29 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Alden Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
1
Dispatches report clashes between Persian forces and attackers near Resht Teheran amid fears of broader conflict. Bombardments, casualties on both sides, and disputed advances suggest widening hostilities as rumors spread about Russian and Allied positions and movements along the Caspian shore.
A fragmented report describes contaminated water leaking at a facility causing health alarms. Officials investigate water quality, potential exposure, and nearby residents worry about safety as authorities pursue remediation and orders.
Fragmentary report notes a chaotic incident involving a kilted runner and several named individuals. The piece references a carer meeting and a local authority entity, with unclear chronologies and locations.
Rose Estinge dies in New York City after a brief illness. The obituary notes her long service with local charities and her role as a community organizer in the city. Survivors include her children and grandchildren, with services scheduled at a city church.
The bond ratification passes by three SMTA votes shaping the Brane tags modern governance. Live Stock market notes from Sioux City list prices for steers cows calves and sheep, with figures spanning across hogs horses and ewes. Prices include steers at 5 6042700 and cows and heifers around 4 GOES 00. Sheep and lambs show bids near 5 25 Gb and wethers near 3 SOGES.
London reports a by election defeat as Liberal Jeander wins North Ayrshire, defeating Conservative candidate Capt pi feuit pe bell by a narrow margin of 2 votes. Anderson earns the seat and Beck remains solicitor general for Southand.
President Taft sent senate a message announcing the BIAC government treaty has been ratified and urged debate to ratify the action. The senate committee backed a joint resolution approving the president's course. Treasury Secretary MacVeagh urged swift currency and banking reform legislation based on the new plan. Major General Leonard Wood supported arming posts and reinforcing the canteen. Dr. A C.Trun noted broader agricultural education progress. The Pure Feed Board proposed banning absinthe imports after January 1. Taft transmitted the investigative board’s report on the Havana harbor explosion of the battleship Malone, led by Admiral Vreeland and Col. William Black.
The US Supreme Court backed Indiana's full crew act regulating train crew sizes on freight passenger and mail trains, cementing state rules amid ongoing debates over railroad safety.
Des Moines report quotes Prof. C F Curtiss of Iowa State College urging nationwide Iowa investment over the next decade. He asserts rising land values reflect intensified farming and predicts population and farm wealth will grow, warning residents to avoid speculative purchases elsewhere.
Ames Won Limit in Stock Awards at the International Live Stock show held in Chicago. Prof W J Kennedy of State Agricultural College notes seven scholarships totaling 200 dollars each to Aibes Asa Tesal, the most any one college earned. The school captured nine prize types including six Brand championships, seventeen championship ribbons, and ninety prize placements. The Post reports short course sessions in Adel Washington and Madison, with winter trainings continuing through March and special trains planned after the session ends.
A 19th century note urges preserving native wildflowers. It quotes LC Pelrett urging careful planting and maintenance of native wildflower displays from April to frost, emphasizing long, low-effort bloom periods and continuous display when properly sited.
The ruling in the Des Moines National Bank v city of Des Moines holds government bonds held by state and savings banks must be deducted from the property value assessed. The Cine the Home Savings bank case notes taxation of bank stock may not exceed the rate on other monetary capital owned by individuals in the state.
Prof. P. G. Holden of Ames notes thirty three short courses will be offered in Iowa this year, up from twenty three last year. He explains funding remains tight with the appropriation unchanged at about twenty two thousand dollars, and the program faces reduced spending while expanding offerings.
The Iowa state tax commission adopted a resolution to invite county officials editors professors workers and business leaders to a January hearing on taxation and system recommendations for the Thirty fourth General Assembly. A state wide conference was planned in Des Moines for February or March with county delegates, and speakers urged industrial growth and factory development to diversify Iowa beyond farming.
James Eo Downing formerly with the TuWa experimental station and Gi of animal industry leads a study for the United States Department of Agriculture on losses in transit. He will be in town for two months with headquarters on Toote traveling across the northern part of the state to establish a system of surveys showing normal shipment losses. The data aims to support Pure Food and Drug Law reforms and address disputes over transit losses. A quote from Frank Allen notes reforms in tonics and lotions due to the drug act, while warning some products still use wood alcohol not labeled.
IK C Smith of Des Moines was reelected president of the Iowa Coal Operators association at the annual convention. P H Waterman of Hiteman named vice president, to succeed David Dinning. J B Ryane of Colfax chosen secretary treasurer. Board members chosen in four districts. Van Huyning seeks reinstatement as state museum curator. Telephone Company Incorporates and other filings include Farmers Mutual Telephone at Stanton and Sheldon Savings Bank, Colwell-Durkee Printing becomes Ryder Sherman, and Farmers Elevator at Waeta with 5000 capital.
Des Moines Iowa apples are praised as far superior to coast varieties by Howard Meantar who buys prize fruit for shipment. O Garrett of Mitchell says his apples have won against rivals from every state in fairs at Colorado, St Joseph, and Denver. C H Corey serves as acting secretary, salary 1800, with six board members reelected as the state fair plans are laid for a bigger event in May.
