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Newspaper

Alden Times

Location

Alden, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1909

Page

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Boundary dispute tense in South America amid Alcorta ruling

The article reports rising tensions over the Peru Bolivia boundary dispute as Alcorta signals a potential decision. It notes fears of impacts on Argentina and mentions political figures and reactions, with uncertainty about future steps and regional stability.

Alcorta Peru Bolivia ALY Toy Pua Pire Noasentime Bera Plalivog Senor Betes Minis Bern Gidadina

Fragmentary AP item hints at injuries and deaths

Fragmented readable text mentions wounded and killed individuals, references to names and places, and scattered phrases about events. The source lacks coherent context or complete facts, preventing a clear, confirmable summary while preserving readable entities.

Pogdish Nectar Dead in Sioux City Market Note

Pogdish Nectar died in Sioux City after a disturbance at the stock market. Friday quotations show Sous City Jive market with top prices around six dollars and eighty-five cents. Insight notes NedrSead Sioux City as the location of the event and market activity.

Sioux City Omarket Deeves

Well Known Democrat Dew Pranklin Pietow Ciserton

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a prebate court in Lavingeton county Missouri and references names and districts but provides insufficient readable facts for a definitive event or outcome.

Dew Pranklin Pietow Ciserton Lavingeton County Chiliteothe Mallore Misshord

Milwaukee Police Raid Nets Counterfeit Plot Items

Police in Milwaukee seized counterfeit currency including dollars half dollars quarters and a complete counterfeit phiant during a raid late Friday. Investigators recovered a quantity of notes and equipment linked to the counterfeiting operation.

Milwaukee

Turbulent Senate Vote On Metis Amendments Intractable Fray

Fragmentary notes describe a Senate roll call on proposed Metis amendments with Republicans Beveridge Orstew Brewin Garkett Chipp Crawford Cummins Dolliver La Mullette Nefeon and a lone Democrat supporting the affirmative. The outcome and timetable remain uncertain as debate continues, with procedural battles shaping the path to a possible Friday vote and House action looming.

Gutstock Beveridge Nilfana Orstew Kansas Brewin Nebraska Garkett Chipp Minnesota Crawford Saath Dua Cummins Dolliver Awa la Mullette Wisconsin Nefeon Loauisiana

Russian Plath Storm and Hail Ravage Farmlands

Severe storms sweep through Sari Tev and Pushageneser Yekaterthoetar causing extensive farm damage. Many horses and cattle killed as fields lie ruined. Officials estimate losses may reach the million.

Sari Tev Pushageneser Yekaterthoetar Killea Dota

Mad Dog Epidemic Sparks Evacuations Near Epherdwood

The article reports numerous families leaving the Mammen coil area near Eft herwood Louisiana due to a beeat provaleice caused by Dyroe Pherbia among local chops. Residents fear hot steam emissions are a key factor in the mal dog epidemic and seek safer containment.

Mammen Coil Heeds Eftherwood

French Senate Adopts Extradition Treaty Report

The French Senate on Thursday approved the Franco-American extradition convention outlining mutual agreement on surrender procedures and jurisdiction between France and the United States.

French Senate

Floods Kill Several as Missouri River Rises

Unprecedented rains and melted snow flood the Missouri valley causing rivers to overflow in Missouri and Kansas. A wreck occurs on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line near Pomona with ten cars, four wrecked and submerged. Many towns evacuate as shortages of bread and supplies spread, relief efforts organized across districts.

Missouri Valley Missouri and Kansas Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Kansas City Denver Pomona Fan Empartn Chilfeothe Moo Pra Etrearia Shone Owas

Assassination Attempt Report Mentioned in Fragmentary Text

Fragmentary OCR mentions an assassination attempt connected to a priest and multiple witnesses. The legible parts reference a possible attack, a Westhead protest, and scattered numbers or codes, but names, places, and clear events remain unclear.

Fragmented OCR Night Note Teases Unclear Local Item

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions names and places in garbled text. It appears to reference local people or events but lacks coherent details or context to identify a clear report or outcome.

Unclear text fragment on Colombian political parties and unity

The readable lines indicate a discussion of Colombian politics with mentions of party alignment and a possible need for a resolution. Names, places, dates, and concrete outcomes are not clearly stated, leaving the main event ambiguous.

Howe Colombia

Branee Government Backs Delay On License State Talks

Branee authorities, facing a tight budget and other demographic pressures, decided not to present an immediate plan for state licensing. Officials say the move aims to stabilize the budget and avoid drawing up new terms while economic conditions are unsettled.

