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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
1
The column mixes wry takes on Congress and Nicaragua, scientific musings by Sir Robert Ball, Max O'Rell on flirtation, and humorous jabs at Harvard finances. It notes tensions over rail service in battlefields, Christmas toy window plunder, a Tioga wedding using a photograph, and Lodge’s gallery presence alongside Hanna remarks.
The combination of a Christmas tree lighted candle and a cotton trimmed amateur Santa Claus is unsettling an fire insurance agent at the moment.
The Missouri mastodon bones indicate a throat about six feet across. The article humorously notes ancient tools and mentions Nordica contemplating a brief return to roulette and a $4,000,000 government suit, speculating on financial needs if she rests.
A Boston editor's scheme to offer free vaccination with every subscription drew sharp criticism. Readers worry the plan may exploit subscribers and create ill will as the novelty wears off.
A Philadelphia North American editorial tone comments on Anglo American relations, Monroe Doctrine bearing, and U S duties on traffic via the isthmus. The piece contrasts London editors views, condemns a starved student’s educational sacrifice, and mocks death duties disputes and high estate taxes with sharp, satirical notes.
Mrs Dan Schnurer of New Hampton burned in a kerosene accident but gasoline caused a severe explosion, with death expected. A freight train near Independence lost its caboose and crew while the engine continued. a court ruling on physician privilege in a murder case follows.
Des Moines reports Governor-elect Cummins considers postponing March and August railroad assessments and appointing a three man non partisan commission. The panel would study railway values and report facts and conclusions before the August assessment to guide possible changes in Iowa’s railroad assessment law. Months and process details cited.
The Evening Post reports ex Governor Leslie M Shaw of Iowa has been selected to succeed Lyman J Gage as secretary of the treasury. Dispatches indicate President Roosevelt has called Shaw to Washington to discuss the cabinet position, with no official confirmation yet.
Washington reports Secretary John D. Long approves the court of inquiry findings and majority opinion in the Schley case, declines further proceedings and rejects Admiral Sampson’s request for an inquiry into command. Letters to Sampson’s counsel outline the action and note no further proceedings will be had.
New York December 24 Edgar A Maclay author of a history criticizing Admiral Schley refused to resign after President Roosevelt requested his removal. He informed Rear Admiral Walker at the navy yard that civil service protection bars such action and that he sees no reason to quit.
Admiral Sampson filed with Secretary Long three objections to Admiral Dewey’s Schley court report. He argues Schley was not in command at Santiago, the navy department ruled accordingly, and that command status was not before the court.
Secretary Gage intends to relinquish the treasury portfolio as soon as President Roosevelt can find a suitable successor. He prefers to be relieved before spring, and the president has tried to persuade him to stay. The exact duration before retirement remains unclear.
Washington reports reveal a stern reprimand of General Miles after correspondence between Secretary Root and Miles about Miles’ Cincinnati interview on the Schley case. The dispute, once public, prompted calls for closure as Root indicated no further action unless obliged.
Gen Luciano Mendoza president elect of Carabobo joins war minister Antonio Fernandez and Senor Lutowsky in a Thursday uprising near La Victora. Rebels reach Cagua en route to Villa de Cura as authorities report rail and communications disruption. Other uprisings near Valencia threaten wider challenge to Gen Castro regime.
Washington figures, Advocate Lemley and Solicitor Hanna submitted to Secretary Long a report on Admiral Schley's objections to the Schley court findings. They argue the court properly rejected Schley's evidence due to conflicting witnesses and see no need to reopen the case. Also notes St Louis 1903 Louisiana Purchase centennial celebrations with ground breaking in Forest Park.
Des Moines reports outline a quarterly conference of state educational institutions with papers by Dr Kennedy Judge Kinne Mrs Johnson and Dr Wolding on health climate feeble minded care and Cherokee hospital leadership. The supreme court blocked a Polk county court house project while a river front case continues. An accounting inquiry into State Binder Young reveals overdrawn funds of 4 798 33.
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