Horrific New York City murder case linked to Swartz family
Grand jury heard revolting details of Julia Connors murder in the Bronx. Nathan Swartz reportedly confessed to stabbing the 12 year old repeatedly and placing her in a box to be slid into a cellar before hiding the box and eventually moving the still-living girl to a lot where she was found. Authorities indicated a murder in the first degree was charged as Swartz remained missing shortly after the crime.
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New York
Julia Connors
Bronx
Nathan Swartz
Samuel Swartz
Frances Alexander
Swartz
Alexander
Nathan
Julia
Body Found in Tongue Creek Near Oakland Nebraska
The body of Harry Williams a 31 year old farm hand employed by Charles Erickson was found face down in about ten inches of water at the edge of Tongue creek five miles south of Oakland. Inquest indicates Williams and Erickson had been drinking last Saturday and Williams fell in and drowned. Erickson did not report the accident promptly. The coroner's jury ruled accidental drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland, Neb
Harry Williams
Tongue Creek
Oakland
Williams
Charles Erickson
Erickson
Votes for Women Petitions Fail to Meet Signatures
Jefferson City Missouri petitions sent to Secretary of State Roach fail to reach required signatures to submit the woman equal suffrage amendment to the constitution under the initiative and referendum law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Roach
Paper Plant Burns in Chicago Fire
A fire destroyed the Northwestern Paper Stock Company plant on the west side, causing an estimated loss of 50000 dollars. No injuries reported and investigation underway to determine the cause of the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwestern Paper Stock Company
Live Stock Market Sioux City Prices by Class
Sioux City cattle mixed: corn fed steers 8.00 to 9.50, medium to good 7.00 to 8.00, cows and heifers 5.50 to 7.50, grass cattle 4.50 to 5.25, canners 2.50 to 4.50, bulls 4.25 to 7.00, veals 4.50 to 8.25. Hogs 6.90 to 7.35, most sales 6.95 to 7.25. Sheep limbs 5.00 to 8.00, yearlings 4.75 to 5.25, ewes 3.00 to 4.00, weth ers 4.25 to 4.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Lake Steamer Sunk In Collision Near Port Huron
The steamer G. J. Grammer was sunk after a collision with the Northwind near Port Huron. All aboard the Grammer were rescued.
Great Grandson of Jefferson Davis Dies in Colorado Springs
Davis' infant great grandson Jefferson Hayes Davis Jr. of Colorado Springs dies after a brief illness. The child was the son of Mr and Mrs Jefferson Hayes Davis of the city and the direct descendant of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
Senate ousts Lorimer from Illinois seat amid corruption findings
The U S senate voted 55 to 28 to remove William Lorimer as junior senator from Illinois after finding votes secured by corrupt methods. The era of reform follows the March 1 decision overturning the committee, with a pension bureau investigation demanded by a House resolution due by December 10, 1912. Taft to be notified of nomination August 1 at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
William Lorimer
Illinois
Pension Bureau
Washington
Representative Bulkley
Ohio
Congress
Taft
White House
Hilles
Republican Committee
Senator Root
Committee On
Chicago
Greek bootblack captures burglars in Canton jewelers
Domestic George Zynos, twenty, a Canton Ohio Greek bootblack, chased two burglars from Lud wig Weiss jeweler, recovered two grips with 2500 dollars in gems. In Columbus Senator Isaac Huffman, Butler county, Ohio, receives three year penitentiary term for taking a bribe in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Zynos
Canton
Ludwig Weiss
Isaac Huffman
Butler County
Ohio
Rathmell
Columbus
Hoffman
Notable Deaths and Disasters From Various U S Regions
A man named Alex Tauer of Pittsburg died after leaping from a high window in a downtown office building. In Washington a court case ends with a guilty verdict and contempts of court waived rights. A catastrophic cloudburst in Denver and Cherry Creek area leaves multiple dead and extensive property damage. A railroad collision near Chicago caused fatalities and injuries in heavy fog. St. Louis reports flood damage and drownings. Gen Henry M Duffield, veteran of Civil War and Spanish American War, dies at his Detroit home.
