Gen Weaver Dead Noted Iowaan Passes Away
Gen Weaver, a prominent Iowa figure, died in Des Moines after a brief illness. The passing was reported as a significant local loss with acknowledgments of his public service and community impact.
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Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
1
Glose of a Worthy Career Gen James B Weaver dies at 75
Gen James B Weaver veteran of the Civil War former congressman and two time presidential candidate died Tuesday afternoon in Des Moines following a heart failure after a fainting spell from indigestion He was 75 born June 13 1833 in Dayton Ohio and educated at Ohio University Law School His career spanned law politics and reform leading the Greenback party and earning votes in 1878 1880 and 1892 He remained active in public life including a notable Ottumwa speech opposing a liquor plank in the Democratic platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James B. Weaver
Congress
United States
Weaver
Lfe
Dayton
Ohio
Law
Ohio University
Michigan
Iows
Gen. Weaver
Republican Party
National
Greenback” Party
New Party
Iowa
People's Party
Ottumwa
Former Wife of Hains Marries in Milton Home
Claudia Libby C. Hains widow to Reginald Fairfax Bolles a Boston artist and former wife of Capt Peter C. Hains who was involved in the four year old tragedy that left William E Annis dead Hains had obtained a divorce two years earlier naming Annis as co respondent and did not contest the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Claudia Libby C. Hains
William E. Annis
Peter C. Hains
Milton
Reginald Fairfax Bolles
Capt. Hains
Annis
Claudia Libbey Hains
William Annie
Peter C. Haine
Singing
Mass
Reginald F. Rolles
Borton
Poles Demand U S Action Over Polish Territory Annexation
Chicago groups Polish American societies present a petition to Washington urging official U S action against Russia for a violation of international treaties. They accuse Russia of annexing the Polish province of Kielm and cite a formal resolution backing their demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Russia
Washington
Khelm
Fix Date for Vote on Treaties in Senate
Washington D C The senate has agreed to vote on the pending arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France on the legislative day of March 5 This session will include action on all amendments to the treaties or to the resolution of ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Great Britain
France
English Poet Poe Watson Arrives for Dicklls Centenary in New York
William Watson, English poet and author of The Woman with the Serpent's Tongue, arrives in New York to take part in the Dicklls centenary celebration amid wide debate locally and overseas about his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe Watson
New York
William Watson
Woman With
Live Stock Market Sioux City cattle hogs and sheep
Live stock prices from Sioux City show cattle graded Good to Choice corn fed steers at 7.00 to 8.00, medium to good 5.50 to 7.00, grasn steers 4.60 to 6.50, fat cows and heifers 6.00, erage cows 0.50 to 5.00, canners 2.76 to 3.50, bulls 3.40 to 5.50, veals 3.75 to 8.00. Hogs range 5.85 to 6.20 with bulk at 6.06 to 6.10. Lambs 4.50 to 6.25, yearlings 4.75 to 5.25, wethers 3.50 to 4.50, ewes 2.75 to 3.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Senate Passes Bill Extending Mine Employers Duty to Pay
The senate passed a house bill extending the employer of the bureau of mines the right to receive compensation from the government for injuries sustained on duty. The bill now goes to the president for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington, D. C
House
Bureau of Mines
Oyster Men Reach Shore After Ice Jam Rescue
Annapolis Md Commander How erd of the Oyster navy learns through indirect sources that all oystermen caught in the ice jam off the Tighains shore reached safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Howerd
Oyster Navy
Taft to Open Washington Headquarters with Herrick in Charge
Washington news reports Taft will open a central campaign headquarters in Washington D C appointing former Ohio Governor Myron T Herrick to lead temporarily An election reform measure moved forward as a pension bill totaling about 152 million dollars passed the House by 245 to 33 and would abolish 17 pension agendas. Franklin K Lane of the Interstate Commerce Commission warned of prosecutions against express companies for double tolls and law violations. A third term issue surfaced in Congress with Representative Slayden proposing a House sense resolution warning against breaking the two term tradition as risky to free institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington, D. C
