Akron publishers Round and Smith statement
The Akron Register-Gritune announces Round and Smith as publishers.
20 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1905
Page
1
The Akron Register-Gritune announces Round and Smith as publishers.
Isa leieff, blamed for killing Grand Duke Sergius, was sentenced by the supreme court in Moscow to death. He declared he is a prisoner of war, not a criminal, and maintained no plea. Only court entourage and counsel were present. his mother waited outside.
Rome reports show the state railroad strike against government rules easing as more workers return Tuesday, enabling recapture of suspended trains. Mrs White wife of the American ambassador and daughter were stranded in Lucerne, while Mrs Meyer at St Petersburg and family cannot reach their destination. J Pierpont Morgan, slated to depart Rome Wednesday, delays departure to Friday.
Edward Smeders, part of Edna May's School Girl company, shot his wife Bessie Davis Dale in a quarrel and also attempted suicide. Both were seriously wounded. Davis Dale, from Hebron Nebraska, uses her stage name Bessie Dale. Smeders, who reportedly adopts different names, refused to identify himself or explain the incident.
In Topeka Irian Greek workers filled Santa Fe shops Tuesday morning as boiler makers went out on strike, reducing visible regulars by ten or twelve. The scene shows replacements taking the place of striking crews during the morning whistle.
The Antwerp chamber of commerce unanimously approves a government scheme to build a vast wharf system, aiming to make the port the world’s largest. The project is estimated to cost 40 million dollars and will be swiftly submitted to parliament for approval.
Nan Patterson, awaiting a second murder trial for Caesar Young, the bookmaker, attended religious services at the Tombs on Sunday. It was her first prison church visit since the tragedy in June.
Kingston Ont reports a gas buoy being filled on government steamer Scout exploded Tuesday afternoon. One sailor was killed and four injured, with two likely to die. The crew manning the buoy suffered the blast during operations aboard the Scout.
In Stockton California William Mohr, son of farmer William Mohr of the San Joaquin Valley, fatally shot his brother George with a rifle on Tuesday and then killed himself, ending in a gunfire tragedy attributed to a quarrel.
Gov Johnson offers a $500 reward for the capture of Annie Kintop murderers after she was outraged and killed near Little Falls on Monday. The case prompts police and public appeals for information, aiming to bring those responsible to justice.
Sioux City stock market quotations for Tuesday list cattle prices with Butcher steers at L4005 50 and Yop hogs at Sb, showing local price points for traders and buyers.
Weather forecaster Gray reports killing frosts across the south and eastern states. North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee experienced Monday night frosts with more severe damage to crops than the prior night.
In Ste Anne de Potierre Quebec a fire in the Bouchier residence killed seven children of the family. Fire officials suspect the blaze started in the dwelling and quickly engulfed the home, leaving no survivors among the youngsters. The tragedy devastates the Bouchier family and local community as investigators sort the cause and await further details.
In an opinion by Justice Peckham the United States Supreme Court ruled New York’s ten hour day and sixty hour week in bakeries unconstitutional. Justices dissented, and the case Lockner v. New York upheld the bakery hours law was struck as an unlawful interference with contract.
In Indianapolis on Monday night a false alarm of fire at a local theater caused a stampede in a narrow Masonic temple stairway as hundreds of newsboys rushed to obtain free passes from a traveling representative of a patent medicine company. Four boys were crushed to death and several were badly injured. A witness said a boy near the top shouted fire and roared the rush, then people at the top turned and forced downward, causing many to fall onto those below.
Black River Falls Wis The once mighty Winnebago tribe faces a miserable end though it has 900000 with the national government to its credit Indians dying by scores of consumption and a heavy expense to several towns A Supreme Court ruling is believed to require towns with sick and poor Indians to pay for their care as for indigent citizens Sickness prevails and hundreds of dollars are needed for treatment of the decrepit warriors.
Washington reports a decision to repatriate John Paul Jones's remains unearthed by Ambassador Porter in Paris. The plan calls for transport on a naval vessel with convoy, full naval honors on arrival, and interment in Arlington Cemetery.
John Hoison of Norfolk area killed himself in a dramatic shotgun incident after his wife, who had deserted him, arrived at his farm. Despondency over losing his family and farm was cited as the cause.
William Conway aged 65 a recent West returnee who had made a fortune walked into a Janesville saloon and began to eat free lunch. He choked on a piece of raw ham and died before doctors arrived.
In a head on collision between two freight trains five miles from North Tonawanda New York on the Erie Railroad Herbert Wrigley of Buffalo and W J Brown of West Philadelphia were killed. Wrigley and Brown were firemen on the two trains.