Wilson Wendling Democratic National Committee Reorganized in Chicago
At a Chicago session the Democratic National Committee reorganization chose W F McCombs of New York as chairman succeeding Norman E Mack. Joseph E Davis of Wisconsin elected secretary and John Martin as sergeant at arms. Atlantic City session of the Prohibition convention nominated Eugene W Chafin for president and Aston S Watkins for vice president. Wisconsin Democratic convention chose Judge John J Karel over A J Schmitz for governor, with nominations to be finalized in September. The platform backed an income tax plank and candidates for five top state offices were named subject to primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
W.F. McCombs
New York
Wilson
Norman E. Mack
Joseph E. Davies
Wisconsin
John. Martin
Atlantic City
N. J
Twain
Eugene W. Chafin
Illinois
Arizona
Aston S. Watkins
Ohio
Chafin
Watkins
John J. Karel
Milwaukee
A. J. Bchmitz
Democratic State Committee
American Athletes Win Track and Field at Stockholm Olympics
The fifth Olympiad at Stockholm nears its end with a strong American track and field showing. Turkey rejects peace terms, Italy offers indemnity for Tripoli, Nicaragua defends US credit, and McArthur wins the Marathon for South Africa as Cuba reports pacification of Oriente.
Iowa Farmers Optimistic On Cereal Production Rise in Acreage
Grop report from Mount Ayr notes farmers harvested more small grain in a week than in county history. Wheat acreage reportedly five to ten times former levels with best yields. Oats nearly all ripened, corn growing rapidly with moisture. rain expected next week. Haying has begun, timothy seed yield expected large. Oats harvest also underway in Marshalltown as central Iowa farmers cut grain. yield expected heavy though some fields show dense straw reducing grain yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Ayr
Marshalltown
Iowa
Plow Over Right of Way Near Imogene
Farmers plow through a railroad right of way on the Imogene to Red Oak line as grading continues and bond votes fail. Promoters grow discouraged and quit amid 40,000 ties piled at the Wabash junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene
Red Oak
Wabash
Switch Train Into River Near Madrid Dam Bridge
A Milwaukee bridge site at Camp Town near Madrid saw nine cars of a switching train wreck after breaking loose from the engine. They rolled onto a siding and over the spur edge into the Des Moines river, requiring a steam derrick several days to recover the wreckage.
Spirit Lake to Host Iowa Postmasters Convention
Spirit Lake will host the annual state convention of Iowa third and fourth class postmasters on August 6 and 7. Attendees will be provided cottage and hotel accommodations as available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Gas Company Rebates In Cedar Rapids After Court Loss
Cedar Rapids residents will receive immediate rebates from the gas company after a U S Supreme Court decision over 90 cent gas. About $95,000 will be returned to customers as rebates shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas Company
Cedar Rapids
United States Supreme Court
Conference Plans For Upper Iowa Session In Marshalltown
Preliminary plans have been started by Rev. E. Ellis and Rev. T. Fleming for the annual session of the Upper Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church to meet in Marshalltown from September 25 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
8. E. Ellis
T. E. Fleming
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Upper Iowa
Riverside mine sale ordered to pay debts
Des Moines. The Riverside Coal Company faces liquidation as receivers fail to rescue it. Judge Bradshaw in district equity court signs an order to sell the Riverside mine or enough of the company’s property to settle outstanding indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Riverside Coal Company
Bradshaw
District Equity Court
Riverside
Glidden Chautauqua Set for July Crowds
The Glidden Chautauqua runs July 15 to 21 with W. J. Bryan as chief attraction on the 17th. This will be the second annual assembly, following a successful debut last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Fort Dodge to Host Next Rifle Tournament
At a meeting of the Iowa State Sportsmen's Association Fort Dodge was chosen again as the site for the next rifle tournament. Frank Campbell of Waukee continues to lead with a 290 score out of 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Dodge
Iowa State Sportsmen's Association
Fort Dodge
Frank Campbell
Waukee
Will Junkin Buys Chariton Herald-Patriot
Mr. S. M. Green, editor and publisher of the Chariton Herald-Patriot, sells his interest to Will Junkin and plans to depart soon for California. Green will leave for California after finalizing the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Junkin
Chariton
S. M. Green
Chariton Herald-Patriot
Will Junkin
Green
California
Strawberries Harvested From One Quarter Acre Patch
A. M. Core of Ft. Dodge picked 2383 quarts of strawberries from a quarter acre. The fruit sold at 15 cents per quart, totaling 357.45 dollars for his labor.
