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Akron Register Tribune

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Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1905

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California Storm Leaves City in Rain and Ruin

A great storm along the southern coast caused City of Los Angeles flood damage exceeding $700,000. Winds up to sixty miles per hour knocked out telegraph and telephone lines, isolating LA and crippling rail, pier and shipping lines. One laborer died near Cajon Pass. total damage likely over a million dollars as rains reached up to 3.52 inches locally.

Tos Angeles Cal Los Angeles Cajon Pass Chicago San Francisco

Sudden end to Kansas anti trust suit testimony

The Kansas anti trust case against Santa Fe ended abruptly when Frank Monnett, for the state, moved to dismiss all Santa Fe officers subpoenaed. Cross exam revealed Healy was not the proper witness. Witnesses were dismissed as regular form, with depositions planned at Chanute and a return to Topeka.

Kansas Santa Fe Topeka Kan Frank Monnett Santa Se Healyuesday Robert Dunlop The Healy Monnett Chanute

Officer Is Sentenced In Desertion Case

Washington reports the president approved the court martial sentence for Lieut Francis M Boone Nineteenth Infantry. Convicted at Vancouver barracks of desertion absence without leave breach of arrest and non payment of debts. Sentence reduced to one year imprisonment, confinement at Alcatraz California designated as place of confinement.

Washington Francis M. Boone Nineteenth Infantry Vancouver Barracks War Department Alcatraz Cal

Nurse Mabel Hermald wounded near hospital ambush

Miss Mabel Hermald, a nurse at the hospital for the insane in Gartonville, was wounded by a rifle shot fired from ambush Tuesday night. She and her escort were walking to the hospital. Authorities withheld her statements. The knee wound is serious and the case remains shrouded in mystery.

Peoria Jil Mabel Hermald Gartonville

Six Men Rescued From Flood At Elkhart Plant

Six workers nearly drowned when a flood swept away the race bank and damaged the Corn Electric and hydraulic plant in Elkhart Indiana. The men were pulled under debris and rescued with great difficulty after being drawn under water.

Elkhart Ind Corn Electric and Hydraulic Barrowly Race Bank

Two Die of Asphyxiation in Chicago Flat Accident

Mrs Samuel Friedman and her brother in law Para Friedman died of asphyxiation in their Chicago flat when a gas plate gas supply hose detached causing a gas leak. The incident suggests an accidental malfunction in the gas supply line leading to fatal exposure.

Chicago Samuel Friedman Para Friedman Friedman

Burglars Loot Mattoon Clothing Store for $400

In Mattoon NL burglars Tuesday blew a safe in Louis Katz’s clothing store, securing 400 dollars before escaping. No injuries reported. Police search for suspects.

Mattoon Louis Katz

Sioux City Stock Market Update

Tuesday quotations from Sioux City stock market include Butcher steers at 4005.15 dollars and Yop days at 4.90 dollars. The fragment notes a fluctuating market and specific commodity prices in Sioux City.

Sioux City Uesday

Kentucky Giant Dead at Home Near Sterling

Joe Craig, Kentucky's tallest man at seven feet eight inches and over 400 pounds, died Tuesday at his home near Sterling. He toured with circuses and visited museums across the country, gaining fame as the state's largest man.

Wisconsin's Big Man Succumba at St Mary's Hospital

Rhinelander man Charles Gaxtrom dies in Oshkosh Wisconsin after injuries from a recent incident. He stood about six feet tall and weighed nearly 300 pounds as officials described him in the hospital report.

Wisconsin Oshkosh Wiss Charles Gaxtrom Rhinelander Wis St. Mary's ‘Hospital Ifeway

Unwilling Witness in Cordova Trial Absurd Elopements

In New Brunswick New Zealand the trial of J I Cordova former Conklin Methodist pastor began with Miss Jain Bowne an unwilling witness. Bowne who twice eloped with Cordova remains jailed and refuses bail while Cordova admits possible punishment if Bowne is harmed.

Cordova New Brunswick N. Z J. I. Cordova Conklin Methodist Episcopal Church of South River Jain Bowne Washington Miss Bowne

Fighting the Beef Trust in Chicago Opens March 20

The Daily News reports a federal grand jury will probe the alleged beef trust beginning March 20 in Chicago. Independent packers led by Schwartzchild & Sulberger seek to expose terms before the public, with principal plants in Kansas City and operations in Chicago and New York.