Fragmentary OCR: Violence Report with Firing Incident

A garbled OCR fragment describes a person moving in darkness and four shots being fired by an armed figure. Other readable elements mention a duegar and a beaute sem Herbert, but most of the text is incoherent and names are unclear.

Son Duegar Herbert

Train Robbery Suspect Trial Delayed to September

The scheduled trial of accused train robbers Pere Berson Gordon and Jack Shel was postponed. Details indicate the proceeding in Gureidga, Nebr on Mary Seashell was moved to September after a delay.

Yrind Pere Berson Dimes Gordon Jack Shel Tom Mary Seashell Boagin

Kissel Sails for Baroy in Restraint of Trade Case

Gustav Kissel, tied to officers and directors of the American Sugar Refining Company in a conspiracy and restraint of trade matter, sailed for Europe on Wednesday after being granted permission to go abroad by Judge Land.

Kissel Baroy Gustav Kissel Ftefhuing Company Europe Judge Land

Revolution in Colombia surrounds government in exile in London

Reports indicate a revolt has erupted in Colombia against President Rafael Reyes who currently resides in London. The chaotic situation involves opposition factions challenging the government and threatens regional stability. Citizens report disrupted commerce and tense streets as authorities move to restore order.

Colombia Republic of Colombia Rafe Reyes Republic London

Senate grants six months salary to Hale widow

Following a long established cue for respect to its employee the senate Wednesday voted six months salary to the widow of its late chaplain Dr Edward Everett Hale.

Tne Senate Edward Everett Hale

Hawkeyes Lose Hee Life As Flood Strands City

In a tragic flood report from Counlib area near Lake Menina Indian Creek overflowed after heavy rains. Mia Kraaninger, 58, wife of John Kraaninger, disappeared Monday while search parties sought a missing man. The city faced widespread flooding with several inches of water raising to two to four feet downtown and along central streets. Residents faced evacuations as homes and stores were immersed, and rescue crews battled high waters to recover the missing.

Mia Mary Krannhiger John Kraantiger Sen Lake Menina Indian Creek Coune Bhutts Sixteenth Street Tndian Creek Witter Diu Audeag Greatoahetiaige Amd Puting Earl Eolumaiesten Uae Warinthes Tranedreiks

DIES OF BLED POESOSNING SEE Parker A Veteran Pucieci

Fragmented OCR reads like a war era obituary for Parker a veteran of the civil war. The piece mentions burial details, service years, and a community notice about his death from a poisoning incident.

Raft luoads blamed in confusing operational note

Fragmentary OCR text mentions blamed rafts and a mixing of names and terms. Key entities include Poteet and VM without clear context. The passage appears to describe a transportation or safety incident with unspecified blame and procedural details.

Desperate Iowa River Flood Threat Raises Alarm

Destructive flood warnings sweep across the Des Moines area as river levels surge toward dangerous heights. Officials fear towns may be isolated as debris-clogged waterways hamper evacuations and road access. A potential disaster looms with sustained rains worsening river conditions and threatening local communities.

Towa Railroad Stadsdea Revenue Report

The Towa Tailroads report 9 822 mileage with gross earnings of 67 745 299 535 and expenses of 48 Felons. Net earnings per mile stand at 1 557 61. For Juut the gross earnings are 7 220 008d with operating expenses of 101 Tach and net earnings per mile of 1a ea ed.

Towa Juut

City council to buy plant. special meeting planned

Roch Rapids city council moves to purchase Phont Feist Jianustrys plant from cater works owners. Special meeting will address the deal, with talk of paving and city takeover of ownership. Details unclear due to damaged text but centers on a city buyout and related arrangements.

Roch Rapids Phont Feist Jianustrys Giapids Hessao Nesetiathens Owls Cater Works Todd Arte Petelence Fianiv Preedov Cee der Vibe

Burglary Allegation Involving Percy Taylor Note

Wanted for Ouiaha Hobbury toelar Plupads peaftee arrested it pear note of Percy Taylor, sbedkoon tmahe for burglary. The padmer consisted of water jetel tebe, bracetets, rings, echaoine, buttons and eted pine. Pay des WH tee returned to Obiata: a8 s00nts reguisition papers issued.

Percy Tieylor Elis Obiata

Boy Disappears in Harlan Shelby County Search Underway

In Harlan and western Shelby county neighbors search for 15 year old John Gruene baum after he was sent to the field by guardian Ben Zimmerman to cut weeds and failed to return. Extensive efforts continue as authorities and residents join the hunt.

