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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
1
The Freeman-Tribune Publ Co releases an official newspaper edition titled Tribium Official Paper. It serves as the formal government or community record and announces public notices and local items of record.
At Kansas City the Democratic National Convention opened with prayer by Rev. Meyer. Williams of Illinois presented Stevenson, drawing cheers as delegates from Connecticut and Minnesota moved nominations. Hill opposed his own nomination, receiving an ovation on his platform address amid broad support for Stevenson.
Brown called the Silver Republican Convention to order shortly after 10. The resolutions committee reported the platform and it was adopted. Senator Teller placed Bryan in nomination in a short speech and after several secondings his nomination was made unanimous by acclamation.
Kansas City reports Bryan nominated for president by acclamation at the Silver Republican convention. The Democratic National Convention names Adlai Stevenson of Illinois for vice president by J R Williams of Illinois, and Charles A Towne of Minnesota for vice president by L A Resing.
Adlai Stevenson of Bloomington Illinois is named as the Democratic ticket vice presidential nominee at a Kansas City event on July 6 at 4 p.m. Bryan and Stevenson are mentioned in the report.
London reports an inquiry from Shanghai sent July 5 and the reply warns to prepare for the worst. The dispatch cites authentic sources and reflects an anxious outlook on the developing situation.
The resolutions committee, in Kansas City, on July 5, approved an explicit declaration for silver coinage at 16 to 1 by a 26 to 24 vote.
The Kansas City convention recessed today until 2 30 p m after business sessions. Delegates planned resumed discussions on the agenda and may address pending motions when reconvened.
A Shanghai dispatch dated July 4 reports the British legation at Pekin and 1,600 refugees remained safe when the message was sent. London notes the situation as of July 5.
Manila July 5 A detachment of soldiers clashed with the enemy near Delta Rio Grande. Twelve enemy were killed and six rifles captured. Three Americans were killed and two wounded in the engagement.
Shanghai reports the Empress Kwang Su committed suicide by opium on June 19 under Prince Tuan’s compulsion. The Empress Dowager also took poison but survives, reputedly insane from the drug’s effects. German consular staff receive the official report.
The Hamilton County State Bank report highlights Webster City with total deposits reaching $510,592.30 and cash on hand amounting to $242,625.58, reflecting well on the bank and its officers.
John Whaley offered the season's first home grown sweet corn, two weeks earlier than usual, followed by Wm. Beerman bringing in the first cucumbers. Both crops are described as superior in quality and likely to sell quickly.
George Wagner of six miles northwest of Highview died Wednesday afternoon from injuries after a wagon seat overturned Tuesday evening. He was thrown to the ground and struck his neck, crushing the vertebrae. He was about sixty seven years old.
The Towa Educational Directory lists Webster City last year with an enumeration of 1368, high school enrollment of 170, and total enrollment of 1028. Fort Dodge shows high school enrollment 150 and total enrollment 1650.
A Woolstock gathering on Wednesday evening drew a large crowd expecting a band and fireworks but found no major attraction. The 8:05 train home ran an hour late leaving youths waiting with little to do while they… Also noted is Sam Jones in Kansas City criticizing Mark Hanna and the Democrats, calling for reform proposals, followed by a boy displaying a five legged frog in a fruit jar.
Fred W. Guinan of Cass township returned from two years with the Fifty-First Iowa in the Philippines. He landed in San Francisco last Saturday after leaving the islands on June 1. Guinan reports the rebellion under control and Gen. MacArthur moving to reconstruct and set a stable government. He praises the policy and notes a difficult but successful effort by MacArthur. Guinan, in poor health, seeks permanent residence after a discharge. he has served as a clerk at MacArthur’s headquarters for six to eight months.
A large crowd at the fair ground watched the North Siders win as Martin and Hubacher opened for the North. Yans pitched the final innings for the Norths while Sterling started for the Souths. Lee starred at first, and Dodge made a great field catch. Final score North 4, South 0.
A Webster City man known for upright conduct sought a quiet family Fourth of July picnic. He searched for his wife and children, ate the provisions alone, then found the horse had escaped, breaking the carriage. By 5 p.m. the family, horse, and man were all lost in a day described as glorious.
In Fort Dodge two Fourth of July celebrations ended badly. Hon M F Healy suffered a painful hand injury from a premature giant fire cracker. Will Krempein, a farm worker from near Vincent, held a cannon cracker too long and lost part of his hand requiring wrist amputation after surgery by Dr Evans.
The glorious fourth passed with no local celebration. People joined nearby towns, or held picnics in Briggs timber south of town and along the river. Hammocks hung as revelers enjoyed a quiet holiday with a few private fireworks displays.
Geo. W. Coleman of Cedar View Stock Farm shipped fifteen yearlings and two-year-olds of Red Polled cattle to D. F. Van Buskirk at Blue Mound Kansas. Van Buskirk, a major stock raiser, praises Coleman's herd as the finest he has seen after a compulsory tuberculosis test by Dr. Williams.
Lorain Casebolt and J. L. Eckstein were married yesterday afternoon in the Duncombe house parlors Fort Dodge. Rev W Watts of Cedar Rapids performed the simple ceremony. The couple remained until this morning then departed for Webster City.
James Cook Juackenbush born December 23, 1826 near Ballston Springs Saratoga County New York youngest son in a family of eight. He married Mary J Shaw October 23 1840 and celebrated their fiftyth anniversary last October. Survived by two sisters Caroline Peckham New Stratford Iowa and Amy Maxwell Cherokee Iowa. Four children John E Minnie Coulson Dell Selby and James E. His early life was near Schuylerville on the Hudson where Burgoyne surrendered to Gates in the Revolutionary era. He moved to Butler County Iowa in 1857 and lived there about thirteen years.
A Hamilton County resident for over thirty years passes away leaving a large spot in memories. Funeral held at the late residence on Friday June 2 led by Rev York of St Pauls Universal Inter... A small house fire at 934 James Street damaged the dining room but was quickly extinguished with minimal loss as neighbors aided the effort. Boarders seeking lodging are advertised at 623 Stockdale Street.
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