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Newspaper

Alden Times

Location

Alden, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1908

Page

1

Western Merchants Lose Special Rail Rates

The Western Passenger Association refused to grant reduced rates to merchants from Chicago and St. Louis, ending a longstanding incentive that drew business from smaller cities. After spring and fall meetings, the trade group backed by Chicago and St. Louis merchants saw no feasibility for continuing special fares, citing rate cuts and declines in traffic.

Theo Ospring Witteh Chicago St. Louis Pha Huis Ain Che Taurommds Armitecef Chieaite Trede Braedon Conty St. Lewis Southwestern Passenger Association

Night riders and torches in eerie interment scene

A scrambled, partial OCR of a local article describes night riders using torches near an interment site in Mimed county. The text hints at a violent incident, wounded individuals, and police or court concern, with scattered names and places barely readable.

Fragmented OCR poem fragment with scattered names and lines

A noisy OCR fragment presents garbled lines and names like Poet, Ped, and Bobet, with stray phrases about trade, tea, and law. The piece reads like a distorted poem or verse draft, lacking clear structure or a complete narrative.

Local pet owner reports dramatic fall during event

Fragmented OCR summary describes a pet incident involving a cat and multiple named parties at a venue. Details are unclear. read as a news blurb about an animal-related event with mention of a vote and potential injuries.

Seven City Market Scene Blinked in Red

A fragmented OCR note references a city market scene and a bank, with unclear names and places. It hints at a local official or business context involving Stet City, Gober Pinte, and SP band. The readable fragments imply a public or commercial setting but lack concrete actions or outcomes.

Siete Cire Stet Lave Etek Peat

Old People Name at Spas kane

A terse obituary notes the death of an elderly resident at Spas kane after illness. The deceased left six children and a youngest survivor, with age details not fully clear from the fragment. Local officials and kin are referenced in the partial notice.

Tetera Peresen Wartiostou Dracone Spaskane Bolt

Taft to Speak at Kansas City Meeting

Secretary Taft is engaged to address the Young Men's Republican Club of Missouri in Kansas City on February 10. The appearance aims to boost party support and rally rural and urban Republicans in Missouri.

Taft Kansas City Young Men's Republican Club of Missouri

Paris church gutter fight among titled men shocks crowd

In the church of St. Pierre de Chalott in Paris a Thursday encounter erupted between Count Bonde Castellane and Prince Helle de Sagan during a memorial service. The clash spilled into the doorway and gutter, with canes swinging and a kicking bout, drawing police and a crowd as mud covered all three principals.

England Count Bont Ays Count Jean de Castellane Count Bonl Jean Eye Wiinesse

Seaboard Air Line Placed Under Receivership

United States circuit court receivers appointed R Lancaster Williams of Richmond Virginia and S Davies Warfield of Baltimore Maryland oversee Seaboard Air Line. Receivership affects Baltimore securities trading and bond issues tied to the merged system. observers warn bondholders to eye security safety, while noting no first fears of default.

Seaboard Air Line Hans. R. Lancaster Williams Richmond, Va S. Davies Warfield Baltimore, Md United States Circuit Art Seaboard Air Seaboard Baltimore New York Agere Sevatant Pergont Halthcore Steam Packet Company Kiowa

Port of Dagupae News Sparks Alarm Over Salt Peter Shortage

Report from San Francisco via Kesmos Tner Neko describes a global rush for salt Peter amid fears of shortages. Japanese authorities reportedly purchase large quantities, with ships and ports along the coast mobilized. The piece warns of potential shortages and dangerous weapon-like items in commerce, suggesting widespread disruption and risk to maritime trade.

Peter Peetu Whee San Praneisco Daguipae Peter Aiadiible Greit Stecke Sahara Japan Pepe Pderic Geet Shhmase Poswtler

Newark man killed by burglar during home alert

In Newark a resident shouted a warning as a burglar moved toward a store beside his house. A shot struck Fisher in the eye area, leaving him fatally wounded while neighbors reported a tense moment and a driverless scene as police responded.

Newark AO Fisher Chreteh Bisher

Wisconsin Folster Dead in Political Scandal Tangles

Wisconsin Folster dies amid political turmoil as Chalmers Dagercell faces scrutiny over alleged influence in state affairs. The incident underscores ongoing tensions shaping the state’s governance and leadership questions.

Wisconsin Folster Chalmers Dagercell Aly Yen Biti

Glass Work Tesuime and Pittsburg Records

In a fragmented notice a task references glass work and the Pittsburg catalog. It notes products, processes and historical record aims, with emphasis on preservation and archival research within a regional collection.

Pittsburg

Coban Crsrams defeats Robert Cus in key race upset

In a tight contest, Coban Crsrams narrowly beat Robert Cus by a margin near 29,005 dollars and 54 percent, with Pheyanette scoring 296 in a loss.

