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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
3
A lengthy, fragmented piece recounts a range of topics from priceless china collections and medallion exhibits to notes on Goats fever, Alpine huts, and World War era relics. It includes references to figures like Leon persevered, Major Liertogks, and various European locales, with scattered observations on science, industry, and ancient landmarks.
Wealthy donors push to rename Weston College, with funds earmarked to endow the change. A conference led by Bishop Woolly of Des Moines and others meets to discuss renaming amid opposition. If approved, the school would open under a new title with no debt, plans for a $110,000 endowment, and a student body around 600. Dr O Whepltart will attend.
Sensational Des Moines murder case unfolds with arrest of W. L. Carter on the charge. Reports say the victimGraesser was found dead with unclear wounds, while local inquiries in Des Moines reveal shifting testimonies and public interest in the outcome of the case.
A chaotic incident at a hotel involves a chorus girl fleeing a mob attack after a violent disruption in a Paris or regional theater troupe. The event ends with the performer shaken, clothing torn, and sponsors moving to secure the scene while authorities respond. The narrative is filled with fragmented names and garbled phrases, but depicts fear, fire alarm, and mass panic among the troupe.
Police took Eva Tanguay and her husband into custody after a tense incident at a Des Moines theater. The actress allegedly instructed her husband to force a window open during a performance, prompting fear and a braked door confrontation with a guard. The brakeman intervened, the couple were restrained until arrival of Des Moines authorities, and manager Foster secured court release before business resumed.
Ambitious bank expansion reported in Clay County as three new banks, Citizens Savings Bank of Webb, Royal Bank, and another unnamed unit, file incorporation papers in the state house. Principal backers include A. Hubbard, formerly of Spencer and recently cashier at Sioux City bank, with A. Smith of York and other local figures financing the $10,000 start. Institutions list Webb, York, and nearby towns as the planned locations and stake names include Wachoof, Hubbard, and Johnson among others.
Police report indicates two men fought aboard a moving train. One tramp allegedly hurled the other from the car, leaving him severely injured and near death. Witnesses recall a chaotic struggle as bystanders urged aid and the train sped away. Investigators described critical injuries and possible life-threatening conditions pending medical updates. Authorities are reviewing security footage and testimonies to identify the assailant and determine motive.
A long, disjointed OCR passage discusses a Geological Survey bulletin on drier peat as fuel in Iowa. It mentions petroleum, peat yields, and farm and industry contexts, referencing figures and locations in a garbled form. The text preserves the sense of a scientific report evaluating peat energy potential, with scattered mentions of measurements, regional names, and historical notes.
Fifteen hundred educators attend the state convention to push for changes in laws. Delegates discuss strategies, advocate reforms, and outline proposed measures affecting education policy and budgeting. Local officials and union leaders participate.
McWilliams in failing health at Anamosa Penitentiary. Atmingsu, it. DAs, 28 WW Bo Mel is fhe where inden sentence ty le Hithered dormit of his wife and tive ehik Alren de 40 tablivne healt and may tor tive UG phe tae tinea for his exurculion. He wenther de da. He is ney becomng very nervous aid dis Weakensiar psycical coun GENO ds plated perceptiblie. Hee will prob abs beoret may odh ge the pristh hospital da a few cups and Roi lurdly dkele thas he wil return from per age.
An African American man clashes with a flagman during a May incident in Kentucky. Police respond as a crowd inclines public safety personnel. The man is shot when he opens fire during an attempted arrest, fatally wounded.
Arlon Lebaeria was found guilty of manslaughter for the killing of John Metloy and sentenced to five years in penitentiary. Metloy, a state official, had his home robbed amid a wave of local crime. A separate item notes a record New York seat price on the grain exchange at 95,000 dollars plus a 2,000 fee, totaling 97,000 dollars.
Barhyte, proprietor of a restaurant, was forcibly ejected by Silas Yades who, in a violent overreaction, allegedly stabbed Barhyte in the back with a knife during a Chrishiaias celebration disturbance. Yides was arrested and bound over to the grand jury on a $5,000 bond.
