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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
1
Kendall Young Library adds historic bound volumes
George Hathway presented to the Kendall Young Library bound volumes of the Springfield Mass Republican from December 1872 to June 1877 and the New York Tribune from 1872 to February 1877. These volumes cover an important period in the nation’s history and are valuable additions to the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hathway
Juet
Kendall Young
Springfield
Mass
New York Tribune
Sharon Chapter Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
Sharon Chapter 148 of the Eastern Sher held its annual election Tuesday at the Masonic hall after a 6:80 supper. Officers for the coming year were named including W M Mrs W J Zitterell, W P S Doak, A M Ella Burleson, C Mrs N B Hyatt, Banker Mrs E W, Treasurer Florence Baxter, and Secretary Mrs Wm Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Sher
Masonic Hall
W. J. Zitterell
W. M
S.doak
W. P
Ella Burleson
A. M
N. B. Hyatt
E. W
Banker
Wm. Willis
Florence Baxter
Webster City Couple Wed In Stratford
Albert H. Greeley of Webster City and Minnie A. Angstrom of Stratford were married at the bride’s parents’ home on Wednesday. Albert is described as a substantial, upright young man and the bride as a worthy partner. Best wishes for happiness in their new life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Greeley
Minnie A. Angstrom
Stratford
Albert
Webster City
Webster to Start New Role in Fort Dodge Office
Harry Webster formerly of Fort Dodge has been with the Free yoan-Tribung office for weeks and will begin work next Monday with the Webster City Oxacker factory and travel. He previously worked for the American Tobacco Company as a leading salesman in introducing the Battle Ax plug and plans to move his family to the area soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Webster
Fort Dodge
Freeyoan-Tribung
Woodmen Camp to vote on reserve fund creation
At the regular meeting next Monday the local Modern Woodmen camp will vote on creating a reserve fund. Across the order all camps will vote on the same question with the head camp meeting in St Paul in June to act on reports. Officials say a yes could strengthen the order against future tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Siegel Leases Williams Room for New Store Move
J L Siegel proprietor of the Whole Sale Price Store plans to move from the State Bank of Williams to Williams in January. He offers his entire stock at cost and has built a respected reputation in Webster City. The Williams premises measure 96 feet by 94 with two street entrances and modern heating and lighting upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L.siegel
State Bank of Williams
Siegel
Webster City
Williams
Two New Day Trains to Run Chicago Omaha Route
Illinois Central will inaugurate two new day trains between Chicago and Omaha next Sunday. The services depart Chicago and Omaha at 7:00 a.m., arriving at 8:00 a.m., offering nearly two hours faster travel than current night trains. Eastbound departs Webster City at 11:45 a.m. and westbound at 8:30 p.m., with the existing Clipper trains slated for abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Omaha
Colorado
Webster City
Home from the Philippines Veteran Joseph Lewis Recounts War
Joseph Lewis, a member of the Thirty seventh United States Volunteers, returns to Fort Dodge after serving in the Philippines. He recalls ambush warfare, close-range fire, and a nighttime surround that required a gunboat rescue. He praises General MacArthur and notes tropical climate, rugged terrain, and logistical hardships shaping the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lewis
United States
Philippines
Fort Dodge
Manila
Lewis
MacArthur
United States Volunteers
Titus Amendment Dead Sparks Legal Question
The Titus amendment may be invalid as a constitutional change due to improper submission. Des Moines Leader notes the bid has no full journal record in the Twenty-seventh General Assembly. Attorneys, including AG Remley, cite a vital defect in the passage journal that could void the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House of Thewenty-Seventh General Assembly
House
Twenty-seventh General Assembly
Remley
Town Supreme Court
Plot Exposed in Notorious Sioux City Insurance Fraud
Sioux City Journal reports a sensational life insurance fraud case led by J. H. Hurd of the Laboring Men's Co-Operative Life Association. George A. Barber, later dies in Pagosa Colorado after being slowly poisoned by Myrtle A. Wright and W. R. Neff who plotted to fake his death for a large payout. The trio sought to move Barber to California, orchestrate the death, and collect money while evading investigators. Authorities in Colorado pursue murder charges as autopsy results support poisoning claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Sioux City
J. H. Hurd
Laboring Men’s Co-Operative Life Association
George A. Barber
Webster City
Pagosa
Colo
Hurd
Wear
Myrtle A. Wright
Chicago
Barber
Colorado
Pagoss
W. R. Neff
Websser City
Illinois
Denver
Cripple Creek
la Plata
Mrs. Wright
Neff
LaPlata
Little Camp
LaPlata County
Durango
California
Pagosa Springs
A. C. Harvey
Hoe
K O T M Elect Officers in Webster City Lodge
Webster City K O T M No 76 elected officers for the coming term at the regular meeting last night C D Weat is Sir Knight Commander H E Shultz Lieutenant Commander J J Peterson Record Keeper PAL Edwards Finance Keeper Al Burgin Chaplain E Bo Mitchell Sir Knight Sergeant Frank Neel Master at Arms Thos Davis First Master of Guards A H Dalbey Second Master of Guards John Dalbey Sentinel Winfield Warrington picket Dr Borg and W Crane trustees The sale at Derr Hook s starts tomorrow marked as the city s biggest appraisal sale yet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
C. D. Weat
H. E. Shultz
J. J. Peterson
Pal Edwards
al Burgin
E. Bo Mitchell
Frank Neel
Thos. Davis
A. H. Dalbey
Aldrich Heads to Washington to Seek Iowa Letters
Curator Charles Aldrich leaves for Washington after valuable additions to the state historical department. He will meet Iowa’s delegation upon arrival and pursue a bill in Congress to gain possession of the hundred original letters from territorial governors Lucas, Chambers, and Clark, now held by the Indian Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Aldrich
Washington
State Historical Department
Aldrich
Iowa
Congress
Lucas
Chambers
Clark
Boone News
Official Figures Show McKinley Victory in Iowa
The clerk of the executive council reports McKinley won Iowa with a plurality of 98,543 and a majority of 85,261. Total votes: McKinley 307,808 Bryan 208,265 plus minor party totals. Defective ballots numbered 2,040. The biennial election amendment passed by 30,689 while the constitutional convention referendum failed by 555.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
McKinley
Iowa
Bryan
Wooley
Prohibitionist
Debs
Social Democrat
Barker
Peoples Party
Malloney
Social Labor
Leonard
United Christian
Soprano Anna Gertrude Childs Delights High School Audience
The high school lecture course featured soprano Anna Gertrude Childs in music and monologue. Her performance of gongs of all nations and classic solos drew encores and praise for her rare sweetness and staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gertrude Childs
Miss Childs
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