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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
3
A westbound Denver and Rio Grande train wrecked near Minturn caused the chair car and tourist sleeper to plunge into the Eagle river. Two killed and twenty seven injured, eight seriously. A special train with doctors nurses and volunteers rushed to the scene from Leadville.
Lieutenant George M. Kelly of the Thirtieth Infantry U S A was killed when a Curtiss aeroplane started unexpectedly during a landing at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Texas He shot forward from his seat struck his head and died within moments His skull was fractured and he did not regain consciousness The accident occurred about 50 feet from the ground investigators suppose the plane began to move suddenly while Kelly was landing
Information from the interior department relayed to Senator Gamble states Inspector McLaughlin will travel to South Dakota on June 1 to obtain concessions from the Indians on unallotted lands still on the Lower Brule Crow Creek Rosebud and Pine Ridge reservations.
Joseph W. Axtell a hotel fireman was killed while stopping a bandit who robbed a Salt Lake City pawnshop of diamonds valued at 5000 dollars. The robber overpowered him then shot HE. E. Wellman in the body and F. D. Higenbotham in the leg before police took the suspect into custody.
Plans have been filed for a concrete and steel stadium to replace the stands at the Polo Grounds National League Park destroyed by fire. The project aims to seat 50 000 spectators and restore a key New York baseball venue.
Cheyenne Wyoming Joseph Kingham former assistant postmaster pleaded guilty to embezzling 23326 dollars of postal funds and was sentenced to ten years in the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth.
The body of Halsey Cooley Ives, art director of the city museum in St. Louis, who died here recently, has been cremated. The ashes have been sent to the United States.
The Rev. Thomas F. Davies Jr., rector of All Saints Church Worcester, Massachusetts, has been elected bishop of the Western Massachusetts diocese of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
In Escabana Michigan a Metropolitan schoolhouse was struck by lightning. One student was killed instantly and three seriously injured. Six others were shocked. The building was destroyed.
New York obituary reports Rabbi Jacob Wiederowitz aged 75 a revered scholar in the Hebrew world died at his home. The notice honors his standing in religious study and community leadership across New York.
Sioux City la Wednesday's quotations on the Sioux City live stock market follow. Top beeves five dollars and seventy five cents. Top hogs five dollars and eighty five cents.
Francis Gordon Brown former Yale football star dies at Glen Head Long Island He was a nephew of J Pierpont Morgan The passing marks the end of a noted athlete who played for Yale and brought prestige to the program His death is reported from New York state with prominent family ties noted
Forest fires across Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island and New Hampshire have damaged standing timber and caused two deaths so far. The victims are unidentified wood choppers.
A compact roundup of world events and domestic notes. Brief items summarize happenings shaping history, drawn from diverse sources and presented in concise lines.
The Washington president told 25 National Grange members he will not mix politics with the Canadian reciprocity bill, calling it best for the country. Other items note anti trust probes into sugar refining, graft inquiries on army contracts, a major graft arrest in Cleveland, Juarez battle deaths, Chicago firefighters near asphyxiation, and various political and legal actions.
About 10 000 women from diverse classes joined a New York parade and mass meeting backing equal suffrage. The American Peace congress resolved to become a permanent body meeting biannually to coordinate international dispute settlement efforts beyond war.
Personal Mrs Medill McCormick of Chicago opens a model lodging house for working women in Washington. Robert A Taft Jr denies reports of an upcoming marriage to Miss Lila B Gilbert. Mrs George Gould faces family illness as daughters Marjorie Drexel and Lady Decies are affected. Lady Decies Miss Vivien Gould suffers appendicitis. Bishop Alexander Mackay Smith of Philadelphia diocese is seriously ill after administering confirmation. Rev Charles M Sheldon advocates pastors keeping confessional to hear flock troubles.
A grading contract for a new 23 mile line from Carlisle twelve miles south of Des Moines to Allerton in Wayne county seeks completion by July 1, 1912. E A Wickham of Council Bluffs and McArthur & Co. hold key contracts with steam shovel work. Total cost about 560000. Right of way not yet secured due to Burlington activity in the area.
Za-Ga-Zig temple of Des Moines grants a special dispensation for a ceremonial session in Marshalltown on May 25. Shriners of central Iowa will initiate fifty members and host a banquet following the ceremonies.
Engineer J. L. Mead suffered serious burns and his fireman Prank Rush was also injured when their engine jumped the track during a flying switch in the North Western yards. The tender crushed the cab, a pipe burst, and the escaping air caused further hazard.
The Dayton commercial association formed the Dayton Development company to prospect for coal in the area. The plan includes promoting companies to develop claims, securing options and leases, with prospecting starting immediately.
The Griswold community approved bonds of 25000 to build a new schoolhouse by a 286 to 42 vote. Among 188 men, 151 favored and 37 opposed. among 140 women, 185 supported and 5 opposed.
Cedar Rapids Masons prepare to entertain the Masonic grand lodge meeting here June 13 15 A school of instruction is set for June 10 12 with grand lodge sessions June 13 14 in the opera house On Wednesday June 14 grand officers for the ensuing year will be elected Many prominent Masons from across the state will attend
Mrs. Laura F E Sutton widow of J L Sutton was awarded five thousand dollars from the Illinois Commercial Men's association. Judge Coyle of Kossuth county district court delivered the verdict after the insurer challenged the payout, citing alleged suicide by Sutton.
