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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
3
A fragmented Webster City newspaper notice mentions a May date and town location with limited readable details. The text references Webster City IA and a May day context, but specifics are illegible.
Freeman-Tribune publishes candidate notices for county recorder auditor supervisor justice of the peace and constable positions. Names listed include A A Cook C A Howd J A Berggren John D Porter H W Stafford J P Tutt le C A Williams N H Bawden and H H Himebaugh with primaries set for June 14 1902 in republican races.
The piece argues pessimism blocks problem solving and cites Senator Lodge praising General Chaffee for decisive action in China. It notes Bishop Thoburn’s senate testimony defending American rule in the Philippines and contends many inhabitants lack understanding while supporters are silenced by terror.
The Minneapolis Journal asserts that American occupation and administration of the Philippines stands as a bright beacon among centuries of Philippine history. It argues this administration will become the means to progress and stability in the islands.
The passage discusses uplifting peoples from barbarism toward a hybrid Spanish civilization and developing them into a nation with strength. It argues that such progress would be best achieved with American guidance or, if lacking, through adopting American rule and assistance to foment nationality and growth.
Walter Wellman argues against electing United States senators by direct popular vote. He cites conservative opinion that direct elections would turn the senate into a house of representatives and warns of lawmakers bowing to public emotion rather than conviction. He quotes a well known congressman who changed his stance after the Chinese exclusion law crisis.
Civil Service Commissioner Foulke rebuts claims that Roosevelt laxified classified service. He states only ten out of 115,000 plus positions were exempt from examination and cites large gains in competitive service and new rules empowering the commission.
Des Moines visitor Geo. Kelly and many locals are noted leaving for business trips and visits. A variety of relatives and friends from Algona Blairsburg Prescott Colfax and Ellsworth travel to see kin and attend events. Funeral notices for Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Beardsley are recorded with Rev Harter to officiate.
Cedar Falls resident Jacob J Bringolf is in town today. Business visitors include Bill Millard from Williams and C D Hellen in Kamrar. Mrs John Robinson visits Jewell for a short time. Dr W W Wyatt from Kamrar and attorney John D Porter in Stratford and Stanhope attend to affairs. W N Merrill heads to North Dakota on business. Dr N C A Berg travels to Minneapolis for a brief trip. County Superintendent Gerber attends to school matters in Kamrar. Mrs 8 J Root of Fort Dodge visits for a few days. Miss Mary Evans departs for Burlington Vermont for two months. Mrs Hadley of Fort Dodge visits en route to Ellsworth. Mrs S B Bair travels with her mother to Ames and on toward Colorado points for summer. Mrs J F Knudeson of Cass town-
Brooks Adams provides a vivid profile of John Hay in McClure's June issue. The sketch argues Hay's Pekin era circular notes reshaped U S policy abroad and primed American leadership in eastern affairs and global commerce.
Ten sewing girls are invited to apply at the dress making shop of De Derr and Hook. The notice seeks skilled hands for garment work and outlines positions available with immediate start and steady work.
A Treasury Bureau of Statistics study in the Monthly Summary surveys Africa's vast size and population, its mystery to outsiders, and the market for American goods. It notes a tableland interior, few navigable rivers, and the early challenge of interior access before steamers were transported ashore for transport.
An advertising fragment promotes consultation free services from Heron the optician. It hints at setting afloat steamers capable of penetrating inland routes and uncovering new facts unreachable by land exploration in tropical climates.
Frank R Parker and wife transfer to Ida B Hamilton a portion of out lot 2 in Stanhope valued at 700. Ida B Hamilton transfers to Daniel Knight parts of lots 2 3 4 in Bute's second addition Stanhope similar value 300. H Oslund and wife transfer to Jonas A Oslund part of out lot A in McKinneys subdivision Stratford 0.47 acre for 175. John B Huff and wife transfer to WS Worthington a undivided half of lot ne qr se qr 6-88-26 with fencing and posts reserved for 2000.
In Des Moines Drake University swept 11 of 17 events and tied for first in one more, leading the state intercollegiate track meet yesterday. State University won two events, while Simpson Grinnell and Cornell each claimed one. State records fell in seven events.
Elizabeth Colescott Clarkson widow of Coker F Clarkson and mother of James S Clarkson of New York and R P Clarkson editor of the Iowa State Register died last night after a two day illness. She was 82 years old.
To Pony Raisers the Shetland stallion owned by Frank Ross will stand the 1902 season at John Monroe's stone barn on South Willson avenue Webster City. Terms ask $10 for suckling colt. JOHN MONROE.
Unimproved farm land totaling 9 600 acres located in Yakima and Klickitat counties Washington offered for sale in a single parcel to one or more buyers. For more information contact Alex E McCredy North Yakima Washington
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