In St. Petersburg on Wednesday afternoon a czar’s valet was arrested while contacting an unknown person about planning an attack on the czar at Tsarskoe Selo. The arrest stems from alleged treasonous communication and threat to the czar.
Sebastopol reports several torpedo boats built by Leeds Nixon of New York have been completed and shipped to Vladivostok. The vessels are part of wartime support sent to Russia, signaling continued Allied material aid.
Actor Joseph Jefferson remains at his Miami residence under medical care as doctors from St Augustine have been summoned to attend to his condition.
O. A. G. Judd named receiver for the Penn Shovel Company property in this city. Liabilities are estimated at 50600 dollars with 43000 dollars in quick assets and sufficient assets to cover debts.
A woman died after suffering brain congestion following a looping the loop in an automobile. Paris police chief bans all similar performances in the city to prevent further incidents.
The Prinz Heinrich reports sighting eighteen ships of the Russian Baltic squadron in Kamranh Bay near Cochin China, with scattered, conflicting details from Singapore and London correspondents about additional battleships and cruisers and possible unseen vessels. No confirmed Japanese ships or battle news yet.
Mrs Ela R Campbell of Chicago sues Dr John B Campbell proprietor of a Cincinnati sanitarium in federal court for 25060 dollars claiming the cremation of her late husband James Campbell deprived her of burial rights and caused mental anguish and pain.
A New Castle dispatch says a violent noon storm at Camp Roosevelt confined inhabitants. The mail carrier confirms the president killed a large bear with his first shot on Saturday, after a long chase to bring the animal to bay.
The U S armored cruiser Brooklyn, flagship of Rear Admiral Charles D Sigsbee, arrived Saturday night at San Domingo. The gunboat Castine left Sunday for Porto Rico as Prof Jacob Hollander studies the government finances amid a quiet country.
The small coasting schooner George and Albert was wrecked on Comoraut rocks off Sachuzett Point at the entrance to the Seadonnet River on Friday. It will be a total loss. The captain, owner, his wife, and three crew members escaped in a tender and reached Seaconner Point at daybreak after a hard row in heavy seas. They left for Newport without revealing their names.
Mrs. Lucinda Parr a four year old girl in East St Louis attempted to die by her own action by soaking clothes with kerosene and setting fire to them. Her husband in an adjoining room heard her screams and saved her by tearing off her clothing and preventing serious injury.
Bearbee Shook son of late traction magnate W H Shook was arraigned in superior court on a charge of involuntary manslaughter for running down and killing Miss Margaret Burtwhistle with an automobile in Los Angeles.
Sentry James W. Prinkley is missing after three general prisoners Gene Detroit Mich Victor Ross and John I Campbell escaped Fort Wayne Saturday. They were seen heading west with Ross held for desertion and Campbell linked to labor agitation in Michigan Mine Houghton. Mary Jones known as Mother Jones, a labor agitator, arrived in the copper country drawn by street railway and mine strikes and was deported from Colorado due to her influence.
A warrant was issued Saturday afternoon for Thomas Bradley accused of taking a package containing 81,000 in currency from a Wells Fargo wagon near Cleveland Ohio. An unnamed assistant was reportedly involved and the wagon’s crew was surprised by the theft.
The jury in Norristown after two hours of deliberation found Winnie Men. Michael guilty of alleged affection manipulation of Howard Dunham a wealthy coal broker and awarded Mrs. Durdiuin ten thousand dollars in damages.
Rev Father John Kiely, professor at St. Louis University, collapsed and died while visiting a parishioner. Kiely rose to leave and immediately dropped dead, ending a noted clerical career in St. Louis, Missouri.
Webster City special reports the Hawkey estate ends school book sales by the board and city superintendent after eight to ten years of selling books at near cost to pupils. County Attorney Blake warns that state law bars school officers from dealing in schoolbooks. The board will sell through local stores, claiming action is protective and not for gain, while accusing complainants of ulterior motives.
The body of Mah Sha-Che, an Indian woman who vanished March 4 from the reservation, was found in a Montrose ravine with clothes torn and wounds indicating murder. The coroner's jury returned murder verdict with blunt instrument in the hands of George Soldier, the last person seen with her, who has been taken to Cedar Rapids. A second young Indian is suspected of complicity, and authorities believe there is enough evidence to convict Soldier.
