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Akron Register Tribune

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Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1906

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Ice Trust Leaders Sentenced in Toledo Conspiracy

Five men from Toledo business and social circles were sentenced in common pleas court to the maximum five thousand dollar fine and one year in the workhouse for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Judge Kinkade allowed possible sentence mitigation if restitution to customers is made. The men indicted under the Valentine anti trust law allegedly conspired to raise ice prices by 50 to 100 percent citing a shortage. Some defendants pledged restitution or to sell ice at pre conspiracy prices. two or three are cited worth about one hundred thousand dollars each. A Kansas City attorney plans similar actions against ice trust firms in Wyandotte County and Kansas City Missouri.

Toledo Common Pleas Court Kinkade Joseph A. Miller R. A. Beard R. C. Lemmon H. P. Breining Peter H. Waters Kansas City James Gibson Wyandotte County Kan Ice Trust

Thaw Slays Architect White During New York Theatre

Harry Thaw, heir from Pittsburgh, shot and killed Stanford White of McKim Mead White during a Madison Square Garden performance of Mariselle Champagne. Thaw claimed he acted after White ruined his wife. Police arrested Thaw, who initially claimed to be a student named John Smith.

Harry Thaw Stanford White New York McKim, Mead & White Pittsburg Madison Square Garden White Thaw Wrest Thirtieth Street John Smith Lafayette Place Washington, D. C Pitwburg

Severe Oklahoma storm kills two and devastates towns

A general Oklahoma wind storm Sunday afternoon caused two deaths and extensive damage across Guthrie Lawton Snyder and near Perry Roosevelt. Thomas Graham near Roosevelt was struck by lightning and died while Mrs Tobin’s scorched body was found in a Perry barn. Wind damaged livestock crops and many houses were demolished as corn suffered more than wheat.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Indian Territory Thomas Graham Roosevelt Tobin Perry Lawton Snyder Territories

Tiloting Stopped in Panama

Panama reports that measures enacted by Secretary Arios Sunday night suppressed election disturbances and restored tranquility. American marines remain in the central zone as calm returns to the republic.

Panama Arios Republic

Land Registration at Crow Reservation Near Billings Hillings

Registration for Crow reservation lands at Billings Hillings Montana drew almost 2000 on Monday, the largest daily total since the office opened. Total registrations in the area exceed 10,960.

Billings Hillings Mont

Sioux City Live Stock Market Prices Noted

Sioux City market quotations for Monday list best steers at 5.10 to 5.25 and top hogs at 6.40, reflecting livestock trading conditions in Sioux City.

Sioux City

Meat Withholding Orders Reported in Commons

In the House of Commons on Monday it was announced that orders have been issued to withhold all issues of American brandy and preserved meat to the army until Lieut. Col. Hobbs, the officer sent to the United States to inquire into their character, reports back.

London House of Commons Army Hobbs United States

Copenhagen expedition to explore Greenland coast fails Monday

An expedition led by Myling-Erickson aimed at the northeastern coast of Greenland encountered failure on Monday. The team planned to map new shores and assess conditions but did not complete its objectives.

Greenland Copenhagen Myling-Erickson

Packers Sentenced For Rebates In Kansas City Case

In Kansas City Judge MacPherson fined Swift & Co. and four other firms sixteen thousand dollars each for conspiring to accept rebates on shipments. Freight broker Geo T. Thomas was fined six thousand and jailed four months. clerk L B Taggart four thousand and three months. Appeals filed with stay until June 29.

Kansas City MacPherson Swift & Co Cudahy Packing Company Armour Packing Company Nelson Morris & Co Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Geo. T. Thomas New York L. B. Yaggart Thomas Geo. L. Thomas L. B. Taggart O. M. Spencer McPherson Taggart Chicago and Alton

Mine Owners Arrested Over Arkansas Mine Run Law

Bolen Darnall Company officials at Hartford Arkansas were arrested on charges of violating the state screen law known as the mine run law. The hearing is set for Tuesday and operators may seek a writ of habeas corpus to resolve the issue at the supreme court. The move stems from a Hartford revolt while miners resumed work per Mine Workers Union directives. Miners contend the Kansas City agreement conflicts with the law.

Arkansas Alege Fort Smith Ark Bolen-Darnall Company Hartford Supreme Court Mine Workers’ Union Kansas City

Joseph Crow Guilty In Grand Jury Influence Case

In Omaha the jury found Joseph Crow guilty of attempting to impede justice while serving as foreman of the federal grand jury. A former Omaha postmaster and ex-legislator, Crow allegedly sought to stop the indictment of Rev. Geo. G. Ware of Lead, S. D., by offering railroad passes to fellow jurors. Conviction held on three of nine counts.