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Dodge
Crushed to Death By Trees in Storm
Frank Brown a farmer near the city was killed Tuesday when trees blown down by a cyclonic storm crushed him instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Retail men seek law to curb misbranding of prices
Iowa shoe dealers after their state convention in Iowa City plan a bill to wipe out the sample shoe operation. They accuse a network of stores stamping shoes with trade names and prices and selling at deep discounts as samples. The scheme spreads beyond big cities and nets profits for operators renting upstairs rooms and advertising a sample line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Prominent Citizen Dies in Harvest Field
A R Franklin, a well known town resident and city council member, collapsed suddenly while helping with harvest duties beside a grain field. He died of heart failure. He also served on the local school board.
Iowa Elk Honors Lloyd R. Maxwell in Lodge Ranks
Maxwell, longtime member of the local Diks lodge, is named esteemed lecturing knight and rises to the fourth position in the grand lodge. He is widely known in Iowa Elkdom, a past exalted ruler, and a former state president.
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Iowa
Marshalltown
Lloyd R. Maxwell
Lodge of Diks
Grand Lodge
Maxwell
Presbyterian Church Receives New Pipe Organ
Mount Vernon church unveils a splendid pipe organ donated by Frank H. Armstrong of Chicago. An $8,000 endowment from John Leigh will fund upkeep and music purchases, prompting much rejoicing among church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Frank H. Armstrong
Chicago
John Leigh
Presbyterian Church
University Man Goes West to Study Fungi on Mount Tacoma
Iowa City Prof Thomas H Mc Bride head of geology at State University of Iowa travels to the Pacific coast for two months of botanical research on Mount Tacoma. He will study fungi and expects collaboration with government scientists on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Thomas H. McBride
Department of Geology
State University of Iowa
Pacific Coast
Mount Tacoma
Condemned Medicine Makers Hit By Iowa Association
Manufacturers who opposed in court the state law in Iowa banning unlicensed dealers from selling prepared medicines were condemned in a resolution at the convention of the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
Sunday Baseball Games Spark Church Protest in Newton
On Sunday the Newton and Baxter baseball teams played here sparking strong protest from city churches. At the regular union meeting, churches adopted resolutions urging that the offense not be repeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Newton and
Baxter
Plans Tuberculosis War In Sioux City
The Sioux City Associated Charities prepares an anti tuberculosis campaign. Doctors nurses and hospitals will be asked for information on all tuberculosis patients and records will be kept of all persons suffering from the affliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Many Speeders Arrested in Council Bluffs June
Council Bluffs police report 179 arrests in June, with 52 speeding offenders on autos and motorcycles. Fines from speeding totaled 456 dollars and 40 cents for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Parents Located in Flint Station Death Case
Mason City reports the parents of John Waddall who died by his own action at Rock Island station in Flint three weeks ago are living in Onawa Monona county. The information comes via a letter to officers from the Monona county sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
John Waddall
Rock Island
Flint
Onawa
Monona County
Two Held for Robbing Man in Buxton Scam
Ray Jones jailed and Chief MacCoons went to Creston chasing his companion Scotty both wanted for robbing John Beakin of Buxton of 100 dollars in a fake gambling scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Ray Jones
MacCoons
Creston
Scotty
John Beakin
Buxton
Hotel Keeper Fred E. Coles Shoots Self in Fort Dodge
A sensation grips Fort Dodge as Fred E. Coles 38, proprietor of the Crawford hotel and a prominent Iowa hotel man, commits suicide by shooting. No motive is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Fred E. Coles
Crawford Hotel
Iowa
Burglars Enter Neola Stores Cause Several Hundred Loss
Burglars entered the Mc Guire general merchandise store the C N Walker hardware store and the Schriebrock and OConnell land office in Neola and realized several hundred dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neola