Chicago The Daily News Ts Independent Special Federal Grand Jury Schwartzchild & Sulberger Kansas City New York

Fire destroys Glass Block in Mankato

A large fire in Mankato Minnesota Thursday evening leveled the Glass Block, one of the city’s largest structures. Adjacent buildings sustained damage as firefighters, aided by falling snow, staved off a larger blaze. Loss is estimated at 150000 dollars, partly insured.

Mankato, Minn T He

Train Collision Near Fountain Injures Several

A Missouri Pacific southbound passenger train on the Denver and Rio Grande route collided with a northbound Denver and Rio Grande train near Fountain Colorado Springs Monday. Conductor J J Creighton of the dining car and Charles R Richardson of Buffalo New York among those seriously injured. Mrs Richardson also injured with others reported.

Colorado Springs Colo Missouri Pacific Denver Itio Grande Denver and Rio Grande Fountain J. J. Creighton Charles R. Richardson Buffalo N. Y

Funeral of Senator William Brinage Bate in Nashville

Impressive simple services held in the hall of the House of Representatives over the remains of United States Senator William Brinage Bate. Participation by the legislature state officials united confederacy bivouates the state guard and the Washington congressional escort. The body lay in state at the capitol Sunday viewed by 25 000 persons.

Nashville Tenn United Confederacy State Guard Washington House of Tepresentatives United States William Brinage Bate Capitol

Woman Murder Mystery Shocks Marysville Cal

The charred remains of Mrs. Joseph Nance were found Monday in her burned Marysville home on the outskirts. Her husband was arrested, with investigators probing the case. Reports say shots were heard Sunday evening and Nance may have borrowed matches at a neighbor’s house. Authorities believe the woman was murdered to hide the crime.

Marysville Cal Joseph Nance Nance

Wind Changes Save Ellendale From Prairie Fire

A prairie fire threatening Ellendale North Dakota shifted when the wind changed direction Saturday. The blaze had started eighteen miles west and sped toward the town before turning south, burning thousands of tons of hay in its path.

Ellendale N. D

Ice Gorge Advances at Kittaning In 1500 Feet Rise

The first movement in the large ice gorge at Kittaning occurred Thursday night as the ice mass advanced about 1500 feet, sweeping away a bridge. Two people are missing and one man was severely injured due to the river rise.

Pittsburg Pas Kittaning

Bank Vault Blown in Genoa Bank Robbery Case

Genoa Ohio witnesses report the Genoa Banking Company vault blown Sunday night by three unknowns who fled in a stolen buggy. A posse pursues them as $2,000 in cash and $50,000 in negotiable paper are said to have been secured.

Genoa

Fire Claims Woman and Child in Baltimore Grocery Dwelling

A Monday blaze in a Baltimore grocery store and dwelling killed Mrs. Bennetta McCordis and her 4 year old child. A second child also died from burns sustained in the fire, officials reported.

Baltimore Bennetta McCordis

Earthquake Shakes Menomines Area Sunday Night

A seismic event in Menomines, Michigan was felt Sunday night, with houses shaken and several low rumbling reports heard across the area. No injuries or damage details were provided.

Michigan Menomines

Bank Heist in Benton Kentucky Nets $4000 Sunday Night

Four thieves blew the safe at a Benton Kentucky bank twenty four miles away during Sunday night action. They escaped with four thousand dollars, investigators report a bold robbery near town. No injuries were reported and state officers are pursuing leads.

Padaers Benton, Ky

No Open Session Fails to Discuss Treaty Debate

Washington records show an executive session motion by Teller to open doors for discussing the Sante Omin treaty and to exclude stenographer presence was defeated. The action aimed to seal debate and limit recording, leaving the session with restricted transcripts and ongoing talks about the treaty's terms.

Washington Moodiya Teller

Moglish Army Estimates for 1906 06

London reports the army estimates for 1906 to 1906 showing a total of 140 million pounds, an increase of 4.9 million over prior estimates. The rise reflects a 6 million provision for artillery rearmament and related equipment.

London

Enormous figures in Dig Battle casualties noted

The Japanese legation reports from Tokio dated March 12 give vast casualties and supplies. Prisoners exceed 40,000 with 26,500 Russian killed or wounded. trophies include two ensigns and sixty guns. Other figures list rifles, shells, grain, fuel, and transport wagons. A Yokio cable adds 41,222 enemy losses since February 26.

