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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
1
Court House Rats Challenge Real Estate Sharks in Upcoming Ball Game
Correctionville News notes a clash between local figures over a real estate game and mentions plans to schedule a future match. The column also spans town notes on patents, marriage licenses, and Iowa history day plans at Iowa City with the Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Rats
Carelessness Causes Amputation for Local Youth
In Fort Dodge a 16 year old, Carl Wynn, was crushed by a moving freight train while boarding No. 94 near Prospect hill. His right foot was amputated above the ankle by Dr. Kime and Dr. Ristine after the mishap, with assist from companions at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Central Yards
Carl Wynn
Geo. Wynn
Prospect Hill
Tom Joyce
Wynn
Kime
Ristine
New Science Teacher Named for Fall Term
Prof. M. L. Ulensvang, last year’s science teacher in Stoughton Wisconsin, is in town to assume the science teaching job in the public schools at the fall term. He was selected by the school board and will bring his family once a suitable house is secured. He is a cousin of Mya J. O. Lenning and comes recommended as a first class educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Ulensvang
Stoughton
Wis
Mr. Ullensvang
Mya
J. O. Lenning
Webster City Depot Prospects Not Immediate
Scott Benson, Illinois Central traveling freight agent, visited Tuesday and said Webster City has no immediate prospect for a new depot but is on a list of many cities for consideration. He notes other towns need buildings more and it will take time to visit everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Benson
Illinois Central
Webster City
Benson
Cupid Finds a Way
After a courtship of 20 years and twelve years of regular letter exchanges, Carrie M. Anderson of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin and John H. Cummings of Janesville Wisconsin, both blind, wed without ever meeting. The ceremony was conducted by a blind minister and the maids of honor were sightless. The bride is from Fort Dodge Iowa and the groom works as a carpet weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Carrie M. Anderson
John H. Cummings
Janesville
S& Blind
Fort Dodge
Land deals mark a busy week for Gouge firm
Over the past week Jesse Gouge sold five farms totaling 676 acres for Lee & Gouge, with a combined price of $27,400. One property, the Lee Greiner place near Liberty Center schoolhouse, went to D C Chase at $45 per acre. Dr O A Hall purchased the Swartz quarter three miles north of Blairaburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Gouge
Lee & Gouge
Lee Greiner
Liberty Center School House
D.C. Chase
O. A. Hall
Gouge
Swartz Quarter
Blairaburg
Carnival Attractions Highlight Webster City Show
Carnival directors set contracts for the balance of special attractions for the event. The roster includes Aimee the transformation dancer Gillman Sisters Airion Zamra family and more. Webster City promises more acts than any other town with tickets at 25 cents and 15 cents for children under twelve. Dates are August 14 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee
Gillman Sisters
Airion
Zamra
Flying Baldwins
Ensign Bertram
Starkey and Martello
Ararat
Martello Bros
Great Moore
Samays
Wallace and Wagner
Lezo
Wheeler Bros
Webster City
Third Ward Democratic Caucus Delegates Named
At the courthouse last evening the Third Ward caucus selected delegates to the county convention to be held at the courthouse on Saturday August 4. Named are G. A. Smith F. S. Currie Geo Wyckoff Sr J. W. Lee W. J. Biernatzki N. Tormey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Court House
G. A. Smith
F.S. Currie
Geo. Wyckoff, Sr
J. W. Lee
W. J. Biernatzki
N. Tormey
Ellsworth to Meet Webster City in Fifty Dollar Clash
Arrangements set for a ball game between Ellsworth and Webster City in this city one week from today. Staked at fifty dollars a side, the Ellsworth squad is unusually strong this year promising a hotly contested match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Webster City
Carnival season ticket sale limited to August 4
The Carnival committee authorizes season tickets for four days and four nights at seventy five cents. Price rises to one dollar after August 4. Tickets are non transferable and admit only the named holder. Tickets available at Heron's jewelry and Keltz and Little's drug store until Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival Committee
Rale
Heron’s Jewelry
Keltz & Little’s Drug Store
Have Come to Stay
A prominent wheel dealer says this season he has sold more bicycles than last year and that bicycles, though used less for pleasure, are becoming a necessity rather than a curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheels
Pennington commits suicide after fatal shooting
In Eldora on Sunday a farmer posse chased Otto Pennington who had shot his wife. He shot himself near a water tank but fell into it and drowned. He left a note saying he would end his life and to kiss his baby. Hundreds of farmers gathered to view the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Otto Pennington