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
House of Representatives
Washington
Franklin K. Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Slayden
Texas
House
Tragedies and civic notes color 1911 coroner tally
The New York board of coroners reports 5 700 sudden deaths in 1911, 2 050 violent, with items detailing a Milwaukee youth suicide, a Lincoln widow choosing death with her child, a Milton marriage, Betsy Patterson’s Springfield mansion fire, and various medical, legal, and civic events, including a Maine salvage, labor strikes, and Greenwich wealth growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Board of Coroners
Nazareth site claimed as Joseph's workshop and Jesus transfiguration spot
Foreign excavations uncover a Nazareth location claimed by archaeologists as the carpenter Joseph’s workshop where Jesus worked as a boy and a site believed to be Jesus’s transfiguration location. Other items report 6,000 troops to the border, a royal visit storm, a submarine collision near the Isle of Wight, and El Paso protection pleas amid Mexico's unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Joseph
Mary
Jesus
Christ
Notable 19th Century Figures Mentioned In Brief Notes
Personal Brigadier General Charles H. Whipple seeks retirement under the thirty year service law. Bishop Whipple’s son, Whipple, is linked to Northwest missions as “Apostle of the Indians.” Dr. John D. Wolcott notes mass production of textbooks by white authors. Evelyn Walsh McLean, widow of Edward McLean and daughter of Thomas Walsh, now owns the Hope diamond, debuting it at a reception for the Russian ambassador. Mgr. Richard Lalor Burtget, once with Cardinal Farley, dies of pneumonia in Kingston. Senator Robert La Follette’s health collapses amid presidential campaign, with officials saying he cannot resume active politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Whipple
Army
General Whipple
Bishop Whipple
the Apostle of
Northwest
Evelyn Walsh McLean
Edward McLean
Thomas ¥. Walsh
Hope
McLeana
Robert M. la Follette
Winning Iowa youths travel to Washington for contests
Eighteen participants from Jow Styte college, including Amos the boy winner in acre corn growing and a girl winner in bread baking, tour Chicago with the Hawkeye club before heading to Washington as guests of seven Iowa congressmen. They may meet Secretary James Wilson and the president at the White House, then return by a southern route with a stop in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Acre
Jows Styte College
Washington
Iowa
J. G. Bishop
Ita
Chicago
Hawkeye Club
Jowan
James Wilson
White House
St. Louis
Big Improvements at Des Moines Cement Plant
Portland Cement plant in Des Moines nearly shut down while installing 250000 dollars of new machinery. Last year output reached 2000 barrels daily and 1912 projection reaches 4000 barrels daily. Improvements will double capacity to 8000 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Portland Cement Company
Farm acreage sale in Marshalltown at 147.50 per acre
Farmers Thomas Thirlby and Harry Lundstrum purchased a sideacre farm north of town from William Reed for 147.50 dollars per acre. Thirlby had previously owned the farm years earlier and sold it for one-third of the current asking price per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Thomas Thirlby
Harry Lundstrum
William Reed
Thirlby
Kiron Ships 21 Cars of Stock
A special Kiron train of twenty one cars of stock was sent from the area. Corn and feed prices are high, driving feeders to clear up their yards. Old timers predict beef will be higher and scarcer next spring and summer than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiron
Five Thousand Dollar Gilman Fire Destroys Restaurant
A gasoline stove explosion at the Seager restaurant in Gilman Iowa caused a fire loss of 5000 dollars. The blaze destroyed the restaurant building and contents and spread to adjacent businesses the James Noval shoe store and the Bank of Gilman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilman
Seager
James Noval
Bank of Gilman
Wolves Kill Iowa Sheep on Charles Okey Farm
Wolves killed forty one head of sheep on the Charles Okey farm near Prescott in one night. Some were slain in the open field while others were chased into a shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Charles Okey
Train Kills Six Horses Near Vermillyea Farm
Six valuable pedigreed horses owned by Clyde Vermillyea living six miles north of here were killed by a Missouri Pacific and St. Louis train. The animals had broken from pasture and were on the tracks when struck, the report said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossaloocss
