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Akron Register Tribune

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Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1905

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Fatal Firedamp Explosion in Wales Colliery

Cardif Wales reports a mine disaster at Wattstown United National Colliery No 2. An explosion trapped 150 men, with 800 in No 1 shaft nearby. Rescue efforts faced foul air and earth falls. nine bodies recovered by Tuesday night, as hopes faded for reducing the toll in South Wales history since 1894.

Cardiff Wales Mattstown Cardiff Wales United National Colliery’ Company Wattstown Rhondda No. 1 No. 2 South Wales

Balloon Smasher At Large From Kansas Saloon Attacks

C I Melvin a temperance fanatic accused of destroying three local saloons with dynamite causing about 100000 dollars in damage remains at large. Sheriff Richardson has formed a posse to capture him after authorities believe he possesses more dynamite from a local cement works. He reportedly told his wife a God given vision 23 years ago to strike the rum and power a blow that would never recover.

Kansas Tola Iran C. I. Melvin Richardson Melvin

Many Indicted for Grafting in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee Wisconsin sixty seven indictments have been handed down by the Milwaukee County grand jury against twenty five individuals most of whom are former county officials. The jury continues its probe with terms running to September 1 and 105 indictments noted so far including thirty eight from ten days earlier.

Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee County Grand Jury

Mine Fire At Borussia Coal Shaft Claims Thirty-Nine

A lamp accident in the Borussia coal mine in Dortmund Prussia ignited shaft timbers. The blaze spread rapidly. 250 miners escaped via an air shaft while 39 were cut off. Their deaths are considered certain.

Dortmund Prussia Borussia

Shock at Sawmill Tragedy Stuns Wife in Mound City

Mrs. Ired Dumm fainted beside the body of her husband found cut in a line at a sawmill in Mound City. He had left home an hour earlier. Physicians say she will die.

Cairo Til Mound City

Murder of Moscow Police Prefect in Petitions Row

Maj. Gen. Count Shouvaloff, Moscow prefect of police, was assassinated Tuesday morning while receiving petitions. A petitioner drew a revolver and fired five times, killing him. the gunman was arrested at the scene.

Moscow Count Shouvaloff

Buffalo Bill Quits Divorce Appeal Dismissed

Dr. Frank Powell reports receipt of a cablegram from Col. W. I. Cody directing him to dismiss the Cody divorce suit appeal in Omaha Nebraska.

Buffalo Bill Omaha Neb Frank Powell Col. W. I. Cody Cody

Root's Appointment Announced

Washington reports a formal state department notice naming Wichy Root of New York as secretary of state on Monday.

Root Washington State Department Wichy Root New York

Sioux City Stock Market Quotation Glitch in Report

Sioux City Tuesday stock market quotations are incomplete with garbled figures showing a steer price of 4.00 and hogs at 5.25, rendering the rest of the listing unreadable and leaving readers without full market data.

Sioux City

Japanese Bonds Sell Fast in Boston Offering Half a Centurys Debt

Boston subscriptions opened Tuesday for Japanese bonds totaling 50,000,000 dollars, about a third of the whole issue. Early applications arrived heavy, with banks handling the sale reporting strong demand.

Boston

Ball Player's Wife Tragedy Shocks Kansas City Team

In Kansas City, the wife of the second baseman of the Kansas City American Association baseball club reportedly died by suicide Tuesday while her husband was playing ball. The incident involved ingestion of carbolic acid, leaving the team and community in shock.

Wansas City Tuesday Murs Frank Bowener Kansas City American Association

Rich American Banker Robbed at Santiago Cuba

Julian Cendoya a wealthy American banker and Ward line agent was attacked by eight bandits at his home in Santiago de Cuba. They seized him as a hostage demanding 830,000 then took 2000 payment and dispersed. Bandits were said to be Spaniards with a boatman among them. Cendoya seeks protection from Cuban government and the American consul as rural guards pursue the outlaws.

Santiago Cuba Santiago de Cuba Julian Cendoya Ward Line Mr. Cendoya Cendoya Admiral Cervera Ross Holliday

Powers Is Removed from State to Federal Jurisdiction

Caleb Powers, held for complicity in the Goebel murder, was transferred to the Newport jail under U S marshal custody and Judge Cochran orders. He has endured five years in prison with four trials and three death sentences, hoping for acquittal despite being the sole conspirator convicted and sentenced to death.