Omaha Grand Jry Ned Joseph Crow Federal Grand Jury Crow Geo. G. Ware Lead, S. D Grand Jury

Three Grafters to Prison in New Jersey Case

Three former secretaries of building and loan associations in Paterson and Passaic were sentenced to one year in prison for embezzlement. William H. Speer of the People’s Building and Loan Association faced about $14,000 in embezzlements, William Malcolm of the Mutual Building and Loan Association alleged at $4,667, and Geo W. Alee of the Manchester Building and Loan Association charged with $5,257 misappropriation.

Paterson N. J William H. Speer People's Building and Loan Association Passaic William Malcolm Mutual Building and Loan Association of Geo. W. Alee The Manchester Building and Loan Association of Paterson, N. J

Hundreds Seek Crow Lands Opening in Billings

Hundreds from Missouri Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin arrived by Friday to register for Crow lands in Billings. Prospective settlers have secured tents and moved to the reservation to establish camps and inspect the lands.

Billings Mont Missouri Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin

Sultan of Morocco Signs Algeciras Treaty in Paris

The foreign office confirms the Moroc carbone sultan signed the Algeciras treaty in Paris without conditions. The announcement notes no conditions were attached to the agreement.

Algeciras Paris Foreign Office Morocco

Severe frosts hit Wyoming crops across state

Severe frosts occurred in various parts of Wyoming with reports Thursday indicating substantial damage to growing crops in Cheyenne and surrounding areas.

Wyoming Cheyenne Wyo

Western League schedule at Sioux City in immediate future

Schedule of Western League baseball games to be played at Sioux City in the near term. Pueblo is listed with dates June 27 28 29.

Sioux City Pueblo

Fire destroys two Golconda business blocks in Illinois

A laundry caused a blaze that swept through Golconda Illinois destroying two blocks of businesses on Friday. The fire occurred in Hope County about thirty five miles above Paducah Kentucky on the Ohio River. Total loss is estimated at one hundred thousand dollars with very little insurance.

Illinois St. Louis Golconda Hope County Paducah Ohio River

Goa Metween Wins Suburban Handicap for Shields in New York

Alexander Shields trained Goa Metween a 5yearold Meddler Indigo gelding carried 116 pounds and started as third choice winning the $20,000 Suburban handicap in New York on Thursday.

New York Alexander Shields

Riol in Panama Elections Clash at Ballot Boxes

The Sunday election proceeded with only minor clashes until late afternoon when liberals clashed with policemen guarding ballot boxes at Santa Ana park. Nine officers and Jose Antonio Parsley were wounded and one liberal was killed. Forty armed policemen restored order. US Marines were discussed as a potential measure. Gov Magoon and Capt Shanton attended polling sites as the Constitutional party won in Panama City and Cocle Veraguas and Chiriqui towns.

Panama Santa Ana Park Jose Antonio Parsley United States Marblehead Magoon George R. Shanton Canal Zone Republic Constitutional Party Panama City Cocle Veragua Chiriquil

Alfonso In Danger as Suspicious Visitor Intercepts Couple

In La Granja Spain Alfonso and Queen Victoria arrived from a theater by car Saturday night when a shocked man evaded guards and tried to intercept the royal party. He gave the name Jose Maria Madrid, with suspicious papers and money found upon search. An Italian man acting oddly was also arrested claiming to seek work near Bilbao. Authorities tighten frontier checks amid feared anarchist arrivals. The royal couple still strolls unescorted in the park during their honeymoon.

la Granja Spain Ing Alfonso Victoria Jose Maria Madrid Bilboa

Big Cudahy Plant Closed In Louisville Ky

The Louisville Packing Company, largest plant of the Cudahy Packing Company, closed indefinitely Saturday night citing newspaper criticism and adverse legislation. Established 1892 it employed about 350 men with yearly output of 10 000 sheep 20 000 cattle and 300 000 hogs supplying about 60 percent of local meat. J P Cudahy disputed it being a Cudahy branch.

Louisville Louisville Packing Company Cudahy Packing Company Chicago W. W. Mason Kansas City J. P. Cudahy

Indicted Stockmen in Montana Scam Case

Senator Charles Mc Donald of Sweet Grass County and Edward Vea sey, Chris Kohler a major stock owner, William J. Walsh of White Sulphur Springs, Meagher County, business associate of M. Monahoe and foreman and part owner of a large cattle outfit, Andrew Johnson a wealthy ranchman, and Joseph R. Silver of Bow County were arrested Friday by federal officers on fencing public lands. They posted bonds and will appear before Judge Hunt in Helena.