Clyde Vermillyea
Here
Fire at Webster City Gutters Blankenbuehler Block
A Webster City fire destroyed the Blankenbuehler block causing about 10000 dollars in losses with 7000 dollars insured. The Mickleson and Oleton restaurant suffered a total loss but was fully covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Blankenbuehler
Mickleson & Oleton
Infant's Body Frozen Found in Vacant Dubuque House
The frozen body of an infant was discovered in a vacant house in Dubuque. Coroner Voelker leads the inquiry with police assisting and promising sensational developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Voelker
The Gables Destroyed by Ames Fire
The Gables, the handsome residence of Mrs Sallie Stalker Smith and Miss Margaret Stalker in Ames, was destroyed by fire caused by defective wiring. The loss is estimated at $15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Sallie Stalker Smith
Margaret Stalker
Killed By Shock in Stockwell City
Henry Nevensa, 16, a worker with an interurban wire gang, was killed after contacting a live wire while climbing to the top of a pole. The accident occurred in Stockwell City as crews worked on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockwell City
Henry Nevensa
Poultry Show Under Way at New Stampton
The northern Iowa Poultry Show in New Stampton proved a grand success with six hundred birds registered. Fowl scoring drew great interest as local chicken raisers displayed poultry as large as any at the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Stampton
Northern Iowa
Land sale near Tabor farms 175 acres in Sidney sale
W. G. Gregory Hoggotd his farm adjoining Tabor to W. FB Tundown sold 175 acres for 24000 dollars about 195 dollars per acre. The land sale records show the transfer of the Sidney property to the party named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
W. G. Gregory
Tabor
Picture Show Confession Reignites Old Trial Case
Cedar Rapids man John Gales swore before an attorney that his earlier trial testimony against Charles Jack was false. He said the dispute over a shared love interest prompted the case that sent Jack to Avamoosa reformatory for twenty months after a jealous act two years ago. The confession follows a moving picture viewing that paralleled Mr. Gales's own experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapida
Gootleg
Charles Jack
Avamoosa Reformatory
John G. Gales
Jack
Vale
Craer
Plan to enter farmers by townships at Marshall County Fairs
Secretary Clark of the Marshall County Fairs association works up a new plan allowing farmers from Marshall County townships to compete in growing farm products. Exhibits would include grains seeds fruits and other soil products plus pantry stores so farmers wives may join in the displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Marshall County
Clark
Marshall County Fairs Association
Farmers Elegator Company Posts Strong Annual Report
Wakes Good Showing, Dilton The Farmers' Elegator company reported a record year with $40,000 in business and $1 305.05 in operating expenses including the manager’s salary. The firm handled 110 ar a of merchandise largely grain, with grain profits exceeding $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilton
Insanity Charge Sustained in Dunlap Trial
After a sensational trial with many county residents on both sides, A. B. Taylor of Dunlap was committed to the state hospital for the insane at Clarinda. The trial began January 15 and the court refused to allow Taylor to stay for an appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
A. B. Taylor
Dunlap
State Hospital For the
Clarinda
Taylor
Farm Baseball League forms near Mason City meeting
Dorse-A group plans a meeting at Mason City to form a semi pro league. Possible clubs include Mason City Albert Lea Owatonna Humboldt Mort Dodge Marshalltown Eldora Esthervice Emmetsburg Clear Lake and Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorse
Mason City
Albert Lea
Owatonna
Humboldt
Mort Dodge
Marshalltown
Eldora
Esthervice
Emmetsburg
Clear Lake
Charles City
Creamery Plan Discussed for Eldon Iowa
Eldon residents and Eldon P W Crowley of Ames met with Ioca club directors to plan a creamery. The project aims to benefit Eldon and farmers, with State Food and Dairy Commissioner Barney set to visit Eldon to discuss the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
P. W. Crowley
Ames
Ioca Club
Anea
State Food and Dairy
Barney
Major Clare Fire Destroys Business District
