17 lies dead Asa Noe 20 is injured Oliver Wothergithana has a bullet in his hip Frank Cejku may die from injuries. Perkins’s weapon discharged at his face. others discharged their firearms amid the commotion. Names and details show a chaotic incident with multiple victims.
Des Moines reports that express firms operating in Iowa have ordered agents in other states not to ship intoxicating liquor to Iowa points. The move follows the state supreme court decision declaring such shipments a violation of prohibitory law, curtailing business and aiding abstinence supporters in enforcement efforts.
The Iowa commission to the St Louis exposition met at the capitol to discuss architect inquiries for a headquarters building. It asked for revised designs detailing floor space room purposes and features, aiming for a imposing structure large enough for committees, a concert area, and a general assembly room. Proposals are due within two months with an expected expenditure near 40,000 to 60,000 dollars.
The Norweigian farmer Gileapad near Marshalltown saw his daughter bitten in a barnyard attack by large Jersey red hogs. The girl sustained deep flesh wounds requiring thirty stitches after a shepherd dog protected her. The dog fought the hogs until help arrived.
Des Moines dispatch reports Attorney General Mullan says national state and private banks may legally organize and run savings departments with their banking, the only advertising restrictions being the prohibition on using terms like savings bank or savings institute. The opinion clarifies questions raised as auditors receive inquiries.
Des Moines police reported Sunday that Shoiter Bros. store in Sigourney was looted Saturday night of silks and furs worth an estimated 1800 to 2500 dollars. The burglary appeared neatly done, suggesting familiarity with the ground and possibly Chicago thieves, as detectives suspected.
Charles Yance, 19, was caught in a thrashing machine at L. H. Wiar’s home near Northboro and suffered his right arm torn off between elbow and shoulder. He died five hours later after the injury and subsequent loss of consciousness. He had tried to clear a clog with a wire, and the machinery tore his arm from his body.
An Oakland telegram reports Jacob Heidenfich attempted suicide between here and Walnut, fired three .22 caliber bullets into the back of his head, but the skull stopped them. He is recovering at the Commercial Hotel and is up and about. The act followed a struggle with a severe craving for liquor.
Thomas Baxter aged 80 of Chariton burned to death in a small three room house in Hin district Monday evening. Alarm sounded at 4 15 pm as volunteers rushed to the scene but the building could not be saved. Baxter was inside alone and the fate was confirmed after investigators concluded it likely he perished in the blaze.
Des Moines dispatch reports Superintendent Applegate of the Mt Pleasant hospital has asked the governor for aid to reclaim fifteen inebriates who escaped. The governor promised to issue a special notice to the sheriff urging them to locate and return the missing individuals.
John Burgoyne of Kingsley died from internal injuries after being kicked by a horse he was leading. He tried to stop a frightened colt from jumping off a bridge. the blow broke ribs and caused fatal internal damage. He died Monday night following Sunday afternoon accident. Atlantic dispatch notes plans for a Y M C A building funded by Meredith with city match. Primghar rebuilding after recent fire. grand jury probes Des Moines murder of Peterson children. Rand Leopold Desk Co workers return to work after dispute.
The search ended in Chicago when Miss Jefferson's body was recovered from Lincoln Park lagoon. Friends believe she killed herself, driven by overstudy and a deranged state of mind after leaving letters from Northwest Division High School indicating suicidal intent.
Exports from the United States rose sharply in the nine months ending September 1902, totaling 311,302,441 compared with 294,060,000 the prior year and 338,678,243 in 1900. The gain versus 1892 nears 200 percent, driven by iron and steel, cotton textiles, and general manufacturing output amid high copper prices and strong domestic demand.
Archbishop Ireland predicts Canada will join the United States without conquest or war as the nation grows, with commerce shifting westward and the starry banner ruling from gulf to bay. He cites liberty and civic rights as a basis for enduring American power and urges Americans to defend rights and help others seek opportunity. Telegraph briefs follow on varied global and national items.
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