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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
1
A collage of topical quips and witticisms from the Freeman-Tribune pressroom. Comments on ping pong winter plans the czar Leopold anecdote salary hikes railroads and various social foibles mix humor with sly politics and public figures notes on grip and Schwab led by pointed asides about public life and clergy.
The column wields a mix of opinion and light notes. It mentions Mr. Chamberlain heading to South Africa to assess impact, a defiant ping-pong line, dining room table duties easing from last year, a Montana grandson receiving a 1 000 000 gift from his stand-in father, arbitration praised, and advances in a cup defender’s lead heel described as a potential booster for a boat.
The Topeka State Journal notes early practice sessions by a Hugoton blues band that push the prairie dogs further back into the grass country.
A Cincinnati train mail loss included drafts and checks totaling 22000 with love letters of great value. Carrie Nation’s drinking in a soda is noted as less intemperate than her past actions. A Camden preacher plans to resign to become an auctioneer. Funds will be allocated for winter charity. J Pierpont Morgan donates 1 cent to a Michigan church relief fund.
A speaker notes motives behind drinking, contrasting rich men who drink out of idleness with poor men who drink from overwork, and observes that only a small number drink purely for pleasure.
At a church fair in Cleveland a bachelor was auctioned off for 8 cents. The buyer paid a small sum for the light hearted item while onlookers joked about the age of the bidder.
The Philadelphia public schools superintendent states good spellers are born not made yet notes accurate observation improves spelling. King Victor Emmanuel donates 40000 to charity for a new baby girl, with all institutions hoping for a boy next time.
The writer imagines future science harnessing Mont Pelee with a playful analogy. They suggest the French chamber of deputies would only need a few goal posts gridiron markings and a referee to complete the setup.
Far mington Farmington Dec 22 reports say Stillwell killed City Marshal Coulter and Justice Musgrave during a street confrontation on Dec 20. A posse led by Mayor Ketcham hunted Stillwell. he fired at officers before being shot dead, with coroner's inquest considering death by his own hand or unknown parties.
The Dubuque suffrage bishops propose reorganizing the Catholic provinces with Omaha Archbishop Scannel named to head the new Des Moines area. J T McVay reports the Oto bank liabilities at 45708.73 with 740000 secured and 76772.92 unsecured. Meredith of Atlantic, a populist pioneer, dies after years of public work and philanthropy. Supreme court limits game bird exceptions for taxidermy. Citizens Railway and Light challenges Iowa gas rates in federal court. Fort Dodge man strikes a woman claiming mistaken identity. Des Moines News to expand with five major sources in 1903, spending more on production.
Cedar Falls girls form Nom de plume club while Cherokee youth penned notes about life and idle youth. Medical staff at Iowa Children's Home met at Grant club with Dr Granville Ryan hosting and Dr Cokenmower elected president. Haze, a Marion County pioneer, died after being struck by a fast freight in Pella. A jury awarded Mrs Louisa Evans 4000 for an Iowa City sidewalk injury case. Tama county caloon petition filed with Toledo auditor amid saloon opposition. A Carinda Herald note recounts editors’ Put in Bay trip in 1877 with Burdette and others. A Rock Island collision near Oskaloosa injured four. no fatalities. Alumni Iowa College banquet planned in Des Moines December 30 with Plymouth Church Women aiding.
A morning blaze in Van Meter destroyed four small East Main Street buildings valued at 2500 dollars. The photo gallery operated by William Smith and adjacent shops were burned to the ground, with side structures saved after strenuous efforts. Origin unknown, suspected arson by transients. minor losses and insured values noted.
Washington reviews of the international pageant mark a diplomatic turnover. Departures include Lord Julian Pouncefote and M Jules Cambon as well as Wu Ting Fang and J B Picoda. New presence arrives with Gonzalo de Quesaudo and Count Emile de Cjeda joining the corps.
Washington reports that the house ways and means committee approved a favorable report on a bill by Representative Cooper to cut Philippine tariff rates to 25 percent of existing schedules. The bill also limits duties with prior Philippine commission shipments and exempts direct Philippine imports from export duties. Democrats pushed for free trade amendments, but Republicans largely opposed them.
The president sent the Cuba reciprocity treaty to the Senate. It was received in executive session and referred to the foreign relations committee without being read. The pact reportedly does not involve the Isle of Pines and aims to adjust trade terms between the United States and Cuba.
Iowa school census reports nearly 7000 fewer children ages 6 to 21 in 1902 than in 1901. Superintendent Barrett cites faulty counting methods as a major cause and notes the long-term impact on state education.
Senator Depew introduces a bill authorizing emergency currency by the treasury to be issued to National banks with capital under 50 million dollars up to 60 percent of capital, with additional support during monetary stringency to protect values and commerce. The text also mentions unrelated notes on breakfasts, wire thresholds, and Norwegian farmers.
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