Washington Legation Foreign Office Tokio Shakhe Nakhinoff Hing Wing Yokio Hunho

Gompers Blames NY Interborough Strike On Broken Agreements

President Samuel Gompers of the Federation of Labor told a Baltimore labor meet that the Interborough railway strike failed because workers violated their contracts with the company. He said honoring agreements is the vital aim of labor and that respecting contracts could have prevented the strike.

Ballimore Organized Labor Samuel Gompers Federation of Labor Interborough Railway New York Mr. Compers

A Denver Tragedy Ends In Bloodshed

In Denver Colorado a man driven by rage after losing a lawsuit aimed to murder Kill, his bitterest foe, and opened fire with a life. Three were killed, one missing, and three wounded, with at least two in serious condition. The violence left a trail of death and injury among the involved families.

Denver Colo Kill George Schistler

Kentucky Feudists Refused Writ in Murder Case

The Kentucky court of appeals refused the writ by the Hargis brothers of Breathitt County to bar the Fayette circuit court judge from presiding over their trial for complicity in the murder of Lown Marshal Cockrill of Jackson.

Kentucky Myankfort, Ky Kentucky Court of Appeals Hargis Brothers Breathitt County Fayette Circuit Court Lown Marshal Cockrill Jackson

Ohio racing official James W. Fleming commits suicide

James W. Fleming, longtime assistant secretary of the Ohio state board of agriculture and a director of the National Trotting Association, shot himself at his Columbus residence Saturday night. He had been in ill health.

Ohio Racing Killa Columbus James W. Fleming Ohio State Board of Agriculture National Trotting Association

To Test New Liquor Law in Indianapolis

The State Anti Saloon League plans a thorough test of the new saloon law in Indianapolis Indiana. It eyes petition drives in Center Township to secure majority voter support for driving intoxicants out of the city.

Indianapolis Ind State Anti Saloon League Inedianapolis Center Township

Slayer of Partner Guilty in Alberta Murder Trial

Charles Ning was found guilty of murdering his partner Maynard on a trail near Lesser Slave Lake. He faces a hangingsentence at Fort Saskatchewan on May 10, with an application for a reprieve filed.

Edmonton Charles Ning Maynard Lesser Slave Lake Lort Saskatchewan

Fire damages seven story building in Philadelphia

A blaze at a seven story building on Seitbert Street in Philadelphia Saturday night caused about $100,000 in damage. Insurance coverage is estimated at roughly $75,000.

Philadelphia Pas Seitbert Street

Harvard University Bequest From James CO Will

The will of James CO provides Harvard University with $200,000 as part of probate proceedings. The estate likely exceeds $1.5 million with the remainder going to relatives and friends.

Harvard New York James CO Harvard University

Collapse at Cleveland plant kills one injures three

In Cleveland Ohio August Oberg was killed and three other men injured when a floor collapsed at the Cleveland Machine and the Company building Saturday. About twenty men fell with the fall.

Cleveland, Ov August Oberg Cleveland Tuov

Man of Letters Henry Munn Dead in New York

Henry Munn journalistic writer for Scientific American dies at his New York home. Munn, a notable figure in science journalism, passed away in the city, drawing reactions from peers in journalism and science.

Menry Munn Journatiac New Yorks Tenury Noverass Munn Witer The Scientific American Otis

Attempted assassination targets St Petersburg Governor in Sukhum

Two men fired six shots at Col Progubaility, governor of the province of Utais, in Sukhum. He survived unscathed as bystanders reported the dramatic attack.

St. Petersburg Progubaility

Death May Be a Murder Near Milwaukee Railroad Tracks

John Hinkle, an elderly man, was found dead near the Milwaukee railroad tracks Saturday. An indentation on the back of his head raises the belief the man was murdered.

Milwaukee Wis John Hinkle Milwatckee

Fatal Stabbing at Sioux City Resort Over a Kiss

Joe St Pierre was stabbed to death at 8 o clock Sunday morning in Minmi Rebble resort at 506 Pearl Street Sioux City by George Coffey who surrendered to police. The men, both drinking, argued over Emma Rebble the resort owner after St Pierre kissed her. Coffey stabbed St Pierre in the heart after a scuffle. St Pierre died in the hallway. Coffey confessed to police. Emma Rebble notified officers.

Sioux City Joe St. Pierre George Coffey Minmi Rebble Pearl Street Coffey St. Pierre Emma Rebble St Pierre

Missionary Convention Concludes in Sioux City

The northwest Iowa and South Dakota Methodist Episcopal conferences closed their joint missionary gathering in Sioux City with 900+ delegates. Resolutions urged active youth work, Sunday schools, and other church departments to raise funds and aid mission causes. Bishops Andrews Thoburn and McDowell attended as missionaries from various fields spoke, stirring strong mission spirit.

