17 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Alden Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
1
A mob attacked strikebreakers brought from St Louis to Pensacola Florida. Bricks bottles and stones flew as workers defended the convoy. Police and deputies restored order after hours of rioting. Seventy strikers were marched to the city jail under a public safety proclamation.
A garbled OCR pass mentions past events and public notices with scattered names and places. The unreadable text includes lone phrases about a payee, a public scene, and various garbled terms, offering no clear event or outcome to report.
The readable portions describe defense preparations and a parade of people and places, mentioning policing and state actions. The text is heavily corrupted, but hints at public safety efforts, officials, and possible military or police coordination as part of a wider civic report.
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A western city court shielded the identity of fugitive Yves as it addressed an indictment tied to a murder case. Taylor, linked to a mercantile crime and three men attacked in Kingston, sought mercy while witnesses and judges debated the proper handling of the sprawling proceedings.
A chaotic incident at a large Newark public school in the Tall Section escalated as masked assailants invaded the building. Police took control as pupils and teachers fled, with several injuries reported and the school closed for the rest of the day. Local authorities investigations into the Black Hand linked attack are ongoing.
A fragmented report describes a chaotic scene as a crowd converged near a public venue. Police directed attendees to alternate routes as rumors spread of potential theft and confrontations. A tense standoff developed amid confusion and rapid movements through the area.
Fragmented OCR text shows farmers discussing Southern cotton markets, acreage plans, and price trends. Mentions concern over price declines, possible policy impacts, and urging caution. Specific entities are unclear due to garbled text but indicate agricultural and market context.
Fragmentary text from an OCR page mentions a company and a place with uncertain dates and names. The readable parts reference Welton and a transfer or property action but lack coherent facts to define an event, outcome, or participants. The fragmentary sense suggests a legal or real estate related note without verifiable specifics.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a venue and pipe, referencing a place and prices. Key named items include a location and a monetary value, with unclear surrounding context. The readable bits suggest a public notice or listing but lack complete sentences or clear actions.
An OCR fragment lists scattered words and names such as Verh Corl Woeats and Sisbon Lotge with unclear context. The text appears garbled with missing verbs and punctuation, offering no definite event, date, or location to summarize into a coherent news item.
A garber rail proposal is described with efforts to secure funds and advance construction. The report notes a meeting, potential routes, and the involvement of local officials in planning. The piece mentions the city or region and expected timeline for action.
A notable performer plans a two week absence during a national tour of Europe. The event will include appearances in several cities across the continent, with stops confirmed through mid spring.
Langdon Smith a noted New York war correspondent and prolific writer died at home in Brooklyn. He served twenty years with the New York World and reported from Cuba among other fronts. The obituary notes his long career and prominent status in journalism.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a near empty report with scattered names and phrases about Evans, Slowey, and other entities, but readable facts are minimal. The fragment hints at a trial or event involving people named Evans and Slowey, with references to a Sper x wed and a coast, yet no clear outcomes or dates emerge.
An unclear line of text appears to be corrupted OCR with names and phrases scattered. Readable bits mention a theory and a person named Cohen, plus references to a craft or field and a misread sequence of words. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR text lacking coherent names dates places or events. No identifiable people organizations or incidents to summarize into a factual card.
The readable lines show garbled phrases and scattered names about bets and a health related topic. The legible segments mention a Pope and a bishop like figure and various cryptic terms. The overall context and specifics remain unclear due to OCR corruption.
Fragmented readable text shows distorted OCR, referencing deserting soldiers and a wreck or incident. No clear names, dates, or places are legible. The piece reads as garbled transcription with scattered remnants, lacking coherent facts to identify event, people, or location.
A Chicago broker named Jarenz De Kneelwit, formerly with Kneeland Clement Brokers, reportedly killed himself Thursday after a period of personal stress. The 30s-year-old, described as a former senior at the firm, died from a gunshot wound in an apparent suicide. Local authorities are investigating with no immediate suspects.
Iowa Supreme Court held that savings banks can be held liable for commercial papers sold to other banks, overturning a district court view. The decision interprets lax liability provisions in tandem with other statute, affecting banks statewide as Corning Savings Bank and its president LaRue faced consequences after forged notes entered Iowa National Bank of Des Moines.
Officers found Mrs Parmales seated in a chair at eight in the morning with a chalk line drawn across the floor. William Parmales, who had returned home intoxicated, held a pistol and threatened instant death if his wife crossed the line. He was locked up on a charge of attempted murder.
