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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
3
Republican county ticket lists GEO P CHRISTIANSON of Randall as representative P J BRANDRUP of Webster City as treasurer L N GERBEE of Webster City as superintendent and J N ILlff as surveyor all from Webster City
A column discusses pensions for the elderly, debates on editorials and politicians, and quotes from various papers. It argues a hundred dollar annual pensions keep elderly citizens in homes, easing asylum burdens and supporting private care.
The Detroit Tribune cites Iowa manufacturing growth under protection and questions free trade and Bryanism. Clinton Age urges widespread enforcement of law as vital to liberty, urging universal support from parties, universities, and public spaces. Judge Anderson’s contempt ruling contrasting with the Supreme Court’s reversal highlights tensions between state and federal courts.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes crop prospects are weaker along the Atlantic coast but warns the great western states remain essential as world granaries. It says floods in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and along the Mississippi threaten corn yields yet a 2 billion bushel total is possible. It urges stronger levees on bottomlands to protect rivervalley agriculture and stabilize land values.
After a devastating Monday fire the Northwestern Felt Shoe Company plans to rebuild and restart operations with a $50,000 capitalization. The company seeks a $10,000 city bonus and $40,000 already pledged in stock, with old stockholders invited to participate only if they subscribe anew. Local leaders urge a mass meeting to unite citizens in funding and securing the plant.
The Irish land bill postponement to June 29 prompts talk of another Irish convention to set nationalist attitude toward the measure. The Daily Mail says the government may withdraw the bill without an Irish party agreement on key points. Free trade vs protection debates loom as both sides marshal forces.
S Gourley M I P of Colchester Nova Scotia attacked the United States in the house over a plan to guarantee bonds for 700 miles of Canadian Northern railway. He called the US constitution more tyrannical than Algiers and said the Grand Trunk should receive no subsidy until it abandoned its Portland Maine terminals.
A twenty five member readjustment committee was appointed by the Modern Woodmen to study all questions on rates. A silver chest valued at 1000 dollars was given to W. A. Northcott the retiring head consul. The Foresters junior and Pony classes received prizes with winning percentages: Junior Joliet 94.4 Des Moines 93.2 Kansas City 91 Lincoln 90.8 Pony Madison 68.2.
Count Stefan Tisza is unable to form a cabinet after Emperor's request, intensifying the ministerial crisis in Budapest as June events unfold. The political stalemate deepens with no clear successor or coalition emerging.
At the National Hay association session in Chicago on June 19 the group elected President J. L. Dexter of Michigan. Vice presidents are H. G. Morgan of Pennsylvania and T. A. Ballard of Missouri. P. E. Goderich of Indiana was chosen secretary and treasurer. Directors include Charles England of Maryland, C. S. Beck of Indiana, H. Gremes of Ohio, T. L. Wood of Massachusetts, and J. A. Brubaker of Kansas. Next convention set for St. Louis.
Attorney Charles Needham of the Korean Legation aided the inquiry into the assault by Joseph Stout, a young farmer, on Prince Muiwha son of the emperor of Iorea who studies in Delaware. Stout was arrested and bound over to the September term while Prince Muiwha remains in the state during the trial preparations.
Miss Rosalind Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Cook celebrated her tenth birthday Wednesday at the family home on First street with about thirty young friends attending from three to seven o'clock A dainty supper was served at six and gifts were given Miss Marguerite Robie daughter of Bro Robie of the Graphic Herald also marked ten by entertaining friends at her north side home Ice cream and cake were served Those present included Mary Wallace Willie Bertram Hattie Bertram Elenor Davie Lola Robinson Margie Murphy Eva Robie Maud Staenders Marguerite Ford Hart Ford Evel Ford and Catherine LeRoy
An engineer from Toledo, Kir by, was struck by lightning while seated at an engine in Toledo, entered his body through the reverse lever, and was brought to Wa bash employer's hospital in a dazed, unconscious condition.
Robert Fitzsimmons, the prize fighter, announced his engagement to singer Julia Gifford of a theater company. Gifford confirmed the engagement but stated there would be no wedding "for the present."
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure asserting sound kidneys lead to good health. The copy likely includes a brand mention and mentions Haylee as part of the truncated line.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Amanda Nordley and Mr Edward E Fox at the bride’s Duluth Minnesota home on Wednesday June 17 1903 The groom is a surveyor in Hamilton county and his friends are many The bride is known in this city The Freeman Tribune extends hearty congratulations and wishes the couple well They will be at home in Webster City after August first.
About fifty guests attended a pansy themed dinner at the Burleson residence on Division Street at 6 30 p m. A three course meal was served with pansy inspired decorations. Guests included B C Mason R G Clark F A Edwards Charles Younkee and others with out of town attendees from Missouri Iowa and Illinois.
The June 16 1908 ceremony in Waterloo Iowa joined Prof Louis B Schmidt and Miss Georgia Perle Wilson in a family only service at the bride’s mother's home. Rev E B Johnson officiated at the bedside of the bride’s ill mother. They plan a mount Vernon honeymoon and will reside in Waterloo where Schmidt teaches German and history.
Announcement reports Ralph A. Clark formerly of this city wed Miss Bethania McKinstry of Ames. The ceremony took place Tuesday evening June 16, 1903, at Ottumwa home of the bride’s aunt Mrs. Frank Vanderen. The couple will relocate to Elkhart Town to start a bank. Clark is well known in Ames and in this city.
Son of Frank A. Clark of Washington D C pioneer Webster City resident studied law at Columbia University and in Iowa. He held a government post in Washington D C and practiced at Coon Rapids after Drake University graduation. Friends extend best wishes for his future.
Will R. Daniels and Miss Dora Johnson quietly wed at the Fort Dodge Congregational parsonage Wednesday evening. The couple returned to Webster City the next day and reside at the Johnson House with many friends praising the bride and groom.
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