Butte Mont Charles McDonald Sweet Grass County Edward Veasey Chris Kohler Wiliam J. Walsh White Sulphur Springs Meagher County M. Monahoe Andrew Johnson Joseph R. Silver Bow County

Kansas Cries for Help Harvest Hands Urgently Sought

Gov. E W Floch urged Chicago rail officials to provide cheap transport for 8000 harvest workers within a week to prevent grain losses in Kansas. The dispatch to W J Black of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail road requests assistance in moving labor quickly.

Kansas Topeka Kan E. W. Floch W. J. Black Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Chicago McLoud

Folk Seeks Ice Price Probes in Major Cities

Gov Joseph W Folk mailed identical letters to prosecuting attorneys of Missouri's large cities urging investigation of alleged ice price fixing. He asks them to pursue legal action if possible.

Folk Jefferson City Joseph W. Folk

Indians Bill Funds Sac and Fox For Tama Tribe

A bill endorsed by Senator Dolliver allocates government annuities to the Sac and Fox Indians. The Tama branch would receive about 206000 dollars yearly in perpetuity, roughly 1000 dollars per man, according to the measure devised in Washington D C.

Lush Washington, D. C Dolliver

Four Drownings From Lake Accident at Newport Virginia

Four people died when a canoe overturned on Lake Memphremagog near Newport Virginia Sunday. The victims were Fred S. Paquin his wife and sister and Geo Dally. The cause of the canoe upset is not known.

Ifour Newport Lake Mempremagog Fred S. Paquin Geo. Dally

Col James Regan Dead in Manila

Col James Regan of the Ninth United States Infantry was found dead in bed on Sunday. Death was attributed to heart failure in Manila.

James Regan Manila Ninth United States Infantry

Longworths Start for Germany from London Kiel trip

Congressman and Mrs Longworth left London Friday bound for Kiel Germany signaling the start of their overseas trip. They will review postwar plans, meet Allied officers, and visit ports along the Baltic. The journey follows diplomacy with authorities and local officials in the occupied zone.

Longworths Germany London Longworth Kiel

Deluge of Frops Hits Abs ton Streets

A heavy rain storm from a gale swept Abs ton Sunday. A flood of small green frogs fell from the sky, thousands hopping along the streets as residents watched this unusual shower.

Alton Abston

One Case of Yellow Fever Reported in Louisiana

A single yellow fever case was reported Sunday at the Mrs- Hasippi Ttver quarantine station 97 miles below New Orleans. It marks the first Louisiana case acknowledged by the state board.

New Orleans Mrs

Tragic Woolstock Train Crush Ends in Death

Homer mer, 1 Homer, of State Center, dies hours after a Woolstock railway accident that cost him both legs. He begged to be killed or allowed to bleed, and the injured man was carried to a hotel where surgeons amputated the limbs. He had been returning from South Dakota when he fell under the moving cars while attempting to board. The remains were sent to State Center.

Homer Woolstock State Center South Dakota

Public Lakes Near Onawa Public Fishing Opinion

State fish commissioner Geo A Lincoln visited Onawa on office business and ruled Gard and Oliver lakes, long treated as private, are in a sense public and subject to state fishing laws. He forbade use of seines in both lakes. a seized net was returned to the owner. The case will be reviewed with the Iowa attorney general.

Onawa Geo. A. Lincoln Gard Oliver Lakes Iowa

Great Western passenger train wreck harms many near Gladbrook

Northbound Great Western Railway train No. 6 derailed at a bridge near Gladbrook. One car jumped the track but the train crossed the bridge, then four coaches overturned on the far side. Several people were injured but none fatally, including Mrs. H. A. Drury of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. C. P. Roe of New Sharon, Mrs. W. H. Matthews of Marshalltown, and C. W. Hughes of Marshalltown.

Great Western Great Western Railway Gladbrook H. A. Drury St. Paul Minn C. P. Roe New Sharon W. H. Matthews Marshalltown C. W. Hughes

Murder and death by own action follows quarrel of workers

A quarrel between rival umbrella makers at Cedar Falls ended with the unidentified man found dead by the roadside and Hermann Otto of St Louis dying by suicide after taking poison at Illinois Central station. The road victim showed signs of a desperate struggle.