Judge W R Green of the district court orders a receivers sale of the Atlantic Northern Southern railway on July 24. The 75 mile line, promoted by local farmers, has faced months of financial difficulty. Headquarters are at Atlantic, Iowa.
Estherville Gruver on the Rock Island line near here was largely destroyed by fire and is unlikely to be rebuilt. The population decline in small towns makes rebuilding investments hazardous and unlikely to proceed.
Federal jury finds Edward Vaunter, of Dyersville, entitled to 900 dollars after suing Illinois Central for 10000 in injuries claimed as a section hand on the railroad line.
Forty girls from the high school and the Marcia J Stevenson club will take over the shining parlors in Keokuk next week to shine shoes for charity, inviting all comers to support the effort.
W G Pooley files suit against O J Dutton and wife seeking 50 000 damages for alienation of his wife s affections The wife is the defendants daughter and the case is styled as a civil action seeking a large monetary award.
A smallpox scare surrounds Still College in Des Moines with seventeen cases in the detention hospital and nine among Still College students. The outbreak prompts health authorities to monitor contacts and enforce quarantine measures.
Work begins this week on the Perry Driving and Amusement park to be built and managed by J. W. O'Brien and E. F. Sammon. A big race meet is arranged for July 4 and 5 featuring automobile races harness and running events.
In Oelwein Herman Klingfuss aged 12 was thrown from his plow seat while working. He became unconscious and the plow passed over his face, killing him.
Ottumwa Box Car Loading company wins a $40 000 order from Acme Coal company of Wyoming for a complete steel tipple equipment package.
Ottumwa water works trustees have closed a deal with Woodin, McNear & Moore of Chicago to purchase $275,000 in bonds. A portion of the issue bears 4 1/4 percent interest and the balance 4 percent. The trustees receive a premium of $2,500.
Deputy Sheriff H G Sturmier of Springfield Illinois arrived with two trained bloodhounds to aid Sheriff Theodore Faut of Johnson County in locating burglars who robbed a clothing store in Oxford. The dogs are described as monster bloodhounds used for man hunting.
Night Policeman Gould Hurlburt was discharged from the force and arrested on a charge of soliciting and accepting a bribe in Mason City. The case outlines a police discipline and alleged corrupt activity with official misconduct. Local authorities pursue investigation and legal proceedings against the officer.
Cass Center farmer Hehnken reports forty young pigs died after consuming stock feed laced with poison. He plans to sue the feed manufacturers for damages.
The town adopts "The Bright Spot, Clinton, Town" as its new slogan. Suggested by W. B. Jacobson, director of the Y M C A, the line was proposed to reflect local spirit.
J C Lash located a badly decomposed male body on John Schneider's farm in Manchester. The victim's underclothing bore the mark M Kellogg B, fueling investigation into identity and cause of death. Local authorities secured the scene and await further clues from forensic analysis.
Elkader farmer Henry Wilkes aged 22 was found dead in a field from a gunshot wound. Authorities reported a fatal shooting with initial investigations underway and no suspect named. Local residents were shaken as details remained scarce.
Louis Doefler age 20 city resident employed by Wadley Bros McGregor drowned when ferry boat waves capsized his skiff on the Mississippi near Dubuque. The incident occurred as the vessel overturned leaving Doefler missing and presumed drowned.
William Peters has been sentenced to thirty years in the Anamosa penitentiary for assaulting Charles Baldwin in Burlington.
Plans for entertaining delegates to the state convention of the Traveling Men's Protective association, to be held in Mason City on Saturday May 6, are practically completed.
Waterloo John C. Duke aged 66 longtime resident and mill employee dies after fifty three years in the city and forty five years at Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union Mills Company.
The Boone board of supervisors ruled the petition of consent filed by the saloon men is valid, confirming the legitimacy of their request.
Edward Sohner, a faithful store clerk for seventeen years, received from Ashley A. Dunham, head of the Waterloo fire department, a half interest in a local grocery store as a recognition of his loyal service.
John Woodard, an automobile man in Webster City, is sued by George R. Strever for $5,000 in damages for personal injuries.
Des Moines report: Iowa Supreme Court defines itinerant merchant to clarify who owes city license taxes. Case: Scranton residents Henson and Black convicted of selling without licensure. district court acquitted. high court reverses on law, leaving acquittal results intact. Auctioneers of Iowa plan state convention in Des Moines May 26-27 with officers and committees named. Governor Carroll has ten days to act on pending bills, including omnibus insurance and Clarkson mining bills. The state fair contracts include a Pain Pyrotechnic show titled The Last Days of Pompeii with a large ballet segment.
Governor Carroll is expected to sign the omnibus insurance bill after an Attorney General Cosson opinion. The dispute centers on reinsuring risks by non life companies and whether reinsuring only in state authorized companies was intended. The court also ruled on taxing districts, stating city councils define them and property within cannot be questioned in tax abatement actions. Justice Evans dissented.
J A Harris alias Arthur Johnson the man serving life plus twenty years for multiple Cedar Rapids burglaries and who shot former mayor Carmody may have his case fully reviewed after the supreme court reversed a lower court ruling and ordered a transcript at Linn county expense. The ruling affirms his right to a complete review. Also described are fire safety upgrades at the Iowa statehouse and the formation of new Iowa corporations Hawkeye Realty of Ames Gem City Publishing of Ft Madison and several railroad clerk appointments.
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