Aredale, twenty miles south of here, saw a clash as several local men objected to the frequent visits by Walter Thsis, a respected colored man from Mason City, to a white girl. They ordered him to leave town within ten minutes and enforced it with threats of force.
Shenandoah city council approves a joint contract with an electric light company for a new street lighting system. The plan provides tungsten lamps of 6 million candlepower for business streets and high intensity lamps for residential districts, aiming to upgrade public lighting.
After Tuesday this week the long familiar Town Central name used in Marshalltown for the road and shop will pass out of use and become Minneapolis & St. Louis.
A head on collision occurred when Passenger train No. 4 struck a freight car entering the yards at Mason City Iowa. Both trains were demolished, cars derailed and passengers shaken up in the crash.
About 100 Masonic officials from southern Iowa towns will meet in Ottumwa January 23 24 and 25 for a Masonite school led by state officers of the order.
Grant Rilea former Allerton Nova editor and recent Rock Island Railroad worker collapsed and died when a blood vessel in his head ruptured. The sudden death occurred during his shift prompting an official inquiry into the incident.
Tri State fair directors met in Dubuque and signaled a revival of the annual exhibition. The last show was held two years ago, with interest mounting for a return.
Frank Hawk, former owner of the Commercial hotel here, killed himself at the home of his wife's parents in Delta. The act ends his life and concludes a troubled period affecting local business and family. Police report no further details available at this time.
Mason City reports Adam Schneider a Garner pioneer and prominent businessman died suddenly at his home.
The Melbourne Record weekly newspaper has changed ownership. Wigsley brothers sold the property to Charles Barnholt, formerly of Oc weln and Waterloo, in a county news transfer.
A group of Des Moines township farmers forming a roads association plans a permanent road project. They aim to build a lengthy route at a stated cost, organizing to advance the effort through local cooperation and funding.
Ottumwa held a public reception at the city water works marking the end of municipal ownership and the completion of the filtration plant. The project secures a pure water supply for the first time in two decades. The city bought the plant for £250,000 a year ago and has spent $30,000 since then.
A chaotic strike at the Marshalltown Sheet Metal factory erupted after a nonemployee alleged pay dispute. The protest blocked a department and halted operations as workers argued over wages and job security. Police attended but did not disperse the crowd, and management reported temporary plant closure through the winter period.
A court case involving Towa, Theo sensates al Matte, and Frank Hi Man concluded with a $20,000 judgment against Goeginet ALOR Main and his brother. Janet Main was relieved from the obligation as foreclosure was granted. The bank trustees and trust co plaintiffs faced opposition from the phatncist’s allies.
Hog cholera spreads across the western pool of Johan county alarming stock raisers. Epidemic noted by local farmers as hogs die rapidly on a farm in Union township near J. Mo. Thomas. Thirteen area hogs succumbed with rising losses and concern mounts over spread to neighboring holdings.
Peter Howe of Ventromery Iowa, missing for about three weeks, is found in Slogy City. He appears to be in a questioning state of mind with unclear memory of his disappearance or its circumstances. Local authorities report no immediate danger to others and will conduct a welfare assessment.
The Des Moines packing firm Agar Packing Company resumes operations. The first phase has begun with hog slaughtering and bucking, and workers expect the plant to be fully running by week’s end.
Prof A Vo storm of the state college at Alves arrives as advances agent for the Scott Jackson and Clinton facility short course. He says the college expects it to be the biggest short course held in Iowa this week.
Word from Washington announces the promotion of Captain Frank Briday Pletcher of Marshalltown to rear admiral in the United States Navy. Captain Fletcher has thirty seven years of service and graduated from Annapolis with the class of EST4.
The farmers cooperative store at Tabor plans to enter the lumber business starting next year. It has already secured about $3,000 in stock subscriptions and expects to increase this to a larger sum as the venture grows.
Claude O'Brien of Fort Dodge was sentenced by Judge Wepatt to ten years in the state penitentiary at Anamosa for burglary. He was arrested the night of February 4 as he left the rear entrance of the New York Brokerage Company's store.
Charles Wegner is on trial in district court charged with manslaughter for striking Henry Clauseen with a billiard cue on the night of September 1, resulting in Clauseen’s death. The case hinges on the alleged fatal blow and circumstances surrounding the incident in Davenport.
The seventh annual Northwestern Poultry Association exhibition, meeting this week, is anticipated to exceed all records for exhibit numbers and quality of birds. Jona Falla indicates strong display of fine poultry and broad local interest.
Edward Pierce Cochran aged 26 was sentenced to thirty five years for the murder of John Hasaman in Davenport on September 7 by Judge Nurker at Port Dundison.
Boone High School debating team defeated Sutherland debaters after a tense conference opinion. Strong participants and school pride highlighted the victory amid competitive rounds and team rivalry.
William H. Englert announces a new opera house for Iowa City, to be built at a cost of 44000 dollars. Englert returned from Chicago where he consulted with architects on the project.
A verdict of guilty was returned at Frack Haugh for a 15 year old, Bulty O, who assaulted Amanda La France. The sentence of one month was pronounced on December 19th.
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