In Clinton Washington on December 28 Charles Hansen, a teenage farmer, died from injuries after an accidental shotgun discharge mangled his arm. He suffered lengthy medical care but succumbed to complications. Nearby, Henry McKirahan, a railroad clerk, was killed in a Nesyshaps, TL wreck. his fiancée Miss Hister Crandall identified the body, and they planned to wed on Christmas Day before his funeral at Big Rock.
J S Eddy a veteran post office clerk from Clinton died in his car near Green Island Christmas Mountains after remarking he must hustle to finish the Green Island mail. He was last seen in Sabula, remains sent to Bellevue then home to Clinton.
A valuable prize bull leaped from a moving train near Reno Thirty Miles an Hour. The animal vanished into fields near Musteetime Georgia as responders chased but could not recapture it. The incident disrupted a distribution route and prompted searches by local officials.
A Minburn youth allegedly threw a snowball packed with glass that struck a man in the eye in Milburg Minnesota, causing a severe injury. A physician reported permanent damage may ensue and the youth may face arrest or prosecution.
Readable fragments describe Henry Haffey and Hera Haffey connected to murders and deaths near Livingston Montana. Mentions Jessie Tugun, her husband murdered in a Sherfey Woods cottage, and various locals. Details unclear due to garbled OCR but centers on fam ily tragedy and linked killings.
A chaotic report from the Iowa Meat Producers' Association indicates that commission men at major stock markets plan to postpone any advance in commissions. Directors of the five exchanges hold the power to set a new schedule, despite strong opposition from farmers and districts including Missouri, Kansas, and Minnesota. Letters and petitions from midwestern states show broad resistance to the proposed increase and a push toward independent commission halls at the five markets.
Des Moines society leader Mrs. Arthee Tryde, wife of a wealthy citizen, relieved a shivering Salvation Army recruit at a busy downtown corner. The rich donor exchanged places so the girl could warm up, drawing attention from shoppers and potentially boosting temporary recruits from Des Moines 400. In Council Bluffs, a telegram delivered Christmas Eve brought sad news to Rev. James O May as he heard his sister in Webster Mass had died, ending Santa Claus telegrams at the church.
Two men Richards and Westcrip faced charges of attempting extortion in Council Bluffs after a decoy payment was arranged for a taunting blackmail letter. The letter threatened exposing a farmer's secrets and demanded 660 dollars, with one suspect allegedly confessing to writing it. Federal prosecutors await.
Justice Gaynor in Brooklyn supreme court ruled in favor of James L. Mock and others against the Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum. The decision upheld that the council cannot raise or alter member assessments from those in effect at admission.
A district court decree in Atlantic holds 292 names were wrongly enumerated in the 1900 census, trims the executive council’s publication scope, and could force a new census or removal of the 292 names, affecting saloon status. Judge Thornell found Needles wilfully enumerated nonresidents to aid saloon interests, with appeal likely.
Joel Whelpton was stung across face arms and body as hundreds of bees attacked him while moving a hive at Witanagle farm. He collapsed near his home and lay in a stupor for hours before friends found him. He fights for life as doctors treat severe swelling and pain.
Dee Moitesbi the YN Chavermor Chinurndies hockey granted requisition for three men who robbed the dell baule at Decemberly from Killenthe Mu. They are to sail Wieder Tames H. Johinsen Woe Stan ton and Herr Whitehall.
Cedir Rapids Iowa Aug 28 By Snyder a former banker at Glin whose failure cost depositors 100000 was sentenced at Amtasa Friday to pay a 100 fine and costs. Snyder pled guilty to fraudulent banking but creditors signed on for clemency. Pioneer Iowan Is Dead Dubuque Tu Lee 26 Thomias Grace aged 92 one of Iowa's oldest residents died in bed at his home Barley Dubuque Prevaine county this
Two members of the Devil's Auction troupe Pearl Weber of New York and I M Stubham of Wilmington DoL halted a Burlington pastor during a sermon on December 24 and insisted on marriage, and he married them on the spot. A Cedar Rapids man died by self-inflicted shooting on December 26, with domestic trouble cited as the motive.
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