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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
5
Des Moines details national and local election totals with Republican gains nearly matching 1901. Socialist vote rises to 6 360 boosting ballot access. Prohibitionists fall to 9 816 yet keep 2 percent. Also notes Burlington pastor portrait gift, railroad earnings reports slowdown, and various local items including a chicken show prize and pension checks.
Charles Bowen nephew of Iowa City Assistant Postmaster William Bowen died from a shotgun wound to the leg after an accident in a cornfield. He was alone when it happened, found unconscious, and his leg was amputated. He muttered about temper as bystanders rushed to help.
H F Redding, president of the Iowa and St. Louis railroad, says 492 miles are planned from Sioux City through Des Moines to St Louis with 375 miles already completed or under construction. Surveys show routes via Mystic Melrose Centerville and Des Moines areas and expected operation as the Iowa and St Louis road once finished.
Marshalltown December 2 Judge Burnham ordered Marshall County to pay to 200 old soldiers or heirs the funds set aside from Civil War taxes for veterans. About 800 dollars will be deducted for attorneys fees and the remainder over eight thousand dollars distributed among claimants. The dispute arose after records misallocated the money.
In Clermont a 7 ft 6 in bronze Lincoln statue and four tablets cost over 96000 dollars and were supervised by ex Governor Larrabee. New York sculptor Bissell crafted the pieces depicting emancipation and Civil War scenes. Local figures from Clermont honored include Dr. Lewis Captain Warner and George Dewey.
Des Moines reports show Iowa railroad earnings rose by about 3 million for the year ending June 30, with gross receipts of 59 million 106 thousand and 19 million 686 thousand net earnings. Wage levels edged down while employment rose from 37,836 to 40,588. Fatalities numbered 9 passengers, 64 employees, and 120 others. injuries totaled 104 passengers, 853 employees, and 129 others.
Charles Holada pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the slaying of James Gallaugher, a farmer near Iowa City. The case tied to Mrs Ela Gallaugher, who was tried earlier and acquitted, with Holada admitting he killed after claims of employer instructions and a threat from Mrs Gallaugher.
Sheriff McLeod has abandoned active pursuit after two weeks since the Farmers' Loan and Trust heist in Arthur. Crews failed to identify suspects. authorities fear the robbers escaped, though hope remains for new developments. A fox farm near Bangor profits over crops. Fatal shooting near Carroll ends in a feud version as Charles Faust’s nephew, Crone, kills James Faust.
N A Carmean president of the Rhoades Carmean Buggy company was arrested last week on embezzlement charges and was found not guilty in Marshalltown on December 2.
Washington reports Iowa has one distillery producing fruit brandy and a large import and rectifier network. The year saw 136 gallons distilled locally, 106000 gallons imported, 21 rectifiers, 4418 liquor dealers, 74 wholesalers, and 24 breweries. Tobacco, mixed flour, oleomargarine, and tax data also appear with prosecutions and seizures noted.
Despite bad weather 40000 visitors attended the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. Iowa Agricultural College won top prizes in cattle and hogs, with Shamrock the grand Angus champion earning over 500 dollars. The show featured record judging and a new $100000 stock yards building.
The Des Moines Daily and Sunday News reports the highest average November circulation among Iowa dailies at 39,941 copies daily, nearing 40,000. It plans to push toward 60,000, crediting rural mail delivery and a $1.50 annual rate with monthly options.
Clarinda Nov 28 Charles Palmer of Red Oak a Burlington brakeman was killed while supplying at Hospital Switch. He was 30 and his skull was crushed by a protruding beam after being struck on a moving train. It was unclear if the blow or the fall caused the death. He leaves a family.
The case moved from Warren county to this county will not be heard at the current court session which opened yesterday. The matter concerns Margaret Hossack and the state, with the change of venue cited as the reason for postponement.
Caracas reports President Castro releases inmates from Caracas Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo prisons including Olavarria and leading traders Travieso Volcan Nunez. Velutini named minister to France amid fears of German actions. US urged to declare stance on Orinoco blockade as Nashville negotiates convoy duties.
The Hague report by Professor Asser awards damages to American vessels seized by Russia about ten years ago. The C. C. White receives 32,444, James Hamilton Lewis 28,688, Kate and Anna 1,488, Cape Horn Pigeon 37,850, with Russia held liable for illegal seizure outside territorial waters and ordered to pay with 6 percent interest.
Washington December 3 Representative Hull chairman of the house committee on military affairs introduced a bill for a general staff of the army. The proposal follows closely the plan recommended by Secretary Root. death ran riot in islands Vienna Dec 1 a sensational tale reports smallpox deaths on the Ferni islands near Samos Greek archipelago with over 1000 dead and mass vaccination efforts before doctors reached the area but no confirmation of the story
Washington reports the first day of the new session with Senate members taking oaths and adopting resolutions of respect for late colleagues James McMillan and Charles Russell. Speaker Henderson presided to applause as the House swore in new members and adjourned.
Representative Hepburn of Iowa calls for a prohibitive tax on stock not representing substantial value to crush evil trusts. He cites Morgan and railroad mergers as motives for stock-based gains and urges a high fixed tax via internal revenue to render such stock impossible. Germans plan April US farm methods tour with official aid.
In Rome on November 29 a former policeman named Finelli was seized near the chamber of deputies with a loaded bomb. He confessed he intended to hurl it at the deputies. Authorities judge him possibly insane. The report ends with unrelated lines about milk and microbes.
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