Aimee to Dance at Webster City Carnival
Beautiful Mlle Aimee, hailed as the world’s greatest drapery dancer, will perform at the Webster City Carnival. She appears each afternoon with evening shows featuring dances such as Dance de Soleil and Dance Noir, enhanced by electrical effects and costly costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’'lle
Aimee
Webster City
America
Iowa
To Protect the Wires
Telegrapher wires south of town were broken cutting transmission for Postal Telegraph Co. Manager Martin sent a crew to locate the break between Stanhope and Boone. Damage blamed on threshing outfits. legal steps may follow to hold responsible parties to account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph Co
Martin
Stanhope
Boone
Ministers Held by Chinese Gov In Pekin Hostage Claim
Shanghai reports Viceroy Tien Kunge and administrator Sheng say foreign ministers are held by the Chinese government as hostages with threats of death if allies march on Pekin. Japanese and Russian troops, about 23,000, advance toward Pekin. Additional Boer surrender to Hunter noted in Capetown. Diplomatic cables confirm authenticity of a cipher from Conger-Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Tien Kunge
Nankin
Sheng
Pekin
State department rejects Li Hung Chang plan on Tien Tsin
Washington August 2 The department replies to Li Hung Chang suggesting ministers travel under escort if powers do not march on Pekin. No negotiations unless Chinese government puts powers in full communication and removes danger to lives and liberty. Li urged imperial authorities to cooperate with the relief expedition. Otherwise they assume great responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Li Hung Chang
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Chinese Inland reports possible murders in Po Shau
A Shanghai message from Rev. Stevenson says Miss King Barton Rasmussen and Mrs Connells may have been killed at Po Shau amid local rebellion in Shan province. The dispatch notes danger and drastic events as authorities react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stevenson
Shanghai
King
Barton, Rasmussen
Allied forces begin advance on Pekin reported
A Shanghai bulletin dated Aug 1 states allied troops including Americans British and Japanese started an advance on Pekin this morning. It is assumed all three nations are involved with other powers possibly included. Shanghai also reports foreign consuls met and asked Admiral Seymour to command Shanghai defences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pekin
Shanghai
Seymour
Last Chance Clearance Sale on Summer Goods
Our final clearance offers deep cuts on Muslin Underwear Summer Corsets Shirt Waists Wash Goods and all seasonable merchandise in the store. Bargains extend to every item in the sale inventory with unusually low prices.
Des Moines and Northern Iowa Railroad Plans Progress
Mr Cummings reported the grad ing contract for Webster City to Boone River crossing twelve miles south is awarded. Ground preparation aims to reach the river before freeze up to lay iron and ship bridge material from the current point. Illinois Central delivers bridge material to Webster City. A depot will be built eight miles south and 2.5 miles east of Homer, signaling serious railroad development by the promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Des Moines & Northern Iowa Railroad Company
Webster City
Boone River
Illinois Central
Here
Homer
A Reminiscence of Humbert at the Campelia Race Course
The Fort Dodge Chronicle recalls the 1897 Rome assassination attempt on King Humbert as he greeted a petition at the Campelia race course. Humbert warded off the would be attacker with calm timing and later quipped that danger is a small part of royal duties. Mrs. Duncombe and daughters Gertrude and Gussie witnessed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Humbert
Italy
John F. Duncombe
Gertrude
Gussie
Rome
Campelia
Fragmentary Note Reveals No Sign After Event
A partial report notes that when observed by Mrs. Duncombe and her daughters shortly afterward the subject displayed no signs of having undergone a trying ordeal, leaving questions about what occurred.
Winter Wheat Yields Discussed by Iowa Experiment Station
The Iowa Experiment Station reports winter wheat has failed only twice in ten years on station grounds and yields never dropped below 25 bushels per acre, usually 30 to 40. It is generally more profitable than spring wheat and aids establishing grasses and clovers. Bulletin 51 with full results is available from the Experiment Station in Ames, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Experiment Station
Ames
Iowa
C. F. Curtis
A Narrow Escape In Des Moines Street
A woman narrowly avoided being struck by a horse and buggy emerging from an alley near F. B. Jansen's corner, brushing her dress with the wheel. The incident blamed on careless driving and obstructed views. Also notes a meeting for the Superior Rebekah lodge staff at 7:30 this evening for drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
F. B. Jansen
Rebekah Lodge
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