Coban

Reverend Gilbert Gish Sudden Death Case In Chambersburg

Religious leader Reverend Gilbert Gish of the Christian church in Chambersburg, GL, died suddenly. An examination of the stomach contents indicates poisoning as the cause, signaling a death investigated as a possible foul play incident.

Divine Gibert Gish Christian Church Chappbersburg Golsun

Violence Erupts In City As Clash Leaves Many Wounded

Chaos erupted when a crowded confrontation at a Vanenus store escalated into a brutal melee. Dozens were injured as attackers assaulted bystanders, with a prominent figure, Elreman at Vanenuses, amid the confusion. Police dispersed the crowd as victims were hospitalized and treated by doctors.

Elreman Vanenuses Aller Anderson Tivemuth Aceveni J, Root McDorald Ann de

Gotham Puzzle Deepens as Police Probe Dead Docks Mystery

Police investigate the murder of a man found dead in a pond near Wharf 30. The case ties to a missing garment and a sea-drowned vessel, with investigators narrowing the date of death and seeking clues among witnesses and alleged suspects. A reward of 6,000 is offered for information leading to a solution.

Bret St Po

Doe case probes Whetter Sle and county ties

The report outlines a Doe case involving Whetter Sle and county authorities, detailing the prosecution plan and key figures. Analysts note the trial could hinge on testimony about alleged ties to a local family and a potential motive. Court records show attorney expectations and scheduling questions as proceedings unfold.

Bette Ford Adenraden Lonautul Pier Veates

Coke Company Wage Increase Notice At Ward

The Coke Company raises wages for workers at its Ward plant by ten percent effective March 10. The move applies to all coke plant employees and aims to lift pay above prior levels.

Athenee Ward Didde Waelties Othe Hoc Brick Trost Twa

Mall Carrier Frozen to Death on Mountain Trail

In Idaho near Medgeauvtna a mall carrier died while crossing a frozen mountain trail. An accident reportedly broke one of Wikstow shoes, hindering progress and leading to exposure on the cold route. Local authorities investigated the fatality and warned others of hazardous conditions on high passes.

Wittle Wikstow Sahite

Fragmentary Historic Notice of Fire Treatment Details

A garbled late publication fragment mentions a fire and medical treatment with unclear names and places. The legible pieces reference care, credit, and formal procedures, but specifics on persons, dates, or locations are not discernible from the text provided.

Trolley Car Collision in Denver Suburb Claims Fatalities

A report from Brenver, Colo, describes a trolley collision near DouayCommpungy between two trates at mid day. One car overturned, another avoided a fatal crash, but multiple injuries are noted and authorities investigate the incident.

Colo Douay

Ponmagera Strike Ends With Wage Standstill Claim

The workers at a local plant walked off the job citing steering direction issues and a wage dispute. Management reported no arbitration agreement will be submitted while threats of further action linger.

Summer Hotel Barns at Gloucester Burned in Night Fire

Masa the largest summer hotel on the north shore suffered a Wednesday night blaze destroying The Carontal Arms at Gloucester. The loss is estimated at 100000 dollars.

Carontal Arms Gloucester North Shore

Sloan Physician Receives Model for Mail Catcher Invention

Dr. Fisher of Sloan unveils a full steel model of a mail catcher and deliverer designed to receive and dispatch mail from swiftly moving trains. The device uses a triple compound resistance base, a baseball catch action, and a crane hook to prevent mail from striking wheels or ground, reducing loss and weather exposure.

Sloan Geta Fisher Doctor Cali

Novel Suit Demands 5000 Damages Over Missing County Records

John A. Berry of Logan sues Harrison county court defendants BLO Bruington A W Rackburn and the American Reading company of Baltimore seeking 5000 damages for the disappearance of county records. Berry alleges a prior January verdict favored plaintiffs and that missing shorthand notes blocked a transcript for the supreme court appeal, causing loss and rental and value increases cited. Bruington, the court reporter, allegedly failed to file notes. the American Bonding company stands as bondsman for Trackburn.

Harrison John A. Berry Logan Harrison County BLO. Bruington A. W Rackburn American Reading Company Baltimore Couinty Records Perry Cus Berry Supreme Court Tower Court Aleeo Asw Blackburn Boo Bruington Bruington Atama Hte Dakseth Seine Trackbuarn

New Trial Granted for Hedgepeth in Warehouse Theft Case

Judge Green orders a new trial for Marion Hedgepeth of Caameth Pluffs after a conviction for breaking and entering a warehouse and ransacking a safe. The ruling cites an imperfect record and the case stems from circumstantial evidence. Hedgepeth, a known criminal, had been released from Missouri penitentiary months earlier on a train robbery conviction amid prison unrest.

Green Marion Hedgepeth Caameth Pluffs Griagtel Hedgepeth Missouris Penitentiary Wosestithe

Farmer Injured by Calf Kick Near Atlantic

Wilkin Neth, a farmer living near Atlantic, was seriously injured while milking a cow. The frightened animal kicked him, his side struck by a hoof and two ribs broken.