Cedar Falls Hermann Otto St. Louis Illinois Central Station

Sioux City Council Loses Health Officer Fight

Dr. Grant Ross won a clean cut victory over the Sioux City council in district court as Judge F R Gaynor issued a mandamus ordering the council to name Ross city health officer replacing Dr Hoskins. The suit was brought under the Iowa soldiers' preference law and the council intends to appeal to the Iowa supreme court.

Sioux City Grant Ross Sioux City City F. R. Gaynor Ross 8. Hoskins Iowa Iowa Supreme Court

Iowa funds relief money for California sufferers

The Merchants' Savings Bank of Des Moines holds two amounts totaling 25000 dollars contributed by Iowans for California relief. Due to a dispute between California cities over allocation, the funds remain in trust awaiting orders. A governor appointed committee will determine the disposition of the money.

Merchants’ Savings Bank of Des Moines Iowa California

Boy Dragged to Death in Marne Rodeo Incident

Ernest Blake eight year old son of Simon Blake night watchman of Marne was killed when a saddle gave way and hurled him from a horse. He and another boy rode after cows. the other boy escaped with slight injuries as Ernest was dragged several rods before the saddle released him.

Ernest Blake Simon Blake Marne Ernest

Slot Machine Missing From Sibley Scene

The slot machine has disappeared from Sibley. No money paying machines are in operation, but cigar dealers use the device to stimulate trade.

Sibley

Onawa Theatrical Company Formed By Blotcky Kelly

Organize Theatrical Company founder Mr. Charles Blotcky son of Joseph G Blotcky a leading Onawa merchant leaves town with A J Kelly to organize a new troupe.

Charles Blotcky Joseph G Blotcky Onawa A. J. Kelly

Church Cupola Struck by Lightning in Atlantic

During a severe thunderstorm in Atlantic the cupola of the Church of Christ was struck by lightning and nearly destroyed. No injuries reported.

Atlantic Church of Christ

Congress Approves Town Public Buildings List

Public buildings authorized by congress include Cornell Tstuffs and Ottumwa with 76000 and 30000 dollars respectively, plus Ce dar Flapids 206000, Des Moines 600000, Mason City 70000, Musca tine 75000, Davenport 2000, Tas therville 8000, Shenandoah 6000.

Congress Cornell Tstuffs Ottumwa Cedar

Travel salesman dies in Sioux City from overdose

John M. Meee, a Hamm Brewing Company traveling salesman from St. Paul, died in Sioux City from an overdose of vomptine taken to quiet his nerves after a lengthy spree.

John M. Meee Hamm Brewing Company St. Paul Sioux City

Deaf Students Graduate at New State School in Council Bluffs

Eight graduates received diplomas from the state institution for the deaf at the new administration building in Council Bluffs. The ceremony, led by Senator C. G. Saunders, marked the building's first use this spring, costing 230000 dollars. Exhibits were shown by J. T. Hamilton. Graduates included Luvr... (listed names) across Iowa towns.

Counted Bluffs Town School For the Deaf Cornell Duffs C. G. Saunders J.T. Hamilton Board of Control Board of Control, ‘T’he Liuverne Stephen Byrne Sheffield Velvin Leth Marshalltown Ransom Henry Arc Council Bluffs Henry Carl Buttenhoff Otto Herman Buttenhoff Dows Ragnhilda Shnudthalter Lee Ossian Amy Ethel Gough Rockwell Ede Stella Gifford St. Ansgar Lizzie Rebecca Rhoades Shenandoah Lila Ethel Dorothy Purkhiser Nevada Edith Olive Hastings Grand Junction

Roosted Scratch Feres Grundy County Pioneer Dies

Christian Becker of Grundy County aged 85 died of blood poisoning after a rooster scratch in the barnyard. The wound from the rooster's spurs swelled despite poultice care, a physician called too late, four days after the injury. Becker was a pioneer's resident on the same farm since government grant days.

Christian Becker Grundy County Becker

Wheelerwood Boy Missing and Later Found Away from Home

G C Eisner of Wheelerwood led neighbors to drag a wagon bridge washout pool from Sunday evening to Monday morning after his 14 year old son vanished Sunday afternoon after Sunday school. He was last seen near a neighbor's farm enroute south. The motive remains a mystery.

G. C. Eisner Wheelerwood

Canning Season Opens At Atlantic Factory

The Atlantic canning factory begins operations Monday to process the pea crop and will can about half a million cans. Last year's corn left is substantial with only about 46 percent of acreage printed this year, so the corn pack will be reduced. Peas are of excellent quality and corn prospects look bright.

