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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
3
Lincoln Beachy, the California aviator, piloted a biplane over Niagara Falls. He circled the falls, skimmed the upper steel bridge, then swooped through mist and spray to a landing on the Canadian side. It marked the first birdman crossing of the falls amid rain and roaring waters.
Lincoln reader Ned-Dane Smalley and twelve other homesteaders in Cherry County petition Gov. Aldrich alleging cattlemen from the Diamond Bar M ranch and Cross Anchor toharass settlers. They accuse cattle to running free, destroying crops, and plan to hand the letter to the U.S. district attorney of Nebraska.
Tom Allen, a young Black man charged with attacking a white woman in Walton County, was seized from a train near Social Circle and hanged by a mob. He had been sent to Monroe for trial under state guard but was lynched while being returned to Monroe. soldiers had been deemed unnecessary by the judge.
The body of a man, likely a Roman Catholic priest named Timothy Sullivan of Fort Dodge Indiana, was found in an overflowing bathtub in a hotel apartment on Waverly Place. Doctors suspected death by apoplexy or heart disease. Papers suggest the man planned to sail for Ireland.
Rt. Rev. H. G. Stub of St. Paul was unanimously elected president of the Norwegian Lutheran synod for the next term to fill the unexpired term of Dr. V. Koren. C. K. Preus of Luther College was elected vice president.
The Melbourne census reports Australia’s population at 4,449,495 across New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania up from 3,773,801 in 1901.
Arthur A. Smith of Salt Lake City Utah, despondent over failing to qualify for the A B degree at Harvard, committed death by his own action in a Cambridge dormitory by drinking cyanide of potassium.
In Ottumwa Iowa Elsa Cramblit aged 19 shot and killed his mother in a demented act. He fatally wounded his young sister and attempted self harm. Both Cramblit and the girl are expected to die.
Sioux City Tuesday live stock quotations show Reeves at 5.75 6.25 and top hogs at 6.20. Strong activity noted in the local market with buyers tracking prices for cattle and hogs.
Fire at Union Oil Co plant in Portland Oregon kills Fire Chief David Campell and injures three firefighters. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
Lieut De Malherbe, a French military aviator, completed a Paris to Sedan flight of 177.6 miles in one hour 44 minutes 35 seconds, setting a rapid pace for the era.
Compact world roundup highlights notable items from diverse fields. Strong entities include international locations and organizations, with concise notes suitable for a quick scan. This card captures the period tone and urgency of a busy readers digest style column.
A roundup of federal actions and political maneuvering includes a ruling that the Cunningham coal claims in Alaska were illegal, approved by Interior Secretary Fisher, ending the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy. It also covers the Canadian reciprocity debate, Lorimer investigation twists, a costly hotel explosion in Colorado, a train collision with injuries, and various legal and political developments across the United States.
Domestic Deputy Surveyor Richard Parr said the charges against Nathan Allen, leather maker of Kenosha Wisconsin, and John R Collins, coal operator of Nashville Tennessee, were only an entry wedge to a larger smuggling scheme valued at at least $2 million. The organiser is described as a prominent New York banker. Overseer Wilbur Glen Voliva and 189 church officials at Zion City were indicted for election frauds at Zion City elections. Porto Ricans in New York form the Porto Rico alliance club, modeled after other states’ groups. Worcester, Massachusetts seeks to reduce files via a fly billing contest with prizes totaling over $600 for the best number of dead files. Americans cut imported champagne bills and jewelry use led to a $7 million reduction in the last eleven months. The U S government will issue its one millionth patent on August 1 to an inventor designated by President Taft. The American Medical Association meeting in Los Angeles drew 3,000 to 4,000 physicians and families. Witty Hutchinson Kansas women started digging for the South Hutchinson Methodist church basement fund. Charles McDonald, a Memphis chauffeur, died in an auto crash. four others injured.
The Catholic Educational Association congress opened in Chicago with 8000 delegates in attendance and the nuna participated in the deliberations for the first time. Meanwhile in Erie Pennsylvania evangelistic meetings led by Rev Billy Sunday converted over 1000 people.
Des Moines report notes widespread right of way for the Des Moines to Allerton extension from Chariton. About 1,500 workers are cutting and filling between Des Moines and Allerton as two 82 ton steam shovels, one from Knoxville and one from Chariton, advance the work. The shovel from Knoxville is moved on an improvised track since county bridges cannot bear its weight. temporary bridges are built. The move to Dallas, fifteen miles away, will take about thirty days.
Mason City amendments show Cerro Gorda's quota up to 2,246 men for army service, a rise of nearly 500 from last year. Property value on the books stands at 7,924,268 dollars, marking a net gain of 1,263,776 dollars over the prior assessment.
Iowa City editor Dave Brant of the Republican charges prison conditions in Iowa are rotten in a letter to Governor Carroll. He vows to continue attacking conditions until changes occur and says he will conduct an investigation.
Iowa City honors announce honorary degrees to Miss Alice French Octave Thanet from Davenport Randall Parrish from Kewanee NL noted as novelist and former president Iowa Alumni Association, with Doctor of literature awarded.
One Pasco store proprietor at Galt carried a light into his gasoline house causing a tank explosion. The blast hurled flames toward the school building a block and a half away. The man escaped with severe burns as the town fought the blaze.
Knights Templars from Town and families begin to assemble at Templar park near Spirit Lake in Iowa ahead of their mid July conclave. The large summer hotel hosts members as they prepare for the secret organization's annual gathering, with families settling in for the event.
Ralph Collier of Peru Iowa died after shooting himself in the right temple beneath the South Fifth street bridge. He expired while being moved to Methodist hospital.