Wilkin Neth Atlantic Tier

Des Moines Collision Claims Life of Seth Northrup

Seth Northrup aged unknown died thirty minutes after colliding with a grocery wagon in Des Moines He was the son of Frank Northrup a department store owner The incident occurred near White Siding and involved a gro cery wagon per the report

Seth Northrup Ihl Des Moines Frank Northrup

Elopement and Fatal Incidents Reported in Iowa News

A Marshalltown couple eloped to Cedar Rapids after a telegram marriage announcement. The Ames Short Course reports about 250 students in corn and stock judging with prominent men scheduled each evening. A Des Moines jeweler died after mistaking a postasarum for drinking water. An Orange City youth, KF Dykatra’s adopted son, fatally shot himself while rabbit hunting. In Wagenbergsburg, Edward Griffin killed his brother Jasper during a quarrel. causes not yet learned.

Ames Amex Peter Hadlin Jewell Des Moines Wasemar KF Dykatra Orange City Buwt Rabbit Edward Griffin Bwmmelsburg Jasper

Garmoe Estate Bequest To Morningside And Fort Dodge Church

Tsnao Garmoe a Fort Dodge pioneer died Monday night after a yearlong illness. His estate valued between 100000 and 154000 will be divided between First Methodist Episcopal Church of Fort Dodge and Morningside College in Sioux City. The will delays delivery until Mrs Garmoe’s death. Garmoe, 80, helped found the Commercial National Bank and built major Fort Dodge business blocks. His widow survives. the couple had no children. Executors hold the exact shares uncertain but favor Fort Dodge church.

Garmoe Tsnao Garmoe Fort Dodge First Methodist Episcopal Church of Morningside College Sioux City Garnoe Mice Viera

Six Husbands Seek Idea in Min’s Misdirection

Carolyn Edna Heytstanley Beckwith Perry Thornton Carlson, a striking woman, vanishes from John Carlson of Alberta, Canada. Carlson travels to Des Moines to search, meeting John Edward Perry who claims she is his wife. They pursue clues across towns, confronting multiple former husbands as they seek the missing woman.

Carolyn Edina Min Carolyn Edna Heytstanley- Beckwith-Perry-Thornton-e Carlson John Carlson Alberta Canada Des Molines Carlson Des Moines John Edward Perry Newton Elhe

Thousands of Game Fish Die in Shallow Eastern Ponds

Thousands of fish perish in shallow ponds and sloughs along the Mississippi river lowlands near Burlington as freezing and evaporation trap them in landlocked pools. With midwinter mildness delaying severe freeze, salvage by locals grows, while calls for congressional or state aid to remove fish from their prisons gain momentum.

Hurlington Missiasippi Congress

Local Student Wounded Near High School in Des Moines

O. W. Fetters of Washington Tennessee and Highland Park College in Des Moines was mysteriously shot just above the heart on Tuesday while walking near the gun club en route to school. Fetters claims he cannot explain the shooting and was struck suddenly.

A. Washington, Tn Highland Park College Des Moines Fetters

Fire injures operator at Albia picture show

A pantie occurred at the Crystal moving picture shows in Albia when the film caught fire and flames sprayed into the crowd. T. C. Hammond, a proprietor operating the projector, was badly burned about the face and hands.

Albia Fim Tre T. C. Hammond

Ketchum Seeks Re election for Railroad Commissioner

Marshalltown candidate Ketchum announces bid for re election as Railroad Commissioner. Bancroft postmaster Wilbur F Laidly editor of the Bancroft Register, son of a Baptist preacher, was arrested on a complaint by the Pestal Inspector J D Farrell alleging a 134 shortage. Principal Will McKee of the Huatad public schools is reported injured after a June incident at Walnut, thrown from a buggy into barbed wire fence.

Ketchum Marshalltown Pesmaster Wibur F. Laidly Bancroft Bancroft Register J. D. Farrell Will McKee Huatad Public Schools Walnut

The Anti-Saloon Fight in Washington

Washington correspondence reports vested interests push Congress toward prohibitory legislation. Anti prohibition lobby targets the capital to mold national policy while debating if a prohibition tide will crest or recede. Debates cover tax revenue from internal duties and potential cuts to wet states funding as regional fears fuel the national movement.

Washington Congress Ntuation Wien United States South Nquor Tor Jan Zere

Dead and Injured List 57 919 in Year’s Toll

A New York Frilurine annual tally reports 35 012 killed and 23 ?07 injured in accidents this year. Major causes include earthquakes 21 512 killed 3 002 injured storms 4 200 killed 1 563 injured rail wrecks 811 killed 2 639 injured and automobile crashes 229 killed 70 percent injured. Also 2 260 deaths in wrecks of vessels and 402 drownings. Philadelphia Rapid Transit preps for a strike as union leaders dispute talks. New York rent strikes spread as lower East Side tenants resist rents and landlord concessions.

New York Venela Philadelphia Philadelphia Rapid Trapair Company Shea Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway New New Yorky Leasora

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