25 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
1
A collage of satirical items from Sreeman Tribune Pub. Ca noting General Kitchener as conciliator, garbled politics, a Tacoma arsenic mine deal, and society jibes about women bartenders in London while a Amity merchant is fined for assaulting an editor and two quarrelsome partners wed.
The Kaiser argues forty five minutes suffices for dinner provoking sharp response from the Amalgamated Association of Dyspeptics.
The report notes that Mr Carnegie will be allowed to retain Skibo Castle, a decision seen as gratifying and humane for the multimillionaire despite potential hardship for dispossessed parties.
A Kansas man recently married his stepmother in an unusual match. The anecdote hints at the ease of securing marriage through becoming a step parent and reflects quirky social observation of the era.
Knollys, the king's secretary attached to official bulletins, carries an aristocratic flavor that could tempt lending large sums in New York. The remark hints at the prestige and influence associated with royal correspondence in financial markets.
An up to date novel argues women should not fight yet implies men fight to justify deceit. The text presents a provocative take on gender roles and moral conflict, contrasting physical capability with truthfulness in wartime behavior.
A New Jersey railway company erects a high board fence along its right of way to deter girls from flirting with train crews. Observers warn that local girls, being inclined to curiosity, may climb the barrier.
The newly crowned king of Saxony has sealed his contract and provided directions for salary forwarding. He departs on vacation, with confidence that state affairs will continue smoothly in his absence.
The writer jabs at Panamanian pride amid canal discussions and notes pine tree worm problems in Boston. They remark on a prominent local Browning reader's summer absence and joke about graduates with a quip on marriage and laughter.
The article notes that Czar Nicholas of Russia is said to advocate extending education for his people but warns he must avoid deceiving the educated classes. It states educated people do not respond well to czars and highlights potential risks to his authority.
Iowa items report John Kruse killed in Dubuque shop yards as coal car collapsed. Matt Hunter returns to Fort Madison jail after killing Homer Holland. Rural carriers grow to about 1000 with pay increase. Vandalism hits Blairsburg revival tent. Austrian Joseph Bellbrecht dies after arm injury on Milwaukee cut-off. Waukon mines denied sale to steel trust. Electric railway survey praised by engineer Bernard Green. Iowa State College awards main building contract to Proudfoot Bird. furnishings to L Harbach. Maud Lambert inquest unsettled. morphine poisoning not found. Marion clerk Frank Leahey electrocuted. several injured in similar incidents. Beardshear on leave. Stewart Stanton acts head. Leopards escape Ringling Brothers show at Waterloo. no deaths. Des Moines assault reports crew and jail terms for two Negro men. Bidne tried under inebriate act. awaiting asylum arrangements. Tramps killed Sioux City brakeman Powell. Governor Cummins reviews Forty-ninth Iowa National Guards at Iowa Falls.
Reports told of a brakeman killed in a stabbing by a suspect who confessed the act. A young farmer drowns after a flood while a partner survives. A pastor faces charges of obtaining money by false pretenses linked to a note with alleged collateral. Jailbreaks and a hand amputation follow sensational incidents, with burglaries and a seduction case surfacing in Iowa counties.
Hon. F T Campbell urges a large increase in railroad assessments while Governor Cummins defends valuation based on market worth. July hearings reveal debate on whether railroads should be taxed at 25 percent of value with public and railroad representatives weighing market and cost concepts.
The governor endorses a raised railroad assessment and signals support from Secretary Martin, with state treasurer and auditor not opposing. Railroad representatives expect a notable increase after the real estate hearing and governor's stance.
J J Barnett, foreman for the American Bridge company, is reported missing from Des Moines since July 14. In Waterloo today to pay workers, he vanished after leaving cash between 200 and 300 dollars and is feared held up, robbed, or murdered near the Des Moines bridge site.
Mrs. Emmet Waters of 7 North Fourth avenue struck the assailant with a single tree, knocking him to the ground and saving her husband, who faced a seven inch throat wound from a knife. The attacker, farm hand Charles Smith, had been drinking and chased Waters after forcing entry.
Major Turner, quartermaster, received War Department orders to erect eighteen additional buildings at Fort Des Moines, bringing total this season to twenty seven. Plans and specs ready by month end, bids to be asked, with work accelerated to house a cavalry squadron. Construction already under way totals nine buildings costing about 107000 dollars. new order estimated around 334000 dollars, totaling roughly 500000 dollars for post buildings.
Washington reports that Ottumwa and Keokuk post offices will reinstate revenue stamp offices after protests against their July 1 closures. Secretary Shaw ordered their restoration following public pressure, per the latest dispatch.
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