Sioux City Joint Missionary Convention Northwest Iowa South Dakota Methodist Episcopal Church Guited Andrews Thoburn McDowell

Farmer Loses Arm in Corn Sheller Accident

Lewis Anderson, a Stanhope area farmer near Webster City, lost an arm when his hand was drawn into a malfunctioning corn sheller. Rescue required breaking the machine and amputating the arm at the shoulder. it took about twenty minutes to free him.

Lewis Anderson Stanhope Webster City

Child Burned in House Fire Tragedy in Grant

Mrs. Robert McCue of Grant returned home to find her child burned to a crisp and an older child asleep nearby as flames lapped the body. The blaze likely started from matches the child played with, and a moment’s delay could have proved fatal for both children.

Robert McCue Grant Ames

Judge sentences Ireland for assault on non union machinist

Judge Bank in district court Saturday fined Arthur C. Ireland organizer for the American Federation of Labor 200 dollars and costs of about 1000 dollars for the assault on Avel Mathison a non union machinist last July. He is to stand in jail until the fine and costs are paid.

Judge Bank Arthur C. Ireland American Federation of Labor Avel Mathison

Fatal Train Strike Claimed Mrs Richards Near Lucas Depot

Mrs A C Richards proprietor of the Lucas Ledger was crossing the track near the depot when a westbound freight struck her and killed instantly. She was deaf and did not hear the approaching train. The fatality occurred Wednesday at the depot crossing in Lucas.

A. C. Richards Lucas Ledger

Midland Mander to Focus on Poultry and Pet Stock

A new Iowa publication named the Midland Mander will appear soon. It will be devoted to poultry raising and pet stock and will cover Northwest regional poultry interests.

Iowa Falla Town

Not Guilty in Prairie Chickens Case Against Stranges

Sioux City men Joseph Strange Pred W Strange and C C Strange were charged with violating game laws for possessing about two dozen prairie chickens and quail out of season. A jury found them not guilty after the deputy warden reported the facts.

Joseph Strange W. Strange C. C. Strange Sioux City GC. Roubs

Man Slaughter Verdict Recorded in Oskaloosa Trial

After twenty six hours the Oskaloosa jury returned a verdict at 1 oclock Sunday forenoon finding Marshall Fielding guilty of manslaughter for the killing of his wife near Buxton last October.

Oskaloosa Marshall Fielding Buxton

Judge Wade's Father Dead in Iowa Telegram

A telegram from Congressman Wade announced the death of his father Michael Wade in Daugherty Butler County. Wade was a prominent farmer in Butler County for many years.

Judge Wade Iowa City Congressman Wade Michael Wade Daugherty Butler County Wade

John Bloom Acquitted of Murder Charge at Clarinda

The jury in the John Bloom case left the courthouse Friday afternoon and returned at nine with a verdict acquitting him on grounds of temporary insanity.

John Bloom John Loom Clarinda

Veteran Jurist Judge Wakefield Dies in Sioux City

Judge George W. Wakefield aged about 00 years, veteran jurist and former leader in Lowe legal circles, died Friday night at 805 Ninth Street Sioux City after two months of ill health from liver cancer. Pioneer in Town’s Fourth district, he served nineteen years on the bench and earned wide respect from Sioux City and local lawyers.

Wakefield Sioux City George W. Wakefield District Court Lowe Judge Wakefield Ile

Seerley Assailant Krekel Arrested in Insanity Case

George Krekel of Turlington was arrested after an attempted assassination of Ton Seerley. Found notebooks denounced Seerley, claiming he is a national hypnotist whose power would enslave people. Krekel to be sent to commissioners of the insane for possible asylum commitment.

George Krekel Turlington Ton John J. Seerley Seerley Krekel Tama Mar. Seerley Asylin

Dollar a load for wheat fires draw crowds as grain burns

A crowd gathers at a Down er Bhifts elevator where wheat is sold for a dollar a load after a fire destroyed nearly half a million dollars worth of property. The Trans Mississippi Grain Company announc ed the unsalvaged grain would be sold at that price, drawing hundreds to the scene as wagons were backed into the burning grain and horses panicked.

