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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
3
An explosion on the east side of the Capitol shortly before midnight July 2 damaged the public reception room. No one was hurt. Witnesses say a crank likely placed a bomb or improvised device to cause a sensation. Some officials suspect political motive.
Porfirio Diag former Brealgent of Mexico died at seven o clock in the evening in Mexico City. Funeral details and full obituary not available in the fragment.
A verdict of guilty was returned against George Joseph Smith on July 1 for the murder of three wives. The crown alleged he killed them in baths to claim life insurance. He was sentenced to death.
California lifts portions of its quarantine allowing shipment of prize cattle from Nebraska North and South Dakota and Wyoming from districts declared free from foot and mouth disease. The change enables these states to ship cattle into California to participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition competitions.
A glance reads that both foreign land and domestic items are arranged for convenience. The note mentions alleged excess funds totaling 32,000,000 dollars and three billion in recoveries.
Fragmentary notes describe German torpedo action on a liner with a second explosion from munition detonation. The passage mentions Mitylene and Krith ningula, with a report of a single torpedo strike and a second blast linked to munitions.
Disjointed dispatches report naval dangers off Hogland with a destroyer torpedoed and crew losses, French and German forces in the Argonne clash, Mexican unrest in Mexico City and border areas, a Rothschild prisoner in Vienna, French aerial raids across the Black Forest, and local U S railway shop resumption at Murphysboro. Additional notes mention a tornado in Oklahoma and Armistice chatter near Aguascalientes and a presidential conference plan in New Hampshire.
A verdict of guilty was returned in London against George Joseph Smith who was charged with murdering three of his brides to secure their life insurance. He was sentenced to death amid mercy discussions. The report also notes a state wide prohibition in Alabama and other varied items from international to local news.
Washington declares an end to the policy of watchful waiting as tensions rise in Mexico. Ambassador Page reports to London that the Armenian, sunk by a German submarine, carried no passengers and logs 21 American lives. Sayville and Sayville–related neutrality violations are under review by the Commerce Department. Roosevelt undergoes appendicitis surgery at Washington Naval Hospital. The State Department cites Germany’s destruction of the William P Frye as treaty violations and demands prompt payment.
Fragmentary report notes an automobile livery driver and others promised cooperation and safety but a drive over a long river bridge ended with the car plunging toward an embankment. One person named Somers, Estherialhomas, and Pristos were involved while Tracy escaped unhurt.
Arnold B. Burnham, associated with a carnival company, was electrocuted here while a live wire was being handled during loading of the carnival aggregation. The incident occurred at the show grounds and authorities began an investigation into the accident.
Officer Walbaum was struck with a brick and sustained a knife wound in the arm during an incident in Mason City. Roy Mansfield and Ralph Barnum were sentenced to 80 days for resisting arrest and threatening the officer.
Prominent dealer in poultry and agricultural goods, Ed Crosal Jewell, died suddenly in Bileworth. He had operated in the town for about twenty years, according to early reports.
The cornerstone of a new $40,000 Evangelical church was laid with a ceremonial service as Pastor Ray B R Walner used the trowel and offered a prayer. In a separate report, Victor Becker was killed instantly in an accident near Calmar when a car overturned after a crash. His companion was injured as bystanders moved to assist.
A fragmented report notes Parker contesting a theft case with Burrows and others mentioned as involved. The readable text hints at local dispute over stolen items and accusations, with limited names and details.
In Decorah a fatal auto wreck ends the life of William Becker from Calmar after his car veered off a culvert and overturned. Ailing mother dies after collapse and her 18 year old daughter dies an hour later following surgery for appendicitis.
A fragmentary notice from Fort Madison reports a death at a local residence in Chik. The message mentions an accidental fatality and the word received here notes the death at the home. Further details are unreadable.
A fragmentary note mentions the name Keokuk and Boott with a suggestion about visors that may work for a particular project or item. The readable text lacks full context.
In Logan Charley Myers shows a petrified tooth on display described as a fine specimen. The fragment notes a large mace workman’s height near a Cox sand pit. Fire damages reported at Atlantic, Frisco medals mentioned. Chariton tribute and city agricultural product wins noted with medals and plows.
A state education official urges hiring an architect to design modern fireproof school buildings. He notes many draughtsmen err in planning, stresses proper proportions and safe layouts, and argues a specialist can save districts money and future regrets amid new classroom constructions.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at an executive board discussion with references to a person named George, a reappointment, and unspecified roles. Details are unclear, but the text suggests business journal chatter about leadership changes and appointment timing within a corporate or organizational board setting.
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