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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
5
A collection of satirical notes and aphorisms referencing Freseman Tribunoe Pub, Parisians, De Lesseps, Helen Gould, and Patti. Includes remarks on bank failures, Panama events, bridge at midnight, social clashes, theft in Central Park, and rail accident statistics.
The Cuban congress approved a gift of 50000 dollars to General Gomez, signaling a push for his permanent retirement from active revolutionary duties.
A commentator speculates on proving Crescens never ran a mile under three minutes, imagining a bizarre test where he is tied to a car and timed by a sun dial. The remark mixes humor with a challenge to endurance benchmarks.
Some observers claim national patriotism remains strong despite efforts to curb dynamite crackers and toy pistols on the Fourth of July. The remark hints at enduring civic spirit amid restrictive or sensationalist trends.
The text discusses ongoing bank mergers with apparent public acceptance and a lack of opposition. It notes a perceived monopoly in this financial consolidation and references commentary from the Hartford Post on the social profile of “lovable” women and other disparate observations about education, history, and political figures.
Although fighting lags behind European standards, Central American nations have failed to sustain the constant War Is Inevitable rhetoric without moving to concrete steps. Regional tensions persist as governments weigh responses and external powers watch closely.
King Peter attempted to congratulate Great Britain's diplomatic representative in Belgrade on King Edward's birthday but was snubbed. He will refrain from speaking publicly and will simply make motions to express his thoughts.
A judge held that a girl cannot sue a man for breach of promise when he proposes on a Sunday and fails to marry. The ruling suggests the lawsuit cannot proceed and the matter may be dismissed. Court considerations focus on the timing of the proposal and the duties it creates.
The Chickasaw County court opened with a light docket as Judge A N Hobson presided. Contests include John M Kenney’s election challenge in Lee County and a Dakota divorce ruling affecting Alderman Fagen. The Lavelleur murder trial in Jasper County and a major Monona Harrison ditch hearing dominated county proceedings.
Remainder of ex Governor Francis Marion Drake's fortune likely valued near one million is split equally among six children after a $50,000 bequest to Drake University. The brief 1897 will was produced by the Des Moines Scottish Rite consistory and awaits probate in Centerville.
Des Moines reports from Winterset that the Rock Island plans a new line across Iowa linking Davenport to Council Bluffs with Knoxville as a terminal. The route would pass Marion Warren Madison Adair Cass and Pottawattamie counties and reach towns like Indianola Winterset Greenfield Cumberland Griswold and Carson. The project aims to move through business efficiently, with potential changes to state road law debated in the next legislature.
Senate focus shifts to the Panama canal history amid accusations of presidential favoritism for the Panama route. Senator Carmack attacks Iowa officials over tariff revision tied to Cuban reciprocity. House adjourns briefly after debate on adjourning until Friday.
Complete unofficial returns show Governor Cummins with 238 798 votes and a 79 090 plurality. Lieutenant Governor Herriott trails, while totals for other statewide offices and multiple races are listed with party affiliations and vote counts.
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