A large blaze in Clare caused extensive damage in the business district, destroying Hood’s drug store and spreading to Lahiff’s meat market Hood’s grocery and dry goods Griffin’s hardware store and the telephone office. Losses approached 75900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Hood
Lahiff
Griffin's Hardware
County Farmers Meet Opens at Opera House
The twenty third annual Clinton county farmers institutes opened in DeWitt with a large attendance. P. H. Judge delivered the welcome address and Prof. G. R. Bliss followed with a talk on Small Fruit on the Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Institutes of
Clinton County
Opera House
P. H. Judge
G. R. Bliss
Paper is Sold Twice in Mount Ayr Trade
The Twice-a-Week Press at Mount Ayr, owned by H. C. Beard, was sold twice in one day last week. Beard first transferred it to R. S. Beall, and later Beall sold to J. M. Spurrier and J. S. Shepherd & Son of the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Ayr
H. C. Beard
Beard
R. S. Beall
Mr. Beall
J. 3. Spurrier
J. S. Shepherd & Son
Journal
Employer Held Up Under Iron Lamp Threat
City official Michael Serina, superintendent of construction for the 8, U. S. physics hall, had workman Josie Cesare arrested for allegedly holding him up and securing $5 by brandishing an iron lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lows City
Michael Serina
U. S
Josie Cesare
Lenox College Campaign Ends With Endowment Legacy
Lenox college completed a drive for 105000 to secure a 20000 endowment left by Archibald Livingston. The fund drive aimed to raise seventy five thousand to complete the effort and achieved a successful close in Hopkinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Archibald Livingston
Minister Dies After Wounding Self in Iowa City
Rev. Dr. If. H. Fairall editor of the Iowa Methodist, died at his home in Iowa City following a throat-slashing incident last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diea
Iowa City
If. H. Fairall
Iowa Mftethadiat
Opera House to Rise in Towa City by Hiroun Theatre Owner
Will Tr. Engiert, owner of the Hiroun theatre, plans a $55,000 opera house in Towa City to be built next year. He has traveled to Chicago to approve architectural plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Tr. Engiert
Hiroun Theatre
Chicago
Shot While Hunting Claims Life of Bailey in Council Bluffs
Vernie Thomas Bailey, 19, died in a hospital from four gunshot wounds received accidentally while hunting near Council Bluffs. Investigators described the incident as a misfire during a hunting outing and no foul play is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Vernie Thomas Bailey
Ida County Horse Sale Prices Rise This Winter
Ida county buyers pay high sums for stock with records showing a Palr Horses sale at 530 dollars and a public sale where a team of day mares sold for 430 dollars. Horses command higher prices than ever as demand remains strong through the winter sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Grave
P. A. Gatto
Ida County
Waterloo Factory Destroyed in Oil Fire
A fire at the Waterloo Drop Forge plant in Waterloo destroyed the factory and damaged oil soaked clothing near a fur nace. The loss is estimated at $75,000. Fire crews battled the blaze and reported the plant a total loss with extensive damage across the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Waterloo Drop Forge Company
Help the Chinese Aid Urged by Iowa Red Cross Leader
Governor Carroll and the Iowa Red Cross president urged Iowans to donate to aid Chinese famine victims. Taft and the Red Cross president called for relief, with estimates of food needing 10 cents per day for a family and 15 dollars for eight for a famine season. Proceeds to State Treasurer Deming for distribution. Also notes 1910 delegates issue and local show plans, anti alcohol league actions, and saloon bill standpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Carroll
Iowa
National Red Cross Association
Towa
American Red Cross
China
William H. Taft
American Red Cross Society
United States
Orient
Carsse
Taft
Red Cross
Treaster J. K. Deming
Dubuque
A, FL Carroll
Advocates Change of System for Education of Exceptional Children
Des Moines reports Professor J Dalton argues for shifting care of delinquents and defectives to the state education department. He notes vast growth in medical inspection and school nurses since early days, urges health, hygiene, and physical vigor to be treated as educational concerns, and cites failed past charity control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Advcntion
J. Dalton
The
State University
Political Science Club
Barton
America
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