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Newspaper
Alden Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
Neatly garbled page text outlines a police report mix of missing girl and disrupted events over seventeen days. It notes a girl vanished and several clues misread through cluttered words, with stray phrases suggesting searches, possible suspects, and scattered observations across a chaotic transcript.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a circus pier and a faded path, suggesting a test or event related to a patrol or patrol vehicle. Names and locations are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about a truck and a test.
A garbled OCR item mentions a powder product and a grower, with unclear actions and dates. The readable fragments reference a varied sequence of events around seeds, markets, and regions, but the text remains fragmented. No coherent names or concrete outcomes emerge from the legible portions.
A recent murder case from Sapte is reported with near Lula references. Mes Moy Sapp is named as the deceased, with dates indicating a late September event and a suspect being pursued by authorities. The fragmentary record notes perjury and a pretrial progression in the murder inquiry.
A firework powder blast at Windsor station in Missouri injures thirty and leaves seven dead. Names linked to the wreck include station staff and tramps among the casualties. reports describe scattered debris and widespread damage. Rescue efforts and investigations follow as officials confirm the tragedy.
Readable parts mention a student event and testing context with names likely garbled. The fragment references a Penns, Viet student, and timing around a debate or speech. No clear outcome or complete facts are present to establish a full event card.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a wounded incident in New York involving Doone and a dark event. The text mentions Pasadena and San Toete like misreads and lists several names and places without clear context.
A report from Tuesday notes the Sait Daehn Comiprisity presented at Vor Great Packing Plant near Weber Pososgft. The company approved proceeding with site selection for a $1,000,000 project in Whintpeg Manitoba, with potential economic impact and job creation.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Germany, a foreign office, a company, and a planned review or consideration. The readable phrases hint at international affairs, possibly a Moroccan situation and embassy or ministers, but details are garbled and names are not recoverable.
A blast at a dynamite operation near Gadenna Kanree killed miners James Mitchell and William Murphy. The incident occurred as forty sets of dynamite were ignited causing immediate deaths. Local authorities examined the scene and mourners gathered for the two men.
Fourteen year old Frank Hughey, son of John Hughey of Mt Vernon Tilt, died in a Louisville and Nashville train accident when he was struck and his body was torn.
A startling street attack in Alexander Texas follows a horsewhipping of Rev. C. E. L. Worten and his wife by Bonita Swartsendberg. The incident occurred in front of bystanders as the minister and his wife walked downtown after a vacation. The assailant confronted Worten with a large horsewhip and struck him about the head and shoulders before authorities or bystanders intervened.
A chaotic delegates gathering over Chandler Trads nomination faced opposition from key figures including Hoda AL Dixo of Washington County and Los Toate. The meeting struggled with procedural disputes while calls for a fair selection and order amid confusion dominated the board.
A 20 year old woman, Miss Harry Pesesen, was fatally shot near Ger Park by Harry Parker aged 20. Parker fled after the crime and is accused of pursuing the victim for property claims before the killing. The record notes Parker’s alleged statements and escape. the investigation continues.
The flyer set new world marks before an exhausted engine forced a landing. He maintained altitude briefly after touchdown, and observers noted the bold performance and the pilot's endurance during the test flight.
Sheriff Dan Vo Stein was imprisoned in Akron Ohio on mayoral order for contempt of court after he refused to bring two prisoners before the mayor for preliminary murder charges. The incident occurred late Tuesday night under Mayor Sawyer, who asserted the sheriff acted beyond his jurisdiction.
Wednesday trolley charity day in Bloomington WI featured Bloomington women guiding streetcars while the Logmington dengue team faced a country club side. A ball at Miller Park wrapped the program and about 5000 dollars was raised for several charitable institutions.
Anton Krajne of Sheboygan Wisconsin was killed when pushed from a porch at his boarding house while asleep. Two fellow Lithuanians are under arrest in connection with the incident.
Mrs. J. T. Webster of Atlante Ih swallowed a bottle said to contain medicine with arsenic. The act, believed to be poisoning, left her likely fatally harmed. Police and medical staff reported the incident as a suspected deliberate poisoning.
Authorities order removal of alleged social evil in the "Red Light" district of Des Moines as part of a crusade led by newspapers against a supposed trust. The drive targets landlords, bondsmen, money lenders, and soil merchants, threatening residency changes for those not complying or registering with police. The Iowa Humane Society and police warn all affected residents to register or risk being labeled undesirable citizens.
A Meservey dispute escalates into a townwide disturbance after a shopper clashed with a clerk over peanuts. Police intervene as several individuals are restrained and local tensions rise, with a county sheriff stepping in to restore order and calm briefly.
