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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
3
A voyage near Sunt hed uncovers divers brought relics from the Armada wrecks. Weights of powder and a musket barrel impression reveal a copper pan lid, a two inch diameter copper bullet, a Spaniard’s rib, gilt copper plate with emblems, and a man grant inscription. Notes weave in and out with unrelated modern mentions and historical digressions.
Des Moines reeled after the death of Tes Maines, millionaire financier, who drowned in the North River near the Warren county line two miles from Fort Des Moines. No witnesses. theories include a ford gone wrong or possible suicide. Maines, reportedly among Iowa’s wealthiest men, left substantial insurers and investments. he had five children and is survived by his wife.
A fragmentary notice discusses a pledge to promote marriage within the community. It mentions certification and an obligation linked to weddings and family life, aiming to influence social expectations among mothers and daughters. The text references public sentiment and potential institutional support to foster matrimony.
The piece notes Staite’s embarrassment over treatment and describes varied reactions to a governor home project. It references officials and local responses, highlighting tensions around dignity, authority, and political processes in the Des Moines area.
Fragmentary OCR shows a push by Highlands to relocate amid a tangle of fund allocations and committee delays. Details are unclear but reference to accounts, boards, and planned timelines suggest financial reorganization and scheduling of a move.
A crowded scene at Crandstand as Lis Atta and others were injured while a wagon parade progressed through Nene. Emergency crews arrived, and detours were set to clear the area while authorities investigated the precipitating crash on the rough road.
Unclear readable text indicates council or public utility introduces a gas fee or arrears plan. Mentions penalties of at least $1000 and potential fines. Limited legible details on parties or dates. Further context not available.
Governor Cummins granted permission for Justice Mentzer to attend the funeral of his two daughters Pauline and Ida Mentzer who drowned at Mum boldt. Mentzer serves a twenty five year term in Anamosa penitentiary for killing the city marshal of Hum hildt, with clemency considered as an extraordinary act following tragedy.
In Humboldt Iowa two sisters, Pauline and Ida, are reported drowned after tumbling from a rock bank into the river during a boating mishap. Nelson attempted to rescue, reaching shore thrice as the bank crumbled. Police and coroner investigations follow. preliminary notes suggest heart trouble or drowning as causes.
Mopieil Atsug and Rex Thehioniein are involved in a unlawful business scheme tied to Get Rich Quick Cancer arrest in Council Bluffs. The article recounts a contracted plan, legal actions, and a prominent company facing records and court scrutiny amid unusual schemes and local officials.
An unclear report describes Shaw and a cabby’s incident with references to waiting for something and a sequence of disjointed events. Names and places are garbled, but mentions a person named Shaw, a city or region, and a tense scene with duty, fear, and death implied. The text remains fragmented and hard to extract a coherent narrative from.
Information filed in Des Moines follows disclosures in a high profile murder case. Hen Beresh Gathvelda stands charged with the murder of Prita Westbrook. Defendants Den Berg and Tatham Wye Veth secured counsel. the defense claims alibi while the prosecution presents damning testimony. Police pursue additional leads and potential connections to a nearby shooting case as investigators seek to establish timelines and credibility.
Wes Moines August 23 report notes Valtert Armstrong once secretary nominee faces scrutiny over alleged misuse of Treasury connections to boost his insurance firm. The letter to a pottery manufacturer accuses Armstrong of leveraging his former post to gain favorable terms. Authorities weigh the claims and potential impact on business and politics.
Secretary MacVicar reverts at opening of session of the league as delegates gather to discuss national issues and oversight. Mayor of Pudedo attends as the league president and chairmanship themes dominate the agenda.
In a practice session, Iowans gear up to shoot four veteran athletes at an event in Housta. Burt Rile and thirteen others are noted as participants. Town drills focused on yardages of 40 and 60 meters, mirroring Illinois teams.
Secretary of State Martin's biennial land report critical of the public land act proposes drastic amendments. It highlights a monopoly danger for the first applicant, restrains occupants, and outlines conditions for surveying and pricing before sales.
A heated political clash over census figures may block a temperance measure in Atlantic. Officials report census results showing Athapic population could alter consent petition thresholds, prompting a lawsuit against the city council to strike names and preserve the 68 percent rule.
A Dubuque County woman, Martha Mssenburg, died after being bitten by a rat snake while feeding chickens at her Lore home. The snake struck with six bites, causing intense suffering before death. The incident occurred in Dubuque County, with authorities reporting the fatal bite on the day of the incident.
Museatine Aug 26. Mr and Mrs Ig Marx long held as Taupeit islanders by federal authorities have been released and allowed to enter Muscatine through actions of relatives who telegrammed President Roosevelt and Senator Allison. A bond of 3000 dollars was posted. The rescued couple hastened home.
Des Moines reports a surge in activity as an ice trust ramps up pricing from 20 to 30 cents per hundred. The delivery fee dispute ties into a broader anti trust question challenged by Park County district court as unconstitutional.
Des Moines reports the death of F. E. Haley at 8375 this morning tied to the Catholic Knights of Columbus and the commercial travelers organization. Haley recently attended an insurance meeting and became ill, passing away soon after, with burial arrangements to follow at the home locale of his associates.
A mid word fragment notes a distillery purchase near Oskaloosa Iowa with references to Tenaga and a predecessor site. The report cites a figure around 549000 dollars and mentions a historic battler and favored sign, but the text is garbled and details are unclear.
James C. Savery a multi millionaire mine owner and former Des Moines pioneer dies in Anaconda Montana at age noted in the record. He built a notable telegraph and bank career in Iowa and is remembered as a leading figure in Des Moines and Cable.
Fragmentary OCR text reports an individual named Anfiees writing from St Louis about court action or a legal matter. The note mentions a Mrs Wiel Torpauldienwien and a police response, with vague references to a personal dispute and a demand for a suit or damages.
Three men were wounded in a desperate boat confrontation as gunfire erupted near Quincy. Eyewitnesses recount a struggle aboard the craft ending with a revolver discharged and a man struck in the neck. Police later detained suspects as investigators piece together the sequence of events.
Fragmented report indicates Thomas Mikulas of Cedar Rapids tried to take his life at a local cemetery on Aug 2. The account notes he severed his throat with a blade, but the ensuing details are unclear. a second individual, someone named Durbin, is mentioned in vague terms amid the damaged text.
A man known by many aliases, including Mila der and Becker, was arrested in Clinton. He is wanted in Davenport on a $30 check forgery linked to the Iowa State Bank and a bank shop action. Authorities say he is dangerous and pursued by W. H. Schroeder and James Schroeder.
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