George Taylor aged 19 and Harry Vreeland 20, jailed in LeMars awaiting trial for burglary after four Akron store break ins last Tuesday. They allegedly stole about 75 dollars, revolvers and other items, arrested by Elk Point officers and brought before Justice Sullivan for preliminary hearing. Homes listed as Sioux Falls South Dakota. Taylor served 13 months and Vreeland two years in a South Dakota reform school.
More than 2,000 children were kept from Council Bluffs schools Monday by order of the board of health for lack of vaccination. Over 1,000 high school students affected. The measure, issued months ago, faced strong parental opposition but was upheld by the health board. Parents vow to continue boycotting and contest the order.
A Tama Indian girl, missing for three weeks, was found murdered near Montrose on Friday. The body showed it had been concealed in a ragime and the clothes torn from the victim. Authorities describe the case as a homicide with unknown suspects.
Citizens of Fonda post a $100 reward for capturing the person responsible for distributing poison around town. The poison targets dogs, but some children avoided harm. Thirty animals, including hunting dogs, have died. a child narrowly escaped after swallowing a biscuit laced with poison.
Special Policeman Marks arrested Toward at Lown Falls while burglarizing the residence of Crearge L Wilson. He was examined next morning and, in default of 3000 bail, was sent to Midara to await grand jury action.
The Quarterly Week Nevada Journal publishers plan a new building this season. A 24 by 80 foot one story structure with basement will house a modern newspaper office.
Ver Crofford of the Lamont grain mill was found guilty on Winday of the murder of Maud Stone. Stone died in Crofford's hospital after a criminal operation four years ago. It was his second trial.
Dayton shoe store Lind Bros. was broken into Thursday morning. Burglars kicked rear panel, entered, rifled the money drawer and damaged stock. Bloodhounds will be used Wednesday evening to pursue the case, with locals suspected.
A fragmented convocation of public figures and issues crosses newspapers. Mentions Jerry Simpson as a Wiggosy sheep owner in New Mexicy and references to Panama Canal commissioners and President Longey. Scattered remarks cite beef trusts, industry leaders like Rockefeller, and various regional outlets. The collage hints at political maneuvering, economic fears, and public debate amid a world of wartime and industrial tensions.
Richard Fisher of Carroll shot at his wife in Ames and at the city marshal during a long chase in Hagel Grove after coming from Ames. He was arrested, tried to hang himself with a coat rope, was cut down by the jailer, and lay bleeding but alive, with scant chance of recovery.
Council Bluffs plans to remove the Gibraltar hilltop overlooking the city to make room for new residences. Teams began grading the 800 foot hill, with a large portion to be removed this season. The steep face on the city side has already seen part of it cut away, and for 35 years the hill provided material for filling depressions citywide. Owners say it adjoins a highly desirable residence district.
About 125 guests gathered at Daniel Leonard's Holt Township home in Taylor County to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. The event, planned for March 25, was postponed due to Mrs. Leonard's illness. Corning and Bedford leaders attended. Mr. Leonard turns 75 on the 24th, and his wife is 73.
Judge Green at Logan Monday granted a change of venue to Tom Dennison of Omaha in the diamond robbery of James Pollock totaling 75000. Red Oak in Montgomery County will host the May 2 session with Judge N W Macy of Harlan. Attorney Fallon aims to try the diamond case first and seeks a venue to Mills or Montgomery County. Council Bluffs was not to be considered.
The regents plan a dam across the Iowa River with a June contract vote. Key decision hinges on allowing a half block free for a power house in Iowa City. otherwise the plant sits on university property. Engineering building contract awarded to William Grace Company for 59900 dollars. Bedford stone structure with TL by 122 mu.
Judge A St Dewey died Saturday after a long illness in Washington. Death was due to cancer. He was a leading member of the Slasonic fraternity in Iowa and served as head of several Masonic orders in the state.
Chassell of Plymouth County voices strong support for his candidacy as state printer expressing gratification with the bid. He claims no opposition in the canvass and asserts a safe majority of legislature pledged to support.
A carpenters strike and allied labor actions slow Clinton's spring construction, as contractors refuse wage increases. Three workers died in accidents tied to the unrest, and further stoppages threaten the housing and public works schedule.
Moorhead, a town in Manone County, contracts a twenty year agreement with the Manone Telephone Company for telephone service.
Groom aged 72 and bride aged 62 unite in a marriage ceremony described as a dream of love. The groom hails from Nlarrison County and the bride resides in Crescent within Pat tuwattiumie County. They plan to establish their dove-cote at Crescent.
A slight quake was felt in and near Keokuk on Thursday. Buildings shook but no serious damage occurred.
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