Cincinnati United States Cochran Caleb Powers William Goebel Frankfort Newport Powers

Kingman Santa Fe Special Aims for Chicago Record

Walter Scott objects to the Los Angeles Chicago run as 57 hours 1 minute. the train arrived 32 minutes late. Scott lays out terms: outfit cost 5500, with penalties or bonuses tied to a 46 hour target. If under 46 hours, they earn 20 a minute up to 500. if over 46, they pay 20 a minute up to 1000.

Kingman Ariz Santa Fe Walter Scott Los Angeles Chicago Scott

Train Robber Foiled In Spokane Narrow Escape

In Spokane, Washington, a would be train robber on a Northern Pacific Pullman attempt thwarted by conductor Healey aboard eastbound No. 4 after Sand Point Idaho. The robber fired a shot that pierced Healey’s coat and battered him near unconsciousness before leaping from the vestibule and escaping.

Spokane Wash Northern Tacttle Sand Point Idaho Healey

Actress Bankrupt After Losses at Savoy Theater

London news reports stage star Mrs James Brown Potter filed for bankruptcy Friday. A receiver was appointed as her personal effects and Maidenhead home were sold after heavy losses from recent Savoy productions.

London James Brown Potter Savoy Theater Maidenhead

Miss Julia Berger Dies From Aftermath of Iroquois Fire

Julia Berger, granddaughter of George Schneider once a Chicago banker and prominent German in the west, died Monday night from complications after escaping the Iroquois fire on December 30, 1902.

Chicago Julia Berger George Schneider West Iroquois Theater

Man Kills Wife Then Hangs Self in Salt Lake City

Edward H. Mitchell, a mining machinist, killed his wife with a butcher knife and slashed her body at their Salt Lake City home before dying by suicide Monday. Authorities believe he was insane.

Salt Lake City Utah Edward H. Mitchell

Paper Company's Big Loan Involves $5 Million Trust Deed

A trust deed from Union Bag and Paper Company to the Trust Company of America covered a $5,000,000 loan. The deed secures property across Wisconsin New York and Quebec and was filed on Monday in Appleton Wisconsin.

Paper Company Appleton, Wis Union Bag and Paper Company Trust Company of America New York Wisconsin Quebec

More Fired Victims Found in Flooded Guamajuato

In Guamajuato Mexico rescuers found more bodies in flood debris and city services remain halted with no electricity or drinking water. Relief funds are being distributed carefully and officials urge patience.

Guamajuato Mex Steler

Boodler Sentenced in Milwaukee Bribe Case

Michael Dunn former Milwaukee County sheriff and ex city building inspector received a year and six months in state prison after being convicted of accepting a bribe in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Boodler Milwaukee, Wis Michael Dunn Excity Milwaukee County Dunn

Fire destroys Gridley business district in blaze

A major fire in Gridley California is reported to have started as an incendiary blaze. The blaze gutted the business portion of Gridley causing an estimated loss of 160,000 dollars. Investigators are pursuing leads on the origin of the fire.

Gridley Cal

Seven Deaths From Heat in Pittsburg California

Intense heat caused seven fatalities in Pittsburg California as two deaths were directly heat related and the remaining five resulted from drowning as inexperienced swimmers sought relief in the rivers.

Pitttsburg Pittsburg Pac Mie

War Department Board to Fill Army Vacancies

Acting secretary of war convenes a board of generals to meet in Washington on July 17 to recommend details to the general staff for all existing and prospective vacancies.

General Staff Washington Secretary of War General Officers of Army General Staff of the Army

Eight Men Blown to Pieces in Pennsylvania Blast

At 7 30 Sunday morning a premature explosion of rock powder near New Cumberland killed eight men and injured two others. Workers from P B Kerbaugh & Co were constructing a double track for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Bodies mangled, scattered debris over 200 yards. Names include James Wiseman Arthur Green Robert Thompson Frank Mullach plus three Italians and a Sing known only by numbers. Inquest by Squire Coble returned verdict of premature explosion with no blame on contractors.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Railroad New Cumberland Susquehanna River Kerbaugh & Co. Incorporated Pennsylvania

Fraud order against People's United States Bank, St. Louis

Postmaster General Cortelyou announced a fraud order effective July 9 against the People's United States Bank of St. Louis its officers and agents and EE G Lewis publisher. The action bars the company from snail operations after postal authorities completed an investigation into the institution's business. Funds not borrowed by Lewis and associates totaling about two thirds of remitted sums are deposited in banks and will reimburse stockholders numbering over 64000. The post office will cooperate with Missouri state officials for investors and depositors.