McGuire General Merchandise
C.N. Walker Hardware Store
Schriebrock & O'Connell
Affinity Seeker in Jail in Iowa City Report
Henry Newton of Waterloo lies in Johnson County jail after deserting his dying wife in Waterloo and eloping with his sister in law Elsie Hanson, as reported to the Iowa City police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Henry Newton
Waterloo
Elsie Hanson
Johnson County
Manson Pioneer Patrick Brennan Dies at 89
Patrick Brennan, one of Manson's oldest settlers, died at age 89 and was buried here Monday. He settled near Manson forty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Patrick Brennan
Brennan
Iowa Coal Output in 1911 Tops 7.3 Million Tons
The Iowa Geological Survey and U S Geological Survey report coal production in 1911 at 7,331,648 tons with Monroe County delivering 3,402,743 tons and Polk 2,729,625 tons. Average mine price was 1.73 a ton, and 16,599 workers were employed. Five leading counties and cement plant output noted. gypsum value declined from 1910. Public fire statistics show fourteen Iowa fire deaths first half 1912, mainly from gasoline and kerosene mishandling, with July 4 incidents excluded. Lower food prices expected as rainfall supports bumper crops and fruit crops grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Polk
Des Moines
Iowa Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey
Iowa
Monroe
Appanoose
Mahaska
Dallas
Jasper
Mason City
Loséa
Maxwell
Iowa Good Road Movement Emphasizes Dragged Highways
Iowa leads the good roads movement with road drag methods improving western and southern states. Evidence shows adoption across the middle west and rising state savings from dragged roads. The approach is a start toward permanent highways, with dragged roads serving as a strong substitute in good weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Middle West
New Iowa Corporations Form Bank Name Changes
Farmers Savings bank Huxley will change its name to Huxley Savings bank and raise capital from 10000 to 15000. Citizens Savings bank Oakland Pottawattamie county W H Freeman president L F Potter vice president W W McRory cashier F A Nash J Q McPherrin officers directors capital stock 30000. Citizens Savings bank Riverside Frank Critz president Anthony Yeggy vice president Leo C Critz cashier directors include officers Richard Helzman John A Knittell capital stock 15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Farmers' Savings Bank
Huxley
Huxley Savings Bank
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Oakland
Pottawattamile County
W. H. Freeman
L. F. Potter
W. W. McRory
F. A. Nash
J. Q. McPherrin
Citizen’s Savings Bank
Riverside
Frank Critz
Anthony Yeggy
Leo C. Critz
Richard Helzman
John A. Knittell
Capital Stock
Villisca Murder Films Stir State Officials
The state papers campaign against Villisca murder films pleases officials who want exhibitions stopped. Governor Carroll says no new showings have been reported beyond those in Corning and Creston, the first to be noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villisca Murder Filma
Villisca
Carroll
Corning
Creston
Patents Granted to Iowans Include Rail Car Part and Apparatus
A list of recently issued patents to Iowa residents includes William P. Bettendorf and J. W. Bettendorf administering an estate for a railway car truck. Albert B. Bly of Des Moines with a calculating apparatus. Rheumatism treatment apparatus by Reny A. Breakfield in Madrid. soil pulverizer and leveler by Therides V Barnard and Schaller. Ralph G. Taylor Davenport assigned to Bettendorf. James A. Brown and C. G. Bosch assigned to Bosch Rhea for a car construction element. Cedar Rapids starting device for explosive engines by James A. Brown and C. G. Bosch. Herbert B. White Cedar Falls wide draft evener. Frank Wilcox Cedar Falls ejecting means for wash boilers. Reason C Williamson Carlile building block mold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therides
Barnard, Schaller
Ralph G. Taylor
Davenport
Bettendorf
James A. Brown
C. G. Bosch
Bosch-Rhea Company
Cedar Rapids
Herbert B. White
Cedar Falls
Frank Wilcox
Reason C
Williamson
Carlile
Barbed Wire Fence Law Explained by Attorney General
The attorney general explained barb wire fencing rules to a landowner. He quoted the statute allowing fences within ten feet of a school and restricting fences in cities without city permission. The man was advised to stop ten feet from school property and obtain permission before fencing within a city.