Highland Park college of Des Moines drew a color line by excluding negroes from admission and campus life. The action sparked resentment among thousands of Black residents and drew condemnation from the Iowa and Nebraska Negro Baptist Associations as a major setback for the race in Iowa. President Loring cited no personal animus but noted white students refused to attend chapel or share classes with Black students, despite otherwise good conduct.
Stein tragedy case ends as Mrs Morris Stein and her mother Mrs Mary Dasard are discharged after police clearance. Chief Johnston recommends dropping the fugitive from justice charge and bondsmen be released. The pair had faced $1000 bonds while investigations into the Loudonville shooting continued.
Two tramps angered by being thrown off a Rock Island tin alleged theft attempt to wreck the Wilton accommodation passenger train. They placed debris on the track around a curve, aiming to lift and derail the engine, but the engineer diverted power to avert disaster. Suspects were captured at Wilton.
A sad accident near Kanawha killed rif ford Hownett—son of Charles Howlin—while he was hauling grain with a threshing machine. The team frightened and bolted. he tried to stop them and was thrown, run over, and died about 11 p.m. after the 4 p.m. incident. He was four and one half miles north of town.
A Davenport woman dies by her own action in a noted Turdiman Unusual Series. Reports describe multiple recent suicides linked to home visits, including Mrs Paul TMnach, wife of a Security Fire Insurance chief adjuster, and Mrs Hrach at Mrs M F Rieger's home. Additional cases recount a Chicago death after a daughter’s passing and Albert VI Zuber seeking chloral. Mrs Max Deahner and Mrs George Keppy are noted in a carbolic acid incident.
A troubled report describes a man tied to the Veniceens oof Sursica and a gas incident after an emotional letter to Tos Wits. The scene includes a hospital transport, a public wedding party, and doctors saying little hope of recovery as investigators consider suicide or foul play.
Ling from Den Molinea to Council Hiutsn forms Tine to Atoines 4 etc Tints and Western railway with national headquarters at Terre Dyamd. The company capitalized at $100,000 plans a line from Council Cliffs to Des Moines with western extension to Miscaliog. Founders include Robert Vittaery Norwalk No W Plansen Ens Was T CL Waller WS Carlo and ROS Bannister Des Moines and A Sawyer Pierre state agent.
Davenport boy Harold Plenty, 11, who left after an aggravated wandering illness, returned home a week after his parents and police gave him up for dead. He traveled to Clinton, across the state to Zion City, back to Chicago, then Omaha and Clinton, using half fare and just enough money to reach home, hungry but welcomed as the prodigal son.
A midnight blaze partially destroyed the Arlington hotel in Iowa City. Fire damaged contents. TH W Bowers and wife and several guests narrowly escaped suffocation or cremation, fleeing in night clothes. Loss estimated under 3000 dollars with 1000 dollars insured.
Reverend J. E. Berger of Des Moines collapsed with paralysis while delivering a sermon at Mount Zion church in Loring during the Evangelical church quarterly conference. He died later at the parsonage.
Mrs Arthur Cunningham of Des Moines a bride of four weeks died from severe burns after a gasoline stove exploded. Gasoline sprayed over her and flames enveloped her instantly as she was being taken to the Methodist hospital.
Across the state the Republican convention nominated W J D Evans of Hampton for Supreme Judge in a field of nine. He is currently a district judge. A Burlington couple was robbed by an unknown footpad in the residence district. it is the second holdup this week, causing alarm among residents.
From Lima Dern comes word Annie Peck has reached 25,000 feet on a mountaintop ascent, breaking prior records. Peck, the persistent explorer, faced scarce funds and dangerous routes as she completed the highest ascent yet by a major climber, aided by Swiss guides and seasoned experience.
The article notes John Sinclair’s Statistical Account of Scotland describing May Day rites in Perthshire where boys gather on the moors to form a circle, prepare a fire and custard, bake a large cake, and blindfold a participant to choose pieces. One piece is burned and a boy tied to leap three flames, suggesting past human sacrifice to ensure a fruitful summer in old Highland custom.
Mrs Clive, famed London actress, detested Garrick yet witnessed his performance in King Lear. Her volatile temper flared as she taunted him and then wept at his poignant acting, finally exclaiming that he could act a gridiron. This odd tribute appeared in T P’s Weekly.
Fragmentary quotes show Miss Bloomer praised for keeping youth and age. Miss Oda remarks on her vigor while Miles Choellus responds with a quip about wisdom. The source text appears as a playful, clipped dialogue excerpt from Philadelphia press material.
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