Atlantic Canning Factory

Poultry Instruction Head Appointed at Iowa College

The board of trustees of the Iowa Agricultural College at Ames created a new position in the animal husbandry department to oversee poultry instruction. Howard Pierce, a Cornell graduate, is placed in charge of the poultry program and related investigation work.

Board of Trustees Iowa Agricultural College At Ames Howard Pierce Cornell University

Issues Convention Call for United States Senate Election

An Interstate convention to discuss popular election of U S senators will meet in Des Moines on September 2. The official call, issued by Gov Cummins, aligns with a resolution from the last general assembly. The convention allows five delegates from each state.

United States Des Moines Clov. Cummins General Assembly

Appointment of Ona merchant as chief clerk at Soldiers' Home

Federal Office for Geo EF Warner Maj Geo E Warner longtime Ona merchant and county treasurer with wide western Iowa ties has been named chief clerk at the quartermaster's department Soldiers' Home sanitarium Hot Springs.

Geo Warner E. Warner Onawa Towa Soldiers’ Home Sanitarium Hot Springs

Morrison: Marries His Son

Right Reverend Theodore N Morrison bishop of Davenport Episcopal diocese officiated the marriage of his son Rev GC I Morrison to Miss Helen Randolph at Newton on Wednesday.

Cedar Rapids Rector Dead After Forty Years of Service

Thomas T. Gunn rector of the Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids for forty years died early Sunday morning of apoplexy. He was among the best known Roman Catholic churchmen in the state.

Cedar Rapids Thomas T. Gunn Church of the Immaculate Conception

Old Soldiers Preference Law In Dubuque District Court

In Dubuque district court Judge O'Donnell ruled the soldiers' preference law applies to a public charter case. The decision centers on whether veteran status should influence charter allocation and related civil service considerations.

Dubuque O'Donnell

Robbed on Fast Train near Cedar Rapids

Geo. A. Wharton, a passenger on the westbound Colorado special, was robbed near Cedar Rapids of $4,000 in checks and drafts while traveling. The incident highlights a crime on a long journey involving a named individual and a significant loss.

Geo. A. Wharton Cedar Rapids

Merrill Pioneer Dead Prank Bockhouse Dies at 63

Merrill resident Prank Bockhouse, a pioneer and native of Germany, died at his home from Bright's disease at age 63.

Merrill

Senatag Na Follette Appears at LeMars Chautauqua

La Pollette is billed for the Northwestern Town Chautauqua at LeMars with a program set for Saturday June 30. The event begins Friday June 29. Indiana speaker Guy Hanly is announced for July 4.

The Williams Boy Fatally Injured by Train Wheel

Theodore Williams, son of William Williams of this city, is reported fatally injured when a Northwestern car at Cornell Bluffs cut off his legs. Police and railroad officials investigate the accident as a Boone special reports the chilling incident and its immediate consequences.

Theodore WiVams Boone Willams William Williams Northwestern Cornell Bluffs

Congress Passes Sundry Civil and Agriculture Bills Amid Debates

The Senate and House adjourned debates on the agricultural appropriation with a 2.1B million net increase over the House, while approving varied measures. Conference reports on executive, legislative and judicial appropriations, and fortifications, were adopted. A national park creation in Colorado and several district and post office measures passed, with action on pure food pending final votes.

Senate House Messrs Proctor Bovevidgn Wao Mersie Moreny King Panama Ordur Riley Bureau of Insular Affairs White Appalachian Mountains Seiate Abe District of Columbia Long Mesa Verde Colorado Envenin I. Barnes Washington Coulitte Larry AL. Voudrey Missouri ML Ot. Brooks Exas

Senate Advances Niagara Waters Bill and Conference Action

The Senate passed a bill to control Niagara river waters and sent the railroad measure back to conference with the Swanstone amendments to be insisted on. President Roosevelt faced sharp attacks in a House speech by Representative Brundage of Arkansas amid White House expense and Mrs. Minor Morris arrest criticism. Gifford Pinchot is rumored to replace Secretary Wilson as head of the Agriculture Department in coming months. The army retirement law requires thirty years service for three quarters pay and a bill to credit naval or marine service in computing retirement is favored by the Senate military affairs committee.

Senate Paramy Menroini Congress My, Mann Niagara River Rooosevelt Brundage Arkansas House White House Minor Morris Navy Marine Corps Hous Committee On

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