Clean Cars at Fair Grounds Promised By City Council
A delegation from the fair grounds district was assured by Councilman Van Liew that an ordinance to disinfect and clean all stock cars left within city limits within 24 hours will pass before the state fair opens. The measure will also bind the state fair association to comply with disposal of offal rules. Separately, James Black Dry Goods, Paul Davis Dry Goods, and E. D. Hamilton filed a complaint against several railroads for overcharges and seeking refunds. Lang, Duverson, and Campbell & Co. filed against Illinois Central, Northwestern and Rock Island for excessive motorcycle rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
van Liew
State Fair Association
James Black Dry Goods Company
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
Waterloo
E. D. Hamilton
Marshalltown
Rock Island
M. Lang
F. J. Duverson
Campbell & Co
Illinois Central
Northwestern
Fourth of July Fire Report Low Incidents
The state fire marshal reports no incendiary fires on the fourth of July this year and few fires of significant size. Last year three fires were linked to individuals exploiting the holiday noise, but this year no fires were reported to the office for investigation.
State druggists seek strict law and licensing
State druggists in convention adopted resolutions appointing a committee to appear before the next session of the legislature and demand that none but licensed pharmacists be allowed to sell medicine in the state. The move aims to expel peddlers and give the state pharmacy commission control over medicine sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Pharmacy Commission
Bootleggers Arraigned Before U S Commissioner
Clarence and Ephraim Arthur were arraigned on bootlegging charges before U S Commissioner W C McArthur. Ephraim posted a 200 bond and was released. Clarence remained in jail. They were bound over to the September term federal grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Ephraim Arthur
United States
W. C. McArthur
George KE. Tidwell
Ephraim
Interstate Commerce Board Halts Horse and Mule Fare Hikes
The Interstate Commerce Commission issues an order halting rate increases for shipments of horses and mules in the central plains. The ban pauses July 15 tariffs and later dates through November 12 on lines including Santa Fe Northwestern Rock Island Missouri Kansas and Texas Union Pacific and St Joseph and Grand Island. Shipments between Chicago and St Louis and among South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Wyoming are affected by the suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Middle West
Santa Fe
Northwestern
Rock Island
Missouri
Kansas & Texas
Union Pacific
St. Joseph
Grana Island
Chicago
St. Louis
South Dekota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Wyoming
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Akron
Connors
New York City
Nathan Straus
Senator Burton
Senate
Lodge
William Marshall Bullitt
Louisville
Frederick W. Lehmann
Nagel
Robert O. Bailey
the Treasury
A. Pratt Andrew
House of Representatives
Robert W. Archbald
United States Commerce Court
Knox
Great Britain
Alfred Mitchell Inness
Memphis, Tenn
Dickinson
Minneapolis
J. BR. Canterbury
Alex Tauer
Pittsburg
Machesney
Financial District
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
District Supreme Court
Gompers
Morrison
Cherry Creek
Denver
Colo
South Platte River
Omaha
Denver Overland Limited
Western Springs
Burlington Road
Alton
Stockholm
Sweden
Turkey
Tripoli
Italy
Aegean Sea
Adolfo Vivas
Nicaragua
Manuel Ugarte
K. K. McArthur
South Africa
C. W. Gushaw
Monteagudo
Gomez
Cuba
Oriente
State Geological Survey
Naikre
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