Fire destroyed the photograph gallery of May Thompson and the millinery shop of Mrs. M. L. Holcomb in Murray. The blaze started when a developing lamp burst in the photo gallery, causing the early morning fire.
Degrees were granted to 355 young men and women at the fifty first annual commencement of the State University of Iowa. The armory where the ceremonies took place was packed to its utmost capacity.
Albia reports 15 year old Robert Porter, son of Mr and Mrs John Porter, died from lockjaw after a self inflicted leg wound from a pistol accident several days earlier. The tragedy follows a gun mishap in Albia.
James Martin of Fort Dodge has been appointed deputy clerk of the federal court, succeeding the late W H Johnston.
Governor Carroll and the state parole board officials visited Eldora this week to investigate the parole case of Nate and Frank Rainsberger, two life prisoners at Fort Madison who are seeking release.
Harold Mentess, a Los Angeles boy, drowned in the Des Moines River at Frazier. The body was recovered within thirty minutes but could not be revived.
Des Moines reports friends of James Talbott a Hartford banker who vanished in 1877 think the skeleton unearthed near Turner’s sanitarium at Colfax is his. Talbott left Hartford with 2700 dollars and was never heard from again, with a prior belief of murder.
Hampton court officials seek Emery Styles an adopted circus animal trainer who inherits Styles estate. He is told he is worth $25,000 more than he suspects after the supreme court refused to award the money to eastern heirs.
State factory inspector W J Ribble filed cases against two Council Bluffs proprietors for alleged state law infractions. W H Treynor a laundry operator faces charges over machines with set screws projecting and Charles W Putnam is charged with violating the child labor law.
Theodore Kloster, missing 11 years, was found in Manila where he served as a soldier and then disappeared after discharge. He reportedly runs a livery stable in the city and has accumulated about $30,000. His mother had long believed him dead and recently received a letter from him.
Oakaloosa city council passed a resolution doubling the saloon license from 1000 to 2000 dollars. Seven teen retail houses and nine brewery agents will be reduced to eight retail saloons and one wholesale house after July 1 under the new consent petition.
Ottumwa hosts the Iowa Christian convention preliminaries with meetings of the Women Missionary boards and Men’s Brotherhood. The formal opening features an address by B. W. Garrett of Des Moines, a reporter for the Iowa Supreme Court.
At a Iowa City gathering of threshers an organization was formed and the group then approved a price increase for threshing services for the coming season. The new rates boost charges by 25 to 50 percent over last year’s prices.
Commander Dyer of the Iowa G. A. R. has returned to Mason City from Rochester Minnesota. He is reported to be suffering with incurable cancer. An operation at Rochester was not performed as it could do him no good.
Funeral services were held for George Allanson who was struck by No 4 the flyer while walking to church and died instantly He was 84 a longtime early settler of Cass County The account notes large attendance at the funeral.
The annual reunion of the Nineteenth Iowa infantry volunteers will be held at Fort Madison Iowa on September 27 28 and 29. An excursion will be enjoyed on the river to Keokuk and return to Burlington on the 29th.
A coroner's jury hints at foul play after the body of Peter Freiden was found near the railroad right of way in Bellevue. The victim has severe cranial and neck injuries with a throat cut and chest trauma, suggesting homicide.
Mildred Winner, 29, of Waterloo confessed to police that she realized $600 in cash on an $800 check signed with the name Galloway Gibson, a local firm.
Boone Fred Dalley of Marshalltown is identified as the young man killed at the Story Street crossing. He has two sisters in Marshalltown and a brother in Spokane.
Carl Sorenson aged 20 of Denison was killed while walking along the railroad between Denison and Arion as he attempted to cross the tracks to reach Arion. The accident occurred near the railway line in a rural area.
Washington reports postal savings banks ordered set up at Denison and Missouri Valley on July 17.
Champ Clark speaker of the National House will headline an old fashioned Fourth of July celebration in Webster City. Special trains will bring Democrats from across Iowa to hear the next Democratic candidate for president.
Mrs Hugh M Thomson, aged 97 and a Davenport Iowan since 1844, the oldest resident of Eastern Town, died this week at Long Grove Scots County.
Des Moines editorials hail Iowa newspapers for circulating department health statements during epidemics. Officials urge candid sharing of facts with press to ensure fair reporting and public service.
Des Moines reports detail that township trustees remain puzzled by Cunningham road dragging pay rules. An attorney general opinion says draggers receive up to 50 cents per mile for each mile traveled with the drag, regardless of repeats, meaning one worker could collect several dollars for a single mile. Governor Carroll, with the state parole board, investigated Nate and Frank Rainsbarger life prisoners, questioned in Eldora and Aldora, over the Johns killing, and toured routes they allegedly used. The board expects a report yet to be issued as they review twelve life-prison cases for possible release and further inquiry.
Secretary Moore of the state pharmacy commission announces that Iowa pharmacists may register in twenty six states without exam. Iowa joined the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, creating reciprocal eligibility with member states including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Maine Michigan Missouri New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia Connecticut and Iowa. Applicants must be registered by examination have four years of practical experience and hold an overall average of 75 percent with at least 60 percent in every branch.
Polk county grand jury reports poor conditions at the state industrial school for girls in Mitchellville. The State Board of Control says fire protection is being added to smaller buildings. A $2,000 appropriation from the last legislature funds construction of single sleeping apartments for the girls.
The band formerly led by John T. Beeston as Bee ston's band has been mustered into the Iowa National Guard by Adjutant General Logan and will now be known as the Fifty sixth regiment band. The regiment had lacked a band for some time. Smallpox at State School prompts request for emergency $5,000 for hospital construction, but the state executive council seems unable to approve the appropriation. The attorney general will seek a construction of the law.
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