H. W. Baneny, a doctor from Eldora, was fatally or seriously wounded when a young man, Edward Norkolls, shot him early Thursday as Baneny attempted to enter Nuckolla’s home. Baneny was rushed to Illety Sono emergency hospital. The shooter, Norkolls, is a well known figure linked to a long custody dispute involving Prank Wo Crockett and his wife Mrs. Pannie Wisner-Crockett.
Mrs Wi Van Beynum, wife of a retired Orange County merchant, is reported to have hanged herself at home in Maurice. While her husband was away, she tied a rope to a rafter, attempted suicide from a box, and died within minutes. She was 60 and in frail health, with the act blamed on her condition.
Mayor Thraudhey of Back Rapids issues orders restricting slot machines and saloon activity. Saloon owners claim full compliance and readiness to enforce the new quieting measures as the town moves to calm disturbances.
The Porters Cereal company held a postponed meeting Tuesday afternoon at Slone. Directors included William McCunedless as President Jount Mutiley. secretary George Sdetteex treasurer. George Sdetteex served as treasurer. Five directors were named including Jiones Mart. The firm reported earnings with 27 percent gross profit and 17 percent net profit distributed among members. W. G. Phippes was named manager for another year.
Mason City plans a Sabbath movement led by pastors and city residents to back enforcement of the law against Sabbath breaking. The club aims to aid officers in upholding Sunday observance and related conduct.
Profok V Strumbaugh formerly principal of Independence high school resigns to head Aberdeen High School in Aberdeen South Dakota at a salary of 1500 dollars per year.
District Attorney C. W. Lyon loses bid for city attorney of Valley Junction after the council refuses to appoint him while he collects a state salary.
Cedar Rapids shifts to a commission government as council retires. John M. Redmond appointed city attorney. Mayor Carmody delivers inaugural address warning gamblers to quit. He vows to shut down gambling dens by 6 pm Tuesday April 7 1908 and keep them closed.
A dramatic blaze at Charles Ainsworth near Fort Dodge leveled the barn and outbuildings on his dairy farm and damaged the residence. Firefighters battled flames with two wind mills pumping water. milk in the milk house was saved. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars with 15000 dollars insured.
A damaged OCR item reports a series of arson events in Vinyton County near ElkKader including burning of buildings, hay and grain to intimidate residents. It notes a long history of similar lavendhary incidents, suppression efforts, and mentions an organized group attempting to extend arson activities despite police action.
A daytime collision at the junction of two rail lines near Iowa Falls derailed several freight cars and disrupted service for hours. One passenger train was delayed but no injuries were reported as crews worked to clear the damaged bridge and track area.
Arrangements completed for creation of a creamery with cold storage plant at Rapids byes Chicago ring. A facility costing $20,000 will be erected on a riverfront site. Read Rapids has had creameries before but small, local operations. this upgrade aims to ship cream to outside markets. Work will commence and be completed in phases with compensation for labor.
Fragmented text reports Mason Choy and a distant construction project. The superintendent received orders from Washington about erecting the building, which has stood mere. Claims arose that additional funds would be approved and that the government rejected materials proposed by the contractor.
Des Moines humane society officers arrested former mayor Jill Brenton on cruelty to animals charges. Brenton, retired from public service, reportedly mistreated horses. he pleads not guilty and posted bond for trial next week. Kilne’s Wife Gets Divorce in Rockwell City Court.
The Sidley Teachers Institute reports a highly successful week with over 100 teachers enrolled. Lectures were delivered by Profs. A V Storm of Ames, Hillott of Sheldon, Wilson of Rock Rapids, Fuller of Storm Lake, and Smith of Council Bluffs.
D. M. Kelly was unanimously re elected superintendent of the Cedar Falls schools for the eighth consecutive year Tuesday, with his salary advanced to $1,800.
A garbled OCR timeline lists events and figures from various eras, including Mahomet II and Constantinople siege, William Harvey's discovery, Iroquois battles near Montreal, early Indian governors, Napoleon and Elba, Covent Garden opera, Perry and Japan, Crimean War treaty, Civil War era notes, Alaska purchase, uniform postage, Saskatchewan sieges, and fires in Atlantic City and Bridgeport. The text mixes names, dates, places, and outcomes with many errors.
Jeo Gacces Supt Maxwell of the New York City Board of Education urges forming a department of school hygiene under a medical associate superintendent. It would employ physicians to examine all pupils yearly and nurses to visit homes. He cites crowded tenements and school quarters as causing physical defects among 158,406 pupils over normal age, hindering vitality and health. The note mentions foreign teachers touring Europe for inspection and Admiral Butler’s lectures in Denmark.
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