Washington Cortelyou People’s United States Bank St. Louis EE. G

Hard to Secure Jurors in Koch Trial

In Mankato Minnesota Henry Heinzeman a 40 year old dairyman of Limetown was named the third juror in the Koch case. Twenty seven talesmen were examined Saturday with jurors Wm. Schaefer of Limetown and Joseph Frederick of LeRay among those chosen. Burt Fuller a 26 year old Limetown farmer joined later after expressing scruples about death punishment. Frederick was excused by illness leaving three jurors as the pool narrowed and a second venire of seventy five was ordered after the morning session.

Dr. Koch Mankato Minn Ienry Heinzeman Koch Limetown Talesmen Wm. Schaefer Joseph Frederick LeRay Burt Fuller

Santa Fe Advances Money to Devlin Mines

Topeka Kansas The Devlin miners in southern Kansas were paid Saturday night with $50,000 borrowed by Cyrus Leland one of the receivers of the Devlin estate. Money will be sent to Osage City next week to meet payroll there. This will be advanced by the Santa Fe Railroad. Edward Wilder announced the Santa Fe was ready to advance $50,000 for the southern Kansas miners but Leland had already secured it. The receivers express themselves as favorable to continuing operations.

Devlin Topeka Kan Iansas Cyrus Leland Devln Osage City Santa Fe Edward Wilder Southern Kansas Mr. Leland

Escaped Oshkosh Inmate Captured After Ten Day Man Hunt

Antigo Wisconsin reports the capture of James Weypender, the inmate who shot and killed Chief of Police McArthur. After a ten day search through forest west of Antigo, Sheriff Griggs halted a desperate hand to hand confrontation and apprehended the suspect.

Antigo Wis Wisconsin James" Weypender Oshkosh Insane Asylum McArthur Griggs

Fight with Cowboys on Baltimore and Ohio train

Telegraph reports from Clarksburg and Burns describe a clash on a Baltimore and Ohio excursion train involving traveling wild west show cowboys and excursionists from Clarksburg. A cowboy was ejected and his comrades fired on the train, killing two cowboys.

Wheeling W. Va Clarksburg Burns Baltimore and Ohio

Drowning after horse spooked by car near Santa Clara

Mrs Clara James Gray of Boulder Creek formerly Amanda Monks a Confederate spy during the Civil War drowned Saturday night. She and her husband were driving when their horse frightened at an automobile and backed off a bridge.

Anto Santa Clara Cah Clara James Gray Boulder Creek Amanda Monks

Man killed by paramour on Seventh Avenue in New York

Police took a man into custody on a Saturday night for assault when Bertha Claicat, a young woman living with him for six years, shot and killed him on Seventh Avenue amid the incident. The 42 year old, Iloe Gerdron, died from the gunfire.

New York Iile Gerdron Seynth Avenue Bertha Claicat

New Subway Opens as South Ferry Terminal Debuts

New York launches its subway with the first train to veto the South Ferry terminal arriving at midnight. The departure marked the opening of the new terminal and nearby stations below Wall Street to regular service.

New York New Subway South Ferry Terminal Wall Street

Train collision near Oakall slows two trains at speed

An eastbound New York fast net train on the Big Four sideswiped a westbound freight No. 9 pulling it to a siding at Oakall, leaving the track. No trainmen were aboard the freight engine at the time. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon in Creencastle Indiana as trains were moving at about sixty miles per hour.

Fase Mail Tract Creencastle Ind New York Oakall

Walter Hittridge Poet Dies at Daad Camp Ground Author

Walter Hittridge, a Manchester poet and author of Yenting on the oe Camp Ground, died Saturday at an advanced age. The Post notes his contributions to local literature and his long residency in Manchester.

Walter Hittridge Daad Manchester N. U1 Walter Ittridge

Mrs Pratt Bound Over In Lake City Poisoning Case

William Persing and Mrs. Josiah Pratt face grand jury binding after arraignment in Rockwell City and Lennant court. Bonds set at 2500 each. Persing remanded to jail. Persing claims Pratt loved him and planned after death, while insisting he knew nothing of poisoning.

William Persing Fonda Persing Pratt

Altoona Captain Dies On Base In League Game

Captain A. E. Harter first baseman for Altoona collapsed at first base with apoplexy during a Interurban league game against Mitchellville. The sudden death halted play as about 200 spectators fled. Altoona had no runs after the first inning while Mitchellville batted. Coroner Beck said no inquest was needed.