Harlan Shelby County John Gruenebaum Feld Ben Zimmerman

Training School Institute Opens Fourth Annual Session

The fourth annual session of the Institute for Sunday school teachers and workers opened in Marshalltown with a good enrollment. The program continues through Wednesday, July 14.

Ineernational District Training School Marshalltown

Minister Found Dead in Bed After Sunday Night

Rev. Frank H. Wellemeyr was found dead in bed Sunday night. Cause of death listed as heart failure. Medical examiner and local authorities confirming the death and noting no immediate foul play.

Frank H. Wellemeyr

Fragmented OCR tale of a fabled Fourth of July event

The distorted text describes a Fourth of July celebration with disrupted ceremonies and interference from unrelated groups. It references celebratory activities, weather conditions, and mentions a spectator crowd and riders, but many names and details are garbled, leaving a partial sense of a large public observance.

Quartet Veo Ball Game Ends in Fatal Stabbing at Park

At Portinedle Harbor on the Fourth of July a brawl erupted during a Quark Veo baseball game. Luke Winn allegedly stabbed a prosperous farmer, Parchen, who had arrived with a young woman. Winn is jailed in Greenfield. Parchen is reported to die from his wounds.

Fpontanelle Luke Winn Portinedle Harry Parden Luke Whin Winn Greenfied Parchen

Mason City Church Leader Serves as Chief of Police Night

Dr. Carlton, pastor at Mason City Methodist Church, acted as chief of police for one night. A wrestling match between Anderson and Kings from Algona was canceled with mild protests. A prize fight was uneventful. Two colored men were arrested. Francis Purinton, son of C. Purinton, was shot in Boone during an early Fourth of July celebration. a loaded shell caused a through-and-through wound to his left arm.

Woo OW. Carlton Mason City Anderson Amd Ist Kings Algona Carlton Saya Francis Purinton C. C. Purinton Boone

Nine Saloons Reopen After Seizure of Liquor Stocks

Nine of Marshalltown's sixteen saloons reopened after prior seizures of liquor stocks on search warrants. The nine outlets restarting business account for most of the establishments changed nonmar ownership through a deal, with three remaining shut and several others having transferred to new parties.

Marshalltown

Interurban Line Proposal At Hazelton Meeting

A large turnout from many cities in the region attended a Hazelton meeting to discuss an Interurban Line. The proposal envisions a route from Oelwein southwest through Hazelton and Independence to Vinton, aiming to provide rail service through the area.

Hazelton Ife Oelwein Independence Vinton

Im provised cannon explodes in Town City injuring man

Hias Hand Elmer Poggenpoh exploded an improvised cannon loaded with giant powder at Town City. His left hand was blown off and a piece of the bomb was driven through his cage. His condition is critical.

Elmer Town City

Mra Sunday Under the Knife

A telegram received in Marshall reports Mrs Sunday underwent a serious extensive surgical operation in Rochester Minnesota. Evangelist W A Sundey sent the update stating the nurse is improving and requests prayers for Mrs Sunday’s recovery.

Mra Marshalls Town W. A. Sundey Rochester Minn

Quake Strikes Sicily In New Messina Disaster

A fresh earthquake hit Sicily and Messina on Thursday, adding to December shocks. The tremors caused collapsing walls, fires, and widespread ruin as residents fled to open streets. Reports vary, but fatalities and damage appear extensive across Calabria and Sicily.

Sicily Messina Dee Vestan Hegelo

Epurns H. H. Rogers Fortune Dispute

Edward Rogers, Watonga Oklahoma blacksmith and brother of the late Henry H. Rogers of Standard, rejects his brother’s fortune. Letters from Henry’s attorney were refused for withdrawal from the post office. Estrangement began ten years ago after a loan request denial during Henry’s visit. Ed Rogers faces a possible government job offer at Fort Sim with $390 monthly pay and $15 monthly rations.

Glackamith Edward Rogers Henry H. Rogers Rogers Watonga Okla

Fight for the Pennants. Sentences Man to Wheat Field

John Cunningham, a negro, was fined $100 and sentenced in Hutchinson Kansas to six months in jail for bootlegging. Judge Campbell paroled Guy Pingham to work off his fine in the wheat fields amid harvest hand demands.

John Cunningham Hutchinson Kan Judtge Campbell Guy Pingham

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