Downer Bhifts Trans- Mississippi Grain Company

Diamond Robber Marries Principal State Witness

Frank Shercliffe a diamond robber and principal witness for the state in the Tom Dennison case wed Anna May Bergstrom of Des Moines in Marshalltown after noon Saturday. They faced parental opposition and separate hotel stays before a marriage license was granted after Susie Byrnes supplied an age affidavit.

Tom Dennison Frank Shercliffe Marshalltown Anna May Bergstrom Des Moines Susie Byrnes

Well Digger Injured in Farm Well Accident

On a farm four miles north of Harlin John Johnson was injured while digging a one foot well. The bucket fell from the windlass hook and struck his shoulders as it rose, leaving him conscious but unable to move his legs and apparently paralyzed.

Harlin John Johnson Fle Ile Jolson

Disappearance of Gilbertville Resident Stuns Town

Valentine Heinen, a retired farmer living with his daughter east of Waterloo in Gilbertville, vanished mysteriously and defied all search efforts. The town offers no reason or explanation for his disappearance.

Valentine Heinen Gilbertville Waterloo

Blackleg Appears In Troy Bros Cattle Near Oskulovan

Blackleg has appeared among the Troy Bros herd near Oskulovan. Although deaths are not yet reported, local cattlemen fear spread. Veterinary surgeons are trying inoculation to prevent further cases.

Troy Bros Oskulovan

Improvements in Ackley Heating Plant Planned

Improvements in the Ackley heating, aid electric lighting plant are planned for spring. The work will bring new builders, dynamos and other components to create an up-to-date power and heating system for the town.

Ackley

Serious Bank President Injured in Overnight Accident

Frank M. Leet, president of the Commercial Bank at Amdubon, was found unconscious in the yard after a fall on Saturday night. Mrs. Leer, returning from a church, discovered him beside the home. the cause of the accident remains unknown.

Frank M. Leet Amdubon Tis

Big Wire at Lowa City Gutted Sunday

Fire gutted the Big Wire building in Lowa City Sunday evening, damaging Mire and Vetter's atgry goods store and Luss, with initial estimates around $64,000 in losses. No injuries reported.

Lowa City Vetter

Farmer injured at Sloan farm in Woodbury County

Charles Sloan was seriously injured Monday afternoon on his father Oliver Sloan’s farm in Woodbury County and was brought to Samaritan Hospital in Sian City at 10 PM after he was treated on site and operated on.

Woodbury County Charles Sloan Oliver Sloan Samaritan Hospital Sian City Luevine

Temple Lincoln Lodge No 42 Votes to Build Temple

At Clinton a special meeting of Temple Lincoln Lodge No 42 voted unanimously to erect a large temple in the city. Work on the structure will begin within a few weeks and the project is expected to progress rapidly.

Lincoln Clinton

United States Senate Special Session Opens With Fairbanks Chair

The U S Senate convened in a special session with Vice President Fairbanks presiding and receiving a warm welcome. Executive session followed to address the Santo Domingo treaty, with messages from the President and nominees including Charles Treat and Charles W Anderson discussed for key posts. The Foreign Relations Committee advanced amendments to the treaty, provoking sharp exchanges and party line votes as Morgan and allies protested further consideration.

Senate Fairbanks Islland Mossige Committee On Foreign Relations Preng United States Charles P. Treat New York Charles W. Anderson Alston G. Dayton West Virginia John Ridgely Carter Maryland London Craig W. Wadsworth Louis Winstein Williams Blumenthal Paris Charles I. Treat Internal Revenue Treat Anderson Roosevelt San Domingo Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Cullom Frye Lodge Clark Wyoming Pornaker Spooner Wean Morgan Bacon Money Q Clark Montana McCreary Collleagues

Vanderbilt eyed for ambassadorship and turmoil in government

In Washington reports say Cornelius Vanderbilt is slated for the ambassadorship to Germany while Secretary Hay and Minister Corea sign an extradition treaty with Nicaragua. The Senate ratifies an international treaty as other officials resign or are appointed, courts face delays, and local entitlements trigger revised Civil War era bond interest figures.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Germany Hay Corea United States Nicaragua Senate Frederick HH. Muttman Cleveland Ohio War Department Harper Fort Wayne Ind James J. Reynolds Boston Massachusetts Republican State Committee the Treasury Robert B. Arnestrong George W. Kirkman Twenty-fifth Infantry Fort Niobrara Neb Hue Supreme Court Stanford Newel Minnesota Langue Newel David Jayne Till Switzerland Congress American Group of

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