Altoona A. E. Harter Mitchellville Harter Beck

Teachers in Demand in Pottawattamie County Race

Rural school boards in Pottawattamie County compete to hire teachers for next year as salaries rise. Examination results show half of certificate applicants failed, leaving 100 more positions than licensed teachers. Boards now bid for teachers rather than teachers seeking jobs.

Pottawattamie County

Will Contest Indictment Of Oekar Berger In Bank Failure

Oekar Berger formerly with EB H McCutchen Co Holstein bankers spent Sunday in Ida Grove with friends. He now manages a Seattle brewery and says he will return to Holstein in fall to contest the indictment returned by the grand jury charging him with fraud in connection with the bank failure.

Oekar Berger EB. H. McCutchen && Co Ida Grove Seattle Wash Holstein Grand

Print er Koenig Dies After Fall From Roof in Carroll

C Koenig a printer by trade and recent arrival in Carroll, fell from a ladder on a house roof Saturday morning. He dropped twelve feet to the cement pavement, suffering a skull fracture and fatal brain bleeding, and died shortly after.

C. Koenig Carroll

Dubuque Declared Iowa's Second City by Census

State census shows Dubuque at 41 940 residents, an increase of 5 047 since five years ago. Sioux City once hoped for second place with 41 019 people but now loses that claim to Dubuque.

Dubuque Sioux City Iowa

Death of Rich Iowa Widow Jane Martin Shocks Central Iowa

Mrs Jane Martin of Watkins Well dies leaving a fortune around 300000 dollars. Though her wealth was vast she resided in a dwelling little better than a hovel. Her passing removes a unique character from central Iowa.

Rich Jane Martin Watkins Well Iowa

Ten Thousand Poles Ordered for Council Bluffs Toll Lines

A new independent company at Council Bluffs has ordered 10 000 telephone poles for delivery on its toll lines. The poles will extend in five directions as main or branch lines from Council Bluffs.

Council Bluffs Mindin

Tragic Drowning of Henry Meester Aged 9 Near Rock Rapids

Henry Meester a nine year old boy drowned in Kanaranzi Creek near Rock Rapids while wading with other boys. The body had not been recovered at the time of report.

Henry Meester Kanaranzi Creek Rock Rapids Meester

Little Sioux Floods Bottoms Across Grant Township

The Little Sioux River runs high in Grant Township Monona County near License and crosses the valley from bluff to bluff. Reports indicate water is falling in Authou.

Little Sioux Grant Township Monona County License Bluff Authou

Ida Grove Plans New City Hall and Armory Contract

The Ida Grove city council contracted with J. S. Kitterman to erect a city hall and fire station at a cost of $6,053. The proposition will be submitted to voters at a special election set for August 7.

New City Hall Ida Grove J. S. Kitterman

Boy Killed by Lightning in Dubuque

Roy McAloon a 17 year old boy was struck and killed by lightning on Friday in Dubuque. A horse pulling a tire engine was also killed by lightning while responding to a fire.

Dubuque Roy McAloon

Minister Arrestee in Dunlap Assault Case

Free Methodist pastor Rev. Br. W. Meeker of Dunlap was arrested or charged by information filed by Orria Mellwain in an alleged assault on Mrs. Mehlwain, his sister-in-law. The 40 year old painter and paper hanger denies guilt and declined comment amid a conference that led to dismissal of the charge.

Dunlap BR. W. Meeker Orria Mellwain Mehlwain Meeker

Tobacco tragedy ends in self destruction in Moulton

Gill Neal a once robust blacksmith and prominent resident of Moulton shot himself Monday after leaving a note blaming tobacco and intoxicants for his fate. The couple had breakfast together when Mrs Neal went outside to gather flowers. She heard a pistol shot, found him on the floor in a pool of blood, and he died within moments after remaining conscious briefly.

Gill Neal Moulton

Board of Control refutes Scott County food charges at Mt. Pleasant

The state board of control in Des Moines released a lengthy statement of compiled facts and figures denying Scott County commissioners charges that the Mt. Pleasant hospital for the insane provides insufficient and poorly cooked food. The refutation cites weekly food supply usage, focusing on the week of the commissioners’ April visit.

Board of Control Scott County State Board of Control Des Moines Mt. Pleasant Hospital

Man Killed by Train Near Hull in 1910s Incident

Charles Hanson, 30, was fatally struck by a westbound Milwaukee train about three miles east of Hull while walking along the track. The engineer warned him but Hanson could not move fast enough. The mangled body was moved to Hull and identified later by Milwaukee graveling crew members.

Milwaukee Railroad Hull Charles Hanson Hansen Milwaukee Graveling Gang

Iowa case charges Wise over island liquor sales

The state of Iowa filed the case against William Wise in Ottumwa district court on Monday. Wise was bound over by Justice C. M. Ross of Onawa on a charge of selling beer wine whisky and other intoxicating drinks on Tidlman’s island. The island lies in the Missouri River and is considered Nebraska territory but is in fact part of Franklin Township Monona County.

State of Iowa William Wise Ottumwa Wise C. M. Ross Onawa Missouri River Nebraska Territory Franklin Township Monona County

Sibley Council Adopts Curfew Ordinance

The town council of Sibley approved a curfew ordinance now in effect. It restricts children under 16 from being on streets after 9 p m from May 1 to Oct 1 and after 8 p m from Oct 1 to May 1.

Sibley

Child Suffers Loss of Feet in Hayfield Runaway

Albert Holeman, 8, son of A D Holeman, living six miles northeast of Waterloo, lost both feet when a horse team pulling a mowing knife ran away. Injuries occurred above the ankles and are deemed to cause loss of both feet.

Albert Holeman A. D. Holeman Waterloo Ind

Optician Thompson Vanishes Leaving Wife Penniless

Council Bluffs optician known as Dr Thompson disappeared after bidding his wife goodbye on Friday. He visited his jewelry store office, removed his charts, and departed without informing his spouse of his destination, leaving her without funds.

Thompson Council Bluffs

Siblings in drunken spree end with stabbing and suicide

On a Waverly area farm six miles away, Henry Wiedmann eight years old and his brother John twenty five engaged in a drunken spree Sunday night. Henry stabbed John multiple times in the back and neck. Fearing murder, Henry hanged himself. John is expected to recover.

Henry Wiedmann John Waverly Henry

Married Woman Attempts Death at Marion Nearby

Madison woman Mrs. Della Squires visiting with her mother at Marion attempted suicide by taking a large dose of laudanum. Prompt medical aid saved her life.

Marion Della Squires Madison Wis

Fine Farm House Burned Near Boone

The large farm house of Benn Tull near Boone was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday with all contents and an estimated loss of 5 000 dollars.

Benn Tull Boone

Sioux City Firm Fails as Receiver Appointed

The Sioux Iardware and Heating Company of Sioux City failed with liabilities totaling 8108.88. John K. Irvine was named receiver. estimated payout about 65 cents on the dollar. The company was the successor to OC HY Wilts & Co.

Sioux City Sioux Iardware and Heating Company John K. Irvine Oc, Hy, Wilts & Co

Missouri River Flood Reaches 17.2 Feet at Sionx City

The Missouri River at Sionx City topped 17.2 feet on Thursday while the Big Sioux River above the city overflowed, causing significant damage to farm property on the outskirts.

Sionx City Big Sioux

Russian and Japanese envoys discuss Russo Japanese peace terms

A briefing lists Baron Roman Rostovich Rosey as Russia’s ambassador to the United States and former court envoy to Japan, with experience as consul general in New York. It also profiles Jutaro Nomura and Kaigoro Takahir, seasoned diplomats with postings in Washington, St Petersburg, and Tokyo, and notes Mauraviev and Muraviev figures shaping Siberia and foreign policy.

Baron Roman -Romanovitch Rosey United States Japan New York Baron Rosen St. Vladimir St Ann St. Stanislaus M. Muraviegy Russa Muraviegy N. Ve Mauravic Way St. Petersburg Senate Russia Justi Siberia Empire Count Muravieff Trans-Silee China Antung Korea Washington Kaigoro Takahir Legation Ife Italy Vienna Hague Tokio Ma Tikahira Ifo

Burial of John Hay at Lakeview Cemetery

John Hay was laid to rest at noon in Lakeview cemetery Cleveland. President Theodore Roosevelt and the cabinet attended the funeral and many officials were present in Washington for a memorial service as the burial occurred. The private funeral honored the man behind a public career, with family requesting a subdued ceremony.

John Hay Lakeview Cemetery Cleveland Stout Honda United States McKinley Hay John Tray Clea Sina Roosevelt Rui John Wray Church of the Covent In Washington Teves Land

Notable near random literary notices and art mentions

A jumble of items notes T. TH. Sothorn the aster, a poetry book gift to Fitchburg library with Chopin set, Bernard Karfiel a 19 year old painter in Trroake drawing French critics, Rudyard Kipling on automobiles shaping humanity mentally physically and spiritually.

T. TH. Sothorn Herbert Ti. Tonks Fitchburg Aly Chopin Bernard Karfiel France Rudyard Kipling

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